Li Xin smiled and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry too much. As Xin just said, I just don't know much about Xiang Yu. Retreating to Chu Xiang is not a dead end. At least the situation in Da Qin is now different from before. This is our advantage."
Ying Jingyu said: "Yu and General have the same view. The battlefield situation changes rapidly. If a famous general faces a famous general, it will be difficult for one side to completely defeat the other. And victory or defeat lies in the subtleties..."
Li Xin's eyes lit up after hearing this: "What Mr. Yu said is true. Xin did not expect that Mr. Yu has such a talent in military attainments. It is an eye-opener for Xin."
"Xinzheng has never underestimated Xiang Yu, so he dare not say that he can retreat to the six kingdoms of Kanto. But with the situation in Qin today, Xinzheng is much more confident than before and can hold the Hangu Pass."
Jing Yu said: "Since General Li said that Liu Bang would enter Qin through Wuguan, why wouldn't Xiang Yu also go through Wuguan? We must know that Wuguan is more difficult to defend than Hangu, and it will be easier for Xiang Yu to break through Wuguan."
Li Xin shook his head lightly: "Xin is not sure which pass Chu Xiang will go to, but based on Xiang Yu's past combat methods and methods, the probability of attacking Hangu Pass is higher. Lead hundreds of thousands of troops from the six countries to take advantage of the Qin Dynasty.
Victory is coming, and Hangu Pass has been difficult to defeat since ancient times. I think Xiang Yu will be proud of himself and wants to defeat Hangu in order to leave a mark on his record."
"Xin's guess is groundless. Please let your Majesty make a decision!"
Ying Ziying said in confusion: "General Li has been discussing Chu Xiang, but Liu Bang has led a large army to attack Guanzhong. Does General Li have a good strategy to retreat and Liu Bang is sure of victory?"
Li Yao stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Haha, Your Majesty. Xingang has just said that Liu Bang is mostly trying to find tricks. His ability to get to where he is today is definitely not due to his own ability."
"Furthermore, Liu Bang's army is far less numerous than Xiang Yu, and it is not as good at fighting tough battles as Chu Xiang's army. If the temples in Guanzhong are still in chaos as before, then Liu Bang will have a chance to break through and invade Xianyang."
"But at this time, Liu Bang's army has no advantage over our Qin army. If we in Guanzhong undergo a vigorous reorganization in one month, not only will our military strength be increased, but our combat power will also be different from before. If we wait for work in leisure, we, Qin, will not retreat to Liu Bang
Instead, we have to consider how to eat Liu Bang. In case Liu Bang is waiting for Xiang Jun outside the pass, the two armies will combine to greatly increase the pressure on defending the two passes..."
After hearing this, the King of Qin suddenly said: "It turns out that few of us know much about military affairs. After hearing the general's words, I suddenly understood. From this, our Qin Dynasty currently lacks good generals..."
Li Xin's body trembled, and he cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, when it comes to good generals, as Xin sees it, Mr. Yu is the most suitable. If Mr. Yu leads the army, there is great hope of defending Guanzhong and retreating the soldiers of the six countries."
As soon as these words came out, everyone including King Qin was shocked.
Ying Jingyu laughed and said: "How can Yu Hede lead the Qin army? Although Yu Dui was involved in military affairs, it has never been seen before that a large army of tens of thousands to more than 100,000 led an army to fight."
"The only person in Guanzhong who has such experience and achievements is the general. My father and I personally paid a visit to the government, just to ask the general to come out to lead the Qin army and retreat Liu Xiang."
Li Xin looked shocked and said: "Your Majesty, it is a great honor for Xin to be favored by the young master. But Xin is... Xin has not led an army for a long time and is unfamiliar with the battle formation. I am afraid that he will not be able to take up this responsibility again."
"However, the letter recommends that my son Li Nian join the Qin army and serve the imperial court. Li Nian can be appointed as a corps commander or a senior officer in the army. He can hold this position based on his ability."
At this time, Feng Tuo, who rarely spoke at the side, said with a dissatisfied look on his face: "Old Li Xin, today the king and the young master came to visit in person and invited you to take up an important position. Why did you refuse to accept the order without thanking me? Why don't you thank the king quickly?
Are you taking orders?"
After saying this, Feng Tuo winked at Li Xin, fearing that Li Xin would be angry if he refused the king's order.
"..."
King Qin took a step forward and said with a smile: "General Li is still thinking about the past. I see that Li Nian is quite heroic and he is trained under a famous general. Is a five-year-old captain overqualified and underqualified? The lonely king can order him to start from the captain of a thousand men. If
If you have military exploits, you can lead the army faster."
