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Young Master Huang and Young Master Song, who were standing to the side, did not react.
If Li Chengqian could have used official positions to recruit them, the two would have acted long ago.
After a few breaths, seeing that Li Chengqian still showed no intention of speaking, Young Master Zhao smiled and said, "That's right, someone like Mr. Li."
"How could a mere official position possibly tempt Mr. Li?"
"How about this, Mr. Li, if you can serve the Qin state for ten years..."
"No! Five years!"
"If Mr. Li agrees to serve the Qin state for five years, the Qin state is willing to use all its strength to conquer the territory of the Sui Dynasty and give it to Mr. Li."
"So, Mr. Li, is this enough of a bargaining chip?"
"As long as Mr. Li nods, the Qin state will immediately send troops to attack the Sui Dynasty, and guarantees that the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties will not dare to make the slightest move."
Upon hearing this, the entire inn was filled with heavy breathing.
This price is too high, it's reached an suffocating level.
Even Young Master Huang and Young Master Song were extremely surprised when they heard the price offered by Young Master Zhao.
They couldn't offer that price, nor did they have the guts to.
Chapter 419 The Corpse-Whipping of the Sui Dynasty's Jianghu: Wanwan's Resentment
Sending troops to attack the Sui Dynasty is nothing special; although it's a bit difficult, it's not a big problem.
Swallowing a piece of land from the Sui Dynasty and giving it to Li Chengqian would be a bit more difficult, but it would still be achievable.
However, handing over the entire Sui Dynasty to Li Chengqian would be an extraordinary task.
The Sui Dynasty was already in the hands of the Tang Dynasty. If you wanted to get a share of the spoils, the Tang Dynasty might not turn against you.
But if you want to take it all for yourself, you'll have to face the wrath of a powerful dynasty.
However, all of this was in exchange for Li Chengqian's five years of service.
This is a huge gamble, even though Li Chengqian's abilities are undeniable.
However, no one can guarantee the value that Li Chengqian will create within five years.
It is comparable to the cost of a complete dynasty and the cost of fighting against another dynasty.
"Hahaha!"
Li Chengqian laughed, and he laughed very happily.
"Young Master Zhao has great courage and spirit!"
"At such a price, there are indeed few people in the world who could refuse."
"But Li is used to a life of leisure and doesn't really like serving others."
"I thank you for your kindness, Young Master Zhao."
Upon hearing that Li Chengqian had rejected Young Master Zhao, countless hearts in the inn were broken.
You spendthrift son!
You think you can just throw away an entire dynasty like that?
If he doesn't want it, you can give it to me!
I don't want the entire Sui Dynasty, half of it is enough for me. If all else fails, you can give me a high-ranking official position.
Don't even mention five years, I'd give you my life!
When Zhao Gongzi saw that Li Chengqian had rejected him, he was stunned for a moment, and then he smiled.
Li Chengqian's refusal was both reasonable and unexpected.
"It's a pity that someone as talented as Mr. Li could leave this small inn."
"The Nine Provinces will definitely be more exciting than it is now."
"However, I have a question, and I wonder if Mr. Li could answer it?"
"But it doesn't matter."
"If the Qin state mobilized its entire nation to invite Mr. Li, could Mr. Li refuse?"
Upon hearing this, the onlookers' eyes practically turned into sharp, discerning ones.
Onlookers: Oh?
If the soft approach doesn't work, do we have to resort to the hard one?
That's so exciting!
"The Qin Dynasty was the longest-lasting and most profound of the six great dynasties."
"If the whole country comes to invite me, it will be really difficult for me to handle."
"But Young Master Zhao must understand one thing: even the most powerful army needs someone to command it."
"Without a commander, even the mighty Qin cavalry is nothing more than a disorganized mess."
Upon hearing this, Young Master Zhao not only did not get angry, but nodded in agreement.
"Given Mr. Li's abilities, taking the head of an enemy general amidst a vast army would be as easy as taking something out of a bag; it would indeed be no difficult task."
