Ninety-nine Women Born with a Lonely Star (Complete) - 22

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Chapter 238 The Death of the First Emperor Duan

Tianya was somewhat surprised. Could this Taoist priest Xu have had an affair with the Empress Dowager?

The affairs of the Qin Dynasty were inherently mysterious, and even if something did happen, it would be quite normal. He possessed some historical common sense. Take the Empress Dowager before him, for example. She was the wife of King Zhuangxiang, but actually the mistress of the unscrupulous merchant Lü Buwei. After becoming pregnant, Lü Buwei gave her to King Zhuangxiang, who was still down on his luck before ascending the throne.

King Zhuangxiang, in his desperation, fell for Lü Buwei's trick. Because of his lust for women, he was not only kept in the dark, but he also lost the empire his ancestors had built to Lü Buwei's family. Ying Zheng was the son of Lü Buwei and this woman before him.

Did she really say that?

Duan Tianya saw tears glistening in her eyes.

He hadn't expected this woman to shed tears. And for a Taoist priest at that. Duan Tianya couldn't help but admire Xu Fu.

No wonder, what a skill!

In truth, Duan Tianya found the woman before him quite pathetic. She was merely a pawn in a man's game, a wanton woman in the eyes of the world. Yet, her tears at this moment were undeniably genuine. "

Alright," the Empress Dowager flicked her sleeves. "Zheng'er, you may leave!" "

Yes,

" Duan Tianya turned. He had barely taken twenty steps when he saw a man with hawk-like eyes approaching. To his astonishment, this man bore a striking resemblance to himself, almost identical.

His attire, unlike Duan Tianya's shabby appearance, exuded an imposing aura.

This man was undoubtedly the real Ying Zheng.

He too had seen Duan Tianya.

Duan Tianya pondered whether he should intervene.

As he thought this, he saw someone leap down from the rooftop.

The speed was incredible.

A figure carrying a sword flew towards him, and Ying Zheng caught it with one hand.

He collapsed in agony.

But he heard a heavy thud as a knife pierced flesh. Ying Zheng, seemingly out of nowhere, produced a knife and plunged it into the assassin's heart.

With a thud, both men collapsed simultaneously before Duan Tianya.

Duan Tianya could hardly believe it—not that he couldn't believe someone had been killed or someone had killed, but that Qin Shi Huang, a figure of such profound historical significance to China, had been so easily eliminated!

But the unexpected always happens.

This was history.

Duan Tianya immediately rushed forward, dragging their bodies into the flowerbed.

The flowers in the palace grew so tall that once they were inside, they were practically impossible to find.

As Duan Tianya pondered his next move, he suddenly saw three guards wielding long spears and carrying torches.

Duan Tianya instantly struck their pressure points.

Three torches simultaneously landed beside Ying Zheng's body.

He watched as a raging fire erupted, engulfing the entire garden.

Flames shot skyward, and guards from elsewhere rushed to the scene.

Some brought water to put out the fire, but Duan Tianya shouted to stop them.

Once the guards saw Duan Tianya's face, no one said anything; they all stood there staring at him.

The Empress Dowager also came out. "Zheng'er, why didn't you call for help to put out the fire?"

Duan Tianya smiled and said, "I've long wanted to build a new garden for Mother. Now's perfect. Let this fire burn it all down, and then I'll build a garden for Mother that will be unparalleled in history."

The Empress Dowager smiled. "It's rare to see such filial piety. I'll listen to you."

She turned and left.

Duan Tianya waited until the entire garden was reduced to ashes before turning away.

"Where's Hongxian?"

He looked around. "

I'm here," a gentle hand patted his shoulder.

Duan Tianya gazed into her eyes. "You saw everything?"

"Yes, Your Majesty," Hongxian knelt on the ground.

"What kind of emperor am I ?

You are not only the emperor, but from this day forward, you are the emperor of the Great Qin Dynasty."

Duan Tianya felt a surge of excitement; being Qin Shi Huang must feel wonderful.

But he knew that the position of emperor wasn't one that anyone could simply choose, nor one that anyone could simply choose to remain in.

"Alright, I'll listen to you.

Who is your master?"

"She's the princess of King Zhuangxiang."

"Oh, Duan Tianya understands a bit!"

Chapter 239 The Supreme

Palace is truly a wonderful place. He couldn't get enough of the delicacies. Dishes were served one after another, and Duan Tianya and Afang tasted them one by one. The flavors were indeed excellent.

Not only were the dishes delicious, but the beautiful women serving them were also exceptionally beautiful.

Thinking about it, China is a vast and abundant land, producing not only fine food but also countless beautiful women.

Beauty is a feast for the eyes, and Duan Tianya thoroughly enjoyed his meal, lingering on it!

After the meal, Duan Tianya looked at the moonlight outside the window. The moon was almost full, its hazy silver light spilling across the ground. In the moonlight, Afang by the window appeared remarkably light, like a moon goddess. Duan Tianya suddenly felt that this woman possessed a breathtaking purity, as pure as mountain spring water, every drop of which stirred his heart.

Duan Tianya took Afang's hand.

Duan Tianya clearly felt Afang's hand tremble slightly.

He hugged her, then released her.

He reached out and gently touched her nose with his finger. "Tired? Go to sleep!"

Afang didn't move, only staring intently at Duan Tianya.

She nestled into his arms.

Duan Tianya gently stroked her hair, strand by strand.

After a long while, he whispered in her ear, "It's late, go to sleep!"

"No, I just want to hold you like this."

Duan Tianya clearly smelled the fragrance of Afang's virginity, took a deep breath, gently pushed her away, and smiled, "Go to sleep!"

Afang reluctantly went into the room Hongxian had prepared for her.

Duan Tianya entered a room—Hongxian's room. In the soft candlelight, he saw Hongxian sitting on a stool, embroidering lotus flowers. "

What are you embroidering?

" "Lotus flowers." "

Why are you embroidering lotus flowers?" "

My nickname is Lotus Flower." "

How do you think my embroidery is?"

Duan Tianya looked at the lotus flowers embroidered by Hongxian. The pink lotus buds were still closed, and a dragonfly, seemingly about to take flight, perched atop one of the buds.

What was that dragonfly doing?

What do you think?

Duan Tianya smiled. "It's probably in love with the flower!

Hehe, a dragonfly in love with a lotus.

Are you sleepy? I'll fetch some water for you to wash your feet, okay?" "

Okay! "

Duan Tianya sat down on the edge of the bed.

After a while, Hongxian brought over a golden basin.

Hongxian squatted down, staring blankly at Duan Tianya's shoes. "

Never seen shoes like these before, have you!"

"I've never seen anything like this before," Hongxian said, a little surprised. "I've never seen shoes like yours before.

" Duan Tianya untied his shoelaces and took off his shoes.

Hongxian followed suit and took off Duan Tianya's other shoe. "

Your shoes are so strange." "

Of course they're strange, these shoes are much more advanced than the ones you wear. "

Hongxian gently took off Duan Tianya's socks

and put his feet in the water. "

This feels amazing.

Have you ever washed someone's feet before?"

Hongxian smiled, revealing two small dimples at the corners of her mouth. "I used to wash my grandma's feet when I was little, but I haven't done it since she passed away."

Hongxian's fingers gently massaged Duan Tianya's feet, feeling soft and comfortable.

"Comfortable?

" "Of course it's comfortable.

It would be even better if you could give me a bath, I haven't had one in a long time."

Even in the candlelight, Duan Tianya could see Hongxian's face turn red. "

If it's inconvenient, that's fine," Duan Tianya smiled, trying to smooth things over.

A voice barely audible came from behind. "

If you want."

Duan Tianya certainly wanted this fiery yet tender girl to give him a bath. But he controlled his impulse.

"I'm going to sleep, you should go to sleep early too!"

"But, but, didn't you say you wanted to take a bath?" "

In a couple of days!

I'm thick-skinned, not that delicate, I sleep more comfortably without a bath."

"Oh!

" Hongxian lifted Duan Tianya's feet and dried them.

Duan Tianya lay in bed, thinking that tomorrow would definitely be a very special day.

Thinking this, he drifted off to sleep... 238 BC, the ninth year of King Zheng of Qin, this year Zheng was 18 years old. It was his first year of governing.

Early in the morning, all the civil and military officials of the Qin Dynasty stood in the court.

