Chapter 145: Runtu, Master
Members of the Gongsun family began to spread the word about Qin's benevolent government and denounce Han Wang An's tyranny in Yingchuan County.

In Yangdi City, a high platform rose from the ground, on which sat two members of the Gongsun family, Gongsun Xuan and Gongsun Chan.

This is the most common debate, but after they mentioned the name of the famous Gongsun, it attracted a lot of people to watch.

The policy of tax exemption and land rent exemption was issued by the Qin State after it conquered the Han State.

Notices have been posted and implemented, but this is not enough.

What Gongsun Ce wanted to see was that after they accepted the favor, they would be grateful to the Qin State, rather than missing their homeland after receiving this preferential policy.

So publicity is very important.

Gongsun Ce also came to Yangdi on purpose. He also wanted to see whether the Gongsun family’s promotion of Qin’s policies could have a positive effect.

Soon, Gongsun Xuan and Gongsun Chan on the high platform started a debate.

Gongsun Xuan spoke first, "If I were an old Han, I would be heartbroken by Qin's conquest of Han."

Gongsun Chan quickly responded as a supporting role, "That's right. It's indeed sad that my homeland is no longer here, but as an old Qin man, I envy you."

Gongsun Xuan: "Why?"

Gongsun Chan: "As an old Qin citizen, I can't get a year's tax exemption and land rent exemption. I am miserable!"

Gongsun Xuan: "But your country has not been destroyed, while mine has been destroyed."

Gongsun Chan: "This is not true. Do you know the truth about the drought in Nanyang?"

Gongsun Xuan: "What is the truth behind the drought in Nanyang? What is that?"

Gongsun Ce glanced around and found that the onlookers had been completely attracted by the conversation between the two and were completely immersed in their conversation.

The issue of the drought in Nanyang was well concealed by King Han An. Even the people of Nanyang were angry but dared not speak out.

Moreover, eating melons is human nature, and Gongsun Ce thinks that this method of bringing it into the debate is also quite interesting.

It is somewhat similar to the later crosstalk.

Gongsun Chan: "The wealthy merchant Jade Tiger, do you have any impression of him?"

Gongsun Xuan: "Everyone knows him. He is a subordinate of the former general Ji Wuye."

Gongsun Chan: "Yes, the drought in Nanyang was caused by him. Farmers in Nanyang rented their fields from the Emerald Tiger and bought fertilizer and rice seedlings.

As a result, after a heavy rain, all the rice seedlings were burned to death. This was all because the Emerald Tiger had tampered with the fertilizer.

His purpose is nothing more than to squeeze the people's money and make them sell their children so that he can select beauties for the king and Ji Wuye.

I would like to ask, is it really necessary for such a South Korea to exist? "

Gongsun Xuan: "But my ancestors have been Han people for generations. I must not forget my identity just because of a small favor!"

Gongsun Chan wanted to continue refutation, but Gongsun Ce had no intention of watching any further. In fact, this was just a fake debate that had been agreed upon long ago.

Seeing this, Gongsun Ce felt that it was enough. The expectations of the people around him for Korea had dropped significantly. It would depend on time to smooth out their recognition of their Korean identity.

When they began to identify themselves as Qin people, that was success.

As for Gongsun Ce, he would return to Qin, and as for Han Fei, he would stay in Xinzheng to serve as the governor of Yingchuan County on behalf of Honglian.

At this time, the Qin army had already gathered at the border of Zhao State, and King Xi of Yan was worried that the Qin army would attack Yan State after conquering Zhao State.

So King Xi of Yan sent Yan Dan to Qin as a hostage. On his way back to Qin, Gongsun Ce happened to meet the Yan delegation where Yan Dan was.

As night fell, the Yan State delegation, including Yan Dan, rested beside the Qin State official road.

At this time, Yan Dan noticed that the ground was shaking, and then Yan Dan put his ear to the ground and listened quietly.

In addition to the sound of horse hooves, he also heard the heavy footsteps of humans.

However, the footsteps were so heavy that Yan Dan wondered whether the other person was still a human.

"General, there is a fire ahead. Should we let them leave?"

Gongsun Ce lifted the curtain and looked at the fire not far away, and said calmly: "No, we can just camp on the other side."

Gongsun Ce was not far away from Yan Dan at this time, and the sickle-weasel could just transmit the other party's voice back. Gongsun Ce heard the other party address Yan Dan: Your Highness the Crown Prince.

Coupled with the Yan State flag fluttering in the wind on the opposite side, it is not difficult to infer that the other party is Yan Dan.

When Gongsun Ce returned to Qin, Nei Shi Teng deliberately assigned a hundred cavalrymen to escort Gongsun Ce.

It was also a token of Nei Shi Teng's kindness, so Gongsun Ce did not refuse it. However, to be honest, the combined strength of these cavalrymen was not enough for Gongsun Ce to defeat with one hand, so it was unnecessary.

As the cavalry stationed beside the official road, Yan Dan also saw Gongsun Ce's iconic bronze chariot.

Yan Dan thought for a moment, left the camp and approached the camp where Gongsun Ce was.

Then the Prince of Yan was stopped by someone.

Two cavalrymen guarding the periphery of Gongsun Ce's camp stopped Yan Dan on the left and right with long spears in hand.

"Stop ahead!"*2
After all, Yan Dan had experienced life as a hostage in Zhao State, so he was flexible and adaptable. Immediately, a smile appeared on Yan Dan's face, and he handed two purses to the two cavalrymen.

