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

Chapter 504, Gambling on the Nation's Fate
"If South Korea cannot recapture Nanyang, it has no hope of becoming strong. It has no choice but to take a desperate gamble and fight to the death."

Han Fei stared intently at Wei Zhuang and Zhang Liang, his tone exceptionally firm. He had long lost the unbridled and carefree attitude that once came with his confidence, and now looked like a soldier ready to fight to the death.

Wei Zhuang and Zhang Liang looked at Han Fei, who seemed determined to succeed or die trying, and their expressions also became serious.

They knew very well that Han Fei was determined to gamble the fate of the nation, preparing to place all of Han's remaining hopes on this alliance against Qin.

"Have you thought this through? Marquis Changxin, Lao Ai, is no clever man. If you pin your hopes on him, you might end up losing everything," Wei Zhuang said coldly.

"I'm not betting on Lao Ai, but on Li Mu, the great general of Zhao," Han Fei said, shaking his head.

Although he had never met Lao Ai and did not know his character or abilities, he knew Xu Qing and King Ying Zheng of Qin.

In Han Fei's eyes, let alone Lao Ai, even Marquis Wenxin Lü Buwei might not be a match for Xu Qing and Ying Zheng working together. Moreover, Ying Zheng was no longer the "lone wolf" who had ventured to Han. He was surrounded by the Meng clan, Wang Jian and his son, and other representatives of the Qin military.

With the support of the army and the help of Xu Qing, Han Fei did not believe that Lao Ai could successfully usurp the throne, and did not even think that Lao Ai could successfully launch a rebellion.

His real bet was on Li Mu, and the united front of the three Jin states of Han, Zhao, and Wei.

Zhang Liang looked at Han Fei, a look of reminiscence in his eyes, and slowly said...
"Li Mu was a general of the Zhao state. He guarded Yanmen Pass for many years and once defeated an army of hundreds of thousands of people from the grassland wolf tribe and the Hu people in one battle. He pursued them for thousands of miles into the grassland, destroyed the Chanlan and subdued the Donghu, so that the grassland dared not move south for many years."

“My grandfather once said that since Lord Wu’an Bai Qi, no military strategist in the world has dared to claim to be the best. However, among Li Mu, Wang Jian, Xiang Yan, Lian Po, Pang Nuan, and Ju Xin, only Li Mu was the most skilled in military strategy.”

Wei Zhuang guessed Han Fei's true thoughts and said in a deep voice
"You want to appoint Li Mu as the commander-in-chief, unite the troops of the three Jin states to form an alliance against Qin, and thus save the life of the state of Han?"

"That's right. Saying it's to prolong the life of Han is more like gambling with Han's remaining lifespan against fate, betting on whether this alliance against Qin can succeed. Even if it's just a draw, it will be enough to buy Han time to change things."

Han Fei clenched his fist and said with a serious expression.

He is indeed gambling with the fate of the nation, but South Korea has now reached a point where it has no choice but to gamble. Moreover, this is not gambling; gambling is about the uncertainty of the future, and South Korea has no future.

Even if South Korea gains a slight advantage, it is still a win. In other words, South Korea has nothing left to lose.

Seeing Han Fei's indomitable spirit, Wei Zhuang and Zhang Liang were also moved by his determination and courage to succeed or die trying, and their expressions became firm.

“My grandfather also said that South Korea should get involved, since this is South Korea’s only chance.”

Zhang Liang clenched his fist, touched it to Han Fei's, and said with a resolute look in his eyes.

Seeing that Zhang Liang had decided to support him, Han Fei looked at Wei Zhuang, and Zhang Liang also looked at Wei Zhuang, waiting for Wei Zhuang's decision.

"A coalition to attack Qin, that's brilliant! I'd love to participate in something this interesting."

Wei Zhuang's lips curled up slightly as he spoke with interest.

After receiving Wei Zhuang's answer, Han Fei's serious expression faded, replaced by his usual carefree smile, as he teased Wei Zhuang.

"Hey, Wei Zhuang, we're just missing you. Zifang and I have already bumped fists, wouldn't it be too much of a loner if you didn't join in?"

Wei Zhuang glanced at Han Fei indifferently, his eyes full of disdain, as if to say that Han Fei and Zhang Liang were childish.

Han Fei scratched his head awkwardly and silently withdrew his hand.

Zhang Liang turned his head away somewhat embarrassed, coughing lightly twice to cover up his awkwardness.

"Since you want to get involved, the first thing you need to do is to seize military power. Ji Wuye and your father are two insurmountable obstacles. How do you plan to deal with them?" Wei Zhuang changed the subject.

“Ji Wuye is easy to deal with; he’s currently cooperating with Lao Ai and will definitely be involved. As for my father, we can’t tell him for now, lest word get out,” Han Fei said, stroking his chin.

"Brother Han, are you worried that the one in the palace might tip off Brother Xu?" Zhang Liang asked.

Mentioning the Chao Nu Yao, Han Fei's expression became somewhat complicated. In the matter of Nanyang surrendering to Qin, he had truly lost both his stepmother and his army. Thinking about it now, Han Fei still felt very bad.

"It's better to be safe than sorry, and besides, Brother Xu..." Han Fei said helplessly.

“She definitely has to be on guard,” Wei Zhuang nodded in agreement.