Duan Tianya sat steadily on the throne symbolizing the supreme ruler. "

Your Majesty, the Grand Historian Teng has a memorial to present."

Duan Tianya said coldly. "

The alliance of the six states poses a great threat to our Qin Empire. I am willing to lead troops to stop the alliance of the six states." "

Which country do you want to start with?" "

Your Majesty, I want to start with South Korea." "

Why?"

South Korea is closest to our country, but its territory is not vast, and the King of Han is incompetent. We can mobilize the entire nation's forces to conquer South Korea in one fell swoop. This will not only give us South Korea's fertile territory but also send a message to the other five states, letting them know that the Great Qin Empire is determined to conquer the world, and no one can stop it. Anyone who hinders the Great Qin Empire's unification will be killed without mercy!

Duan Tianya asked, "My beloved ministers, what are your opinions?"

Wang Jian has a memorial to present. "

Speak!" "

Although South Korea is small, it has the combined support of five states, so we cannot act rashly."

"Any other opinions?" "

Your subject Wei Liao has something to say." "

Speak." "

Although these six states have formed an alliance, their relationship is not unbreakable. If we want to unify, we must divide and weaken them. We must use our best strategists, with the best gifts and beautiful women, to befriend the high-ranking officials of each state, persuading them that while we are attacking one state, the others will not intervene. This will greatly increase our chances of victory. If they are united, we will become a weary army, and even if we conquer one or two states, our losses will be enormous." "If any country were to attack our country now, the consequences would be unimaginable."

"Yes, I understand." "

Nei Shi Teng, obey."

"Yes."

Duan Tianya asked the eunuch beside him, "Where is the tiger tally?"

The eunuch whispered in Duan Tianya's ear, "Your Majesty, you've forgotten, the tiger tally is behind the throne."

Duan Tianya reached behind him and indeed felt a semi-circular object.

Looking at it, it was indeed a tiger tally. Duan Tianya thought, "How could such an important thing be left so carelessly? This Ying Zheng!" "Strange?

Why is there only half left?"

The eunuch whispered, "Your Majesty has forgotten, the other half is with the deputy commander of the army."

Duan Tianya immediately understood. "Even in ancient times, people were already preventing counterfeiting."

"Nei Shi Teng, obey."

"Yes."

Nei Shi Teng knelt in the court.

The eunuch

presented the half of the tiger tally to Nei Shi Teng. Nei Shi Teng carefully held the half in both hands. "

You will gather the entire nation's forces in the shortest possible time and begin the attack on the Southern Barbarians."

"Yes, Your Majesty! To repay Your Majesty's kindness, Neishi Teng will die a thousand deaths!"

Neishi Teng's eyes welled up with tears. For a general, not being able to command the armies of the world is a disgrace; not being able to awe the world on the battlefield and establish great military achievements—what joy is there in life? He tightly gripped the half of the tiger tally given to him by the King, his thoughts swirling. Years ago, he had explained his plan to destroy the six states to Ying Zheng's father, but the king clearly didn't care, let alone teach him the tiger tally that could command all the armies of the world.

Looking at the King of Qin sitting high above him, he knew this man was capable of ruling the world. "

Wei Liao, obey my command!"

"Yes.

I will give you the beauties and wealth you need. Go and recruit the best diplomatic talents. Use any means necessary to infiltrate the inner circle of the high-ranking officials of each state, intercept, dismantle, and destroy the alliance plans of the six states. Then we will divide and conquer them." "

Yes, Wei Liao, obey my command!"

"Your Majesty is wise!

Your Majesty is wise!" All the ministers knelt on the ground and shouted in unison.

Duan Tianya stood up, looking at the court officials below. He finally understood why so many people risked execution to vie for this position.

The feeling of looking down on the world was beyond description.

After the morning court session, Duan Tianya casually looked at the bamboo slips.

To be honest, he couldn't understand them. Few people could understand traditional Chinese characters in modern times, let alone the Qin Dynasty's seal script, which looked like gibberish. He wasn't really looking at them, just curious, but he had to admit that the characters written at that time were quite beautiful, each stroke full of spirit. Duan Tianya thought, these people who wrote memorials have indeed practiced excellent calligraphy! Seeing that Duan Tianya didn't intend to move, the

little eunuch whispered in his ear, "Your Majesty, it's time to pay your respects to the Empress Dowager every day."

Chapter 240 The Execution Begins

Duan Tianya looked at the little eunuch in front of him and asked, "What's your name?"

"Wang Qi."

"Wang Qi, how many years have you been in the palace?"

"Five years." "

Do you like the palace?"

"Yes!"

"Do you like women?" Wang Qi hadn't expected Duan Tianya to ask that.

"It's alright, just tell the truth."

Wang Qi stammered, "Yes." "

Wouldn't it be alright if I gave you a woman?"

"Nonsense," Wang Qi knelt on the ground, "I wouldn't dare, what have I done wrong?"

Duan Tianya pulled him up and tried to speak.

Wang Qi was still too scared to get up. "

Just tell me the truth. If you don't, I'll have you killed right now." "

Okay, I'll talk, I'll talk." "

Tell me, which palace maids are you particularly close to?"

"Yes, yes!

" "How many?"

Duan Tianya asked coldly.

"Three, three!"

Duan Tianya laughed. "Three, you're something else, kid. Tell me, what do these three do?"

"Three palace maids."

"Wait a minute, there must be others!" "

Yes, yes, there's also Consort Li, Consort Li."

"Damn, this little eunuch is too cunning, daring to mess with Ying Zheng's wife." "

Okay, what are the names of those three palace maids?"

Wang Qi seemed to remember something. "They call themselves... they call themselves...!"

"Tell me, it's alright.

" "They call themselves... Liu Ming'er, Zhou Mei, Li Huanhuan.

" Hearing these names, they all sounded dishonest.

"Tell me, what good deeds have you done?" "

We, Your Majesty, were all forced to do by them."

"Tell me," Duan Tianya said coldly.

They called me, asking me to help them solve their problems.

Solve what problems?

Duan Tianya pressed on relentlessly. They wanted me to help them with their physical needs.

Duan Tianya thought to himself, "This Wang Qi is incredibly audacious, actually daring to sleep with Ying Zheng's wife. Such a person cannot be allowed to live.

" "Guards!"

Several men entered. "

Drag this guy out and execute him."

"Your Majesty, please have mercy!" "Your Majesty, don't kill me!" "Your Majesty…" Wang Qi was dragged away.

Duan Tianya went alone to the Empress Dowager's quarters.

To Duan Tianya's displeasure, it took him a long time to announce his arrival before the Empress Dowager's door finally opened.

Duan Tianya looked at the disheveled Empress Dowager with suspicion. "

Mother, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"No, no."

Duan Tianya saw a shadow flash behind the screen and shouted, "Who is it?"

A figure slowly emerged from behind the screen. "It's me.

" Duan Tianya saw a strangely-looking but rather imposing man.

Seeing the man's loosely fastened belt, and recalling the long delay before the Empress Dowager opened the door, Duan Tianya knew the two must have been up to no good.

Duan Tianya remembered that the Qin Empress Dowager had three main husbands in history: Ying Zheng's nominal father, Lü Buwei, and Lao.

This man looked foolish; if he wasn't the wise and capable Lü Buwei, then he must be Lao, who made his living through his body.

Duan Tianya gave him a cold look. "Why did it take you so long to open the door?" "

Just now, your mother and I..." Duan Tianya's gaze suddenly sharpened like a drawn sword.

He turned and left without looking back.

Duan Tianya returned to the main hall. "Guards!" "Yes!"

Two men immediately nodded and stood before him. "

Go and summon the commander of the Imperial Guards.

" "Yes." A

moment later, the commander of the Imperial Guards arrived. "

Your subject, Wang Ben, has come to see you." "

You immediately arrest and kill Lao."

Wang Ben was very agitated. "I have been waiting for this day for a long time.

How many men does that traitor have?" "

About 2,000." "

How many men can you organize in the shortest time?"

"5,000." "

Good, two to one. You immediately take men to arrest and kill Lao."

"But, the Empress Dowager..." Duan Tianya drew his sword and threw it to him. "Take it. Anyone who tries to stop me will be killed without mercy. Arrest the Empress Dowager as well. Bring me back that traitor's head."

"Yes!

