Gao Wu Da Qin: You don't want your secret to be known, do you?

Chapter 75 The six states are not important, nor is the Zhou royal family; what matters most is that they are not there!

Brothers parted ways in death row. 🐚♠ ❻9ˢнυｘ.ᑕ𝕠๓ ♥😂

"Goodbye, handsome! In the next life, Brother Chen will take you on another adventure!"

"Brother Chen, may you rest in peace!"

The jailers escorted Brother Chen and the others out.

The three men, including Brother Chen, were filled with sorrow; their lives were about to come to an end.

However, in reality, the warden had repeatedly assured Qin Feng that he didn't need to worry about the specifics of the operation. He assured Qin Feng that even if he lost his job as warden, he would still send the three of them out of Xianyang City. He told Qin Feng to rest assured.

Qin Feng looked around at his fellow inmates and found that, apart from his own cell, all the other cells on the floor had been emptied.

Moreover, at least eight groups of staff have been cleaning up today, and at least five groups of officials have come to inspect the security.

Furthermore, Xie Yongqiang and others ordered the prison guards to remove all the facilities for their own enjoyment from their cells, so that the cell was now just as austere as the surrounding cells.

All these signs point to one thing: the moment that will determine our fate is finally approaching.

What is the moment that determines one's fate?

That would naturally be to meet with Brother Zheng, whom I've been longing to see.

Qin Feng had imagined countless scenarios of meeting Ying Zheng, from a grand and elegant palace banquet where he could drink with the king to a casual laugh amidst the bright lights and bustling streets.

The only thing I never expected was that we would meet in prison.

However, upon closer reflection, the imperial prison was indeed a well-known meeting place for the emperor and his ministers.

First, there was the final discussion between Emperor Ying Si and Shang Yang in prison, and then there was the Jiajing Emperor's Taoist priest who challenged Hai Rui in prison and was so angry that he vomited blood.

Emperors are mostly mavericks. Their tastes and values, while not necessarily perverse, are more or less distorted and different from ordinary people. It is normal for emperors to like places like the imperial prison.

As a subject, Qin Feng changed into a secondhand, worn-out prison uniform provided by the prison authorities.

The prison uniform is very loose, and its style and design lean towards a mature man's temperament. Wearing it can effectively conceal one's youthful heroism, making one appear more mature and weathered, giving the impression of being ten years older in an instant.

Then, in front of the mirror, I made my hair and face look as weathered as possible, determined not to let Brother Zheng see the absurd scene of my recent feasting and drinking.

After all, Emperor Zheng traveled all the way from the palace to the prison. Besides wanting to chat with you, his main purpose was to see you in a bad mood. If you were full of energy and eating better than him, he would be very unhappy.

Only by being worse off than him, and then crying your heart out, can you fit your prison persona and achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Not long after Qin Feng finished packing, sure enough, a flurry of footsteps came from outside the prison.

A respectful voice came from the entrance, addressed by prison warden Xie Yongqiang, "Welcome, Young Master Fusu!"

The prison guards, moving even faster, kowtowed, "Welcome, Your Highness Prince Fusu!"

Fusu's voice remained refined, gentle, and pleasant: "All of you, step back!"

"yes!"

The jailers withdrew one after another, and two figures walked over from the entrance of the prison.

The leader was none other than Prince Fusu. Today, he was dressed in his finest attire, wearing a magnificent robe that swayed with every step. A black bird belt was wrapped around his waist, and he wore a vermilion crown and a black bird sword. He walked with an air of authority and an extraordinary presence.

What attracted Qin Feng the most was the man behind Prince Fusu. The man was tall and strong. He was only a little over 1.9 meters tall, but he gave people the feeling of being more than 2 meters tall. He had a sense of oppression that Xie Yongqiang, who was 2.5 meters tall, did not have. He was dressed in a black robe embroidered with high-quality fabric. When he walked, he walked with a powerful stride. It seemed that with each step he took, the area behind him turned into a dark domain.

