Qin Dynasty: Starting with clinging to Zhao Ji's thigh

Chapter 117 Destroying Han Fei's Hopes

For the first time, Han Fei truly felt a deep chill rise from the bottom of his heart.

If even a minor figure like Zifang has been noticed by the Luo Wang (a secret police organization), then surely the every move of other high-ranking officials in Korea is being watched even more closely?

In fact, many people may have already secretly defected to the Qin state!

The net of cunning is a deadly weapon of the Qin state. The fact that they are willing to invest so much energy in the state of Han indirectly demonstrates Qin's attitude...

He studied under Xunzi, and after completing his studies, he returned to Han from Xiaoshengxianzhuang in Qi, all for the purpose of saving the dilapidated state of Han and practicing his ideal of ruling the world through law in his own country and home.

But now, it seems there's no time for that anymore.

"I never imagined that Zhang Liang would have such an honor as to be caught in the eye of the net."

Zhang Liang was still very young and not yet the strategist he would later become, so he was somewhat surprised at this moment.

“The Zhang family has served as prime ministers of Han for five generations, so the Luo Net naturally pays close attention to them. Zifang and the Ninth Prince need not worry about this.”

Seeing Han Fei's suddenly serious expression and Zhang Liang's astonishment, Ying Jing smiled faintly with narrowed eyes.

It's quite rare to see the future strategist and Han Fei with such expressions.

Zhang Liang hadn't fully matured yet, so it didn't really matter; Ying Jing was more concerned about Han Fei.

Zheng Ge highly admires Han Fei's scholarship, and has read "The Five Bags" countless times.

Moreover, Ying Jing had always hoped to meet Han Fei, and one of his missions in coming to Han was to bring Han Fei into Qin.

But Ying Jing knew very well that Han Fei could never let go of the state of Han in his heart.

Since that's the case, let's just shatter this unrealistic hope of his as soon as possible, and then let him enter Qin as a hostage!

Han Fei did not feel much better despite Ying Jing's words of comfort.

Even if what Ying Jing said is true, it at least shows that Zhang Kaidi and other high-ranking South Korean officials have been monitored by the Luo Wang (a spy network).

When Han Fei was troubled, he wanted to drink alcohol.

He was also very outgoing; he picked up a wine bottle and started pouring it himself.

Ying Jing didn't seem to mind: "The Ninth Prince is indeed a man of true character."

Han Fei drank the wine in large gulps, letting it spill all over him, before putting down the wine cup.

He suddenly said in a deep voice, "It's just a little bit of hardship!"

???

The group of people present, including Zi Nu, were momentarily stunned and unable to react.

Has Han Fei gone mad from some kind of shock? Suddenly, Senior Brother Xin Jun speaks?

Ying Jing was also slightly taken aback, then smiled broadly.

As expected of Han Fei, this blow is far from enough.

Han Fei's actions seemed somewhat irrational, but he was using Ying Jing's words to solidify his resolve.

No matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are, they are nothing more than a little bit of hardship.

He remained steadfast in his beliefs!

"We need to redouble our efforts and continue the crackdown!"

Ying Jing stroked his chin, his gaze sweeping over Han Fei.

Han Fei suddenly felt a chill.

But Lord Changxin was merely observing him, and Han Fei could not stop him.

He could only get to the point and turned to Zi Nu: "Han Fei has come here today to see someone. I wonder if Miss Zi Nu could introduce him?"

"Oh?"

Zi Nu wore a half-smile: "Which young master Han Fei has taken a fancy to in my Zi Lan Xuan?"

Han Fei was no longer joking. He said seriously, "That day at Qianlong Hall, the item that Miss Zi Nu used for exchanging treasures was a mysterious box. If I'm not mistaken, that box should have been made using the techniques of Guigu!"

Han Fei was better off not mentioning the matter of the Hidden Dragon Hall, because the mere mention of Zi Nu made him quite angry.

"Doesn't Ninth Prince know very well? That box has already been given to Lord Changxin. If Ninth Prince wants it, he can just ask Lord Changxin for it. Why are you looking for me?"

Zi Nu harbors a deep resentment!

There are those directed at Han Fei and those directed at Ying Jing.

The plan was perfect, even abandoning Zilanxuan and venturing to the no-man's-land on the border, but it was ultimately ruined.

Ying Jing was unaware of the situation and even compensated him with a jade bracelet!

Han Fei... he was unaware of it either.

But instead of offering any compensation, he wanted to get it for free!

Want more help?

None of the doors!

Han Fei felt a little embarrassed and secretly glanced at Ying Jing, his gaze also showing a hint of "resentment".

Who would have thought that the treasures brought out by Lord Changxin and Lady Zinu were the same, and both were water-soluble gold.

But Changxin was just being kind; he couldn't blame others for helping him, which would prevent him from getting help from Zi Nu and that Gui Gu disciple anymore.

“Miss Zi Nu, only a disciple of Gui Gu can make that box. I would like to meet the disciple of Gui Gu.”

A woman full of resentment is not to be trifled with!

In order to stop Zi Nu from making excuses, Han Fei stopped beating around the bush and simply stated his purpose directly.

"Young Master Jiu's timing is a bit off; Wei Zhuang has just been injured..."

As Zi Nu spoke, her expression became somewhat strange, and she couldn't help but glance at Ying Jing.

She suddenly felt that this Lord Changxin was the nemesis of the Ninth Prince, always causing him to lose the opportunity to get help.

But it seems he did it on purpose.

It's all a coincidence!

"What a coincidence?"

Han Fei was somewhat taken aback, and then noticed Zi Nu's strange expression. He couldn't help but look at Ying Jing, and then at Hei Bai Xuan Jian, who was guarding the door.

The successors of Guiguzi not only possessed unparalleled talent, but also essential self-defense martial arts skills.

The only one capable of injuring a disciple of Guiguzi is probably Changxin Jun's subordinate.

Lord Changxin, who is in charge of the Luowang, has many experts under his command, and those who can follow him are naturally the most outstanding experts.

Having figured this out, Han Fei's gaze became even more "resentful".

"There's really no need for Ninth Prince to investigate the case of the ghost soldiers robbing the supplies anymore."

Ying Jing ignored Han Fei's "resentful" gaze and smiled calmly.

"What do you mean by that, Lord Changxin?"

Han Fei's eyes narrowed, somewhat surprised.

Ying Jing smiled warmly: "Not long ago, my caravan was robbed in Korea. As compensation, General Ji Wuye sent 100,000 gold coins to the post station."

Everyone present was shocked upon hearing this!

Han Fei's heart sank even further.

One hundred thousand gold coins, that's a perfect number indeed.

"Then it seems there's really no need to investigate..."

Han Fei could only manage a helpless, bitter smile.

The results have already been presented by Changxin Jun.

The mastermind behind the ghost soldiers' robbery of the supplies was General Ji Wuye, who controlled the entire state of Korea under the cover of night.

However, the 100,000 gold coins had already been sent to Lord Changxin as compensation... and it was clear that there was no way to get them back.

Unless he can find a way to make Ji Wuye spit out another 100,000 gold coins.

Given Ji Wuye's personality, this is probably even more difficult than ascending to heaven.

Han Fei suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness.

A general of a nation not only robbed his own army's pay, but also gave it to nobles of another country.

What exactly does he need to do to fill the holes in South Korea?