The team continued walking leisurely.
Under the old tree, Lingshuang stood in front of the man, frowned and asked, "Is something wrong?"
"After several years apart, Miss Lingshuang remains as charming as ever."
The man is the swordsman Ye Qingyan, who is also a master of martial arts. He naturally knows Lingshuang.
He smiled slightly and said, "As I expected, the girl is here to assassinate King Qin, right?"
Ling Shuang's expression changed, "Nonsense!"
Ye Qingyan shook his head, "I have already guessed it from the day you entered the palace."
"What do you want!?" Lingshuang became wary because she had no idea why Ye Qingyan appeared here.
"The King of Qin cannot be killed." Ye Qingyan said directly: "Irrespective of whether you can succeed in assassinating Qin, even if you are lucky, if the King of Qin dies, the world will only become more chaotic."
"Humph, that's nonsense." Lingshuang sneered: "The tyrant king of Qin used his army of tigers and wolves to annex other countries, and now he attacks our territory of Chu, causing so many people of Chu to suffer the pain of war. How can we turn a blind eye to such a war? !”
"Miss Lingshuang." Ye Qingyan said sternly: "What you see is only one-sided. You should also understand that countries have been fighting against each other for more than two hundred years. After years of fighting, wars have broken out in various places, the number of young people has dropped sharply, and the people have been in trouble. Water and fire, there is no year that is not ravaged by war. Only when the mountains and rivers are unified and the nation is united can the world be truly peaceful."
"I heard your sophistry!" Lingshuang was furious and stared with round eyes: "Ye Qingyan, if I remember correctly, you are from the Liang Kingdom! Don't forget, if the King of Qin hadn't attacked Liang, the Liang Kingdom would have been destroyed!"
Ye Qingyan shook his head again and said calmly: "But have you been to the current Liangdi or Huandi? What was it like there before? No matter Huanliang, under the wars of other countries, every year, the two countries' The people have to pay a heavy price for the war, but now, the people in those two places have fields, homes, and live and work in peace and contentment. In other words, if Huanliang had not been unified, the people there would still have to suffer the consequences of the war. Bitter! From a personal point of view, King Qin’s attacks on other countries are hatred, but how can the whole world look at it?"
After hearing this, Ling Shuang's face changed slightly.
Ye Qingyan continued: "Just like now, even if you succeed in assassinating Qin, even if the Chu country survives this crisis, what will happen after that? The King of Chu will definitely recruit young people again, build an army, and continue to fight with other countries. In the end, he will suffer We are still the people of Chu! Countries are still fighting each other as before. In the Central Plains, the population is getting smaller and smaller. The number of wives and children scattered and families destroyed will only become more and more..."
"Only when the world is unified and the world is unified, can the world be stable and prosperous."
"So I said, King Qin, you cannot kill him. If you kill him, you will go back to the past, the era when the princes were divided."
"Miss Lingshuang, I know that your family has been separated due to the war, but personal grudges are nothing compared to the world."
Ye Qingyan is a heroic hero, and his vision and perspective are different from ordinary people.
After listening to what he said, Lingshuang was silent for a long time.
After a long time, his eyes were slightly red, and he suddenly raised his head and said: "No, I will never change my intention to assassinate Qin! Ye Qingyan! Are you trying to stop me!?"
"Do you have to go?" Ye Qingyan asked.
"Yes." Lingshuang clenched his fist.
Ye Qingyan took a deep breath and said, "You and I got to know each other, and what I want to say has been said here today. As for how to choose, it's all up to you."
As he spoke, he turned around and left here silently.
Looking at his back, Lingshuang stood there without moving for a long time.
After leaving Chudu, they headed north. A few days later, the team finally arrived at the riverside, then changed to a passenger ship and sailed to the other side.
Riding the wind and waves, Lingshuang was on the bow of the boat. The river breeze blew and her clothes fluttered. She couldn't help but think of Ye Qingyan's words.
For the world...
In her heart, there was a trace of entanglement and hesitation that she had never experienced before.
But the matter has come to this, she is about to arrive at Qin camp, and she has no way to retreat.
On the other side, the Qin Navy Navy Camp.
Naturally, Xiao Yuan had already received the letter from the King of Chu. In the letter, his words were sincere and full of surrender, and he also made clear the donation.
Chu's sudden change of attitude is somewhat surprising.
Jia You said: "Qin and Chu have always been at odds with each other. This time, the king has sent his troops south again. The king of Chu should have tried every means to resist our army. At this time, he suddenly ceded the land to pay tribute. I thought that something had happened."
Yes, before, the King of Chu had an attitude of fighting to the end, Xiangyang was besieged like that without even asking for peace, but now it is suddenly like this, which inevitably makes people suspicious.
Xiao Yuan frowned slightly, naturally thinking about it.
However, Xu Hu said: "What's the matter? Xiangyang of the Chu Kingdom has been lost, and all the fighting soldiers have been captured. The King of Chu knew that he could no longer compete with our army, so he surrendered and paid tribute in order to protect himself."
"Having said that, our army has not crossed the Yangtze River. The defense line along the river is still defended by the Wu army. Even if the King of Chu wants to protect himself, it should not be now." Jia You said.
"That's right." Wang Su agreed: "If our army defeated the Wu army, it may be understandable for the King of Chu to do this, but now, the timing is wrong and it is very strange."
"Well..." Xiao Yuan nodded, "Let's take a look first and then talk."
Although he also had doubts, if Chu really surrendered and could fight without bloodshed, he would certainly be happy to see it.
At this moment, Lin Chu walked in quickly, clasped his fists and saluted, "Your Majesty, the envoy from Chu State has arrived."
"Oh?" Xiao Yuan raised his eyebrows, thought for a while and said, "Go and make arrangements and invite the person in charge to come in."
"No!" Lin Chu took the order and left.
Since the other party sent envoys to pay tribute and express their submission for peace, Xiao Yuan had to receive the visitor.
Half an hour later, the Chinese army's tent was reached.
Xiao Yuan is in the commander's position directly above, and on both sides below, there are generals of all levels standing.
Not long after, Ling Shuang was brought in.
She is dressed in a dress with a refined temperament, a touch of mist, and is very charming.
She also held a roll of maps in her hands. She went to the account and saluted him, saying, "I have met His Highness King Qin."
"No need to be polite." Xiao Yuan smiled and said, "I heard that King Chu brought many beautiful singers, gold, silver and jewelry with him this time?"
"Yes, these are my king's sincerity in seeking peace." Lingshuang said.
"Including you?" Xiao Yuan stared at her.
Lingshuang was stunned for a moment, then returned: "Yes, if the king is willing, I will serve you."
Xiao Yuan raised the corner of his mouth and didn't say anything else. Instead, he gestured to the map in her hand: "What are you holding?"
"This is the map of the three counties that my king ceded and donated. Please take a look at it, Your Highness."
As she spoke, she stepped forward without haste, placed the map respectfully on the handsome case, and prepared to unfold it for Xiao Yuan.
But as soon as she raised her right hand, Xiao Yuan grabbed her wrist and said with a smile:
"You are a beautiful woman, why am I a thief?"
