Chapter Fifty Substitute

  In the east of the city, Qin Yiren's mansion was shrouded in a joyful atmosphere. Only Hei Bo and Miao Er were seen with oil all over their mouths, eating roasted deer and drinking hundred-year-old fine wine, unable to express their joy.

  "Gongzi is really too awesome, looking at Lü Buwei's treacherous merchant green face, I just want to drink a lot." Meng Zhao's mouth was wide open and couldn't close, splitting all the way to his ears.

  "That scoundrel has cheated us so many times, it's infuriating! The young master robbed him in public, it's truly exhilarating!" Ma Gai's eyebrows danced with joy, her heart blooming with delight, she sang loudly.

  "That scoundrel has cheated us many times, young master must have planned to cheat him again, I believe you will definitely do it." Fan Tong was full of confidence in Qin Yiren.

  This time at the Hu Feng wine shop, it can be said that they returned with a full load. Qin Yiren took advantage of the situation to win over Zhao Ji's favor, and even publicly robbed Lü Buwei, making Lü Buwei so angry that he blew his beard. For Qin Yiren and others who had been calculated by Lü Buwei many times, this was an extremely delightful thing.

  "You teach me martial arts." Qin Yiren said to Meng Zhao and the other two people.

  "Master, are you going to practice martial arts?" Meng Zhao, Ma Gai and Fan Tong were as if they had been struck by a hot coal in their pants, their eyes wide with incredulity, staring at Qin Yiren with faces full of unbelief.

  "Are you joking, young master?" He Bo and Mo Er stopped eating, their eyes gleaming like copper bells, fixed on Qin Yiren.

  The predecessor liked Qinzhuan, liked reading books, had a special interest and hobby in literature, but was not excited about martial arts at all. No matter how much advice he gave, he refused to practice martial arts.

  Nowadays, Qin Yi claims that he wants to practice martial arts. To Hei Bo and others, it's no different from a sky-night talk, who would believe?

  "Are you kidding me?" Qin Yiren's face turned serious, and he said in a deep voice: "The Great Qin was founded on military power, the Qin army is sharp and powerful, shaking the world. As a prince of the royal family, if I don't know martial arts, wouldn't that be the biggest joke under heaven?"

  The Qin state was founded on military power, emphasizing martial achievements. If a person from the Qin wanted to ascend to the throne, they had to practice martial arts. It would be even better if they could establish military merit. Therefore, the person from the Qin thought it over and decided to practice martial arts.

  "Master, martial arts training is very bitter." Meng Zhao reminded him, implying can you bear this bitterness?

  "This young master has gone through nine deaths and one life, and is not even afraid of death. What's there to fear about a little suffering?" Qin Yiren's tone was not loud, but it carried a sense of determination.

  Three times of house arrest, several close calls with the god of death, Meng Zhao and his two companions nodded heavily, smiling happily: "With your determination, young master, we will definitely train you into a sharp soldier of the Qin army."

  Qin Yiren's martial arts training was of the utmost importance to Meng Zhao and others, so they immediately followed Qin Yiren into the courtyard to guide him.

  "Our Qin people's martial arts emphasize decisiveness, with me there is no enemy, without me there is no enemy, if not successful then die a noble death." Meng Zhao nodded in satisfaction, like a crowing rooster, and sang out: "How can it compare to the martial arts of the six nations of Shandong, which emphasize self-preservation? On the battlefield, without a decisive mind, how can one achieve great merit?"

  On the battlefield, it's a matter of life and death, where there is no room for both enemies and oneself to coexist. Either the enemy will perish or I will; there can be no other outcome. These words capture the essence of war.

  As he spoke, he drew out his Qin sword and unleashed it, revealing a resolute and unyielding aura that shocked everyone.

  After demonstrating for a while, the three of them pointed out Qin Yi's martial arts skills. What surprised the three of them was that Qin Yi had an extraordinary understanding, and their eyes widened like bronze bells.

  "Sir, have you practiced martial arts?"

  "Sir, how long have you been practicing martial arts?"

  "So skilled, it's clear you've put in a lot of hard work."

  Meng Zhao and three others were shocked, their jaws dropped to the ground, and they asked in unison.

  "For the first time, I'm practicing." Qin Yiren was also somewhat surprised, originally his comprehension was so high. If he had known earlier, in another space-time, he would have practiced martial arts and become an athlete, rather than attending a third-rate university.

