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Fan Ju was played by Luzi in the capital of Zhao, Handan, and at that moment, he felt helpless. Logically, he could have taken advantage of the king's anger to retaliate. It would have been perfectly reasonable to return the favor. However, this was a unique action by an extraordinary person, which is the premise for achieving remarkable things.
From the moment Fan Ju recognized Zichu as the future king of Great Qin, he had already made up his mind not to offend Luzi. He understood very well that Elder and King Zhao of Qin, including Luzi, were all in the same boat. No matter how capable he was, he was still working for the Qin State. As for the promised title of marquis, that would only come after Zichu ascended the throne.
To get straight to the point, Fan Ju was still on the outskirts of this circle. He would still rely on Luzi in the future; how could he act as if he were seeking revenge as rumored? If he were truly that narrow-minded, how could he achieve great accomplishments?
Moreover, Luzi had previously given Fan Ju such a rare opportunity to perform, clearly offering this excellent chance for free. If they waited until Zichu ascended to do this again, even if it were done perfectly, it wouldn't compare to the immediate help available now.
In the future, whether it be the king or the queen, they would remember this Prime Minister's assistance in Handan City; such relationships cannot be bought with money. The title of Crown Prince's Grand Tutor was already a certainty. Being the Chancellor of Qin State meant that gaining significant power was a natural outcome.
As the saying goes, one should repay even a small favor with great gratitude! Fan Ju was grateful to Luzi and would never think of harming him.
Fan Ju quickly analyzed the current situation and decided to bind himself together with the future Sovereign of Qin State, the queen, and Luzi. Since none of these three were present at that moment, he had to step forward and defend them with all his strength.
"Your Majesty, please calm down! I have something to report; this matter concerning Zhao State has its own hidden circumstances."
King Zhao of Qin was well aware of Luzi's capabilities. If everything had been handled so poorly, he wouldn't have personally traveled far into the mountains to invite Luzi out of retirement.
As for rumors linking Luzi to the Crown Prince Incident, those who spread such tales were likely troublemakers! The Old King of Qin may be old, but he had long since become wise to people's nature. The harsh realities of life seemed like child's play to him.
King Zhao's earlier anger was actually on behalf of the Qin Army stationed in Shangdang Region. After all, watching worries turn into reality—who wouldn't be angry? At this moment, hearing from his Chancellor that there were hidden circumstances made him more willing to accept it psychologically. He preferred to hear about causes leading to feudal states' mischief rather than mistakes made by his own people.
The sun warmed him pleasantly despite the strong winds on the platform. Spring had truly arrived! Looking at the snow on the roof that had yet to melt while feeling hints of warmth in the breeze brought a sense of renewal.
King Zhao of Qin planned to bask in the sun again but saw Chancellor Fan Ju already shivering from the cold. He ordered someone to bring a fluffy fur coat for Fan Ju to wear, allowing him to continue the previous topic.
Knowing that success or failure hinged on this moment, Fan Ju was not one to hold back. In the past, he could easily confuse King Qin with just a few words. If it weren't for the long nights that had dulled his mind, he would have grasped the situation much earlier. Nevertheless, he had already organized all his thoughts.
"Your Majesty! The Selection by Zhao State this time is indeed a genuine Selection. There is no doubt about it. As for this so-called Allied Forces, it seems they are more likely helping out due to the reputation of Plain King. This Zhao Sheng, known for his benevolence and trustworthiness throughout the land, has an excellent reputation among the Feudal States. Therefore, rather than saying this Feudal States' Alliance and Diplomacy is a collaboration, it would be more accurate to say that Zhao Sheng is borrowing troops from various Feudal States!"
Words left unspoken lead to misunderstandings. After hearing this, King Zhao of Qin couldn't help but nod. The so-called Alliance and Diplomacy pertained to state affairs, and Luzi's department was established specifically for this purpose. Thus, the tricky issue became clear; Luzi had not been negligent.
If it were cooperation between nations, even if they handled it discreetly, it would be detected by the Prosperity Record and subsequently confirmed. However, the problem was that Zhao Sheng was merely discussing matters with a few friends. It is challenging for outsiders to uncover private discussions among friends unless they happen upon them by chance; otherwise, they would remain hidden if the parties involved intended to avoid detection.
Understanding this point allowed King Zhao of Qin to find a reasonable answer without needing further explanation from Fan Ju. Fortunately, after making that statement, his Chancellor fell silent and continued filling in the gaps based on his earlier thoughts. If this were indeed the case, he believed that this Allied Forces would not wear their respective military uniforms. They would all don Zhao uniforms in battle to convince the Qin Army that they were all Zhao People!
Ah! How unfortunate for them! If they have the ability, let them try wearing their own country's Military Uniforms! I still don't believe it! What Joint army? I will fight you Joint forces!
"Your Majesty! Our Qin army numbers in the millions; we can mobilize our entire national strength for battle! What can Joint forces do!? We are fighting against Joint forces! If we win this battle, our military prestige will soar, and unification will be within reach!"
Regarding sending troops into decisive battle, King Zhao of Qin could also be resolute. Hearing his Chancellor advocate for war made him more alert. Analyzing the pros and cons led him to believe that this battle could indeed be worth trying. However, what concerned him most was how many troops the Allied Forces could actually muster.
If they truly committed fully, it would mean hundreds of thousands of troops! A year and a half of fighting would be nothing at all. It was too early to conclude whether national strength could sustain another year. "Hmm! Looking at our current pressure is immense! No wonder Luzi sent back five Trivial Matters! Tell me, what should we do now? Abandon Shangdang and withdraw our troops?"
The urgent correspondence typically consisted of three Trivial Matters as the most urgent signal. How could there be five!? Fan Ju pondered briefly and was immediately shocked; he nearly lost consciousness. The situation that could prompt Luzi to send five Trivial Matters must be extremely urgent... No! It might already be beyond urgent!
"Your Majesty! I believe this is an excellent opportunity for our Qin State; we can also use it to warn distant Yan State and Qi State. Let's go ahead and fight! Wouldn't it be better to establish a peaceful era from here on?"
King Zhao of Qin looked at this warmonger and suddenly felt that he was no longer just a refined scholar. This enthusiasm was characteristic of a war fanatic! Fortunately, after years of military life, he was not easily swayed, so he decided to notify all departments to convene in the palace for discussions.
As for whether to go to war or not, it would be best to check the reports from the front lines to see if there were any mentions of troops from other countries appearing. If there were, our army could consider breaking through and retreating. If not, then we could engage in battle!
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