Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 355 Bullying Zhao Ji?

Wang Ben felt disgusted upon hearing this.

In his view, a man should rather die than submit.

Wang Jian didn't care about this.

Whether they are sycophants or those who would rather die than submit, as long as they can be used by him, that is a good thing.

"Help me destroy Zhao?"

How can we help?

Wang Jian frowned.

If what Magistrate Pang said is true, then perhaps Magistrate Pang can be spared, but it is impossible for him to be reinstated.

He can switch allegiance to Qin today to save his life, and he can switch allegiance to another country tomorrow to save his life. Such a person is more of a disadvantage than a benefit to Qin.

“I have a map that shows the rivers, granaries, and mountains of the Zhao state.”

"With this, General, you will surely achieve twice the results with half the effort!"

Magistrate Pang was beaming with joy.

In fact, he had long anticipated this day, so he had prepared the map several years ago.

"Oh?"

Where is the map?

Wang Jian's eyes lit up.

If what Magistrate Pang said is true, then it can indeed save a lot of trouble.

"It's right here at my home."

"These ropes are too tight, General. Could you please have them loosened?"

Magistrate Pang asked.

Clearly, Wang Jian was interested in this; otherwise, would he dare say the rope was tied tightly?

"can."

Wang Jian nodded.

Then he cut the hemp rope with his sword.

This delighted Magistrate Pang.

"Thank you, General!"

Magistrate Pang bowed and said.

Wang Jian waved his hand, signaling Magistrate Pang to fetch the map.

"promise!"

Magistrate Pang immediately accepted the order.

After he left, Wang Ben winked at Ximen Kui, signaling Ximen Kui to keep an eye on Magistrate Pang and kill him if he dared to play any tricks.

"Father."

"Can you really believe the words of a despicable person like him?"

"What if the map is fake? Wouldn't our army suffer a huge loss?"

Wang Ben asked in a low voice.

In his view, there was no need to use the map that Magistrate Pang had mentioned.

Without a map, how could my Qin warriors possibly destroy Zhao?

"Because he is a villain, most of his pictures are real."

"You haven't met enough people."

Wang Jian taught him the Way.

Having seen countless people, he could easily discern whether Magistrate Pang's words were true or false.

Even if Magistrate Pang is a master actor and the map is fake, he can still have someone cross-verify it.

Wang Ben did not refute, feeling that Wang Jian's words made sense.

A petty person only cares about surviving; why would they need to lie?

Putting yourself in his shoes, if he were Magistrate Pang, he would most likely not lie either.

……

After a cup of tea.

Magistrate Pang returned to Wang Jian with the map.

The map was so big that it had to be laid out on the ground.

After the paving was completed, Magistrate Pang began his lengthy introduction.

Wang Jian listened attentively, while Wang Ben kept observing Magistrate Pang to see if his expression was amiss.

"This is indeed a good thing."

"Our Great Qin Dynasty is fair in its rewards and punishments. Since you have presented this map, I will spare your life."

After listening, Wang Jian spoke.

If Magistrate Pang were in the Qin state, he would have to be killed immediately.

However, if it were in the five kingdoms of Shandong, the more the better, so he would not kill Magistrate Pang.

Magistrate Pang presented you with a map, but you killed him. Who will dare to surrender in the future?

"Thank you, General!"

Magistrate Pang could not hide his joy.

"But we can't let you stay in the army either."

Seeing that Magistrate Pang wanted to serve him, Wang Jian said solemnly.

"it is good."

"It's already good enough to be alive; I dare not ask for more."

Magistrate Pang nodded.

Then he quickly left the place.

News of his offering of the map will spread quickly, so he definitely can't go to Handan, and he can't even stay in the State of Zhao.

But his money and women are all in Handan, what should he do?

After a moment of contemplation, Magistrate Pang wrote a letter to his wife, telling her not to worry, that he was fine, and that he would send someone to pick them up once he found a new place to stay.

Wang Ben wanted to have someone secretly follow Magistrate Pang and then find an opportunity to kill him, but Wang Jian rejected the idea.

"Is his life a good thing or a bad thing for the State of Zhao and the five states east of the mountains?"

