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"I have killed countless people in my life, so my death now is a kind of karmic retribution."

There was no fear in Wang Qi's eyes, but rather a sense of relief: "General Bai Qi, you have gone to the Yellow Springs, and I will follow you to the death!"

The only thing Wang Qi felt was regret was Qin Qi. In just a few words, he could sense a powerful aura emanating from this young man!

Every word he uttered was incredibly arrogant, yet incredibly realistic, especially his final assessment of Lord Wu'an.

He felt it was a pity. If he had met Qin Qi earlier, he might have been able to tell him more, and perhaps even witness the birth of a person comparable to a saint!

But it's too late now.

Ying Zheng swung his sword, but failed to sever Wang Qi's head. Wang Qi stared at Ying Zheng in astonishment, wondering why the other party hadn't made a move.

"What you just said made me realize that the reason why Lord Wu'an died was precisely because he was too strong, which is why King Zhao was wary of him."

"In other words, King Zhao is afraid, but I am not King Zhao, but you, Wang Qi, may very well become the next Lord Wu'an!"

"I need you. I need you to help me stabilize the power in the Qin army. If you are willing, I can forgive your mistakes."

"In the past, Lord Wu'an was awe-inspiring to the six states, and I now wish to eliminate them. In this process, I need you to be at the forefront!"

Ying Zheng's goal was to unify the seven kingdoms, and in the process, he would use any officials, whether loyal or treacherous, good or bad.

He would use anyone who could help him unify the seven kingdoms, and he would eliminate anyone who stood in his way!

Even his own mother, even the prime minister, he would eliminate them all! No one could stop him from unifying the seven kingdoms!

"Kings!"

Looking at Ying Zheng, Wang Qi truly felt for the first time what kind of spirit this new King of Qin possessed.

For the first time, he felt the other party's determination and goal! To unify the seven kingdoms, only our Great Qin! Wang Qi felt his heart surge with excitement just imagining it!

He did harbor resentment towards King Zhaoxiang, and he did indeed plot against Ying Zheng under the guidance of certain individuals, but his loyalty to the Qin state never disappeared.

At this moment, the thought of unifying the seven kingdoms and having only my Great Qin as my master arose, and he couldn't help but get excited!

"My teacher once told me that a king is someone who subdues others through his own strength, wisdom, and courage."

"I believe I can make you work for me. If not, then it means I am nothing special, and I will die without consequence."

"But if you are willing to submit to me, then I will show you whether I can actually keep my promises."

"To unify the seven kingdoms, only my Great Qin will achieve this. This is my goal, and also my promise to you!"

Ying Zheng turned the sword around, with the tip pointing at himself and the hilt towards Wang Qi, his eyes utterly calm.

"Your Majesty... alas, if I were ten years younger, I would gladly be the blade in Your Majesty's hand!"

“I will clear all obstacles and thorns for you, but I am old and I don’t have many years left.”

"Besides, you are still too young. The Empress Dowager, the Prime Minister, and every civil and military official in the court are wolves in sheep's clothing, and they are all eyeing you!"

“Your strength is not strong enough, you need more time, but I don’t have time.”

Wang Qi sighed. He admitted that he had lost, not only in terms of strategy but also in terms of willpower.

He was ultimately no match for General Bai Qi, but so be it. He had no regrets in dying to have witnessed such a great king emerge in Qin.

Wang Qi snatched the longsword from Ying Zheng, but instead of attacking him, he held the sword to his own neck.

"Your Majesty, I am too old to be your sharp sword, to help you expand your territory and overcome obstacles."

"But Meng Tian can. He has the strength, the talent, and the ambition. He can become a sharp sword in your hands."

"Although he betrayed me, I believe he would never betray the Great Qin!"

"And then there's Li Si. He's talented but lacks virtue, and his stance is wavering. You can use him, but you must be very careful around him!"

"Finally, there is Mr. Qin Qi, the man of enlightenment for the Great Qin, the man who inspires Your Majesty, King Qin."

"You must invite him to be the national advisor no matter what. Even if you can't, you should still ask him about the future of the world!"

"Finally, Your Majesty, please remember: do not trust anyone in the court! This humble general is off!"

After Wang Qi finished speaking, he immediately slit his own throat and committed suicide, using his death to buy Ying Zheng time to develop his power.

His death will shake the people in the court, and they will begin to be wary and dare not do anything for the time being. This period will be Ying Zheng's greatest opportunity!

This old general, loyal to the Qin state, destroyed decades of his efforts because of a single wrong decision, but it was also because of that same wrong decision that he ultimately chose to remain loyal to the Qin state!

No, this time it's not about being loyal to the Qin Dynasty anymore, it's about being loyal to Ying Zheng. He believes that Ying Zheng can definitely do it, unify the seven kingdoms, and only our Qin Dynasty can do it!

Ying Zheng looked at the dead Wang Qi and remained silent for a long time. He knew the purpose of the other party's actions and that the other party had created an opportunity for him.

"Power! In this world, the strong are always respected. I want to become stronger, and I need more troops!"

Ying Zheng's eyes became more determined and profound. He stood up, picked up his sword, and then walked step by step up to the high pavilion.

He announced to everyone that he had executed the rebellious minister Wang Qi and ordered the extermination of his entire clan.

(Wang Wang's)

During his career advancement, all those who recommended, sponsored, and approved him were thoroughly investigated. Anyone found to be suspicious was considered a rebel and executed without mercy!

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That evening, Ying Zheng went alone to Qin Qi, holding a wine cup, intending to drink and discuss the world with him.

“Sir, although I know you will refuse again, I still have to say it: come and help me with power, money, land, and women.”

"I can give you anything, and if you're willing, we can become sworn brothers! You can change your name to Ying."

