Thirteen Swords of Qin Shizhi's Desperate Beginning

Handan City, a certain mansion.

Yan Dan sat cross-legged, dressed in black, with melancholy eyes, and a wisp of mustache. A 27-year-old young prince turned himself into a melancholy type.

In the hall, desk, and cushions, the three of them sat on the ground.

Yan Dan, Han Shen, and Jing Ke.

Jing Ke let out a long sigh and said, "A disciple from the Handan sub-rudder of the Mo family received news that Li Changqing refused to meet Brother Yandan."

Yan Dan took a sip of tea, frowned slightly and said, "It shouldn't be, Li Changqing shouldn't reject the Mo family's offer of favor."

"Now that Lu Buwei is in power, Yingzheng is more constrained. They need allies, the more the better."

Han Shen pondered, and said: "Maybe Li Changqing is too arrogant and confident. But most famous people are arrogant and difficult to get along with."

Jing Ke chuckled and said, "However, there is something very interesting about the news that the disciple sent back."

"Interesting?" Yan Dan looked curious.

Jing Ke smiled, with a bit of cynicalism, and said, "Li Changqing sent someone to say that he already knew your request, Brother Yan Dan, and that after returning to Qin, he would definitely fulfill your wish."

Yan Dan smiled: "As I wish? Does Li Changqing know what I want?"

Jing Ke nodded and said seriously: "He really knows."

"Li Changqing said that after returning to Qin State, he will invite King Qin to send brother Yan Dan back to Yan State."

Yan Dan was surprised: "Really!?"

Jing Ke nodded and said: "That's the case, but I don't know if he can do it."

Yan Dan suddenly let out a long sigh, let out a half-breath, and said: "That's right, my entry into Qin as a hostage is a conspiracy between Lord Yanchun and Lu Buwei."

"In the court of Qin State, Lu Buwei's words are the most effective, otherwise Ying Zheng would not have been hindered for many years."

Han Shen said in relief: "Maybe it is possible. In the spring of next year, Yingzheng will be crowned as an adult, and he will be in charge of the government. As long as he is in power, His Royal Highness will definitely be able to let you return to the Kingdom of Yan."

Jing Ke is a native of the state of Wei, and is commensurate with Yan Dan's brothers.

Han Shen, and even the Black Man with Six Fingers are all from the country of Yan, so even the Black Man with Six Fingers calls Yan Dan "His Royal Highness" in a well-regulated manner.

Yan Dan sighed helplessly: "Maybe Yingzheng himself is in danger, but Lu Buwei will easily delegate power."

"Besides, it's not like Li Changqing can't protect himself. This time he was sent to Zhao as an envoy, he was assassinated by snares one after another along the way, and challenged by people from the Zhao country."

"Now, Zhao State is attacked by Qin State and Yan State. The people of Zhao despise the people of Qin, wishing to kill Li Changqing quickly."

"If Li Changqing can't solve the predicament he is currently facing, whether he can get out of Handan after a while is another matter."

Jing Ke rubbed his chin, nodded and said: "In the past 20 years, Qin State has attacked Zhao State many times, the Changping War, the Battle of Handan... The enmity between Qin and Zhao is as deep as sea. Li Changqing wants to persuade Zhao Wang and the officials of Zhao State. Not too possible."

"He has to do the following three things at the same time."

"First, gain the trust of King Zhao, deter Zhao's officials, and protect yourself."

"Second, ease the relationship between Qin and Zhao, and stabilize the border between Qin and Zhao."

"Third, achieve the above two points, and then further strive for huge benefits for yourself. For his first mission, diplomatic relations must be successful, otherwise his official career will be cut off."

Han Shen: "This..."

"With all due respect, unless Su Qin and Zhang Yi are brought back to life in such a predicament, no one in the world can solve it."

bump!
The door of the room was pushed open, and Yan Dan's personal attendant was also an elite disciple of the Mohist school.

"His Royal Highness, Zhao Guochao is over."

In an instant, Yan Dan, Han Shen, and Jing Ke looked over and asked, "What's the result?"

