HCB Chapter 202 Hu Ji and Changping Jun Reach an Agreement
Chapter 202 Hu Ji and Changping Jun Reach an Agreement
At this moment, Hu Ji deliberately lowered her voice and whispered, "Changping Jun, you are the highest-ranking official on this Baga Island, yet General Li has imprisoned you. This is extremely detrimental to your management of this island!"
Upon hearing this, Lord Changping's gaze sharpened as he looked at Lady Hu and said slowly, "Then, according to Lady Hu's wise opinion, what should be done about this matter?"
Seeing this, Hu Ji leaned closer to Changping Jun and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Changping Jun, you have devoted yourself wholeheartedly to the Qin state, yet you have been banished to this desolate place by the King. Although this Baga Island is nominally under your jurisdiction, you have no real power to mobilize the army. All the troops on the island are completely subservient to General Li. Under these circumstances, it will be no easy task for you to govern this island properly. Therefore, why don't you join hands with me?"
Just as the woman from Hu approached, Lord Changping subtly shifted his distance slightly and then asked, "How exactly should the cooperation that Madam Hu has proposed be implemented? Please explain in detail, Madam Hu."
Hu Ji narrowed her eyes slightly and parted her lips: "To put it bluntly, the biggest obstacle on this island is Li Xin and Li You. If they weren't there, wouldn't it be incredibly easy for you, Lord Changping, to take control of this Baga Island? I am but a mere woman, posing no threat whatsoever to you. My child is still young. Although he is of the King's blood, he still needs to rely on you, Lord Changping! If we can eliminate Li Xin and Li You, those people will certainly not dare to disobey your orders. Then, you can let my son step forward, and in that way, you will be able to completely control this Baga Island."
Upon hearing this, Lord Changping frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Li Xin is not only exceptionally skilled in martial arts, but he is also constantly protected by guards. How can we easily take his life? As for Li You, he may seem smooth and worldly on the surface, but his father, Li Si, stands behind him. How can he be someone so easy to get along with?"
Upon hearing Changping Jun's words, Hu Ji's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mysterious smile, and she said softly, "As for this matter, I am naturally aware of it and already have a plan."
A hint of doubt flashed across Changping Jun's eyes. He stared intently at the Hu woman before him and asked, "Since Madam Hu already has a plan in mind, why did you specifically come to me for cooperation?"
The Hu woman, with her graceful figure and light steps, slowly approached Lord Changping. Her beautiful and captivating eyes, like autumn waters, gazed tenderly at the man before her. Her lips parted slightly, and her soft voice, as melodious as a nightingale's song, rang out: "I have already expressed my feelings to you. Although I am but a woman, I do possess some wisdom. It is a pity that I am but a weak woman, and even with my intelligence, I am powerless to control a large army. Moreover, this place is completely unfamiliar to me, and I am a stranger in a strange land. If I wish to gain a foothold and secure my life here with my young child, I will naturally need to rely on Lord Changping's strong protection!"
After listening to Hu Ji's words, Lord Changping's gaze remained fixed on her exquisite face. After a moment of silence, he asked again, "If you kill Li Xin and Li You according to your plan, aren't you worried that the King of Qin will send a large army to punish you?"
Hu Ji smiled slightly upon hearing this, a smile as radiant as peach blossoms in spring. She replied softly, "As long as we eliminate those loyal followers of Li Xin and Li You, and then arrange for our own men to quickly return to Qin, we can meticulously plan a seemingly flawless accident on the return journey. We can declare that Li Xin and Li You both tragically perished at sea in a violent storm. In that case, what would this matter have to do with us? Besides, this place is far from Qin. His Majesty is currently busy with the grand undertaking of unifying the six kingdoms, managing countless affairs daily. Why would he make a great fuss over the life and death of two mere generals, and send people on a long journey to this place to investigate the truth?"
Listening to Hu Ji's undisguised ambition, Changping Jun couldn't help but think to himself: "This Hu Ji harbors such immense ambition! If she truly succeeds in killing Li Xin and Li You, wouldn't Baga Island fall easily into my control? Hu Ji is merely a woman, and Hu Hai is just a child; what harm would it do to support them?"
Thinking this, Lord Changping pondered: "Once I have complete control over these soldiers, I can begin large-scale mining, weapon forging, and subjugation of the local inhabitants. In this way, building another powerful Chu state here will not be difficult. As long as I live, Chu will not perish. When the time is right, I can carefully cultivate a group of talented individuals to return to Qin as spies. Developing in this methodical way for decades, once we possess sufficient strength to rival Qin, a counterattack against Qin is not out of the question. At that time, we can even use Huhai's life as leverage to demand many benefits from Qin."
At this thought, Lord Changping felt his heart surge with turbulent emotions. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his agitated mind, and then said to Lady Hu with a composed expression, "Very well, as long as you, Lady Hu, can successfully eliminate Li Xin and Li You, I will handle all other matters."
Upon hearing this, Hu Ji smiled sweetly and slowly approached Changping Jun, saying softly, "Then I wish our cooperation a complete success."
Changping smiled, a smile as bright and dazzling as the warm spring sun, and said firmly, "I wish our cooperation will be a complete success!"
Seeing that the cooperation had been successfully concluded, the graceful and charming Hu woman gave Changping Jun a seductive smile and a captivating wink. Then, swaying her slender waist, she turned and left as lightly as a butterfly in flight.
Changping stood quietly in the center of the room, his surface seemingly calm, but his heart was surging like a turbulent sea. Today's events had stirred his emotions, leaving him unable to contain himself. Never before had his goal been so clear and distinct. His heart, which had gradually fallen silent, had now been rekindled with vibrant life and energy.
In a daze, he seemed to hear the earnest words of Empress Dowager Huayang echoing in his ears. He recalled the days when, resolutely obeying her orders and betraying the Chu Kingdom, his heart was filled with confusion and fear. Time had passed, and he had groped his way forward in the darkness, unable to find his true direction. But at this moment, all the gloom vanished, replaced by boundless anticipation and hope for the future.
He knew deeply that as a native of Chu, no matter how the world changed, he would always be a Chu person. Even if the King of Qin were to one day sweep across the land and unify the world, as long as he had a breath left, he would never give up his great dream of reviving the Chu state. He firmly believed that one day, he would be able to personally build a stronger and more prosperous Chu, restoring the former glory of the Chu state!