People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 419, Establishing a Life for All People
Listening to Xu Qing's eloquent explanation of his purpose, Gongyang Di and Chisongzi couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. Their hearts, which had been calmed by time and cultivation, seemed to be filled with renewed vigor, and in a daze, they felt as if they had returned to their twenties or thirties.

The passion and drive of youth are reignited in their blood.

To plant a seed of unity in the hearts of all people, so that people from all countries can set aside their prejudices against each other and unite as a nation.

This is no longer just a great undertaking, but rather the creation of a lasting foundation for the Central Plains and the establishment of a destiny for all people!

"Since the Grand Chancellor has the heart to establish a future for all people under heaven, I, Gongyang Ru, though humble, am willing to risk the lives of thirty-six of my family members to embark on this journey with you!"

Gongyang looked at Xu Qing with burning eyes, his originally calm expression turning excited, and he spoke with barely suppressed emotion.

Gongyang Confucianism is inherently extreme and audacious; otherwise, it would not have uttered the extreme statement that even a nine-generation feud could be forgiven. Xu Qing dared to stand up for the common people, and they, the Gongyang Confucianists, dared to use their own bones to build a stepping stone for Xu Qing.

I'm not doing this for anything else, I just want to see what the world will look like after it's unified!
"Doing nothing, yet accomplishing everything. The Heavenly Sect has secluded itself from the world for many years, observing the changing winds of the world through inaction. Now, in this era of great strife, it is time for the Heavenly Sect to descend from the mountain!"

Chisongzi's eyes gleamed as he spoke, his aura shifting from calm and composed to sharp and piercing.

The Heavenly Sect has honed its sword for hundreds of years, and now that this precious sword is ready to be drawn and reveal its full sharpness, it has encountered Xu Qing, the swordsman. Thus, this honed sword has also revealed its cold gleam.

Looking at Gongyangdi and Chisongzi, whose hearts were filled with passion and ambition, Xu Qing smiled happily. He knew that Chisongzi and Gongyangdi would definitely react to his words.

The doctrines of the Gongyang School of Confucianism, such as being cautious at the beginning and rectifying the root, strengthening the trunk and weakening the branches, changing the era name and system, exercising power in a proper way, unifying the country, maintaining order, seeking revenge, and respecting the kingly way, all prove that this school of thought is very suitable for the Qin state and the world at that time.

Xu Qing of the Heavenly Sect knew better. Did they really think these Taoist masters were truly detached from worldly affairs and indifferent to worldly desires? Did they really think that the status of the Heavenly Sect and the Hundred Schools of Taoism, the five major sects, was achieved through popular praise? It was earned through battle.

However, Tianzong had been secretly accumulating strength to help the Qin state. Once the Qin state ended the chaos, it would be time for them to promote the Huang-Lao philosophy of recuperation and development.

“With the support of my senior brother and the head of the Gongyang family, I believe that I and the Qin state can fulfill this promise,” Xu Qing said, raising his teacup and bowing.

Gongyangdi and Chisongzi exchanged a glance, and then took out two tokens from their pockets.

"I have summoned you here today not only because the Gongyang family chieftain wishes to see you, but also to test whether you are qualified to become the leader of the Daoist scholars and represent Daoism and the Heavenly Sect in the outside world. I think the so-called test is no longer necessary. I believe that you, junior brother, will be able to seize a glimmer of hope for the people of the world amidst the great turmoil!"

Chisongzi pushed the jade pendant in front of Xu Qing and looked at him intently as he spoke.

"The Grand Chancellor is farsighted and ambitious. Gongyang Ru will certainly not be bad following you." Gongyang Di also handed Gongyang Ru's token to Xu Qing.

Seeing that the two of them were full of expectation and confidence in him, Xu Qing nodded solemnly and said...

"I then swore an oath to Mount Taiyi, using tea instead of wine, and to my senior brother and the head of the Gongyang family, that no matter what hardships I may encounter in the future, I will never break my promise!"

