Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

When the Zhu family and their entourage arrived, Xu Qing, as the host, naturally introduced them to the Prince of Qin.

After meeting with the farmers, the King of Qin began to value them even more.

Although Zhu Jia is skilled in face-changing, as the head of Shennong Hall, he is actually proficient in farming and medicine. Da Tiechui, on the other hand, may seem like a brute, but before joining the Farmer's Clan, he was a blacksmith. After joining the Farmer's Clan, he also learned the Farmer's Clan's smelting and forging techniques, and he has considerable expertise in these areas as well.

The other three temporary hall masters selected by the Zhu family and others were also capable in their own way; otherwise, they would not have been entrusted with important responsibilities by the Zhu family and others to replace Tian Meng and Tian Hu.

"It's no longer suitable for farmers to stay in Dongjun!"

Following this meeting, Xu Qing, as the current acting leader of the Farmer's Clan, issued further instructions to the Zhu family and others.

"From now on, there is no need to recruit so many disciples. I know that you sympathize with the common people whose families have been destroyed by the war. These people can naturally be taken into the Farmers' Association and taught a skill so that they can survive. But apart from these people, there is no need to deliberately recruit disciples... Too many disciples will mean a mixed bag, which will not only cause chaos within the Farmers' Association, but may also breed ambitious people."

"Why was the Qin state wary of the Agricultural School before? Apart from what Tian Hu and his group did, it was also because the Agricultural School had too many disciples."

"You are located within the territory of Qin, yet you do not abide by the laws of Qin, and you have many disciples who could become a threat at any time. That is why Qin offered you amnesty for the first time..." Xu Qing spoke eloquently to the Zhu family and others, explaining the ins and outs of the matter.

“Your leader, Tian Guang, is a man of great wisdom. He saw this and that’s why he advised you to seek refuge with the Qin state.”

Since Tian Guang is already dead, there's no need to deliberately bring up his past relationship with Lord Changping.

Xu Qing didn't mind helping Tian Guang establish a good person image.

Naturally, from now on, the farming families will have no connection with Lord Changping.

Within the Farmer's Clan, the chieftain's last wish was to resolve the conflict between the Farmer's Clan and the Qin State, thereby persuading the Farmer's Clan to submit to the Qin State.

“It’s a pity…” Xu Qing shook his head again, “He underestimated Tian Meng. Tian Meng is an ambitious man. Back then, he used a conspiracy to frame Chen Sheng. After Chen Sheng left the Kuiwei Hall, your Xia Kui chose Da Tiechui. Tian Meng could not become the successor of Xia Kui, so he harbored rebellious intentions. He secretly colluded with Luo Wang, intending to bring chaos to the Farmers…”

As for what Tian Meng said in Daze Mountain that day—that the chivalrous leader Tian Guang asked him to assassinate Qin, and that's why he betrayed the Farmer's Clan—this was a blatant frame-up.

The chivalrous leader had the farmers in his heart. Even on his deathbed, he was worried about their safety. How could he possibly do something so unrighteous and immoral to the farmers?

After saying all this, Xu Qing continued, "If the peasants want to settle down in Qin, they must first take the initiative to eliminate Qin's fear of them."

"Furthermore, what the King of Qin values ​​is your knowledge of water conservancy, metallurgy, medicine, and agriculture. You should actively use your strengths and cultivate your expertise in these areas in Qin. As long as you can demonstrate your value, it will not be difficult for you to establish yourselves in Qin."

Chapter 307 The Promise Made to Wu Kuang Years Ago!

have nothing to say.

After Xu Qing explained the reasons, the Zhu family and others discussed the matter and finally made up their minds.

Transfer!

Since Dongjun is not a suitable place for farmers to stay, and staying in the deep mountains and forests might arouse the Qin state's suspicion, it's better to find another place.

They moved to the vicinity of Xianyang, to the bustling city center.

With the peasants under Qin's watchful eye, they wouldn't have to continue to fear them, would they?

Of course, Dazeshan is the ancestral home of the farmers, so it's impossible to give it up.

We still need to leave some disciples to guard the ancestral land.

This is not surprising. Nowadays, apart from Taoism and Mohism, which have remained in their ancestral homeland, many other schools of thought have actually wandered around the world for a long time and do not have a permanent ancestral homeland.

For example, the Yin-Yang School, which seems to be based in Lishan today, was actually based in the Yan State a few decades ago.

After taking care of the farm's affairs.

Xu Qing then made a special appointment to meet with someone else.

This meeting was arranged through clandestine channels, and the meeting place was in the wilderness outside Xianyang.

Previously, Xu Qing had met Xuan Jian here, and it was through Xuan Jian's information that Xu Qing learned about what had happened at the farmhouse.

"What's up with you calling me?"

The person who came here was named Jin Guang in the net, but his real name was Wu Kuang.

When the peasant family's Kuiwei Hall was disrupted, Wu Kuang died, and Chen Sheng was expelled from the peasant family as a traitor. In an instant, the family lost two leaders.

But in reality, Wu Kuang did not die; he was secretly rescued by Tian Guang.

Tian Guang had already sensed some undercurrents within the Farmer's Clan at that time, but he didn't know the reason. Because of this, he didn't let anyone know that Wu Kuang was still alive. Instead, he had Wu Kuang temporarily leave the Farmer's Clan and go to the State of Qi to stay with Xu Qing.

