Qin Dynasty: Starting with clinging to Zhao Ji's thigh

Chapter 286 Life is Not Long

Under Winkyung's influence, South Korea was defeated without bloodshed.

This war between the Qin and the Warring States is the first formal war in which the Qin began its unification of the world!

Although Qin's military expedition started much earlier than expected, it was not actually unexpected.

Although the Qin and Zhao states share the same ancestry, they have fought countless battles over the years, and their grudges have been brewing for a long time.

For this war, Ying Zheng and the entire Qin state had been preparing for it for a long time.

Whether it's food supplies and logistics, or military equipment and weapons, everything is plentiful and there is absolutely no shortage.

In addition, the Qin state's military merit system inspired countless soldiers to fight and achieve merit, thus boosting morale.

In addition, Wang Jian, a veteran general who has accumulated a wealth of experience, has now reached a level of consummate skill in military tactics and his position in the military is becoming increasingly important. He is showing signs of rivaling Meng Ao in his prime, but he lacks sufficient military achievements.

At this time, Wang Jian was also eager for a great achievement to solidify his position.

This war is a golden opportunity for Wang Jian, and he will certainly give it his all.

Logistics, troop strength, morale, and generals—every aspect has been done to the best of its ability.

In contrast, the death of Li Mu caused internal turmoil in the Zhao state, and the general leading the army was a member of the royal family who had never been on the battlefield.

With insufficient troops, unstable morale, and incompetent generals, and given the current chaotic state of Zhao, logistics may not be able to keep up.

In every aspect, the State of Zhao was completely no match for the State of Qin.

How can we fight?

Without external intervention, the outcome of this war is obvious!

"The rumors within Chu have gradually subsided, but the Crown Prince's position has been shaken, and the situation is equally chaotic, so he probably has no energy left to attend to other matters..."

"As for the State of Wei, Wei Yong is in power, and Lord Longyang, with the support of the King of Wei, is fighting against him to maintain balance... It is unlikely that he will send troops."

"This battle probably won't last long."

Lü Buwei retired to write books, but that doesn't mean he was completely oblivious to the world around him.

He remains intimately familiar with intelligence from various countries and the global situation.

After this analysis, the expression on Lü Buwei's aged face became increasingly complex.

He had to admit that perhaps he really was getting old.

Lord Changxin's fiefdom was in Hanoi, where his main power also lay. The only force he could mobilize outside was the Luowang (Net of Heaven).

They are far from being comparable to Lü Buwei, who once held immense power and could mobilize almost half of the Qin state's strength.

With just a net, Lord Changxin managed to annex Korea without bloodshed, plunging other countries into chaos and weakness.

Lü Buwei was the one who orchestrated the infiltration and disruption by various countries.

They did indeed achieve some success, repeatedly sending out their network of assassins to kill important figures from other countries.

But compared to what Changxin-jun accomplished, his little antics seemed insignificant.

"Lord Changxin, entrusting the Net to you was the right decision; you did a better job than I did back then."

"Perhaps, I was indeed too stubborn back then."

He stubbornly believed that only Lü Buwei could steer the great ship of the Qin state better and more steadily.

But now, both the increasingly powerful King of Qin in Xianyang and Lord Changxin before him have shown Lü Buwei the truth...

The younger generation surpasses the older one; they do even better than him. Even without Lü Buwei, the Qin state would still be powerful.

"To retreat gracefully when things are going well is called knowing when to seize the opportunity."

"Prime Minister Lü has made the right choice, and perhaps he will be able to see all three of his wishes fulfilled in his lifetime."

A faint smile appeared on Lü Buwei's face: "Oh? Lord Changxin has already seen it?"

"I will naturally not miss the revised Lüshi Chunqiu. It integrates the essence of various schools of thought and forms its own unique style. The three wishes that Prime Minister Lü once told me are now only left for Qin to conquer the world."

Ying Jing smiled faintly, "Lu Buwei has been focusing on writing these past few days, and he has achieved some results."

"Haha, I'm afraid I can only trouble Lord Changxin to tell me this last wish when he comes to my grave after I've passed away."

Ying Jing remained silent, knowing that Lü Buwei was right.

Above and behind Lü Buwei, the aura was weak and showed signs of dissipating, indicating that his lifespan was nearing its end.

Perhaps, today will be the last time Ying Jing sees this Prime Minister Lü.