Confucian self-cultivation: Scholars start from Daqin

Gao Jingdao: "I can't guarantee it, I can only say it's very likely."

"That's enough... enough..."

Ying Zheng murmured.

……

A month later, the envoys of Yan State arrived in Xianyang and temporarily stayed in the post house. They received the order from the king on the same day and had an audience with the King of Qin on the next day.

That night, Gai Nie went to the post house and had a conversation with the envoy of Yan State.

What exactly was discussed is unknown.

Qin State, Xianyang, Zhangtai Palace, Chaohui Hall.

Today is the date when the envoys of Yan State presented the map of Dukang and attached it as a minister.

Ying Zheng sat on the throne, wearing a solemn black royal robe, with cold eyes.

Zhao Gao bowed and served by Ying Zheng's side.

Gai Nie, the number one sword sage in the Qin Kingdom, also made a rare appearance above the court hall, silently guarding Ying Zheng's side.

The civil and military officials headed by Daliang, the prime minister on the right, Mi Qi, Guo Weiliao, and the general Wang Jian, lined up on both sides.

"Envoy of Xuanyan Kingdom, see you!".

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Jing Ke, the envoy of the Yan State, and Qin Wuyang, the deputy envoy, both wore loose robes and stepped into the political power center of the most powerful country in the world.

Jing Ke is holding a brocade box in his hand, which contains the head of Fan Yuqi, a Qin general who defected in the past.

Qin Wuyang was holding a Dukang map box that was four or five feet long.

Ignoring the gazes of the civil and military officials of the Qin State, Jing Ke looked as usual and stepped forward to salute with concentrated eyes.

On the contrary, the burly Qin Wuyang glanced unintentionally, met Gao Jing's eyes for a moment, then hung his head inexplicably, his body trembled slightly, as if... very frightened.

Seeing Qin Wuyang's "idiot" performance, all the officials in the hall talked and laughed at him.

Ying Zheng scolded indifferently, "Yan Kingdom came to surrender with sincerity, and it is absurd for the envoys to behave like this."

Jing Ke glanced sideways at Qin Wuyang, and replied with a calm smile, "The barbarians and vulgar people in the north have never seen such power as the king, so they were shocked... I hope the king Haihan!"

From the beginning to the end, Jing Ke's eyes were only staring at the floor in front of him, and he didn't look at the eyes of all the officials in the hall at all - especially Gao Jing!

The corner of Ying Zheng's mouth curled up slightly, and he did not hold Qin Wuyang accountable for his performance.

Zhao Gao called out at the right time: "Come here, bring me the map of Yan Dukang."

The accompanying palace servants ran down the steps in small steps, bypassed the pool, came to the two of them, and were about to fetch the map box from Qin Wuyang's hand.

However, Jing Ke suddenly passed the brocade box in his hand to the Taoist palace, took the map box himself, and explained: "The land of Dukang is the most affluent area in my country of Yan, and all the important places of Dukang are marked in detail on this map. As well as military deployment, please allow me to give you instructions and explanations personally."

Changping Jun Mi Qi, who was supposed to speak out to stop him, did not speak at this time.

On the contrary, Wei Liao hesitated for a moment, and said: "Your Majesty, please be careful!"

Anyway, if there is a problem with the map, the envoys of the Yan Kingdom will bring it to the palace, and the matter of wrong intentions will be considered finalized, there is no need to put the king in danger.

Gao Jing also meant the same thing, and was about to speak...

"Follow what the Yan envoy said ‖."

Ying Zheng said suddenly, "Submit it."

Jing Ke smiled when he heard this, and approached the throne with the palace servants who were holding Fan Yuqi's head.

And Qin Wuyang still stood there with his head down, his body trembling, his mind was full of Gao Jing's eyes...

……

There was indeed Fan Yuqi's head in the brocade box, but Ying Zheng just glanced at it casually and ignored it.

He is more concerned about the map of Dukang.

As for his own safety... With Gai Nie and Zhao Gao around, he really has nothing to worry about.

Jing Ke unhurriedly opened the map box, took out a map roll several feet wide, and placed it on the table in front of Ying Zheng.

During the whole process, the expression on Jing Ke's face remained unchanged, but the undetectable inner killing intent kept accumulating and brewing in peace!

