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"Ghost soldiers robbed our pay!"

These four words, like four towering mountains, weigh heavily on the South Korean government today.

One hundred thousand taels of gold—military pay allocated by the State of Han to its border troops—mysteriously disappeared during transport. All the soldiers escorting the gold perished in gruesome manners. And the various traces left at the scene all pointed to the legendary ghost soldiers of Zheng who had died on the battlefield!

This incident shocked the court and the public, and the entire nation of Han was filled with unease. The King of Han was furious and ordered a thorough investigation, but after five different presiding judges, not only were there no leads, but all five judges also died mysteriously at home, their deaths mirroring those of the escorting soldiers.

Now, this "ghost soldiers robbing the payroll" case has become a hot potato, and no one in the court dares to take it on.

Han Fei never expected that Li Chengze, a "stranger" who had just arrived in Xinzheng, would be able to uncover the earth-shattering case that was enough to shake the very foundation of the state.

"It seems that although Brother Li is in the martial world, his information network is even more extensive than that of the officials in the imperial court." Han Fei gave Li Chengze a deep look, his tone filled with a hint of probing and seriousness.

Li Chengze smiled and said nonchalantly, "There are no secrets in this world. Ten thousand taels of gold, such a huge sum, even a ghost couldn't move it. Besides, there are no ghosts in this world."

"Yes, there are no ghosts in this world." Han Fei sighed, his gaze becoming extremely profound. "But some people have a guilty conscience, and in order to cover up their crimes, they can only blame everything on those mute dead people."

Han Fei stood up, walked to the window, looked down at the bustling street below, and his voice revealed a hint of resentment and sorrow that he could not hide.

"Ten thousand taels of military pay—that's the life-saving money for tens of thousands of soldiers on the border of Han! Without this money, how can they resist the mighty Qin cavalry? How can they defend Han's territory? Yet, those parasites in the court, to satisfy their own selfish desires, have become so depraved! They not only robbed the military pay, but also played tricks and disregarded human life—it's simply outrageous!"

Han Fei suddenly turned around, staring intently at Li Chengze, his eyes burning with fierce anger.

"Brother Li, do you know who is the mastermind behind this 'ghost soldiers robbing the pay'?"

Looking at Han Fei's angry yet sorrowful eyes, Li Chengze's heart stirred slightly.

Of course he knew who was behind it all.

Li Chengze picked up his wine cup, took a small sip, and said calmly, "In Xinzheng, Han, who else could have the power to rob 100,000 taels of military pay, cause the mysterious deaths of five presiding judges, and leave even the King of Han helpless, but that powerful general who holds sway over the court?"

"Ji Wuye!"

Han Fei gritted his teeth and spat out those three words, his fists clenched so tightly that his nails dug deep into his flesh.

"That's right, it's him! This treacherous minister who holds absolute power and controls everything! His 'night shadow' covers the entire country; those who submit prosper, those who oppose perish. He must have stolen those 100,000 taels of military pay!"

Han Fei took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his anger, and sat back down in his seat.

He looked at Li Chengze, his gaze becoming extremely serious and solemn.

"Brother Li, to be honest, I returned to my country this time because of this devastated South Korea. I don't want to see my country gradually heading towards destruction."

Han Fei's tone conveyed a resolute determination: "Even if there are thousands of people against me, I will go."

"This 'ghost soldiers robbing the pay' case is one that no one in the entire court dares to take on. But I, Han Fei, dare!"

Han Fei slammed the wine cup in his hand onto the table with a loud thud.

"I'm taking this case! I'm going to find out the truth and recover the military pay! I'm going to use this opportunity to tear away Ji Wuye's all-encompassing 'night curtain'!"

As he said this, Han Fei's eyes gleamed with an extremely bright light, a yearning for the future and an ambition for power.

"If I can solve this case, I can rightfully enter the court and become the Minister of Justice in charge of the criminal law of Han! At that time, I will have the power to contend with Ji Wuye, and I can gradually promote my Legalist doctrines and revitalize Han!"

Han Fei revealed his entire plan in one breath.

The reason he revealed everything to Li Chengze, whom he had only known for less than half a day, was twofold. On the one hand, he keenly sensed Li Chengze's extraordinary nature and wanted to test Li Chengze's attitude, even hoping to bring Li Chengze into his camp. On the other hand, he was also feeling extremely lonely in Xinzheng City.

