Qin Shi Ambitious

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In mid-February, a messenger from the border reported that Qin troops had been mobilized.

"You should no longer stay in the palace. I'm sure the Quicksand can solve their own accommodation problem in the city."

Yan Dan stood on the top floor of the Golden Terrace, overlooking the entire city of Cheng. He did not turn around when he heard footsteps behind him.

"As agreed, the quicksand will take your life a year from now."

“I know this is a promise I made with Liu Sha and that Changping-kun.”

Looking at the Yan people hurrying along the street, Yan Dan smiled for once: "You and Lord Changping have another plan in Xinzheng?"

"This has nothing to do with you."

The footsteps disappeared, and so did Wei Zhuang's voice.

...

The Qin army in black armor crossed the Yi River in a mighty procession, and towns along the way fell one after another. The general in charge of this attack on Yan was the veteran Meng Wu. He had received the king's order to take Ji City directly and to capture King Dan of Yan alive after the city fell!

This was no easy task, and Meng Wu knew he was unlikely to succeed, but he needed to put on a show of wanting to do his best to complete it to impress the king.

The Qin army did not suffer significant losses until they reached Jicheng.

Jicheng is the only obstacle.

However, the king granted a full year to proceed steadily, which was not a problem for the powerful Qin Dynasty.

That year, apart from the blood-stained walls of Jicheng, the rest of the country was generally peaceful... if one ignored the starving people and corpses wandering along the roads.

In the Great Ze Mountain, the Hall Master has not been idle since the Moon Goddess left. As he said before, if he wants to be busy, he will never be able to finish.

The eldest son, Xiaoqian, spends most of his days sleeping and will remain in the backyard for the next few years due to his young age.

Lu Wei would occasionally play with him, but the troublesome care should be left to professionals.

As expected, Dr. Nian Duan woke up at the end of January.

When he first opened his eyes, the old doctor's eyes were blank.

Before she went black and lost consciousness in the Jinghu Medical Clinic, she already knew she was going to die.

But what is the situation now?

It wasn't until Xiao Duanmu, with red eyes, rushed over and cried for a long time that Nian Duan finally came to her senses.

Later, after learning from his disciple that he had been saved by a farmer's medicine that Lu Wei had found, the old doctor realized that he and this young disciple could no longer live without Gonggong Hall.

Especially the shy look in the young disciple's eyes when he mentioned "Brother Lu"...

Having seen and experienced much, she sighed, but quickly accepted it with equanimity. It was already like this; she owed someone her life—what else could she do...?

Two hours later, Lu Wei came to visit Nian Duan, who had just woken up. During their conversation, he noticed that Nian Duan seemed resigned to her fate, so he directly invited her to become the resident doctor of the farmhouse.

Nian Duan calmly agreed, watching Xiao Duanmu nervously from the side.

Gonggongtang now has the only physician in the world who can be called a master!

The foundation has been greatly enhanced!

After resolving the physician's scheme, the next talent the sect leader sought was Wei Guoxiaomeng...

Chapter 174: Plotting Against the Four Mountains Hall

The day after Lu Wei and Li Mu discussed the arrangements for the remaining soldiers of the Zhao army, Li Zuoche hurriedly set off for Dai, before the New Year had even arrived.

When the Qin army crossed the Yi River and besieged Ji City, he had already led the remnants of the Zhao army to the border between Yan and Qi. Moreover, the most crucial thousand or so cavalrymen had entered Qi territory and arrived at Daze Mountain by changing their clothes and bribing the Qi border guards.

The remaining soldiers, disguised as refugees, were to travel in batches of a hundred each day to the town at the foot of Daze Mountain to rest for a period of time before being sent to Jinghu in the old Wu-Yue region to cultivate land.

The thousand peasant disciples who set off first will establish the outpost. Lu Wei doesn't need to worry about this; he can leave it to Ashan to handle and arrange.

After the New Year, while the Hall Master was peacefully fulfilling his duties in the Daze Mountains for more than two months and focusing on building up his influence, a visit occurred that was both unexpected and reasonable.

It was midday, and the warm sunshine made the air feel very comfortable. Since daytime was not a time for those with ill intentions to act, the guards at the Gonggong Hall headquarters inevitably relaxed their guard for a moment.

It was at this moment that the chivalrous leader Tian Guang quietly found Lu Wei.