Wang Jian asked in a deep voice.

"The disadvantages outweigh the advantages," Wang Ben replied.

"That's settled then, isn't it?"

"If that's the case, why did you still kill him?"

"Since he doesn't want to die, let him live a few more years."

Wang Jian said.

Wang Ben nodded, and then had someone bring Wanqiu over.

In late autumn, she tied her hair up, which made her look even more elegant.

"Greetings, benefactor, General."

Late Autumn bowed slightly.

She exuded the air of a lady from a prominent family in every gesture, clearly not an ordinary commoner.

"No gift."

Wang Jian waved his sleeve.

Wang Ben then told Wang Jian what had happened.

What do you mean by this?

“Since you have done her a favor, you may take her as your concubine.”

Wang Jian lowered his voice.

Although there are no fathers and sons in the army, Wang Ben was, after all, his own son.

Wang Ben is almost thirty and still not married. To be honest, he's getting quite anxious about it.

His Wang family was the most prominent in the Qin Dynasty, so getting married wouldn't have been difficult, but Wang Ben simply refused.

"My son disagrees!"

"With the world not yet at peace, how can one have a home?"

Wang Ben immediately refused.

Actually, it wasn't that he didn't want to get married, but rather that he felt he and Wanqiu were not compatible.

Wanqiu is similar to Madam Hu, Xu Lin's woman, and belongs to the gentle and refined type. Wang Ben prefers a woman who can be elegant in public and capable in the kitchen.

"In that case, let's find an opportunity to send her to the Grand Tutor."

Wang Jian spoke.

He knew that some things couldn't be forced, so he wouldn't make things difficult for Wang Ben.

Xu Lin not only won the King's favor, but the Queen Mother also praised him highly. Whether the royal family could advance further depended entirely on Xu Lin.

"it is good."

Wang Ben readily agreed.

Then someone sent Wanqiu to Xianyang in the Qin state.

……

at the same time.

Handan.

Xu Lin and Zhao Ji had just finished bathing.

News of Wang Jian's army capturing Dongyang has not yet arrived, but news has already spread that Wang Jian's army has reached the border of Zhao.

Therefore, Xu Lin plans to leave Handan with Zhao Ji tomorrow.

Once war breaks out, it will be difficult to leave.

"Leaving tomorrow?"

Zhao Ji, wrapped in a bathrobe, seemed somewhat reluctant to leave.

She wanted to stay in Handan for a few more days.

When does the Empress Dowager wish to leave?

Xu Lin asked.

After speaking, he lay down on the soft couch.

Although I've been spending the last few days just strolling around with Zhao Ji, to be honest, it's been quite tiring.

"Early next month."

Zhao Ji answered while thinking.

Then she took out a nightgown from the package.

After Zhao Ji changed into her nightgown, Xu Lin was reminded of someone.

So he asked Zhao Ji to come closer; he had a plan.

Zhao Ji blushed instantly upon hearing this.

Xu Lin actually wanted her to play the mother.

Admittedly, she has been putting on an act lately, but putting on an act in front of outsiders is completely different from putting on an act when Xu Lin is alone.

"If the Empress Dowager is unwilling, then we will return tomorrow."

Xu Lin said deliberately.

He's known Zhao Ji for so long, he needs something new, so role-playing is perfect for him!

Zhao Ji looks great in this nightgown too.

"What do I need to do?"

Zhao Ji rolled her eyes at Xu Lin, then asked.

She really couldn't do anything about Xu Lin.

Xu Lin only knows how to bully her!

Xu Lin smiled broadly and beckoned Zhao Ji to come closer.

This time, Zhao Ji blushed to the roots of her ears before she could finish listening.

Seeing that Zhao Ji wanted to escape, Xu Lin pressed down on Zhao Ji's shoulder, making sure that Zhao Ji had to listen to the whole story no matter what.

……

After a cup of tea.

Xu Lin asked Zhao Ji to do the laundry, trying to find his mindset as a virtuous wife and loving mother, while he changed into his wrinkled pajamas.

He was to play the role of a son who was indulging in pleasures and lacked ambition. (End of Chapter)