" Watching Wang Ben leave, Duan Tianya finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He called out, "Go and summon the head eunuch."

"Yes."

After a while, an old eunuch was summoned.

This old eunuch was unremarkable, except for his piercing eyes.

"Master, what are your orders?"

"Listen carefully, Wang Qi was just killed by me for corrupting the harem. His crime was having illicit affairs with three palace maids: Consort Li, Liu Ming'er, Zhou Mei, and Li Huanhuan. Immediately banish these four to the Cold Palace, and announce to all palace maids and concubines that if such a thing happens again, whether it's a eunuch, a concubine, or a palace maid, they will all be executed without mercy." "

Yes, Your Majesty, I understand." "

Also, go and find a dutiful and obedient eunuch."

"Your Majesty, Hu Liu used to be quite good. I guarantee it. He served you well, but he was framed by that brat Wang Qi. When Wang Qi was in power, we didn't dare say anything." "

Alright, go and summon Hu Liu."

"Yes."

A moment later, a handsome young eunuch arrived with a guard.

Duan Tianya asked, "Are you Hu Liu?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, you've finally brought me back." "I know Your Majesty is wise; one day you will bring me back."

Duan Tianya didn't have time to ask him about the details. "

You know what's going on in the palace, right?

I've served Your Majesty for eight years; I know where every flower and blade of grass in the palace grows."

"Good, Duan Tianya needs someone like that." "

Report, Your Majesty, Lao has rebelled! His retainers are fighting with General Wang's men."

"Good, how's the situation?" "

General Wang's men are launching a strong attack on the Empress Dowager's residence."

"Damn it, they actually kept so many people in the Empress Dowager's residence; no wonder they're so arrogant."

At this moment, many people gradually gathered in the hall; most of the civil and military officials had arrived. "

Your Majesty, what's going on?" Wang Jian asked.

Duan Tianya coldly replied, "That traitor Lao has rebelled."

Wang Jian suddenly prostrated himself on the ground, "My army is willing to enter the capital to help suppress him."

"Not yet, my guards are already fighting."

Everyone waited anxiously.

Suddenly, a handsome old man burst into the hall. "

Your Majesty, what's going on? A fight has broken out!"

"Prime Minister Lü, you've come too."

Duan Tianya squinted at the newcomer. If he wasn't mistaken, this was Lü Buwei, the greatest traitor in ancient China.

Duan Tianya suddenly stood up. "You still have the nerve to say that? Wasn't it you who brought that depraved scoundrel, Lao, into the palace? Still pretending to be innocent?

Guards, drag Lü Buwei away!

" "Yes!" Immediately, two men stepped forward and restrained Lü Buwei. "

Your Majesty, you can't do this! I haven't done anything wrong!" "

Haven't done anything wrong?"

First, you have corrupted the court; second, you have brought traitors into the palace, disrupting the stability of my Great Qin Dynasty; third, you have hoarded valuables, attempting to overthrow the Qin Dynasty. I have tolerated you for too long, but today I have no reason to forgive you. Guards! Drag him out and execute him immediately!

Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty! Now is the time of rebellion; you cannot execute the pillar of the nation!

Your Majesty, many civil and military officials kneel and beg for mercy.

Duan Tianya knew that if he went against the will of the people and killed Lü Buwei, it would chill their hearts, and things would become difficult.

Very well, I will spare your life because so many people have pleaded for your life, but I will strip you of all your titles and demote you to a commoner. You must immediately dismiss all your guests, and if you commit any further illegal acts, your entire family will be executed.

Lu Buwei stood up, laughing loudly, "You've grown up, you don't need me anymore. Fine, I'm leaving. I'll make my business as successful as possible, but I'll always just be a businessman. You'd better know your place..." Looking at Lu Buwei's lonely figure, Duan Tianya suddenly felt a pang of sorrow. This great tyrant had schemed his whole life, but in the end, he was abandoned by his own son. This was fate; no matter how glorious you were, your downfall was equally desolate.

Chapter 241:

The events at the Qing Palace were as expected. "

Report, Your Majesty, we've been surrounded by Lao's retainers." Many people were outside.

Many of the civil officials below were ashen-faced, their hands trembling. What to do? What to do? Only Wang Jian and a few other ministers remained calm, drawing their swords. "Your Majesty, we'll protect you and fight our way out!" Duan Tianya

stepped down from the dragon throne, drew a general's saber, and said, "Follow me and fight our way out!"

Immediately, more than twenty people followed.

As soon as they stepped outside, they saw General Wang, fighting and retreating, covered in wounds.

Lao, brandishing his sword menacingly, led the way, followed by

the Empress Dowager, surrounded by a dense crowd. Duan Tianya pulled up General Wang, whose body was already bleeding profusely.

"Your Majesty, I deserve to die!"

"It's not your fault," the Empress Dowager muttered, "I was

just unaware of this villain's power." No one had ever witnessed the speed of Duan Tianya's blade.

Lao was the first to see it, but he only had one chance.

By the time he saw Duan Tianya's blade, his head had already flown off.

This was something he hadn't expected; if he had, it would have gone far beyond his reach.

Lao's men, seeing their heads gone, their souls had already flown away, and they fled in all directions.

The generals, witnessing Duan Tianya's unparalleled swordsmanship, were all greatly impressed.

They all knelt on the ground in unison, shouting, "Long live the King! Long live the King! Long live the King!"

"Hang Lao's head at the Meridian Gate for a year, and have his body slowly sliced and fed to the dogs."

"Your Majesty, there are two of Lao's sons.

" Duan Tianya glanced at the two three- or four-year-old children.

The Empress Dowager suddenly knelt on the ground, pleading, "Please, for my sake as your mother, spare them!"

Duan Tianya walked up to her and whispered in her ear, "When you brought this trash to kill me, why didn't you think to plead for me?"

"Kill! "

Immediately, two warriors drew their swords. Before they

could even utter a sound, two more little devils joined the ranks of the King of Hell.

Looking at the Empress Dowager who had already fainted, Wang Jian asked, "Your Majesty, what do you intend to do with her?"

"Kill!

Your Majesty, she is your mother. Killing her will bring shame upon us.

Take her to a place where I will never see her again.

" Wang Jian nodded, "Your Majesty, I know what to do.

" "General Wang, can you still fight?"

General Wang resolutely raised his sword and stood up, "Your Majesty, I can!" "

Good. Take your men and bring back all the scattered people, but don't kill a single one. Give them some silver to send them away."

"Yes." "

Also, exterminate Lao's entire family.

" "Yes!"

Duan Tianya sheathed his sword and

turned to return to the palace.

Duan Tianya didn't dare utter a single word the entire way, and neither did Hu Liu.

"Hu Liu, do you have any concubines I've never had before?"

Hu Liu's eyes lit up as soon as the king mentioned women. "

Yes, Your Majesty, you can have as many as you want.

" "Do you have any gentle, tender ones?"

"Yes, a palace maid just entered the palace recently, I'll take you there right away.

" Duan Tianya was led by Hu Liu to the Taihe Hall. After a simple meal, Hu Liu clapped his hands, and a young eunuch carried in a quilt, which he carried directly to the bed.

Hu Liu waved to the eunuch, and the two left, Hu Liu closing the door behind them.

Duan Tianya walked to the bedside, lifted the quilt, and a cowering body was revealed before him.

A voluptuous, alluring body was displayed before Duan Tianya's eyes.

The woman's eyes were tightly closed.

She dared not look at anyone.

Duan Tianya pressed his fingers on the woman's smooth back, feeling a tremor that penetrated his soul.

Duan Tianya sat on the edge of the bed. "What's wrong? Don't be nervous."

The woman suddenly turned around and stood up. Kneeling on the mat, she cried, "Your Majesty, please spare me! Your Majesty, please spare me!" Duan Tianya

was a little taken aback. He raised his hand and stood up to speak. "

I dare not.

I only want Your Majesty to let me go back."

"Why?" Duan Tianya asked. "

This is not where I wanted to be. They captured me and said that if I didn't come with them, they would kill my entire family." "

Isn't my family good enough? Why don't you want to be with me?"

"No, it's not that Your Majesty is bad, it's just that I'm already engaged to Wang Er from this village.

