Qin Shi Ambitious

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"At such a young age, his words are quite sharp."

The pavilion master's eyes showed appreciation. He had thought he would only be recruiting five henchmen today, but unexpectedly, one of them was a promising talent.

"You were able to bring out the moon bear skin from the mountains and forests, so you must have some skill in martial arts. You also have unique insights into the history and morality of the past, so it seems you have read quite a few books."

"Then why join our farming family? With your talent and learning, there are other better options."

Clearly, he did not believe any of Lu Wei's words that expressed his loyalty.

“Because…” Lu Wei looked up and clenched his fist tightly:

"The earth nourishes all things, and Shennong is immortal..."

"Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born with a special destiny?"

He answered the question with the principles of farming.

"Oh~" The Pavilion Master stroked his chin with his right hand, a smile playing on his lips:

"Your answer is satisfactory."

...

After officially joining the Gonggong Hall of the Farmers, Lu Wei and the other four received their formal disciple robes under the arrangement of Pavilion Master Xu Qiu and were assigned to a tavern in Jicheng to participate in its management.

At the end of the conversation, Pavilion Master Xu Qiu patted Lu Wei on the shoulder:

"You'd better forget about your conflict with Lord Yanchun's guards immediately. In Jicheng, no one can defy Lord Yanchun!"

"Yes, disciple understands."

Lu Wei would never try to break a rock when he was still an egg; he only wanted to turn into a hammer as quickly as possible!

Afterwards, Xu Qiu walked out of the meeting room. From beginning to end, he never even glanced at the four younger brothers of Shan Yu Mu Ye.

These people's behavior is not enough for him to talk to them personally.

After leaving Luqiu Hall, the four younger brothers breathed a sigh of relief. Overwhelmed by the atmosphere deliberately created by Xu Qiu, they couldn't understand anything in the meeting room and only knew to follow their boss's actions.

After getting some fresh air, the four of them gradually recovered and became extremely impressed with their eldest brother: "As expected of Brother Lu, he can chat and laugh with even the most elegantly dressed nobles!"

"Your performance today is unacceptable!"

Lu Wei, however, did not indulge them, and spoke in a solemn tone.

"I'm sorry, Brother Lu~"

The fourth brother bowed his head in the demeanor of Luqiu Pavilion, and Lu Yu listlessly apologized on his behalf.

"Master Xu Qiu appeared suddenly and wanted to speak with us, so your initial poor response was understandable. But when I was arguing with him, why didn't you dare to raise your head?"

"Know that knowing when to advance and when to retreat is the only way to earn the respect of others."

"Yes!"×4

...

Xu Qiu's true identity is that of a wealthy merchant who monopolizes the wine business in Yan State, and at the same time, as a disciple of the Farmer's School, he serves as the head of Luqiu Pavilion.

The reason he personally received the few new disciples this time was because the incident of Lu Wei and his four companions being robbed by Yan Chunjun's guards yesterday had been reported to his desk.

It was a common occurrence for guards to bully the common people, which might seem insignificant on a small scale, but the two sides also had the identities of Lord Yanchun and the peasant family, respectively.

If any further friction arises after the incident, causing Yan Chunjun to develop a grudge against the farmers, then a small matter will become a big one.

Ironically, these very disciples who were being bullied killed a moon bear in the mountains and cut off its pelt. With such strength, they already possessed the initial ability to cause trouble.

Therefore, Xu Qiu decided to step in and mediate.

It was impossible to get the stolen furs back from Lord Yanchun. Although he was qualified to meet with Lord Yanchun, it was not worth it to have a falling out with the second most powerful person in Yan over a few new disciples.

His approach to handling the matter was to suppress the morale of the peasant disciples.

Unexpectedly, one of these Zhao people was quite insightful. It would be foolish to suppress them further; they needed some sweet treats.

That boy named Lu Wei deserves a little investment from me.

...

The Dragon Gate Inn became Lu Wei and Shan Yu Mu Ye's hideout in Jicheng.

The innkeeper's surname was Xu, and he was very old, with white hair and beard.

Lu Wei and the others called him Old Xu.

Old Xu will retire in another year, so Xu Qiu arranged for Lu Wei to come here so that he could learn from Old Xu for a year and then officially take over the management of the inn.

As for the fourth brother, they will replace the inn's staff, so at least they'll have a job.

As disciples of farming families who also practice martial arts, running an inn is certainly not their only business. Gathering information among the patrons and deliberately befriending potential martial arts masters is also part of their work.

In his spare time, he also practices martial arts.

Old Xu told them that the disciples in the city could be mobilized at any time by orders from their superiors to carry out missions, which could be fighting with disciples from other gangs or escorting goods to other countries.

It was tiring and dangerous, but the pay was quite good.

For example, if someone transports strong liquor from the Yan Kingdom to the southern Chu Kingdom, they can earn three gold coins for each trip!

That's equivalent to a year and a half's income as a waiter at an inn.

"gold..."

Upon hearing this word, Lu Wei felt an irrepressible urge welling up inside him again.

I thought that moon bear pelt would fetch at least a few gold coins, enough to buy the newbie gift pack from the pay-to-win system, but it was snatched up by the soldiers as soon as I set up my stall, leaving me with nothing but the rabbit pelt...

