Qin Shi Ambitious

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"Your Majesty...the Farmer's Family cannot help you with this matter."

Although Lu Tangzhu, who had read some books on agriculture, was not an expert, he had some basic understanding of the drought trend and knew that what Li Mu said was very likely to happen.

Therefore, even though the State of Zhao has suffered enough this year, even worse days are yet to come...

"I am already very grateful that the farmers sent me life-saving supplies during this major disaster in Daidi."

Li Mu turned around and sat down next to Lu Wei, his eyes full of sincerity: "I know that the farmers alone cannot completely solve the troubles of Zhao, but if the farmers are willing to help, it can alleviate the disaster in my Zhao region."

"What does Lord Wu'an mean?"

"The disaster itself is not terrible; the man-made disasters that come with it are the most deadly."

"The people of Zhao have suffered from repeated wars and have been displaced. Large tracts of land are barren and uncultivated. If farmers are willing, I can give them these barren lands."

Li Mu slammed the Zhenyue Sword on the table and pushed it in front of Lu Wei: "The disciples of the Farmer's School are the most skilled in farming techniques among all the schools of thought in the world. Under the Farmer's School, these wastelands will surely be able to flourish again."

This Lord Wu'an wants his disciples from the farming family to work the land for him!

"Your Majesty...you just said that the Zhao Kingdom will suffer a severe drought next year."

Lu Wei shook his head with a solemn expression.

“I know, but the grain harvested by the farmers should only be used to supply the Zhao army... We cannot allow the soldiers to be too weak to fight due to hunger.”

As for the common people...

Li Mu sighed, skipped the topic, and added, "I can also reward every farmer disciple who works for Zhao Jun with some money and send soldiers to protect them, so they will not be disturbed in any way."

"If Hall Master Lu is willing to help, I can entrust this sword to you for safekeeping. If you take possession of this sword in the future, I will repay you with all my might."

...

Carrying the Zhenyue Sword, Lu Wei left the Wu'an Jun Mansion.

He was tempted by this matter, but to fulfill Li Mu's request, the hall master still needed to report it to the chivalrous leader Tian Guang.

If the leader of the chivalrous sects agrees to support them with the resources of the six halls, with each hall contributing some disciples, then part of the requirements can be met.

However, Tian Guang was reluctant to allow the entire farming family to show any signs of being on the opposite side of Qin, and Lu Wei did not know how he would decide on this matter.

Should they help Zhao and make it more difficult for Qin to attack, or should they stay hidden in the Daze Mountains and seek only safety...?

He returned to Zhao Yi's residence, and after the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a messenger disciple emerged from the mansion and rode swiftly towards Ji City that very night...

"Your Excellency, Li Mu has exposed his weakness."

The residence of Prime Minister Zhao.

Guo Kai, who was enjoying the moon and tea late at night, received a report from his scouts:

"Without reporting anything, he colluded with farmers in the State of Qi to transport supplies to Dai..."

"This is malicious disaster relief!"

"Tonight, Li Mu hosted a banquet for the head of the Farmer's Hall, and they talked in secret for more than an hour. They have already begun to plot a rebellion."

"What do you think, at tomorrow's court assembly, could we...?"

"No rush." ​​Guo Kaiyun said calmly and contentedly, "Help him keep this under wraps, and we can get a better price for it later."

"His Majesty has no intention of killing, so reporting this now will not achieve the best effect."

"First, gather the evidence."

"My subordinate understands!"

...

While waiting for Tian Guang's reply, Lu Wei and Zhao Yi rekindled their relationship. Their relationship quickly recovered, and upon learning that Lu Wei had come to Dai for disaster relief, "Little Lord Pingyuan" even wanted to contribute some assets to send to Dai as well.

Lu Wei decisively rejected this idea and asked him to continue to befriend Zhao Cong and not to arouse Guo Kai's resentment.

With the Zhenyue Sword in hand, even if the leader of the chivalrous sects refuses to aid Zhao, he can simply transfer some disciples from Luqiu Pavilion, borrow or purchase some grain from Shennong Hall and Siyue Hall, and send it to Li Mu's army next year. That would be enough to fulfill his duty.