" Duan Tianya was somewhat impressed by the woman's boldness and devotion. "

I can let you go, but can you be sure your Wang Er will still want you?" "

He will be willing. He said he would love me for a lifetime." "

Alright, go back, but there's one condition: if your Wang Er doesn't want you anymore, then come back, okay?" "

Okay," the woman happily kowtowed on the bed.

Duan Tianya took a set of clothes from the wardrobe and handed them to her. "Put these on. Remember, don't tell anyone about seeing me. If you tell anyone, your Wang Er won't like you anymore." "

I understand," the woman thanked him as she put on the clothes.

Duan Tianya took out a shoe and personally helped the woman put it on.

First one foot, then the other.

Seeing Duan Tianya's earnest expression, the woman gently kissed his forehead.

Duan Tianya smiled and handed her something.

The woman asked curiously, "What is this?" "

This is my jade pendant. Seeing this jade pendant is like my personal presence.

With this jade pendant, no one will make things difficult for you."

The woman took the jade pendant, looked at Duan Tianya with lingering affection, and said, "Your Majesty, my name is Qiao'er. I'm leaving."

Duan Tianya waved to her.

Duan Tianya shook his head. This approach wasn't his style, but he always felt that a woman who could steadfastly uphold her love was worthy of respect.

To such a woman, Duan Tianya felt his murderous intent and bestiality vanish completely, replaced only by endless pity and tenderness.

Chapter 242 The Number One Beauty of Qin Duan

Tianya was a little tired. He was human, not a god.

Humans get tired.

Struggle requires strength, confidence, endurance, and often, the most precious thing: courage. The value of courage lies in persisting to the end when others have given up hope!

Early the next morning, Duan Tianya went alone to the streets of Xianyang. He wanted to see what kind of city Xianyang was.

The streets were bustling with activity, carriages flowing like water and horses like dragons.

"Sir, come here! Sir, come here! Our ladies at Yixiang Pavilion are the most charming, guaranteed to give you a wonderful experience, a three-year dream!"

Duan Tianya smiled, surprised by the enthusiasm of the Qin Dynasty ladies.

He was about to go in to see for himself.

A well-dressed, strikingly handsome middle-aged man called out loudly, "Would you like your fortune told, sir?"

Duan Tianya walked towards his stall. "

Can I tell accurately?

Try writing a character and you'll know."

Duan Tianya didn't use a pen; he simply wrote a large "土" (earth) character on the ground with his finger. "Don't ask about anything else, just tell me what I do for a living."

The middle-aged man nodded and muttered, "地 (earth) is originally a horizontal line. You wrote the character '土,' which is '土' with a horizontal line added on top. '土'

with a horizontal line added on top makes the character '王' (king)." Thump! The middle-aged man knelt before Duan Tianya. "You are the King

!" Duan Tianya, seeing the curious glances from all around, quickly helped him up. "You do have some skill with characters. What's your name?" "

My name is Li Si. I'm a retainer of Prime Minister Lü Buwei. Now that Prime Minister Lü has fallen, many people have left Xianyang. I originally planned to leave as well, but since childhood I've studied under Xun Kuang, diligently learning the 'Art of Kingship,' but unfortunately, I've never had the opportunity to use it." "

Tell me your thoughts."

Currently, Qin is powerful, and the other states are subservient. The best course of action now is to seize this golden opportunity, destroy the other states, establish an empire, and unify the world. If we don't act quickly, once the other states regain their strength and unite, even the wisest emperor like the Yellow Emperor cannot conquer them!

Alright, then follow me and help me unify the world.

Li Si prostrated himself on the ground, thanking the emperor for his great favor. "

Get up, tell me exactly what to do.

" "Yes, the six states have been at war for a long time, and there are many internal conflicts. Your Majesty should secretly send strategists, carrying gold and jade, to persuade the six states. Those renowned figures in the states who can be bribed should be treated generously; those who refuse should be assassinated. This will divide and weaken the states. Then, a capable general should lead a large army to take advantage of the situation and defeat them one by one! The great cause of unification can then be achieved!"

"Hmm, this Li Si is indeed talented. His explanations are similar to those of that other person, only clearer and more concise! It seems that the ancient master Xun Kuang truly taught a good disciple."

Duan Tianya said, "Let's go, let's go into Yixiang Tower and take a look."

Li Si followed Duan Tianya inside, not even glancing at the fortune-telling stall again.

As soon as they entered, they heard someone shouting from Yixiang Pavilion, "Aren't the girls at Yixiang Pavilion beautiful?"

Many below shouted in their hoarse voices, "Beautiful!

Aren't the girls at Yixiang Pavilion charming?"

"Charming!

Now, please welcome Qin Ge, the most beautiful woman in Qin, to play a piece on the guzheng."

"Good, good, good..." A woman in purple emerged from behind a screen.

Suddenly, all sound ceased.

The ground was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

She possessed a naturally smiling face, her eyes sparkling and captivating, her every glance graceful. A smile without fading, a hint of anger without a hint of resentment, her walk was like a lotus blossom, each step graceful and elegant. Duan Tianya thought to himself, "What a beauty, the most beautiful woman in Qin!

A woman you could dream of for three nights after just one look."

"Li Si, I want this woman."

Li Si whispered, "I've heard from the bottom of the iceberg that it won't be easy to win her over." Duan Tianya resolutely replied, "I want this woman no matter what.

Tell me, how will it be difficult?" Could it be that even the wealth of the Great Qin Kingdom couldn't attract her? Aren't all the women who make a living in Yixiang Pavilion after money?

Well, Your Majesty, you may not know this, but it's said that this woman doesn't come here to sell her charms for money.

Then what is it for?

Don't tell me she's naturally promiscuous and just enjoys having affairs with different men.

I've heard that's not the case. They all say that this woman is already 20 years old and no one has been able to take her virginity.

Don't tell me she's a virgin!

No one has said that. There's just one rumor that this woman made a bold statement five years ago: she's waiting for someone, and if she doesn't wait for that person, even if her hair turns white, she won't be with a man!

That's so audacious.

Yes!

The guzheng began to play, and under Qin Ge's gentle fingers, everyone was transported to a different world, sometimes joyful, sometimes sorrowful, sometimes soothing, sometimes urgent... Ding-dong, it stopped abruptly.

Duan Tianya nodded helplessly; even three days of lingering music couldn't compare.

Seeing Duan Tianya's extraordinary aura and luxurious attire, the madam quickly prepared a fine private room for him.

Duan Tianya declined the madam's good suggestion to find him a girl. "

I have someone I love, you go ahead with your business!"

The madam gave him an exaggerated smile and casually flicked her handkerchief. "You should have said so earlier! Okay, I won't bother you any longer, come often!"

What was Li Si doing over there?

Li Si arrived at the door of Qin Ge's room. There were several people at the door, with two burly men guarding it, preventing anyone from entering.

Li Si stepped forward and loudly announced, "Tell Miss Qin Ge that her uncle has come to see her."

All the infatuated men who wanted to get close to Qin Ge turned their gazes to Li Si.

The two burly men were also a little confused.

One of them asked, "Really?"

"Of course, what uncle would be fake?"

Li Si shouted, "Little girl, your uncle has come to see you, tell them to let me in."

The two burly men exchanged glances, and one of them said, "Wait a moment, I'll go in and inform him."

After a while, the burly man opened the door a crack, nodded to Li Si, and said, "You can go in now."

Seeing the fawning expressions on everyone's faces, Li Si slipped through the crack in the door.

The door closed instantly.

When Li Si saw the beautiful woman, she was drinking tea.

She turned and glanced at Li Si

, smiling slightly. "Uncle, I don't think I've seen you before!"

Li

Si chuckled self-deprecatingly. "

You'll have to acknowledge me as your uncle sooner or later, but I've brought the person you've been waiting for."

"Oh, really?"

Qin Ge put down her teacup and asked, "Do you know who I'm waiting for?"

Li Si replied, "The person I brought is the person you've been waiting for."

Qin Ge smiled and shook his head. "Forget it. Over the years, countless people have claimed to be the person I've been waiting for, but I've never met them. All I've received is disappointment.

This time is different. This person is the one you've been waiting for.

How so?

This person has the world in his heart, is full of knowledge, possesses the wisdom to encompass the universe, and has the ambition to swallow the world whole. There

really is such a person.

Yes, and I've brought him here.

" Qin Ge pondered. "

What's your name, Li Si?

How did you know that the person I've been waiting for is this kind of person?

