466: Chapter 466 Infernal Affairs

When Qin swept through the Six States, on the surface it appeared to be a fierce competition between Qin and the six nations, but in reality, it was a life-and-death struggle between Qin and the Zhao State.

After the Zhao State was destroyed by Qin, the other countries surrendered without putting up much of a fight.

The First Emperor did not kill all the nobles of the Six States.

This was primarily because he still needed to use the nobility of the Six States to control the Six Lands.

Once he killed all the nobles, in an ancient era without nine years of compulsory education where literacy rates were pitifully low, these people were the only intellectuals.

If he killed them all, he would become a leader without followers, with no one to manage the Six Lands for him.

This also led to a large number of resentful nobles from the Six States not being purged.

Upon hearing the persuasion from the people sent by Xiang Liang, they all gladly agreed and set a location to discuss the grand plan for restoring their nations.

This secret information reached Zhao Fusu's ears through the intelligence network.

When he heard about the movements of the Remnants of the Six States, a flash of excitement instantly crossed his eyes, and a bold and thrilling idea sprouted in his heart like a bolt of lightning.

He wanted to join in the fun personally, blending into this group of remnants eager for restoration to play a thrilling game of Infernal Affairs.

During these days, Zhao Fusu had just submitted a carefully drafted detailed plan for economic warfare to the National Assembly.

Regarding the economic warfare layout for the Thirty-Six Kingdoms of the Western Regions, he had already given it deep thought; with the general direction determined, he confidently delegated many specific matters to the National Assembly to handle.

With the help of an undercover agent planted by Xiang Liang's side, Zhao Fusu transformed himself, successfully assuming the identity of Xiong Xin, a prince of the Chu royal family living among the common people.

"His Majesty the Head of State, it is far too dangerous for you to go and meet with the Remnants of the Six States!"

The close aides around him anxiously tried to dissuade him, their brows tightly knit, their eyes full of worry and fear, as if they could foresee the impending danger.

However, Zhao Fusu's gaze was like a torch, firm as a rock, showing no intention of wavering.

Seeing that persuasion was futile, someone grew desperate and rushed to inform the First Emperor. Upon hearing this, a flash of surprise first crossed the First Emperor's eyes, followed by deep appreciation, and he couldn't help but say loudly, "A son should be just like Fusu!"

After a brief pause, he spoke again slowly, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible curiosity: "I want to go too."

"What!"

"First Emperor, you want to go too!"

Upon hearing this, General Wang Jian was filled with disbelief, and the teacup in his hand almost fell due to the shock.

He had rushed over, originally hoping the First Emperor would intervene to persuade Zhao Fusu to give up this dangerous adventure, but he hadn't expected the First Emperor to have the same idea.

"Exactly!"

A hint of curiosity showed in the First Emperor's expression, his eyes sparkling with excitement, "I am also quite curious about these Remnants of the Six States; I want to see what kind of waves they can still manage to stir up."

Anxious and impatient, General Wang Jian hurried forward, cupped his hands, and said, "First Emperor, your status is so noble; if your identity is exposed, it will be a danger from which there is no return!"

"Identity exposed?"

The corners of the First Emperor's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile as he said, "In the eyes of outsiders, I am already a dead man!"

"Uh..."

Hearing this, General Wang Jian was momentarily stunned.

Thinking carefully, the news of the First Emperor's previous fake death had not been clarified; in the minds of those who didn't know the truth, the First Emperor had indeed already turned into a pile of white bones, buried deep underground.