On their way to Han, Qin Qi and his companions suddenly heard that the Qin envoys had returned to Qin, and Wang Qi had deployed his troops.
"Sir, with the Qin envoys returning, Master Shang will likely follow them. Should we continue on to Han? Or should we go to Wu Sui?"
Gai Nie was a little hesitant. At this time, he had no way to communicate with Ying Zheng. He was not sure whether Ying Zheng would stay in Han, leave with the Qin envoy, or choose to act alone.
"Go to Wu Sui."
"Ying Zheng is not someone who will sit and wait for death. There is no need for him to stay in South Korea now. As long as Ying Zheng is still alive, he will definitely take this opportunity to return.
"As for acting alone, there's no need for that. His whereabouts are no longer a secret, at least not in the eyes of some people."
"Since it's not a secret, there's no need to hide it. Following the Qin envoy back will have the same result as going it alone."
Qin Qi made a decision immediately.
"Sir, you're right, but what if Master Shang encounters something unexpected, or something happens that forces him to stay in Korea?!"
"He doesn't have a single guard by his side right now. If our decision goes wrong, it would mean Master Shang is completely trapped in a desperate situation."
Gai Nie was a little hesitant. The journey to Wusui was long and it would take a long time to get there.
If they make a mistake in their judgment and turn back to South Korea, this period of time may be the time when Ying Zheng dies!
"Well, you're right, but if he really has this kind of problem, then he can only blame it on bad luck."
"Don't overthink what ifs when you do things. If you keep thinking about what ifs, you won't be able to do anything. Sometimes you have to make a choice."
Qin Qi did not hesitate or hesitate at all. He would continue to go to Wu Sui. If Ying Zheng died in Han, it would only mean that he was unlucky and not strong enough.
Gai Nie said nothing, just rode his horse behind Qin Qi, silent.
On the other side, Ying Zheng and the Qin envoys came to Wu Sui and were received by Wang Qi. They entered the side tent.
When Ying Zheng followed the soldiers to the side tent, Wang Qi was already waiting there.
"Thank you for your hard work."
Wang Qi handed a glass of wine to the soldiers who brought Ying Zheng in. He held the glass in one hand and placed the other hand on the long sword at his waist.
"Thank you, General!"
The soldier was so excited about the reward that he took the wine cup and took a few sips. Before he could swallow it, he was beheaded by a sword!
At this moment, Wang Qi suddenly attacked and slaughtered all the soldiers present!
Ying Zheng's eyes widened as he watched this scene, but he stood firmly in place without taking a single step back. He asked:
"Wang Qi, what are you going to do?!"
"Please forgive me, Your Majesty! I have had no choice but to offend you, and I will bear the heavy responsibility!"
Wang Qi knelt on one knee and began to apologize.
"Um."
Ying Zheng looked at Wang Qi and not only did he not relax, but his eyes became even darker. He did not say anything but just looked at him quietly.
Wang Qi began to explain the reasons for his actions and finally cleared his name.
"There are many spies in the military camp. If the king's identity is revealed, it will be dangerous. I have no choice but to do this."
"Huh, these scouts are innocent, but they have to be killed. Thank you for your trouble, General."
"Your Majesty, those people will not give up. Although Your Majesty is in the military camp, he is still surrounded by dangers."
"General, what should we do next?"
"In my humble opinion, I have two plans. I hope Your Majesty will listen carefully and act accordingly."
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"First, Your Majesty can write a letter to your confidant in Xianyang and ask him to bring troops to escort Your Majesty back to the palace."
"Secondly, Your Majesty still needs to conceal his identity and has not yet mistaken Lord Li for an envoy from the State of Qin. If Your Majesty does not mind, you can pretend to be Lord Li's attendant."
Li Si was horrified when he heard this and immediately bowed and apologized: "How can this be possible? I am terrified!"
"That's fine. I'll do as the general says. I'm tired. If there's nothing else, I'd like to rest."
