Sima Cuo still had the mentality of making up for his merits and hoped to compensate Qin for the lost land. Therefore, he tried his best to persuade Ying Si to expand his territory south and advance to the Bashu area. On the one hand, he stabilized the rear of Qin and on the other hand, he occupied Bashu.

The land of the Qin State expands its strength and lays the foundation for further conquering the Eastern princes in the future.

Sima Cuo made three memorials in a row in a month, all of which suggested that he march southward, cross the rugged and difficult Shu Road, and suddenly attack the Bashu area with weak defense. Previously, although this area was relatively independent, he was afraid of Chu's state.

The military power was therefore tribute to the State of Chu.

The so-called loss of the eastern corner and the acquisition of the mulberry trees, and the Chu State has regained the land of Hanzhong, then they must pay the price, that is, the Qin State annexed Bashu in one fell swoop and seized the retreat of the Chu people. If the Qin army follows the river water in the future, it will pass through.

Baling went downstream, weren’t the Jing land and Yingdu of Chu still in the Qin people’s pocket?

Sima Cuo was not interested in the Lianheng strategy advocated by Prime Minister Zhang Yi, thinking that this was just a trick of carving and fur tactics, and could not play a fundamental role. Although he actually benefited from Lianheng, it was not Zhang Yi's diplomatic success, so where did he?

Can you escape the iron barrel encirclement of the Hezong Army Mianchi?

However, Sima Cuo thought that he was defeated in Mianchi was unknown because of the frame-up by the surrendered general of Wei State Gongsun Yan. If he hadn't given up on Baishi City, how could he have trapped the lonely city? Sima Cuo was very dissatisfied. Because he hated Gongsun Yan

He also believed that the Qin State ultimately dominated the world, and it was up to its own people to make steady progress and advance step by step.

Sima Cuo wrote letters very frequently, and King Ying Si of Qin was a little anxious, so he found General Sima Cuo, and his younger brother Yan Junleji and Prime Minister Zhang Yi to discuss the next national policy of Qin.

Sima Cuo was of course generous in his speech, listing the benefits of Qin's march into Bashu, and clearly stated that he was willing to lead troops to personally, and if he did not defeat Bashu, he offered his head.

Ying Si looked at Zhang Yi and wanted to hear his opinion. Zhang Yi said: "I also agree with General Sima's strategy to attack Bashu. However, I think it should be a two-legged walk, and Qin State should be in the right direction.

To expand national strength, but on the other hand, we cannot ignore the alliance of the Eastern princes to resist Qin."

"For the sake of the present, since General Wei Zhu's definition canal, the West has not had any major troubles. If it expands south at this time, it is not impossible. However, blindly focusing on internal affairs and disregarding diplomacy will lead to the outside world.

The environment is becoming increasingly unfavorable to Qin State.”

"I always believe that to deal with the Eastern princes, we must implement the Lianheng strategy. As long as there is a Lianheng, we cannot stop for a moment. Otherwise, Qin will fall into a passive and passive situation. Even if we conquer Bashu,

That is still not worth the loss compared to losing the balance of power from the Eastern princes."

Sima Cuo especially doesn't like to listen to what Zhang Yi said about Lianheng and He Zong. He even thinks that the so-called Lianheng is just a trick carefully planned by Zhang Yi and his senior brother Su Qin, putting Qin and the six Eastern countries into condoms.

Play inside.

He refuted Zhang Yi in person: "Our Qin State is in charge of the West, with the dangers of Wushan and Hangu Pass, and the obstruction of rivers. Even if the princes of the six countries are all combined, they can do what Qin State can do. Previously, Su Qin led his army to chase Qin twice before.

The army chased the river bank in the Battle of Anyi, and chased the Battle of Mianchi, and the Battle of Miangu Pass. They all stared at the eyes in vain, and had no choice but to return in vain?"

"The so-called "Hongzong" is just a trick to scare people created by Su Qin. It seems to be very powerful, but in fact it is not united at all, and each has its own ulterior motives, so it is difficult to make a difference."

Zhang Yi felt particularly unhappy when Sima Cuo heard the arrogance that he regarded as the natives of Qin. He thought to himself: "As long as you are short-sighted, it's better not to save you. He deserves to be trapped in Mianchi.

The city is better!”

But after all, he was still the prime minister of Qin and could not ignore the overall situation. Zhang Yi once again explained the clues of the Zonglianheng, and he said: "In the Battle of Anyi and the Battle of Mianchi, our army broke through successfully, but

But it was also dangerous. I also had this experience with General Sima, because you participated in all the two battles, and they were all those who retreated from the battlefield."

Zhang Yi deliberately pointed out that Sima Cuo was the party involved as a loser and secretly mocked his stupidity. After Sima Cuo heard it, she was so angry that she glared at her beard, but she had no way to refute it because Zhang Yi said nothing wrong.

Zhang Yi, no matter how Sima censored, he continued: "So, to summarize the reasons for the failure of the Qin army in the two battles, it is still impossible to see that this is caused by the coalition forces? The Qin army could not be said to be invincible before, but it did not

We have encountered military setbacks one after another. Since Su Qin's coalition of forces came together, Qin's pace of dominance in the world has been obviously hindered. This is also true!"