Just like a calm lake like a mirror, without waves...

But at the bottom of the lake, the waves are still choppy and the killing intent is fierce!

The assassination techniques of famous masters, at the moment before the outbreak, no matter how strong the killing intent is, it can be hidden tightly and is difficult to detect.

Not noticeable... not imperceptible!

At least people in the hall, such as Gai Nie, Zhao Gao, Wei Liao and others, all responded.

Ge Nie opened his eyes, and his right hand approached the hilt of the sword.

Zhao Gao bent over and straightened up a little.

Wei Liao moved his feet, took a step forward, suddenly glanced at Gao Jing, and then backed away.

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became stagnant!

Ying Zheng didn't seem to be aware of it, and under his crown, he watched Jing Ke unfold the map little by little with steady eyes.

While unfolding the map, Jing Ke introduced it with a calm tone and normal expression...

Until Tuqiong!

See you!

On the green broken sword body, there was a curved and irregular bloodstain spreading on it. As soon as he appeared, a horrifying ferocity erupted.

Dragon Slaying Sword, Remnant Red!

Even though he was as calm as Ying Zheng, he subconsciously leaned back...

But at this time, the tip of the Canhong Sword was about to pierce Ying Zheng's throat!

fast!

It's so fast!

The blood-red sword energy, the ferocious broken sword, the indomitable swordsman...

"clang--"

There was a crisp sword cry.

A bronze sword suddenly appeared, blocking this shocking thrust!

It was Gai Nie who made the move, holding the sword in both hands, but barely held Can Hong...

And Zhao Gao's five fingers became claws, and his sharp and slender nails turned into an indestructible blade, and he went straight to Jing Ke's heart.

"Bangdang-"

Ge Nie's sword suddenly shattered!

The Can Hong Sword only hesitated slightly, and continued to stab Ying Zheng.

But Jing Ke's aura was still rising, it seemed that he had no intention of stagnation at all, and with a backhand palm with his idle left hand, he met Zhao Gao's attack.

Clashing palms, Zhao Gaoju took a step back...

It was too late to catch up again.

Ying Zheng's throat seemed to be aware of the biting chill - no one expected that Jing Ke's sword was so decisive!

"."presumptuous!"

Suddenly, there was a cold reprimand, like a thunder in the clear sky, it exploded viciously in everyone's hearts!

Qin Wuyang, who had been standing blankly on the main hall, spat out a mouthful of blood, and collapsed to the ground with a tired expression.

And Jing Ke was also shaken by this cold reprimand, and the momentum he had accumulated was instantly shattered...

Can Hongjian stopped!

I can't stab anymore!

"Let go!"

Another cold drink!

The whole hall seemed to be shaken by this (Wang Wang Zhao) scolding.

The officials in the hall were swaying and unable to stand steadily.

As for Jing Ke, who was the main target, his feet were even weaker, he staggered and fell down, let go of his hand involuntarily, and let the remnant red sword slip...

Ying Zheng, who had been pulled behind by Gai Nie, glanced at Gao Jing at the bottom of the steps, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

Then he pulled out the Tianwen Sword from his waist, pushed Gai Nie away, pointed the sword at Jing Ke who was in a swaying state of mind, and shouted coldly: "Kill!"

"Stay here!"

Gai Nie picked up the remnant red sword without hesitation, drew a Yinhong arc in the air, and wiped Jing Ke's throat silently.

Jing Ke clutched his throat, but when he was dying, he didn't look at Gai Nie, but looked at Gao Jing under the steps.

There is no resentment, no hatred in the eyes, only suddenly...

His lips moved, and he whispered almost silently: "It turns out... this is the awe-inspiring spirit!".

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The sound of "presumptuousness" and the sound of "letting go" made Jing Ke realize the original meaning of the so-called "awe-inspiring spirit" at that moment!

When Gao Jing's scolding sound came into his ears, what emerged in Jing Ke's mind were the people struggling to survive in the 700 years of the Warring States Period, and the souls of the dead who could not afford to lose covering the land...

Now finally someone can end all this and bring peace to the people. How can such a person die in the assassination?

How could the hope of thousands of people end in his hands?

So at that moment, Jing Ke's sword could not go any further, and the momentum he had accumulated was gone.