Qin Dynasty: Starting with clinging to Zhao Ji's thigh

Chapter 164 Han Fei's Powerlessness

Ji Wuye strode towards the door, and Emerald Tiger immediately panicked.

The heavily pregnant man actually started running, and in a few steps he blocked Ji Wuye's path.

"General, please wait a moment."

Seeing the slightly unfriendly expression on Ji Wuye's face, Emerald Tiger hurriedly spoke.

"General, the fact that the Tide Demoness and the Marquis have made such a decision suggests that they are well-prepared and have already taken control of Lord Changxin. They won't let us get a share of the spoils so easily."

Ji Wuye frowned immediately: "You have a way?"

Jade Tiger narrowed his eyes, his pupils gleaming: "General, if the Marquis can do this, why can't we?"

Ji Wuye also narrowed his eyes, his ambition burgeoning, but in the end he shook his head.

"I have met Changxin-jun several times. He is no simple character. It is unlikely that Mingzhu can completely control him. At most, he can exert some influence."

"Besides, with Madam Mingzhu already here, it would be even more difficult and risky for us to do this."

Emerald Tiger refused to give up, his eyes shining even brighter: "General, we don't need to control Lord Changxin. You said it yourself, the Tide Demoness can't completely control Lord Changxin. She and the Marquis will suffer the backlash sooner or later for doing this."

Ji Wuye said in a deep voice, "Tiger, what do you mean?"

Jade Tiger suddenly lowered his voice: "General, I am a merchant, and among all merchants in the world, I admire Prime Minister Lü the most."

"Only by hoarding rare goods can profits be maximized."

Ji Wuye frowned slightly: "A rare commodity for hoarding?"

"Lord Changxin is not the same as Ying Yiren who was penniless back then. He was grateful to Lü Buwei for his help and his power is no less than that of this general."

"Even if I were to give up everything in Korea to help you with all my might, it would only be icing on the cake."

"Besides, with Mingzhu and Bai Yifei ahead of us, even if we succeed in our bet, we may not get much return."

Jade Tiger laughed and said, "General, if we help Lord Changxin break free from the control of the Tide Demoness and bring him back to his senses, we will surely gain his trust."

"This……"

Jade Tiger's words immediately gave Ji Wuye a new idea.

He was immediately tempted.

Madam Mingzhu and Bai Yifei were originally two of his four fierce generals under the Nightfall, but now they have abandoned him and have such great ambitions.

It would be absolutely impossible for Ji Wuye not to have any thoughts in his mind.

If underhanded tactics against them could bring Ji Wuye greater benefits, then he would not hesitate at all.

However, Ji Wuye still shook his head: "The way the Tide Demon controls men is extremely unique. Ordinary people can't tell the difference at all. They will just gradually become obedient to her. Even I, the general, don't know how she does it."

"Unless we can keep Changxin away from the Tide Demon for a long time and let other women attract his attention..."

At this point, Ji Wuye's eyes suddenly lit up.

If Korea were to fall, it would be truly difficult for Lady Myungju to reach Lord Jangshin's side, but she is still the Lady of Korea now!

With the affairs of Korea settled, Lord Changxin is about to return to Qin, and Lady Mingzhu cannot possibly go back with him.

Isn't this the best opportunity?

However, it's not easy to find a woman who can attract Changxin Jun's attention and also bring him and his men benefits.

Jade Tiger chuckled: "General, do you still remember Parrot Song?"

Ji Wuye would certainly not forget the name Yingge.

There have been people who betrayed him before, but Yingge is definitely the first one who has betrayed him and is still alive and well, leaving him helpless.

Ji Wuye's expression immediately turned displeased: "Hmph, that woman has climbed up to Lord Changxin and has already betrayed this general. She even took Mo Ya and Bai Feng away, and some of Bai Niao's people were also taken away!"

"If it weren't for giving Lord Changxin some face, this general would have crushed him to dust!"

Jade Tiger's eyes, however, gleamed with greed: "General, why don't you consider why Parrot betrayed you and dug up all the birds?"

Ji Wuye pondered for a moment, seemingly understanding something, and then suddenly laughed.

"She wants to curry favor with Lord Changxin. I never imagined that one of the assassin commanders under my command would have such ambitions!"

Jade Tiger also laughed and said, "That's right. Parrot Song betrayed the General in order to please Lord Changxin, so she must also have the ambition to rise in rank. But she will definitely not be able to compete with Tide Demoness."

"With the Marquis's help, Chao Nu Yao naturally needs external assistance as well. As long as the General puts aside past grievances and extends an olive branch, we can definitely achieve cooperation!"

Ji Wuye still frowned: "Cooperation?"

Jade Tiger knew his thoughts; cooperating with a former subordinate undoubtedly made Ji Wuye somewhat unhappy.

"General, those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles. Besides, it wouldn't be difficult for us to gain some leverage over each other during our cooperation..."

Ji Wuye then smiled and said, "Hahaha, you tiger, you're the one with the most cunning!"

Jade Tiger smiled shyly: "As long as we help Parrot get a foothold by Lord Changxin's side, I'm afraid it will be Tide Demoness and the Marquis who come to beg us."

Ji Wuye also burst into laughter: "If this succeeds, Tiger, you might just become the second Lü Buwei!"

Emerald Tiger's face fell.

If it were a few years ago, Ji Wuye would definitely have said something nice.

But now... Lü Buwei's life is not easy.

Although he remained the prime minister, he had become increasingly low-key under the pressure from the King of Qin, and had almost completely relinquished his power.

Once, the Prime Minister's mansion was bustling with guests, but now it is deserted.

Jade Tiger has no desire to become the next Lü Buwei.

"I'll leave this matter to you. You can completely entrust the birds to Yingge. If you need any help with finances or other matters, feel free to discuss it with her."

Jade Tiger could only accept the task with a bitter face, while Ji Wuye laughed and filled a bowl with wine: "Come on, let's drink!"

South Korea is beyond saving, but Ji Wuye has already seen a broader future.

……

Zilanxuan.

Han Fei was somewhat drunk and drowsy.

Beside her, Honglian said anxiously, "Father's decree will be issued soon, brother, why are you still so drunk instead of thinking of a solution!"

Zhang Liang sighed softly, "Let him get some sleep, Brother Han is too tired."

Han Fei had actually considered various methods and persuaded loyal ministers such as Zhang Kaidi to remonstrate with him to the death.

Even the promises made to Bai were not about expanding the army, but rather about granting Ji Wuye a title and seeking aid from the State of Wei...

But it was all in vain. Ji Wuye and Bai Yifei's minds were no longer on Korea. King An of Han was forced to cede Nanyang, and Korea had truly lost all hope this time.

"He was unwilling to use my methods, so he had no choice but to accept defeat."

A deep, magnetic voice rang out, and Wei Zhuang, expressionless, stood by the window holding the Shark Tooth.

Zhang Liang shook his head: "Assassinating the king is already a great act of treason, let alone between father and son. This violates both Confucianism and Legalism. I would not do it if it weren't for you, brother."

"Besides, that can't solve the fundamental problem."

Wei Zhuang remained silent.

He was well aware of the root of the problem, but he felt somewhat powerless to change it.

At this moment, an imperial attendant arrived at Zilan Pavilion to deliver an imperial edict.

"By order of the King, Ninth Prince, prepare quickly and return to Qin with Lord Changxin in a few days."