Daqin: The Greatest Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

The visitor was Qin's new diplomat Gongsun Linglong.

"I have a few questions for King Zhao." Gongsun Linglong said confidently, "Qin has always been a country of etiquette and has a harmonious relationship with Zhao. Why did Zhao take the initiative to attack the army of Qin? Does Zhao want to declare war on our country?"

Looking at the aggressive and sharp-tongued Gongsun Linglong, Zhao Jia was choked for a moment and didn't know how to respond.

There were also eloquent people in the Zhao court, but now the matter was of such serious importance, how dare they refute or ridicule?

"Zhao and Qin are friendly neighbors, so naturally they will not go to war with each other." Chunping Jun walked out of the queue, faced Gongsun Linglong, and said seriously.

"I agree with you. Our Great Qin has always been hospitable to its neighboring countries. After meeting General Pang Yuan, we specially invited him and his 100,000 Zhao troops to be our guest in our Great Qin and treated him well." Gongsun Linglong smiled and changed the subject, "It's just that when General Pang Yuan was leaving, all the necessary things were not yet fully prepared. Now all the expenses are borne by our Qin State. General Pang Yuan feels deeply guilty for asking me to mention this matter to King Zhao during this trip. I'm sorry to trouble King Zhao to take care of these expenses!

What a sharp-tongued woman! Guo Kai looked at Gongsun Linglong in the center of the hall and felt that her ability to confuse right and wrong, combined with the Qin State, was completely helping the tyrant!

After Zhao Wangjia read the long list, his lips were trembling!

A meal on a normal day costs thousands of gold! Could it be that all the soldiers of Zhao State are pigs? They eat so much?

The other expenses were even more outrageous. Although he was not very clear about the prices, he still had a basic understanding. The prices in Gongsun Linglong were more than ten times higher than those in the other places.

All in all, it would cost 300,000 gold, and this was only the cost for three months, and additional payment would have to be made after three months.

When he tentatively mentioned the high prices, Gongsun Linglong told him that the Qin State always treated its guests with the highest standards, and all they were given were the best things, so it was natural that they were expensive.

"My Great Qin treats the Zhao army so well, the King of Zhao will not be stingy with some money, right?" Seeing the hesitant look on the King of Zhao's face, Gongsun Linglong said meaningfully, "In fact, General Pang Yuan misses the King of Zhao very much. Before leaving, he told me that if the King of Zhao could come to the Great Qin as a guest, he might be happy and forget Zhao."

Zhao Wangjia was furious and his face was red. He naturally heard the threat from Gongsun Linglong, but he didn't dare to bang the table at all because he didn't have the confidence to do so.

The State of Zhao lost 100,000 elite soldiers, and faced with the State of Qin that destroyed two countries in one month, they no longer had the courage to even speak loudly!

Not only King Zhao, but all the civil and military officials dared to speak out!

In the Zhao court, all the civil and military officials, including the King of Zhao, were suppressed by a woman and could not even raise their heads.

Gongsun Linglong raised her proud head, like a big fat goose that had won, feeling happy and proud.

At this moment, she completely agreed with what Su Xuan said.

That is the weight of language, which is always based on strength.

She took advantage of the power of Qin to suppress the State of Zhao, making it unable to raise its head!

Chapter 224 Qinglong Plan

Gongsun Linglong successfully completed her mission in Zhao State and earned a large amount of money for Qin State. She also signed a series of unequal treaties. From then on, the relationship between Qin and Zhao became that of uncle and nephew.

In fact, at the very beginning, Gongsun Linglong proposed the country of father and son, but was strongly opposed by the monarch and ministers of Zhao State. Later, she used this as a negotiation point and strived for the greatest benefits on other conditions.

What she found ridiculous was that Prince Jia of Zhao actually wanted to add a non-aggression treaty to the agreement, and he was even willing to make concessions in other aspects for this. In this regard, Gongsun Linglong could only say that he was still too naive.

