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The Qin Empire.
Xianyang City, Jique Palace.
This place was the very heart of the entire Qin Empire, where Emperor Qin Shi Huang held court, summoned his ministers, and discussed state affairs.
Every time the court session was held, countless ministers would gather here.
When Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng, was alive, he presided over the court assemblies.
When he made his eastern tour, Prime Minister Li Si took charge of the overall situation.
At the very least, the Qin Dynasty remains united because its core leader, Ying Zheng, is still alive, and the cohesion among its members will not dissipate.
After concluding his third eastern tour, Ying Zheng and his entourage returned to Xianyang from Bolangsha.
At this moment, Ying Zheng sat upright on the throne.
His youthful physique secretly alarmed all the ministers.
Could it be that His Majesty has had an unexpected stroke of luck during this eastern tour, and has actually recovered to his youthful peak?
Many ministers recalled what the intelligence reports said: some time ago, auspicious omens appeared in the sky, and His Majesty was received by the God Taiyi.
For a moment, many people felt strange emotions, while others were extremely excited.
"Your Majesty, the mastermind behind the assassin has been identified."
At this moment, a bodyguard knelt in front of Ying Zheng, reporting the latest intelligence.
Many people have probably heard of the origins of this secret guard, whose name is "Black Ice Guard".
The Black Ice Guard was the premier intelligence organization of the Qin Dynasty, directly under the jurisdiction of Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng.
Speaking of the Black Ice Guard, one cannot help but mention one of the most elite troops of the Qin Empire.
Iron Eagle Warriors!
Iron Eagle Swordsman was originally an honorary title for outstanding martial arts practitioners within the Qin state.
As early as the reign of Duke Xiao of Qin, the Iron Eagle Swordsmen were already serving the country on the battlefield!
Although the Qin state during the reign of Duke Xiao of Qin was quite weak, it was even a target for other states to bully at will.
But the Qin people are tough and have a strong sense of integrity. They adhere to the strict requirement of "better to have none than to have bad ones". Even if the number of people selected each time is zero, they have never lowered their requirements and standards for Iron Eagle Swordsmen!
The Iron Eagle Swordsman must not only be highly skilled in martial arts, but also quick-witted and brave in battle.
Now, the world is unified, and the Qin state has become the Great Qin Empire.
Some Iron Eagle Swordsmen went to Xianyang to serve as Imperial Guards or Palace Guards, while others went to the residences of various officials to serve as their personal bodyguards.
The rest stayed in the military; those with leadership skills became centurions or even commanders of thousands, while those without became common soldiers.
Later, in order to gather intelligence, Ying Zheng selected members from the Iron Eagle Warriors to form a secret law enforcement force.
That is, the Black Ice Platform!
Its leaders were Dianke Dunruo and Tingwei Yao Jia.
"What? Someone actually dared to assassinate His Majesty!"
"It must be the remnants of the six kingdoms again."
"These damned bastards, they still haven't given up their wicked intentions?"
"Fortunately, Heaven has eyes, and His Majesty is now blessed by the God of the First Divine Realm and has regained his youth!"
After hearing what the Black Ice Guards said, the ministers in the court immediately began to whisper among themselves.
The remnants of the six former states are as annoying as flies. You can slap them down, but if you don't, they keep bothering you, which is a real headache.
"quiet!"
Sitting in the first seat, Ying Zheng spoke calmly.
As if it were an inviolable rule, the entire court fell silent after he spoke, and no one dared to utter a sound.
In terms of control, Ying Zheng was undoubtedly one of the best, except for the remnants of the nobles of the six states who were still dissatisfied.
In this vast land, who dares to disobey the First Emperor's orders?
The Qin laws were as ironclad as iron, forged with the blood of countless people.
Ying Zheng sat imposingly on his throne and asked calmly, "Who instigated this assassination attempt?"
The guard replied in a deep voice, "A remnant of the Korean regime, Zhang Liang."
At first, the captured warrior was very stubborn and refused to utter a single word, even under the most extreme torture.
Of course, every human being has weaknesses!
After an investigation by the Black Ice Guard, they discovered Wu Lishi's family. The Black Ice Guard's secret guards immediately took action, captured Wu Lishi's family members, and used their lives as leverage to force Wu Lishi to reveal the mastermind behind it all.
Ying Zheng raised an eyebrow and quickly realized Zhang Liang's identity.
"Zhang Liang? Is he the grandson of Zhang Kaidi, the prime minister of the State of Han?"