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

Chapter 484, The Matter Is Over, The Future (Revised)
Xinzheng, Palace of King Han.

After hearing Zhang Kaidi's words, King Han An regained his senses slightly, but did not immediately agree to the other party's suggestion. Instead, he habitually looked at Ji Wuye.

"General, what's your opinion?" King Han asked, somewhat disappointed.

Ji Wuye came to his senses and bowed to King Han An, saying...

"Zhang Xiangguo is right. Why Bai Yifei surrendered to Qin is no longer important. We cannot let Qin take Nanyang so easily."

Han Wang An nodded slightly, then looked at Han Fei, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

"Well, since that's the case, let's do as the Prime Minister says. This time, General, you will personally lead the troops to Yangdi. I don't expect you to be able to recapture Nanyang, but I only ask that you ensure the Qin army does not advance north." King Han An looked exhausted and waved his hand weakly as he spoke.

With the loss of Nanyang, the state of Han is now merely a name, and the King of Han is almost on par with small states like Wei and Anping.

The future of South Korea is already obvious. No matter how incompetent King Han An is, he understands that he doesn't have many days left as king, and his heart is filled with despair.

"promise."

Ji Wuye did not refuse and accepted King Han An's order.

"We take our leave." "Your subject takes his leave."

After bowing to King Han An, the three men turned and left.

After leaving the Han Palace, Ji Wuye left without speaking to Han Fei and Zhang Kaidi, while Han Fei and Zhang Kaidi walked side by side towards the Zhang residence.

"I never expected that Marquis Bai Yifei would surrender to Qin. Ninth Prince, do you think there is something wrong with this?" Zhang Kai looked at Han Fei and asked in a deep voice.

"The problem? Everything is as the Prime Minister thought. This matter is inseparable from Brother Xu. That is the purpose of his visit to Korea."

As soon as he finished speaking, Han Fei stopped and looked at the place where Xu Qing used to practice medicine, his expression filled with emotion.

"Sure enough."

Zhang Kaidi had already guessed a thing or two from Zhang Liang's words, and now that he had received a definite answer from Han Fei, he was somewhat moved.

Zhang Kaidi had a good impression of Xu Qing, especially admiring his talent.

Ultimately, it is not the fault of the virtuous who are born in a small country, nor is it the merit of the small country that it produces virtuous people. South Korea ultimately failed to retain a talent like Xu Qing, leading to today's calamity.

"What do you think is the way out for Han in the future, Ninth Prince? Will the Qin army march north to attack Xinzheng?"

After composing himself, Zhang Kai looked at Han Fei with a serious expression and continued to ask.

Han Fei was taken aback at first, then shook his head and said...
"I can confirm that the Qin army will not march north to attack Xinzheng, because there is no need."

"No need? What brilliant idea does Ninth Young Master have?" Zhang asked, puzzled.

“If Brother Xu’s goal is to destroy the State of Han, there is no need to intervene to stabilize the grain prices in Han. If Han is allowed to fall into internal strife, Qin can still take Nanyang and then easily destroy Han.”

"But Brother Xu helped Han stabilize grain prices, and now that the day of the King of Qin's coronation is getting closer, Qin's current focus is not on external expansion, but on stabilizing its internal situation."

Han Fei withdrew his gaze, turned around and continued walking forward with Zhang Kai, expressing his views as they went.

Zhang Kai nodded slightly, agreeing with Han Fei's analysis, and then asked again.

"My first question is, where does South Korea's future lie? Do you have a judgment in mind?"

Han Fei shook his head without speaking, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

When he returned to South Korea, he wanted to join hands with Xu Qing to change the corrupt and dilapidated South Korea, to revitalize the name of the powerful South Korea, and to use South Korea to turn the tide and conquer the world.

Now he has a group of like-minded friends around him, the quicksand is becoming stronger and stronger, and the night is falling apart. Everything seems to be developing in a good direction, but the loss of Nanyang has made all these efforts futile.

Losing Nanyang, a prosperous land and its only strategic depth, is tantamount to severing the foundation of the state of Han; its destruction is only a matter of time. Even if he succeeds in reforming Han, the current territory and national strength of Han cannot support his ambitions.

Although Han Fei's ideals were lofty, the harsh reality eventually shattered them, making him clearly aware of the cruelty of reality. His initial high spirits upon returning to Korea turned into worries about Korea's future.

Zhang Kai looked at the bewildered Han Fei, sighed softly, and said nothing.

He naturally understood that the state of Han had no future. Even if Nanyang did not surrender to Qin, Han Fei's efforts to reform the laws alone could not reverse the decline of Han's life.

However, the Zhang family has been favored by the king for generations, serving as ministers to five generations of the King of Han. The Zhang family must repay such kindness, which is why he did his best to stabilize the situation in Han. Now that the situation has deteriorated to the point that he can no longer reverse it, it is time for him to let go.

“Ninth Young Master, the Confucian Little Sage Manor will continue to recruit disciples next year, and I want Liang’er to go there to study. This is not only my idea, but also the wish of my son who died young.”

After a moment of silence, Zhang Kai stopped and looked at Han Fei with a serious expression.

Han Fei pursed his lips, met Zhang Kaidi's gaze, and felt a bitter taste in his mouth.

Zhang Kaidi's decision had already revealed the other party's view on the future of South Korea, so what else could he say? He nodded and said...

"I will try to persuade Zifang, but whether he will ultimately agree depends on his own thoughts."

"I am already satisfied that Ninth Young Master was able to persuade Liang'er. As for the outcome, I will be grateful for your help." Zhang Kaidi bowed and said.

"Don't dare."

Han Fei returned the greeting with clasped hands.

After the two exchanged greetings, Zhang Kaidi's carriage arrived. Under Han Fei's watchful gaze, Zhang Kaidi boarded the carriage and drove off.

"Han Meng, Han Meng".

Han Fei looked at the Han Palace with a somber expression. After muttering a few words, he walked towards his own residence.

Now that he had come this far, Han Fei was determined to persevere, regardless of whether he would ultimately succeed or how far the state of Han could go.

Just as Han Fei was feeling lost and dejected, Xu Qing left Nanyang with a sense of relief.

More than two hundred cavalrymen escorted several carriages toward the Qin state. The black Xuan Bird Banner fluttered in the wind. Xu Qing opened the window, glanced outside, and then closed it again.

The situation in Nanyang has now stabilized, and Meng Tian can handle the rest himself. Xu Qing can also return to Xianyang, and Bai Yifei, who surrendered to Qin, must also return to Xianyang to see Ying Zheng.

"It's finally over. I wonder what the situation is like in Xianyang now."

Xu Qing looked at Bai Yifei sitting opposite her and shook her head slightly.

"You'll understand when you return to Xianyang, but are you really going to give up the idea of ​​heading north to attack Han? If you miss this opportunity, Ji Wuye will set up a defensive line along Yangdi, and it won't be so easy for the Qin army to attack Han again."

Bai Yifei looked at Xu Qing and asked in a calm voice.

"I would like to, but the situation in Qin does not allow it. We must first pacify the internal situation before we can fight external enemies."

Xu Qing looked towards Xianyang, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. The matter in Nanyang was over, but the plan for Xianyang had only just begun.

With only two months left until Ying Zheng's coronation, he now only hoped that everything would go smoothly in the remaining time and that Lao Ai would not cause any trouble.

After all, he had a lot on his plate during this period and didn't have much time to mess around with Lao Ai.

Xianyang.

Bai Yifei was somewhat dazed, lost in thought.

(End of this chapter)