"I also know very well that Qin's power is far superior to any single vassal state in the East. Even the state of Qi that was once dominant can be compared with Qin. Of course, I understand that the disadvantage of the Union Alliance is that it is difficult to be wholehearted, so

When I arrived at the doorstep of Qin's house twice, they both came to an abrupt end."

"However, what Qin should worry about is not that the number of people in the Hezong alliance is large, but that under the Hezong, there is nothing to do in the East, and enjoy the benefits of a peaceful environment, and a new powerful country has emerged among the princes.

In the rivalry with Qin State, Qi State and the newly emerging powers were on the road to annexing the world. I wonder how much difficulty it would increase for Qin State to dominate the world!"

When Zhang Yi said this, he could not suppress his inner worries and anger and said, "The Qin State has enough strength to curb the princes of the East, but he sat down and watched them under the cover of the Union and enrich the country and strengthen the army, without interference, and have a safe power.

To grow, this is by no means a blessing for Qin. My concern lies here!"

"Even if Qin cannot ultimately stop the rise of powerful countries among the Eastern princes, it can at least curb the other party's rise."

"We are like a hunter, holding sharp arrows in hand, guiding the prey to make big mistakes and drill into the hunter's hunting ground. I really don't understand the strategy of joining forces implemented by Qin, and it doesn't take much effort. Most of them are not allowed to do anything.

It's just a slap, why don't you stay idle and lock it up by yourself in seclusion?"

Zhang Yi was stimulated by Sima Cuo's words and spoke with anger to King Ying Si of Qin. After Ying Si heard this, he also felt that Zhang Yi's words made sense. Sima Cuo and Zhang Yi, one of whom was a hero of the Qin State for generations, are now again

He was named General, and one was a famous talent all over the world. He was the prime minister under one person and above ten thousand people in Qin State.

The two people's ideas sound pretty good, but which side should they lean on? Ying Si was in trouble. He turned his attention to his younger brother, Leji.

After Chuliji returned from Hangu Pass to rescue the Qin army, he saved the Qin army many times in times of crisis. His brother Ying Si also thought of his contributions and rewarded him heavily. At this moment, Ying Si obeyed.

After Zhang Yi's suggestion, he established himself as a king and raised his level to the level of a king who was on par with the Emperor of Zhou.

According to the past etiquette of the Zhou Dynasty, as a king, he certainly had the supreme power to grant titles to the border. When Ying Si was happy, he simply appointed his younger brother, Leji, as Yan Jun. Although he had no substantial territory, he was from the title.

He can be regarded as a small prince.

Of course, Chuliji was disrespectful. He was a member of the royal family and he had made many military achievements. Now that the king has such a wish, why can't he get it? In this way, he has the privilege of interfering in the affairs of the court with justification. Therefore, Chuli

Ji has another honorary title in Qin State - "Yan Junji"

This time, Brother Wang was urgently asked, and Lu Ji knew that the matter was very important. Seeing that Sima Cuo and Zhang Yi had a serious dispute in the past dynasty, he listened calmly on the side for a while.

Brother Wang Ying Si asked about his opinion. Chuli was embarrassed and replied: "My brother believes that the opinions of General Sima and Prime Minister Zhang make sense. They can be in parallel, but they have been in a period of time.

It's just priorities."

"At present, Qin has just signed a friendly agreement with Chu, and the land in Hanzhong has been returned to Chu. I believe that if I send troops into Bashu immediately, I am afraid that the sect leader of Bashu, Chu, will be dissatisfied and will turn against us immediately. It seems a bit too hasty.

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Zhang Yi heard the words of Chuliji and felt that although he did not speak completely from his own position, it was a little beneficial to him. He quickly continued: "What Mr. Yingji said is very reasonable. At present, Su Qin is joining Dongfang Liu.

The country plans to meet at the Huanshui on Double Ninth Festival this year, which is an urgent matter. If Qin is not in charge, it may make the princes of the East think that we are timid and fearless in the future."

"The Qin State cannot show weakness at a critical moment. I hope that the king can pay attention to this matter and interfere with the alliance of the six Eastern countries. Even if we cannot directly send troops to attack, we can secretly unite with the forces of the Eastern opposing alliance, so that the Union General Assembly can be ruined.

, it becomes a big joke. Wouldn't that be very beneficial to our Qin State?"

Sima Cuo snorted coldly and interrupted, "Why can't we attack the princes of the East directly? I think as long as the king is determined, the Qin soldiers are willing to compete with the idiot soldiers in the East again."

Zhang Yi glanced at Sima Cuo dissatisfiedly, feeling that he was looking for trouble on purpose, and thought to himself: "Where did I offend you, Sima Cuo? Why are you fighting against me everywhere?" He remembered that it seemed as if he was in Mianchi City.

, He once inadvertently scolded Sima Chou, "Did he just hold a grudge against me because of such a trivial matter?"

In fact, Zhang Yi really didn't guess Sima Cuo correctly. Sima Cuo's twistingness was due to his extreme disgust towards Gongsun Yan, and in his eyes, Gongsun Yan was exactly the representative of the Eastern sorcerer, and he was just a verbal act.
Chapter completed!