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

Cao Ze had no suspicions and laughed loudly, "That's wonderful! Senior, do you have a place to stay? When do you plan to give lectures? Is there anything I can help you with?"

Gongsun Long didn't stand on ceremony and said directly, "I didn't bring much money with me when I went out. Would you mind lending me a hundred taels of gold, young friend?"

Last night, they discussed it for a long time and concluded that Cao Ze definitely needs the help of a Grandmaster-level expert.

The final plan was to lure Cao Ze into a trap and then use that opportunity to help Cao Ze openly deal with Lü Buwei.

"Haha, senior, you should have said so earlier if you needed money. With our relationship, why would I need to lend you any? Consider this hundred gold pieces as my sponsorship for your travels and lectures in Qin."

Cao Ze said very generously.

It's just a hundred dollars; it's worth his investment.

If he were to hook up with Gongsun Long, a Grandmaster at the peak, it would give him even more confidence.

Gongsun Long feigned hesitation, "I never accept favors without giving them. In return, as long as I am in Xianyang, you are welcome to ask me for help."

Cao Ze's eyes lit up. One hundred gold coins could buy a Grandmaster experience card?

Could it be that my protagonist aura, which I've never had before, has appeared?

Finally, I can enjoy the days when my body trembles and all the big shots bow down in worship?

Happiness came so suddenly that he was a little speechless.

"Haha, why are you saying this? Senior, let's go to Xianyang Food Court. It's on me."

Cao Ze seized the opportunity and prepared to offer some real benefits so that Gongsun Long could stay in Xianyang for a few more months, preferably until he had brought down Lü Buwei and Ying Zheng had been crowned.

Seeing that Cao Ze had taken the bait, Gongsun Long went along with it and said with a friendly smile, "I haven't eaten yet, so let's go and try this place."

He had already privately promised Consort Ya that once he forced Lü Buwei to rebel, he would take Cao Ze away.

Why stay in this godforsaken place called Qin? Isn't the bustling city of Handan much better?

An old shrew and a young man, each with their own ulterior motives, went to the famous Da Shi Fang restaurant on Xianyang Street.

Cao Ze thought for a moment and then tentatively asked, "Senior, what do you think of Lü Buwei, the Prime Minister of Qin?"

He knew that Gongsun Long had spent a lot of time in Xianyang, otherwise the people of Xianyang wouldn't even recognize his White Horse Treading on Snow.

It's understandable that he met Lü Buwei back in the day when he was arguing with various heroes in Xianyang.

"Lü Buwei, that old rascal is really something. Back when I was lecturing in Xianyang, busy with my studies, this guy insisted that I compile that Lüshi Chunqiu. After I refused, he was still unhappy, which forced me to leave Hangu Pass and return to Zhao ahead of schedule."

Gongsun Long sighed deeply and casually made up a story, the truth of which is unknown.

This poses no burden whatsoever for those who enjoy debating and arguing with renowned masters.

Cao Ze became increasingly pleased as he listened. It was good that they had a grudge against each other; that way, he could go all out to use dirty tricks when the time came.

The old man and the young boy continued to showcase their acting skills, demonstrating what it means for life to be like a play.

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Chapter 393 Squeeze it in, it's healthier!

Blue clouds drift lazily across the clear blue sky.

Gongsun Long and Cao Ze headed towards the food court.

In the distance, Wei Zhuang, holding the Shark Tooth Sword and shrouded in a black robe, watched Cao Ze and Gongsun Long from afar.

"It is nothing short of a pipe dream for him to force Lü Buwei to leave."

Zi Nu chuckled and said, "Isn't it us we still have?"

She paused for a moment, then said, "I don't know why, but I feel like he can do it."

Ya Fei ate the ice cream in the ice cup with elegance. In the sweltering heat of June, it made her feel especially comfortable. If it weren't for this kid, she wouldn't have known that there was such a delicious thing in the world.

"I, like Zi Nu, believe that he can do it."

Ya Fei licked the cream stains off her lips and said with a rather certain tone.

Lord Longyang smiled brightly and said, "I will listen to you; you are smarter than me."

He has self-awareness, and he also has the ability to recognize talent.

If you listen to reliable people, things won't go too badly.

This is why he listened to Lord Ling's words in the State of Wei.

Wei Zhuang remained silent, feeling a tightness in his chest.

His gaze immediately left Cao Ze and Gongsun Long, and looked towards the direction of Zhangtai Palace.

He knew that his senior brother was inside, next to Ying Zheng.

One of his purposes in coming to Xianyang was to cast aside all his worries and have a good fight with his senior brother.

Whether it's victory or defeat, life or death, vertical or horizontal, he can accept it all.

He only wanted to fight his senior brother!

This is his obsession.

……

As the two approached the Grand Food Court, Gongsun Long inadvertently caught a glimpse of a middle-aged man lying at the entrance of the Grand Food Court, his clothes wide open and reeking of alcohol, fast asleep, seemingly oblivious to the mocking and teasing glances from those around him.

"Huh? Isn't this..."

