Qin Dynasty: Ying Zheng is my brother, I am the Bad Commander

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"What a cunning and ruthless man, Han Fei! You think you can bring me down like this? You think you can swallow my gold and escape unscathed? Dream on!"

In this desperate situation of extreme anger and frustration, Ji Wuye's bloodshot eyes suddenly darted around.

A chilling, cunning glint flashed in the depths of his eyes, like the forked tongue of a venomous snake.

A vicious yet brilliant plan instantly took shape in his mind.

"Since you, Han Fei, keep claiming the case is solved, since you've analyzed this switcheroo plot so logically, and since you've already pocketed the 100,000 taels of gold... fine! Then I'll go with the flow and lure you into a trap!"

Ji Wuye's anger miraculously subsided, replaced by the cruelty of a hunter watching its prey fall into a trap. .

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the ashen look on his face, and his tense muscles gradually relaxed.

To the astonishment of the entire court, Ji Wuye surprisingly abandoned his ferocious, man-eating demeanor.

He slowly turned around, facing King An of Han, who sat high on the throne, clasped his hands together, and bowed deeply.

"Your Majesty!"

Ji Wuye's voice was no longer as frantic as before, like muffled thunder. Instead, he deliberately lowered his voice, giving it a calm tone that seemed sincere but actually concealed murderous intent.

"My lord, you are guilty!"

These words caused another slight commotion in the hall. The Prime Minister's brows furrowed, and he looked at Ji Wuye with disbelief.

This usually arrogant and never-admitting-mistakes general has actually confessed his guilt today?

Han Wang An was also taken aback. He had been furious and troubled by the fact that the 100,000 taels of military pay had been switched, but seeing Ji Wuye's attitude, his anger subsided somewhat. He asked hesitantly, "General... what crime have you committed?"

Ji Wuye straightened up, his face showing a pained expression, and said loudly, "As the Grand General of Han, in charge of the nation's troops and responsible for escorting military funds, I failed to detect that these funds had been switched with 'water-dissolving gold' before departure, resulting in the disappearance of 100,000 taels of gold and unrest among the soldiers at the front. This is my fault for negligence, and I deserve to die a thousand deaths!"

At this point, Ji Wuye changed the subject, turning his gaze to Han Fei, who still maintained a faint smile, a hint of barely perceptible malice flashing in his eyes.

"However, if it weren't for the Ninth Prince's keen insight in seeing through this 'water dissolving gold' trick, I would probably still be in the dark, even mistakenly believing it to be the work of ghosts and gods. The Ninth Prince's wisdom is extraordinary, his insight is keen, and he has uncovered the method of this bizarre case in just a few days. I am truly ashamed, and I... admire him to the utmost!"

Han Fei narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Ji Wuye's "sincere" face, and the smile on his lips gradually faded. He knew Ji Wuye too well. How could this vicious wolf, who devoured people without spitting out the bones, easily admit defeat? His sudden and unusual praise of himself must be a case of a weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken, with no good intentions.

As expected, Ji Wuye's next words revealed his true intentions.

He bowed deeply to King Han An once more, his voice booming and resounding throughout the hall: "Your Majesty! The 100,000 taels of gold are the very foundation of our Han state, the life-saving money for our soldiers on the front lines, and must not be lost! Since the Ninth Prince is so capable, not only has he uncovered the method of the crime, but he has also asserted that the real 100,000 taels of gold are still hidden in Xinzheng City, then I humbly request Your Majesty to entrust the entire responsibility of recovering the 100,000 taels of gold to the Ninth Prince!"

Ji Wuye suddenly raised his head, his gaze fixed intently on King Han An, his tone filled with seductive power: "Since the Ninth Prince was able to see through this ingenious scheme, he must also have a way to find the mastermind behind it all and recover the lost military funds! I believe that with the Ninth Prince's extraordinary abilities, you can surely return the stolen goods intact and relieve Han's urgent crisis! I am willing to offer my full assistance and await the Ninth Prince's command!"

Quiet.

A deathly silence.

The civil and military officials in the court were not fools. As soon as Ji Wuye said these words, everyone gasped and instantly understood his sinister intentions.

This is an extremely vicious tactic of "praise to death"!

Ji Wuye is putting Han Fei in a very difficult position!

Aren't you, Han Fei, supposed to be clever?

Didn't you solve the case?

Alright, then the task of finding the gold is entrusted to you. If you find it, that's only fair; if you don't... then the huge burden of 100,000 taels of gold will fall squarely on your head, Han Fei! At that time, given Ji Wuye's character, he will not only charge Han Fei with dereliction of duty, but may even charge him with the death penalty of "accomplice" or "embezzlement of military funds"!

"What a brilliant move—a feint to advance, a borrowed knife to kill!" Chancellor Zhang Kai sighed inwardly, a hint of worry creeping into his gaze as he looked at Han Fei. The Ninth Prince, though exceptionally talented, was ultimately too young. In the ruthless court, he couldn't possibly outmaneuver an old fox like Ji Wuye.

"What a brilliant move—a feint to advance, a borrowed knife to kill!" Chancellor Zhang Kai sighed inwardly, a hint of worry creeping into his gaze as he looked at Han Fei. The Ninth Prince, though exceptionally talented, was ultimately too young. In the ruthless court, he couldn't possibly outmaneuver an old fox like Ji Wuye.

However, King An of Han, sitting high on his throne, had no mind to appreciate the undercurrents and political maneuvering in the court.

Only four words echoed in his mind: 100,000 gold coins!

When Han Fei heard Ji Wuye say that he had the ability to retrieve the 100,000 taels of gold, Han Wang An's eyes, which had been somewhat cloudy from staying up all night, suddenly burst forth with an unprecedentedly bright light.

That's 100,000 taels of gold!

South Korea was already weak and its treasury was empty. This 100,000 taels of gold nearly emptied half of South Korea's savings.

If this money were to be lost, not only would the army at the front lines riot, but the extravagant lifestyle of the King of Han would also be greatly affected.

These past few days, he's been so worried about this money that he can't eat or sleep, and several strands of his hair have turned white.

Now, Ji Wuye is actually saying that Han Fei can get the money back!

Moreover, recalling Han Fei's composure and confidence when he demonstrated "water dissolves gold" in the main hall, and his wisdom in manipulating the entire court, King An of Han suddenly felt that Ji Wuye was right!

Perhaps my ninth son really does have that ability!

"The General is absolutely right!"

King Han An slapped his thigh hard, his obese body trembling slightly with excitement.

He stared intently at Han Fei, his eyes filled with the longing and anticipation of someone dying of thirst who had seen a clear spring.

"Fei'er!" King Han's voice even carried a rare hint of tenderness and urgency. "You heard what the General just said, didn't you? This 100,000 taels of military pay concerns the life and death of our Han state, and the morale of the 100,000 soldiers on the front lines. It absolutely cannot be lost!"

Han Fei stood quietly, looking at his father on the high platform, whose eyes were full of greed and eagerness. He then glanced at Ji Wuye beside him, whose head was lowered but whose lips were already beginning to curl into a wild smile. A deep sense of helplessness suddenly welled up in his heart.

This is his father, this is the monarch of Korea.

Incompetent, short-sighted, greedy, and cowardly.

He would bite at any bait thrown out by someone without hesitation, regardless of whether the bait contained a deadly poison hook.

He couldn't see through Ji Wuye's sinister intentions behind this "praise to kill" tactic; he only cared about whether he could get his money back.