Chapter 172 Ying Zheng: Bait? I want them all

"Li Si, take a look!"

After retiring from the dynasty, all the officials of the Qin State left separately. Only Li Si was summoned to Zhangtai Palace by Ying Zheng and gave Li Si the "Cun Han Shu" presented by Han Fei before.

As for the "Book of Preservation of Han" presented by Han Fei, Li Si couldn't help but change his expression after just one glance at it.

at this time.

I heard Ying Zheng continue: "You and Han Fei were from the same school. What do you think of what Han Fei said in this book?"

Li Si bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, what is said in this book may be untrue."

"Oh? What's wrong with that?"

Han Fei's "Cun Han Shu" is essentially a "memorial" to persuade Ying Zheng to give up attacking South Korea. However, Han Fei did not plead with Ying Zheng in this article to give up attacking South Korea.

Instead, he tried to persuade Ying Zheng to give up the war by explaining the complicated situation between the countries and the disadvantages of war that the current attack on South Korea might lead to simultaneous attacks from Zhao, Wei, and Qi.

Of course it is impossible for Ying Zheng to give up the war, but he has to admit that what Han Fei said in the "Cun Han Shu" also makes sense.

Today's Qin State is indeed powerful. Even if the Five Kingdoms attacked Qin last time, today's Qin State may not be without the strength to fight.

But this is ultimately just a last resort.

The essence of war is to plunder resources. The best policy is to obtain the greatest results at the smallest cost.

And if Qin takes the lead in destroying Han this time, but instead attracts a joint attack from other countries, then even if Qin can win, there is a high probability that it will only be a miserable victory, and the gain will not be worth the loss.

It was Li Si who first proposed the strategy of Qin taking the lead in attacking Korea.

Li Si and Han Fei came from the same school.

But now that the two people had put forward completely opposite concepts, Ying Zheng naturally thought of asking Li Si for his opinion.

"Although this "Book of Cunhan" clarified the interests and benefits of Qin's attack on South Korea from the perspective of war, it did not indicate that the existence of South Korea itself has gradually become a 'confidant concern' for Qin. Although this disease cannot be seen at ordinary times

There are pros and cons, but once certain critical moments are reached, South Korea may become the most vicious knife that pierces Qin."

After that, Li Si continued: "Your Majesty, please don't forget that the last time the Five Kingdoms attacked Qin, although South Korea at that time had nominally declared its surrender to Qin, in that war, South Korea actually

As the vanguard of the coalition forces, they launched an attack on Qin."

"Qin and South Korea are very close to each other. If the King of Qin had not used a strategy to disband the five-nation coalition in that battle, South Korea at that time would have been the first country to invade Qin's territory."

Han Fei discussed it from the perspective of war, while Li Si argued from the perspective of human nature and politics.

Ying Zheng finished listening.

He was also slightly lost in thought.

At this moment, Li Si's eyes flashed, and he continued: "In addition, I would like to remind the king that the waterworker "Zheng Guo" presented the treasure map today. He may have some plot, so please be careful.

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"It doesn't matter."

Hearing Li Si mention the matter of 'Zheng Guo Canal', Ying Zheng waved his hand and said with narrowed eyes: "I know they have other plans, but I am not plotting against them?"

How could Ying Zheng be able to reach this point without knowing anything about Han Fei and Zheng Guo's plans?

It's just that this time the bait sent by the two men was too big, and Ying Zheng was really reluctant to let go.

No matter what Zheng Guo is planning.

But the treasure map of the 'Zheng Guo Canal' presented by the other party is all true. Once this canal can be dug, the Qin State will be able to create thousands of miles of fertile fields out of thin air. I don't know how much food it can grow for the Qin State.

As for Han Fei...

Why did Ying Zheng let him temporarily live in Qin?

It's just that I'm greedy for his body... ah no, I'm attracted by his talent.

So this just gave him a little more time to think about it.

Now that Ying Zheng has Mo Jun, he is no longer as eager for Han Fei as in the original work, but in any case, for a king, the more talents, the better.

The "Book of Cunhan" presented by Han Fei did make Ying Zheng hesitate, but it was just hesitation.