The only regret was that his large robe and hood obscured his face, making it impossible to see his features clearly.

Qin Feng understood that this was a scheme between father and son!

Fusu and Zheng Ge are together doing this to themselves!

They have absolutely no sense of martial ethics!

When Jiajing was dealing with Hai Rui, he was still aiming for a one-on-one duel. Now, you two are coming together to challenge me. Is this still a one-on-one duel?

Fusu and the man in black sat opposite Qin Feng. Fusu's seat was slightly forward, and one of his hands, half-hidden in his sleeve, trembled slightly. It was clear that he was sending a signal to Qin Feng: "You brat, the man behind me is my father! He's the King of Qin! Watch your mouth, or you'll regret it!"

However, Qin Feng didn't bother to acknowledge Fusu's hints at all. He simply said in a nonchalant yet slightly provocative tone, "Oh, isn't this Prince Fusu? What brings you to the prison to see me, a death row inmate about to be executed?"

Looking at Qin Feng's disheveled prison clothes, Fu Su said calmly, "I've heard that you are the top scholar in the humanities, and I have come to ask you some questions about scholarship!"

When the topic of scholarship came up, Qin Feng sat upright on the ground, adopting the airs of a scholar, and said, "I dare not presume to ask your questions, young master, please feel free to ask!"

Fusu asked, "Young hero Qin Feng, what is your view on the current conflicts between Qin and the other six states?"

Qin Feng asked, "Would you like to hear the truth or a lie, young master?"

Fusu asked, "What about the truth? What about a lie?"

Qin Feng laughed and said, "To tell you the truth, I will analyze the conflicts between the seven states in detail for you. There may be some things in my words that offend you, or that are not pleasant to hear from Qin. I'm afraid they will displease you."

"If you want to hear lies, I'll shower you with unparalleled flattery about the Great Qin Dynasty. As you know, my eloquence is exceptional, and my flattery skills are top-notch! I guarantee you'll be pleased, and maybe you'll even let me go!"

As Qin Feng passed the buck to Fu Su, he also took the opportunity to clean up his own mess.

If you want to hear the truth, then I'll curse you out, but you two can't hit me!

If you want to hear lies, I'm always ready to flatter you!

From Fusu's perspective, he now feels like he's caught in a dilemma.

Fusu didn't want Qin Feng to anger his father, so he preferred to hear lies.

However, Fusu knew better than anyone that listening to lies would anger his father, so he could only listen to the truth.

But telling the truth will also anger Dad!

So no matter what choice I make, Qin Feng, that old sly fox, is definitely going to drag me into getting a beating from my dad today!

You bastard, you stinking tyrant! It doesn't matter if you die or not, just don't drag me down with you!

While inwardly cursing Qin Feng, Fu Su said gently and warmly, "Of course I'll listen to the truth!"

Seeing Fusu's attitude, Qin Feng smiled and said, "Since you want to hear the truth, then I will tell you the truth! But before we discuss the current conflicts between the Great Qin and the Six Kingdoms, I would like to ask, when did the conflicts between the Six Kingdoms and the Great Qin originate?"

Upon hearing this, Fusu seemed to ponder, "The earliest origin of the conflict between the six states and the Great Qin should be the battle for the Virgo Cluster-Local Group-Xiaoshan Star Gate!"

Qin Feng raised his hand, "Please explain in detail, young master!"

Fusu said, "In 1627 of the Spring and Autumn Period, after the death of Duke Wen of Jin, the Qin state, which was ruled by Duke Mu of Qin, wanted to go east to compete for hegemony in the southern region of the solar system. The Jin state was in a chaotic moment of power transition, but Duke Xiang of Jin, under the advice of Xian Zhen, decided to lead his army to meet the enemy."

"Not long after, Meng Mingshi, son of Baili Xi, the prime minister of Qin, led an army to launch a surprise attack on Zheng."

