To the First Emperor of Qin: The state has decreed this!

Ying Zheng leaned back on the dragon throne, picked up the warm tea from the table, and took a small sip.

"Since ancient times...even heroes have found it hard to resist the charms of a beautiful woman!"

Li Si was startled and abruptly raised his head: "Your Majesty means...?"

"Zhang Fan is indeed incredibly skilled, but he's still a young man with a reckless and impulsive nature!"

Ying Zheng put down his teacup, a half-smile playing on his lips, and said:

"He has to suffer some hardship in matters of love and scheming to truly understand the treacherous nature of people! This is a kind of training for him!"

Upon hearing this, Li Si was immediately taken aback!

Is this still the same emperor I know?

To train that kid Zhang Fan!

I'm willing to act here!

But seeing Ying Zheng's confident expression, Li Si shook his head with a wry smile and sighed:

"If that's true, then the Immortal Master suffered a setback at the hands of this beauty..."

"Then this matter might not necessarily be a bad thing after all!"

……

at the same time.

Inside another luxurious mansion in Xianyang City.

In the study of Zong Yu, one of the Nine Ministers of the Great Qin Dynasty, the candlelight flickered.

After hearing the secret report from his underlings, Zong Yu slammed his teacup heavily on the table!

"What?"

"That brat Zhang Fan... he actually escaped unscathed?!"

A hint of annoyance flashed across Zong Yu's old face.

He had heard that Zhang Fan and the eldest son had been assassinated by Chu assassins on the road, and he had been secretly praying that Zhang Fan would be hacked to death by the rebels!

result!

That scourge isn't dead!

"Truly, evil lives on for a thousand years; what a lucky escape..."

Zong Yu gritted his teeth, snorted coldly, and immediately felt a great sense of regret!

but!

Upon further reflection, a glint of shrewdness flashed in Zong Yu's eyes.

Now that this kid has come back alive, he can take over the coal mines and steel plants in Shangdang County!

Just thinking about it!

Zong Yu's face darkened so much it looked like it was about to drip water.

"That old scoundrel Ding Chen!"

"So what if the newly appointed Imperial Censor is so great? How dare he interfere with a lucrative post that should rightfully fall under the jurisdiction of my Imperial Household Department!"

Zong Yu slammed his hand on the table and cursed under his breath.

During this period, because Zhang Fan was away, the extremely wealthy steel mills and coal mines in Shangdang County were temporarily taken over by the newly appointed Imperial Censor Ding Chen.

Ding Chen was a stone in a latrine—

Smelly and hard!

The audit was extremely thorough, leaving no room for error!

They completely cut off their own path to making money by profiting from the underworld!

Damn it!

Fortunately, Ding Chen was only nominally acting as an "agent" to take over the business!

Now that Zhang Fan has returned, this vast industry, powerful enough to influence the fate of the Qin Dynasty, will inevitably return to that kid's hands.

In the eyes of Zong Yu, a cunning old fox who had been navigating the officialdom for decades, Zhang Fan was ultimately just an inexperienced young boy!

Faced with such immense wealth, how could he possibly resist the temptation to be greedy?

Moreover, they also had coal dealings with the remnants of the Chu state!

If he dares to reach out, I can chop off his claws!

Thinking of this, Zong Yu immediately gave the order to his trusted confidants:

"Pass on my orders!"

"From today onwards, increase the number of spies under my command to keep a close eye on Zhang Fan's every move!"

"besides!"

Zong Yu leaned forward and explained, word by word:

"The coal mines in Shangdang County, and that steel mill..."

"What is the daily output? Where does it go specifically? Are there any deficits in the accounts?"

"I've got my eyes on them all at once!"

"Even the whereabouts of a pound of coal or a piece of iron must be thoroughly investigated and recorded for me!"

Upon hearing this, the confidant's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately knelt down and clasped his hands in a fist salute:

"Yes, Your Majesty! I understand!"

Zong Yu stroked his goatee, gazing at the deep night outside the window, a smile playing on his lips.

"It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark!"

