People in Qin Dynasty: Opening the treasure chest, I took off!

Chapter 48 South Korean Intelligence

Zi Nu sent someone to deliver a message.

"King Han convened a court assembly to discuss countermeasures," she said. "Han Fei proposed a coalition against Qin."

"An alliance?" Xia Bing raised an eyebrow. "He wants to bring the other five countries in?"

"Yes." Zi Nu nodded. "Han Fei believes that Han alone cannot stop Qin; it must unite with the other five states."

"What did the other five countries say?"

"The states of Zhao, Wei, and Chu have all expressed their willingness to consider it," Zi Nu said, "but the states of Qi and Yan have an ambiguous attitude."

"The states of Qi and Yan..." Xia Bing pondered, "They probably intend to sit back and watch the two tigers fight."

"That's right." Zi Nu nodded. "They think Han can't stop Qin, and they want to wait until Qin finishes fighting the other states before making their move."

"Shortsighted," Xia Bing sneered. "If the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold. If Han falls, Qin will be next to attack them."

"That's the principle," said Zi Nu, "but each country has its own agenda, and they may not all think alike."

"That's true." Xia Bing nodded. "Can Han Fei's alliance... succeed?"

"It's difficult," Zi Nu shook her head. "Each country has its own interests, making unification very challenging."

"Besides..." she paused, "the Qin state is also operating in secret."

"What do you mean?"

"The Qin state sent envoys to various other states, promising them benefits and asking them not to interfere in the affairs of Han."

Xia Bing's eyes turned cold.

"The Qin state certainly knows how to strategize."

"Of course," Zi Nu said. "The Qin state has been planning for so many years; it's impossible that they weren't prepared."

"It seems..." Xia Bing stood up, "I need to go see Han Fei myself."

"Are you planning to help him?"

"Helping him is helping ourselves," Xia Bing said. "If South Korea can hold out a little longer, it will also benefit us."

"What are the benefits?"

"Buy some time," Xia Bing said. "We need time to prepare for our evacuation."

Zi Nu looked at him, seemingly lost in thought.

"You already had a plan in mind?"

"More or less." Xia Bing nodded. "The worst-case scenario is the best-case scenario."

"Let's go see Han Fei."

……

night.

Xia Bing arrived at the Sikou Mansion and met Han Fei.

"Young Master Xia," Han Fei greeted him, "It's been a long time."

"Young Master Han Fei," Xia Bing returned the greeting, "I heard you've been busy with the alliance lately?"

"Yes," Han Fei said with a wry smile, "the results weren't ideal."

"I've heard about it," Xia Bing said. "Each country has its own agenda, making unification difficult."

"That's right." Han Fei sighed. "The states of Qi and Yan are ambiguous in their attitudes, while Zhao and Wei, though willing to consider it, are also observing the situation."

"Only the State of Chu... is relatively more proactive."

"Do you think this alliance can succeed?"

Han Fei remained silent for a moment.

"To be honest..." he shook his head, "it's difficult."

"Each country has its own interests, making it difficult for them to work together as one."

"Moreover, the Qin state is also secretly causing trouble."

"So you're still insisting?"

"Persist." Han Fei's eyes were resolute. "Not for anything else, but for the people of Korea."

"Even if the alliance fails, we must at least hold off the Qin state for a while."

"Give the people time to evacuate."

Xia Bing looked at him and suddenly smiled.

"Young Master Han Fei, you are a good person."

"A good person?" Han Fei was taken aback. "Is Young Master Xia praising me or insulting me?"

"Of course I'm praising you," Xia Bing said. "There aren't many good people in this world."

"You are one of the few."

Han Fei shook his head with a wry smile.

Good people don't live long in this world.

"Then let us, the living, share some of his burden," Xia Bing said.

"Young Master Xia's words..."

"I intend to help you," Xia Bing interrupted him. "I will do my part in the alliance effort."

"Really?" Han Fei's eyes lit up.

"Really." Xia Bing nodded, "But I have one condition."

"What are the conditions?"

"If South Korea really can't hold on..." Xia Bing looked at him, "you have to come with me."

"Go with you?" Han Fei was stunned. "Where to?"

"I don't know," Xia Bing said. "It might be Zhao, or it might be Qin."

"But no matter where we go..." He patted Han Fei on the shoulder, "I don't want you to die here."

Han Fei looked at him with a complicated expression.

"Young Master Xia..."

"That's enough." Xia Bing smiled. "It's settled then."

"I will help with the alliance."

"But if it really doesn't work..."

"Come with me."

Han Fei remained silent for a long time.

"...Okay." He finally spoke, "If it really doesn't work out, I'll go with you."

"It's a deal."

"It's a deal."

The two made a vow by high-fiving.

……

(The night in Xinzheng City was exceptionally somber.)

(Some things, you can't avoid just by trying.)

The following days.

Xia Bing began to act in secret.

He first sent Bai Yuan's men to scout out the Qin army's movements.

"The Qin army is stationed at Hangu Pass and has not made any unusual moves," Bai Yuan reported upon his return. "However, we have discovered that there are quite a few faces of people from the Central Plains in the Qin army camp."

"People from the Central Plains?" Xia Bing frowned. "What do you mean?"

"They are... people from the other six kingdoms," Bai Yuan said. "They seem to be spies bribed by the Qin army."

"An inside man?" Xia Bing's eyes turned cold. "How many?"

"I don't know," Bai Yuan shook his head, "but there's definitely a lot."

"Continue the investigation," Xia Bing said. "Find out their identities and motives."

"yes."

Bai Yuan withdrew.

Xia Bing sat in the chair, her eyes deep and thoughtful.

The Qin state's ability to infiltrate was indeed terrifying.

In such a short time, they've already planted so many spies in South Korea.

"Xia Bing." Jing Ni walked over. "What are you thinking about?"

"I'm thinking about..." Xia Bing said, "...the fate of South Korea."

"The fate of South Korea?"

"Yes." Xia Bing nodded. "The State of Han is too weak, beset by internal and external troubles, and cannot withstand the Qin State."

"So what do we do?"

"Prepare for evacuation first," Xia Bing said, "but before that..."

"I have something to do."

"What is it?"

"Eliminate the traitors." Xia Bing's eyes turned cold. "These rats can't be allowed to live."

Jingni looked at him without saying a word.

She knew that once Xia Bing made a decision, she wouldn't change it.

……

three days later.

Xia Bing began to take action.

He instructed Bai Yuan's men to keep an eye on the suspicious individuals, and then took action himself.

"Are you sure it's this person?" he asked.

"Confirmed," Bai Yuan said. "He is a captain in the Han army, secretly passing on intelligence to the Qin army."