Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 222 Ying Zheng Decides to Destroy Han Ahead of Schedule
the other side.

Xinzheng, the General's Mansion.

Ji Wuye and Ji Yihu were also eating.

They ate stewed mutton.

Since the Straw-Clad Swordsman is dead and Mo Ya has been turned against him, Ji Wuye still doesn't know about Hong Lian's disappearance.

"Tiger Cub".

“Xinzheng is different from the military camp.”

You need to tone it down a bit lately.

Ji Wuye solemnly instructed.

"it is good."

Ji Yihu readily agreed.

He wasn't as lecherous as Ji Wuye, but he enjoyed bullying the common people.

"father."

Why do you insist that I marry Honglian?

After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, Ji Yihu, dressed in splendid clothes, asked in bewilderment.

Honglian was still young, and he had no interest in her. He preferred voluptuous and graceful women, such as married women in their twenties or thirties.

Although Honglian is beautiful, she is a princess. If I marry her, can I bully her at will?

"Because she is a princess."

"Han An is getting old, and Crown Prince Han Yun is not up to the task."

"You'll understand why your father insisted you marry Honglian in a few years!"

Ji Wuye said.

"it is good."

"I'll listen to Dad."

Ji Yihu nodded vigorously.

Then I went back to my bedroom.

If Ji Wuye hadn't told him to be more discreet lately, he would have planned to spend the night at Zilan Pavilion.

Just bear with it. Go to Zilan Pavilion for entertainment after you marry Honglian!
……

Three days later.

Han Yu still hasn't found Hong Lian.

The truth eventually came out, and news of Honglian's disappearance spread in Xinzheng.

When the bloated and conceited King An of Han learned of this, he was furious and nearly collapsed from difficulty breathing.

How could Honglian have disappeared?

"Were they robbed by bandits?"

"Was it because of her marriage into the Ji family that she chose to run away from home?"

Han Wang An questioned him while drinking water.

"This humble servant does not know either."

"But I think it should be the latter."

The eunuch answered respectfully.

“Xinzheng is heavily guarded, and there have been no bandits in recent years.”

"A girl named Xijun also disappeared along with Princess Honglian. It is said that Xijun's cultivation level is not low and she is the princess's confidante. Therefore, the princess is probably safe."

The eunuch added.

King An of Han breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

After a moment's thought, he had someone bring Ji Wuye over.

He didn't necessarily want Honglian to marry into the Ji family; rather, Ji Wuye was better at finding people for marriage.

Before long, Ji Wuye, dressed in black and red armor, arrived in front of King Han An.

"See you, Your Majesty!"

Ji Wuye clasped his hands in a salute.

"General, you may dispense with the formalities."

King Han An waved his hand.

Then he handed over the task of finding Honglian to Ji Wuye.

"promise!"

Ji Wuye was taken aback for a moment after hearing this, then immediately accepted the order.

He only just learned that Honglian was missing.

"I heard that Ji Yihu returned to Xinzheng a few days ago."

What has he been doing lately?

After Ji Wuye walked away, King Han An gently stroked his graying eyebrows and asked.

To repel external threats, we must first secure internal stability. How can we resist the tyrannical Qin without appeasing Ji Wuye?
Therefore, marrying Honglian to Ji Yihu is still the best course of action.

If Honglian really doesn't want to, then we should think of other ways, such as having Honglian marry the King of Zhao or the King of Chu.
"Yes."

"After returning to Xinzheng, Ji Yihu rarely went out."

"It is said that he has recently been studying military strategy books."

The eunuch spoke with utmost respect.

He wasn't one of Ji Wuye's men, but he had received money from Ji Wuye, so he praised Ji Yihu a lot.

"Studying military texts?"

"This is a good thing!"

"People change. I was arrogant and domineering when I was young."

Han Wang An sighed.

……

at the same time.

Zhang Liang went to the residence of the Ninth Prince.

"Son."

"Honglian has disappeared!"

Zhang Liang asked urgently, "Hmm?"

"When did this happen?"

Han Fei was startled upon hearing this.

"A few days ago."

Zhang Liang replied.

Then he told Han Fei everything he knew.

After listening, Han Fei blinked his peach blossom eyes and fell into deep thought.

