Chapter 448: The territory is too vast, it’s really a headache! Chang'an Jun volunteered to tie the rope?
Ying Zheng smiled and said: "I also congratulate the soldiers!"
"When the soldiers return, I will definitely be rewarded heavily!"
The conversation changed, Ying Zheng continued: "The tide of this battle has turned. Dear friends, what do you think our Great Qin should do next?"
Han Cang jumped out directly: "Food!"
"Your Majesty! Our Qin Dynasty has now turned from defense to offense and can go deep into the enemy's territory."
"I advise the generals to pay more attention to the location of the enemy's food and grass and seize the enemy's food and grass."
< br>"At the same time transport gold and copper to the front line, please generals to find wealthy merchants in various places to buy grain and grass, and feed the enemy as much as possible, so as to reduce the burden of grain, grass and baggage on our Da Qin!"
The wealthy households in Da Qin and The merchants' granaries have been raided by Korean warehouses to the point where even mice would cry when they see them.
But the courts of other countries do not have such strong execution capabilities as the Qin court.
The wealthy households and businessmen in other countries must still have food in reserve!
As long as each general holds gold and copper in his left hand and a weapon in his right hand, Han Cang believes that he will definitely gain something.
Xiong Qi came out and said: "I think what Han Shangqing said is reasonable, but the methods need to be paid more attention to."
"Big households in various places have a great influence on various places."
“We, Da Qin, can negotiate and purchase, but we cannot forcefully purchase it regardless of the wishes of wealthy households.”
"Otherwise, it may trigger a civil uprising!"
Han Cang is indeed dedicated to the Qin Dynasty, but Han Cang is also trampling on the rights of the powerful to their private property!
If Xiong Qi doesn’t cheer for the powerful people in the occupied area today, such a crisis may happen to Xiong Qi tomorrow!
Other ministers still want to debate, but Ying Zheng has already said quietly: "There is no need to worry about civil unrest."
"If the wealthy people coerce the head of Guizhou into rebellion, kill them!"< br>
"In this way, more grain and grass can be seized."
Ying Zheng was very dissatisfied with the big families in the old Chu region.
Very dissatisfied!
They actually dared to stab Ying Chengyu in the back!
It would be fine if they wholeheartedly atone for their sins and compensate Ying Chengxuan.
But if they are not even willing to sell all the grain to Ying Chengyu at a fair price, then Ying Zheng will not hesitate to go on a killing spree!
Listening to Ying Zheng’s plain but murderous words, the ministers were frightened.
Even Han Cang whispered after struggling in his heart: "Your Majesty, is this a bit too much?"
Ying Zheng said in a deep voice: "This matter is settled. , no need to discuss further!”
The ministers had no choice but to accept the order.
Li Si stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that the most important thing now is to give Lord Chang'an a clear order."
Li Si smiled and said: "Since Lord Chang'an entered the army, he has won consecutive battles, but mostly for Due to the frequent changes in the war situation, I was occasionally unable to contact the imperial court in time and marched in accordance with the imperial court's orders. "
"Now the emperor of Chang'an is asking the imperial court about the next strategic direction, and I think that we should respond as soon as possible!"
The process and results of the Battle of Echeng were so outrageous that they attracted the full attention of all courtiers.
It wasn’t until Li Si mentioned it that the officials realized a problem even more outrageous than the Battle of Echeng.
The ministers were in an uproar: "Did Lord Chang'an ask the imperial court for advice?"
"I remember that Lord Chang'an did ask about the next strategy in the military report. Lord Chang'an asked the imperial court for advice!"
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“Oh my God, the Sifang Emperor, Chang’an Lord can remember that there is a court behind you!”
Li Si said it more tactfully.
But in fact, how could Ying Chengyu ‘occasionally’ be unable to march according to the imperial court’s military strategy?
Ying Chengyu has never marched according to the imperial court's military strategy!
As long as Ying Chengxu stepped out of Xianyang City, no matter what discussions were held before the war, no matter how many orders the court issued, Ying Chengxuan would not even take a look.
Not only the enemy countries don’t know how Ying Chengyu is going to fight, but even the monarchs and ministers of Great Qin don’t know where Ying Chengyu will go tomorrow.