Therefore, as long as Li Mu can be saved at a critical moment, his request to join the Farmer's School will not be refused!

As for the possibility that Qin might hold a grudge, we can simply give Qin some benefits in other areas to appease them in the future.

Where are there eternal enemies? Compared to the power of the six states, the various schools of thought from the Hundred Schools of Thought don't yet pose a threat...

In the following month, Lu Wei visited the residence of Lord Wu'an twice more and got along very well with his future general.

Until a member of the Tian clan came from Jicheng.

"Master Lu, I will be taking over the cooperation negotiations with Lord Wu'an. Xia Kui hopes you can return to Yan State as soon as possible."

Dressed in a style perfectly suited to the iconic ranger look, Tian Du bowed and showed him Tian Guang's warrant.

"Has something happened in Jicheng?" After receiving the warrant and checking the special communication code on the back, Lu Wei did not feel angry about having his credit stolen.

The leader of the bandits may have his own ideas, however...

Ultimately, his strategy against Li Mu was not the same as Tian Guang's!

"A change is called a change because of the uncontrollability of its occurrence."

Looking at the boy's handsome face, Tian Du secretly suppressed a trace of hostility in his heart and spoke to him as a normal farmer's brother.

“Brother Tian Du is right.” After putting away the verified warrant, Lu Wei smiled faintly: “I will take you to pay a visit to Lord Wu’an’s residence, and then return to Ji City!”

"Thank you, Hall Master Lu." Tian Du bowed again, clasping his hands in a gesture of respect.

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In Jicheng at the end of November, it is common for it to snow.

To visit Feixue Pavilion and watch the Snow Maiden perform a dance during this time of light snowfall is truly a wonderful experience.

The entrance fee for the Feixue Yuhuatai performance this month was so high that it was sold for a full hundred gold coins, leaving ordinary people speechless.

But the powerful and wealthy all know that next month is the end of the year, and the price of the Feixue Yuhuatai performance will only be higher. If they don't see it this time, they won't be able to see it this year.

With an elegant smile, she stepped onto the steps of Feixue Pavilion after the gatekeeper confirmed her qualifications. As she glanced at the envious stares of those passing by the entrance, the powerful and wealthy held their heads high with disdain, their smugness on full display.

This is the superiority that comes with being in a position of high power.

The white jade stage in the center of the pool in the Feixue Pavilion performance hall was already prepared, quietly waiting for its owner to step onto it.

The accompanying pianists and musicians were separated in a corner by semi-transparent veils. Before the formal performance began, soft music filled the entire hall from all directions.

Backstage, the Snow Maiden, about to go on stage, stared blankly at the jade flute in front of her, feeling restless and her brows furrowed.

She hadn't performed the "Lingbo Feiyan" dance for almost a year, and she felt extremely depressed.

In early October, a letter arrived from Master Lu in Handan. She knew that the master was expected to return before the end of the year, which eased her anxiety somewhat.

Today I'm supposed to perform on stage, but I still have to dance those tasteless, vulgar dances for the greedy and powerful to see...

The Snow Maiden couldn't resist the urge to vent her anger by dancing with her sword, but then she glanced at the price list of tickets collected by Feixue Pavilion that day, and felt a little better: With so much gold gathered, the Hall Master would surely reward her upon his return.

As she raised her hand to adorn herself with headdress and silver bracelets, the Snow Woman prepared to step onto the stage...

...

"I've heard that the Snow Maiden in the Snow Concubine Pavilion possesses an extraordinary beauty and is a rare white-haired woman. Does she indeed match the new snow quite well?"

At the residence of Lord Yanchun, Lord Yanchun, now even more robust, sat in a large sedan chair and inquired of the kneeling steward.

"Indeed." The steward flattered her to the extreme: "For the past year, Xue Ji of Fei Xue Pavilion has captured the hearts of all the powerful and noble people in Ji City, yet no one has been able to win her favor. It seems that only Your Majesty has the right to do so."

