"Deploy half of the troops from the camp outside the customs?"
Qin Wangzheng said something, he also understood the current situation of the camp outside the pass, but... he had other arrangements for the camp outside the pass. When attacking Zhao, the partial army in Nanyang could deal with the intrusion of Chu.
And outside the pass is to deal with the possible intrusion of the Wei State. In the past few years, the Wei State has vigorously retrained Wei soldiers. According to the news, the number has been expanded to more than 100,000 troops. If half of the camp outside the pass is deployed, it may damage the combat effectiveness.
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Therefore, he frowned and slightly disagreed with this strategy.
"Wuzhenhou, since the news to the west of Longxi has been known in advance."
"I wonder if Marquis Wu Zhen has any good ideas?"
Nowadays, the Qin State's army has its own uses. Last time, in order to deal with the intrusion of the Huns from the north, soldiers were drawn from various counties. A lot of them have been drawn from outside the pass. Some of those soldiers are now supplemented by Sanchuan County and Shangdang District.
The Lantian Camp will provide support, and the camp outside the pass will respond from the side. Nanyang and Bashu will deal with the Chu State. The only one who can specifically fight against the Chu Kingdom is the Jiuyuan Camp. If the Jiuyuan Camp is well-trained, there will be no intrusion from the ministers.
But now the combat power of Jiuyuan Camp is only slightly stronger than some newly established barracks.
Xiong Qi, Lord of Changping, bowed to Marquis Wu Zhen who was standing in front of him. This news was obtained by the other party in advance. As for the specifics, he already had a plan in his mind. Within the center, Marquis Wu Zhen often came up with good strategies, and there was a precedent.
As soon as the words came out, the officials in the hall also looked at him.
"This..., with my decision, there is no need to go too far in deploying soldiers."
"To the west of Longxi, there are many small countries. Although Wusun and Yueshi are strong, if they really want to join forces to advance from the north and Longxi, we can also divide and disintegrate. After all, Wusun and Yueshi have been together for hundreds of years.
There is no conflict in Da Qin."
"As long as we use money, delay, or even cut off the contact between them and the Huns, it is not impossible. If we mobilize troops now, I am afraid it will put special pressure on Wusun and Yueshi."
Regarding the situation in the Western Regions, Zhou Qing had indeed thought about it. If the Wusun and Yueshi really united, they would indeed be a formidable enemy, but... to the west of them - the real land of the Western Regions, there were also a large number of small countries.
"Wusun, the two Yuezhi countries are here!"
"For hundreds of years, the two countries have been in constant conflict. Both want to devour the other and unify this great land. However, to the west of them, there are dozens of small countries, or countries with thousands or tens of thousands of troops."
"For example, Qiuci, Yanqi, Ruoqiang, Loulan, Qiemo, Xiaowan... etc. It is true that the strategy of waiting for Fan Ju in the past may not be impossible. If they are far away, they will intersect with each other, and if they are close, they will attack them."
Following the words in his mouth, Zhou Qing made another small move, filling the sand table of the Longxi land of Great Qin with Xuanguang. In the narrow area of 1,000 miles, Yueshi was in the north and Wusun was in the south, each occupying one side.
Banlan Xuanguang thought it was different. To the west of the two countries, there were dozens of small desert countries.
There is no interest entanglement between Da Qin and them. On the contrary, if the small countries in the Western Regions are encouraged to unite and attack from east to west, Wusun and Yuezhi will hesitate and even dare not act rashly.
Don't ask them to stop, as long as Wang Jian destroys Zhao, everything will be settled.
"Wu Zhenhou wants to use the hands of foreigners to contain them?"
Changping Jun nodded and looked at the colorful sand table. This method only requires money.
Compared with what they gained from conquering Zhao, the mere amount of money is nothing. Moreover, if the Qin Dynasty conquers the whole country in the future and marches westwards, what they swallow today will be taken back a hundred times in the future.
"good."
The general idea is this.
"Even if it doesn't work, it won't be a problem to use money to clear the way and delay it for a while."
Tingwei Wang Wan felt that it was feasible. Compared with deploying soldiers, which would consume huge manpower and material resources, it was more direct to use money to clear the way. Marquis Wu Zhen also said that there was no conflict between those foreign countries and the Qin Dynasty.
"As long as the Huns in the north move, Meng Tian Jiuyuan can support them."
"Furthermore, based on the results of the battle against Zhao, further actions can be taken. If the attack on Zhao goes smoothly, soldiers can be dispatched to the west at any time."
In order to replenish the Jiuyuan Camp, the Central Committee has already disrupted the deployment of domestic soldiers once. It is extremely inappropriate to disrupt it again because of the temporarily uncertain actions of foreign countries.
Wei Liaozi, the state captain, looked at the state of the states on the west side of the sand table and agreed with the words of Marquis Wu Zhen.
"Well, the deployment of troops is of great importance. We will make decisions after we hear the specific actions of the Longxi countries!"
