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"Not much, but there is some!" Lü Buwei said dissatisfiedly, "If that's the case, then we have to get it done as soon as possible! We can't let Ying An live too long, or else it will ruin everything!"

After a slight pause, Lü Buwei said in a harsh tone, "Yanri! You must remember, since Luowang wants to cooperate with Daqin, it must show its sincerity in cooperation!"

"I understand!" Yanri bowed again. He was clearly the strongest assassin in Luowang. But in front of Lü Buwei, he didn't dare to show any of his arrogance.

"Go!" Lu Buwei waved his hand.

Yanri bent over, keeping his posture bowed, and left the room.

The departing Yanri didn't know that after he left, Lu Buwei's expression kept changing, and there was a hint of murderous intent in his eyes!

At this stage, although the leader of Luowang is nominally Lü Buwei, Luowang still maintains a cooperative attitude with the Qin Dynasty.

In many things, leader Lu Buwei was even worse than Zhao Gao.

Even after the Qin Dynasty unified the six kingdoms, it still couldn't truly control Luowang. This is why the future Emperor Qin Shi Huang dispatched Zhang Han to establish the Shadow Secret Guard, a group that was almost identical to Luowang. It was because of his distrust of Luowang!

Unfortunately, until the Dune Incident and the death of Ying Zheng, the Shadow Secret Guards had not achieved the desired expected results and replaced Luowang!

Whether it was the future First Emperor or the current Lü Buwei, they were undoubtedly those in power. And those in power often remain instinctively wary of institutions that they cannot truly and thoroughly control.

It's unclear, but simply being escorted by Gai Nie had drawn the attention of Lu Buwei, the powerful Prime Minister of Qin. Furthermore, it was a unique beauty trap.

Under Gai Nie's escort, Ying An and Dong Jun and his wife soon arrived at their mansion in the northeast of Xianyang City.

As early as when Ying An set the wedding date, Ying Zheng had already ordered his men to clean up the mansion. When Ying An and his wife arrived, a young man wearing a black robe, looking gentle and elegant, with a temperament very similar to Ying An, was waiting outside his mansion.

The carriage suddenly stopped, and Ying An and Dong Jun immediately heard Gai Nie's voice coming from outside the carriage.

"Gai Nie, greetings to Master Fusu!!"

"Fusu greets Mr. Gai Nie! I'm deeply grateful for the trouble he's taking to personally escort my second brother!"

"You are too polite, sir! This is the king's order, Gai Nie is just following orders!"

"How is your health, second brother?" Fusu's voice came into the carriage through the curtain.

"Young Master Ying An is in good health!" Gai Nie replied.

Ying An lifted the carriage curtain, poked his head out, and saluted Fusu from a distance, saying, "Ying An greets brother!"

"Greetings, second brother!" Fusu was indeed a staunch believer in Confucianism. After a formal bow to Ying An, he said, "I heard that my second brother moved out of the Xianyang Palace after his marriage, so I came to visit him today. It seems you came at a bad time!"

"Brother, what are you talking about!" Ying An evaded the question, explaining, "It's just that we just moved out of Xianyang Palace today, and this place hasn't been cleaned up yet. I'm afraid I can't entertain you well enough!!"

Fusu laughed heartily and said, "So, I have been a bad guest today!"

After making a joke, Fusu casually bowed to the carriage and said, "It's inappropriate for me to come here today. I hope you can take good care of me in the future. I'm just getting better, so I'm afraid I'll have to work hard for you in the future! If you encounter any trouble, you can always come to my house!"

"Thank you, brother!" Dongjun did not get out of the car, but responded through the car curtain.

After exchanging a few words with Ying An at the door, Fusu didn't even bother to come in. He quickly said goodbye and left.

The carriage went all the way into the mansion.

Ying'an and Dongjun, with the help of Xiao Lingdang and other maids and servants, began to arrange the ceremony.

Gai Nie, who had escorted Ying An all the way, suddenly asked to meet Ying An alone.

