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Chapter 38: Opening the Spirit Canal

confused,

Confucius discovered confusion,

Name it moderate;

I discovered the confusion,

Named Wuwei;

Zhuangzi discovered his confusion,

Named Xiaoyao

He Xiaowang decided to ignore the emperor's order first. At present, he could only have something to say after completing the campaign in South Vietnam. Even if he went back now according to the order, he would inevitably be investigated. He Xiaowang resorted to two methods, pretending to be confused, revised a letter, and reported it.

On the other hand, he asked Li Si righteously why he wanted to delay the great cause of economic development and prevent the emperor from regaining southern Xinjiang. He did not mention the emperor's order to return to the Central Plains. He could only burn the boat and not return to the army for the time being. He Xiaowang told the emperor

He submitted the memorial and sent someone back on Pegasus. He Xiaowang continued to examine the topography of the Li River and the Xiang River, and decided to connect these more than 30 miles of thoroughfare. This is a huge project. According to historical records, the Ling Canal

He has been working hard to open it for three years. Can He Xiaowang open it in just one year? If the time is not met, not to mention that the war against the South Vietnamese ministries will not succeed, his own life will still be in danger. He has already

A military order was issued in front of Qin Shihuang. If the rebellion could not be quelled within a year, he would take his own head to see Qin Shihuang.

The construction of Lingnan Canal connected the Xiangjiang River and Lijiang River, opened up the north-south water channel, and provided an important guarantee for the Qin Dynasty to unify Lingnan. A large amount of grain and grass were transported to Lingnan via waterways, and there was sufficient material supply. The Gongling Canal was built and navigable.

That year, the Qin soldiers conquered Lingnan, and immediately established three counties: Guilin, Xiangjun, and Nanhai, officially incorporating Lingnan into the territory of the Qin Dynasty. The Lingnan Canal connected the two major water systems of the Yangtze River and the Pearl River, forming a water transportation network throughout East and South China. Since the Qin Dynasty

Since then, it has played a positive role in consolidating the unity of the country, strengthening political, economic, and cultural exchanges between the north and the south, and intensifying the exchanges between people of all ethnic groups. Although Lingqu canal has been repaired over the years, it still plays an important role. Of course, He Xiaowang will not

Abandoning the construction of the Ling Ling Canal, this was a project that would benefit generations to come. He Xiaowang immediately sent an army of 400,000 people to dig day and night, and gathered all the water conservancy experts in the army. He Xiaowang, an army of 500,000 people, ordered 400,000 people to invest in it.

More than 30 kilometers of channels were dug. The remaining 40,000 people were responsible for guarding the camp, and the remaining 60,000 were responsible for spreading around and plundering the barbarians' food. Hunting relied on these to replenish supplies. The situation in the army was gradually controlled by He Xiaowang.

, He Xiaowang ignored the emperor's imperial edict, and Xu Bing had no choice but to "recuperate". He Xiaowang sent people to remove Xu Bing's confidants and appointed Zhao Guang and Li Xian as them. The remaining generals

Each remained unchanged, He Xiaowang managed with a series of iron fists, and acted vigorously and resolutely, which was admired by his subordinates. This time, the construction of the Ling Canal was supported by the army. After all, this is a channel of life. Once the Ling Canal is opened, food will be continuously delivered.

Come. He Xiaowang personally comes to the Lingqu Canal excavation site every day and eats the same food as the officers and soldiers every day. No one in the army does not say that this general is frank and honest. Li Longxiang, Zhao Guang and Li Xian are responsible for the food issue.

But He Xiaowang doesn't worry about leaving this important matter to others. The three of them will work well together to ensure that there is enough food before the canal is opened. It can be said that the entire army is tightening their belts and working intensively on the construction.

Li Longxiang and the three of them worked hard to collect food. Li Longxiang led 800 cavalry to disperse throughout the day to find out information, while Zhao Guang and Li Xian were responsible for fighting. Once they discovered that the tribe was against the Qin army or not, they would rob them all. Zhao Guang

They were already eager to grab food. They collected as much food as possible and transported it all back to the camp. Although Li Xian had some restraints, the life and death of an army of 500,000 people now depended on He Xiaowang's life, and Li Xian didn't care.