From the sound of your zither.

" "Zither sound?

Yes, people have five voices, and zithers have five notes.

Although you didn't say anything, your zither sound told me everything.

Your zither sound is magnificent, with the tone of a phoenix soaring to the heavens, so I know what kind of person you've been waiting for.

Rare indeed.

" Qin Ge sighed. "I never thought there would be anyone who could understand my zither.

Actually, I'm not the only one who understands your zither; there's also the person I brought." "

Who is he to you?"

"He is my master."

"Oh, let me think."

She thought for a long time before saying, "Tell him to come over at midnight!"

Li Si bowed deeply and left satisfied.

Duan Tianya kept looking at the tear-dropping Guanyin statue in the house. "

Master, I've said it's settled. She wants you to come over at midnight."

Midnight? Duan Tianya was a little confused!

"Why not now?"

She didn't say.

Duan Tianya nodded... Midnight, the moon was bright in the sky. Duan Tianya covered his face and leaped onto the roof. With

a few leaps, he landed on the roof of Qin Ge's room, lifted the tiles, and saw Qin Ge reading a book by lamplight.

Ding, ding, ding, midnight had arrived.

Duan Tianya flipped over and sat down on the table opposite Qin Ge.

Qin Ge seemed to have expected Duan Tianya's visit. "

You've come."

Duan Tianya looked around to make sure she was talking to him. She was talking to him before he even spoke, as if they were very familiar. "

Do you know me?

" "Yes."

"Where?" "

In my dream."

Duan Tianya felt that this woman was a little strange.

Qin Ge put down her book and walked up to him. "I've finally waited for you."

Duan Tianya smiled. "You really saw me in your dreams?" "

Not only did I see you, but many times.

In my dreams, I even dreamt that you wrote lyrics for me. Can you sing the lyrics of 'Spring Flowers and Autumn Moon' for me?"

In Duan Tianya's memory, there was only one "Spring Flowers and Autumn Moon

," Li Yu's lament for the fall of his kingdom. "When will the spring flowers and autumn moon end? How much of the past do I know? Last night, I heard the wind again in my small building. My homeland is unbearable to recall in the bright moonlight. The carved railings and jade steps should still be there, only the rosy cheeks have changed. How much sorrow can one have? It's like a river of spring water flowing eastward. "

Duan Tianya recited the poem to her like a memorized text. "

Very good, I like it very much. As a reward for you, I will offer myself to you tonight.

Do you want it?"

Could Duan Tianya refuse such kindness?

No! "

Alright, let's rest." Whew, the woman blew out the candle.

Suddenly, Duan Tianya felt three terrifying lights pierce him in the darkness.

Duan Tianya groaned and fell down.

The candles were lit again.

Looking at Ying Zheng lying motionless on the ground, Qin Ge smiled. "You're dead. My mission is finally complete. I just didn't expect it to be so easy!

Actually, I didn't want to kill you, but we can't coexist.

Is Duan Tianya so easy to kill?

If Duan Tianya died so easily, would he still be called Duan Tianya?"

Duan Tianya subdued this most beautiful assassin with just one finger.

He carried her to the bed.

Frankly, he hated being plotted against.

Looking at Qin Ge's terrified eyes, Duan Tianya felt an unprecedented pleasure.

He stripped off her clothes piece by piece, until she

was completely naked.

She was displayed before him, but for such a woman, Duan Tianya felt no pity.

He stripped himself naked as well.

He lay on top of her, gently sucking, whispering tenderly in her ear, "Do you know what it means to ruthlessly seduce a flower?

I'll let you experience it tonight.

There's a feeling called 'reluctant acceptance,' rejecting evil and welcoming instinct, so one can never truly conquer oneself."

When Duan Tianya fully entered the woman who wanted him dead, he released her pressure points.

He wanted to drive her mad, utterly mad.

He wanted to completely destroy her will.

He wanted her to know that the Great Qin was invincible, that his iron plow could traverse any land he needed, including any woman he desired… After a storm of passion, Duan Tianya knew this woman was indeed a virgin.

She lay on the bed, completely naked. She looked at the roof, and through the few tiles Duan Tianya had removed, she could see that the moon was exceptionally round tonight, and the stars were exceptionally bright. “

Actually, you could be a good woman, staying home to be a wife and mother.”

The woman smiled, tears glistening on her face, but “I was born in this turbulent era, destined to be a sacrifice.” “

You can come back to the palace with me. I will make you a queen, and together we will unify the six kingdoms.”

Qin Ge’s tears wouldn’t stop. “I can’t do it. I was chosen from among thousands, trained over many years to assassinate you. If I betray them, they will kill my whole family.

But now your plan has failed, and they will not let you go.”

But they will spare my family.

You can stay with me until I defeat Zhao, and then… they won’t give me that much time.

Go!

Qin Ge looked resolutely at Duan Tianya.

Duan Tianya got up and began to dress, one piece at a time.

When he was dressed, he walked to the door and glanced back.

Qin Ge suddenly jumped off the bed and ran into his arms.

The two embraced for a long, long time, so long they lost track of time.

Duan Tianya whispered in her ear, “Don’t you hate me?”

“No.”

Duan Tianya’s heartstrings trembled.

“I have a request, may I?

Tell me.

If you can unify the six kingdoms, can you help me take care of my parents? They are living a very hard life!”

" Okay.

That's good then."

Duan Tianya felt himself being pushed out.

The door closed.

Qin Ge was silently weeping, but he couldn't hear her.

Forever!

Duan Tianya glanced sadly at the two bodyguards guarding the door.

He turned and left.

He had a dream that night.

Early the next morning, he got up and brought Li Si to the door of Qin Ge's room. "

Let me in."

"I'm sorry, we can't let you in without Miss's permission."

Duan Tianya was furious. "I'll say it again. Let me in." "

No matter how many times you say it, we can't let you in without Miss's permission.

" Duan Tianya looked at these two spies from Zhao and could no longer hold back.

With a whirlwind kick, the two men in front of him were off to report to the King of Hell.

Duan Tianya burst through the door.

Qin Ge lay quietly on the bed, wearing that purple dress, very elegant, very neat, and very beautiful.

She held a piece of paper in her hand.

On the paper were a few words written neatly: "

If there is an afterlife... If there is an afterlife... If there is an afterlife... Remember me!"

Remember me!

Remember me!

Chapter 244 The assassin

Duan Tianya picked up Qin Ge and carried him back to the palace.

He buried Qin Ge with the honors of a state funeral.

... In the court, Duan Tianya sat upright.

Wang Jian, has the army led by the eunuch Teng left yet? Your

Majesty, the 150,000-strong army led by the eunuch Teng has arrived at the gates of the Han capital.

When do you plan to attack the city?

According to a message sent by carrier pigeon, we plan to attack the city at dawn tomorrow.

Good, organize the grain transport and supply work. Nanbang is the weakest of the six states, but its strategic location is extremely important. Send a message to the eunuch Teng, telling him not to underestimate the enemy.

Yes!

My plan is to destroy Nanbang first, then the two flanks of Zhao, Yan, Wei, and Chu, and finally destroy Qi. What are your thoughts?

Li Si said, this is in line with the attack strategy of defeating them one by one, from near to far, and from weak to strong.

Wei Liao?

Your subject is here.

Have you started looking for the person you are looking for?

"Your Majesty," Li Si replied, "we have begun recruiting eloquent persuaders throughout the country, and those recruited in advance are already undergoing secret training."

Li Si continued, "Your Majesty, I have a request. Those who obey us should be offered incentives, while those who disobey should be punished. Therefore, we must widely recruit martial arts masters." "

Granted," Wang Jian said, "this matter will be handled jointly by the two of you. You can also gather spies from various states within Qin, offering them more benefits so they can transmit false intelligence to other states. After conquering Nanping, we must lull the other states into a false sense of security, keeping them unclear about our next move." "

Yes," Wang Jian said. " Now

I must announce something: Li Si will replace Lü Buwei as Prime Minister."

