Since Peng Yue, Zhang Liang and Wu Guang occupied the three counties of Bushan, Zhulu and Laoyi, they took the lead in abandoning the previous South Vietnamese rituals and laws in these three counties, reopened the administration according to the regulations of the Qin State, and immediately dispatched
Officials went to various places to explain and implement the new Qin laws.
The former South Vietnamese officials were also used with good talents. All those who had been deeply hated by the people were beheaded and the vacant positions were selected from the rebel army. Meritorious officers with both ability and political integrity were selected to fill the vacant positions. For those South Vietnamese officials who were relatively satisfied with the people, they were
It is a downgraded appointment where appropriate.
In just half a month, the Qin government won the support of the people in the three counties.
When the news from the three counties of Guilin reached the Nanyue court, the entire Nanyue government was shocked.
Ever since he received the head of the commander-in-chief of Bushan Camp, South Vietnam King Zhao Tuo had not heard any good news for several days. First, Zhu Lu was lost, and then Laoyi was occupied by the Qin army. In just a few days,
Three of the four counties in Guilin County were lost, and most of Guilin County fell into the hands of the Qin army.
On this day, the King of Nanyue held court and discussed politics in the Nanyue Palace.
"Dear ministers, three of the four counties in Guilin County have fallen into the hands of Fusu. What do you think we should do with South Vietnam?" Zhao Tuo looked at the ministers with a sad face and asked.
"Your Majesty, I believe that we should immediately mobilize a large army to destroy the Qin army in Guilin County and recover Bushan and other three counties. If the Qin army is allowed to take root in Guilin County, then our South Vietnam will be even more dangerous. The Qin State has Guilin County.
After that, whether it is trade materials or soldiers, horses, money and food, they can be transported directly from Qianzhong County to Guilin County, and our South Vietnam will no longer be in danger." Wu Jian took the lead in telling Zhao Tuo his opinions.
"I also know that everything that Prime Minister Wu said is true. If the army is rashly transferred to Guilin County, wouldn't our Nanhai County be empty? What if Fusu suddenly sends Tiger and Ben troops to attack our Nanhai County? What should we do?
Who can protect my safety at this time?"
Seeing the King of Nanyue cowering and only caring about his own safety, Wu Jian was furious.
"My great king, are you still hesitant to move forward at this time? Once the Qin army gains a foothold in Guilin County, it will not only be the Tiger Army that you are afraid of. You know that the troops who captured our three counties in Guilin this time will
How many soldiers are there? Just three thousand! Until the Qin army rose up, we didn’t know that they had been lurking in our Guilin County for so long. For now, in addition to knowing that these three thousand Qin soldiers are called Yinglong Army, we in South Vietnam know
, I still don’t know anything else. Your Majesty, don’t you think this Ying Long Army is far more terrifying than the Hu Ben Army?”
When the officials heard that the Qin army that captured the three counties of Guilin only had 3,000 people, they all showed shocked expressions. Of course, many people also showed suspicious expressions.
Seeing that many colleagues suspected that Ying Long's army only had 3,000 men, Wu Jian decided to tell these colleagues more inside information.
"Colleagues, I know you don't believe it, and I didn't believe it at first. But according to the news from our spies stationed in Guilin County, it is confirmed that there are indeed only three thousand Qin troops in the entire Guilin County. If you don't believe it, you can go to the government privately.
Check the secret report of Guilin County in the library."
This completely petrified these South Vietnamese courtiers, and after a while they began to discuss it one by one.
"Three thousand people can occupy the three counties that I defended by tens of thousands of people. The combat power of the Qin army is too terrifying!"
"Yes, if there are 30,000 people, then our Nanhai County will be in danger."
"Who says otherwise? In my opinion, South Vietnam may not be able to defeat Qin's tiger and wolf divisions."
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When the ministers were almost finished discussing, Wu Jian, the Prime Minister of South Vietnam, spoke.
"Comrades, now that the deal is done, we need to consider countermeasures. How do you think South Vietnam should deal with the Qin State's occupation of the three counties of Guilin County?"