The disciple clasped his fists and said, "The King of Zhao, with the 80-year-old veteran Pang Nuan as his commander, raised [-] troops to go north to defend against General Ju Xin and our [-]-strong army from Yan."

"What?" Yan Dan's face changed in surprise.

"Who is Pang Nuan? Leading the army at the age of 80? Is this... did I get it wrong?"

Han Shen was shocked and said: "Although General Juxin is over [-] years old, he is not as good as a mature man. But as the military god of Yan State after Le Yi, everyone in Yan State will not accept him."

"An eighty-year-old veteran, a little-known Pang Nuan, led only [-] troops to the north. What strength does he have, and what qualifications does he have to compete with General Ju Xin?"

The disciple reported: "According to the Mohist insider report, Pang Nuan was recommended by Li Changqing, the envoy of Qin State, to King Zhao."

Confucianism and Mohism are prominent in the world, Zhao Guowen and military officials, there are always two or three people who are actually Mohist disciples, and this is the source of the inside information.

"what?"

The complexions of Yandan and the others changed again.

Yan Dan wondered, "Why did Li Changqing recommend Pang Nuan? Why did King Zhao dare to use Pang Nuan?"

Hearing this, the disciple was also surprised and said: "Speaking of which, this Li Changqing is indeed a strange person."

"Oh!" Yan Dan said curiously, "Tell me quickly."

At that moment, the Mohist disciple relayed the inside information, that is, everything that happened in Zhao Guochaotang to Yan Dan, Jing Ke, and Han Shen verbatim.

After the three of them heard this, their faces were shocked, admiring, admiring, and confused...the expression changes extremely richly.

After a long time, Yan Dan breathed a sigh of relief, calmed down, and commented: "Li Changqing has done all the three aspects analyzed by Brother Jing Ke."

"And it's done perfectly, impeccably."

Jing Ke said in admiration, "Li Changqing, you are really a strange man!"

"Only the last point..." Han Shen frowned and said, "Why does Li Changqing recommend Pang Nuan? Does he think that Pang Nuan can beat General Ju Xin?"

Yan Dan shook his head, and Jing Ke also shook his head, expressing that he did not understand.

Yan Dan frowned and pondered: "Why did Li Changqing go so far as to recommend Pang Nuan as a general?"

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Qin Guoyi Hotel
In the inner hall, Li Changqing and Yan Lingji sat facing each other.

Yan Lingji poured a glass of wine, her beautiful eyes flickered, and she asked curiously: "So, why did you go to the trouble of recommending Pang Nuan to King Zhao?"

"Obviously we have withdrawn from the matter, just waiting for the triumphant return."

Li Changqing smiled and said, "Because Pang Nuan will definitely win."

Yan Lingji smiled charmingly: "An 80-year-old unknown old man, can lead [-] soldiers to beat Yan Guojun's miraculous drama Xin and the [-] Yan army?"

Li Changqing said firmly, "Yes."

Yan Lingji was startled, looked at Li Changqing with beautiful eyes, and asked, "Are you serious?"

Li Changqing nodded: "Yes."

Yan Lingji's beautiful eyes rolled, and she smiled faintly: "Since you have said so, then I also believe that Pang Nuan will definitely win."

"Oh, why?" Li Changqing was puzzled, "You have changed too quickly."

Yan Lingji chuckled, leaned forward slightly, and said in a warm voice: "I don't trust people in the world, I only trust you."

Li Changqing was stunned, and smiled knowingly: "You are flirting with me!"

Yan Lingji and the others all understand the meaning of the word "tiao" used here. They followed Li Changqing for a long time and learned many interesting new words.

Yanling Jiyu stretched out her hand, pinched Li Changqing's chin, and said condescendingly: "You said it all, I am your wife. What's wrong with me flirting with my husband?"

"let go!"

It was not Li Changqing who said this, but a woman.

Concubine Yan wore a long blue dress, black hair like a waterfall, and a slender hairpin. Rose lips were intellectual, and an oval face was dignified and noble.

Concubine Yan's face was cold, her lips parted slightly, and she said calmly: "I have something to talk to Li Changqing, please avoid it."

Yan Lingji's beautiful eyes narrowed.

Enemy for life, Concubine Dongjun Yan.