Ying Zheng didn't say anything, his eyes were like a pool of stagnant water, without any ripples, making it impossible to understand what he was thinking.
"The tents for the king to rest have already been arranged. I will have someone take the king and Lord Li there to rest immediately."
Wang Qi spoke up, and then he ordered people to take Ying Zheng away and dispose of all the bodies in the house.
"Your Majesty, what do you think of what Wang Qi Tianren said?"
Li Si opened his mouth tentatively.
"There's nothing wrong with what the old general said, and right now in this Great Qin military camp, those petty thieves and villains need to be cautious about what they want to do.
Ying Zheng spoke.
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid the danger isn't outside, but within this barracks!"
"The current situation is chaotic and full of dangers, and the military power of the Qin Dynasty is a must-fight. I am afraid...
Li Si was observing Ying Zheng's expression while he was speaking, but even though he made his words so clearly, the other party's expression did not waver at all.
He couldn't understand Ying Zheng, didn't know what he was thinking, and didn't know what cards he had up his sleeve, which made him afraid to make any decision.
Whether it was loyalty or betrayal, in the final analysis, Li Si was still a disciple of Prime Minister Lu Buwei.
"Don't worry, this is still my kingdom. Li Si, if you have nothing else to do, please leave. I'm tired."
Ying Zheng spoke.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Li Si took a few steps back, and before leaving, he turned around and asked, "Your Majesty, I haven't seen Mr. Gai Nie in the past few days. I wonder where he went?"
"He's helping me investigate something in Korea. He won't be back for long. Why are you so interested in Gai Nie's whereabouts, Li Si?"
"No, Your Majesty, I was just asking casually. If I have offended you, please forgive me."
Li Si realized that he had been a little rude and immediately apologized.
"It's okay, go out."
Ying Zheng spoke.
"I'll take my leave."
Li Si walked out.
Ying Zheng was the only one left in the tent. The surroundings were extremely quiet. Ying Zheng closed his eyes and sighed for a long time.
"Are you trying to hide my tracks or make me disappear somewhere unknown? Wang Qi, who do you belong to?"
"Is it from the Prime Minister? Or from the Queen Mother? Or from the Great Qin? Or from another country?"
Ying Zheng heard the crisis behind Wang Qi's proposal. If others didn't know his identity, he could naturally be well protected, but his identity would also be unknown to others.
Even if he died here, no one would know about it, and no one would even know that he had been here.
"write a letter!"
When Ying Zheng thought of this, he suddenly remembered to write a letter. He picked up a pen and paper and quickly wrote a letter, but he saw the finished letter.
He slowly put down the paper and pen in his hand and looked at the letter in silence for a long time.
'Who should I send this letter to?'
"My mother, the Empress Dowager, my father, the Prime Minister, and all the civil and military officials, there is not a single person I can send this letter to."
Ying Zheng had just ascended the throne for a short time. The Queen Mother was ruling the country from behind the scenes, while the Prime Minister was in control of the government from outside.
The Qin court was a complex and treacherous place, and Ying Zheng was not in the Xianyang Palace. None of these civil and military officials could be trusted!
Not only the Qin State, even now, even Li Si and Wang Qi around him are all untrustworthy people.
Li Si is the prime minister. Although he expressed his loyalty to me, who knows what decision he will make in the end.
"Gai Nie hopes you can come back as soon as possible and bring your husband back with you!"
Ying Zheng still needs time. He has no one available around him at the moment. He needs time to wait for Gai Dao and Qin Qi to get ready!
Ying Zheng finally sent the letter. He didn't expect those people to bring people to greet him, but he needed this action to confuse Wang Qi.
He needs time to make him think that his hope lies in Qin, not outside.
After finishing everything, Ying Zheng sat alone in the empty tent, closed his eyes and meditated, thinking about his next move.
At the same time, Li Si was also invited to Wang Qi's tent. The two met secretly and it was unknown what they talked about.