【The first time I saw you was on fire. The first time I saw you was on fire.】

Aren’t agreements meant to be torn up?

In addition to Zhao, Chu, Yan and Qi also took actions.

The Chu State, which was closest to the Qin State, was facing a powerful enemy. King You of Chu immediately summoned civil and military officials to discuss countermeasures. General Xiang Yan, in accordance with the historical trajectory, sent Ji Bu to Mi Qi as a bridge of communication between the two.

In the State of Yan, King Xi of Yan was shocked when he heard the news. When he was preparing to expand his troops to resist the State of Qin, he found that there was very little money left in the treasury. Thinking that he and Yan Chunjun had used this money to buy worthless jade and glass balls, he regretted it and began to resent Yan Chunjun in his heart.

When he summoned his ministers to ask for advice, Yan Chunjun's proposal quite moved him.

Yan Chunjun said that Yan Dan and Ying Zheng had been hostages together in Zhao State and had a deep relationship, so he could be sent to Qin State as a hostage to persuade the King of Qin not to attack Yan.

For the sake of his throne and power, King Xi of Yan sent Yan Dan to Qin without hesitation.

Qi was located far away on the coast of the East China Sea. King Tian Jian of Qi was the least concerned about Qin's attack on the six kingdoms, because Qin was in the west and Qi was in the east. Even if Qin destroyed the six kingdoms, it would take a long time to reach Qi. But after receiving the news that Qin had destroyed Han and Wei within a month, Qi began to panic and sent envoys to contact the other three kingdoms, expressing their willingness to join forces to stop the powerful Qin. Their overall strategy was to let the other three kingdoms take the lead, while they would be responsible for supporting.

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Right Prime Minister's Mansion.

Mi Qi was meeting Ji Bu who had traveled all the way here overnight.

In addition to Ji Bu, there is also the farmer's hero Tian Guang, and several of his trusted aides.

"Ji Bu from the Shadow Tiger Legion, nice to meet Lord Changping." Although Ji Bu looked exhausted, his handsome appearance could not be concealed.

"No need to be so polite." Mi Qi waved his hand. "General Xiang Yan must also know the urgency of the matter. What did he tell you to come here this time?"

"Now, Qin may attack Chu at any time. Given Qin's strength, Chu will have little chance of winning if it resists head-on. General Xiang Yan hopes that Changping Jun can cooperate with him, control the overall situation, and defeat the Qin army in one fell swoop." Ji Bu said in a deep voice with a solemn expression.

"I am now the right prime minister of Qin. Are you planning to make me betray my country?" Mi Qi's face darkened and he looked at Ji Bu with cold eyes.

"General Xiang Yan once told me that although Changping Jun is in Qin, he has always been concerned about Chu and is a trustworthy person." Ji Bu's face gradually became serious. "General Xiang Yan also said that if we can successfully defeat the Qin army, we can use the situation to help Changping Jun ascend to the throne."

Mi Qi looked at Ji Bu for a long while before saying, "Sit down."

He got straight to the point and said, "Whether the Chu State can survive or not is not determined by a battle. The key to the problem is one person!"

"He is the current Prime Minister of Qin, Su Xuan!"

He looked around at all his confidants present and said, "I can say that he is the key to controlling the world!"

"Whoever gets Su Xuan will get the world! And the remaining six nations will only be destroyed!"

"Isn't what Lord Changping said a little too exaggerated?" Ji Bu frowned slightly.

Mi Qi shook his head. "What he showed was far more terrifying than what I described. Before he showed up, who would have dared to think of destroying two countries in one month? He did something that no one else could do! And this is only part of his talent!"

"I have tried to win him over, but it was useless." Mi Qi's eyes turned cold, "Since we can't win him over, we must find a way to get rid of him, otherwise we will have no chance of winning."

Tian Guang had a complicated expression, with a hint of confusion and pain in his eyes.

