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The Yan State, which stands among the Seven Warring States, naturally possesses considerable military strength. However, the issue is that each surviving Feudal State was once a formidable power in its own right, which is why they have endured to this day without being consumed by others.
In the past, the Yan State thrived during the reign of Duke Zhao of Yan and even came close to annihilating the Qi State. At that time, there were many renowned ministers and generals in Yan, among whom stood out a group of capable officials represented by Duke of Changguo, Le Yi.
However, this brings forth an unavoidable issue regarding the decline of heroes over generations. It can be likened to a fruit-bearing tree; once it experiences an extraordinary harvest one year, it will need several years to recuperate before it can bear fruit again.
If we apply this metaphor to the current Yan State, we can see that its past fortunes surged too rapidly. As this batch of achievements fades with time, the awkwardness of not having new heroes to follow up leaves King Yan feeling quite helpless.
The fact that the Yan State has managed to survive until now can be described as a case of "a dead camel is bigger than a horse." Although there are still a few individuals holding on within the country, they can only sigh in the face of the explosive rise of the Qin State.
Now, it’s not just King Yan who feels this way; other feudal lords share similar sentiments. Only Zhao State, still benefiting somewhat from the remnants of Barbarian Clothing and Cavalry Archery, has been passively pushed onto the historical stage to confront the ambitious Qin State.
Feng Quji slowly recounted the past, hoping that Luzi could gain a better understanding of the current situation in Yan. There was no hint of invitation; he simply laid out the truth of the matter for Luzi.
"My success is not solely due to my own abilities but rather because I have strong support from the Qin State behind me! If I were to express it in one word, it would be fate!"
One should not fear having abilities; rather, one should fear becoming complacent over minor achievements. If one becomes arrogant and loses sight of their capabilities due to such pride, then those abilities can no longer be considered true abilities.
Fortunately! Feng Quji is not that kind of person! Only those who understand humility are fit for such responsibilities! Humility has never been a problem; it only helps you ascend further in life! Luzi listened attentively to Feng Quji's work report and nodded silently while internally giving Feng Quji such an evaluation.
Thus, Luzi resolved to take advantage of this moment to seek out Meng Wu, who had encountered difficulties in his endeavors. Fortunately, things around the Shangdang War Zone had already been sorted out, so there was no need to rush into Shangdang to witness firsthand what human helplessness looked like!
"If my predictions are correct, it will take some time for things to settle down in Shangdang. Hmm! I wonder if Brother Feng has any other plans?"
Feng Quji, who had gone to Qi State hoping to make a living, would have already been a nominal civil servant there if not for his encounter with Luzi. Even though he was still in the probation period, he believed that with his abilities, he could easily get through it.
However, discussing this now seemed pointless because Old Feng could no longer go back! If he waited until this autumn to take the civil service exam in Qi State, by then the rewards from Qin State would likely have been announced.
True experts possess an innate advantage: they are always far-sighted. Feng Quji certainly fell into this category, so he would never miss the opportunity to go to the rising power of Qin State and instead waste time in Qi State. Thus, he declared on the spot that he would follow Luzi for life and couldn’t be driven away.
Upon receiving this response from Feng Quji, Luzi merely smiled and did not say anything grandiose to show how great he was. This was a conversation between brothers, and there was no need for pretense. If one had to speak with restraint in front of their own people, life would be too exhausting.
"Since Brother Feng has nothing pressing at the moment, why not come with me to Qianzhou County City?"
Hearing this, even though Feng Quji was somewhat prepared mentally, he was still taken aback. In his view, the outskirts of Shangdang had stabilized, and it was time to head to the war zone to help out. Fortunately, being meticulous by nature, he quickly adjusted his mindset and expressed his willingness to accompany the Governor. As for what they would do there, he figured he'd just follow along! Besides, having already boasted earlier, it wouldn’t do to backtrack now!
The subsequent long journey need not be elaborated upon; Luzi and his companions rushed to Qufu and gathered a batch of supplies from there. They then detoured to Ju County to collect even more. All in all, forming a fleet for crossing the sea was just beginning; they could only gather more supplies rather than less.
Originally consisting of only a few carts, the convoy had now grown to one hundred and ten vehicles. Each cart displayed the flag of Prosperity Pavilion, fluttering in the wind with an impressive sound. It was fortunate that this was Qi State's territory and they had already established connections along the way; otherwise, one might think that some army had mistakenly sent supplies to the wrong place.
After passing through Chu State, Luzi found himself increasingly focused on the sea-crossing fleet. He had initially planned to seek out Housheng to inquire about the assassins but had since lost interest in that pursuit. Finding the truth was undoubtedly important, but seeing King Zhao of Qin with his head full of white hair made it clear that the fleet took precedence!
It was also possible to inspect along the way since there were places he hadn’t visited in years. While encouraging the Keepers to work harder, Lu Ziran felt a bit greedy and asked everyone to prepare more supplies. If there were too many goods for the carts, they could simply source them from local Prosperity Record.
Seeing the convoy of over a hundred carts made some people gasp in surprise. With so many supplies, did Big Shopkeeper plan to smuggle? However, thoughts aside, no one dared ask Luzi why he needed so many supplies. Big Shopkeeper didn’t need to explain his intentions to anyone; it was as simple as that.
This trip to Qianzhou County City had garnered quite a bit of attention; it couldn't be helped. After all, there was still fighting going on in Shangdang, and who knew when King Zhao of Qin would issue an edict commanding Luzi and others to return immediately to the war zone?
Considering that the previous data had been quite taxing for everyone, Luzi, who was clearly anxious, did not rush through the night. Instead, he took the opportunity to enjoy the scenery with everyone, allowing everyone to relax completely.
Every time Luzi heard news coming in, he felt a jolt of anxiety and always needed to confirm that it wasn't an imperial edict before he could calm down. Day by day, he anxiously passed the time, watching as they got closer to their destination. When he finally saw the welcoming convoy and the cheerful faces of Meng Wu and Xun Ke by the roadside, he confirmed that their efforts had not been in vain.
For the sake of confidentiality, that night, Luzi took the time to have a heart-to-heart talk with Meng Wu and Xun Ke. Upon learning that their exploration had gone relatively smoothly, he secretly rejoiced at how capable these two were. According to local legends, Fairy Island truly existed overseas, and it was said that one could occasionally catch a glimpse of it from the peak of High Island.
Seeing Meng Wu speak so confidently, Luzi hurriedly asked if they had witnessed it with their own eyes. After receiving confirmation from both Meng Wu and Xun Ke that they had indeed seen the fairy mountain over the sea, Luzi nodded heavily and rubbed his hands together. "Tomorrow! We will ascend the island!"
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