They left Hangu in the east and fought against the six Shandong kingdoms alone. Although Korea was destroyed, Korea was extremely weak. Every time it sent troops, it had to face several vassal states. If it attacked Zhao, the other vassal states would not move.
The King of Qin decided to mobilize an army of 100,000 and 200,000 without any hesitation to cope with the changing situation.
However, if Qin wants to dominate the world, it will become the common enemy of all Xia, Shandong and other countries.
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More than a month later!
On the day of early spring, all matters regarding the death of Queen Mother Zhao Ji were completely settled. The mausoleum was placed next to King Zhuang Xiang, and she was qualified as a queen. However, the officials and officials did not have much time to pass. She was already dead and had seen evil.
King?
Afterwards, the King of Qin, together with the important officials in the central government, went to the Lantian camp in person to learn more about the detailed attack on Zhao Fanglue.
After some discussion, many generals reported on the war preparations of each army one by one. This affected the soldiers' desire for war. More than a month passed. It was midsummer and the plan to attack Zhao was completely clear.
The civil and military parties worked together. Xiong Qi, the Lord of Changping, and the General Secretary of Guowei Liaozi provided grain, grass, and supplies, and the people supported the grain, grass, equipment, and recruited military corvee personnel. Orders written by the king were constantly issued from the Xiangbang Mansion and the Guowei Mansion.
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"Dun Ruo, on this trip you should be the special envoy of the Qin State and go to Handan to ensure that the situation of the Zhao State and the DPRK changes!"
"Yao Jia, on this trip you should be the special envoy of the State of Qin and go to Daliang to make sure that the State of Wei does not come to help."
In order to raise troops to destroy Zhao, a rough plan was made, but various chaotic things continued. Four or five months had passed since Zhou Qing returned to Xianyang, and the main force of the army was still in Lantian without any action.
However, the grain, grass and other things that are to be used by the army have begun to be continuously extracted from the Guanzhong granary and transported to various important places outside the Guan for use. Although it is not midsummer in Xingle Palace, there is ice on the left and right sides to cool down the heat.
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Looking at the two ministers of His Highness, Qin Wangzheng had high hopes. Over the past few years, the two of them have not let him down.
"Here!"
Dunruo and Yao Jia looked at each other, understood clearly the importance of this mission, bowed their hands, and turned to leave.
"How about a load of grain and grass?"
The attack on Zhao was such a big deal that it had to take such a long time to prepare. There must be no shortage or omission in everything. Otherwise, if the problem is discovered when the battle actually begins, it will be fatal.
After Dun Ruo and the others left, Qin Wangzheng set his sights on Xiong Qi, Lord of Changping, and all the logistics fell on him.
"We have already recruited manpower from the counties inside and outside the pass. By this winter, more than 600,000 people will go to Shangdang's land for their own use. The army's journey and food and grass have been prepared."
"The generals will be in the Young Master's Mansion and the National Protectorate Academy, and some military supplies will also be sent outside the customs."
Xiong Qi, Lord of Changping, came out and bowed his hands. Historically, large armies had to have more than one soldier and two men. Lantian camp had to mobilize more than 400,000 troops, and the civilian strength must reach 800,000, or even one million.
Such was the case in the Changping War that year, it was a national war.
However, for the current Qin State, a national war like the Battle of Changping can be sustained twice or even three times. This is called the foundation of the country.
"Is there any movement in Beihu?"
Qin Wangzheng nodded. For these matters, the documents he read were all finally submitted. The specific details were left to the prime minister. Internal affairs fell on Xiong Qi. As for military matters, Wei Liaozi had the right to speak.
"Jiuyuan sent a message, but many Xiongnu scouts appeared outside the Great Wall. They should have known that the Qin Dynasty will use troops against Zhao State."
As expected by the Central Committee, the Northern Hu Xiongnu would not miss this opportunity.
"A few months ago, a document from Wushiluo was handed over to me."
"The Huns want to connect with the Wusun, Yueshi and other countries, and they want to make our Qin Dynasty vulnerable to enemies from both sides. I decided to appoint Wu Shiluo as the special envoy of the Qin State, carrying heavy gold to connect with the western countries."
"What do you think, sir?"
He was dressed in black uniforms, with his hair tied up in a crown, and his brows became more and more powerful. His clear and clear voice spread throughout the Xingle Palace. He sat quietly with his head high, his red phoenix eyes flashing with aura, looking at the ministers.
Nowadays, there are important matters in the National Protectorate Academy, and the king's brother is not here, but his previous strategy is feasible.
"If the Wushi family is loyal, they can do business as merchants in Longxi, the north, and in the western countries."
Prime Minister Chang Ping thought for a moment and nodded lightly. If you want to be a special envoy, you must know the situation there very well, and there are not many people in the Qin court who can do that. One of them is Marquis Wu Zhen, who is from the Longxi tribe among the nine princes.
People also count.
However, after all, Wu Shiluo's identity is not conspicuous, and he has always been doing business, so he will not be noticed.
Xiong Qi finished his words, and behind him, Chief Shi Li Si, Ting Wei Wang Wan and others also nodded.