After speaking, Xu Qing drank the tea in his hand in one gulp. With the support of Tianzong and Gongyang family, he dared not say that he would definitely achieve his goal, but he would not be alone on the road ahead.

Both Chisongzi and Gongyangdi calmed down and their auras returned to normal, but their eyes were still full of fervor when they looked at Xu Qing.

They dared to place all their bets on Xu Qing not because they believed that such a great legacy could definitely be achieved, but because they believed that Xu Qing would definitely be able to lead the two schools of thought, the Qin state, and even all schools of thought and the people of the world to a more glorious future.

Setting down the empty teacup, Xu Qing smiled easily and said to the ram...

"The head of the Gongyang family so decisively handed Gongyang Ru over to me. Isn't he afraid that I will lead Gongyang Ru to an even worse situation?"

Hearing Xu Qing's teasing words, Gongyang Di smiled slightly, rolled up his sleeve with one hand, and picked up his teacup, saying...

"How fortunate it is for Gongyang Ru to be able to participate in such a great cause for generations to come! Even if he sacrifices himself for the cause in the future, Gongyang Ru will still be able to leave his own glory in history. No matter what, it will not be a loss."

"Haha, rest assured, Patriarch Gongyang, now that Gongyang Ru has been entrusted to me, I will certainly lead him to even greater heights."

Xu Qing smiled and picked up the token, putting it into her sleeve.

Gongyangdi gently blew on the steaming tea, then took a sip, savoring the unique fragrance of Taiyi Mountain tea. A look of enjoyment appeared on Gongyangdi's face.

He believed that Xu Qing would not allow the Gongyang School of Confucianism to be wiped out. After all, the Gongyang School of Confucianism was indispensable to this great cause, and Xu Qing also needed the Gongyang School of Confucianism to stand up and pave the way for him.

“Then I’ll wait to see even better scenery,” said Gongyangdi.

“That’s natural. But now that Gongyang Ru has come to Qin, he certainly can’t just go to Xianyang without making a sound. I will write a letter and send it back to Xianyang later. I believe that both the King and Marquis Wenxin will be very happy that Gongyang Ru has come to Qin,” Xu Qing said with a smile.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Master."

Gongyang Di and Xu Qing exchanged a smile. Now that they were being honest with each other, their previous worries and complaints naturally dissipated with that smile.

“Junior brother, Junior Brother Wuguanzi is gathering Daoist scholars. If you have time before you return to Xianyang, please meet with them,” Chisongzi said.

"Okay, senior brother, just send someone to call me when the time comes."

Xu Qing nodded and said. After giving Gongyang Di a few more instructions about Gongyang Ru's entry into Qin, Xu Qing bid farewell to the two and left. Gongyang Ru had not yet officially settled in Qin, and he was going to Nanyang next. He was not in a hurry to explain the other matters and arrangements to Gongyang Di.

After leaving Chisongzi's courtyard, Xu Qing prepared to return to his own residence first. Yan Lingji was still at home. He had gone down the mountain to seek comfort from Zi Nu last night, and that little vixen was bound to be jealous.

Just as Xu Qing was about to turn, a figure blocked the road ahead.

"Brother Situ, what are you doing here? Is something the matter?"

Xu Qing looked at Situ Wanli, who was blocking the way, and asked with some surprise.

Situ Wanli glanced around out of the corner of his eye, and after confirming that no one else was around, he cupped his hands in greeting to Xu Qing.
“Brother Xu, I didn’t come to see you for no reason. It was Xia Kui who sent me to invite you over.”

"Chief? What's the matter?"

Xu Qing's expression also turned serious. Tian Guang wouldn't have come looking for him for no reason, especially since Xiong Qi was also at Taiyi Mountain at this time.

As Xiong Qi's loyal follower, Tian Guang's sudden visit to him must be on Xiong Qi's orders, so he had to be on high alert.

