567, Overseas Visits to Immortals

Qin?

Although Qin was a fierce army, Xunzi believed that Qin's fierce army was not necessarily stronger than the Zhao army under Bai Gui. Google search and reading showed that the weapons and battle formations of the Zhao army were all novelties. Even if Wu Qi, Sima Rangju, Sun Bin and others were alive, they would not necessarily be able to defeat Bai Gui.

The tactics of the cold weapon era have been improving. Although the Song army was defeated by the Liao and Jin countries of the same period, and sometimes defeated by the Xixia army, it was not necessarily that the Song army was inferior to the Qin army...

Moreover, the Zhao army under Bai Gui was far more powerful than the Song army. Although it was not as powerful as one against ten, it was not difficult to achieve an overwhelming victory with elite forces.

"I heard that there are immortals overseas. I wonder if Xun Jijiu knows about it?"

Bai Gui made a move and asked with a smile.

Xu Fu led 3,000 boys and girls to visit immortals overseas, relying on the theory from Qi. The overseas immortals of Qi State and the immortals of Kunlun are all myths and legends that have been circulated for a long time in the Warring States Period and are deeply rooted in people's hearts. Although Xun Kuang is a Confucian master, the Jixia Academy is not only for Confucian scholars, but also for all schools of thought. If we talk about which place in the world has the richest knowledge, the first choice is the Jixia Academy.

"Immortals?"

Xun Kuang was slightly surprised after hearing this. He wondered: "Mr. Li is so young. He is only a young man now. He has not reached the age of ear-smoothness or seventy years old. He is not an octogenarian. Why should he seek immortality? I am now half a body buried in the loess. I have not yet sought immortality. Why should Mr. Li think about this?"

The Master does not talk about strange and chaotic things. Although Xun Kuang is somewhat heretical in Confucianism, he is still a Confucian disciple. Therefore, he has always denied the view of ghosts and gods. As for the legend of overseas immortals circulating in Qi State, he will not deny it, but he will not agree with it either.

Bai Gui in front of him is the savior that Xunzi believes in.

Yes, the savior!

Qin State only worships the Legalists and abandons the teachings of the Hundred Schools. Even though some of his theories are vaguely consistent. But he knows that once Qin State unifies the world, the Jixia Academy will no longer be as prosperous as before. The thoughts of the Hundred Schools will definitely be imprisoned by the King of Qin. By then, even though the world is unified, the people will no longer suffer from displacement and war. But the Legalists fool the people, so, over time, it will be a great harm to the country.

However, at the end of the Warring States Period, there were no famous generals in the six countries. Perhaps Xinling Jun Wei Wuji, Anping Jun Tian Dan, Xinping Jun Lian Po and others were considered famous generals, but they could only barely resist the attack of Qin State and had no power to fight back. But Bai Gui was different. With very few troops, he destroyed Qi State in one battle.

It is easy to conquer the world, but difficult to defend the world. After conquering Qi, Bai Gui had been trying his best to restrain his soldiers. Although he could not achieve the level of "freezing to death without demolishing houses, starving to death without looting" like Yue's army, compared with other armies, his Zhao army was outstanding. Whether the military discipline is good or not depends on comparison.

At the same time, after conquering Qi, the decrees issued by Bai Gui also shocked Xun Kuang. When it comes to the talents of the six kingdoms, Xun Kuang also recommends Bai Gui.

He has the talent of a commander and the talent of a minister.

Such a person was regarded by him as a savior.

He hoped that the nations would be unified, but he hoped that the people of the six kingdoms would unify the world, not the tiger and wolf Qin. Now such a great savior does not talk about the common people, but about ghosts and gods, which makes Xun Kuang quite dissatisfied.

"Xun Jijiu, what you said is wrong."

Bai Gui shook his head, "If I send people to visit immortals this year, I will have enough time to find immortals for fifty or sixty years. If I go to find immortals when I am old, even if I find immortals, my body is already old, how can I have the opportunity to cultivate immortals?"

He himself is an immortal. He said he was looking for immortals, but he just wanted to spread the news of his intention to find immortals through Xun Kuang's mouth. Once Xiang Shaolong knew that he was looking for immortals overseas, he would definitely be uneasy. Because Xiang Shaolong's proud possession is immortal arts, if he finds immortals first and learns immortal arts, wouldn't it mean that Xiang Shaolong's chance of winning will be greatly reduced?

This action will definitely make Xiang Shaolong feel uneasy.

Forcing Xiang Shaolong will put him in a desperate situation.

The reason why Bai Gui took the lead in destroying Qi was not only because he coveted the fertile land of Qi, but also because he planned to send envoys to visit immortals overseas.

"Mr. Li, what you said... does make sense."

Xun Kuang smiled bitterly. He had no way to refute Bai Gui's words. In fact, as Bai Gui said, if he really went to seek immortality when he was old, it would be too late. He nodded and said, "I have only heard a little about the immortal mountain overseas, and Zou Zi of the Yin-Yang School may have some knowledge of it."