But now, for God’s sake!
The sun is coming out in the west!
Ying Chengyu asked the court for an order!
Han Cang even cried with joy: "Quick! Colleagues, hurry up and make a plan for Lord Chang'an!"
Wei Liao and other court officials also nodded excitedly: "That's right! Lord Chang'an has worked so hard. Asking the imperial court about military strategy will definitely not faze Lord Chang'an!"
"We must consider it carefully and send the message as soon as possible, so as to encourage Lord Chang'an to ask for advice from the imperial court!"< br>
“What is Mr. Changan asking about?”
For almost all courts and generals, unless the generals want to rebel, the court has strong control over the generals.
Wherever the court points, the general will attack.
The court wants to change generals, and the generals must return to the court obediently.
Regardless of whether you are Bai Qi, Li Mu or Lian Po, obeying the orders of the court is the obligation that a general must fulfill!
Otherwise, die!
But at this moment, when the monarchs and ministers of Great Qin were facing Ying Chengyu's military report asking for orders, they seemed to have received some kind of gift, and their heads were almost blank with excitement!
Not only did the initiator of all this not think there was anything wrong with this scene, he even laughed loudly: "Brother Wang has finally grown up!"
This is what Ying Zheng is happiest about.
Look!
Come and see!
The prince's younger brother knows that he has thought about me, that he has to discuss it with me when he has doubts, and that he feels sorry for me!
What a wonderful boy!
I am so relieved!
Giving Li Si a satisfied look, Ying Zheng smiled and said: "My dear friends, Wang Di and General Jian all thought that they should take advantage of the victory to continue eastward, seize the sacred land of Chu State, and seize Chu State. Store food."
"However, Wang Di could not decide whether to attack Helu City in addition to seizing the sacred land in Jiangdong, so he sent a message back to ask."
Han Cang was a little puzzled: "Mr. Chang'an, do you think that Helu City is strong and difficult to break?" Ying Zheng shook his head, with pride in his eyes: "It is not difficult for the king to break Helu City!"
"My brother Wang is worried about whether our Great Qin has enough officials to control such a vast land."
Ying Zheng unconsciously raised his voice, fearing that anyone would The courtiers didn't know how sensible Ying Chengyu was.
Han Cang couldn't understand Ying Zheng's showing off at all.
Recalling the land conditions south of the Yangtze River, Han Cang said slowly: "The land in the south of the Yangtze River is barren, rugged, difficult to cultivate, and infested with insects. It is definitely not a good land."
"The south of the Yangtze River is far away from the Qin Dynasty. It costs a lot to transport grain, grass, baggage, and people from Guanzhong to the south of the Yangtze River!”
“In addition, in recent years, our country, Daqin, has won successive battles, and even the existing land has not been completed, and the water conservancy projects that should be built are also late! The construction has not been completed for a long time, and it is really impossible to reorganize the area south of the Yangtze River."
"Therefore, I believe that the area south of the Yangtze River, headed by Helu City, is not a benefit, but a burden. ! ”
During the Western Han Dynasty, King Liu Bi of Wu mined copper to make coins, boiled the sea into salt, and abolished taxes throughout the territory of Wu, which brought Jiangnan to its first peak of development.
After a series of historical changes such as the vigorous land reclamation by the Soochow regime, the successive development by the Song, Qi, Liang, and Chen regimes in the Southern Dynasties, the southern crossing of Yiguan, and the construction of the North-South Grand Canal, the Jiangnan region finally caught up with the Shu region and gained "prominence". One benefits two' reputation.
It was not until the Song Dynasty that this place finally became a prosperous Jiangnan with "Su Changshu is enough for the world" and "there is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below".
But that is Jiangnan’s future, not Jiangnan’s present!
In this era, Jiangnan is really a poor and remote area that Han Cang just wants to shake his head at.
The little food produced in Jiangnan is not even enough for the people to chew from Jiangnan to Guanzhong!
What's the use?
Xiong Qi immediately stepped forward: "How can major national affairs be considered only in terms of economy and money and food?"
"We should focus on the general trend!"
"The south of the Yangtze River is barren, but it also helped Wu become the overlord!"
"In this battle, our country, Great Qin, wiped out the main force of Chu, but this does not mean that Chu has no power to resist."
