A letter from the king came from Xianyang, and I will return temporarily soon."
"Wu Shiluo is in the country of Wusun, and the news is not good. Now Qianhong, you have just made a breakthrough. You can go and have a look in person. Yanlingji, Nongyu, and Yingge will accompany you."
Facing Yan Lingji's gaze, Zhou Qing responded slowly.
Now the two counties in Longxi have no worries and should be fine.
If it hadn't been for the Longxi incident, I'm afraid the Lantian camp would have sent out troops this autumn. Even so, it was delayed for more than half a year, which might be a bit unbearable for Brother Wang.
However, the strategy for attacking Zhao can also be further optimized.
"Sir, what happened in Shuicheng that day?"
Bai Qianhong took a step closer, her red lips slightly parted.
"I will temporarily hand over the affairs of Tianshui City to Zhang Han. When I come to Longxi again, I think Tianshui City will be built. It will not be difficult for Zhang Han to obtain the six northern pass garrison generals that Zhang Han wants."
Tianshui City is almost completed, so I know it well.
"That's fine."
Bai Qianhong nodded, Zhang Han was a suitable candidate.
Responding to everything at once, it is not complicated, and the words have been spoken before, so it is not abrupt.
Half a month later, watching Bai Qianhong and his party leave the city of Pingxiang, Zhou Qing also rode a horse-drawn carriage and went straight to the Wei River with Li Chong and swam down the river, which lasted only three to five days.
Arrive at Xianyang.
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"Sister Xue Ji, it's been several years since you left Xianyang."
After getting off the boat on the Weishui River, there was already a car waiting for her. She sat in it, rolled up the car curtain, and headed straight to Xianyang City along the flat road. She breathed in the atmosphere that was very different from Longxi.
for enjoyment.
The environment here is much better than that in Longxi. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers. Even though it is winter, you can still see the greenery everywhere. The cool breeze on the face is mixed with the warm and moist air of Nongyu, which is very different from the dryness in Longxi.
For a moment, the mysterious light on the body slowly dissipated. Since I obeyed the Lord's order and went to Longxi a few years ago, I have finally returned. Looking at the prosperous scenery here, it surpasses Pingxiang.
Looking at Xue Ji's enjoying expression, Yun Shu couldn't help but joked, speaking of which, he also missed Xianyang. In a blink of an eye, he had been staying in Xianyang with the young master for seven or eight years.
Compared with the young Zhao State, and compared with the dark Korea, Xianyang is more like my own home.
"After Qin conquers Zhao, you can stay in Xianyang forever, or you can travel to the Xia at will."
Spiritual awareness spreads across the world, but the situation here in Xianyang has not changed much. It is still as prosperous, with merchants gathering, carriages and horses gathering, and a few innate warriors who are following quietly are vaguely spotted.
Zhou Qing directly ignored them.
There are many wars in the Xia, and it is impossible for the people in any place to have absolute stability. Once the Xia are unified and the Xia are connected, everything will be fine, although it will take some time.
However, Zhou Qing was quite satisfied with the Qin State's management of Korea's homeland. He had already trained officials there, and there will be more students from the Central Academy next year.
During times of war, it is also a good time for them to sharpen their political affairs, because at this time, they can still make mistakes.
When the Xia are unified, they will become the most powerful pillar in the middle, appearing in every corner of the Qin Dynasty to protect the backbone of the Qin Dynasty.
"Sir, it took Qin more than a year to destroy South Korea. How long will it take to destroy Zhao?"
Regarding this question, Yun Shu was a little curious. He had no sense of belonging to the State of Zhao, although to some extent, he could be considered a member of the State of Zhao.
Hearing the sound, Xue Ji was also curious.
Having stayed with you for such a long time, and even with Sister Qianhong for several years, I am very clear about the general trend of Zhuxia. Now the Qin State is going to destroy the Shandong kingdoms one by one. By then, there will only be one left in the entire Zhuxia
nation.
That is - Qin State.
However, South Korea is the weakest and they fought for more than a year. Zhao is the strongest among the three Jins. In the battle of Changping decades ago, Qin and Zhao were in a stalemate for more than three years.
If Wu Anjun Bai Qi hadn't appeared and defeated the situation in one fell swoop, we don't know how long it would have taken.
"Maybe one year, maybe two years, but... no more than three years!"
Regarding this issue, Zhou Qing could not say. With the current strength of Zhao State, it was unable to compete with Qin State. The dilemma was how long Zhao State could sustain it.
After all, in terms of military strength, Zhao State can still gather 300,000 to 400,000 troops, and with Li Mu's presence, persistence is definitely possible.
According to my understanding of Wang Jian, he used his troops very prudently. He rarely sent out surprise troops. He fought steadily and advanced steadily. The more likely strategy was to rely on Qin's strong national power to forcefully consume Zhao to death.
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In this way, we can win this war of annihilation at the lowest cost.
Before leaving Xianyang, I had already formulated a strategy for attacking Zhao. I wonder if it has changed now.
After a stick of incense.
Watching the four-horse carriage returning to the Xicheng mansion, Zhou Qing rode on a horse and headed to Xianyang Palace with Li Chong.
"The county governor shouldn't be a stranger to Xianyang?"
Looking east to Xianyang Palace, Zhou Qing smiled slightly as he watched Li Chong looking at the capital curiously.
"The city of Xianyang is no stranger to me."
"But all the way down from the Wei River, watching people from Shandong countries gathering in Xianyang, it made Li Chong feel emotional."