Li Si knelt deeply, thanking His Majesty for his great favor, promising to serve with utmost loyalty until death." Duan Tianya nodded . "I have important matters to report," Wang Jian said . "Speak," Duan Tianya said. " Since Lü Buwei resigned, he still has some retainers in his household. Moreover, he served as Prime Minister for a long time, and many of his former associates and protégés are dissatisfied with his dismissal." Duan Tianya pondered for a moment, then recruited the capable members of his faction into the court. Those he couldn't win over were sent back to their hometowns. He ordered them to relocate to Shu within three days, never to return to the capital. Wang Jian, pleased and submissive, said, "Your Majesty is wise." "What about the Empress Dowager?" Duan Tianya's eyes suddenly turned ruthless, like a hawk's. "Keep her somewhere I can never see again, and never speak of her to me again!" Wang Jian nodded helplessly. " Understood. Report to me on the attack on Han at any time. " "Yes. " Court adjourned… Duan Tianya returned to the inner palace, where Afang had already prepared the meal. "I made this myself." "Really?" Duan Tianya picked up his chopsticks and ate a small yellow croaker. "Hmm, it tastes quite good." " Since it tastes so good, you should eat more." " Of course! You've given me so much face by cooking for me yourself, of course I should eat more." Looking at the gentle Afang, Duan Tianya felt that what more could be said about a woman like this? Making her his wife would be most appropriate. " Afang, what were you thinking about every day when you were herding sheep?" "Sheep, I was raising them, and I was always thinking about how to make them plump and well-fed." "And now?" "What are you thinking about every day now?" "Thinking, thinking?" Afang glanced at Duan Tianya, lowered her head, and remained silent. Duan Tianya saw a slight blush appear on her face. "Haha," Duan Tianya laughed heartily. " Afang? Hmm? Would you like to be my wife?" Afang looked at Duan Tianya excitedly and affectionately. After a long while, she managed to squeeze out a voice barely louder than a mosquito's buzz. " Yes." "Good, we'll get married after we conquer South Korea." After dinner, Duan Tianya said to Afang, who was clearing the dishes. " Could you help me take a bath? I'm too tired today." "Okay, I'll go fetch water. " ...Duan Tianya comfortably lay in the large bathtub. Afang gently splashed water, wiping Duan Tianya's body little by little. Duan Tianya was enjoying the steamy, misty pleasure. The basin was large, and Duan Tianya, in a moment of passion, couldn't resist pulling Afang, who was wiping his body, into it. "No…" The next morning, when Duan Tianya woke up, Afang had already prepared breakfast for him. Looking at the red clouds on the horizon, Duan Tianya murmured to himself, "Nei Shi Teng's troops should have already attacked the city." " Your Majesty, General Wang Jian requests an audience." "Let him in. " "How is the situation?" A messenger carrier pigeon reports that the attack has begun. "Alright, play chess with me." "Yes!" Afang set up the chessboard, and the two began to play. The next day at dawn. Duan Tianya was still holding a piece, about to place it. " Report, Your Majesty, Nan Bang has been captured, and King Han An has been taken prisoner." "Good!" Duan Tianya, in a moment of strength, crushed the chess piece in his hand. " How many losses have we suffered?" " Our army has suffered 30,000 casualties."

"Alright, let's go and welcome Neishi Teng's triumphant return."

The civil and military officials in the suburbs were all eagerly awaiting his arrival.

At dusk, Neishi Teng and his vanguard finally appeared before everyone.

Duan Tianya led the way, pulling Neishi Teng's horse.

Neishi Teng knelt down, "Your Majesty, I have fulfilled my mission; the Han Kingdom has been completely conquered." "

Well done!"

Duan Tianya picked up the two cups of wine handed to him by a guard and gave one to Neishi Teng. "

Drink it."

"Alright," the two drank it down in one gulp.

Everyone knelt on the ground and

shouted, "Long live the King! Long live the King! Long live the King!" Duan Tianya declared loudly, "This is just the beginning.

One day, the iron cavalry of my Great Qin will trample the world! "

In the court, Duan Tianya

proclaimed loudly, " Neishi Teng

has rendered outstanding service in the conquest of Han! He is hereby awarded 100,000 gold coins, a mansion, and 100 maids.

Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty." Duan

Tianya then proceeded to bestow titles and rewards upon the generals under Neishi Teng's command.

Li Si said, "Your Majesty, the five states have successively issued edicts to our country, condemning us for destroying the Southern Bang without informing them.

Nonsense, would telling them make us proud?

Now is the time for you civil officials to play your part.

You must find ways to break up their alliance.

Do you understand?

" "Yes, Your Majesty." "

I have an important announcement.

I plan to hold my wedding on a chosen date and invite everyone

to a celebratory feast." All the ministers congratulated Duan Tianya.

... On the third day, Duan Tianya, dressed in his finest attire,

hosted a banquet in the palace for Qin officials and dignitaries, as well as envoys from other states.

Afang made a magnificent entrance amidst gasps of admiration.

Suddenly, an announcement came from outside: "The envoy from Yan has arrived."

Duan Tianya said, "Summon him.

" An envoy from Yan, holding something resembling a painted scroll, knelt outside the hall and proclaimed in a majestic voice, "King of Qin." The King of Yan said, "With the strength of Qin, the unification of the world is just around the corner. He is willing to offer up the small state of Yan, to be a vassal state of Qin forever. This is a gift Your Majesty asked me to present as a tribute to Your Majesty's wedding: a map of Yan."

"Alright, present it."

The envoy walked step by step towards Duan Tianya.

Within five steps, Duan Tianya suddenly felt a murderous aura.

He stared into the eyes of the Yan envoy.

Those eyes also stared into Duan Tianya's eyes.

A subtle murderous aura flashed by.

Duan Tianya's whole body went on alert.

Another assassin!

As Duan Tianya took the map, a sharp blade appeared.

A hand grabbed the blade.

The blade accurately pierced Duan Tianya's heart!

Chapter 245 Blood Sacrifice

The assassin's knife was fast, but Duan Tianya's feet were faster.

Duan Tianya felt that his feet had never exerted so much force.

As the assassin landed five meters away,

Duan Tianya heard a scream.

Duan Tianya turned around.

He saw Afang, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth, her face full of pain.

Is there anything more painful for a man to see his woman fall helplessly in front of him?

Duan Tianya saw the palace maid standing behind her,

holding a knife.

A knife dripping with Afang's blood.

Duan Tianya's face was cold enough to kill.

He grasped the hilt of the knife.

He turned it around and plunged it into the palace maid's heart.

Ah, ah... Die! Duan Tianya nailed the palace maid to the red pillar of this joyous occasion.

He held Afang, whose mouth was gushing blood... Heaven, Heaven—Ya—Brother—Heaven—Ya—Brother, today—today is our, our, joyous—day, don't, don't cry, please don't cry, Afang, Afang will always be, always yours... Afang closed her eyes with a smile.

Afang, Duan Tianya could no longer hold back! Tears streamed down his face!

Why? Why! Why did this happen! What did I do wrong? I did wrong, punishment is enough for me, why punish her too... Dark clouds rolled in, lightning flashed and thunder roared, Duan Tianya personally carried Afang's coffin, step by step... He wanted to send his queen off on her final journey.

Before the tombstone, Duan Tianya roared at the lightning and thunder, "Prince Dan of Yan, I swear to the heavens, I will make the blood of Yan flow like a river! Afang Palace, I will make the bones of 100,000 Yan people pay tribute to your dead soul! I swear, I will do what I say!

"... In the autumn of 227 BC, Wang Jian led an army of 200,000 to begin the war to destroy Yan.

Ju Wu, the tutor of Prince Dan of Yan, advocated uniting with Prince Jia of Dai to resist Qin.

On the banks of the Yi River, Wang Jian's army defeated the allied forces of Yan and Zhao. In

the Qin palace,

a report came: "Your Majesty, the King of Yan has presented the head of Prince Dan of Yan, hoping to submit to Qin and become its vassal state forever." "

Order General Wang to break through the city.

Massacre the city!

" Li Si said, "Your Majesty, I do not recommend killing too many. If too many are killed, no one will dare to surrender to Qin."

Duan Tianya sat on the dragon throne in silence for a long time.

He slowly said, "Tell General Wang, those who resist, kill; those who surrender, accept; women and children are spared."

Three days later, the capital of Yan fell, and King Xi of Yan fled to Liaodong.

The Yan kingdom was awash in blood… Duan Tianya placed the head of Prince Dan of Yan before Afang's tomb.

He knelt before her personally.