Bai Yifei has already surrendered to Qin. As Xu Qing's lover and Bai Yifei's cousin, Chao Nu Yao's heart is still with the Korean side. Nobody knows how much of it is left, so we must be careful.

"So don't tell Father about this for now. I will find a way to secretly cooperate with Ji Wuye. Please trouble Prime Minister Zhang to write back to General Li Mu and say that Han is willing to participate in the alliance," Han Fei said.

"Okay," Zhang Liang nodded.

"As for Brother Wei Zhuang, I have already petitioned Father King to allocate you an army. The number of soldiers will not be too large, and I think we will have a result in the next couple of days. At that time, these soldiers will be handed over to you for training." He then looked at Wei Zhuang and said.

A glint of light flashed in Wei Zhuang's eyes. He had learned more than just swordsmanship in Guigu; he had also learned military strategy. Now he could finally lead troops and display his true talents.

Wei Zhuang is not a gangster boss in the underworld, but a true master of the Guigu School.

“Leave it to me,” Wei Zhuang nodded. “Brother Wei Zhuang, Zifang, the fate of Han depends on today. For our shared ideal, we must win this time,” Han Fei said solemnly, looking at the two of them.

"We will definitely win," Zhang Liang said firmly.

Just as Han Fei, Zhang Liang, and Wei Zhuang were actively preparing for their alliance against Qin, Xu Qing, who was far away in Xianyang, returned to his residence.

Even after returning home, Xu Qing was still thinking about Lao Ai and Ji Dan, and before she knew it, she had returned to the backyard.

"Forget it, let's wait for news from Zhengang's side and see if Xiong Qi was involved."

Xu Qing shook her head, clearing her mind of the jumbled thoughts, and then looked at the brightly lit house in front of her.

That room is Yan Lingji's room.

"Still not asleep this late? Are you waiting for me?"

Xu Qing chuckled and walked towards Yan Lingji's courtyard. He hadn't spent much time with Yan Lingji lately.

When he was in Nanyang, he had to worry about Nanyang's surrender to Qin, and at night he was bothered by Tian Mi, who was like a honey pot. When he was in Xinzheng, he had to appease the old sister Chao Nu Yao. He simply didn't have much time to spend with Yan Ling Ji.

However, now that he has some free time, he does have some free time.

Reaching the door, Xu Qing pushed it open; it seemed to be a door that Yan Lingji had specially left for him.

They were indeed waiting for me.

Xu Qing tiptoed into the room through the slightly ajar door, locking it behind him as he went, preparing for a fierce battle with Yan Lingji tonight.

Xu Qing revealed a wicked smile. As soon as he entered the room, he saw Yan Lingji lying on the small couch by the window.

Yan Lingji lay on her side on the small couch, half of her exquisite face pressed against the pillow, her fair hands tucked into her chest, and her rosy lips gently opening and closing as she breathed.

Her graceful body was slightly curled up, her long, beautiful legs crossed, her figure beautiful and captivating, like a mermaid.

Her delicate little feet were encased in white lace-trimmed stockings, and her adorable toes were slightly curled, resembling perfect jade.

It gives you the urge to hold it in your palm and play with it.

The cold autumn wind blew gently through the crack in the door. Feeling the chill, Yan Lingji frowned slightly and curled up like a pitiful kitten, evoking pity.

Xu Qing felt a pang of heartache at the sight. He tiptoed to the small couch, picked up the blanket that had fallen to the ground, and covered Yan Lingji with it.

"Woo~"

Seemingly sensing someone approaching, Yan Lingji called out in an extremely soft voice. Her long, curled eyelashes trembled slightly, and her dreamlike eyes slowly opened. Like an elf in a fairy tale, she lazily blinked her eyes, which reflected Xu Qing's figure.

"He doesn't sleep well, what if he catches a cold at night?"

Xu Qing covered Yan Lingji with a blanket, his words seemingly tinged with reproach, but his eyes were full of doting affection.

"I'm waiting for you~"

Yan Lingji spoke in a soft, sweet voice, as if she hadn't woken up yet. Her little face was slightly raised, and a few glistening drops of drool stretched out from the corner of her mouth.

Noticing the drool on her face, Yan Lingji sat up slightly. Xu Qing then sat on the small couch, and Yan Lingji leaned into Xu Qing's arms. The blanket that had just been placed over her slid over her high-rising red dress, and her fair, firm breasts shone with a charming light in the candlelight, piling up on her lower abdomen.

Her delicate face pressed against Xu Qing's shoulder, gently rubbing against him.

"My hands are still a little numb~" Yan Lingji said coquettishly.

"How could your hand go numb while you're sleeping with it pressed down? Let me rub it for you."

Xu Qing looked helplessly at Yan Lingji lying in his arms, adjusted her position to make her more comfortable, and then massaged her arms. Her forearms were fair and slender, with just the right amount of flesh, neither too thin nor too fat.

"Ooh~ be gentle."

After feeling Xu Qing's strength, Yan Lingji rolled her eyes at him and said coquettishly.

Upon hearing this, Xu Qing could only soften his grip and gently massage Yan Lingji's arm.

"Where did you go tonight? Why are you back so late?"

Yan Lingji lay in Xu Qing's arms, her beautiful eyes blinking slightly as she asked lazily and casually.

(End of this chapter)