"What if it's an attack by a master?"
Young Master Zhao made another move against Li Chengqian, who smiled and said, "The Great Qin Kingdom has many experts."
"In terms of danger, it is not much less dangerous than the Qin cavalry."
"But even if all the experts from the Great Qin Dynasty came out of their camp, they might not be able to persuade me to come to the Ping An Inn."
"If you want to persuade me."
"With the experts from the six great dynasties of Qin, Tang, Han, Sui, Song, and Ming all present, there might be a chance to persuade Mr. Li to join us."
After stating his conditions for requesting permission, Li Chengqian quietly looked at Young Master Zhao.
After a moment, Young Master Zhao smiled helplessly.
"It seems that I am not capable enough, which is why I was unable to persuade Mr. Li."
"But I believe that one day I will have the ability to persuade Mr. Li."
As he spoke, Young Master Zhao raised his wine cup in a gesture of respect, and Li Chengqian returned the gesture with tea instead of wine.
After dealing with Young Master Zhao's offer of recruitment, Li Chengqian looked down at Fu Junzhuo.
"Miss Fu, you should go back."
"The fall of Goryeo is a foregone conclusion; there's nothing you can change."
"Instead of spending time begging others here, you should go back and beg yourself properly."
"If Goryeo can withstand the dynasty's attacks as it has done the previous three times, the deadlock will break on its own."
After saying that, Li Chengqian ignored Fu Junzhuo.
However, it seemed that everyone read something else in Mr. Li's eyes.
It felt like it was saying, "See? Even the price Qin Huang offered couldn't make me make a move. Yours is far from enough."
Upon hearing Li Chengqian's words, a bitter smile flashed across Fu Junzhuo's face.
They originally thought that killing the Sui emperor would solve the suffering of Goguryeo from war, but who would have thought...
The fall of the Sui Dynasty only hastened the fall of Goryeo.
Now, the Sui Dynasty has become easy prey for other dynasties, and no one can save it, just as no one can save Goryeo.
"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Li. I have no use for this secret of immortality."
"Let's give this to Mr. Li as a way of repaying his kindness in guiding us today!"
As she spoke, Fu Junzhuo presented the Longevity Formula once again.
Because she knew that once the secret of immortality was exposed to the world, she would definitely lose it, and neither would Goryeo.
Even if I manage to escape from here today, the Longevity Formula will bring even greater disaster to Goryeo.
At that point, Goryeo will be completely out of options.
"Alright, since it's your kind offer, I won't refuse."
With a wave of his right hand, Li Chengqian sent the Longevity Mantra from Fu Junzhuo's hand back into his own.
"Since you have given me the secret to immortality, I am obliged to accept this favor."
"After leaving the inn, go back to Goryeo immediately."
"No one will kill you during your journey, I'm telling you."
Hearing Li Chengqian say this, everyone abandoned their plans.
Fu Junzhuo has possessed the Longevity Manual for so long, who knows if she has copied it multiple times.
I was originally thinking of arresting him and asking him questions, but since Mr. Li has spoken, I'll just let it go.
With Li Chengqian's assurance, Fu Junzhuo bowed in thanks and returned to her original seat.
He casually placed the Longevity Manual on a small wooden table to the side.
Li Chengqian waved his folding fan and said, "With the appearance of the Longevity Formula, I suddenly have some ideas."
"What do you all think of this Longevity Manual as one of the rewards for the event?"
"Besides offering the Longevity Manual as an event reward, Li also wants to launch a special feature on the martial arts world of the Sui Dynasty."
"Let's talk about the connections between the four immortal destinies in the world of the Sui Dynasty."
"And the history and origins of the righteous and evil paths of the Sui Dynasty."
"The titles are 'On the Dark Side of Cihang Jingzhai' and 'The Great Foolish Things Done by the Two Sects and Six Paths of the Great Sui Demonic Sect'."
What do you guys think of these two titles?
Everyone: Oh?
If you tell me this, I won't feel sleepy anymore.