The Qin Dynasty entered the game with love.

Upon receiving the imperial decree, Lian Po, in order to return to the State of Zhao as soon as possible, sent someone to contact Prince You to leave as soon as he left Zhangtai Palace. Yan Dan and others, being friends, gave him a simple farewell.

Yan Dan stared at the city gate, watching Prince You's carriage and horses depart, and the sorrow in his heart intensified: "The country is weak, and Yan Dan is powerless to reverse the situation. The longer I stay in Xianyang, the more blurred my memories of home become. Mother, have you ever thought of Dan who is far away? Father, would you be willing to take me back to Yan?"

Seeing Yan Dan's appearance, Wei Wei (a son of a concubine of the State of Wei) sneered, "What's wrong with Xianyang? We have no worries about food and clothing, and no one dares to bully us. The Lord of Danyang even sends us rare items from time to time. Isn't this better than going back to our country?"

Yan Dan retorted angrily, "How can a sparrow know the ambition of a swan?"

Wei Wei couldn't help but laugh, holding his stomach: "That's funny. You're not thinking of going back, are you? No offense, but I'm already living a miserable life. Even though my mother is of lowly status, she still does her best to send me a lot of clothes and things, and even sent loyal servants, just to make me more comfortable."

But you, you came to Qin with nothing but a set of clothes. The fine clothes you wear later depend on your share in the hostage group. You'll have a servant by your side, but you'll still have to worry about food and clothing. You'd be better off finding a job outside than working for someone else.

I really don't know what you're pretending for. You act like you have lofty ambitions, but being in the proton group makes you look so resentful. You'd be better off begging your father for help.

Yan Dan disdained arguing with Wei Wei, so she simply turned cold and left.

Wei Wei's temper flared up, and he was about to step forward and teach him a lesson when a patrol came by. The squad leader interrupted his spellcasting, saying, "Young Master Wei, private fights are prohibited in Xianyang City. Please do not make things difficult for me."

Wei Wei swallowed his anger, grabbed Qi Hai (one of the four sons of Qi) and left, cursing as he went: "Only Yan Dan has ambition, we are all useless."

Qi Hai sighed and patted his shoulder: "We were pushed out by our families. Now we are in Qin, which is much better than being hostages in Zhao. If we go back and practice military dance, maybe next time Lord Danyang will like it and we can ask for an official position."

Wei Wei was in low spirits: "Come on, ever since Zhang Liang of Han got jealous and called people back, Lord Danyang hasn't come here again."

Qi Hai comforted her, "It's better than staying in Qi. Now I'm at ease staying in Qin, and my mother is also living comfortably. I don't plan to go back to China here. I'll bring my mother over when I have the chance."

Wei Wei's heart skipped a beat: "You have the same idea too."

Qi Hai said sadly, "Since my mother married my father, her family's power has been hollowed out and is now just an empty shell. My father doesn't like her either. Anyway, she can't survive in Qi. I just think about my father's new wife, the daughter of the Grand Historian, and I know that I will never have the chance to return to the country."

Wei Wei patted his best friend on the shoulder. The two were able to get along well because one had a complementary personality and the other had a similar family background. They were both neglected and both had mothers who cared about them. "Come on, let me treat you to a drink. If I have the chance in the future, I will bring my mother to Xianyang."

Qi Hai smiled and said, "Don't worry, the King of Qin has great ambitions, and the entire six kingdoms cannot contain him."

Wei Wei understood that the two of them would go out for drinks together.

Sinzheng, South Korea

Prince You asked in bewilderment, “Prime Minister, why must we go through Han and cross directly from Yiyang in Qin to Handan?”

Lian Po looked at the outside of the carriage: "The Qin people are cunning. If it weren't for Zhang Yi breaking our alliance of the six states and abandoning their ambitions, Qin would not be the only dominant state today."

Gongzi You nodded: "Indeed, but Xianyang has indeed developed very well in recent years. The martial spirit of the whole Qin was already terrifying, and with the various preferential treatments of Princess Yingji, the status of soldiers has been greatly enhanced. If a family's son is selected to join the army, the whole family will hold a banquet to entertain the neighbors and relatives."

Enlisting is different from before. Now you need a clean background and a strong physique. In recent years, even height has been taken into account. Just thinking about it terrifies me.

Lian Po was aware of this matter, but he didn't pay much attention to it: "These are just tricks commonly used by those in power. What use are they to mere commoners? People's hearts are the easiest to manipulate."

Unable to offer any advice, Prince You could only sigh, "I hope so."

Lian Po felt that Prince You was much weaker and more indecisive than Zhao Yan, who charged forward. Could it be that Qin had done something? But thinking of the late king's entrustment to him, Lian Po put aside his concerns.

South Korea's Upper Party

One hundred thousand Qin troops had already set up camps around the area. General Meng Ao looked at the military order in his hand and pondered the battle plan.

Meng Wu asked from the side, "Father, why are we only defending and not attacking?"

Meng Ao slapped his stupid son: "There are no fathers and sons in the military camp. You brat, you can't change your ways, can you?"

Meng Wuci grimaced; his father hadn't held back his strength in that palm strike, and he felt numb all over his back: "Yes, General."

Meng Ao nodded: "His Majesty's purpose this time should not be Korea."

Meng Wu asked in confusion, "Why? The provisions and supplies for 100,000 troops are no joke."

Meng Ao looked at Meng Wu and sighed inwardly, "Couldn't the Meng family produce another military genius?" He said, "The king has his own plans. What are you in such a hurry for? Just follow the orders."

Meng Wu pouted and said, "Fine."

Upon leaving the tent, Wang Jian requested to enter.

Meng Wu gave a greeting and went to train his troops, hoping to gain his father's approval.

When Wang Jian saw General Meng Ao studying a map, he greeted him, saying, "General, all the soldiers have been settled, and the provisions have arrived ahead of schedule."

Meng Ao turned around and asked directly onto the map, "What can you see?"

Wang Jian felt something was wrong the moment he received the order, but he couldn't figure it out until he saw the map.

"Your Majesty is using an army of 100,000 as bait, feigning an attack on Han, but actually using it as a route to attack Zhao."

Meng Ao's eyes lit up, and he patted Wang Jian on the shoulder: "Old man, I didn't misjudge you. It seems that even if I step down, someone can still hold up Qin. Wang Jian, train the soldiers well. There will be many opportunities on the battlefield."

Looking at the white-haired general, Wang Jian felt a surge of warmth in his heart: "Your subject, Wang Jian, swears to protect Qin with his life."

Meng Ao laughed heartily: "Good, now Qin will have a successor. My son is a natural-born general, but not a natural-born commander. Alas, what a misfortune for our family."

Wang Jian dared not respond. After Meng Ao spoke for a while, he took the initiative to leave the tent.

Thinking of the pillar of the Qin state, entrusting him with such a heavy responsibility, Wang Jian felt a burning passion in his heart.

Looking at Shangdang not far away, he made up his mind that he must live up to expectations and conquer new territories for the Qin state.