Ministers Exaggerate the Issue, Zhao Cheng's Treason Proven!

Inside the camp of the Blood-Clad Army.

"General, this rumor is spreading wider and wider, and it has already spiraled out of control. Why don't we go there ourselves, drag out the people playing at ghosts and gods, and kill them!"

Feng Quan said to Zhao Cheng with some worry.

Zhao Cheng shook his head, "No matter. Let the rumors fly a while longer."

He had anticipated this long ago; letting it develop was merely playing along with their scheme.

Fusu, standing to the side, was filled with doubt and unease, "What if... it isn't just a rumor?"

Zhao Cheng laughed, "If there truly are vengeful spirits, then we shall slaughter the spirits."

"What is there to fear?"

Fusu was stunned.

He then heard Zhao Cheng continue, "Do you know that the Zhao State has the Yin Mountain Spy Bureau, where Hu spies are adept at using throat-singing to induce hallucinations? This is nothing more than a war of public opinion. They make their move, and we simply receive it."

Only then did Fusu understand; there were no vengeful spirits seeking lives, just the tricks of Fangshi!

"The General understands, but the common people of the Qin State do not know these things, and I fear the ministers in the court will not let this rest."

Zhao Cheng smiled, "That is exactly what I desire."

"Your Majesty, recently in Yingchuan Commandery, rumors have been raging, claiming that General Zhao Cheng is practicing 'human-harvesting and dismemberment'!"

"There is even talk of 'vengeful spirits weeping at night, cursing the Qin Army.' When I first heard it, I dismissed it as falsehood, but as the rumors spread, I fear it is not without cause!"

In the great hall, Lord Changping spoke first, bringing up the matter of the vengeful spirits seeking lives.