"Hahaha, many years ago, I personally enjoyed the Zhao dance at the Handan Tantai. Since I have nothing to do today, and Xue Ji is so famous, let's go and see her!"

"Lift the sedan chair!" Upon hearing Lord Yanchun's words, the lead guard immediately understood, and the sedan chair was lifted smoothly and carried towards the eastern district of the city.

The last remaining figure, Jueying, knew that Yanchunjun was going to Feixue Pavilion, but had no reason to stop him, so he simply followed the sedan chair procession.

But secretly, a sly smile crept onto his lips...

Chapter 105 The jade platform splatters with blood

When Lord Yanchun's carriage went out, it was always escorted by royal guards dressed in black armor.

These soldiers were more of a show than a protection. In Ji City, no one dared to stop Lord Yanchun's carriage.

When the sedan chair arrived at the entrance of Feixue Pavilion, according to the rules of Feixue Pavilion, all guests should get out of the sedan chair and walk. Moreover, the performance had already begun, and no one was allowed to enter.

But Yan Chunjun has always ignored the outside world: he has his own rules.

The disciples of Luqiu Pavilion at the entrance were driven away. Yan Chunjun, sitting inside the sedan chair, listened to the melodious Zhao music emanating from within and instantly became interested: It truly had the flavor of Handan!

I wonder how much of the famous Snow Princess's flavor resembles that of the Zhao Dancer I once tasted.

At this time, the performance inside Feixue Pavilion was already halfway through. The Snow Maiden's dance was in full swing, and every exquisite step she took made the guests linger and have endless memories.

Yan Chunjun always had excellent eyesight, especially when it came to beautiful women. Seeing that alluring figure from afar, he knew he was going to have a wonderful night.

Clap clap clap, completely unconcerned about his impolite behavior, he clapped his hands before Xue Ji's dance was over, announcing his arrival to everyone.

Yan Chunjun knew that those who could appreciate the Flying Snow Jade Flower Terrace were all nobles and powerful people, but he never cared about the nobility of others.

In this city of Ji, outside the royal palace, I am the most noble person!

The music and dance were both interrupted by this sudden, untimely sound. A hint of displeasure flashed across the Snow Woman's face on stage, but then she thought of using this as an excuse not to perform today, so she calmly and dignifiedly looked in the direction of the sound.

The dignitaries and guests present, who had been captivated and utterly silent by Yuki's dance, were now completely speechless.

This Feixue Pavilion has the backing of the Yanchun Prince's Mansion, the Crown Prince's Mansion, and the Farmer's Family. Who on earth dares to interrupt the performance? They really have a death wish... Oh, it was Yanchun Prince himself. Well, then it's alright...

When Yan Chunjun's carriage appeared from the wide passage that had once transported Feixue Yuhuatai, the entire place fell completely silent except for gasps of breath.

"The dances of the Zhao Kingdom are unparalleled in the world, and Miss Xue Ji in the Yan Kingdom is even more outstanding among all beauties, making people feel refreshed and happy."

With a gentle wave of his left hand, Yan Chunjun pulled back the curtain of his carriage, revealing his corpulent body inside: "Why stop the performance? Let's continue."

No one responded. The musicians, zither players, and guests all turned to look at the figure on the stage, wondering how she would react.

He seemed to have experienced such a scene several times at the Zhao State's Tantai, but this was the first time in Ji City.

A few memories flashed through Xue Nu's eyes. When she looked at Yan Chun Jun's carriage again, a sense of disgust welled up from the bottom of her heart: old and ugly, far inferior to the Hall Master!

"With Lord Yanchun's arrival, Feixue Pavilion, such a small music and dance hall, is truly overwhelmed." Looking down at the hexagonal snowflake pattern carved on the Feixue Jade Flower Platform, Xue Nu said emotionlessly, "According to the rules here, once the performance is interrupted, the day's performance is over."

"This concludes this month's Flying Snow Jade Flower Terrace performance. Please return home."

After saying that, she turned around and gestured to the maid to lower the screen.