"A few years ago, the Central Committee made a plan to plot against the Xia. Now, South Korea has been destroyed and is about to attack Zhao... Well, who is it?"
In this way, the civil, military and military affairs were handed over, and the King of Qin, who was sitting quietly at the top, slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
I have already made the preparations I need to make, and now it depends on Wang Jian's ability.
Before he could finish his words, suddenly, there was an extremely noisy sound outside the Xingle Palace, as if there was an urgent report, which he had rarely encountered in more than ten years since he had been in office.
"Your Majesty, there is a black dragon flag coming from Longxi!"
Li Zhong, the guard who was guarding the outside of the palace, came in. He bowed his hands and bowed before he came near, his expression extremely solemn.
"Black Dragon Flag!"
"pass!"
In an instant, the entire Xingle Palace fell silent. In the Qin court, if you want to use the Black Dragon Flag, you have to have something close to collapse. It is the highest-level messenger flag in Qin.
Could it be that an enemy country invaded Longxi?
Otherwise, how can we use the Black Dragon Flag!
Otherwise, anything else would be a major act of rebellion. Apart from this, the officials could not think of anything else.
"Your Majesty, there is an earthquake in Longxi and Beidi counties!"
After hearing that it was the Black Dragon Flag, Qin Wangzheng had already stood up from his seat, with a solemn look on his face. He walked to the high platform, and in the hall, he quickly walked into a man in black light armor carrying the Black Dragon Flag.
man.
His clothes were dusty and his face was covered with wind and frost. King Qin knew that this was due to fatigue from traveling all night long.
"Earthquake!"
Hearing this, the officials in Xingle Palace were even more horrified. On the occasion of attacking Zhao, Haotian actually caused such a wave in the territory of Qin. It was an earthquake in the two counties. Looking at the people's expressions, the earthquake
The power is not weak.
"Four days ago, the Longxi and Northern armies were shaken by an earthquake at midnight, and then there were cracks in the ground in many places. When I was rushing from Longxi to Xianyang, I already heard that there was a crack of 300 feet in the ground.
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"I don't know the specific situation, but the city where the general is located has collapsed. I think the danger is very serious!"
The man in black light armor spoke in a hoarse voice, talking about the situation in Longxi and Northland at the moment, with a hint of silent horror in his voice. The power of heaven and earth covered the entire Longxi and Northland, and was beyond the reach of human beings.
The city collapsed, the houses closed down, numerous cattle and sheep were killed and injured, and the earth continued to crack. This is definitely the first time such a situation has happened in Longxi in the hundreds of years since the founding of Qin. In addition, Longxi did not dare to be careless in order to win the ancestral land of Qin.
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"Summon Fengchang and Taibu!"
The King of Qin was furious, and there was an earthquake in Longxi and the north. Feng Chang and his divination officers didn't react at all. Were they all sleeping? Or maybe they didn't put it on them at all.
Later, Li Zhong, the guard outside the palace, sent people there.
"Zhao Gao, you go to the National Protectorate Academy immediately, summon Marquis Wu Zhen, and hand over the matter to Huan Jue temporarily."
Originally, what happened in Longxi and Beidi counties was nothing more than the intrusion of Western countries, but now that something like this happened, the power of the earth was strong, and it involved winning the Qin ancestral land, the Qin king was uneasy.
An important minister must go to Longxi in person. Now, the only suitable person in the center is Wang Di.
"Here!"
The Shaofu ordered Zhao Gao to come forward. He came forward and bowed, then disappeared.
"My king, Longxi is the ancestral land of the Qin Kingdom. Now the earthquake is very large. I am afraid that many cities and houses will be destroyed. Half a month ago, a document came from Longxi. It has been half a month without rain."
"Now, it has been a month, and there is another earthquake. I am afraid that a large number of hungry people will flow into Guanzhong in the near future. The hungry people are small, and I am afraid that the countries in Shandong will use this to launch an attack and spread rumors."
Earthquakes are not uncommon in the summer, but they are also rare. However, there are earthquakes in the north and west of Longxi at this moment. It is not a good time. Prime Minister Changping Jun came out and said with a deep expression.
"My king, in this case, we should postpone the offensive against Zhao and resolve the matter in Longxi first!"
Li Si, the commander-in-chief, came out to prioritize matters. Although attacking Zhao was a big deal, it was not a big deal in the face of the earthquake that was happening at the moment.
"Your Majesty, the earthquake will soon spread in and outside the Pass."
"Now, we need to decide on various countermeasures to deal with the hungry people in Longxi, the rumors of the six countries in Shandong, and the chaos among the six countries in Guanzhong. What's more, now that Korea has just been destroyed, we should also order Nanyang Guard Ye Teng to prepare for the army."
Tingwei Wang Wan came out to talk about the most important matters at hand.
"I know this."
"It's just..., at this juncture, Haotian has exerted great power to shake the Qin Ancestor, and everyone is a little worried."
"Li Zhong, please come here, Your Excellency, Lord Yin Yang Family Master."