Kabanata 146: Chapter 102: Ying Zheng: What? It Was Zhao Feng Who Saved Tai Hou? (Part 2)

"While using his mother to force his hand was a despicable tactic, it was ultimately just another way to deal with Qin. Regrettably, it still ended in failure," Wei Wuji sighed.

"Perhaps Lord Xinling overthought things," one of the officials at his side offered. "Qin's pretext for attacking Han was Han's provocations at the border. Later, Han advocated for a campaign against Qin, and that's what led to their destruction. Our Great Wei has been on friendly terms with Qin for years; they have no reason to move against us. If they did, the other states wouldn't stand for it."