Upon hearing the voice, Cao Ze looked over and saw a man with a stubble beard and long, disheveled hair, resembling a postmodern, artistic middle-aged man. He exclaimed in surprise, "Master Kuang Xiu?!"

It was only then that he remembered that Kuang Xiu had fled from the State of Zhao to Xianyang, and he never expected to run into him here.

Fortunately, it was the sweltering heat of June. If it were the dead of winter, no matter how strong Kuang Xiu's muscles were, he would still have been drunk to death.

However, since he didn't actually run naked and die in the street, Cao Ze silently gave him a bad review.

It's time to help Master Kuang Xiu achieve the feat of running naked at the Seven Kingdoms Xianyang Station.

Gongsun Long and Kuang Xiu had a considerable relationship, and upon seeing Kuang Xiu lying there in a disheveled state, he walked straight over to him.

He first slapped Kuang Xiu twice across the face, and seeing that Kuang Xiu was still snoring loudly and reeking of alcohol, he turned to Cao Ze and said, "No doubt about it, this kid has drunk himself to death again."

Cao Ze smiled and said, "This is very much in line with Master Kuang Xiu's consistent style."

He spent some money to find a waiter from the food court to carry Kuang Xiu to the second floor of the food court.

Both of them possessed cultivation, making it easy for them to wake Kuang Xiu.

Kuang Xiu, his eyes blurry with drunkenness, vaguely saw a table full of food in front of him.

He subconsciously reached for the ear glass that was emitting a strong aroma of wine, but as if he remembered something, his arm froze in mid-air.

"Brother Kuang Xiu, now that you're sober, the first thing you do is drink. I'm afraid you won't live to my age."

Despite saying this, Gongsun Long still handed Kuang Xiu a cup of wine.

Kuang Xiu clutched his head, which was throbbing with pain after waking up from his drunken stupor, and chuckled drunkenly, "It's you, huh? You've come to Xianyang too?"

Gongsun Long said casually, "I just arrived to ask my friend Cao Ze for some alms. He invited me here for a meal, and I happened to run into you sleeping on the street."

"Begging for alms...Cao Ze..."

Kuang Xiu murmured to himself and looked up at Cao Ze sitting opposite him.

Cao Ze chuckled: "Master Kuang Xiu, it's been a long time."

Whether startled by Cao Ze's smile or recalling some unbearable scene, Kuang Xiu suddenly looked up. If Gongsun Long hadn't been quick-witted, he probably would have fallen to the ground.

Kuang Xiu was still in shock, and the lingering effects of his drunkenness vanished completely.

He asked urgently, "What brings you to Xianyang?"

Cao Ze was somewhat bewildered and presented the reasons for entering Qin that had been publicly stated.

"Giving lectures."

Kuang Xiu frowned repeatedly. "What's the point of coming to Xianyang to lecture? You should leave Xianyang, no, leave Qin."

Cao Ze knew that Kuang Xiu was straightforward and even a little arrogant, like most people who had reached the pinnacle in their respective fields, and had his own kind of pride.

It's not directed at any particular person, it's just their personality.

"Master Kuang Xiu, could you give me a reason?"

Cao Ze asked patiently, not believing that Kuang Xiu had said it on purpose; there must be some hidden reason behind it.

Kuang Xiu quickly glanced around. It wasn't lunchtime yet, and they were the only customers at the food court on the second floor.

"I got drunk and passed out near the Prime Minister's residence a few days ago. After I sobered up, do you know who I saw?"

Cao Ze's eyes widened in surprise. "Who is it? Could it be Lü Buwei?"

Kuang Xiu shook his head repeatedly, "It's not him, I don't know him."

He said in a low voice, "However, it has a lot to do with Lü Buwei."

Cao Ze was very interested in Lu Buwei's intelligence. He originally wanted Li Si to be his inside man, but unfortunately, Li Si had his own agenda and always left room for error in the intelligence he provided, leaving Cao Ze with no fault to find.

He hates these shrewd people.

"Kuang Xiu, why have you learned to keep people in suspense? Hurry up and tell me."

Gongsun Long showed a very interested expression.

Their group of five came to Xianyang to deal with Lü Buwei, so he naturally took it to heart.

Kuang Xiu shook his head, trying to clear his head, but it only made the pain worse.

"Looks like I'll have to give up drinking..."

Kuang Xiu said with a self-deprecating laugh, "It is Guo Kai and Zhao Qian, who were sent to the State of Zhao as hostages by the King of Zhao. In addition to the two of them, there is also a handsome young man."

"I didn't pay much attention to it at first, but I overheard their conversation."

Gongsun Long chimed in at the opportune moment, "What conversation?"

Kuang Xiu looked at Cao Ze and said seriously, "They are secretly discussing how to get rid of you."

"I didn't hear the specifics clearly. As you know, when you're drunk, your mind goes blank after you wake up. But I'm sure they were discussing how to get rid of you, and they even mentioned using Lü Buwei's power. Who else could this Lü Buwei be?"

"I thought they were joking, after all, you weren't in Qin, who knew you would come to Xianyang. No wonder they were discussing how to get rid of you."