The entire Qi Kingdom seemed to have their backbones broken at once, and they all stared blankly at Xiang Shaolong.
After this decisive battle, Xiang Shaolong felt like he had been reborn, and intuitively he had become extraordinary and holy. From now on, he is the "No. 1 in the world". There is no "Sword Master" in the world, only the "Sword Master".
Xiang Shaolong's momentum reached its peak, not only at the top of the court, but also at the top of the world.
Xiang Shaolong did not stay in Qi State any longer and set off back to Xianyang.
What greeted Xiang Shaolong was a grand welcome ceremony. The hero returned in triumph and the King of Qin personally welcomed him out of the city.
Even when the siege of Hangu Pass was first solved, there was no such treatment. It was because Cao Qiudao's reputation was too great. Others dare to claim the first place, but some people will be dissatisfied. However, Cao Qiudao has been the best in the world for many years, and all the heroes have surrendered. His advantage is even more obvious than Qin's advantage over other princes.
Xiang Shaolong's battle destroyed the spirit of Qi State in one fell swoop. From then on, Qi State lost Tian Dan and Cao Qiudao in military affairs. Its significance was no less than a war to destroy the country, and it also made Qin State's prestige stronger than before. As a result, the journey back home was safe, and no one dared to twist his tiger beard.
When the King of Qin saw Xiang Shaolong, he grabbed his arm without waiting for him to salute, and laughed and said: "Shaolong has greatly increased the prestige of our Qin people in Qi State. From now on, this holy land for martial arts practitioners will be in our country." It’s Da Qin.”
Xiang Shaolong said: "Your Majesty, you have over-honored me. I'm just lucky that I didn't die."
Prince Zheng said excitedly next to him: "Master, you still said you have nothing to teach me?"
"Eternal literati and knights' dream", every boy has a respect for personal force.
Xiang Shaolong said: "What the prince wants to learn is the kung fu that can defeat ten thousand people. What I am doing is just a small way. Don't let your true career go to waste."
The King of Qin said: "Shaolong's kung fu is not trivial. He did more than just kill Cao Qiudao. Let's go, let's prepare a banquet and let's talk in the palace."
The King of Qin gave him a gold medal with the words "Martial Saint Sword Lord" written on the front and "Heng Yong Invincible" written on the back.
Xiang Shaolong couldn't laugh or cry while holding this gold medal. This might very well be the source of his troubles in the future, but this was King Qin's wish and it was hard to refuse.
Lu Buwei followed behind him angrily. When he faced Xiang Shaolong again, he felt a little powerless and wanted to give up the idea of continuing to fight for power with Xiang Shaolong.
Han Jie didn't show up at all. He was scared. With his master's strength, he still died at the hands of Xiang Shaolong. He was absolutely invincible. And based on Xiang Shaolong's current power, he was even beyond his reach. It seemed that he had no hope of revenge. What he feared most was that Xiang Shaolong refused to let him go. He had already begun to think about leaving.
Unfortunately, before he could decide whether to leave, Cao Qiudao's most beloved female disciple, Shan Rou, came to Han Jie, wanting to assassinate Xiang Shaolong and avenge his master.
Han Jie really didn't want to talk about revenge anymore. The guy who killed Xiang Shaolong himself couldn't grow up. As for his master's revenge, he didn't even think about it.
Cao Qiudao challenged Xiang Shaolong because of Han Jie and also for his own face. He is used to being domineering and has been running rampant for so many years. He really never thought that he would be defeated or even die.
Han Jie was so ruthless that he directly tied up Shanrou and handed her over to Xiang Shaolong.
Han Jie said: "I will never dare to be an enemy of you in the future. If someone tries to assassinate you again, I hope you will not take out your anger on me."
Xiang Shaolong asked: "You have lost the prestige of Prime Minister Lu by doing this. Aren't you afraid that he will hate you?"
Han Jie said: "I joined Mr. Lu to have a good future, but now that I am disabled, why risk my life? Besides, even if I become a noble person and have no heirs, who can I pass it on to? I plan to say goodbye. Mr. Lu, please leave this place. I came from a royal family and am not short of money. Now that my country is gone and my body is ruined, I just want to find a quiet place and ignore these things anymore."
Xiang Shaolong said: "Then you tied up Junior Sister too simply."
Han Jie said: "She relies on Master's favor and doesn't look down on me at all. She always makes trouble for me. If she wasn't afraid of my martial arts, she wouldn't find me."
Xiang Shaolong said: "Have you put down your own hatred and your master's hatred?"
Han Jie said: "Your martial arts and status are so high that it makes people despair. I can't see any possibility of success. Being obsessed with revenge is just risking your own life. Even if I take revenge, nothing can be changed. I still He is a eunuch, and the master will not survive."
Xiang Shaolong asked: "What about Lao Ai? Does he want revenge?"
When he mentioned Lao Ai, Han Jie became angry. If he hadn't been implicated by him, he wouldn't be in the embarrassment he is today. He said bitterly: "What is he using for revenge? He only had such a useful place and was cut off by the adults. Wen No, not even Wu. He is a real loser. How dare he want to take revenge? Let’s first think about how to avoid being kicked out of the Prime Minister’s Mansion by Prime Minister Lu.”