"Afang, your brother Tianya has avenged you. You can rest in peace now…" Duan Tianya took out a flute from his robes and played an unknown melody before the tomb. The tune was plaintive, mournful, and poignant, carrying his longing and guilt through the gloomy sky.

Everyone who heard it felt a deep sorrow and grief!

Hongxian watched this man from afar, her heart aching.

He was grieving, but why did her own heart ache as well?

This man she had once wanted to kill had somehow quietly entered her heart, and she couldn't shake him off.

She went up to him and embraced him from behind.

Duan Tianya remained unmoved, continuing to play his flute. He played the lines: "Outside the Great Wall, along the ancient road, fragrant grasses stretch to the horizon; at the edge of the sky, at the corner of the sea, half of my close friends have passed away..."

When is a person most vulnerable?

When facing death.

No matter how strong a person is, when faced with death, they will feel that everything is so worthless.

Duan Tianya's melody was not only for Afang Palace, but also for Qin Ge, for the souls who died in the war of unification.

Sometimes, what you do is not necessarily the right thing to do, but you can only do it.

It is your mission.

After playing the last note, with a snap, Duan Tianya broke the jade flute in two.

He tossed the broken flute aside, leaving it to scatter in the wind… He strode forward,

leaving behind a trail of red threads,

a poignant reminder of his passing.

The next morning, in the court, Duan Tianya asked, “Who is willing to follow me to attack Wei?”

Li Si replied, “The monarch is best suited to the court; the task of charging into battle is for generals.”

Wang Jian also said, “Your Majesty, send me.”

Duan Tianya nodded solemnly, “It’s settled then.”

“Li Si, you stay here; I will go personally.

” …Duan Tianya, leading a group of generals and 100,000 elite troops, marched 800 li (approximately 400 kilometers) and arrived outside the Wei capital, Daliang, three days later.

King Wei, standing on the city wall, nearly fell off the wall as he watched the banners obscure the sun and the cavalry

surge like clouds. “General Zhou, let’s just surrender!”

General Zhou knelt on the ground, clasped his fists, and resolutely said, “We absolutely cannot surrender! You know how the Qin people treat prisoners.” Since being captured means certain death, it's better to defend the city and fight. The Qin army has come from afar; if we can hold out until the Zhao allies arrive, we still have a chance.

King Wei sighed deeply, "But distant water can't quench immediate thirst. The Zhao people have never been good. Not only will we not receive their reinforcements, but even if we do, we'll already be Qin's dinner!"

General Zhou was speechless.

Duan Tianya gazed at the city walls. "General Wang, when do we plan to attack the city?"

Wang Jian replied, "Your Majesty, shall we use water?"

"Water attack?

Yes, Wei's situation is unique. The Wei capital is low-lying, with the Yellow River and the Honggou Canal upstream. We don't need to attack the city; we just need to divert the water from these two places into Daliang City, and Daliang will fall without a fight!"

"Hmm, good plan, let's do it!"

"Report, Your Majesty!

It is reported by carrier pigeon that Chu's 100,000-strong army is gathering at the border! They are preparing to rescue Wei!"

Chapter 246 Conquering Chu

... Night, stars and constellations, Chu capital, an inn.

Wei Liao greets Your Majesty.

Duan Tianya waves his hand, "Rise.

Tell me the current situation.

Yesterday, the King of Chu ordered General Xiang Yan to lead troops to aid Wei. Xiang Yan's army will depart soon.

Do you have any good ideas?

The most influential person in Chu right now is Queen Lingyi. If we have her help, we might be able to persuade the King to withdraw his troops."

This Queen Lingyi, what special hobbies does she have?

She has no other hobbies, just a fondness for men.

This... Duan Tianya's eyes widened. Isn't this the Queen? Could it be that besides the King of Chu, she has affairs with other men?

Wei Liao said, "Not really. According to information obtained by our intelligence agents in Chu at great expense.

This Queen has a very special relationship with a eunuch. The King of Chu's health is not very good, and he has so many concubines, so this Queen is very dissatisfied."

Eunuchs seem to be impotent!

This... Wei Liao stammered, "Eunuchs have their own methods."

Some things are understandable.

Duan Tianya stopped asking questions and began to meditate. As long as there's a weakness, that's fine.

She likes men, good, there's no other way but to sacrifice herself for the country.

Seducing women is Duan Tianya's favorite thing, especially the Queen of Gou Chu. "

Can you arrange for me to meet her now?"

"Sure, she's at Da Long En Temple right now."

"Take me there now."

Da Long En Temple was indeed very peaceful. The chanting of Buddhist scriptures rose and fell rhythmically with the sound of wooden fish drums. Duan Tianya peeked through a window and saw an old monk preaching to a woman. Because her back was turned, he couldn't see what she looked like, but from behind, her figure was absolutely slender and perfect!

Duan Tianya beckoned to Wei Liao, "Go get me a monk's robe, and then find a way to get that old monk to go wherever he wants."

"Yes."

Duan Tianya licked his lips.

He smiled, and he assured himself that he had never smiled so lewdly before!

Lingyi squinted several times while listening to the sutra, and vaguely saw a young monk wearing a hat walking towards her.

This monk was unusually handsome, and he was giving her a wicked smile.

She shook her head in a daze, wondering if she was going crazy from wanting men and mistaking an old monk for a handsome man!

Duan Tianya held a Buddhist scripture in his hand.

"Beautiful lady, don't doze off, chant the sutra with me."

Lingyi's drowsiness vanished completely. "

Wasn't that an old monk just now?

How did it become you?

" Duan Tianya gently tapped her head with the scripture. "I think you're asleep. Where's the old monk here? What, do you like old monks? If you like old monks, I'll go find one for you." He

turned to leave.

"No!" Lingyi unexpectedly grabbed his sleeve. She loved men, yes, loved them to death, but she hadn't gone so far as to grab a monk's sleeve at first sight. It was just that Duan Tianya's eyes were too alluring; those eyes held naked desire.

Would Duan Tianya disappoint this woman burning with loneliness and desire?

Of course not.

With a swift movement, he pulled the woman into his arms.

Looking into her lustful eyes,

Duan Tianya returned her a passionate kiss. "

Who are you? What do you want?"

These were the first words the woman uttered after the forced kiss.

Duan Tianya didn't give her a chance to speak; he covered her mouth with his hand,

lifted her up,

and carried her into a side room.

He didn't want to desecrate Buddha—not that he didn't want to, but this place provided him with a convenient opportunity to do good.

So he wanted to be grateful and give Buddha face this time!

This bed, which had originally belonged to some unknown young monk, had now become Duan Tianya's flesh cushion.

The moment Duan Tianya pulled at the woman's skirt,

he knew he hadn't forced her; he had been forced by this woman, consumed by desire and no longer recognizing herself.

Usually, Duan Tianya was on top; this time, the woman adopted an unquestionable, devouring posture.

Panting, Duan Tianya wondered, "King Chu, how frustrated you'd be to see your woman perform so well!"

No one was initially surprised, as everyone thought they were all about the same.

But when this woman named Lingyi truly experienced Duan Tianya's talent, her eyes widened, and she trembled uncontrollably. "A man like you exists in this world? It's unbelievable!"

Duan Tianya regained control.

He wrapped his arms around the woman's waist

and whispered in her ear, "The show has just begun. If you can drive a woman who's driven mad, you're a good man. If you can drive a harlot mad, you're not a man anymore; you're a truly exceptional man."

When Lingyi was barely breathing beneath Duan Tianya for the sixth time, she

gripped his waist tightly. "Take me away! I don't want to be that damned Queen of Chu anymore! I'll never be with that eunuch who ejaculates at the slightest touch, who can't even perform!" she cried. "They're not human, you are! You're not just human, you're practically a god! With a man as exquisite as you, I'll go anywhere! Take me away..." Duan Tianya whispered in her ear. "Fine, I can take you, but before we go, you must do one thing for me.

Don't say one thing, I'll do a hundred things just to take me away.

Okay, listen carefully. Go and make the King of Chu give up his idea of helping Wei."

Lingyi opened her eyes, looking at Duan Tianya strangely, and murmured, "You're from Qin?"

Duan Tianya neither nodded nor shook his head.

Lingyi embraced Duan Tianya and kissed him fiercely. "

Don't even mention making him stop helping Wei! Even if you asked me to kill him right now, I would do it without hesitation!"

Duan Tianya swallowed hard!

