Ep. 16: Lü Buwei arrives with his Four Pillars, displaying thinly veiled threats toward King Zheng Ying.
Aired on September 17, 2012

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The formidable Lü Buwei makes his debut, bringing along his elite group known as the Four Pillars. Despite a superficial display of respect directed at King Zheng Ying, his demeanor reveals underlying condescension. His attitude is further characterized by a barely concealed threat of violence, highlighting the tension between his powerful presence and the king. This encounter underscores the difficult dynamic between the recalcitrant Lü Buwei and the ruler, setting a serious tone for their interaction without offering genuine deference or peace.
Episodes
- Ep. 12 · Xin, Bi, and breakaway force confront Zuo Ci in Right-Side Dragon corridor while King and Lord Changwen resist Si Shi and Wei Xing outside.
- Ep. 13 · Lan Kai Roars
- Ep. 14 · Xin confronts Lan Kai while Zheng battles General Wang Yi
- Ep. 15 · Zheng Ying Persuades the Strange Bird of Xin Before Facing Jiao Cheng
- Ep. 16 · Lü Buwei arrives with his Four Pillars, displaying thinly veiled threats toward King Zheng Ying.
- Ep. 17 · Xin faces his first military campaign while Wei executes an unexpected tactical maneuver
- Ep. 18 · Wei's forces deploy their trump card, escalating the battle against Xin.
- Ep. 19 · Lord Biao devises a strategy to push deep behind enemy lines using infantry as disposable assets.
- Ep. 20 · Wang Yi appears unexpectedly as Qin faces three generals on the She Gan Plain