The next day, Ying Zheng received an invitation from Wang Qi, who said that there was an important matter and asked Ying Zheng to discuss it in a secluded place.
"good."
Ying Zheng nodded, looked at the soldiers on both sides, his eyes became dangerous, and he followed these people and slowly walked out of the tent.
"Okay, okay, Wang Qi, the Qin State has treated you well, and I have treated you well, yet you are so anxious to kill me now!"
"Well, let's see who gave you the courage!"
At this time, Ying Zheng held his head high and chest out, striding forward. He did not look like a man going to die, but more like a lion patrolling his territory.
Wang Qi's confidants around him knew what would happen next.
But looking at Ying Zheng in front of them, they felt the other party's momentum, even though they were clearly escorting the other party.
But at this moment, they actually felt like they were each other's servants!
Ying Zheng walked up to the platform step by step, and climbed up to the top step by step. At this time, Wang Ji was already waiting there.
Li Si was also staying here at the same time.
"General Wang Qi, what do you want to tell me?"
Ying Zheng walked forward. He had already discovered that there were many swordsmen and axemen lying in ambush around him, but he sat down in front and asked.
"Master Shang sent a letter yesterday. I wonder if it was from the current Empress Dowager?"
Wang Qi asked.
"What concerns does General Wang Qi have?"
Ying Zheng spoke.
"The Queen Mother is in the inner palace, so I'm afraid she can't be of much help to the outside world."
"Besides, the Queen Mother came from Zhao to Qin. Among all the princes, Chang'an Jun Chengqiao is probably the one who is closest to the Queen Mother."
Wang Qi spoke.
Ying Zheng's eyes became more dangerous. What was the other party's intention when he mentioned Cheng Qiao? Cheng Qiao had rebelled and was later killed.
Cheng Qiao's shadow was present in all the things that happened during this trip to Korea. I wonder what Wang Qi wanted to do by mentioning him now.
"Master Shang and Lord Chang'an are as close as brothers?"
"We are as close as brothers, huh, you can call it that."
Ying Zheng stood up and walked to the edge of the reviewing platform. Looking at the scene below, he began to answer.
"Since we are brothers, we can indeed entrust you with important matters. Since Master Shang is seeking such a great cause, do you have any token of trust with you?"
"Um!"
"Is this a keepsake?"
Wang Qi took out a jade ring from his bosom. This was a ring used to prove identity. It should have been in Ying Zheng's hands, but it was taken by the other party, Wang Qi, at some point.
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Wang Qi crushed the ring directly. The thing that could prove his identity was gone. Now that Ying Zheng died here, no one would know his identity.
Ying Zheng looked at Wang Qi and knew that the other party was about to take action. At this time, Li Si also shook his head. It seemed that Ying Zheng was going to die here.
"Wang Qi, I know you're going to attack me today, but I've come anyway. I want to ask you why."
"You are an old general of the Qin State, you have made great contributions and have made outstanding achievements. Anyone can rebel.
"Anyone could be ordered by those people to kill me, but you are the only one I can't understand. Why?"
"Is it the Qin that has wronged you? Or is it me who has wronged you?"
Ying Zheng really couldn't understand it. Wang Qi had made great contributions. If it were an ordinary person, he would probably take action against him because of the real power of the prime minister, the queen mother, and the ministers.
But Wang Qi is different. He has enough strength and is loyal to the Qin State. He should not do such a thing.
After hearing what Ying Zheng said, Wang Qi fell silent. He raised his hand to stop Wang Bing who was about to take action.
He walked forward and looked at Ying Zheng, trying to see fear and the desire to delay time in his eyes.
But no, there was no fear, no delay.
"You're right. Others fear the power in the court, but I don't. I shouldn't have done such a thing."
"But do you still remember Wu'an Jun?"
Wang Qi asked.
"Wu'an Jun Bai Qi!"