Honglian and Xijun have disappeared together?

That basically rules out the possibility of being kidnapped!
Honglian has never left Xinzheng since she can remember, so she is unlikely to go to a place where she is unfamiliar with the people and things without permission.

Therefore, Honglian is most likely still in Xinzheng.

Just now, Zifang said that Fourth Brother has been searching for Honglian recently, turning Xinzheng upside down, but still hasn't found her. This means that Honglian's hiding place is either very secluded, or...

With this thought in mind, Han Fei looked towards the Xu residence.

Honglian didn't have many friends in Xinzheng. Apart from Xu Lin's place, he really couldn't think of any other place Honglian could go!

"If I'm not mistaken, Honglian should have gone to the Xu residence."

Han Fei dismissed his attendants and spoke.

"what?"

Zhang Liang was startled upon hearing this.

Honglian is a princess of the Korean Kingdom, and Xu Lin is an important minister of the Qin Kingdom. Why would Honglian go to the Xu residence?

Could it be that Princess Honglian and Xu Lin have already...?

Zhang Liang dared not think any further.

"Xu Lin may not be a good match."

“But he is definitely more suitable for Honglian than Ji Wuye or Ji Yihu.”

Han Fei continued.

He has come to terms with it.

He was just Honglian's half-brother, not her father. Even if he were her father, could he control Honglian?

So let Honglian go, as long as Honglian doesn't regret it!

"Can……"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Liang hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

After a moment of contemplation, he felt that Han Fei's words, though rough, were reasonable. Now that things had come to this, did Princess Honglian have any other choice?

"How have you considered the matter of switching jobs?"

After more than ten breaths, Han Fei asked while brewing tea.

It's not that he doesn't want to drink, but he coughs whenever he drinks, so he only takes a few sips when he really can't resist.

"Brother Han, are you really going to switch your allegiance to the Qin state?"

“My grandfather wanted me to go to the Sanghai Confucian School in the State of Qi.”

Zhang Liang told him the truth.

At this moment, because he is still young, he is still hesitant in his actions.

"You want to go to the Confucian school?"

"What will happen to your grandfather and the others after you go to Sanghai?"

Han Fei frowned deeply.

He didn't think going to the Confucian school in Sanghai was a good choice for Zhang Liang at this point.

Zhang Liang possessed the talent of a king's advisor, no less than Zhang Liang himself.

Zhang Liang should enter the imperial court as an official and realize his ambitions!
"So Liang is still hesitating."

Zhang Liang replied.

"ovary."

"You have the talent to be a prime minister; you should enter the court and serve as an official."

“My father favors petty men and distances himself from virtuous ministers; he is not a good ruler.”

Han Fei spoke frankly and sincerely.

After he finished speaking, he looked towards the Qin state.

It is common knowledge that the King of Qin appointed officials based solely on their talent.

"I...I'll think about it some more."

Zhang Liang said.

After speaking, he bowed and left the study.

……

The next day.

Xianyang, Qin State.

Ying Zheng received Xu Lin's second letter.

After reading the contents of the letter, Ying Zheng was overjoyed and immediately summoned Zhao Gao and all the civil and military officials.

After hearing that this matter was related to Xu Lin, Zhao Ji changed into a phoenix robe and went to Zhangtai Palace by carriage.

Because this was a war that would destroy a nation, Empress Dowager Huayang also went to Zhangtai Palace.

……

Half an hour later.

The civil and military officials were arranged in two rows, with Zhao Ji and Empress Dowager Huayang sitting on either side of Ying Zheng.

"Gentlemen, just now Minister Xu sent a letter suggesting that I should immediately send troops to destroy Han."

There are two reasons.

"First, Minister Xu, as an important minister of our Great Qin, has been frequently humiliated in Xinzheng. The State of Han is outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant towards our Great Qin. Their intentions deserve to be punished!"

"Secondly, the people of Korea have nowhere to stand. Last winter, a heavy snowfall killed nearly a thousand people. As our neighbor, our Great Qin should send troops to save the people of Korea from their suffering!"

"What do you think?"

After everyone had arrived, Ying Zheng looked at Wang Jian, Duke Shang, and the others, and asked with a somber expression.

(End of this chapter)