Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 241 Zhang Liang Switches allegiance to Xu Lin
A quarter of an hour later.

Zhang Liang arrived at the Xu residence as he had hoped.

Xu Lin was teaching the Red Lotus Sword Technique at that moment.

dong dong dong.

Zhang Liang dismounted and knocked lightly on the wooden door a few times.

Soon, someone opened the wooden door.

Since Ji Wuye was dead and Han Yu had gone to the State of Zhao, the task of opening the gate fell to Xi Jun.

"My name is Zhang Liang."

"I wonder if Mr. Xu is at home?"

Zhang Liang asked respectfully.

His voice was gentle, and he behaved very politely.

"exist."

"Please wait."

Xi Jun said.

Then he told Xu Lin about it.

"ovary?"

"Take him to the study first."

Xu Lin said as he thought.

"promise!"

Xi Jun immediately accepted the order.

Then he took Zhang Liang to the study.

"What brings Xiao Liangzi here all of a sudden?"

Honglian blinked her beautiful eyes and asked.

“Good birds choose trees to roost in.”

"He must have figured it out."

Xu Lin answered.

After speaking, he went to his study at a leisurely pace.

"Meet sir!"

Following the sound, Zhang Liang bowed respectfully upon seeing Xu Lin.

"No need to be so formal."

Xu Lin waved his hand.

Then he asked Zhang Liang to sit down and talk.

"I have something to say, but I'm not sure if I should ask it?"

After exchanging pleasantries, Zhang Liang inquired.

"There are no outsiders here, so feel free to ask."

Xu Lin said with great enthusiasm.

He is not one to fuss over details!

"I have seen that young lady outside the door at the Ninth Young Master's residence before."

"She went to the Ninth Prince's residence with Princess Honglian at the time."

"Therefore, Princess Honglian..."

Zhang Liang said.

"Truly a talent worthy of assisting a king."

"you guessed right."

Xu Lin praised.

"Liang was just lucky."

Zhang Liang waved his hand repeatedly.

"You didn't come here today to talk about this, did you?"

Xu Lin asked with a smile.

After saying this, he picked up his teacup and took a sip of weak tea.

He's not one to ramble on; he prefers to get straight to the point!

If Zhang Liang were a beautiful woman, he wouldn't mind chatting with her about random things, but Zhang Liang wasn't.

"Sir, you truly have profound insight."

Zhang Liang said.

"No need for flattery."

Xu Lindao.

"it is good."

“A good bird chooses a tree to roost in, and a good minister chooses his master to do his work.”

"Now that the state of Han has fallen, it will soon become a prefecture of the Qin state."

"At this moment, I am willing to abandon darkness and embrace the light, to serve you, sir, and to serve the Great Qin!"

Zhang Liang said solemnly.

As soon as he finished speaking, he knelt down on one knee.

"I've been waiting for this day for months!"

Xu Lin said loudly.

Then they helped Zhang Liang up.

"gentlemen."

"I have a request."

Zhang Liang looked serious.

"explain."

Xu Lin nodded.

"Although my grandfather is over fifty years old, he is still in good health."

"After the state of Han became a prefecture of the Qin state, it needed to be governed by someone."

"My grandfather should be capable of serving as the prefectural magistrate!"

Zhang Liang recommended it.

Upon hearing this, Xu Lin's brows furrowed slightly, and he stroked the wine cup in his hand, lost in thought.

Zhang Kaidi is indeed talented, but will he truly serve Qin? He was a staunch advocate of war before.

"gentlemen."

"I believe that the decline of South Korea has led to this defeat, and it is not my grandfather's fault."

"My grandfather, as a subject, is just as you said before, a skillful cook cannot make a meal without rice."

Zhang Liang added.

"This is a very important matter, and I can't guarantee anything to you."

"The Prefectural Magistrate is the second-in-command of a prefecture; this matter requires the King's decision."

"But since you've put it that way, I'll help you persuade the king."

After a brief pause, Xu Lin spoke.