Seeing Wu Jian asking questions, a courtier immediately stood up and expressed his opinion:
"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister of the State of Wu, I believe that we should send a large army as soon as possible to destroy the Yinglong Army that invaded the three counties of our Guilin County. If we sit back and watch them gain power in Guilin County, then our South Vietnam will really be in danger."
"I also think that our South Vietnam should take back the three counties of Guilin as soon as possible."
"The minister seconded the proposal"
"The minister also seconded the proposal."
…
At one time, more than half of the South Vietnamese courtiers expressed their support for the recovery of the three counties of Guilin County.
After all the courtiers who supported the recovery of the three counties of Guilin County finished expressing their opinions, only one courtier who had remained silent stood up.
"Your Majesty, I believe that what Xiang Wu and his colleagues said are actually misleading the country. Using Nanyue, which only has the strength of four counties, to resist the Qin Dynasty, which has thirty-five counties, is really an attempt to attack a stone with an egg. Besides, our four counties in Nanyue are all rich in resources.
How can a poor land resist the wolf-like Great Qin? I boldly advise the king to surrender his status and become a minister to Qin. Only in this way can we keep South Vietnam safe."
Seeing someone taking the lead, a group of compromising South Vietnamese courtiers who had been waiting and watching began to express their stance.
"Your Majesty, I also think that our country, South Vietnam, should surrender to the Qin Dynasty again. Only in this way can we, South Vietnam, turn disaster into good fortune."
"I also believe that the Qin Dynasty is by no means an enemy of our country in South Vietnam, and we in South Vietnam should surrender as soon as possible."
…
Seeing a group of courtiers below confronting each other, Zhao Tuo's face gradually became serious. Only then did Zhao Tuo realize that South Vietnam was on the verge of splitting. Judging from the remarks of these courtiers, whether they advocate war or peace,
They all have a certain degree of persuasion.
Wu Jian looked at the confused Zhao Tuo and shook his head. After much hesitation, he decided to go out and tell the truth.
"Your Majesty, regardless of whether we are the master of war or peace, we have just changed a master and continue to be slaves. But what about you? Can you continue to be a king in a different place? Do you think Young Master Fusu will tolerate a rebellious person who takes advantage of the chaos to stand on his own feet?
Is that so? Anyone in the civil and military circles of this dynasty can surrender to the Qin State, but you cannot. Because you have no way out. You may not survive if you resist, but if you surrender, you will definitely be executed by Fusu."
After listening to what Wu Jian said, Zhao Tuo's body trembled slightly. He tried to get up from the throne several times without success.
After a while, Zhao Tuo calmed down. With a determined look on his face, he glanced at the group of courtiers below and stood up from the throne.
"My dear ministers, I have made up my mind to fight Qin to the end and never surrender. I will give you a stick of incense to consider whether to leave or leave. If anyone here is afraid of the Qin army, just leave on your own. I
I will never pursue it."
After Zhao Tuo finished speaking, he ignored the courtiers, stood up and left the political hall. After a moment, only the courtiers were left in the political hall, staring at each other with big eyes.
The courtiers who were in charge of the war before looked at those who advocated peace with disdain. And the courtiers who advocated peace were not used to those warring factions who despised themselves, and stared back with disdain at those warring factions who despised themselves.
Minister.
After about a stick of incense, Zhao Tuo returned to the political hall accompanied by his guards. After glancing at the ministers, he returned to the throne.
"My dear ministers, the time for a stick of incense has come. I wonder how you have considered it. If anyone wants to leave, he can leave this political hall. I am willing to let him go."
The ministers fell into silence, and apparently no one chose to leave.
As if after hundreds of years of silence, Zhao Tuo stood up from the throne and looked at the ministers with sharp eyes.
"Dear ministers, Zhao Tuo would like to thank you all. Since you are willing to work with me to resist the Qin army, then you are my loyal ministers. When I defeat the Qin army in South Vietnam, I will accept your terms. I will definitely agree to it.
.However, I have to tell you something in advance. From today on, you can no longer talk about surrender, otherwise I will definitely be executed without mercy."
In the next few days, Zhao Tuo began to organize his army and prepare for war, preparing to completely eliminate the Qin army that invaded Guilin County.