  "From today on, I will practice martial arts in the morning and go to Hu Feng's wine shop to debate in the afternoon." Qin Yiren planned his own schedule.

  The next day, Qin Yiren practiced martial arts in the morning and took Meng Zhao, Ma Gai and Fan Tong to Hu Feng's wine shop in the afternoon.

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  A luxurious carriage came rumbling along, preceded by four guards riding spirited horses and followed by another four, truly a grand entourage.

  The coachman cracked his whip and the carriage came to a stop.

  "Master, we've arrived." The coachman jumped down from the carriage, stood up straight and made a respectful bow.

  "Have you arrived?" A voice full of vicissitudes sounded, and an old man with white temples lifted the curtain and got out of the carriage.

  This elderly person is no longer young, yet his skin is as white and smooth as a baby's. His eyes are particularly bright, shining with spirit, like the scorching sun in the ninth heaven.

  He wore a jade crown on his head, a golden brocade robe with gold and jade decorations at his waist, every detail showing that he was of extremely noble status.

  "He's back again." The old man looked at the Hu Feng wine shop with a sense of nostalgia.

  "Ah! It's Mr. Su, please come in quickly, please come in quickly." The Hu people's servant girl floated over quickly, at first not recognizing the old man and treating him as a general guest. When she recognized the old man, she let out a cry of surprise and her attitude took a drastic turn, becoming extremely respectful, leading the old man into the Hu Feng wine tavern with alacrity.

  The old man entered the Hu Feng wine house, a pair of spirited eyes looked around, and the feeling of emotion became even stronger.

  Lü Buwei's residence, Lü Buwei was furious and scolded Qin Yiren: "You tiger wolf of Qin, you are despicable and shameless, you don't know what shame is, you dare to rob me in public, I won't forgive you. And Zhao Ji, you this cheap... Qin Yiren, I swear not to coexist with you."

  He tried his best to win Zhao Ji's favor, but was disrupted by Qin Yiren and even made Zhao Ji look at Qin Yiren with different eyes, helping him everywhere. This is absolutely unbearable for Lü Buwei who regards Zhao Ji as a forbidden zone.

  Just then, Xi Men Lao came in hastily, and Lv Buwei burst into a fit of rage, shouting: "You old thing, who told you to come?"

  "Master, I've just received news..." Ximen Old Master whispered in Lv Buwei's ear.

  "Really?" Lü Buwei's eyes suddenly widened, his anger vanished, replaced by a look of astonishment: "Is it really him who has come?"

  "A thousand truths!" Old Mr. Xi confirmed in a hurry.

  "Mr. Su is a famous scholar, renowned throughout the land. I want to host a banquet in his honor, right on the Debate Platform. You go and make arrangements." Lü Buwei's eyebrows rose as he immediately got an idea.

  "Yes!" Xi Men Lao Da acknowledged the order.

  "Qin Yiren, if you dare to come forward now, with Mr. Su here, he will scold you until your dog's blood splashes on your head, and it would be best if he scolds you to death!" Lü Buwei nodded his head in satisfaction, puffed out his chest, and said: "Mr. Su is a famous scholar of the world, with a sharp tongue that no one can match. What can a mere Qin Yiren do? I'll first make friends with Mr. Su, then send a challenge letter to Qin Yiren. Yes, that's what I'll do."

  Lü Buwei was overjoyed and danced out of the house with gleeful steps.

  A shocking piece of news spread like wildfire in the Hu Feng Wine House: Su Dai, a legendary figure known throughout the land, had arrived at the Hu Feng Wine House and was engaging in a battle of wits on the Debate Platform.

  The disciples heard this news and immediately put down what they were doing and rushed to meet him.

  Su Dai, brother of the famous Su Qin.

  Su Qin was originally from the Su family in Luoyang, and studied under the famous hermit Guiguzi to learn the art of horizontal and vertical alliances. After completing his studies, he first proposed the strategy of "uniting the six states", wore the seals of the six state ministers on his belt, and enjoyed the highest honors and prestige, unmatched in the world, achieving a temporary prosperity.

  His younger brothers Su Dai and Su Li greatly admired him and wanted to learn the art of horizontal and vertical alliances, so Su Qin taught them.

  Su Dai and Su Li were extremely talented and achieved great things in their studies, although they did not quite match the accomplishments of their brother Su Qin, they were still remarkable and became famous scholars known throughout the land.

  Su Qin, Su Dai and Su Li were collectively known as the "Three Sus" by people of their time.