The entire court was filled with Ji Wuye's henchmen, or cowardly men seeking only to protect themselves. He couldn't even find a single person with whom he could confide his ambitions.

Li Chengze listened quietly to Han Fei's impassioned speech. In his deep eyes, there was no mockery or surprise, only a calmness that seemed to have pierced through the long river of time.

Looking at Han Fei before him, he seemed to see himself back in the capital of Qing Kingdom, struggling for the common good and the ideals in his heart.

However, Han Fei was more idealistic and more... naive than he was back then.

"Step into the court, promote Legalism, and counter Ji Wuye..." Li Chengze silently recited Han Fei's plan in his heart, a subtle smile curving his lips.

The idea is good, but unfortunately, South Korea, this big tree, is rotten to the core.

How could a mere position as Minister of Justice, or a cold, hard legal code, possibly save this critically ill nation?

Moreover, even if you defeat Ji Wuye, there is still the powerful Qin state outside, eyeing you covetously and poised to sweep across the land.

However, Li Chengze did not say anything to criticize Han Fei.

The private room remained quiet for a long time.

Li Chengze leaned forward slightly, his gaze fixed intently on Li Chengze, and asked, word by word:

"Brother Li, you're an outsider; you see things more clearly than I do. Just watch how well I can use this case as a stepping stone to enter the Korean court."

Upon hearing this question, Li Chengze smiled.

Instead of answering Han Fei's question directly, he picked up the wine pot on the table and elegantly poured a glass of wine for himself and Han Fei.

Then, Li Chengze picked up his wine glass, his slender fingers gently swirling the glass, watching the clear liquid ripple slightly within, and asked indifferently:

"Brother Han, asking me this question is actually meaningless."

"Oh? What do you mean?" Han Fei frowned slightly.

Li Chengze raised his head, his deep eyes staring directly into Han Fei's eyes, as if trying to see through his soul.

"Because, didn't you already make up your mind?"

Li Chengze's voice wasn't loud, but to Han Fei it sounded like a resounding bell, deafeningly loud.

"You knew perfectly well that the 'Ghost Soldiers Robbed the Pay' case was a dead end, you knew perfectly well that taking on this case would offend Ji Wuye, who held immense power in the court, you knew perfectly well that it was fraught with countless dangers and threats... but you still decided to take it on."

Li Chengze's lips curled into a mocking smile: "If I said you had no chance of winning, and were doomed to die, would you have given up?"

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However, Han Fei was more idealistic and more... naive than he was back then.

"Step into the court, promote Legalism, and counter Ji Wuye..." Li Chengze silently recited Han Fei's plan in his heart, a subtle smile curving his lips.

The idea is good, but unfortunately, South Korea, this big tree, is rotten to the core.

How could a mere position as Minister of Justice, or a cold, hard legal code, possibly save this critically ill nation?

Moreover, even if you defeat Ji Wuye, there is still the powerful Qin state outside, eyeing you covetously and poised to sweep across the land.

However, Li Chengze did not say anything to criticize Han Fei.

The private room remained quiet for a long time.

Li Chengze leaned forward slightly, his gaze fixed intently on Li Chengze, and asked, word by word:

"Brother Li, you're an outsider; you see things more clearly than I do. Just watch how well I can use this case as a stepping stone to enter the Korean court."

Upon hearing this question, Li Chengze smiled.

Instead of answering Han Fei's question directly, he picked up the wine pot on the table and elegantly poured a glass of wine for himself and Han Fei.

Then, Li Chengze picked up his wine glass, his slender fingers gently swirling the glass, watching the clear liquid ripple slightly within, and asked indifferently:

"Brother Han, asking me this question is actually meaningless."

"Oh? What do you mean?" Han Fei frowned slightly.

Li Chengze raised his head, his deep eyes staring directly into Han Fei's eyes, as if trying to see through his soul.

"Because, didn't you already make up your mind?"

Li Chengze's voice wasn't loud, but to Han Fei it sounded like a resounding bell, deafeningly loud.

"You knew perfectly well that the 'Ghost Soldiers Robbed the Pay' case was a dead end, you knew perfectly well that taking on this case would offend Ji Wuye, who held immense power in the court, you knew perfectly well that it was fraught with countless dangers and threats... but you still decided to take it on."

Li Chengze's lips curled into a mocking smile: "If I said you had no chance of winning, and were doomed to die, would you have given up?"