"The Jin army ambushed three joint space fleets, five mech squadrons, and four high-grade Earth-level war fortresses at the crossroads on the route that the Qin army would inevitably take to reach the State of Zheng, namely outside the Xiaoshan Star Gate of the Virgo Cluster-Local Group."

"In this battle, the Qin army was caught off guard. The Qin's combined fleet of 15 million men had just leaped out of the star gate when it was blocked by the three combined fleets led by Duke Xiang of Jin and Xian Zhen. In the narrow pass, five mech squadrons plus three war fortresses annihilated the 15 million elite Qin troops. The Qin army's commander-in-chief, Meng Mingshi, was captured and died in the Jin prison not long after. Lord Bailixi died in depression after losing his son in his later years."

"The strategic significance of this battle lies in the fact that the Qin state lost the opportunity to expand eastward and contend for hegemony in the Virgo Cluster-Local Group, and was completely shut out by the Jin state from the Virgo Cluster-Local Group-Xiaoshan Star Gate."

Qin Feng smiled and said, "Young Master is very learned, and your answer is clear and concise. I admire you greatly. However, I must say that your answer is incorrect!"

Fusu looked at Qin Feng and asked, "In your opinion, young hero, what is the correct answer you speak of? When did the conflict between Qin and the six states begin?"

Qin Feng said, "From the time King You of Zhou played with the feudal lords by lighting the beacon fires and the seven powerful states forced Zhou to hand over the state treasury, the six states began to have conflicts with Qin."

Fusu said, "I don't understand what you mean, sir. Please explain it clearly!"

Qin Feng laughed and said, "Your Highness Fusu should know that in the past, King You of Zhou played with the feudal lords by lighting the beacon fires. Since then, the Rong and other foreign tribes have constantly invaded, and the feudal states have been frequently attacked. In order to stabilize the hearts of the people, the Zhou royal family was forced to open the national treasury and promise that each feudal lord could take one treasure!"

"All the feudal lords of the seven states have joined them. Although our Qin ancestor was among the six states, he has always been despised by them!"

"Among the people of the six states, even the lowest-ranking Chu state had a renowned nobleman, while my Great Qin is ultimately nothing more than a stable boy for the Zhou emperor!"

"Therefore, our Qin ancestor was looked down upon by the feudal lords of the six states and by the Zhou royal family!"

"However, the progenitor had a grand ambition: to realize the paradise-like atmosphere of the supercontinent era and end the collapse of the seven kingdoms in the new universe era! Therefore, the Great Qin chose the path of martial arts to become a god, while the six kingdoms chose the path of technology to become gods. «-(¯`v´¯)-« 6➈丂𝕙Ǘ乂.ςⓄⓜ »-(¯`v´¯)-»"

"From this point on, the six states and the Qin Dynasty embarked on two completely different paths, and this is where the conflict arose."

"The discovery of the treasure in the vault was the real starting point of the conflict between the Qin Dynasty and the six states, and certainly not the stargate battle outside the Virgo Cluster."

Qin Feng's words were clear and distinct, especially when he mentioned things like raising horses. Fu Su could sense the rising anger behind him.

Fusu could only force himself to remain calm, not daring to interrupt Qin Feng, and continued to ask, "Is there any possibility of easing this conflict?"

Qin Feng said, "Before answering this question, young master must understand the root of the conflict! It is the difference in social structure, the difference in values, and even more so, the difference in future destiny."

"The Great Qin yearns to return to the benevolent and charitable spirit of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors era, advocating a fair and equitable social structure where the valiant Qin people unite to face national crises, embodying the spirit of 'Though we have no clothes, we share the same robes!'"

"What the six states wanted was more territory, more conquest, and greater freedom; they favored slavery!"

"The Qin Dynasty promoted a simple, humanistic liberation that enabled equality for all. From Confucius's teachings to Shang Yang's reforms, this ideal was constantly being upheld!"