Zou Zi Zou Yan was from Qi.

Zou Ji, who advised the King of Qi to accept advice, was a member of Zou Yan's clan.

"Zou Zi?" Bai Gui dropped another white piece. He nodded and shook his head. "I have seen Zou Zi in Wei. A few months ago, I went to Daliang, Wei as an envoy and met Ji Yanran at Yahu Xiaozhu. Ji Yanran is Zou Zi's adopted daughter. I don't know when Zou Zi will return to Qi."

If you really want to visit immortals, Zou Yan is undoubtedly a suitable candidate. Compared with Zou Yan, Xu Fu, the alchemist, is far inferior. Xu Fu is a person at the same level as Zou Yan's disciples.

"Li Gongzi destroyed our Tian Qi. Zou Zi will probably rush to Linzi to see you soon."

Xun Kuang was not sad about Bai Gui's destruction of Qi. If Qin destroyed Qi, he would be uncomfortable, but Bai Gui's various measures after destroying Qi made him very satisfied.

Qin was like a barbarian outside the cultural circle of the six countries. Although Zhao wore Hu clothing and rode and shot, it did not follow the Legalists to the end like Qin, and it was still free to study.

"Oh?"

Bai Gui joked, "Xun offers wine, I guess Zou Zi will give his adopted daughter to me as my concubine."

He destroyed Qi in one battle, and now his prestige is unparalleled. Wei Wuji, Lord of Xinling, was powerful, but he only stole the talisman to save Zhao. Just like Le Yi, Le Yi had no reputation before he destroyed Qi. But after Le Yi destroyed the prosperous Qi State, Le Yi instantly became the top general of the Warring States Period.

What's more, the battle he fought to destroy Qi was so exciting. Anyone can see that since it was so easy for him to destroy Qi, it must not be difficult to destroy Yan and Chu in the future.

As for Ji Yanran, to put it mildly, she is one of the top talents in the world. But just because celebrities are praising her, it doesn't mean that Ji Yanran really has the qualifications to be on an equal footing with these celebrities. Although Ji Yanran is Zou Zi's adopted daughter, if Zou Yan wants to see him for utilitarian purposes, then Ji Yanran is not something that cannot be discarded.

In addition, it may be said that he is giving up, but if he can marry a talented woman to the "him" he is today, he will definitely make a lot of money.

"Ji Yanran? I have seen her before. She is a beauty."

Xun Kuang stroked his beard and said, "Since ancient times, beauties have been paired with famous generals. It would be a good thing if Ji Yanran is accepted as a young master."

Ji Yanran said she was from the Wei State, but she was Zou Yan's adopted daughter, but she was actually from the Qi State. If Bai Gui takes Qi's daughter as a concubine now, the resistance of the people of Qi will undoubtedly be much weaker. Xun Kuang was planning for Bai Gui's future stable rule.

"Let's go with the flow..."

Bai Gui showed neither willingness to accept nor rejection.

How can there be so much emotion at all. If you are thinking about the big plan, it is just a concubine. If you accept it, you will accept it. He won't lose anything. Not accepting talents is out of touch with this era.

"It's a pity that Mr. Li is only the prime minister of Zhao State now. If he were the king..., then the princess of Qi can be chosen by Mr. Li as his concubine..."

Xun Kuang follows the path of good inducement.

After King Ping moved eastwards, rituals and music collapsed. The King of Qi in Tian Qi was not the first King of Qi who was canonized by Emperor Zhou, but was taken from him after the Tian family usurped the throne. Bai Gui now has a prosperous army and horses. If he calls himself the King of Qi, it is not impossible. Anyway, the King of Zhou is gone now.

And if Bai Gui calls himself King of Qi and later marries a princess from the Qi royal family as his concubine, then he will be worthy of the preferential treatment given by King Tian Fazhang of Qi. As long as Bai Gui marries the princess of Qi, he will definitely not launch a massacre of Zhutian, and Tian Qi will still exist in disguise.

When Bai Gui invaded Qi, he did not kill anyone indiscriminately, and the Qi royal family was still there.

"Xun Jijiu, you are trying to trick me into making yourself king..."

Bai Gui smiled. Of course he could hear the meaning of Xun Kuang's words. He shook his head and said: "There is nothing to compete for in the secular power. A hundred years later, it will not be a pile of bones. Since I married Qian If my son is my wife, I will not betray King Zhao..."

He doesn't care about the power of a mere small world.

When he reaches the Golden Immortal Realm, and borrows the magic weapon from his master, he might be able to open up a world.

Qian'er? Xun Kuang was startled for a moment, and then he understood that this should be the princess of Zhao State whom Bai Gui married.

But when he came to his senses, he was shocked when he heard the second half of Bai Gui's words.

Although he advised Bai Gui to establish himself as king, he only secretly assumed power and did not dare to state it so nakedly and directly. But I didn't expect that Bai Gui would admit it so frankly, without any cover-up.

Did you already have ambitions?

