Vol 19 Chapter 6 (1/2)
Book 19 Chapter 6 - Rays Of Light Shooting In All Directions
Lao Ai and Xiang Shaolong rode out together, their horses leisurely pacing through the ancient streets of Xianyang
The Eighteen Guardians acted as their vanguard, clearing the road in front of theuards followed behind
Because an assassination atteh alert and dared not to be relaxed
Han Jie, Lao Si, and Ling Qi followed directly behind the two of the the two of thehts and plans The last traces of hu behind a silent face, frozen like ice
After riding for the space of ti at the next street dohich was covered in torchlight, said in a low voice, ”Lu Buwei really goes way too far” Xiang Shaolong listened to the sound of their horses hooves echo in the silent street Sighing, he said, ”Given the current situation, I would recommend that the Inner Custodian continue to exercise restraint for now! There's no need to directly clash with hiround his teeth ”Brother Xiang, didn't you see that look of helplessness and pain on Mei, recalling the look in Dan Mei, couldn't help but i pressed down by Lu Buwei's foul body Sive voice to what he wanted to say With a quiet growl, Lao Ai spoke the words in Shaolong's lanced aside at Lao Ai, just as Lao Ai turned to look at hi said, ”Let's not discuss the question of whether or not you can kill him First, please consider that if Lu Buere to actually die, Qin would immediately fall into chaos Brother Lao, please reconsider” Lao Ai's lips tightened, as though he had tasted soh
In his heart, Xiang Shaolong also sighed
He really was too sentih he knew that Lao Ai was a , and was filled withhim be oppressed by Lu Buwei He decided that really wasn't the right sort of person to get involved in politics He was too soft-hearted towards his enemies
At this moment, they arrived at a four-way intersection To the left was the Ganquan Palace of the south, while the path in front led to Xiang Shaolong's home Lao Ai halted his horse, and the entire procession came to a halt as well
Xiang Shaolong knew all too well that Lao Ai was headed towards the Ganquan Palace, so as to complain to Zhuji while in bed with her He instantly felt extremely uncomfortable
With an effort, Lao Ai forced his spirits to rouse ”Brother Xiang, are you intending to kill Qiu Risheng toive Lao Ai a little bit of face on this , he replied, ”Brother Lao, I'll listen to your instructions on thisto be so willing to give hiood friend I know all too well that Qiu Risheng really went too far today But he still re, please just teach hi cal the opportunity, he asked, ”What is the nature of the relationshi+p between yourself and Pu Hu, brother Lao?” Lao Ai frowned, responding only after a long pause ”Right now, he is desperately fawning on ainso, which is why I accepted him This man has an enormous amount of influence in both Qin and Zhao In the past, he always colluded with Lord Yangquan Now he is lacking a powerful supporter After seeing that Du Bi isn't that useful, it's natural that he would look for a different patron” Upon hearing these words, Xiang Shaolong iifts He decided not to expose him
After bidding each other farewell, the two of them went their separate ways
By the time he returned to the Wu faht Many rooone to sleep Wu Guo was preparing to escort Zou Yan out of Qin Zou Yan was dearly beloved by every single person in the Wu household At this etically discussing the sights they would see on this trip Listening to him talk, Ji Yanran, Zhao Da, and the others couldn't help but burst into laughter tiain He was one of those people who could take an extre to discuss it Everyone looked cheerful, while the Tian sisters laughed hardest
Teng Yi and Shan Lan sat off to one side in a corner, enjoying the friendly atht, he wasn't present
After spending soShaolong felt his heart groar, friendly place
Seeing hi has returned after a night of hard drinking!” As soon as he spoke, everyone present roared with laughter
Teng Yi stood up Laughing, he said, ”It's late! Let's talk to only Ji Yanran and the other ladies, Teng Yi, and his wife
Ji Yanran gave hiht thatinnocence, Xiang Shaolong said, ”Worthy wife, did you think that I wanted to fool around with the likes of Lao Ai and hisYi i explained all which had happened
Shan Lan angrily said, ”Lu Buwei really is a shaood person either It'd be best if they both dropped dead”
But Wu Tingfang was interested in so very beautiful?” Xiang Shaolong tactfully replied, ”I suppose she's not bad, but how can she be co ier questioned him
Teng Yi said in a sole to forego your plan of killing Qiu Risheng, all for Lao Ai's sake?” Xiang Shaolong sighed ”Thinking on a deeper level, it isn't a good ti Thethe topic, he asked Ji Yanran about how the Black Dragon was proceeding
Beautiful eyes flashi+ng, Ji Yanran leisurely replied, ”With Yanran in charge,Yi stood up Stretching lazily, he said, ”Everyone should go get soetic too to that failure of a martial school and show everyone that we aren't to be provoked lightly” Zhao Zhi laughed, ”Our Master Xiang has now beco a stroll around the Drunken Wind Pavilion before battle But this tier that he will lose”
Laughing, everyone retired to their rooms
Thisalin, every household in Qin was discussing financial matters
Lu Buas in charge of handling the national econoo A full month in advance, he had subetary report'
Overall, he had increased the national incoe-scale uo Canal
Over the past few days, Xiao Pan, Li Si, Lord Changping, and wang Ling had been engaging in nonstop private talk regarding financialabout finances, and had been preparing nonstop for his battle with Guan Zhongxie, he ed to avoid this unpleasant discuss
By the tietary report in detail, all of thefor four full hours Xiao Pan, showing unco mats to allow those present to sit
After finishi+ng his narration, Lu Buwei energetically said, ”The way of finances lies in increasing what needs to be increased and decreasing what needs to be decreased; in using things appropriately Right now, our great country of Qin is very wealthy Our supplies of grain are piled as high as , the nation is rich and powerful, the commoners are happy, and the nobles are pacified Naturally, we should increase our revenues by increasing taxes and fearlessly advancing east Only by continuing our conquests can Great Qin continue to be strongof Great Qin, this is the best opportunity for unifying the world” When Lu Buwei sat down, all the other officials immediately followed
Zhu Ji was definitely not particularly skilled in this area, and so could do nothing but nod
Xiang Shaolong could tell that Lu Buas secretly suggesting that Qin's present successes were all due to his own hard work Naturally, Xiang Shaolong didn't wish for Qin to whole-heartedly invade the east But, since he had no basis of rebuking Lu Buwei, he could only sit in angry silence
Fortunately, Xiao Pan and Li Si had coh their deliberations, and so did not express approval
The likes of wang Wen and Cai Ze i him to be a brilliant stateshtly said, ”Left Premier, do you have any opinions?”
Lord Changping roused hi to the center of the hall, he faced the royal dais, upon which sat Xiao Pan, Zhu Ji, and Lu Buwei ”Ever since Xiaogong defeated Chu and Wei, our great country of Qin has expanded our territory vastly We have dominated Sanchuan to the east, and incorporate the territories of Ba and Shu to the west To the north, we have tended to the Shang prefecture To the south, we have taken over Hanzhong, pacified the nine barbarian tribes, and have restricted the movements of Zou and Chu Meanwhile, the other six countries continue to eye us suspiciously, concerned about the rise of Great Qin And more recently, we have taken over the three eastern provinces Our goal right now should be to increase the prosperity of the people and consolidate our holdings Moreover, right now, the Zhengguo Canal is costing us a large outlay of funds A large number of farmers have been drafted to assist in the construction of the canal as well, which ards to thethe taxes, I would like to ask the Crown Prince to consider thrice before acting”