"The six states still maintain slavery to this day. In fact, even though the Zhou king abolished slavery, the six states still did not! This has resulted in the population of the Qin state exceeding that of the other six states combined. This is the first point of conflict between the Qin and the six states: a conflict in social structure and social ideology!"

"Secondly, the Qin Dynasty promoted the idea of ​​preserving human flesh and blood, with machines serving humanity, while the other six states believed that machines were the essence, abandoning the essence for mechanical ascension! This is the second point of contention regarding the different future destinies of humanity!"

Finally, the point of contention lies in differing values ​​and perspectives!

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"When the value concept of fairness, that 'we have no clothes, we share the same robes,' impacted the corrupt slave regime, the six states felt a deep-seated fear. They realized that Qin's social ideology could easily destroy the current social structure they had built, eliminate the foundation of their royal power, and ultimately annihilate them!"

At this point, Fusu raised an eyebrow and said, "A single ideology can destroy six kingdoms? Qin Feng, are you exaggerating?"

Qin Feng spoke eloquently, "Young Master, don't underestimate the concept of fairness for everyone. If I weren't in the Qin Dynasty, a small-town exam-taker like myself would not be qualified to appear on the Jinghong Arena in any other country! My presence is the best proof of this concept!"

"And this core principle of fairness for everyone is also the core of the Qin Dynasty's competition!"

"A great empire must be backed by a great spirit, and the spirit of the Qin Dynasty lay in the Qin people's ideal of fairness!"

"This concept originated from the horse-breeding identity of the Qin Dynasty's founding ancestor. The Qin Dynasty's founding ancestor came from the lower classes, so he never considered himself an aristocrat. This is why he was able to unite a core social structure that the nobles of the six states could not understand—'The valiant Qin people stand together in times of national crisis, for though we have no clothes, we share the same robes!'"

Fusu asked, "As you say, is there absolutely no possibility of peaceful coexistence between the six states and Qin?"

At this point, Qin Feng stood up, raised his hands, and spoke with a sharp, forceful voice, "You're too naive, Your Highness! Don't you understand yet? The struggle between the six kingdoms and Great Qin is a life-or-death battle, with no room for compromise!"

"Let me go along with your idea, young master. To put it another way, in the traditional sense, the Great Qin is not the Great Qin of today. The ancestor was not a horse groom, but a nobleman, even the most insignificant nobleman under the Zhou king. Then the world wouldn't be so tense now, and the conflicts wouldn't be so sharp!"

"Because the universe is large enough to hold seven vassal states, or even seven dynasties as large as the Zhou Dynasty!"

"However, as you and I have seen, this is not the case. The struggle between the six states and the Qin Dynasty was extremely brutal, and they were still fighting even in the vast universe, which spans the entire Virgo Cluster-Local Group!"

"This kind of costly struggle results in an enormous expenditure of money and resources that is difficult to quantify. None of the seven rulers are fools; they can see that this is bloodshed, but they have no other choice!"

"The six states and the Qin state are like twins of human civilization, destined to meet at a crossroads that will determine the fate of the human race!"

"The six states and the Qin Dynasty all believed that their path was correct and that they had the obligation and responsibility to lead humanity towards a greater future and a higher dimensional universe!"

"And those so-called worldly people, those useless scholars of the Hundred Schools of Thought, see the struggle between the six states and the Qin Dynasty as a power struggle between imperial forces. I, Qin, can only laugh at them. They look down on the Qin Dynasty, and they also look down on the six states!"

"Looking at all the conflicts between the Qin Dynasty and the six states from the Spring and Autumn Period to the present, this entire period of conflict represents the most extraordinary stage of human expansion, technological advancement, and overall improvement in human lifespan and quality of life!"

"During the struggles between the Qin Dynasty and the Six Kingdoms, human civilization experienced rapid development, not only driving out various alien races from the solar system, the Milky Way, and even the Virgo Cluster! They also repeatedly won victories in cosmic wars and achieved countless victories in interstellar warfare against extraterrestrial civilizations!"