"Zhang Fan, Zhang Fan, you can evade the assassination attempts of the remnants of Chu, but can you escape the harsh laws of Qin?"

"We must do everything in our power to gather evidence of his crimes for me!"

"Once I obtain irrefutable evidence of your collusion with the remaining rebels and your disruption of the court, I will certainly impeach him before His Majesty and have him thrown into a death row, never to rise again!"

……

In the backyard of the Gewu Academy in Xianyang City, steam rose in the air.

Zhang Fan, who had just returned slightly tipsy from the victory celebration banquet in the palace, was now lying comfortably in a wooden tub, taking a relaxing hot bath.

"Phew...that feels good!"

Zhang Fan breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling refreshed!

And behind the barrel.

A pair of soft, boneless hands were holding a hot towel, gently and delicately rubbing his back.

The little girl, Luo Li, blushed, her fair neck and earlobes tinged with an alluring pink.

She lowered her eyes, her thick eyelashes trembled slightly, and her gaze was furtive, not daring to look down. Her shy appearance was so endearing.

On the other side of the barrel.

The elder sister, Luo Ying, carried a plate of palace pastries, picked up a piece of osmanthus cake, and smilingly offered it to Zhang Fan's lips:

"Young master, ah~ open your mouth!"

Zhang Fan opened his mouth and took a bite of the pastry with great enjoyment, glancing at Luo Ying.

For some reason, I felt a chill on the back of my neck.

Ever since I witnessed my sister Luo Ying committing torture!

It left a considerable shadow in my heart!

This girl usually looks delicate and fragile!

When they torture people, they are incredibly ruthless and decisive!

This little girl...

That's way too brutal!

Zhang Fan swallowed the pastry in his mouth, quickly turned his head slightly, felt the gentle pressure on his back, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

"Sigh, compared to her, my younger sister Luo Li is much better!"

"Well-behaved and adorable, innocent and pure, gentle and considerate...this is exactly my perfect little darling!"

Accompanied by a jumble of chaotic thoughts in my mind!

He was comfortably enjoying the intimate service from the stunning twin sisters, his eyes half-closed, but his mind was racing, planning what was going to happen next.

"Now, the industries within the Qin Dynasty, such as the steel mills and coal mines in Shangdang County, are on track. The next step is to expand production capacity and fully arm the Qin cavalry..."

"However, steel alone is not enough; the Qin economy needs a powerful remedy!"

Zhang Fan suddenly opened his eyes.

Now that the Japanese are leaderless, it's the perfect time to swallow them whole!

"It's decided!"

A confident smile curved Zhang Fan's lips.

"In a few days, I will go to Zhangtai Palace to report to Brother Zheng!"

"We must continue to send more Qin troops to Japan, and at the same time dispatch a large number of craftsmen and mining equipment across the sea!"

"As long as we dig open that silver mountain!"

"Then, huge amounts of silver can be transported back to Xianyang! This will completely solve the Qin Dynasty's military expenditure and livelihood problems!"

……

Kuaiji Commandery, within Wu County.

In a luxurious mansion, the sounds of string and wind instruments filled the air, creating an atmosphere of extravagance and decadence.

Ji Dan was sitting side by side with Xiang Liang, drinking and chatting happily.

Below, several alluring dancers were gracefully dancing to the music. Ji Dan was also holding a delicate beauty in his arms. With soft, fragrant flesh in his embrace, he was drinking a special wine from Chu. He was as happy as an immortal!

"Report!"

suddenly!

A shout abruptly broke the languid atmosphere in the hall.

A servant responsible for delivering information rushed into the main hall, looking extremely flustered.

"You bastard!"

Xiang Liang was in the midst of his drinking spree when he saw this and immediately flew into a rage, shouting:

"What kind of behavior is this, all flustered and panicked?"

"Can't you see that I'm busy discussing important matters with the Immortal Master?"

however.

The servant seemed not to have heard Xiang Liang's reprimand at all!

He suddenly raised his head, his gaze fixed intently on Ji Dan's face, his eyes...

It was like seeing a ghost in broad daylight; it was utterly unbelievable!