"Thank you, sir!"

Zhang Liang was overjoyed.

"Don't get too excited yet."

It's hard to say whether His Majesty will agree or not.

"And regardless of whether the king agrees or not, your Zhang family members must go to Xianyang."

Xu Lin reminded.

"That's natural!"

Zhang Liang nodded.

Then he bowed deeply and left the Xu residence.

With Mr. Xu's help, would King Ying Zheng of Qin refuse his grandfather's offer to be the prefectural governor?
……

That night.

Han Fei arrived in Xinzheng.

After entering Xinzheng, he did not return to his residence, but went directly to the Han King's Palace.

To avoid missing his father, Han Fei not only said he was the ninth prince of the state of Han, but also that he was a friend of Mr. Xu Lin, the deputy leader of the Qin state's Shadow Guard.

Upon hearing the words "Mr. Xu's friend," the Qin soldiers immediately released Han Fei into the Han King's palace.

Whether he is Mr. Xu's friend or not, we will know tomorrow. Tomorrow, Xu Lin, Han Wang'an, and others will go to Xianyang. As the Ninth Prince and a disciple of Master Xun, Han Fei should not dare to lie.

King An of Han was resting on a soft couch at this time.

He consulted many doctors, but none of them could cure his headaches, and he had resigned himself to his fate.

Before long, Han Fei arrived before King An of Han as he had wished.

"Lao Jiu?"

"You are finally back!"

Following the sound, King Han An saw Han Fei and could not hide his joy.

Han Fei was a man of great learning, and not only did King Ying Zheng of Qin like him, but Xu Lin also had a good impression of him.

With the fall of Korea, Han An's quality of life from now on depends entirely on Han Fei!

"Father, what's wrong?"

Han Fei hurriedly stepped forward.

"fine."

"Everyone gets old eventually."

King Han An waved his hand.

Then he dismissed the people around him.

"Are you willing to go to Qin?"

After the guards had gone far away, King Han asked seriously.

The fourth brother, Han Yu, went to the State of Zhao, which was closer than the State of Chu. Logically, Han Yu should have been the first to return.

But Han Yu hasn't returned yet, and there's not even a hint of news about him, so it's pretty much certain that Han Yu won't be coming back!
The eldest brother is addicted to wine and women; after entering Qin, it would be good enough if he could live his own life well.

Therefore, he now places all his hopes on Han Fei, whom he used to hate.

He's having trouble even finding a place to stay right now. If Han Fei doesn't want to switch allegiance to Qin, then he's finished!
"willing."

Han Fei nodded.

Then he helped Han An lie down and told Han An not to worry.

As a son, he wouldn't abandon his father.

"If I had known this would happen, I should have made you the crown prince in the first place."

"Your older brother is addicted to wine and women, and all he cares about is..."

Han An sighed.

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Han Fei.

"Even if I were made the crown prince, I might not be able to do a very good job."

"Now that things have come to this, let's look forward."

"As Mr. Xu once said, all that has passed is but a prologue."

Han Fei offered his advice.

Han An nodded.

Then the topic shifted to Honglian.

"Lao Jiu."

"Do you think Honglian is still angry with me...?"

"I had no choice back then. Ji Wuye holds a large army and is the Lord of the Night, as you know."

"If you see Honglian, please explain to her for me that I was wrong, but at the time..."

Han Andao.

He was interrupted again by Han Fei before he could finish his words.

"it is good."

Han Fei nodded.

Then he turned and left the Han royal palace.

Han Fei still cannot understand why Honglian was forced to marry Ji Wuye.

Therefore, even though Han An was his father, he was unwilling to listen.

If Han An hadn't been seriously ill, he would definitely have argued with Han An about this matter!

After leaving the Han Palace, Han Fei did not return to his residence; instead, he went to the Xu residence.

Time was of the essence. As far as he knew, Xu Lin, Han An, and the others would be going to Xianyang tomorrow, so he had to find Xu Lin now.

(End of this chapter)