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Chapter 572

Chapter 572

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"Trying to freeload?" After pondering new vocabulary, Yanyan settled on a fresh term. I'm just going to freeload and not actually get involved! Classic fuckboy lines! As long as I'm genuinely traveling—state-funded travel, no brain power required—the State of Qin isn't getting a free taste of my wisdom. As long as I don't work, my boss can't squeeze a single cent of my miserable salary out of me! Xianyang received news of Bingzhou's movements almost immediately. Compared to the assault on Anyu City, Xianyang was far more concerned about Bingzhou's stance. Even though Bingzhou and the State of Qin had been thick as thieves over the years, even entrusting their heirs to each other for upbringing, no one dared guarantee that the two sides wouldn't suddenly have a falling out. Now that the ruler of Bingzhou had openly berated the court officials during court, Bingzhou's stance would no longer change; otherwise, ideological work within Bingzhou would become practically impossible. The State of Qin finally let out a massive sigh of relief. Especially the officials in the commanderies and counties bordering Bingzhou—they all breathed easy. After all, they frequently interacted and learned from one another. They were good teachers and helpful friends to each other. If a war really broke out, aside from the heavy emotional hurdle to clear, just the fact of their close ties with Bingzhou would mean their political careers were effectively over. Therefore, no one hoped for harmony bet…

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