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As for how these associates of the Prosperity Record came to possess the Bronze Longsword secretly equipped by the Qin Army, that is a question for Luzi. Given his current power, it would not be complicated for him to allocate a batch of the latest military supplies for use. It might just take a word from him, after which he would only need to compile a report for King Qin. In fact, they may have already been equipped with the first batch of qualified swords produced under Wang Jian's supervision.
There's a saying that goes: good steel should be used on the blade! Ever since our ancestors in Huaxia developed steel products, this saying has existed.
To get back to the point.
These five men had been masked since their appearance, revealing only their bright eyes that shone with the red glow of the charcoal fire. Luzi did not feel any aversion to this disguise, as it was part of the initial regulations. Some people's identities must never be revealed; exposure means death!
Luzi casually picked up a bun and asked, "How has your investigation into what you were tasked with been going?"
Upon hearing Brother's question, the black-clad man in the center, Sergeant, stepped forward and knelt on the ground. "Reporting to General! Forgive us for our incompetence! According to your orders, we have been keeping watch around Feng Residence all day. Recently, we have only seen Feng Ting coming and going, and during this time, we have yet to discover any trace of his brother Feng Zhiyuan."
The Feng Zhiyuan mentioned here is the steward of the Qin Crown Prince's Residence. He is also the military advisor beside the Crown Prince mentioned earlier, responsible for strategizing for him. If this assumption holds true, he could even directly participate in revising plans to eliminate Luzi, highlighting his significant importance.
Since the Crown Prince encountered an incident on his way to Capital Xianyang, this person has gone missing. Interrogating those at the Crown Prince's Residence yielded no results. This suggests that Feng Zhiyuan has likely fled the country.
If he was still at the residence before news of the Crown Prince's incident leaked out, he could escape involvement. Coincidentally, while others were present at the residence, he was notably absent. As someone who had worked at the Crown Prince's Residence for decades and remained in his position through various changes, it naturally indicates that he held significant power; otherwise, he would have been replaced long ago.
Regarding anything related to the Crown Prince over these years, there is probably nothing Feng Zhiyuan does not know. If my assumptions are correct, this steward must have participated in many confidential matters concerning the Crown Prince. This means that finding him could potentially unearth spies hidden within the country and capture them all at once. Similarly, it could also open a pathway to learn about the Crown Prince's whereabouts.
In a secret letter entrusted to Luzi by King Zhao of Qin, there was an additional order: no matter what it takes, efforts must be made to capture this person alive. If necessary, measures should also be taken to protect him from being silenced by his accomplices.
However, the current problem is that he cannot be found at all; how can one talk about capturing and protecting him? Although various signs indicate that he is likely hiding in his brother Feng Ting's home, speculation can never replace seeing things firsthand.
Seeing the Sergeant kneeling in apology, Luzi couldn't help but laugh in anger. After holding back for a moment, he hesitated to throw the bun in his hand and asked, "How do you expect me to report this to the old man? Just like you said earlier? Do you think that kind of response is appropriate for Your Majesty?"
Effort or lack thereof, the result is what matters most. Even if you spend all day lying at home sleeping, no one will say anything as long as you get things done. But if you don't sleep for twelve hours and still fail to accomplish your tasks, then isn't there a question of capability? It seems this matter still requires further discussion.
If you feel that the enemy is stronger than you, proactively resigning can save time. If you believe the enemy is not as good as you, then show your results!
This statement may sound extreme, but it is an undeniable fact. The kneeling Sergeant naturally understood this rule; he had come intending to take full responsibility for his actions. Without saying a word, he drew his longsword and attempted to take his own life.
"Stop!"
Luzi stood up and called out, walking over to the man in black and bending down to help him up.
The Sergeant dared not resist and quickly lowered his sword to stand up straight. After all, the person helping him was his Brother; it would be quite an achievement if anyone else could lift him up.
Luzi sighed lightly and sheathed the longsword he had taken from the Sergeant. He did this because the sword was only as good as the person wielding it!
He patted the Sergeant's shoulder in encouragement and then called everyone over to sit around the charcoal fire and talk. Seeing that these few were still standing there without moving, he pretended to be angry and said, "Is what I say not effective?" Before his words fell, five people had already rushed over to sit down.
In fact, regarding this matter, both King Qin and Luzi were mentally prepared for a protracted battle. Without three divine sands, they wouldn't dare provoke Xi Qi. The fact that they dared to engage in the Crown Prince Incident proves that these people possess considerable strength. If they could be easily defeated with just a few punches, they wouldn't dare to get involved in such risky business.
After all, the power of Qin State is currently at its peak; one must be mentally prepared before attempting to poke the tiger.
This military action could have been conducted discreetly by taking Shangdang; it could even wait until spring to launch an offensive without being late. Yet King Zhao of Qin insisted on handling it publicly, which indicates that there must be some underlying reasons for this decision.
If Luzi initially thought this matter was inappropriate, then with the arrival of that secret letter, it became clear what the reason was. The Qin army suddenly launched a winter offensive targeting Shangdang; you must know my intentions.
Whether openly or covertly, as long as Feng Zhiyuan is indeed in Shangdang County, these people will have to take action to resolve this matter. Any movement will inevitably reveal their tracks. Following the clues to strike at the heart of the issue is the ultimate goal of this battle.
However, what was unexpected was that these individuals could indeed remain calm and hidden in the shadows without making a move. But progress on the Qin State's side was also not smooth; Feng Zhiyuan's whereabouts had yet to be confirmed.
Could it be that Feng, the chief steward, is not in Shangdang County?
This thought just crossed Luzi's mind when he immediately dismissed it. Recently, Zhang Cheng, who acted as Brother, was also a prominent figure. Since he was the one investigating this matter, there was nothing to question.
Seeing that several people were keeping their heads down and silent, Luzi did not want everyone’s hard work to go to waste. Confidence is always built through encouragement; how can it be fostered through sarcasm and criticism? So he offered some comforting words, urging everyone to put in a bit more effort. Perhaps they were just a tiny bit away from seeing the dawn.
To be honest, right now it’s a matter of waiting for the enemy to make a move before we act. They are hiding in the shadows watching us; if we create chaos among ourselves, it would be meaningless.
After delivering this speech with conviction, Luzi felt much more relaxed despite having already prepared himself to apologize. The others present understood the gravity of the situation; Luzi’s words were merely meant to help everyone maintain a calm mindset.
Sometimes things are like this: the more seemingly unsolvable problems often indicate that a solution is near. At this moment, maintaining a proper mindset is crucial; being flustered will not help in resolving issues.
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