12dz Chapter 249 Same Clan, Same Origin
Chapter 249 Same Clan, Same Origin
Chapter 249 Same Clan, Same Origin
The small courtyard where Ying Jing stayed was remote, but also very quiet.
The courtyard was covered in a pure white blanket of snow.
Standing on the ground, one feels as if the world is vast and boundless, experiencing a sense of being a mayfly in the vastness of the universe.
At this moment, only Yan Lingji and Ying Jing were in the courtyard. Yue Shen and the other women were bored and stayed in their rooms to cultivate.
"As the master expected... The latest news from the Luo Net is that King Zhao has ordered Prime Minister Guo to personally go to the border to deliver a message, summoning Li Mu back to Handan."
Yan Lingji's tone was somewhat admiring. She felt that if she wanted to become the Queen of Baiyue as Ying Jing had envisioned, she still had a lot to learn.
As someone close to Ying Jing, Yan Lingji had a clear understanding of all the schemes.
From the staged assassination attempt to Chunping Jun dying while shielding someone from an arrow, and finally leaving behind a letter.
The entire process was orchestrated by Ying Jing.
Everything really did unfold exactly as he had predicted.
Ying Jing remained calm, showing no sign of joy.
A general dies on the battlefield; using such methods to deal with Li Mu is ultimately a despicable act.
However, Ying Jing didn't care about these things.
Just be true to yourself.
As history unfolded and the tides of change swept across the land, the demise of the six states was inevitable.
Compared to conquering the six states through battlefield slaughter, Ying Jing's method, while less honorable, could minimize resistance and death.
The best strategy is to subdue the enemy without fighting; the key is to win their hearts and minds.
This is something that was written into military strategy.
“Li Mu became famous for his great victory over the Xiongnu in the past. In addition, the grasslands are currently in chaos and internal strife, making it impossible for him to march south. This is the real reason why the King of Zhao dared to recall him so easily.”
Ying Jing's plan was not particularly complicated.
However, to ensure that things develop exactly as he expects, it is not only necessary to have a thorough understanding of people's hearts, but also to understand the changing situation of the entire Zhao state and even the world.
King Yan of Zhao lost two sons and had no heir, so naturally he was emotionally agitated. When Lord Chunping died protecting him like a martyr, it stirred up the deep-seated familial feelings in his heart...
If Lord Chunping had not died, even if King Yan of Zhao was moved, he would still have remained rational and at most would have given him some rewards.
But... the dead should be respected!
This is a lineage deeply rooted in our blood and culture.
Even though King Yan of Zhao was once wary and fearful of Lord Chunping, everything changed when he saw Lord Chunping die in front of him.
The past targeting and fear will now all turn into deep remorse...
But he could not make up for this guilt, nor would he admit that he was wrong to treat his brother in the past.
The deaths of his two sons, along with the death of Lord Chunping, were enough to cause King Yan of Zhao's defenses to crumble.
In this situation, someone of sufficient stature must be held accountable.
The letter left behind by Chunping Jun naturally became the fuse.
The letter, though brief, was full of wisdom, moving from childhood promises to the state of the world, and was entirely for the benefit of the Zhao state.
Between the lines, the author practically mythologizes Li Mu, almost stating outright that without Li Mu, the State of Zhao would surely perish.
Under normal circumstances, even if King Zhao read this letter, he would at most feel a little uncomfortable, but would not care too much about it.
He wasn't stupid, and he clearly understood Li Mu's importance to the Zhao state, so he could suppress his discomfort.
However, the same thing applies.
The dead are great!
This was the last letter left by his brother, who was willing to risk his life to save him. How could King Yan of Zhao not care about it?
Almost all kings have a tendency to be suspicious.
Li Mu, who commanded border troops and was stationed abroad year-round, was already a target of suspicion.
The statement "Zhao can do without a king but not without a minister" was enough to make King Yan of Zhao, in a state of emotional turmoil, transfer all his fear and suspicion to Li Mu.
Yes, even Lord Chunping, who was willing to die for the State of Zhao, praised Li Mu so highly, which shows how high Li Mu's reputation must have been among the common people.
At this moment, the sentence "General Mu fell into the trap and investigated it thoroughly, but mistakenly stepped into the snare" seemed to be explaining Li Mu's situation, but in reality, it gave King Zhao Yan an outlet for his emotions and aroused even greater suspicion.
How could someone as all-powerful as Li Mu possibly fall for such a simple trick?
Finally, with the current chaotic situation on the grasslands and the Xiongnu posing no immediate threat, Li Mu's existence is no longer that important.
As for the Qin state... people talk about Qin's ambitions all the time, but they haven't even made a move yet, have they?
Ying Jing's offensive was relentless, layer upon layer.
Such a progressively intensifying psychological attack was too much for the emotionally charged and frail King Yan of Zhao to handle, and he naturally followed the path that Ying Jing had prepared for him.
"The Net of Power covers seven kingdoms, but it must not only be able to physically eliminate enemies; it must also win hearts and minds to create a truly formidable net..."
Ying Jing's tone was meaningful, and the plum blossom he casually picked in his hand seemed somewhat delicate.
“Others don’t understand so many complicated things, but I know that everything the master does is right.”
A beautiful smile bloomed on Yan Lingji's face. With a wave of her hand, her fair skin shone brighter than snowflakes, and the flames dancing at her fingertips made her look like a fire sprite burning in the snow.
She knew that Ying Jing was not as virtuous and righteous as he appeared, but she could also see that what he did was beneficial to the people.
"That's natural!"
This time, Ying Jing didn't deny it, nor did he feel embarrassed.
He may have his own purposes and selfish motives, but eliminating Li Mu in advance would indeed bring peace sooner and reduce the casualties of the war.
"Our Qin state and the Zhao state share the same ancestry and origin."
"Even if the State of Zhao is eventually annexed by the State of Qin, it will simply be a return to one family."
Ying Jing's words were not false at all.
The states of Qin and Zhao did indeed share a common ancestor, Zhuanxu.
Boyi, a descendant of Emperor Zhuanxu, was granted the surname "Ying" by Emperor Shun for his meritorious service in assisting Yu the Great in controlling the floods. His descendants split into two branches: the eldest son, Elai, and the second son, Jisheng.
Because of his skill in raising horses, the descendants of Elai were enfeoffed in Qin by King Xiao of Zhou and became the first ruler of the Qin state. He was also able to formally become a feudal lord and establish the Qin state for his meritorious service in escorting King Ping of Zhou to the east. He was of the Ying surname and Qin clan.
Ji Sheng's descendants developed into a powerful family in the State of Jin. Eventually, together with the Ji-surname Han family and the Ji-surname Wei family, the three families divided Jin and established the State of Zhao, becoming the Ying-surname Zhao family.
In other words, the royal families of Zhao and Qin were indeed originally one family, sharing the same ancestry and origin.
"So, if the royal family of Zhao is all gone, wouldn't the royal family of Qin also be qualified to inherit the throne of Zhao?"
Yan Lingji suddenly had a whimsical idea.
You are so smart!
Ying Jing couldn't help but pat Yan Ling Ji's head.
Over the years, the blood ties between the two royal families have long since faded.
Ying Jing had only mentioned it casually; he hadn't even thought of taking it seriously.
If we really want to trace back to the source, there are simply too many people in this world who share the same ancestry.
However, in this respect, the Zhao royal family did not lose out at all.
Even if all six states are destroyed and the world is unified in the future, the person sitting in that position will still be of the Ying surname.