Xiang Shaolong could hear Han Jie's hatred for Lao Ai. Looking at his actions, he couldn't help but write the word "submit". He raised his thumb at Han Jie and said sincerely: "You have fully realized this. This is to achieve enlightenment! Don’t worry, you will live a long life!”
Han Jie ignored the sarcasm in Xiang Shaolong's tone, bid farewell to Xiang Shaolong, went back and left a letter to Lu Buwei, and left Xianyang.
Xiang Shaolong ignored Han Jie and turned to look at the bound Shanrou. This is another woman who had a lot of entanglements with Xiang Shaolong in the original work.
She was tied up in a bit of embarrassment, but she still couldn't hide her pretty face. She was of medium height, but full of strength, and her eyes were ruthless, looking like she was going to devour anyone.
Xiang Shaolong untied Shanrou and looked at her quietly, not knowing how to speak. It was impossible to kill her, and it was unrealistic to take her in. He could only let her go, but he had to prevent her from causing trouble to him again.
Shanrou was also surprised. He let himself go without asking anything. He was so confident that he could avoid his plot.
Neither man spoke.
After thinking for a while, Xiang Shaolong spoke first: "Do what Han Jie said just now have any educational significance for you?"
Shanrou snorted coldly and said: "He deserves to be a man. He is so cowardly and ruthless. It is only right that he should be castrated."
Xiang Shaolong heard her hatred for Han Jie and said: "Your master and I are competing in a legitimate fight. As a swordsman, he deserves to die. If you want to take revenge, you should challenge me normally to keep your master's reputation. If you plot against me like this, even if you kill me, it will be of no use."
Shanju said: "You have such a high status and I can't even get close to you. How can I challenge you? Besides, my master is no match for you, and I can't kill you either."
Xiang Shaolong said: "It was your master who challenged you. I defeated him in a normal competition, and you want to seek revenge from me. Am I not very innocent? Then what about those challengers your master killed? If their disciples turn around and plot against you again?" Master, Shanrou, what do you think?"
Shanju said: "I can't think so much. If you kill my master, I will kill you to take revenge."
After hearing such unreasonable words, Xiang Shaolong didn't know what to say. This was a standard "savage girlfriend".
Xiang Shaolong stared and thought for a while, then sighed: "I can't just kill you and let you kill me. I don't want to kill you either. You tell me what to do."
Shanrou didn't expect Xiang Shaolong to have such an attitude towards him, and for a moment she didn't know what to do.
The two of them stared at each other and stopped talking.
Xiang Shaolong saw that there was no way to go on like this, so he said: "I'll let you go. You can challenge me, and I will accept it. Don't do any assassination, you won't succeed. Han Jie has seen this clearly and is afraid of you." He only caught you because you hurt him. As I said before, there is no enmity between me and your master. It is far worse than the enmity with Han Jie. If you kill me, you can't avenge your master. It’s considered revenge for Han Jie.”
Xiang Shaolong was not afraid that she would stab him and hurt him, but he was afraid that she would be hurt by his guards. His bodyguards are all experienced in battles, and they are merciless in their attacks. They are all a group of emotionless killing machines.
Shanrou turned and left without saying a word.
Xiang Shaolong didn't care whether she listened or not, he really couldn't kill her. No matter what, this matter can only end here.
Xiang Shaolong still wanted to focus on national affairs. He suggested to the King of Qin that he could increase the price appropriately to purchase grain from Wei and Zhao, with Wei as the main focus, in preparation for war at any time.
The King of Qin was really conquered by Xiang Shaolong's methods, and the war was in Xiang Shaolong's hands, never sticking to military matters.
It is said that "before the troops and horses are moved, food and grass go first." When Xiang Shaolong arrived, the war had not yet begun, so his food and grass had to be cut off. Food deprivation is a desperate strategy. Food is the most important thing for the people. Once there is a famine, there may be riots at any time. If they are guided by lurking spies, they can directly disintegrate the enemy army from within and cause trouble.
If the poor can be introduced into Qin, the effect will be even better.
Xiang Shaolong is implementing the grain collection plan in full swing and paying close attention to the trends of various countries.
In 243 BC, news of Lord Xinling's death reached Xianyang. King Qin asked Xiang Shaolong: "Can we send troops?"
Xiang Shaolong asked him to wait, and not long after, news came that King Wei had passed away, his posthumous name was King Anli.
The King of Qin couldn't wait any longer and summoned his ministers for a secret discussion. Everyone wanted to send troops immediately, and they had even begun to study who would lead the troops.
Xiang Shaolong once again defied all opinions and had to wait.
The King of Qin asked: "When Shaolong went to Qi as an envoy, he had plans for Wei. Now that Wei is experiencing great changes, wouldn't it be a good opportunity to send troops?"
Xiang Shaolong said: "We must send out troops, but we have to wait. Now let our espionage agents become active and raise the price of grain purchases again. Last year, Gan Luo went to Zhao as an envoy and gained five cities in vain. It is inevitable that they will not rest. The time for them to send troops to Yan State should not be far away. Let Yan and Zhao fight first. We will secretly support Yan State with some weapons, food and grass, so that they can fall into a hard fight. Qi State has lost its courage and is afraid of our great Qin State. , will not dare to rescue. The remaining Chu State has no reputation as a powerful country, and there is no need to worry about destroying Wei State in one battle."
In strategizing, the decisive victory is thousands of miles away, nothing more than this.