"An accident occurred on the road to unifying the seven kingdoms, and you took my place!"

Ying Zheng's words were undeniably weighty; in short, it meant, "If you help me, I will share the world with you!"

His trust in Qin Qi surpassed that of anyone else; the most precious thing in this world is a true friend.

Ying Zheng considered Qin Qi to be his confidant.

"No, I don't like changing my name, and if I were a person driven by desires for money, power, land, or women, would you still write to me?"

"I'm just a wandering musician, and a wanted criminal in seven countries. I quite like this kind of life."

"Traveling around and seeing all kinds of people and things, this era is really great. Although it is chaotic, heroes emerge in troubled times."

Qin Qi spoke up.

“I don’t care about status. Back then, what happened between Duke Mu of Qin and Baili Xi? Wasn’t Baili Xi also a criminal? He was just a shepherd.”

"But his achievements are still remembered by the Qin state. Baili Xi, the Five Rams Minister, you are my Baili Xi, even surpassing him!"

Ying Zheng spoke. He was still unwilling to give up; he wanted to use his own strength to gain Qin Qi's approval.

"I'll say it again, no, that's not my thing."

"Hmph, alright then, sir, what will become of the world in the future? And what should become of our Great Qin?"

Ying Zheng stopped pressuring him. He believed that when he unified the six kingdoms, Qin Qi would see his abilities and be impressed by him.

He then turned his attention to the future development of the Qin state, wanting Qin Qi to offer his opinions.

Chapter 71 I am willing to bear this eternal infamy, only wishing for the unification of the seven kingdoms!

"History is a good thing. A person can only experience a hundred years in a lifetime, but through history we can see things that happened hundreds or thousands of years ago."

"Through these centuries of wars, what do you think people want most now? Or what can you give them?"

Qin Qi spoke first, asking...

"What do people want now? Peace. The people of the seven kingdoms who have been embroiled in war for hundreds of years all yearn for peace."

Ying Zheng answered without hesitation. With his intelligence, it was impossible for him not to know this.

"However, the seven countries have different cultures, different writing systems, and different beliefs, and these differences will lead to conflicts."

"War is inevitable, and to eliminate these contradictions, war is necessary, only when all other differences disappear, leaving only the last one."

"Only through war can the conflict be temporarily averted; therefore, the peace we yearn for must be obtained through war!"

"It's ridiculous," Ying Zheng said. "The more we want peace, the more war we need to wage!"

Peace can only be achieved after all enemies are eliminated; otherwise, no matter how hard we try to maintain peace, conflict will inevitably occur sooner or later.

"If we want peace, we must wage war, unify the seven kingdoms, and from then on, we will have a unified writing system, a standard axle width for carts, and a unified system of weights and measures."

"Make all differences and all contradictions the same."

"But as you said, the people of the seven nations yearn for peace; they won't question why you started the war."

"You are wrong as long as you start a war. You are wrong if you destroy their country."

"Even the people of Qin will hate you. They hate you for starting the war. The war caused them to lose their sons, brothers, fathers, and husbands."

"You will bear the hatred, insults, and even endless assassination attempts of everyone until you die."

Qin Qi looked at Ying Zheng, but he didn't tell him what to do. He trusted that Ying Zheng would make the decision.

"Then let the world curse me, let them hate me, let them kill me!"

“These things have to be done by someone, so why can’t I do it? I don’t care about those other people.”

"They can't affect my pace."

Ying Zheng understood why Qin Qi had asked him that question; he could govern the country with benevolence and peace.

He would be praised by the people of Qin and lauded by the various schools of thought, but he would not be able to unify the seven states!

To unify the seven kingdoms, one must bear the infamy of the world and become the enemy of everyone!

"I fear no obstacle!"

Ying Zheng realized at this moment that when he began to act, he would become truly alone.

No, perhaps there will be one person who agrees with me.

Ying Zheng looked at Qin Qi and said, "If Qin Qi is a madman, then he is a tyrant."

"Sir, let's drink this cup together."

Ying Zheng raised his cup.

"Mourning that tragic future." 660

Qin Qi raised his cup and clinked it with Ying Zheng's. The two then drank it down in one gulp and smiled at each other.

"Sir, I suspect you will most likely leave alone under the cover of night, but I beg you to stay until dawn tomorrow."

"I have something I want to show you by then."

Ying Zheng drank with Qin Qi not only to inquire about matters of the world, but also to prevent Qin Qi from sneaking away at night.

"You have something to show me? Okay, I'll stay another night."

Qin Qi did want to leave under the cover of night, but then Ying Zheng said he had something to show him, and he was curious about what it was.

The two gazed at the moonlight and discussed the state of the world for a long time, from the past, the present, and all the way to the future.

Ying Zheng reluctantly left very late, and only after he left did Xue Nu enter.

She walked over to Qin Qi, sat down, and leaned against him.

"The King of Qin promised you a position second only to the emperor, as well as status, wealth, and beautiful women."

"They're even willing to let you change your surname to Ying and share the world with you. Aren't you even a little bit tempted?"

"These things are what countless people crave," the Snow Maiden asked. "Why did Li Si enter Qin? Wasn't it for wealth and power?"

"I'm not tempted. These things mean nothing to me. After all, I have something more precious."

"In the North there is a beautiful woman, peerless and independent. One smile can topple a city, another smile can topple a nation. Your smile is worth an entire country."

Qin Qi smiled and said.

"You sometimes say things to make people happy, don't you?"

The Snow Woman smiled happily and asked, "Then what is the truth?"

"The truth is, I don't want to be that guy's subordinate."

"Go to hell!"

The Snow Maiden's smile vanished instantly. She punched Qin Qi with her little fist, regretting her earlier question.

I was so happy just now, but now I'm not happy at all.