Why did Ying Zheng specially call Li Si this time?

He didn't want Li Si to argue with Han Fei about right or wrong, but he wanted Li Si to come up with a solution.

Unfortunately.

Li Si obviously did not understand what Ying Zheng really meant when he asked him to come.

In other words, he understood it, but had no way to solve it.

So let’s talk about it.

This time, Li Si actually lost the game with his fellow disciple.

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the other side.

After Han Fei left Xianyang Palace, he saw a carriage waiting outside the door.

Got on the carriage.

Han Fei then met Yan Lingji, his escort on his mission to the State of Qin.

"It seems like this trip went well! You seem to be in a good mood."

Yan Lingji turned her beautiful eyes and spoke slowly.

Traveling in troubled times is inherently dangerous, not to mention that the place where Han Fei is going as an envoy this time is the Qin State, which is about to send troops to attack South Korea. Under such circumstances, if there is no suitable bodyguard, no one will be able to trust Han Fei when he enters.

Dragon Pond and Tiger Lair.

In fact, the most suitable bodyguard candidate should have been Wei Zhuang, but unfortunately, just the day before the Qin State sent troops to attack South Korea, Wei Zhuang just left to return to Guigu.

Among the remaining people, after picking and choosing "bodyguards" who had the time and ability, only Yan Lingji was left.

Han Fei got on the carriage, stretched first, and then said slowly: "On the contrary, not only did this trip not go smoothly, but the crisis South Korea encountered this time is probably unprecedented."

"Why do you say that?"

Han Fei took out a wine flask and a wine glass from the carriage, poured himself a glass of wine, drank it down, and then continued with a flash of light in his eyes.

"It was only after I entered the Qin State this time that I discovered that the Qin State's national power has become so strong. Any negotiation needs to be based on the most basic strength, and now the strengths of South Korea and Qin State are completely unequal.

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"I even suspect that the target of Qin's troops this time may not be just South Korea..."

Yan Lingji glanced at him suspiciously and said, "The situation is already so serious. Are you still in the mood to drink?"

Han Fei chuckled and said, "You can get drunk today, but you can't waste today's wine just because of the disaster that's coming tomorrow!"

Yan Lingji obviously already understood Han Fei's virtue, and after hearing this, she just rolled her eyes.

"Then what should we do next? Since the situation is already so dangerous, we might as well escape back to South Korea now!"

"No need."

Regarding Yan Lingji's suggestion, Han Fei shook his head and said: "You can escape for a while, but you can't escape for a lifetime. Let's find a place to rest here for the night. Tomorrow we will go to Hanzhong. I want to meet someone."

Hearing Han Fei mention Hanzhong, Yan Lingji also understood who Han Fei wanted to see.

really.

Based on the current situation of the Qin State, if there is still one person who can prevent the King of Qin from launching a war, it is probably the only one left who has a great reputation in the seven kingdoms of the Central Plains.

The two rested for a night in Xianyang.

Early the next morning.

Han Fei and Yan Lingji took a carriage and headed towards Hanzhong.

As more businessmen travel between Xianyang and Hanzhong, the road between Xianyang and Hanzhong becomes easier and easier to travel. Han Fei and Yan Lingji did not deliberately speed up the carriage, but it only took one day.

In no time, we have arrived at the entrance of [Qinping Avenue].

"Is this the [Qinping Avenue] built with cement?"

When the carriage arrived at the entrance, Han Fei saw the gray-white cement road in front of him. He couldn't help but jump off the carriage and carefully observed the road under his feet.

However, the more he observed, the more frightened Han Fei became.

Han Fei is undoubtedly a very talented person, and the more talented a person is, the more he can see the infinite potential of creations like cement.

"Shengping-kun...what a terrifying opponent!"

Han Fei couldn't help but sigh in a low voice.

And just as he finished speaking, Yan Lingji suddenly pulled Han Fei's belt, and Han Fei subconsciously raised his head, just when he wanted to ask what was going on.

In Han Fei's field of vision, a figure suddenly appeared that surprised the two of them.

"Mr. Guy?"
To be continued...