Qin Dynasty: Starting with clinging to Zhao Ji's thigh

Chapter 300 Guo Kai's Choice

The State of Zhao, Handan.

As the capital of the Zhao state, Handan had already endured many battles in this chaotic world. The mottled marks on the city walls silently tell the story of the various tragic wars that once took place here.

More than ten days have passed since the Qin army besieged Handan. Although the Zhao soldiers have managed to hold on with their strong will and high morale, no reinforcements have come to their aid. It is clear to everyone that the city will fall sooner or later.

There were quite a few nobles in Handan who wanted to find a way out, but few had the connections that Guo Kai had.

"What? A million gold coins is only enough to get me out of the city?"

"Two million gold coins are needed to ensure the safety of the principal and the overall situation."

"Wouldn't this kill me?"

Guo Kai, who had come to Feixue Pavilion to search for information and could no longer contain his panic, had a somewhat distorted expression after seeing Changxin Jun's reply!

"Your Excellency is joking. How could your life be compared to a mere two million gold pieces?"

Xue Ji smiled gently. Over the years, all the money she had bribed Guo Kai had been through Fei Xue Ge, and she knew very well that Guo Kai could definitely come up with the money.

We absolutely cannot let go of this opportunity to get Guo Kai to return all his previous gains at once.

Guo Kai's face turned ugly: "No, no, this is too much!"

He finally experienced what it's like to be asked for something in return when you need something from someone.

Guo Kai could afford two million gold coins, but... he couldn't bear to part with them!

Changxin's price is outrageous! It's much more expensive than what he charges!

Even if all the benefits I've received from Lord Changxin over the years were added together, it probably wouldn't amount to two million gold.

How many things has Changxin Jun asked him to do over the years?

Now, if we ask Changxin-jun for help just once, we'll have to pay it all back, and even lose some money!

Then all those years of working for Lord Changxin have been for nothing, haven't they?

"I have had a pleasant working relationship with Lord Changxin for many years. I have always done my best in my work and have never made a mistake."

"A million gold!"

Guo Kai, suppressing his reluctance, bargained with a pained expression: "I am willing to pay a million gold coins, as long as Lord Changxin can guarantee my safety after the city falls."

Xue Ji simply smiled and politely declined: "Prime Minister, only Lord Changxin can make this decision. Why don't you first offer a million gold pieces and then send a letter to Lord Changxin to discuss it?"

Guo Kai's expression turned even uglier. Sending a letter to Changxin Jun at this point would be utter nonsense!

Wang Jian's army is away and could break through Handan at any time. What if the city falls by the time they receive a reply?

However, this million gold coins was already causing him considerable pain.

Two million gold coins? I really can't bear to part with that!

"Fine, then a million gold pieces it is. You must guarantee my safe exit from the city!"

Being able to leave the city is enough; at worst, I can become a wealthy man in the State of Qi...

Yukihime looked somewhat surprised.

Is Guo Kai really willing to risk his life for money?

It's normal for ordinary people to make this choice, but someone like Guo Kai shouldn't do it in the first place.

"Is Prime Minister Guo really no longer considering it?"

Yukihime couldn't help but ask.

Guo Kai, however, seemed to have made up his mind: "No need. Even if I die in the chaos of battle, I will only pay this million gold!"

The human heart is the most unpredictable thing.

Guo Dashanren's choice was indeed somewhat unexpected by Ying Jing.

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North of Handan city, there is a brothel.

Compared to other brothels in the city, this place has no advantages whatsoever.

The location is remote, the environment is poor, and even the girls here are picky about their customers.

If the girls don't like him, he won't accept customers no matter how much money he has.

However, this brothel did not go out of business, simply because it was a semi-public secret that the powerful prime minister was the favorite to come here.

Strangely enough, when Guo Xiang came to a brothel, he never chose a young girl; instead, he preferred the madam.

Each time, Prime Minister Guo would simply warm a pot of cloudy yellow wine brewed by the local madam and drink it with her, but he would never speak to her.

Even though the wine produced in Hanoi was sold in seven countries and had become a necessity for entertaining guests among nobles, he still did not change this habit.

The madam of this brothel was not beautiful; even with makeup and dressing up, she could not hide the wrinkles on her face.

But when Guo Kai saw him, the furrowed brows that had been tightly furrowed since leaving Feixue Pavilion relaxed.

The madam didn't speak when she saw Guo Kai. She simply led him to a window seat on the second floor as usual, warmed a pot of wine, and sat opposite him.

There were no other customers in the brothel, and the two remained silent throughout.

Once the rice wine was warmed, the madam skillfully poured a cup for each of them.

"This should be the last time I come here."

Guo Kai suddenly spoke, and the madam's wine cup trembled, spilling some wine onto the still slightly stained table.

Over the years, Guo Kai has come here countless times, but this is the first time he has spoken.

She suddenly looked up: "What? Going to run for your life again?"

Guo Kai downed the murky yellow wine in one gulp, smiled faintly, and said, "Yes, the fall of Handan is imminent. If we don't escape now, it will be too late."

The madam sneered, "King Zhao must be blind to appoint someone like you as his prime minister!"

Guo Kai didn't refute, but simply poured himself another glass of yellow wine and quietly watched the murky floating matter on top.

a long time.

Guo Kai suddenly raised his head, stared into the madam's eyes, and said softly, "If you're willing, I can take you with me this time."

His voice was very soft, quite different from usual.

But the madam didn't notice this subtle difference.

"Ding--"

The wine cup slammed heavily on the wooden table, and the madam suddenly raised her voice: "If you had dared to say that back then, how could you be here today?"

"Now, it's too late!"

Guo Kai shook his head in disappointment, then drank the last bit of wine in the cup in one gulp, swallowing the sediment as his Adam's apple bobbed.

He then took out a piece of silk from his bosom and placed it on the table.

"This place holds half of my wealth accumulated over the years!"

At this point, Guo Kai's voice became even more desolate: "The bento box is... compensation."

Even Ying Jing couldn't ignore half of Guo Kai's wealth.

But the madam didn't even glance at him. She just abruptly overturned the wine table, and the murky yellow wine soaked and stained Guo Kai's luxurious robes. Her roar was tinged with sobs.

"Do you think I've been waiting here all these years just for this little bit of charity from you?"

"Get out of here!"

Guo Kai sighed softly, but didn't say anything more. He simply turned and left.

His silhouette looked somewhat desolate, and he walked very slowly, as if he were waiting for something.

But even after Guo Kai finally left, he still hadn't heard the answer he wanted.

Many people know that Zhao Xiang Guo Kai was insatiably greedy and valued money above all else.

But no one knows... that because of poverty, he could only watch helplessly as the woman he loved was sold into a brothel.

Leaving the brothel, Guo Kai seemed to have let go of some knot in his heart; his brows relaxed, and he no longer hesitated.

He quickly returned to his residence and summoned all the assassins he had kept.

The wine stains on his clothes were not yet completely dry, but the turbidity in Guo Kai's eyes had already transformed into a resolute look.

"Open the city gates at midnight tonight!"

"Welcome the Qin army!"