Inside the side hall.

"Young Master, the King has given an order!" Gai Nie had a serious expression on his face.

Upon hearing this, Ying An quickly bowed.

"Three days later, the Qin envoys will depart for Xinzheng, Han. Prince Ying An will be the chief envoy, and Li Si will be the deputy envoy!"

This is obviously a diplomatic mission to another country, and it should not be done in such a sneaky way, with Gai Nie openly escorting Ying An to recovery but secretly assigning tasks.

After all, since the Qin Dynasty has sent an envoy, it certainly won't and shouldn't be so sneaky.

Unless... unless this is simply a trick of pretending to build a plank road while secretly attacking Chencang.

The so-called diplomatic mission to South Korea is simply a cover! !

Sure enough, Gai Nie’s words the next moment confirmed Ying An’s guess.

A look of hesitation was evident on his face. After a moment's hesitation, Gai Nie said, "The King hopes that you can marry Princess Honglian in Xinzheng, Han!"

Ying An was stunned and looked at Gai Nie in astonishment. "Mr. Gai Nie, are you wrong? Marriage? Me? With Princess Honglian of Korea?"

"That's right!" Gai Nie, expressionless and serious, had a flash of pity in his eyes. He said immediately, "The king hopes that the young master can enter into a marriage contract with Han Wangan!"

"But... I just got married yesterday, and I will go to Korea in three days... I heard that Princess Honglian of Korea is quite favored by King Han An, who regards her as the apple of his eye. How can I agree to let Princess Honglian be my concubine?" Ying An seemed hesitant.

But he knew in his heart that this time, he was probably being used as a pawn by Ying Zheng.

It is also a chess piece that kills three birds with one stone.

Through Ying An, he could test the strength of the Yin-Yang family. After all, the Yin-Yang family had just started cooperating with the Qin Dynasty and had not yet truly demonstrated its strength.

If Ying An was sent as an envoy to Xinzheng, South Korea, then since Dongjun was already married to Ying An and was the next head of the Yin-Yang family, how could he really do nothing?

Secondly, with Ying An as the chief envoy of the delegation, they would test South Korea. The fact that Ying An was weak was known to all the six nations.

If Han refused, it would give Qin an excuse to mobilize its troops. The reason why Honglian was chosen directly was probably because Honglian was extremely favored by King Han An.

I'm afraid any old father would not want his little cotton-padded jacket to be given to a weak and sickly woman as a concubine! Not to mention that Han Wangan is the king of a country!

The final purpose was probably to allow Ying An to act as a cover to conceal Ying Zheng's own White Dragon Fish Suit and his whereabouts in Korea!

Chapter 19 Conflict of Doctrines

Under normal circumstances, as the King of Qin, Ying Zheng should have followed the principles of "a gentleman does not stand on a dangerous wall, does not walk on an unfamiliar road, and does not enter deep water" and "a son of a wealthy family does not sit in the hall."

After arranging Ying An to be the chief envoy of the Qin delegation to Korea, Ying Zheng himself should not have bothered to go to Korea.

However, Ying An knew that Ying Zheng went to Han State seemingly to recruit Han Fei. But in reality, recruiting Han Fei was just a cover.

Han Fei was certainly talented. But after all, he was a prince of Han. How could he have truly devoted himself to the cause of Qin?

Don't forget that South Korea is located at the throat of the Qin Dynasty's eastward expansion. As long as the Qin Dynasty has the ambition to unify the world, South Korea will inevitably be the first target of its destruction.

Under such circumstances, Ying Zheng could not have been unaware that his purpose of going to Korea was impossible to achieve.

The only explanation is that recruiting Han Fei was just an excuse. From the beginning to the end, Ying Zheng's goal was to gain military power!

The king who possesses military power is the true king!!

If one wants to rule the country personally, military power is the guarantee of everything.

When Gai Nie revealed Ying Zheng's secret decree to him, Ying An was completely certain. Ying Zheng would definitely go to Han State in person. However, this time, in addition to recruiting Han Fei, he might also have to include himself in the excuse.

Of course, although his health has indeed recovered on the surface, Ying Zheng may not have the intention of using his son as a bargaining chip in his heart.

Countless thoughts flashed through Ying An's mind in an instant.

Gai Nie, however, appeared calm and composed as he said, "Don't worry, my lord. The king is seeking your hand in marriage to a Korean princess simply to provide peace of mind for Han. Even if King Han An favors Princess Honglian, he will never refuse!"

Ying An understood instantly, this meant that they were threatening South Korea's safety again! !

Did King An of Han have the courage to refuse? Wasn't he worried that his refusal would become an excuse for Qin to send troops to Han?

Even Ji Wuye, a high-ranking official in the Han court, could force King Han An to maneuver, even at the cost of Princess Honglian. So, how could he possibly have the courage to refuse when the entire Han Dynasty was at stake?

With a deep sigh, Ying An said, "Since my father has given the order, I will do my best!!"

Gai Nie hesitated for a moment, opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but after hesitating for a moment, he finally remained silent.

"Sir, please take care on your journey!!"

He bowed and clasped his fists, then saluted Ying An. Gai Nie did not forget to give instructions.

"Thank you, sir!" Ying An said with a smile, "My body has recovered. Although three days is a bit short, I think that given my condition, I can endure the hardship of the journey!"

After sending Gai Nie away, Dongjun soon arrived at the side hall.

"It seems that Gai Nie has given my husband a dilemma!!"

As soon as he entered the door, Dongjun noticed the solemn look on Ying'an's face.

"Why do you say that, Madam?" Ying An's expression changed instantly, and he looked confused, as if he didn't understand what Dong Jun was saying at all.

Dongjun didn't respond directly. After a moment's silence, she said quietly, "My dear, you and I were married by chance. Since we've become husband and wife, we should stick together from now on! I just don't want to be a widow at such a young age. Besides, Gai Nie is ostensibly teaching the king swordsmanship in the Xianyang Palace. But he is from the Guigu Zongheng lineage and is the heir of the contemporary Zongjian technique! Although the King of Qin hasn't yet taken power, he definitely wouldn't treat Gai Nie as a mere bodyguard, wasting his talent!"

One had to admit that Dongjun was indeed intelligent. Just from Gai Nie's identity, he had deduced that Gai Nie was definitely carrying out some kind of order from Ying Zheng. This order would definitely put Ying An in a dilemma.

"Madam, can you really stick with me?" Ying An looked at Dong Jun with a smile.

"It all depends on whether my husband is willing to take a gamble!!" Dongjun responded unwillingly.

"What if I say I need the classics of the Yin-Yang School?" Ying An changed the subject so quickly that Dong Jun was almost caught off guard.

"The classics of the Yin-Yang School?" Dongjun looked at Ying An in surprise and asked suspiciously, "Husband, are you planning to learn the methods of our Yin-Yang School and become a disciple of the Yin-Yang School?"

Shaking his head, Ying An explained, "I just want to read the theories and texts of the Yin-Yang School. This doesn't include those secret martial arts and various Yin-Yang techniques!"

"Just a book?" Dongjun was even more surprised.

"That's right!" Ying An said with a righteous look, "In my eyes, the most valuable things about the Yin-Yang School are the classics that expound on the thoughts of our ancestors. Regardless of the various secret teachings of the Yin-Yang School, in the final analysis, they are nothing more than means derived from the Great Dao."

"I didn't expect that my husband actually agreed with the Taoist philosophy. Could it be that in my husband's eyes, my Yin-Yang School is also an evil and unorthodox sect?" Dongjun said angrily.

Since the Yin-Yang School split from Taoism several hundred years ago, it has been regarded as an evil heresy by Taoism.

In fact, the Yin-Yang School pursues the ultimate limit of heaven and man, and does not believe that the pursuit of the Great Dao requires gradual understanding and accumulation. Instead, it attempts to forcibly peek into the realm of the Dao through various powerful techniques.

What Ying An said at this moment seemed to be exactly in line with the Taoist view of Yin-Yang School. It was no wonder that Dongjun was angry.

Don't forget that in this era, although the Hundred Schools of Thought are gradually becoming less intense than they once were, the struggles among the various schools of thought have not weakened at all.

Only when the Qin Dynasty unified the world did the various schools of thought truly divide into two clear camps: one side cooperated with the Qin Dynasty, and the other side firmly opposed the Qin Dynasty.

Right now, the conflicts among the various schools of thought alone are already a mess.

"Of course not!" After possessing the Hong Yi template, Ying An can almost be said to have the qualifications to reach the sky in one step.

But when it comes to his views on the various schools of thought, his attitude is quite different. In his eyes, each of the various schools of thought has its own advantages and disadvantages.

To be honest, he is more in favor of the scientific concepts of his previous life.

Taoism and Yin-Yang School are more like the contradiction between theory and application.

"There's nothing wrong with Taoism pursuing the Great Way. And there's nothing wrong with Yin-Yangism using techniques. In my opinion, the two are more like a spiral of contradictions. Just like the two yin and yang, yin and yang complement and counteract each other, allowing for an endless cycle!"

Ying An's words immediately made Dongjun fall into deep thought.

Ever since the Yin-Yang School became independent from Taoism, the relationship between the two schools of thought has reached a freezing point.

The Yin-Yang School viewed the Taoists as stubborn and unyielding, while the Taoists denounced the Yin-Yang School as extreme and heretical.

No one has ever looked at the conflict between Taoism and Yin-Yangism from a higher perspective like Ying An.

Chapter 20: Yin-Yang School's Commentary on the Book of Changes

Break out of the barriers of each school of thought and stand at a higher perspective.

The conflict between the Taoist and Yin-Yang schools of thought is viewed as a transformation of the mutual generation and restraint of Yin and Yang.

While it fits the theories of Yin-Yang School and Taoism, it is also perfectly logically consistent.

The key to this kind of philosophical speculation is logical consistency. Dongjun felt as if he had been struck by a stern warning, and fell into a state of sudden enlightenment.

After a long time, Dongjun let out a long sigh as if he had just woken up from a dream.

Giving Ying An a complicated look, Dong Jun said, "If my husband wants to read the secret inheritance of the Yin-Yang School, I'm afraid even if I personally communicate with His Excellency Dong Huang Tai Yi, it may not be successful. But if it's just the classics of the Yin-Yang School..."

After a moment's hesitation, Dong Jun smiled bitterly and said, "I think that even without me, my husband, as the Young Master of Great Qin, would have no problem borrowing the Yin-Yang School's classics. Even His Excellency Dong Huang Tai Yi would be eager for my husband to read more of the Yin-Yang School's classics."

The teachings of the various schools of thought are different from the various secret martial arts techniques passed down within the sects. Excluding those secret knowledge, the rest of the content is even more eager for as many people as possible to read it.

Confucianism and Mohism are typical examples. Confucianism advocates teaching without distinction, while Mohism specifically spreads its philosophy among the poor and the secular wanderers.

The combination of these concepts has resulted in the most enlightening classics of each school.

What Ying An wanted to read now were exactly these contents.

Just think about it, he is a prince of the Great Qin, with a noble status. Even if he has little hope of inheriting the throne of the King of Qin, the various schools of thought would be eager for him to read more classics of their own doctrines and accept their own ideas.

"I'm not someone who's easily influenced by other people's opinions!" Ying An glanced at Dong Jun with a smile and said, "Since reading the Yin-Yang School's classics isn't a problem, I wonder when Madam can send them over?"

"No need!" Dongjun shook her head upon hearing this and said, "As Dongjun of the Yin-Yang School, I have copied a copy of the school's doctrines before I got married. If you would like to read it, you are welcome to take a look!"

Ying An was immediately overjoyed.