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Unity of the Realm Even the most beautiful painting can only be appreciated in the light. Two diligent workers, who have long toiled late into the night, have eyes that have long adapted to dim lighting. Suddenly standing in the sunlight, their reaction is overwhelmingly intense. Both individuals are brought to tears at the same time, hastily wiping away the flood of tears with their sleeves.
After adjusting slightly, Fan Ju does not realize that King Zhao of Qin is experiencing the same thing. Stealing a glance at the elder's face nearly causes him to fall backward. If he could not see clearly the figure sitting Above in the great hall, now he can clearly see Chuchu. The elder's sunken eye sockets are framed by dark bags under his eyes, clearly a result of sleepless nights. It seems the old man has started staying up late again.
"Your Majesty, please take care of your health!"
Upon hearing this, King Zhao of Qin turns to look at his Chancellor. Under the bright sunlight, the dark bags under his eyes appear somewhat swollen. He has heard about Fan Ju, a workaholic who rarely returns home. At this moment, it is indeed true.
"Is it just you and me in Qin State!? After Once in a century, can we not manage anymore!?"
Such words from the old man's mouth naturally leave Wu Ji speechless; others dare not respond. If someone foolishly replied, how would it reflect on them among the other ministers? Fan Ju immediately states that all ministers feel this way; they just know how to maintain their health.
If it comes to dietary care, who could compare to the dedicated nutritionists of the Imperial Family!? King Zhao of Qin smiles slightly and does not correct his Chancellor's inappropriate wording. "My dear minister! Fortunately, my health can still withstand it; I am still able to handle some matters for you. If you do not take care of your health, when I am Once in a century..."
Fan Ju would never allow a Lord of the Nation to finish that sentence and immediately kneels down in tears, saying: "I am but a mere commoner, coming to Qin State without name or title just to survive. I am grateful that Your Majesty does not disdain my humble status and entrusts me with important responsibilities for the nation; even if I die, I cannot repay Your Majesty's kindness! I am dull-witted and can only repay Your Majesty's grace with my utmost effort! Your Majesty still wishes to see Unity of the Realm! To witness the glory of Great Qin! May Your Majesty live for ten thousand years! Long live! Long live!"
"Long live Your Majesty! Long live! Long live!" The surrounding guards kneel with their weapons and shout loudly.
Long live! Can a person really live for ten thousand years!? Perhaps these are just tricks devised by alchemists to swindle money! Life is destined with birth, aging, sickness, and death. Since we are alive, we should live each day well; why dwell on what is unattainable? King Zhao of Qin is indifferent to whether he can live for ten thousand years and instructs everyone to rise.
Human adaptability is remarkable; his eyes have now fully adjusted to the current sunlight. King Zhao of Qin helps his Chancellor up, feeling how thin and frail he has become. He remembers when they first met; Fan Ju was equally gaunt. With this thought, he cannot help but sigh and says, "An urgent document has just arrived from the front lines; I summoned you here for this matter."
Having just been crying and sniffling, his heart cannot settle down. Being young, Fan Ju quickly adapts his eyes as well. Hearing King Qin mention serious matters now makes him focus intently. Generally speaking, civil officials rarely participate in military meetings. However, as a scholar who has read extensively, he has also studied military strategy. As for the Book of Changes, being one of the classics, if he could grasp even a fraction of its wisdom, it might lead him to broader insights.
"Your Majesty! The letter mentions that the front lines have encountered a Joint force!? And that the Zhao State was previously known as Selection, but in reality, it is an alliance of various Feudal States!?"
This was precisely what King Qin was most worried about at this moment. Hearing Chancellor speak it aloud, he had to admit it. However, the issue here required a catalyst; how could the Joint armies of various Feudal States be easily formed? Even the renowned negotiator Su Qin took several years to accomplish such a feat.
Although the results of the Alliance and Diplomacy temporarily left the Qin State disoriented, it did not last long! The Allied Forces were short-lived, ultimately dispersing due to each state pursuing its own interests.
The foreseeable intensification of contradictions led to previously friendly nations turning against each other. It could be understood that getting them to unite again would likely be even more difficult than the last time! For this reason, King Zhao of Qin remained unwilling to believe that a Joint force would be seen in Shangdang.
However, Fan Ju did not think this way; success or failure depended on who was in charge. As long as this was a world of humans, nothing was impossible. An overt Joint may not be necessary; it was likely more about...
Thinking of this, Fan Ju hurriedly asked, "Your Majesty! Please forgive my boldness! Has there been no report from the Grand Commander? What does General Lu say?"
The purpose of summoning the Chancellor was to discuss this matter, so King Zhao of Qin naturally did not hide anything. Besides, what was there to conceal with just four words!?
The Qin State is in danger!?
Fan Ju pondered these four words repeatedly, growing increasingly anxious. He had met Luzi before. If it weren't for this person in Handan, he believed he wouldn't be familiar with Wang Sun Zi Chu! For someone like him to utter such words meant that a crisis was imminent!
"Your Majesty! It seems we need to..."
Just as Fan Ju was about to speak plainly, he suddenly fell silent. He glanced around at the surrounding guards and waited for King Qin to order them out. This would also allow him to calm his emotions and organize what he needed to say next.
When reporting to the highest authority in the state, it is best to minimize unnecessary or redundant words. Once only he and King Zhao of Qin remained on the platform, he began analyzing the urgent letter's contents.
Since the original document needed to emphasize certain content but used few words, it indicates that the Qin State must now set aside all matters at hand and concentrate all its strength. The wording involves a sense of danger, which can also be understood as this will be a war that requires the full power of the Qin State. If victorious, it could completely open the door to national unification; if defeated, the Qin State, having lost its main army, would face disaster.
King Zhao of Qin looked at Fan Ju and asked, "Does the Chancellor mean that they are using the Selection to complete the Alliance and Diplomacy again?"
Unfortunately, that seems to be the case! Fan Ju nodded with difficulty, kneeling to admit, "It is all our fault; please punish me, Your Majesty!"
King Zhao of Qin had initially been worried about Luzi's oversight, which is why he urgently sent Fan Ju to Handan to assist in supervising the work. Unexpectedly, two capable individuals from the Qin State still made unforeseen mistakes, leading to an irreversible situation. If this Alliance and Diplomacy succeeds, what use is there in discussing these matters!?
The more King Zhao of Qin thought about it, the angrier he became. He slammed his hand on the railing and shouted angrily, "What on earth is Luzi doing! Is this all he can do!? I was worried that the Zhao State would have ulterior motives, which is why I ordered him to personally go investigate. How much commotion should something involving several Feudal States create! How could he not notice anything!?"
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