"I am the Crown Prince Dan of Yan State, and I have come to ask for an audience with General Gongsun. Please be accommodating."

Yan Dan thought that the soldiers of the seven countries were generally the same. The soldiers of Yan could be bought with money, and the soldiers of Qin were no exception.

However, something unexpected happened to Yan Dan. The two cavalrymen did not accept Yan Dan's bribe and pushed the money bag back. The cavalryman standing on Yan Dan's left replied to Yan Dan, "I can help you pass the message. As for whether the general will see you or not, it all depends on your luck."

Gongsun Ce was in the tent, resting his head on Yan Lingji's lap, being fed by Honglian.

Honglian picked up a piece of dried apricot and handed it to Gongsun Ce's lips. After Gongsun Ce ate the dried apricot, he did not stop and ate Honglian's green jade fingers as well.

Just as Honglian was feeling shy, a voice came from outside the tent, "Report! Commander, there is someone outside the tent claiming to be Prince Dan of Yan, and he is here to ask for an audience."

After Gongsun Ce recalled the information about Yan Dan, he decided to meet the eunuch Dan.

There are many control groups for Ying Zheng, but Yan Dan is the one who is most like Ying Zheng.

Served as a hostage in Zhao State√
After escaping death, they returned to their respective countries√

They are all crown princes of their respective countries√
Neither of them are liked by their father√
There is a strong contender for the throne√
It can be said that the two people's experiences are really similar. They were even good friends when they were hostages in Zhao State. However, nowadays, the situations of the two people can be said to be very different.

One was the king of Qin, and the other was the powerless prince of Yan.

Moreover, Yan Dan has become a hostage again, and he can never escape the identity of a hostage.

Soon, Gongsun Ce saw Prince Dan of Yan.

Yan Dan has a very straight face, with two mustaches on his upper lip and a small goatee on his chin.

It is a very standard image of ancient people that can be seen in paintings.

Moreover, his temperament seems to be more elegant.

No wonder he was able to deceive Feiyan, Six-Fingered Black Knight, and a group of leaders of the Mohist School in the original plot...

His image looks very good, and the first impression he gives is that of a modest gentleman, gentle as jade.

Gongsun Ce obviously didn't fall for his method of controlling appearance. Gongsun Ce liked pretty girls.

The moment Yan Dan saw Gongsun Ce, a hint of envy flashed in his eyes. The women around Gongsun Ce were the most stunning beauties in the world.

Yan Dan didn't dare to look directly at the women. He could only bow immediately and look down at his toes.

"Yan Dan meets General Gongsun."

Gongsun Ce waved his hand to indicate that there was no need for formalities. "No need to be polite. Just kneel down and kowtow a few times. That's all."

"what?"

Yan Dan thought he had heard it wrong, and that was not actually what Gongsun Ce meant.

But when he looked up and saw Gongsun Ce's expression, he immediately reacted.

Yan Dan felt that Gongsun Ce did it on purpose and it was not an accident.

Seeing Yan Dan was reluctant to kneel, Gongsun Ce could not help but raise his eyebrows.

"It seems that Prince Yan Dan doesn't give face to me, Gongsun. He can't even kowtow. It's really disheartening."

Yan Dan couldn't help but complain in his heart: Gongsun Ce is neither his elder nor a respected elder, it would be strange for him to kowtow.

But Yan Dan thought Gongsun Ce didn't seem to be joking. If he didn't kowtow, this would be Gongsun Ce's tent, and it would be difficult for him to leave safely.

Yan was weak and Qin was strong. Although Gongsun Ce would not kill Yan Dan right away due to diplomatic reasons, it did not mean that he could not teach him a lesson, such as breaking his limbs.

What's more, King Xi of Yan didn't like Yan Dan in the first place, so he might not be very sad even if Yan Dan died in Qin.

Just when Yan Dan was in a dilemma, there was a commotion outside the tent.

The sickle-weasel diligently transmitted all the sounds from the outside world back to Gongsun Ce's ears.

Gongsun Ce glanced at Yan Dan with a smile. Yan Dan was lucky, and Gongsun Ce was more interested in what was happening outside.

As the night deepened, a group of cavalrymen were patrolling outside the camp.

Suddenly, twenty-four swordsmen wearing metal masks, iron armor and carrying long swords approached the Yan State delegation step by step.

The four leading swordsmen were carrying a huge wooden box, which looked big enough to hold one Yan Dan, maybe even more.

The appearance of twenty-four swordsmen immediately put the Yan State delegation on alert.

"The Iron Blood Alliance is doing something! Where is Yan Dan?"*24
The unanimous voices made everyone in the Yan State delegation feel insecure, and the Yan State envoy decisively pointed in the direction of Gongsun Ce's tent.

"Prince Yan Dan went to the opposite camp."

The twenty-four swordsmen of the Iron Blood Alliance looked towards the direction of Gongsun Ce's tent, and they suddenly felt at a loss.

There was a bronze chariot with a black bird flag on the side, and they knew it was Gongsun Ce's camp.

But the rules of the Iron Blood Alliance are rules. They ignore the other party's identity and only take the collateral.

Logically speaking, the Iron Blood Alliance would not agree to use Yan Dan himself as collateral, but they agreed nonetheless.

As a member of the Iron Alliance, they can only abide by the rules.

The twenty-four swordsmen of the Iron Blood Alliance changed direction and headed towards Gongsun Ce's tent.

The four leading swordsmen among the twenty-four swordsmen of the Iron Blood Alliance decided to use courtesy before force.

(End of this chapter)