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"There are still a large number of soldiers left in the houses of the common people of the Chu State. It will only take a short time to complete the assembly and attack our Great Qin again."
"Therefore, I think that our Great Qin should take advantage of the situation to attack the city and capture as much territory as possible to weaken it. The strength of Chu State!"
Wei Liao shook his head: "If we really focus on the general trend, then our Da Qin can only attack Helu City, but we will never capture Helu City."
"I believe that even Jiangbei cannot be taken away. We must leave a channel sufficient for Chu to march towards Qi to ensure that the war between Chu and Qi continues."
"Otherwise, Chu will It only borders our Great Qin, and in the future all the troops of Chu will be directed towards our Great Qin.”
"The biggest threat to the Qi State has also shifted from the Chu State to our Great Qin. I think that the Qi State may no longer maintain its current attitude, but choose to become the enemy of our Great Qin!"
"By then, our Great Qin will Maybe the whole world will be our enemy!”
Does Qi naturally like to follow Qin?
Not at all!
Even though it suffered the disaster of national subjugation, Qi never lost its ambition and participated in the conquest of Qin many times.
It was the successive attacks by Chu, Zhao, and Yan, especially Chu's long-term harassment of Qi's hinterland, that forced the king and queen of Qi to choose to form an alliance with Qin!
Once the threat from Chu is lost, Qi’s position is likely to be reversed!
Mi Li retorted in a deep voice: "Looking forward and looking back is not what we should do to annex the world!"
"Sooner or later, our Great Qin will become an enemy of Qi. Why should our Great Qin's national policy be affected by the mere weakness of Qi? ?”
“If we miss such a good opportunity, how much will it cost Daqin to break through Helu City in the future!”
Under the high platform, the officials were noisy.
On the high platform, Ying Zheng’s heart was ups and downs.
The expansion of territory is the most addictive poison for any king.
Unification of the world is Ying Zheng’s obsession.
Before the unification of the world, the first thing to do is to seize all the territory of the world!
Now, the opportunity to break through Helu City and completely destroy a powerful enemy is right in front of him, how can Ying Zheng not be enthusiastic!
After listening for a long time, Ying Zheng finally said excitedly: "What Xiangbang said makes sense!"
As soon as Li Si heard this, he knew that something was wrong!
The king is on top!
The king who is in a state of superiority hardly listens to anyone’s advice!
Except...
Li Si took a step forward, raised his hands and shouted: "Your Majesty, I believe that before deciding on military strategy, I should answer the questions of Lord Chang'an first."
"I, the Qin Dynasty, Are the officials enough to control Chu? "
Feng Quji, Wang Wan and Han Cang all said in unison: "Not enough!"
Ying Zheng frowned slightly and said nothing.
Li Si bowed his hand and saluted: "May I ask your Majesty, do you want to inform Lord Chang'an about this conclusion first and allow Lord Chang'an to make his own decision?"
"After all, the battle situation on the frontline changes like the wind, even if it is Lord Chang'an may not be able to easily conquer Helu City."
"If we take the lead in deciding to capture Helu City, will it put unnecessary burden on Lord Chang'an, or even force Lord Chang'an to make a decision? Risking your own life?”
Li Si almost whispered in Ying Zheng’s ear: Your Majesty, you don’t want your brother to charge into the battle in person, right?
Li Si said seriously: "Mr. Chang'an has always been turning like the wind and moving like lightning."
"We can't allow us to discuss it slowly!"
"Perhaps while we are discussing it, At this time, Lord Chang'an has already arrived at Helu..."
At this point, Li Si's eyes suddenly widened: "Calculate the distance, if Lord Chang'an travels all the way in a hurry, maybe Lord Chang'an will have arrived at Helu City today!"
In the imperial study room, the officials were silent.
Probably, probably not!
Ying Chengqiao took the initiative to ask the court how to fight next.
He shouldn’t continue to have fun... right?
The enthusiasm in Ying Zheng's heart turned into deep worry, and he shouted without hesitation: "Feng Shangqing, draw up the decree."
"Immediately report the shortage of officials to Lord Chang'an."< br>
"Don't delay for a moment!"
(End of Chapter)