God, a woman whose desires cannot be satisfied is truly capable of anything!

Chapter 247 A Woman's Weapon

Do you want to see how I subdue that old man? Lingyi charmingly stroked Duan Tianya's slightly prickly chin.

Duan Tianya fumbled to help her put on her clothes.

Of course I want to, I also want to witness the methods of a legendary beauty.

You said it yourself, don't regret it after you see it.

No regrets, Duan Tianya replied with a grin. What

he was thinking was, you were never my woman to begin with. You can do whatever you want, I'll just watch it like it's TV.

In the Chu Palace, the King of Chu was playing with several palace maids when a eunuch whispered a few words in his ear.

The King of Chu was immediately overjoyed, "Come, come, take me there quickly."

In the dim light, the King of Chu saw a woman wearing a thin veil.

The King of Chu's mood immediately soared, and he pounced on Lingyi.

With an elegant turn, Lingyi resembled a skilled bullfighter.

Seeing the somewhat disappointed King Chu, she thought, "Oh, my hero, don't be impatient. Let's try something new today."

King Chu's debauchery was known throughout the six kingdoms; new tricks were always welcome. "My beauty, what do you have to offer me? Show it to me!"

Lingyi turned seductively, swaying her slender waist, and picked up a cup of wine from the table. She held it to King Chu's lips. "Your Majesty, drink this!"

King Chu licked his lips. "What a treasure!"

Lingyi pressed her forehead with alluring charm. "This is a treasure that will make you the most manly man of all." "Your Majesty, you've been neglecting me too much lately. Today you must make it up to me!" She then began to grope herself.

King Chu's emotions suddenly surged to their peak. He snatched the cup and drank it all in one gulp. "My darling, here I come!"

Lingyi once again left King Chu empty-handed.

The King of Chu, tormented by lust, could no longer restrain himself. Across the table, he pleaded, "My darling, what's wrong? Haven't I satisfied you? What more do you want from me?

I need Your Majesty to do me a favor.

Tell me quickly, what favor do you need? Just tell me.

" "Alright, I am a princess of Wei. The current King of Wei is my half-brother, but he has always treated me badly and even abused my birth mother. Therefore, I beg Your Majesty not to agree to General Xiang Yan's aid to Wei." "

My darling, that won't do! If Wei falls, my Chu will be finished too!"

"Hmm, hmm, hmm... I don't care, I just need you to avenge me. If you don't, I won't satisfy you."

The King of Chu, almost fainting from lust, could not refuse this woman's request. "

Fine, fine, I won't let him go." "

Alright," Lingyi happily handed over a pre-written imperial edict. "Stamp it."

The King of Chu took out a large seal from his waist, clicked it, and handed it to Lingyi. "My beauty, is that alright now?"

Lingyi glanced at it carefully, then smiled and said, "That's more like it. Okay, I'll go take a shower and be right back."

"Ah, I have to take a shower too? I can't take it anymore!"

Just a moment later… Duan Tianya heard a bone-chilling groan.

He gritted his teeth; this woman's voice was really loud. A hand patted his shoulder.

Duan Tianya turned around and saw Lingyi handing him a piece of paper.

"Who's the woman groaning next door?"

"A palace maid."

"A palace maid?" Duan Tianya looked puzzled. "Are you crazy? With you around, who would want him?" "This is something I prepared long ago." Duan

Tianya pinched Lingyi's plump, alluring buttocks. "You've got yourself." "

You'd better take the imperial decree quickly, or it'll be too late."

Duan Tianya looked at the woman in front of him without saying a word. "

What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that? You're not going to abandon me after you get what you want, are you?" "

Of course not. Come with me." "

Now?"

"Yes, if you don't leave now, once that guy wakes up, you won't be able to leave."

"But I can't leave now. If I leave now, we'll be arrested before we even leave Wei tomorrow morning.

" Duan Tianya sighed, "That's too unfair to you."

Lingyi smiled, "It's nothing. As long as you've finished your business, come pick me up. I'll make all the preparations. Then we'll disappear without a trace, okay?"

Duan Tianya nodded, "I'm sorry to have to trouble you.

Can you hug me one more time?"

Duan Tianya hugged this woman, who was actually quite lonely, tightly.

...Three days later, Wei did not receive a single soldier from Chu.

Wang Jian breached the Yellow River and the Honggou Canal, flooding the Wei capital. When the water receded, he attacked the city, and it fell.

King Jia of Wei was killed, and Wei was destroyed!

In the Qin court, Duan Tianya looked at the assembled officials, his mood unusually good. Of the six states, Nanping, Yan, and Wei were all history.

Now only Chu, Dai, and Qi remained.

Dai was easily defeated; in reality, our only enemies were Chu and Qi.

"Gentlemen, who dares to attack the powerful State of Chu!"

For a long while, no one answered. This was exactly what Duan Tianya had expected.

Han, Yan, and Wei were all small states. Their armies' fighting strength was inherently limited. Chu, however, was different. Chu had a vast territory, a large population, and a formidable military force of 400,000. "

Wang Jian?

I am here. Tell me, how many troops does our Qin state currently have? "

"400,000!

" "How many troops does Chu have?"

"400,000!"

"Do you dare to fight the famous Chu general Xiang Yan on the battlefield?"

Wang Jian pondered for a long time, then cautiously said, "I am willing to attack the Chu army, but I need 600,000 men."

Duan Tianya was puzzled. There were only 400,000 men in total, yet Wang Jian wanted 600,000. Where would the other 200,000 men come from? "

You mean you want to conscript more?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I hope you can conscript 400,000 men. 100,000 elite troops should be drawn from the standing army for defense, and 300,000 from the newly conscripted 400,000 to supplement the army attacking Chu.

Attacking Chu will absolutely require at least 600,000 men." Just as

Duan Tianya was about to agree, a young general stepped forward from the group of officers. "

Your Majesty, give Li Xin 200,000 men, and I can rout the Chu army."

Duan Tianya laughed. "Where does your confidence come from?"

Li Xin replied confidently, "I am 28 this year. I joined the army at 15 and have fought for 13 years, participating in over 120 battles, large and small, and I have yet to taste defeat."

There's a strange phenomenon in humanity: if someone or some force is much weaker than another, but that person or force defeats their opponent through strategy or tactics, people admire that person or force. They might even bestow the title of hero upon the leader of this weaker force.

Duan Tianya also had this tendency.

Li Xin, warfare isn't just theoretical. Are you confident? What's your basis for this? Don't tell me you're making such arrogant claims because you're young.

Your opponent is Xiang Yan, a seasoned veteran! What makes you think you can win? "Your

Majesty," Duan Tianya replied, "I have three reasons. First, the King of Chu is incompetent, far less wise than you. Second, the Chu army is outwardly strong but inwardly weak. For many years, the King of Chu has squandered most of the funds allocated for military development on personal extravagance. Therefore, although the Chu army is numerous, its fighting strength is limited. Third, my Qin army has been strengthening year after year for decades. We have successively conquered three kingdoms, and our morale is high. Our army can now easily take on ten men each. Considering these three reasons, I believe that with 200,000 men, the destruction of Chu is just around the corner!"

Duan Tianya wasn't entirely sure about the state of Chu's military strength, but he had witnessed the King of Chu's debauchery firsthand. With such a leader, conquering Chu shouldn't be too difficult.

Wang Jian's words made sense. He sought stability, but he couldn't stay in the Qin Dynasty for too long. Ideally, he wanted to unify the six kingdoms in the shortest time possible so he could leave without regrets. However, according to Wang Jian, recruiting soldiers would take time, and by the time everyone was gathered, it would be an eternity. This wouldn't do. "

Li Xin, good. This time, the task of destroying Chu is entrusted to you."

"Yes," Li Xin said with delight, believing his chance to realize his ambitions had finally arrived. "

Your Majesty, I wish to retire and return to my hometown." Duan Tianya

was somewhat surprised. "

General Wang, why do you say this?

" Wang Jian said loudly, "The Sage of War said, 'A general is the master of the state. If the king can accept the strategies a general presents, the general will stay; if the king cannot accept the general's strategies, the general must leave.'"

Wang Jian prostrated himself on the ground and bowed three times to Duan Tianya. "I hereby retire and return to my hometown. Your Majesty, take care."

Duan Tianya wanted to say something, but Wang Jian had already left the hall.

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