"The Heroic Leader?" Sensing the familiar presence in the main hall beforehand, Lu Wei glanced at the spot where Tian Guang was hiding.

"As expected of my 'Number One Farmer's Martial Arts Master'," Tian Guang said, stepping out of his hiding place and raising his thick eyebrows. "Your progress is much faster than I expected."

After parting ways in Jicheng, Lu Wei lost contact with Tian Guang. The other hall masters in Daze Mountain had even longer intervals between meeting with the Xia Kui, and the important Autumn Harvest Conference was only arranged by letters from the Xia Kui.

Before the defeat in the Zhao battlefield, the Yan capital city of Ji had strengthened its defenses several times. After the complete defeat in Zhao, the defenses were accelerated in full swing. Tian Guang was indeed useless in Yan. Unless he participated in the defense of the city, it was normal for him to return to Dazeshan.

Therefore, it can be deduced that Tian Guang did not just return to Daze Mountain recently, but rather observed the situation in the mountain for some time before meeting with him.

"I was fortunate enough to receive guidance from several senior figures in the martial arts world," Lu Wei smiled, and instead of closing the door to the main hall, he casually went to the corner table, poured a cup of cold tea, and tossed it to Tian Guang.

At this time, no one will come to the main hall to disturb him. Tian Guang must have observed the guards of Gonggong Hall for several days before choosing this moment to meet him.

After finishing his tea, Tian Guang tossed the small cup back. He didn't dwell on the matter and went straight to the point: "Your and Zhou Wen's plan at the farmhouse wasn't foolproof. I can roughly guess what you're doing, which means the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven) could also guess."

"If the plan is exposed, your plan will be used by the enemy."

Sitting cross-legged on the ground, Tian Guang's voice carried a strong sense of scrutiny.

"The situation in the peasant faction is complex. The leader of the peasant faction is the leader of the peasant faction, so he is able to grasp all the key clues. The main force of the Luo Wang, which is far away in Xianyang, cannot do the same."

Lu Wei sat down opposite him, signifying the formality and seriousness of their upcoming conversation: "However, Xia Kui's concerns are not without merit, but even if Luo Wang discovers this plan, the key point they can grasp still needs to be focused on me."

"Unable to break through my defenses, the assassins currently lurking in the Daze Mountains will have no choice but to cut off their own arm."

"Then, a third round of struggle will need to begin between the farmers and the net."

“The power of the Net is far greater than you imagine.” Tian Guang stared intently at him. “If it really comes to that, even with your current strength, you will end up like Tian Meng.”

This Takeshi Tadashi is none other than the former Takeshi Sanada...

Immediately afterward, before Lu Wei could speak, Tian Guang added, "However, since your plan has already been prepared to this extent, it would be a pity to give up."

"I will help you to dispel any doubts the Net."

After saying the last sentence, a smile appeared on Tian Guang's serious face.

The powerful leader of the Luo Wang power knew that even a sword saint like Gai Nie would be severely injured or even killed by a single move when facing the six sword slaves in one body. He never dared to be careless about this.

However, Lu Wei had fought against Zhuanpo Miehun and the Heart-Eye Old Man who hadn't yet become Duanshui, and the latter had already been killed.

He roughly understood that the formation of the Six Sword Slaves' group would definitely be delayed for a long time because of his interference, and it would not be easy for Duan Shui to find a suitable new master.

The key to defending against the Six Sword Slaves is to avoid getting entangled with them and falling into their encirclement.

That is, when you are alone, never confront him head-on.

When the Hall Master is at the headquarters in Daze Mountain, he is absolutely safe. But once he leaves the headquarters, even his subordinates have no way of knowing his whereabouts... Xiao He from the Chu Kingdom was an exception.

After Master Lu and Xiao He parted ways in the State of Chu, the name of this Taoist disciple did not circulate in the martial arts world.

However, it is not without flaws.

For example, Lu Wei knew that Xiao He had another accomplice within the territory of Wei. This accomplice was most likely a member of the Taoist Humanist sect, or someone connected to the Humanist sect.

Long ago, he wrote to Ayu and Aye in the State of Wei, asking them to investigate people in the State of Wei who were associated with Taoism.

Taoist disciples are similar to Yin-Yang disciples; they mostly stay in their sects and cultivate diligently. Few of them wander around outside. As long as they can find clues, they can usually pinpoint their target.

This was a needle in a haystack operation, and Ayu and Aye focused their search efforts on Daliang City.

