ebookland Chapter 281 One generation's fame, ten thousand generations' fame
Chapter 281 One generation's fame, ten thousand generations' fame
Qin's ambitions were no secret.
Although Qin had always held the advantage in foreign wars, few people truly believed that Qin could unify the world.
But now, before the Qin army has even moved, the newly enthroned King of Han has already surrendered his territory and imperial seal, handing over his centuries-old legacy to Qin.
Even though South Korea has become increasingly weak in recent years and its status among nations is arguably the lowest, it is still one of the seven most powerful countries in the world.
Such a sudden act of the entire nation offering itself to Qin truly shocked the leaders of various countries and insightful scholars from all walks of life.
Although there were some rumors before, almost no one took them seriously.
Yet now, it has become a reality!
"Without resorting to arms or harming the people, Qin has taken over the entire state of Han. Could it be that Qin is truly the chosen one?"
Inside the Mechanized City, many Mohist disciples were very excited.
The Mohists advocated "universal love" and "non-aggression." If the Qin state could truly unify the country and bring peace to the world in this way, it would be in line with the Mohists' principles.
"The Qin state's Lord Changxin recently went on a diplomatic mission to the state of Han, which is likely related to this matter!"
The Six-Fingered Black Knight, the leader of the Mohist school, looked at the five fingers he had left in his hand and sighed.
He originally had six fingers, but he lost the extra finger when he was surrounded by the army in the State of Zhao while trying to rescue Yan Dan.
Looking back, it was clear that everything was the work of Lord Changxin, and he and Yan Dan were probably caught in a trap from the very beginning.
"Lord Changxin?"
Jing Ke, who was standing nearby, also recalled the Qin prince who had left a deep impression on him.
It's terrifying that they know so much about such a nobody as him.
My junior sister is now under the rule of Lord Chōshin in Hanoi, and has found the peace she wanted. In her last letter, she spoke highly of Lord Chōshin.
If Lord Changxin was involved in this scheme, then it doesn't seem so unacceptable.
“In the past, when Lord Changxin was sent as an envoy to the State of Zhao, he not only secured a key city for the State of Qin, but also completely deprived Prince Zhao Jia of his chance to ascend the throne, which is why the State of Qin is now at odds with its foreign enemies.”
"And Yan Dan..."
Six-Fingered Black Knight sighed softly: "Using Yan Dan as a pretext, Zhao has gained a lot of benefits from Yan, but it has also made the relationship between the two countries even worse. In recent years, there have been constant disputes, and it is difficult to have any possibility of reunification."
"Now the state of Han has surrendered to Qin, and the state of Zhao is in turmoil with treacherous officials and its ruler and ministers at odds. It is also at odds with the state of Yan."
"The State of Zhao... is in grave danger!"
The more he analyzed it, the more alarmed Six-Fingered Black Knight became.
How old was Changxin-jun back then?
What seemed like a simple diplomatic mission had such a profound impact!
If all of this was a deliberate scheme by the other party, then this person's cunning is truly terrifying.
Did they foresee this situation years ago?
"Ever since that Lord Changxin went on a diplomatic mission to Korea, the situation there has been much turmoil, and the darkness has crumbled..."
Jing Ke also supplemented his knowledge with what he knew, following the analysis of the Six-Fingered Black Knight.
Since learning that his junior sister Gongsun Li had gone to Hanoi with the Ming family to serve under Lord Changxin, Jing Ke had been closely monitoring all news about Lord Changxin.
"The daughter of the Grand Minister of Works of Wei has always lived in the residence of Lord Changxin."
"Judging by the timing, it seems to be close to the deaths of Lord Xinling and the Grand General of Wei..."
"And then there's the State of Yan. I personally witnessed Lord Yanchun fawning over and getting close to Lord Changxin..."
The more they discussed it, the more terrified they became.
"Such a profound plan, such grand ambition!"
In today's world, the situation in various countries is changing rapidly. Behind all of this, it seems that the shadow of Lord Changxin of Qin is present.
"What we say today is enough for you and me to know."
"Remember, you must not tell any third party!"
Six-Fingered Black Knight felt that the matter of Lord Chunshen of Chu might also be related to Lord Changxin, but he was unwilling to discuss it any further.
No matter how terrifying Lord Changxin's schemes and scheming were, they had nothing to do with the Mohists.
As the leader of the Mohist school, the development and inheritance of the Mohist school is the most important thing!
Even though the Mohists and Confucians were the two most prominent schools of thought in the world, such a conflict between major powers was something the Mohists could not get involved in.
"But many of my brothers in the Mechanized City are on good terms with Yan Dan. If in the future..."
Jing Ke was somewhat worried.
Yan Dan was very good at winning people's hearts and had a high reputation in the Mohist school.
Although Yan Dan has been sent to Qin as a hostage, he may still influence the Mohist school if he returns in the future.
"Ugh!"
Six-Fingered Black Knight sighed softly. He had taken Yan Dan as his disciple to expand the influence of the Mo family, but who would have thought that the situation in the world would change so suddenly.
Given Yan Dan's status and prestige, if he were to become the leader of the Mohist school in the future, he would surely lead the Mohist school to utter ruin.
Suddenly, the Six-Fingered Black Knight looked at Jing Ke in front of him, his eyes seemingly shining.
"Since you believe that Yan Dan will lead the Mohists down a wrong path, why don't you do it yourself?"
"I?"
Jing Ke was momentarily stunned.
The Six-Fingered Black Knight stroked his long beard, and the more he looked at Jing Ke, the more reliable he felt this sudden decision was.
"Indeed, among all the leaders of the Mohist school, it seems that you are the most suitable."
Jing Ke stood there, stunned, as if he hadn't yet reacted to this sudden news.
However, his thoughts were somewhat wandering at this moment.
"The women in Lord Changxin's household all have different backgrounds, some are highly capable, and some have extraordinary status."
"If I were to become the leader of the Mohist school, I could also offer some assistance to my junior sister..."
Although his junior sister did not explicitly state it in her letter, how could he not see the affection she held for Changxin Jun between the lines?
I must lend my junior sister a hand and help her achieve her long-cherished wish!
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It wasn't just the Mohists.
At this time, the Confucian school, specifically the Xiaoshengxianzhuang, was also engaged in heated discussions about the matter of Han offering Qin as tribute.
"They surrendered their land and presented the imperial seal, and the entire country submitted to Qin. Moreover, they were not merely acting as vassal states; they were truly willing to relinquish power and change their ancestral temples!"
"Isn't this Han Fei, my senior brother, afraid of being nailed to the pillar of historical shame and leaving behind an eternal infamy in the history books?"
"Mencius said, 'Sacrifice one's life for righteousness.' Could it be that my senior brother Han Fei was actually a coward who feared death?"
The Confucian disciples found this matter difficult to understand.
Deeply influenced by Confucianism of the time, many of them were unafraid of death, but absolutely unwilling to leave a bad reputation for posterity.
"What is your opinion on this matter, Uncle-Master?"
The Confucian leader, Fu Nian, was playing chess with Xunzi when he asked in a low voice.
"Having gained a kingdom without losing a single soldier, Han Fei's actions may have fueled the King of Qin's ambition to unify the country, bringing the day of peace one step closer!"
Xunzi stroked his long beard, looking at the chessboard before him, his hand still caressing a smooth chess piece, as if considering where to place it.
Fu Nian pondered, "It seems that my uncle approves of what Han Fei has done."
Xunzi gently placed his piece, stroked his beard, and chuckled: "To sacrifice one's reputation for the sake of peace, one can gain fame for ten thousand generations!"