“I don’t know the specifics either, but Xia Kui said it was because of Wu Kuang’s matter. It seems that Xia Kui wants to apologize to you, but I feel that it’s definitely not just that.”

Situ Wanli's eyes flickered, and he revealed what he knew.

"About Wu Kuang?"

Xu Qing nodded thoughtfully.

After he finished his enlightenment, he naturally learned from the disciples of the Heavenly Sect about Wu Kuang's outrageous remarks. He didn't feel anything about it, after all, Wu Kuang had the right to say whatever he wanted.

If he were to argue with Wu Kuang over such a trivial matter, wouldn't he seem to lack any sense of magnanimity?
Disaster comes from the mouth, and illness enters through the mouth. Wu Kuang dared to say such things in front of the disciples of the Hundred Schools, so he naturally had to bear the consequences of his reckless words.

"It's strange, but Wu Kuang disappeared after that day. According to my disciple, he seemed to have visited Xia Kui that night," Situ Wanli said after a moment's thought.

“Since the leader of the knights wants to meet me, I will naturally go and meet him,” Xu Qing said with a light laugh.

Whether Tian Guang was genuinely concerned about Wu Kuang or had ulterior motives, he would only know the answer by meeting him.

"Brother, I have a feeling this matter is not simple. You must not take it lightly," Situ Wanli said with some concern.

Since choosing to gamble with Xu Qing, Situ Wanli had no way out. He couldn't let anything happen to Xu Qing, otherwise he would lose everything.

“Brother Situ, don’t worry, I know what I’m doing,” Xu Qing said.

This is Mount Taiyi. Why would he be afraid of an outsider like Tian Guang? Moreover, Xiong Qi needs the support of the Qin state to fuel his anti-Qin plan. Even if Xiong Qi and Tian Guang wanted to scheme against him, they wouldn't dare to act at this crucial moment.

"Okay, then come with me, bro."

Situ Wanli said nothing more and led Xu Qing toward the farmer's house.

"By the way, Brother Situ, how's the thing I asked you to do for me going?" Xu Qing asked in a low voice.

Situ Wanli glanced at Xu Qing, a complex look appearing in his eyes, then shook his head and said...
"Brother, the time isn't right, there's nothing I can do."

Xu Qing didn't ask any more questions after hearing this, and followed Situ Wanli to continue walking towards the farmhouse.

What he asked Situ Wanli to do was to become Tian Guang's confidant. In this way, Situ Wanli would not only be able to gradually control a part of the peasant family, but would also have the opportunity to become one of the successors of the Azure Dragon Plan after Tian Guang's suicide.

As long as the Farmer's Clan and the Azure Dragon Plan are firmly in control, no matter how cunning Xiong Qi may be, the remnants of the six states will no longer be able to shake the foundation of the Qin state as they did in the original story.

Meanwhile, in a farmer's dwelling.

Tian Mi nervously entered a house. Upon seeing Tian Guang standing inside, her expression became serious, and she bowed respectfully.

"Disciple Tian Mi greets the Hero."

Upon seeing Tian Mi bowing to him, Tian Guang couldn't help but glance at her, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

Although Tian Mi was only a four-bead disciple of the Farmer's Clan, Tian Guang had heard of her name. This was because she was extremely famous within the Farmer's Clan, charming many of the most outstanding disciples, both inside and outside the clan, and captivating them all. Wu Kuang was the most representative of these.

"Well, Tian Mi, you've been a four-bead disciple for a while now, haven't you? In the Kuiwei Hall, whether it's talent or martial arts, you're qualified to become a five-bead disciple." Tian Guang withdrew his gaze and said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing Tian Guang's words, Tian Mi's heart skipped a beat. As someone who had climbed up from the bottom, Tian Mi naturally understood that there were no free lunches in this world, and no one would give you benefits or status for no reason.

(End of this chapter)