Li Chong sighed lightly, most of the people from Shandong countries were merchants. Merchants valued profits and went wherever they could make money. There were also merchants from Shandong countries in Longxi, but they could not be compared with Xianyang in any case.
Now, Qin wants to attack and destroy the Shandong states, but these people seem to be unmoved.
Therefore, I once sighed that the countries in Shandong were about to be conquered and destroyed by the Qin Dynasty, and there was a reason why they were there.
"After the Qin State conquered and destroyed all the Shandong kingdoms one by one, the county guard should not be so emotional."
"At that time, they will all be citizens of Qin."
Zhou Qing laughed loudly. The reason why these merchants gathered in Xianyang City is because Xianyang City is now the most fair place for merchants in Xia. Under the rule of law, everything is orderly and followable.
But this is not the case in the Shandong countries. When Heaven and Earth was opened in the Shandong countries, I had a look at many of the accounts. There were a lot of extra expenses every month. Without those extra expenses, it would be almost impossible to do business stably.
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"What Marquis Wu Zhen said is true."
Li Chong bowed his hands and nodded in response.
But for that reason.
Afterwards, the two of them walked towards the entrance of Xianyang Palace while counting.
"Li Zhong has met Marquis Wu Zhen!"
"I've met my uncle!"
In front of the palace gate there, guard Li Zhong, wearing heavy black armor and a long sword at his waist, looked very heroic. He walked forward quickly and bowed his hands in a salute without daring to be rude.
Among the two, one is the Marquis of Guannei, whom the King trusts most. Following the orders of Marquis Wu Zhen, he has recently sought out Master Zongquan regarding martial arts practice and gained a lot.
The other one is his uncle. Without his uncle's training, it would be difficult for him to be where he is today.
"No need to be polite."
He turned over and dismounted and nodded to Li Zhong.
"Zhong'er, I haven't seen you for such a long time. You have finally grown up. Guarding the king in the palace is a matter of life."
Li Chong also got off his horse and looked at the nephew in front of him with a sigh.
Unknowingly, it seems that the Li family in Longxi is also getting up. His son Li Xin is now the chief general at Lantian Camp, and his nephew Li Zhong is a guard in the palace. If he enters the army in the future, he will at least be a chief general.
And he also became the governor of Longxi County, but this is the Qin Kingdom, not the Shandong Kingdom. All power and glory are given by the king. If you want to keep it, you must rely on the king.
"Thank you, Marquis Wu Zhen."
"Uncle, please rest assured that Li Zhongding will not disgrace his family and live up to the king's deep kindness."
Li Zhong cupped his fists and bowed in salute, with a deep voice and a very determined look on his face.
"Your Majesty is in Xingle Palace now?"
As they approached Xianyang Palace, the secret guards around them were indeed much stronger. Seeing that Uncle Li Chong and nephew did not continue talking, Zhou Qing stepped into the palace gate and said slowly.
It's past noon now, so if nothing else, he should be at Xingle Palace.
"The king is now in Ningxiang Palace. He previously told Li Zhong that if Marquis Wu Zhen comes back, he can go to Ningxiang Palace. As for my uncle, he should cultivate himself temporarily and report on his duties to be discussed tomorrow."
Hearing Marquis Wuzhen's words, Li Zhong's face flashed with emotion. He walked one step ahead of his uncle, first saluted Marquis Wuzhen, and then looked at his uncle. The king knew very well about Marquis Wuzhen's whereabouts.
"Ningxiang Palace?"
"Didn't I hear this?"
Zhou Qing raised his eyebrows. He knew the names of the many palaces in Xianyang Palace, and where Ningxiang Palace appeared from. He turned his body slightly and looked at Li Zhong.
"This is the palace that the king named for the residence of a beautiful lady in his harem!"
"At that time, Marquis Wu Zhen had already gone to Longxi, so he pretended to be unknown to him."
Li Zhong bowed and explained quickly.
"Wuzhenhou, that's it. Li Chong should return to the embassy in Xicheng and see the king again tomorrow."
Li Chong had no doubts and did not hesitate at his nephew's words.
Since the king intends to summon Marquis Wu Zhen first, he should obey it. From this, it can be seen that the king's favor for Marquis Wu Zhen is qualified to go to the palace of the beauty in the harem.
Involuntarily, his heart became more solemn, he spoke less, and bowed to Marquis Wu Zhen again.
"That's fine."
Zhou Qing nodded.
Afterwards, Li Chong turned around and left the palace gate, heading to the embassy in Xicheng specially designed for foreign ministers to stay.
"It seems that a lot of things happened during the time when I left Xianyang."
"Who is Ningxiang Beauty?"
Zhou Chang stood up with his hands clasped by his side and walked in front, with Li Zhong following behind.
"Ningxiang Beauty is a woman selected from the Korean palace after Wu Zhenhou destroyed Han."
"This woman is not inferior to Mrs. Li in appearance, and she is also good at making incense, which makes the king very happy. Two months ago, Mrs. Li was pregnant again, and the king stayed at this place."
"A few months ago, a chief envoy was promoted to a beauty and named Ningxiang."
If it were someone else, Li Zhong might have to think about it for a while, but to Wu Zhenhou, these were nothing. He followed unhurriedly and at the same time quickly told the woman's identity information.
This girl has been very favored in the Xianyang harem recently, and even Mrs. Chu of Chu State and Mrs. Min of Zhao State have personally visited her several times.