With a murmur, Zhang Han immediately felt that the idea that came to his mind might become a reality.
"Do you think General Wang Ben will flood the beams?"
Gu Xunren shrugged on his horse and asked, "What else?"
"The army besieging Daliang cannot be withdrawn no matter what. If Wang Ben just blocks it like this, with the food reserves in Daliang City, it will take at least more than a year and a half to force King Wei to a dead end."
"It's been taking so long, it's better to attack by force."
"The water attack is the most cost-effective decision for him. It will not lose too much military strength, and it can greatly speed up the progress of the destruction of Wei."
No matter how high or thick the city wall of Daliang City is, facing the Yellow River and the water from the ditch pouring back, it will be difficult to sustain it for a long time.
Zhang Han pondered for a moment and said doubtfully:
"Daliang City has a dense water network. If General Wang Ben's flooding plan works, given the strength of Daliang, we will be at the end of the road in two or three months at most. Why do you have to go all the way to make this trip?"
If it only takes three or a few months to wait, it can avoid the massive casualties that may be caused by a strong attack. It is still worth it for the Qin army. It seems that Gu Xun does not need to intervene anymore.
When others do such inexplicable things, Zhang Han usually thinks of deeper political games. After all, who doesn’t want the credit for the war to destroy the country?
Gu Xun is the leader of the eldest son's faction and is undoubtedly one of the most qualified people to intervene in politics.
It's a pity... My boss never gets involved in political games, at least not in such a subtle way.
Zhang Han couldn't help but think that maybe this was why the king allowed the imperial master to be so close to Master Fusu - even as a teacher, Gu Xun's personal relationship with the eldest son Fusu was often too close. After all, it is easy for a member of the royal family, especially a young master who has the chance to inherit the throne, to be so close to foreign ministers to arouse the king's suspicion.
"Tsk..." Hearing Zhang Han's question, Gu Xun smacked his lips and asked slowly, "Approximately how many people are there in Daliang City at this time?"
"Uh..." Zhang Han was slightly stunned, and he answered after a moment, "General Wang Ben's surprise attack scared almost all the people around Daliang City into the city to take refuge. At this time, the city, including tens of thousands of garrison troops, is probably at least
There are hundreds of thousands of people, maybe even more than 200,000."
Gu Xun shook the reins lightly in his hand and continued to ask, "Once the beam is flooded, how many of the hundreds of thousands of people will die?"
"This..." Zhang Han was at a loss for words.
Fire and water are ruthless, and there is always no room for mercy when harvesting lives. The resulting casualties are often several times more than in a serious offensive and defensive battle.
Moreover, it is extremely easy to affect innocent people.
"The water of the Yellow River pours down, and the people in Daliang City will probably... be killed or injured." Zhang Han hesitated and gave a conservative estimate.
Gu Xun didn't bother to worry about whether the numbers were conservative or not. Anyway, they were quite a large number.
"In that case, do you think it would be better for Daliang City to be destroyed as soon as possible?" Gu Xun finally asked.
Zhang Han gave a wry smile, clasped his fists and bowed, "The general never thought that you are actually here to save people."
"You are truly benevolent and benevolent, and you will be admired by all the generals!"
"Ha!" Gu Xun chuckled and waved his hands carelessly, "Don't put a tall hat on my head. It's just that I can't sit still after staying in Xianyang for a long time."
In fact, it’s not just boring. Gu Xun has actually become more accustomed to old age life and is not as promiscuous as before.
But life is hard!
Facts have proved that even in this decadent feudal society where three wives and four concubines are allowed, having an unclear relationship with a group of girls who can all be called the beauties of heaven is a very troublesome matter.
Some time ago, the old aristocrats of South Korea did not know what they had eaten, but they tried to launch a rebellion and rebuild the world, and then they were collectively sent to the underworld by the Qin army.
Han Wangan, who was far away in Chen County and was eating glutinous vegetables, somehow took the blame and was suddenly implicated.
In this world, Wei Zhuang did not come to kill him, but the Qin State could not tolerate Xinzheng's rebellion and planned to hang King An of Han as a warning to the monkeys.
Although at the end of the incident, Ying Zheng did not kill Han Wangan due to certain considerations, but he secretly moved him to the mountains of Hanzhong County, across the mountain from Zhao Wangqian, and went with the monkeys. p>
Hong Lian was naturally unhappy, but she knew that her father's life was all dependent on Gu Xun's reputation, so she didn't get angry with Gu Xun... She chose to compete with those 'vixens'.
In the end, after Hong Lian stirred up trouble, Ming Zhu Gong Huo, Yan Ling Ji intensified the conflict, Jing Sala remained indifferent, Zi Nu appeared to be watching the fire from the other side, but was actually secretly provoking it, Yan Fei violently suppressed it... and so on, the situation in Gu Xun's harem was solved.
A great place'.
So Gu Xun chose to run away to avoid the limelight.
Zhang Han, as the spy chief, naturally knew all about the recent gossip in Xianyang City. When he heard Gu Xun's answer, he couldn't help but think back.
Then one of them couldn't help it and laughed.
"Hahaha..."
"..." Gu Xun immediately stared at death.
Laugh!
Laugh again!
"Ha...ha..." Zhang Han was glared at by Gu Xun, as if fate had strangled his throat, his smile gradually disappeared, and he quickly tried to save his respect.
"My Lord traveled thousands of miles to save the people of Daliang from the fire and water, but he did not seek fame or profit, and he was very upright and upright. At the end of the day, I was filled with admiration and overjoyed. I have violated my etiquette. I hope you will forgive me."
"Haha..." Gu Xun's lips curled up into a sneer.
When Zhang Han saw this, he could only laugh out of embarrassment.
Gu Xun didn't argue too much with Zhang Han. After all, he couldn't be killed just because his subordinates gossiped.
However, thinking about this matter, he remembered what he had ordered before and asked casually:
"Have you found any clues about the Xinzheng rebellion?"
When Gu Xun asked about business, Zhang Han stopped his smile and replied seriously:
"According to preliminary investigation, the person behind the Xinzheng rebellion, or the instigator, is most likely the Chu State."
Wang Ben previously attacked Chu and occupied more than ten cities.
For Chu State, the loss is not big, but it is obviously impossible to swallow this tone.
Today's King of Chu, Fu Chu, came to power through a coup and has been busy stabilizing his political power. He does not dare to start a war casually, but it is okay to play some tricks to disgust the Qin State.
The Xinzheng rebellion was Chu's revenge plan.
——The above is the tentative conclusion of this matter within the Qin State.
Overall, the cause, process, and results of this rebellion are very clear, and the Qin State is convinced of this conclusion from top to bottom.
Zhang Han went on to say, "Because of this incident, the right minister Changping Jun, who is the son of Chu State, has just been demoted by the king to Yingchen garrison, the old capital of Chu State."
Lord Changping was demoted from Xianyang?
Gu Xun immediately detects the elements.
As a cheating prophet, he immediately understood that inciting the old Korean aristocrats to rebel was probably not what King Chu had in mind.
In other words, at least it was not just King Chu’s intention, but also Lord Changping’s push.