Wei State's might grew ever more imposing, and the grand tide of All Under Heaven was about to fall under Cao Wei's control.
Cao Wei appeared quiet now, but everyone knew how terrifying the Wei State Strategist Corps was. Even the Hebei strategists at their peak had been slightly inferior.
As the saying went, a biting dog did not bark. Wei State must have been preparing an earthshaking war.
The main road from Qingzhou through Bingzhou was quite broad.
A party of merchants hurried along with fully laden goods, kicking up dust. Seated in one of the caravan's carriages were none other than Luo Qi and Lü Shen, Chu State's second- and third-ranking figures.
The atmosphere inside the carriage was somewhat subdued. Lü Shen looked at Luo Qi with concern. "Ziqi, we must cross Taihang to reach Bingzhou. The mountain roads there are rugged and difficult. How will your body manage?"
Luo Qi lifted the window curtain and gazed at the greenery retreating behind them. His fist tightened inside his sleeve, then he laughed softly. "People live in this world because they have ideals. My life is burning fiercely, but until I see His Majesty accomplish his great undertaking, I will not die."
Would not die.
Those words left Lü Shen even more silent. Life and death were ordained by fate. How could human strength interfere?
Luo Qi's health was growing ever worse. He was burning himself away at the very end.
Lü Shen's relationship with Luo Qi went without saying. Whether as a political ally or a friend, he absolutely did not want anything to happen to him.
Luo Qi's eyes were bright as he smiled at Lü Shen. "Wen Shen, if the King of Jin allies with His Majesty, the Queen will gain another powerful supporter. Even if