465: Chapter 465 Xiang Liang's Persuasion

After making up his mind to go to the Mauryan Empire to conquer territory, Xiang Liang immediately began gathering his forces.

He knew well that to achieve great things, he had to unite various forces; among the Remnants of the Six States, Zhao Qian controlled a significant cache of war resources.

Back then, to make money from Zhao Qian, he had sold him a large number of jijin sickles.

Zhao Qian had his own craftsmen melt down those jijin sickles and forge them into Bronze Swords.

If one were to say who among the Remnants of the Six States possessed the most Bronze Swords, it would be this Zhao Qian.

Using these Bronze Swords to face Great Qin's firearms would certainly be like striking a stone with an egg, leading to a disastrous end.

However, if they were used against those orcs of the Mauryan Empire, they would surely be sufficient.

Therefore, the first person he visited was Zhao Qian.

Stepping into Zhao Qian's residence, he saw deep courtyards that were luxurious yet ancient, showcasing the former majesty and heritage of the Zhao State everywhere.

Dressed in a plain robe, Xiang Liang maintained a steady expression as he stepped firmly into the main hall.

"Uncle."

Upon seeing Xiang Liang, Zhao Qian hurried forward and said, "I wonder when Uncle plans to revolt against Qin?"

Zhao Qian's body had long since broken down; it was only the conviction of revolting against Qin that sustained him and kept him from dying.

After meeting Zhao Qian, Xiang Liang spoke slowly, "Qianer, Great Qin is powerful now. Although we, the Remnants of the Six States, harbor the ambition to restore our nations, starting an uprising within Great Qin's borders is like striking a stone with an egg—fraught with difficulties."

Zhao Qian frowned slightly.

His face was ashen; how could he not know that Xiang Liang was telling the plain truth?

He gave a miserable smile and said, "Is there truly no more hope for the restoration of our Zhao State!"

Xiang Liang smiled slightly, a glint of wisdom flashing in his eyes as he said, "Don't be anxious, Qianer. Uncle has come today to discuss something with you."

"Do you know, Qianer, that in the west, there is a Mauryan Empire? I hear that the Mauryan Empire has vast territories and fertile land."

Hearing this, a hint of curiosity appeared in Zhao Qian's eyes, and he pressed, "What does this have to do with the restoration of my Zhao State?"

Xiang Liang took a step forward and spoke sincerely, "Qianer, with Great Qin's current strength, the chances of success for an uprising within its borders are minuscule. But the Mauryan Empire is different; that land is exactly where we can realize our grand ambitions."

"You hold many precious Bronze Swords in your hands, Qianer. If we go to the Mauryan Empire together—I provide the funds, you provide the weapons—we can claim land and establish a nation there. Restoring the Zhao State would not be a pipe dream!"

A hint of hesitation flashed in Zhao Qian's eyes. After a moment of thought, he said, "The journey to the Mauryan Empire is long, and the future is uncertain. What if..."

Xiang Liang quickly cut in, "No need to worry, Qianer. I will contact heroes from all sides. When the time comes, we will go together and work as one; we will surely gain a foothold in the Mauryan Empire!"

"Moreover, the Zhao State was destroyed under your watch. If you rebuild it, you will have the face to meet the Zhao ancestors a hundred years from now. Do not miss such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Qianer!"

Zhao Qian paced back and forth in the hall, a mental struggle raging within him. On one hand, his desire for restoration burned like fire; on the other, he was filled with worry about this unknown journey.

Ultimately, his conviction for restoration triumphed over fear. He stopped pacing, looked at Xiang Liang with a firm gaze, and said, "Fine! In that case, I will trust Uncle this once. I am willing to go to the Mauryan Empire with you and plot the great cause of restoration!"

Seeing this, Xiang Liang was overjoyed and exclaimed, "Good, good, good!"

After leaving Zhao Qian's residence, Xiang Liang's pace became even lighter. He knew the first step had been successfully taken. Next, he would continue to persuade the other Remnants of the Six States, gathering forces from all sides to head for the Mauryan Empire.