Initially, Wu Kuang followed Xu Qing in cultivation for a while, but later Xu Qing sent him into the net.

At that time, Xu Qing regarded Wu Kuang as an important pawn, hoping that he could become his eyes and ears within the Luo Wang network.

For this purpose, a special sword was forged for him.

The sword is also one of the Seven Swords, specifically the "Azure Light Sword".

After Wu Kuang joined the Luo Wang organization, Xu Qing orchestrated many elaborate schemes to help him quickly gain promotion. In a short period of time, he helped Wu Kuang accumulate a lot of merit. It was this unusual behavior that led to Xuan Jian's entry into Qi.

Of course, even the Luo Wang would not have imagined that Xuan Jian would later become Xu Qing's man.

With Xuan Jian's endorsement, Wu Kuang's promotion speed naturally accelerated.

In order to protect Wu Kuang, Xuan Jian even specially transferred him to his own command.

After Xuan Jian left Qi, Wu Kuang also left Qi. Afterwards, he traveled to various countries and made many contributions. Now, he has become a top-level assassin.

Wu Kuang was not in Xianyang this time; he rushed here after receiving Xu Qing's secret letter.

"There is something that is not very important to me, but it may be extremely important to you."

Xu Qing said to Wu Kuang.

A strange light flashed in Wu Kuang's eyes.

Xu Qing then kept everyone in suspense, asking, "Do you remember the promise I made to you back then?"

Wu Kuang certainly remembered, and that's why he followed Xu Qing's arrangement and joined the Net.

It was precisely in order to find out the truth about what happened back then that he chose to willingly become Xu Qing's pawn.

"Come on, follow me, I'll introduce you to someone!"

Wu Kuang followed Xu Qing with doubt in his heart.

Not long after, Xu Qing led him to a mountain forest.

There is a cave deep in the mountains.

Inside the cave, a temporary prison was built, and the guard was a figure that Wu Kuang was very familiar with.

The Zhu family!

Only the Zhu family was able to remain unmoved by beauty and keep a close watch on that person.

If it were an ordinary farmer's disciple, he might be captivated by her beauty and secretly let her go.

The Zhu family didn't have these doubts. In fact, when Xu Qing wanted to keep Tian Mi, they even tried to persuade Xu Qing.

"Thanks a lot!"

Looking at the Zhu family, who were firmly guarding this place, Xu Qing said calmly.

The Zhu family paid no attention to Xu Qing's praise.

Instead, he said in a deep voice, "What exactly are you trying to do?"

Xu Qing did not answer the question directly, but turned his head to look at Wu Kuang behind him. Naturally, Wu Kuang was still in disguise at this moment. He directly ordered Wu Kuang, "The Zhu family hall master is not an outsider. Show your true face!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Kuang did not hesitate. He swept his hand across his cheek, and the human skin mask was instantly removed.

A face that stunned the Zhu family came into view.

"Wu... Wu Kuang, brothers?"

Wu Kuang was once the head steward of Kuiwei Hall, and he grew up in a farming family. Zhu Jia and he were old acquaintances.

The person before me was Wu Kuang, whose body had gone missing years ago. His face looked more weathered than before, and he now had a hideous scar.

"it's me!"

Wu Kuang answered calmly.

Upon hearing the affirmative answer, Zhu Jia's feelings became incredibly complicated. "Back then, you..."

"Back then, I was plotted against by a villain, but the chivalrous leader secretly saved me. Because I had many questions in my mind, I chose to fake my death and live in seclusion..." Wu Kuang explained part of the reason for the incident to the Zhu family.

“I already know what happened to the farmer, and I am very upset.”

Upon hearing Wu Kuang's words, Zhu Jia sighed, "No matter what, being alive is always a good thing!"

Wu Kuang thought so too.

"Let's go in and see Tian Mi!"

Xu Qing interrupted Wu Kuang and the Zhu family's reminiscing and said calmly, "I learned quite a few interesting things from Tian Mi."

"I hope you can handle her properly afterward!"

He glanced at Wu Kuang.

The three of them stepped into the cave and soon found Tian Mi, who was being held there temporarily.

At this moment, Tian Mi's clothes were dirty and her makeup was messy, making her look very disheveled.

Upon hearing footsteps, she, imprisoned in the iron cage, quickly cried out, "Let...let me go!"

"If I want to let you go, it depends on whether you're willing to tell the truth about what happened back then," Xu Qing replied to Tian Mi.

"I'll tell you, I'm willing to tell you anything..." Tian Mi said without hesitation upon hearing this.

However, before Xu Qing could ask anything, Tian Mi changed her mind as soon as she saw the approaching group and noticed one of the figures.

This was because this person was someone Tian Mi had never imagined... a dead man.

"Husband?"

Upon seeing Wu Kuang's figure, Tian Mi was filled with deep fear, and her body trembled slightly.

Then, as if they had grasped some hope.

"My husband, save me!"

"These people have imprisoned me without my consent! Please save me!"

Tian Mi pleaded with Wu Kuang in an anxious voice.

Before Wu Kuang could speak, Xu Qing interjected, "He won't save you."