"The Qin Dynasty and the Six Kingdoms represent two opposing camps. To prove they represent the best path for humanity, both camps undertook unprecedented development. The Qin Dynasty abandoned the single path of martial arts to godhood and began to embrace technology, forging a new path combining martial arts and technology. The Six Kingdoms, for the sake of population, adopted the Qin Dynasty's philosophy of equality for all. Although this philosophy was only applicable on a small scale and largely remained a slave system, its effects were significant, and it is expanding. Furthermore, they proposed preserving primitive humanity and opposed mass mechanical ascension!"

"It can be said that since the Shang and Zhou dynasties, no war has been greater than the confrontation between the six states of Qin from the Spring and Autumn period to the Warring States period!"

"The thought of two civilizations representing two different levels of humanity, with different technological paths, systems, and ideologies clashing violently is incredibly exciting and captivating!!"

"And you and I were born in such a great era. You can imagine how fortunate we are. We will have the privilege of witnessing humanity's final struggle at the crossroads of destiny, and we will witness the end of the old era and the birth of the new!"

"God, I am so happy to have been born in this era! I will be a witness to human history, I will witness a great change that has not been seen in five thousand years, no, ten thousand years... Hahaha!"

As Qin Feng spoke, he began to gesticulate wildly, clenching his fists and letting out long howls.

Fusu glanced cautiously at the strategist behind him as he watched him wildly indulging in self-congratulation in the prison.

He seemed to be asleep, his left hand gently tapping his knee—a physical gesture known only to a few close associates, indicating that the old man was in a very good mood.

Since that's the case, let's hurry up and leave. If we stay any longer, and that brat pulls some trick that angers his father, then it will be a loss.

Fusu, deciding to call it a day, said, "Young Master Qin Feng, it's getting late. You should rest early. I'll take my leave now!"

Fusu was about to leave when the person behind him spoke up. His voice was deep and magnetic, and his words carried a captivating sense of pressure. "One last question."

As soon as he spoke, Fusu awkwardly remained standing, unsure whether to sit or stand.

Qin Feng also said respectfully, "Please ask your question, sir."

He looked at Qin Feng and said, word by word, "Which is more important, the six states or the King of Zhou?"

Qin Feng looked at him, pondered for a moment, and said, "The six states are not important, nor is the King of Zhou!"

He asked, "What's important?"

Qin Feng smiled and said, "It's important that they aren't here."

He laughed, just a soft laugh, but the sound shook the vast prison, causing countless bars to rustle.

He declared in a clear and resonant voice, "Young hero, though young, possesses extraordinary insight; given time, you will surely achieve great things!"

Qin Feng said, "Thank you for your praise, sir. I am unworthy of it."

He then said, "Since you address me as 'sir,' I might as well say a few more words."

"Young hero, your talent, martial arts skills, fortune, innate ability, vision, thought, depth, and shrewdness are truly unparalleled in my life!"

"Young hero, your actions are as sharp as a sword, ruthless and cold-blooded. Your words are always grand, and your skills are all driven by righteousness. You truly deserve the description of being unparalleled in killing and icy indifferent!"

"It is no exaggeration to say that you are a master of the Qi values ​​of all the schools of thought, and even the chosen one of destiny in the world today."

"However, as Lao Tzu said, 'Those who are too rigid are easily broken, those who are good at being flexible are never defeated, those who are good at fighting do not contend, and those who are good at losing are not chaotic.'"

Even the sharpest sword will break in a fight that is too fast and too intense.

"A true sword spends 99% of its lifespan being maintained, and its attack is only a matter of a moment."

"Just as with swords, so it is with people."

"Your Excellency's ambition is too great, your scheming too heavy, your murderous intent too strong, and your luck too good. These three things have all usurped the secrets of Heaven. A person like you is destined not to live long. This will offend the harmony of Heaven and affect the justice of the world!"

"When you have exhausted your life force, your luck will also leave you. Even a totem will not be able to suppress it. At that time, you will probably find it difficult to die a peaceful death."