All looting was allowed. Even so, the rations of the entire army could not be replenished. The rations of the soldiers could only be reduced again and again. He Xiaowang summoned Li Longxiang, Li Xian and Zhao Guang to discuss the food issue and blindly reduced the rations of the soldiers.

There is no way. He Xiaowang said: "Currently, the military rations are in short supply. Although my family is rich, sir, it is still a drop in the ocean and is of no use to the army. It communicates with Sichuan, and Li Bing once built Dujiangyan there, the land of abundance, with abundant mass production. Now we

We can only send people to Bashu to ask for some rations. Li Xian, you and your five thousand light cavalry must collect rations, otherwise once winter comes, we will no longer be able to supply wild vegetables. Of course, winter is the most difficult period. As long as

After this winter, we can turn around and wait to unify Lingnan." Li Xian: "Sir, our five thousand light cavalry have no problem at all. This time we go to Bashu to rob, and we also need to rob food.

Come here, but there are already 400,000 troops here to build canals. What if I go to Bashu again and the barbarians attack me?" Zhao Guang: "Sir, I, Zhao Guang, and my elder brother will have no problem here." He Xiaowang: "Drive carefully.

Wannian Ship, Li Xian is right, I have also considered this one. Long Xiang's 800 iron cavalry have to work harder and are divided into two teams. One team goes out to continue collecting barbarian tribes, and the other team has to strengthen patrols at night to be on guard.

Don't be attacked by them. In addition, Zhao Guang should always maintain a high-pressure posture against the barbarians, so that the barbarians have no time to attack. This may be able to ensure your safety. Li Xian, please quickly lead to Bashu and be sure to transport the military supplies back." Li Xian: Yes,

I'll make arrangements right away."

Qin Shihuang was furious after receiving He Xiaowang's memorial! Is He Xiaowang really going to rebel? Zhao Gao and his gang also added fuel to the fire and attacked He Xiaowang. Qin Shihuang was distraught: "Get out of here! I want to be quiet for a while.

Yes." Zhao Gao came out in disgrace." The First Emperor looked at He Xiaowang's memorial again, and saw that He Xiaowang was full of grievances and had nowhere to express them, instead of protesting against the First Emperor. The First Emperor gradually calmed down his mood.

, looking at He Xiaowang's memorial again, He Xiaowang wrote: "I, He Xiaowang has an upright temper and is not good at words. However, my loyalty to the emperor is clear. When I came here, the emperor personally worshiped me as a general.

I know that I do not have this ability and am not up to the task, but I must not let down the Emperor's hard work. I should go all out and repay life and death. I have sworn an oath: 'If South Vietnam is not punished, I will never return alive.' But now the great cause has not been accomplished and I have returned without success.

How can you ignore your ministers? The north wind blows, flying sand, frightening jackdaws, just like the fighting on the battlefield yesterday, thousands of troops, burying the concerns of many loyal souls. Under the setting sun, the remaining clouds reflect the ancient temple, like a dream last night

The prosperity here and the yellow flowers everywhere have blocked many lovers and love words. I abandoned my beloved wife and marched thousands of miles south for the sake of the Qin Dynasty. Now I have found a good strategy to pacify Lingnan, and I will be able to achieve great results in less than two years. Open the water canal,

By connecting the Yangtze River and Pearl River water systems, grain and grass can be continuously imported from the Central Plains, and Lingnan can be pacified in just a short time! I pay my respects again, and I hope that the emperor will grant me permission and be considerate of my heart."

Qin Shihuang sighed. He Xiaowang was so loyal that the sun was shining brightly. You can imagine how he felt now. He personally awarded him the title of general on the general worship platform, but he didn't expect that today he would almost listen to the slander and lose all his previous achievements. Qin Shihuang

He smiled and said: "This He Xiaowang is complaining to me again. He has a conscience and is thinking about his beloved wife, Princess Qin Ning. How can I be a foolish king who cannot distinguish between loyalty and treachery?" Qin Shihuang did not make any criticism on the memorial.

