People in the Qin Dynasty, entertained during the Warring States period

"The School of Names has never paid much attention to the affairs of the Seven States, so why would Gongsun Longzi help the State of Zhao?"

Lord Xinling raised his own question.

Although many disciples of the various schools of thought served different states, the leaders of these schools generally did not easily take sides.

Unless, like the Yin-Yang School, they were to move entirely into Qin and place their future on the Qin state.

But this is too risky; if anything goes wrong, it could lead to extinction.

This has been a recurring theme in history from the Spring and Autumn Period to the present day.

The fact that only a few of the Hundred Schools of Thought remain today is somewhat related to this.

Consort Ya smiled and said, "My king and I agreed to allow Gongsun Longzi to freely spread the new teachings of famous scholars in the State of Zhao, therefore Gongsun Longzi will assist the State of Zhao."

Just as the Yin-Yang School entered Qin, Gongsun Long, as a native of Handan and the head of the School of Names, chose to send the School of Names to Zhao in order to spread new knowledge and lay the foundation for the future of the School of Names.

Han Fei asked curiously, "The School of Names and New Learning? What kind of learning is that?"

According to Gongsun Longzi, this new learning is based on the logic taught by Cao Ze, and is a new learning that he perfected after seclusion and arduous study.

In short, Ya Fei.

“Cao Ze…”

Han Fei felt a pang of pain in his teeth upon hearing that familiar name.

Lord Xinling exclaimed, "Master Cao Ze is a man of extraordinary talent and wisdom. I regret that I cannot meet him. If Master Cao Ze is willing to come to Wei, I am willing to give up all my wealth to support him."

Neither Consort Ya nor Han Fei doubted Lord Xinling's words.

If Cao Ze were truly willing to go to the State of Wei, Lord Xinling would have sold all his possessions to give to Cao Ze.

In the hearts of the people of the seven states, Lord Xinling was a man who kept his promises and valued scholars above all else.

It has the style of the ancient sage, Duke Zhou.

After finishing his reflections, Lord Xinling suddenly said, "I heard that Mr. Cao Ze is staying in Han. I wonder where he is in Xinzheng? I would like to pay him a visit."

When Han Fei heard that Lord Xinling wanted to see Cao Ze, he felt a little uncomfortable. His brother-in-law had really gone too far.

"He has left South Korea."

Han Fei said with a depressed expression.

"Oh? Where did you go?" Lord Xinling asked.

Ya Fei sneered, "They said they went to Qin to give lectures."

"Lecturing?" Lord Xinling frowned and said, "This is not like adding wings to a tiger."

Consort Ya said calmly, "So this time I also plan to go to Xianyang to capture this scoundrel."

This was a plan she and Zi Nu had already agreed upon, and she naturally wouldn't let this opportunity slip by.

Han Fei did not expect that Consort Ya would personally go to Xianyang to capture Cao Ze.

He said somewhat weakly, "Your Highness, is this for..."

A cold glint flashed in Consort Ya's eyes: "He took my student's body; he must be severely punished!"

"Uh..." Han Fei didn't expect Cao Cao to be so cunning.

The thought of Cao Ze, who had a woman, still harming his younger sister made Han Fei furious.

"Yes! He must be severely punished! I suggest he be castrated!"

"No way!" Ya Fei rejected the idea without even thinking.

Han Fei's eye twitched slightly. What exactly are you up to?

Meanwhile, far away in Xianyang, Cao Ze, who had just left Zhao Cheng's residence, suddenly sneezed violently.

He thought to himself that this was strange; could someone be plotting against him?

With his strength, apart from grandmasters, he could roam freely in Xianyang. Who could hurt him?

Cao Ze shook his head and chuckled. He was still too low-key and cautious; he was starting to become suspicious.

……

Chapter 374 The Long-Awaited Resentful Woman in Her Chamber

Lord Chang'an, Cheng Jiao, planned to revise the *Lüshi Chunqiu* in the west of the city in three days, and declared that Lü Buwei should prepare 100,000 gold coins for him to collect...

Rumors have always been known for their rapid spread, often reaching the fastest speeds of communication.

With Cheng Jiao making no attempt to conceal his actions and confidently pushing the issue forward, the news quickly spread throughout the streets and alleys of Xianyang.

"Didn't Lord Chang'an, Cheng Jiao, defect? ​​How did he return to Xianyang?"

"Fool! Didn't you see the latest announcement? Lord Chang'an has been framed; it was all orchestrated by that treacherous villain Fan Yuqi!"

"Hehe, my friend, you're mistaken. Things are in a mess up up there, who knows what the truth is?"

"Hey, let's not worry about the truth for now. Can Lord Chang'an really alter a single word in the *Lüshi Chunqiu*? Countless scholars in Xianyang have tried, and all have failed. So I think Lord Chang'an has probably been tricked into making a fool of himself!"