Or, as the words imply, are you not interested in secular dignitaries?

Xun Kuang was also a little unsure.

"Young Master Li is open-minded and I admire him for his open-mindedness. However, the matter of visiting immortals is really hard to come by. To be honest, all the kings of Qi have sent out alchemists to search for the Three Immortals Island overseas, but many of the alchemists they sent drowned. It’s in the sea…”

He advised again.

How come a young man in his prime, who is in his golden years to make great achievements, wants to cultivate immortality? Isn’t this putting the cart before the horse? If Bai Gui's record and internal affairs skills were not commendable, he would have suspected that this "Zhao Li" was an ignorant person.

"It's just a try. If I'm lucky, I might actually be able to see the immortal..."

Bai Gui ended the topic.

He is an immortal, and he can just do some magical miracles when the time comes.

The words fell.

The two of them finished playing chess.

"Master Li's chess skills should not be underestimated. No wonder he is so accomplished in the art of war..." Seeing that he had lost another game, Xun Kuang couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, a little unbelievable.

He is the sacrificial wine of the Jixia Academy of Qi State. Among the hundreds of schools of thought, he is the oldest and the most knowledgeable. Playing chess is one of the compulsory courses for scholars, but he unexpectedly lost at the hands of this young man. It would be fine to say that he is not as good as Bai Gui in a battle, but he loses in a game of chess...

"Xun Jijiu is old after all. If there is an immortal magic around, maybe Xun Jijiu can beat me."

Bai Gui stood up and smiled.

In fact, Xun Kuang's strength is considered to be one of the best among mortals playing chess. But no matter how powerful Xun Kuang is, it is difficult to compare with him, a Taoist immortal. With his Yang Shen, he can calculate hundreds of moves in the chess game. Xun Kuang couldn't defeat him at all.

So what he said was both a joke and the truth.

"Maybe."

Xun Kuang shook his head.

…

…

Qin State, Xianyang.

In the court room.

The news that Bai Gui destroyed Qi in one fell swoop soon spread from Linzi to Xianyang of Qin State. Although Qin also accomplished such a great feat as destroying a country, it only destroyed small countries, not big ones like Qi. The State of Qi was one of the Eastern Emperors that once stood alongside the State of Qin. Even if the former Le Yi destroyed Qi, the two capitals of Qi State, Jimo and Jucheng, would still remain (Qi State has a five-capital system).

But now "Zhao Li" is destroying Qi, and is taking over the entire territory of Qi.

"Your Majesty, now that the State of Zhao has gone against the grain and set an example of destroying the country first, we, the Qin State, no longer need to worry about what the other countries think. South Korea is the object of our Qin State's mouth. If we had not been afraid of other countries before, we would be afraid that the other countries would be angry when they heard that we, the Qin State, destroyed South Korea. Panic, South Korea has been destroyed long ago..."

A minister came out.

"When Qin goes east, sometimes we have to pass through South Korea. If Zhao destroys Qi, Qin can take action."

Another Qin Chen said.

Qin Yiren on the throne nodded, "What you all said is true, South Korea should die. General Mengwu, lead one hundred thousand Qin warriors to the east to destroy South Korea!"

South Korea now only has one county. It had long been controlled by the Qin State. A hundred thousand troops can easily wipe out South Korea.

Meng Wu is the son of Meng Ao and the father of Meng Tian and Meng Yi.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Meng Wu, who was dressed in military armor, took the order and left the hall.

The general meeting decides on small things, and the small meeting decides on big things. Yesterday, he had received the order from King Qin to destroy Han. Today is just a formality. It was also because South Korea was so weak that Qin didn't pay much attention to it. Otherwise, if the military order was urgent, it wouldn't be like this.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report to you."

Suddenly, another minister came out and came forward to say something.

"Oh? What's the matter?"

Qin Yiren was surprised after hearing this.

At the court meeting, only trivial matters were discussed. If there was really something serious, I would have reported it to him long ago. However, he was not in a hurry and let the ministers who came out slowly explain.

"Report to my king, I have received news that after Zhao Li destroyed Qi, he met with Xun Kuang, a wine-offering priest, at the Jixia Academy, and asked Xun Kuang about his overseas affairs in the fairy mountains. Later, this son ordered Qi's shipbuilders to build a large ship to go to sea. , it seems that he really plans to visit the immortal..."

The ministers who came out spoke.

Compared with other urgent military situations, this news is indeed a bit insignificant.

"Visiting immortals?"

Qin Yiren pressed his fingers lightly on the table.

On the other side, Xiang Mansion, secret room.

Xiang Shaolong opened his eyes suddenly, "What? Zhao Li actually plans to go to sea to visit immortals? Could it be that he also learned about the news that there are immortals overseas..."

The man in the mirror's encounter with immortals is the Penglai immortal mountain he encountered when he returned from studying in the East.

Nowadays, it is not impossible for Zhao Li to visit the immortals and encounter the Penglai Immortal Mountain.

"Mr. Bai, what should I do?"

he asked for help.