, adopted a high-hanging attitude, and if anyone wrote another letter to condemn He Xiaowang, even if Li Si wrote a letter, the First Emperor would suppress it and never talk about this topic again. He Xiaowang wanted to dig the Ling Canal, and Qin Shihuang also saw this clearly.

, knowing what the opening of Lingqu Canal means, give He Xiaowang a certain amount of time.

He Xiaowang had already sent out a memorial to the emperor for more than a month but had not heard from the emperor. He Xiaowang felt confident and ordered the Ling Canal to be dug at full speed. In the northwest, Qin Shihuang responded to Fusu's memorial, ordering the border to be defended without any mistakes. Fusu

After receiving the imperial edict, he laughed loudly: "It seems that the emperor has removed his suspicions about He Xiaowang. That's good. The peace in the Lingnan area will be just around the corner." Meng Yi: "Let me just say, He Xiaowang is very smart and will definitely know how to do it."

Those who react will not be dumbfounded and helpless. Now I can rest assured." Meng Tian also learned the news that He Xiaowang was going to raise food from Bashu, and said to Fusu: "Now we should help him, He

Xiaowang's 500,000-strong army still did not have enough food and grass. He asked the prince to write a letter of resignation and to the governor of Bashu, ordering him to allocate food to He Xiaowang. The reason why the emperor did not order Bashu to allocate food to He Xiaowang was because of the current voice of the court, which was against He Xiaowang.

It's not good for Xiaowang. The emperor wanted to punish He Xiaowang before, but now he can't express his intention to allocate food immediately. This task is still left to the hands of the prince." Fusu: "The general is absolutely right. I will send someone to send a letter right now.

Order the governor of Bashu County to allocate military rations to He Xiaowang. Otherwise, I'm afraid He Xiaowang won't be able to survive this winter."

Qin Shihuang asked Prince Fusu to write a letter to the governor of Bashu for another purpose, which was to hope that He Xiaowang would be loyal to Prince Fusu in the future. The emperor's thoughts are really difficult to detect. Fusu's letter has been sent to Bashu, and the governor of Bashu received it.

After receiving the letter from Fusu, he immediately opened the Bashu granary and waited for He Xiaowang to send someone. After receiving the order from He Xiaowang, Li Xian rushed to Bashu overnight. After traveling day and night, he finally arrived at the land of Bashu, and the governor of Bashu received him.

, took out the autographed letter from Prince Fusu and handed it to Li Xian. Only then did Li Xian realize that the prince had already known about the matter and had already made arrangements. Li Xian had no time to rest and immediately led the army to escort the grain and grass to Lingnan. He Xiaowang had

Qin Shihuang's acquiescence made him more motivated. An army of 400,000 kept digging, using the most primitive tools and manpower to build the grand water conservancy project. Li Xian worked non-stop and finally transported the grain and grass back to the camp. At this time, He Xiaowang almost

They have run out of ammunition and food, and have begun to kill old horses and use wounded horses for food. Zhao Guang's tens of thousands of troops have been fighting for days. If Li Xian cannot come back for another week, He Xiaowang will definitely leave his head here. He

Xiaowang personally greeted Li Xian, and Li Xian knelt on the ground: "Sir, fortunately, I have fulfilled my duty and brought the food and grass back!!" Everyone cheered loudly! With these food and grass, the 500,000-strong army will no longer be threatened by the lack of food and grass.

We can spend this winter safely, dig the Ling Canal smoothly, and continuously transport grain and grass from Bashu to Lingnan by water. He Xiaowang saw Li Xian kneeling on the ground with tears in his eyes: "Get up quickly, get up quickly. Li Xian,

The army of 500,000 has been saved. Please accept my obeisance to me, He Xiaowang." He Xiaowang cupped his hands as a gift. Li Xian hurriedly knelt down again: "Sir, I can't bear it, I can't bear it. This time, we can transport grain and grass back to Bashu so smoothly.

Fortunately, His Royal Highness the Prince has already sent a letter to the Bashu County Governor, otherwise I would not have been able to deliver it." He Xiaowang said: "His Royal Highness the Prince must have obtained the information, but this time, Li Xian, I will still remember you.
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