“That makes sense! Let’s go see the excitement tomorrow and bet on whether Lord Chang’an can revise the ‘Lüshi Chunqiu’.”

……

As Cao Ze walked towards Ganquan Palace, he overheard the crowd's discussions and smiled knowingly.

If he were to step forward, it wouldn't be nearly as lively as if Cheng Jiao, who naturally brings his own topics of conversation, were to do so.

Prime Minister's Mansion.

Old Master Zheng said, "Prime Minister Lü, everyone in Xianyang is talking about this now. What do you think...?"

Lü Buwei put down the military report that had arrived from South Korea.

He ordered Luo Wang to create chaos in Xinzheng during Han Fei's unofficial coronation, but unexpectedly, the entire army was wiped out without making a ripple, and three top-level assassins died in vain.

He then thought that Lord Xinling and Consort Ya, aside from their status, were both Grandmaster and half-step Grandmaster, respectively, and their strength was not bad. It was expected that the assassination would fail.

However, the fact that the three Jin states successfully reconciled and agreed not to invade each other was not a good thing for the Qin state.

"Prime Minister Lü, Prime Minister Lü..." Old Man Zheng called softly a few times.

Lu Buwei snapped out of his daze and asked, "What were you saying just now?"

In his eyes, Cheng Jiao was just a carefree and ignorant young nobleman, not worth his attention.

Now that he and Changping Jun have swallowed up all the Han faction's power in the court, what waves can Chengjiao make even if he lives?

Mr. Zheng patiently explained it again.

Lü Buwei sneered, "Ignorant brat, spouting nonsense. You don't know the height of Heaven or the thickness of Earth."

Old Master Zheng reminded him, "Prime Minister Lü, according to intelligence obtained by the Luo Net, there are people in Xianyang who are deliberately stirring up trouble in the shadows."

"Whose people are they?"

Old Zheng hesitated for a moment, then said, "All the clues point to Lord Changping's side."

"Hmph!" Lü Buwei scoffed, "Lord Changping, you're nothing but a rat in a ditch."

Although he outwardly expressed disdain for Lord Changping, he secretly held him in high regard.

Over the years, aside from sabotaging him in private, he has never clashed with him in court, which shows his forbearance.

He valued people like Cheng Jiao more than a hothead like Cheng Jiao.

Like a dog that doesn't bark but keeps staring at you, you never know where it will jump out and bite you.

Old Master Zheng asked, "Is Prime Minister Lü going to the west of the city tomorrow?"

Lü Buwei said calmly, "If it were Cao Ze who said he wanted to revise my 'Lüshi Chunqiu', I might take it seriously. But what is Cheng Jiao? Does he need me to come and make a sound? Isn't that beneath me?"

Old Zheng said, "Understood. I'll go and make the arrangements right away."

Lu Buwei watched Old Man Zheng leave, his brows furrowed.

These past few days he's felt uneasy, as if something big is about to happen.

Could it be that Shanxi has ulterior motives?

Lü Buwei rubbed his temples, feeling a deep headache.

If only I had known this would happen, I should have defied the world and made South Korea a mere shell of its former self.

If the states of Zhao and Wei truly give their full support to Han, Qin will likely have to pay a considerable price if it wants to successfully expand eastward in the future.

Inside Ganquan Palace.

Cao Ze and Zhao Gao met.

"Mr. Cao Ze, Cheng Di told me you have something to discuss with us?"

Cao Ze smiled and said, "It's nothing serious. I just wanted to ask Lord Zhao Gao what the Empress Dowager thought of me after I met her that day."

While talking with Zhao Gao, he observed the eunuchs and palace maids around him.

Zhao Gao paused slightly, recalling how Zhao Ji had been in an exceptionally good mood since Cao Ze left that day.

Based on his understanding of Empress Dowager Zhao Ji, this showed that Zhao Ji was very satisfied with Cao Ze.

As for which aspect he was satisfied with, he wasn't sure.

Regardless of which aspect she was satisfied with, it's certain that Zhao Ji held Cao Ze in high regard.

With the Empress Dowager and the King of Qin valuing him, he was very optimistic about Cao Ze's future, if he could withstand Lü Buwei's power.

Upon realizing this, Zhao Gao smiled sinisterly: "Mr. Cao Ze and Brother Cheng are good friends, so there's no need to call us 'Master' anymore."

Cao Ze went downstream and laughed, "Brother Zhao, can we speak now?"

Zhao Gao replied, "Of course."

"Sir, there is no need to worry about the Empress Dowager."

"Oh? Brother Zhao, may I be more specific?"

Cao Ze used micro-expressions and body language to make Zhao Gao unknowingly walk and chat with him in Ganquan Palace.

He was indeed somewhat concerned about whether Zhao Ji had any feelings for him, but not that much.