In terms of strength, he could have killed all those people and protected the goods, but upon hearing Yan Chunjun's name, he was forced to suppress his anger.

In terms of anger level in the morning, he was definitely the most serious among the five, but as the leader, he couldn't easily show it.

As a time traveler familiar with the plot, Lu Wei understood better than anyone just how powerful Yan Chunjun was at this point in time.

Knowing even more that the fat pig wouldn't live for more than a few years...

"Ji City doesn't yet have Fei Xue Pavilion, and the reputation of the qin player Gao Jianli hasn't spread widely yet. I still have plenty of time..."

Chapter 7 Night Journey

In the world of Qin's Moon, to accomplish something great, or more precisely, to launch a rebellion, one must have the help of a large number of talented people.

In this world where history and martial arts blend, the only thing Lu Wei believes will not change because of his presence is the general trend of the world:

Qin was bound to unify the six states, but due to the lack of precedent for this unprecedented unified dynasty and the First Emperor's eagerness for quick success, it was bound to be short-lived.

For the first time, the power of ordinary people will challenge the families of kings, nobles, and high-ranking officials.

The First Emperor had his greatness, Emperor Gaozu had his mission, and Lu Wei had his ambition.

As a time traveler, he was acutely aware of his current social class: commoner, refugee, and outcast.

Therefore, in the ensuing upheavals, it is essential to uphold one's class interests and utilize this class to achieve upward mobility.

"I'm not a good person, but as long as you don't stand in my way to victory, I can share all the riches and glory with you."

Pushing open the window and gazing at the bright moon in the sky, Lu Wei spent a while fantasizing about the future to boost his confidence before turning his thoughts back to reality.

With Xu Qiu's help, the five-man deserter squad finally settled down in Jicheng after more than a month.

Their lives now are far better than the precarious existence they faced in the State of Zhao.

At the Dragon Gate Inn, everyone has a private room. They have no worries about food and clothing, and can earn one knife coin a week for a small amount of work during the day. Life is extremely comfortable.

In his spare time, Lu Wei would teach his four underlings practical combat skills and attack techniques.

Everyone worked very hard, and despite their average natural talent, with enough time to practice, Yamayu Konoha made rapid progress.

As the eldest son, Lu Wei naturally set an example for everyone. He obtained a bronze sword from Elder Xu, and could finally learn the Butterfly Sword Technique that he had treasured for so long.

The swordsmanship, as swift and graceful as a butterfly flitting among flowers, drew gasps of admiration from the four younger brothers and Old Xu, who occasionally came to watch. Lu Wei, who personally used this sword technique, could truly feel the deadly intent hidden beneath its flashy and dazzling skills.

Besides swordsmanship, Lu Wei recently obtained a new functional purple martial art from the daily treasure chest. This new martial art is naturally special and cannot be publicized too much, so he kept it a secret from everyone and secretly practiced it at night.

"The Art of Stillness" is the name of this martial art.

As its name suggests, it cannot directly help Lu Wei subdue enemies in battle, but its greatest effect is to conceal one's presence, which is quite useful in this martial arts world.

For more than forty days since Zhao Jun fled, the treasure chests that Lu Wei opened each day mostly contained white trash. Even green and blue items were rare. Every day, a flash of white light would appear, and some miscellaneous books and odds and ends would take up a space.

Perhaps he had accumulated enough good karma, because a few days ago he got it on his first try, and the purple "Ceasefire Technique" popped up in front of him.

"If I learn this technique, I can rob the rich to help the poor!"

Lu Wei's dark pupils reflected the bright moon in the sky. He opened the first page of the in-game store and tempted his ambition. The orange light made him feel completely captivated.

Using normal methods, it's hard to know when I'll be able to earn gold coins. After thinking it over, it seems that doing good deeds is the fastest way to make money.

"The loyalty of the four to me is almost at its maximum. As their elder brother, teacher and superior, if there are any extra resources in the future, I can improve their martial arts aptitude. It's easier to give orders to people you know well."

"However, compared to the distant future, I still need to recruit some people to deal with potential troubles in the next few years."

"Gao Jianli, Snow Maiden..."

Following their normal course, these two would have become leaders of the Mohist school, a position that would have placed them among the elite in the martial arts world.

"Is it possible for me to subdue these two?"

After careful consideration, Lu Wei silently dismissed the idea.

The answer is that there is a possibility, but at that time his identity could not possibly be that of an ordinary innkeeper.

"You have to climb higher and higher in the farmhouses..."

Leaving aside the other halls of the farmer's family, let's take the Gonggong Hall, which he himself registered, for example. There is a position that will become vacant in the next few years.

This is already an open secret within the farming community, and it's not difficult to find out about it:

Zhou He, the current head of Gonggong Hall, is almost old enough to be promoted to the sixth elder of the Farmer's Clan.

Once he becomes an elder, he must enter the Tomb of the Six Sages of Daze Mountain and remain there as a trump card for inheritance, never to emerge again unless there is a major crisis.

At that time, the position of the head of Gonggong Hall will be vacant.

In theory, all disciples of Gonggong Hall are qualified to compete for this position.

However, currently, there are three candidates who are most likely to succeed to the throne: