Chapter 163

After finishing the advantages of the Qin Guo and the strengths and weaknesses of the Six States of Shandong, Ying Zheng stated his conclusion: "Although the Qin Guo is only one state, its comprehensive national strength can already rival the Six States of Shandong. So, General Wang Jian, do you still think it is difficult to destroy the Six States of Shandong and unify the world?"

Wang Jian was silent. It was not that he was rendered speechless by Ying Zheng, but that the amount of information contained in what Ying Zheng had just said was truly too vast; he needed to spend some time to digest it completely.

Li Si was also digesting these words.

Li Si was a disciple of a famous school, naturally gifted, and ambitious. After arriving in the Qin Guo, he saw the undercurrents within the state; otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to secretly defect to Ying Zheng after attaching himself to Lu Buwei.

It was because he saw Ying Zheng's potential.

Until this moment, after hearing Ying Zheng's analysis of the world situation, he realized that he had still underestimated this Qin Wang.

He, who had originally been caught in a dilemma because of Wang Jian's words, finally felt the scales in his heart begin to tilt toward Ying Zheng's side.

Following such a Qin Wang, although the situation might be difficult at first, if one could overcome these difficulties one by one and complete the great cause the Qin Wang spoke of, then in the future, there would surely be a place for him in the history books.

Wang Jian was silent for a long time. The way he looked at Ying Zheng also changed somewhat. His aged voice came out: "For the King to have such insight and such ambition, Wang Jian admires you!"

"Since the King has such ability, why?"

He wanted to ask why he had not revealed it sooner, instead giving people the impression of being an incompetent ruler.

"General Wang Jian may not know, but I am also not the master of my own fate!" A hint of bitterness could not help but appear on Ying Zheng's face, but then the bitterness vanished, replaced by determination. "However, I firmly believe that it will not be long before I can cast off all the cages shrouding me!"

As he spoke, he suddenly bowed to Wang Jian and said: "I ask the old General Wang to lend me a helping hand!"

Wang Jian was an old general of four reigns, held a very high position in the army, and this time was the commander-in-chief of an army of one hundred thousand. If he had his help, even if there were still people in the shadows wanting to strike at him, it would not be so easy.

Furthermore, with Wang Jian's help, Ying Zheng also had greater confidence in truly holding the reins of power.

Wang Jian heard the sincerity in Ying Zheng's words, and combined with the posture Ying Zheng had just taken while discussing the world's trends, he saw deep confidence in this young Qin Wang.

How could such a King be an incompetent ruler? He clearly had the appearance of an enlightened monarch.

If he were younger, he would not mind giving his full support.

But now, it was too late.

Wang Jian sighed: "Wang Jian failed to recognize a true talent, misunderstood the King, and intended to harm the King. I have truly failed the Great Qin; my crime is heinous and unforgivable!"

As he spoke, he suddenly drew the sword hanging at his waist.

Seeing Wang Jian draw his sword.

Gainie's expression changed slightly, and he also gripped the sword in his hand.

Li Si was also horrified.

Afterward, they discovered that Wang Jian's sword was not aimed at Ying Zheng, but at himself.

For some unknown reason, he was actually preparing to commit suicide to atone for his crimes with his death.

Just as his sword was about to fall upon his throat, Su Xuan lightly raised his finger, and a burst of energy flew out, striking exactly on the sword in Wang Jian's hand.

Crack!

The long sword fell to the ground, snapping into two pieces.

Wang Jian's aged body trembled, and he looked at Su Xuan, who had stopped him, with some disbelief.

Ying Zheng had not expected Wang Jian to do such a thing either. With a complex expression, he said to Wang Jian: "Old General Wang, why go to such lengths?"

Wang Jian said in a deep voice: "Wang Jian could not bear to harm the King, but the arrow was already on the string and had to be fired; there was no way back, so there was only the path of atoning with death!"

"What does the old General mean by this?"

Ying Zheng heard the subtext in Wang Jian's words. ===== CHAPTER 165 =====