Qin Feng looked at Ying Zheng respectfully and asked, "May I ask, sir, how can this predicament be resolved?"

He rose and said, "With myself as the sword and the mortal world as the stone, ten years of the mundane affairs of the martial world, ten years of the joys and sorrows of life, when the sharpness of the sword fades and the desire for gain dissipates, what remains in the heart is only the saintly heart, benevolence, and the truth of heaven and earth. At that time, with your talent, destiny, innate ability, and martial arts, you will surely be able to unify the thoughts of all the schools of thought under heaven, reaching new heights! You will surely become a sage who reigns supreme! From then on, fate cannot deceive you, destiny cannot be taken away, there is nowhere you cannot go, there is nothing you cannot do, the world is vast, and I alone am free!"

Qin Feng bowed deeply, kneeling and offering a grand salute. "Thank you for your guidance, sir! I will always remember your words!"

He turned and walked away, seemingly smiling as he went out the door, "Xianyang is a good place to rest. Have a good rest!"

After speaking, he left Qin Feng's sight. Qin Feng looked up and noticed that the dark domain behind him had also dissipated from above Qin Feng's head.

Fusu finally came to his senses. He looked at the departing figure and gave Qin Feng a fierce look, as if warning him, "You bastard, you almost killed me! I'll definitely get you later! You just wait!"

Qin Feng stretched out his neck, striking a pose that seemed to say, "Fu Su, you little brat, come and chop me if you dare! I even passed your father's interview, why would I be afraid of you? I don't believe you dare to disobey your father and kill me!"

Fu Su stomped his foot in anger and left in a hurry. Judging from his appearance, it was clear that he would definitely make things difficult for Qin Feng later!

Qin Feng was no longer afraid of Fu Su's threats. The biggest boss of the Great Qin had just interviewed him. What could a young master of a conglomerate do to him?

Your father is so domineering, it's destined that you can't be domineering either. You'll suffer more defeats than wins against me!

Qin Feng stood up, pondering Ying Zheng's words.

Every word Ying Zheng spoke was true, and every sentence was truly hurtful!

Qin Feng also realized the core meaning of Zheng Ge's words: he had no human touch, or rather, he was not a human being. He was too focused on power and profit, and had no human attributes. He was like a puppet of the heavens, sent down to complete his mission, a puppet that was wound up tightly and worked hard until it kicked the bucket.

If things continue like this, I will only become a tool, a peerless sword, instead of a person.

If Ying Zheng were a ruler without humanity, he would certainly appreciate his own highly efficient office robot, which would allow him to mobilize the Qin Dynasty at any cost.

But Ying Zheng was a monarch with humanity. He directly pointed out his puppet nature under the Heavenly Dao, saying that he had no humanity and lacked human warmth!

From this, Qin Feng could easily see that Zheng Ge, the boss, at least treated his employees like human beings.

A boss who prioritizes his employees over his own is a boss worth working for.

Since that's the case, let's do as the boss says, take a good rest in Xianyang, and deal with the trivial matters at hand.

Such as wiping the butt of teacher Zhang Beihai!

Repair and upgrade the Wude ship, which was smashed into a block of tofu by the Zilu!

Advance to the first realm of martial arts: Martial Apprentice Realm!

Start a new daily diary practice task!

Try to get in touch with that unseen daughter of Xi Shi!

Go have a drink with your senior brothers Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang to strengthen the bond between the sects!

I'll extort some local Qin people in Xianyang, sell them some handicrafts, and make some money to prevent myself from starving when I travel the world...

After all these things are done, it will be about three months.

Three months from now, if nothing unexpected happens, Master Meng will come and bind me to travel the world. At that time, I won't even have a chance to rest!

Don't wait any longer, there will only be one update tonight, and another one at noon. After the 7 AM update, I'll switch to updating at 1 PM. The reason is that it's cold in winter, and I can't get up in the morning...

(End of this chapter)