Mi Qi had mentioned to him before about getting rid of Su Xuan, but he did not agree with Mi Qi's proposal at that time, because Su Xuan took out potatoes and sweet potatoes enough to feed tens of millions of people, and he was a man with a righteous heart.

To him and the farmers, the favor is as heavy as a mountain.

However, he wanted to mobilize the power of the farmers to kill Su Xuan, and even he felt ashamed of his behavior.

Mi Qi spoke freely, "I believe you have all received the news. The Qin State has a powerful mechanical beast with amazing destructive power. It is impossible to resist it with human power alone. If we want to deal with it, we must rely on the power of the Mohist School."

"It is said that there is a killing machine sealed in the forbidden land of the Mohist school. It is called the Azure Dragon. It has great killing power and is enough to resist an army. If it is put into the battlefield, it should be able to fight against the mechanical beasts of the Qin State."

"Interestingly, after my investigation of Su Xuan, I found that he secretly established a gang called the Azure Dragon Society." Mi Qi said seriously, "So I formulated a plan called the Azure Dragon. The so-called Azure Dragon Plan is an anti-Qin plan, calling on all the righteous people in the world to punish the tyrannical Qin! The first step of the Azure Dragon Plan is to activate the Azure Dragon mechanism and kill the dragon leader Su Xuan!"

"I will look for an opportunity. When he is alone, the elders of the Six Sages' Tomb of the Farmer Family will set up the twenty-four formations of the Earth and Marsh to kill him."

"No matter how strong he is, once he falls into the twenty-four formations of Di Ze, there is no possibility of escape!"

"Will he be so easily fooled?" Ji Bu expressed his inner concerns.

"With his wisdom and caution, he will not fall into the trap easily." Changping Jun had a complicated expression, "So I prepared a bait, a bait that will force him to fall into the trap."

"What is this bait?" Ji Bu asked immediately.

"My daughter, Mi Lian." Mi Qi closed his eyes slightly and then said.

After that, several people discussed the specific details of the plan, the approximate time of implementation, the specific personnel, and the necessary preparations. After everything was confirmed, the secret meeting ended.

When they walked into the hall, Ji Bu happened to see Mi Qi's daughter Mi Lian.

Looking at Mi Lian, who was elegant, graceful, and beautiful with smiling eyes, Ji Bu was attracted to her at just one glance.

Sometimes, some things may be destined.

At just one glance, he fell in love with Mi Lian at first sight.

"Why are you so happy?" asked Mi Qi.

"Because elder brother Su Xuan is about to return triumphantly, and then he will propose to father." Mi Lian's cheeks were flushed, with a smile on her lips and anticipation in her eyes.

Ji Bu's expression darkened. It was just beginning and it was going to end?

No, he shook his head.

After Su Xuan died, didn’t his chance come?

Chapter 225: Qi Refining Sword

Qin State, Xinzheng.

In an attic facing the street of Zi Lan Xuan, Wei Zhuang stood by the window with his arms folded across his chest, overlooking the world.

The streets are bustling and orderly, and more prosperous than ever before.

“Perhaps it won’t be long before they forget you, the King of Han.” Wei Zhuang said with emotion.

The weak, ignorant and foolish can only go with the flow forever. Only the truly strong can control their own destiny.

"No one will always remember anyone." Han Fei sat in front of the wine table and tasted the wine alone, not caring at all. "In this world, most people only care about things that are related to them. If Qin is a tyrannical country, they will naturally think of me, but if Qin is a benevolent country that makes their lives better, how can they miss the past?"

"People don't care who is the ruler, they only care who can bring them a better life. Obviously, Qin is doing better than us."

"Strength is the most important language." Wei Zhuang has a different view. He believes that this world should be a world where the strong prey on the weak, and the strong enjoy everything and decide everything. In the face of absolute strength, can the so-called people's will cause any ripples? Tyranny or benevolence depends on the thoughts of the strong! After experiencing failure, Wei Zhuang has a deeper desire for strength.

Han Fei looked puzzled. In a sense, what Wei Zhuang said was indeed correct.