The State of Wei was the central state of the Seven Kingdoms, and Daliang was the central state of Wei.

Tian Guang said he would help Lu Wei and Zhou Wen dispel the suspicions surrounding the Luo Wang organization. A careful analysis of this statement reveals what this chivalrous leader intends to do...

“Things haven’t reached that crisis point yet. You said you were in danger last time, but you can still return to Dazeshan.”

Lu Wei said calmly.

"My danger is not over."

Tian Guang closed his eyes and shook his head, replying, "The Net is still trying to find me, and Changping Jun and Yan Dan still covet the power of the Farmer's Clan."

"The focus of the Azure Dragon Plan has shifted from the Yan State to the South."

Upon hearing this, the Hall Master accurately guessed the reason why the situation in Yan State had developed to its current state: "So, Yan Dan's decision to lock himself in a cage was a way to buy time?"

“That’s one of the purposes, and there’s another one…” Before Tian Guang could finish speaking, Lu Wei continued, “The other purpose is that Yan Dan doesn’t want to die in reality, but he also doesn’t want the Mo Family’s Mechanical City to become a target of Qin.”

“Not bad, choosing you as my successor was indeed a good decision.” Tian Guang was taken aback, then burst into laughter and explained in detail: “Yan Dan voluntarily locked himself in Ji City and allowed the Qin army to besiege it, just to make King Zheng of Qin believe that he could not escape.”

"Next, all he needs to do is 'die' in the Yan King's Palace when the city falls, and he can become the leader of the Mohist School again under a different identity and continue the Azure Dragon Plan?" Hall Master Lu made further speculations based on his understanding.

“Yes, but not entirely!” Tian Guang looked at the confident face in front of him with admiration, but shook his head: “Yan Dan will not ‘die’ after the city falls. He will ‘die’ while the city walls are still strong, and the defense of Ji City will be thrown into chaos by his death, which will lead to the fall of Yandu City!”

'Selling out all the soldiers and civilians of Ji City to survive and advance the Azure Dragon Plan...?'

Lu Wei's eyes flashed. Tian Guang's suggestion made Changping Jun and Yan Dan's plan clear to him: "So, the organization that would 'assist' the Qin army in making such a great contribution is the wanted Han Liu Sha?"

"You really do know a lot." Tian Guang confirmed his successor's guess: "After Liu Sha makes great contributions, he will be removed from the Qin state's wanted list, so they can openly do other things."

"In this way, the focus of the Azure Dragon Project can shift from the northernmost Yan State to the southern Han State, and then extend to the Chu State."

"Why would Lord Changping and Yan Dan tell Xia Kui about such an important plan? What role does the Farmer's Clan intend to play in this plan?"

The Azure Dragon Plan will ultimately return to the State of Chu, something Lu Wei understood eight years ago when he first heard the name 'Chief of Heroes' from Xu Sheng.

As the head of the Gonggong Hall and the next leader of the Knights, he is more concerned about the position of his own faction, the Farmers, in the Azure Dragon Plan.

"Among the farmers, the Shennong Hall was the one most deeply influenced by Changping Jun. In addition, due to the close relationship between the Siyue Hall and the Shennong Hall, the Siyue Hall inevitably got involved as well."

Tian Guang's expression turned serious again: "Some prices have to be paid. I'm telling you about the Azure Dragon Plan because I absolutely do not want Gonggong Hall to get involved."

"Next, I will take the Zhu family to the State of Chu... and even the State of Qin."

"Zhou Wen will cooperate with your plan. You must have already obtained Tian Mi's incriminating evidence. Tian Hu is a brute who will be manipulated by you. After I take the Zhu family away, you must start planning against the Siyue Hall as soon as possible."

Tian Guang actively encouraged Lu Wei to become the leader of the chivalrous sect: "Once the Four Mountains Hall is eliminated, the Zhu family is a pragmatic person with deep feelings for the peasants. Once the situation is settled, he will not become an obstacle for you."

"In this way, once you become the leader of the Xia clan, you will immediately and completely control all the power of the peasants."

Standing up, Xia Kui Tian Guang walked to the door: "At the Luo Wang, their eyes will always be on me first, and while I'm still alive, you need to accumulate more power."

"After I die, you and Zhou Wen can proceed according to your plan."

...

After explaining the Azure Dragon Plan and the matters concerning the farmers to Lu Wei, Tian Guang quietly left Gonggong Hall.