Ying Zheng frowned. This was the first time he showed such an obvious change of emotion since entering the military camp.
"That's right, General Bai Qi, the Marquis of Wu'an. How has the Qin Dynasty treated him?"
"General Bai Qi has dedicated his life to his country, fighting countless battles, capturing cities, and slaying countless enemies!"
"But in the end."
"When King Zhao attacked Handan, Wu'an Jun pleaded with him three times, but King Zhao ignored him, leading to a great defeat. As a result, General Bai Qi was sentenced to death!"
"He died of poisoning. This general, who had been undefeated throughout his life on the battlefield, ended up like this."
"This renowned general, undefeated throughout his life, ultimately died in a battle he had no part in. Tell the Qin Dynasty how to treat Wu'an Jun!"
"Even before his death, the general never harbored any resentment towards the Qin State. He remained loyal to the Qin State his entire life!"
Wang Qi was once Bai Qi's deputy general. He followed Bai Qi to fight against the six kingdoms and had seen Bai Qi's strength and courage.
He was impressed by it and regarded it as an object of worship! Now he betrayed it because of his resentment!
After hearing what Wang Qi said, Ying Zheng fell silent. There were many discussions about Bai Qi's death. Some said that he was killed by the Nong family, some said that he was killed by the Mohist school, and some said that he was killed by other schools of thought.
Various discussions emerged after Bai Qi's death, but it was unknown which one was true and which one was false.
Bai Qi, the famous general known as the "Man-Slayer," was responsible for half of the people who died in the wars between the seven kingdoms over the years.
To the six nations, he was a cold-blooded and merciless executioner, a butcher who had killed millions! He was also a nightmare that made the six nations tremble with fear at the mere mention of his name!
But for the Qin Dynasty, Bai Qi is the God of War! He is the God of War who will win every battle and conquer every attack, and he is invincible!
His fighting style is extremely brutal, but that's how war works. His strategy isn't about winning, but about completely defeating the enemy!
Destroy all the enemy's forces and break the backbone of the six countries in one fell swoop, making them unable to stand up! This is Bai Qi's military strategy!
The military killing method woven with blood, flames, and bones!
"Master Shang, you are quite good. Even when facing death, you are not afraid at all. I admire your courage."
"I believe that if you survive and return to Xianyang Palace, you might become a great king and lead the Qin Dynasty to a more prosperous future."
"But now that things have come to this, I have no choice but to continue. Master Shang, no, Your Majesty, please leave in peace!"
After Wang Qi vented his anger, his eyes turned cold. The moment he waved his hand, arrows flew towards Ying Zheng.
At this time, a general who was staying beside Ying Zheng suddenly jumped up, stood in front of Ying Zheng and helped him block all attacks.
"Who are you?"
Ying Zheng looked at the unknown helper who suddenly appeared and asked.
"General Meng Tian."
Meng Tian stood in front of Ying Zheng, staring at Wang Qi. He originally wanted to wait for an opportunity to confirm Ying Zheng's identity.
Then he tried to find a way to secretly take the other party away, but he didn't expect Wang Qi to act too quickly and the cause and effect was interrupted.
He had no time to plan, and now he had no choice but to take action! He could only fight to the death!
"Okay, okay, I didn't expect you to betray me. Let's die together! Shoot!"
Wang Qi looked at Meng Tian and said with gritted teeth, and all the soldiers around him started to move.
They were all elite soldiers trained by Wang Qi himself. Individually, they couldn't match a master like Meng Tian, but when they worked together, they were incredibly powerful!
Meng Tian is an expert in martial arts, but two men are no match for four. Moreover, although Wang Qi is old, he was Bai Qi's deputy back then.
His martial arts skills were not inferior to Meng Tian's at all. In just a moment, Meng Tian was surrounded and his hands and feet were tied with iron chains.
For a moment, they were in a desperate situation again! And at this moment, a flaming horse appeared in the sky and rushed towards the barracks at an extremely fast speed!