But the blind pursuit of power often leads people into paranoia.

"When drinking in Zilanxuan, how can we not have orchid wine?" As the door opened, Su Xuan walked in with two jars of fine wine, and beside him followed Yan Lingji and Haitang.

After dealing with many affairs of the Wei State, he went to Baiyue and brought the two women back.

As for the matter of Jing Ke, Su Xuan could only say that it was hard to explain. He stayed for several days, which created many opportunities for him, but this guy was completely unable to grasp them. He simply stopped caring about it and returned to the court directly.

Han Fei uncorked the wine and smelled the familiar aroma of wine, his eyes lit up.

"Senior brother, Miss Yan Lingji, Miss Haitang." He greeted the three of them with a smile.

Looking at the beauty beside his senior brother, Han Fei felt envious and a little regretful. If the girl from Zilanxuan hadn't left, she could have talked to him and relieved his boredom, instead of drinking alone.

Wei Zhuang glanced at the two women with a calm expression. He had no interest in women at all.

This kind of existence will only become his weakness and affect the speed at which he draws the sword. What's the point of it?

Su Xuan sat opposite Han Fei and told him about the destruction of the State of Wei.

Yan Lingji sat obediently beside Su Xuan. Now the little wild cat has gradually been tamed and conquered.

Haitang sat on Su Xuan's left and took the initiative to pour wine for everyone.

The Soldier Demon God? Ancient Qi Refining Technique?

Hearing the new words, Han Fei and Wei Zhuang instantly became interested.

"Brother, have you learned the ancient Qi-refining technique?" Han Fei asked immediately.

Su Xuan explained, "The skills we are practicing now can only mobilize our own strength, and the power is limited. However, the ancient Qi refining technique can mobilize part of the energy between heaven and earth. With its blessing, the same moves can burst out several times, or even dozens of times the power of before."

"Zhuangzi once divided the swords of the world into three types in his chapter "On Swords", namely the sword of the emperor, the sword of the princes, and the sword of the common people. But now it is not entirely true. There is a kind of sword that is made from the myriad energy of heaven and earth. It has supreme power and can split mountains and cut seas. I call it the sword of killing gods."

"The Sword of God Slayer is the sword of Qi Refining. According to legend, in ancient times, as long as one cultivated Qi Refining to a high enough level, one could even slay the legendary gods."

"The Sword of God Slayer, interesting." Wei Zhuang's eyes lit up with interest, "Let me feel it, is the so-called Sword of God Slayer really as powerful as you said."

Su Xuan shook his head and looked out the window, only to see that a drizzle had been falling from the sky since he hadn't noticed.

Just when everyone was puzzled, Su Xuan slowly stood up and said, "Follow me."

He walked into a spacious courtyard. Although the rain was still falling, it could not get close to him. It was all isolated several feet away from him.

He looked up at the overcast sky and shouted, "Watch out!"

As soon as the words fell, countless golden lights gathered in front of him and transformed into a broad sword several meters long.

"The objects refined by Qi Refining Technique are born according to the practitioner's thoughts. It can be a sword, a knife, or a sledgehammer. There are no restrictions." Su Xuan's eyes focused, and he urged the true energy in his body. The giant sword that was originally in front of him suddenly rose from the ground and turned into a golden light that rushed straight into the sky.

Click!

It was as if cloth was torn, and the originally dark sky was split into two.

The dark clouds dispersed, and as a ray of golden light fell, the dark clouds and drizzle in the sky disappeared.

Han Fei looked at this scene in disbelief. There was such a great power in this world! In this case, most of the rumors in ancient times were probably true!

What a powerful force!

Wei Zhuang was slightly distracted, then looked at Su Xuan with burning eyes, "How can I control this kind of power?"

Yan Lingji's eyes lit up with excitement. This method was beyond the scope of ordinary people!

Haitang was shocked and at the same time, she admired Su Xuan even more.

"It's not difficult to control this power. As long as you can feel this energy, you can drive it."