This matter had to be discussed carefully. Over ten million in combat strength would not be easy to deal with. Great Qin absolutely could not make the first move at this moment; otherwise, if all four sides attacked together, Great Qin would be in a truly miserable state.
However, as Great Qin cleared out the last region, the others instead began to stir, showing signs of intending to attack Great Qin first.
After gathering all the generals, they began their deliberations. Thinking of the army of over ten million, everyone wore grave expressions. Great Qin's total population was only a little over ten million; it definitely could not defeat their combined forces.
If open methods would not work, then they could only resort to covert ones—to schemes. Great Qin did not lack people skilled in strategy, such as Wei Liao, Li Si, Bai Qi, Shang Yang, and others.
"Your Highness! The problem Great Qin faces now is not launching the first attack, but being the first to placate the four sides," Wei Liao said with cupped hands.
The others all agreed. Since they could not win in battle, they could only pacify the other side first. For now, peace had to take priority.
After deliberating, everyone began carrying out the plan.
Zhao Fu sent three envoys, carrying fifty thousand pieces of Yin Bone Porcelain, one thousand jin of spices, ten thousand bottles of high-quality pills, ten thousand pieces of high-quality equipment, and many other supplies, toward the west, south, and north. They were to express goodwill and peaceful intentions, as well as declare that Great Qin had no intention of invading their regions.
Of the four directions, the east had 3.1 million combat strength, the west 2.6 million, the south 2.6 million, and the north 2.1 million. The eastern faction