This year, the eastern and northern parts of South Korea were surrounded by the Wei and Zhao states. In the west, there was the Qin state, and in the south, the Chu state. The Eastern Zhou, which had previously served as a barrier, was destroyed by Lü Buwei. After a brief period of strength during the reign of King Han Zhaohou, South Korea still remained in a state of continuous decline.,This year, shortly after the death of King Qin Zhaoxiang, an edict was issued from the Palace of Xianyang. It ordered Zhou Ji to take her newborn son, just over four months old, to the State of Zhao as a hostage, to appease them and ease tensions.,A wisp of pale yellow candlelight illuminated the entire carriage. The interior space was not large, accommodating only four or five people. At this moment, three people were huddled together inside: two older women and a baby still in swaddling clothes.。