The Legend of Qin: I Become a Young Master in Great Qin

Though the state is small, its ambitions are great. Though its location is remote, its conduct is upright...

Old Xu smiled. "Since the time of Marquis Wen of Wei, Wei has honored the worthy and welcomed talent from all quarters, applying knowledge to practical affairs. During his reign, Wei was rich in talent and its government was clear and just.

"When it comes to governing, figures like Duangan Mu and Zixia were each more than capable. Either could have served as a teacher to an emperor.

"Wu Qi and Li Kui, among others, have long since died, and Wei has already begun to decline.

"Now it has sent Sun Bin to an enemy state, strengthening that state's military while weakening its own.

"It's like handing your sharp blade to your enemy, leaving yourself ready to be slaughtered at any moment."

Old Xu let out a long breath. "A crisis is about to befall Wei!"

Shang Yang fell silent, his eyes shining.

"I was worried that after we took Hexi in two campaigns, Wei would keep its attention fixed on Qin. Now that Qi is keeping Wei occupied, it can barely look after itself. Where would it find extra troops to fight the tiger-and-wolf army of Qin?"

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.