Li Xin hurriedly knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, you must not do this. Fathers know the habits of children best. Although Nian has some military skills, he is the same as Xin when he was young. Xin became famous at a young age and was put in the important position of the First Emperor, which gave rise to arrogance.
I am writing to ask your Majesty to let my son start from the rank of corps commander and promote him according to his merit. This is a safe way to prevent him from following the same old path as me..."
The King of Qin shook his head helplessly: "Yes! I have ordered that Li Nian will follow Young Master Yu from today on. He will be the commander of the generals. If he has meritorious service, the lonely king will personally promote him to the general position!"
Li Nian knelt down on his knees excitedly: "Li Nian accepts the order! Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The King of Qin continued: "General Li, you are a sensible person. No matter how much I say, it will seem boring. I will ask the general to come out again to lead the Qin army. Are you willing?"
Ying Ziying was also afraid that Li Xin would refuse again, because to lead an army in a war, what was most needed was the courage and confidence of the general. If Li Xin's past self-confidence was wiped out, then no matter how outstanding Li Xin's military talent was, he would have no choice but to give up.
Appointed
Confidence is more important than gold...
Li Xin didn't answer for a while, but the two people who couldn't sit still the most were Feng Tuo and Li Nian.
"Father, please stop hesitating. I know how much you want to go to the battlefield again. Today the king is here in person. What worries does father have?"
Feng Tuo also said anxiously: "Li Xin! If you still stay in the house to fend for yourself this time, then I, Feng, will break off all relations with you! If word spreads in the future, the world will know that you, Li Xin, are a coward!!"
Li Xin's face hardened, he sighed and knelt down again and said: "Your Majesty values Li Xin so much that you dare not disobey the king's orders. The Qin Dynasty is in danger, and your trust is like being roasted by fire every day. If your Majesty can trust Li Xin again, your trust will surely
I will defend Guanzhong. If I make a mistake, I am sure I will not survive like last time to face the king. I am willing to die in battle to apologize!"
After hearing this, King Qin's face was filled with joy. He stepped forward to help Li Xin up and said, "General, you are serious in your words. I know that General Li Xin has been studying the art of war in his mansion for many years. He is no longer the same as the previous Li Xin..."
"Li Xin obeys the order!"
"Li Xin is here!"
"King Gu appointed you to serve as the Grand Lieutenant of the Qin Dynasty and command the army of the whole country! Before retreating to the six kingdoms of Guandong, Li Xin was given the right to mobilize all the Qin troops except Xianyang Palace for defense, and the right to appoint and remove generals! You can do anything outside Xianyang City.
Mobilize or train the Qin army without the king’s order!”
Li Xin was horrified after hearing this! This...is this Ying Ziying going to hand over the entire Da Qin into his own hands?
The position of Taiwei ranks among the three Dukes, commanding the country's troops! However, the previous Taiwei only had military titles. They had no royal orders and had no authority to mobilize soldiers.
What's more, arbitrarily deploying troops and generals without the king's order? This is a crime of treason and rebellion...
Li Xin knelt down in great fear and said: "Your Majesty, you must not do this! The position of Taiwei is related to the foundation of the country. Xin has not led an army for more than ten years, and he cannot bear this important position."
King Qin frowned: "General Li, do you still want to reject me?"
Li Xin raised his head and looked at King Qin, with a cold sweat on his head and said: "Xin will never dare to disobey the king's order, but Xin is not worthy of the post of Taiwei, and can be held by others. Xin can serve under Taiwei, so Xin also
He can better cooperate with the Taiwei and the King to convince the soldiers and generals."
King Qin nodded, it seemed that what he said made sense, but he was still a little impatient.
Now that Li Xin has not been in charge of the army for a long time is one of the reasons, and the defeated general is the other. If you blindly put Li Xin in the highest position, I am afraid it will attract criticism or trouble...
"Well, in this case, I will not appoint a Taiwei for the time being. The lonely king appoints Li Xin to serve as a general and lead the Qin army to fight for the country. General Li should not refuse me anymore."
Li Xin was startled, there is no Taiwei, so what's the difference between being a general and a Taiwei? This is a promotion overtly and secretly.
But Li Xin is no longer as competitive and prosperous as he was when he was young.
If you stand alone in the forest, I am afraid it will attract a lot of speculation and slander. The King of Qin will not be able to avoid a lot of suspicion... At least it is best to have someone above you to supervise you.
Li Xin cupped his hands and said: "Xin accepts the king's order! But the post of Taiwei does not need to be vacant. I already have a more suitable candidate in mind!"
"Oh? What General Li said, could it be..."
"Yes, Your Majesty, this person is none other than Gongzi Yu! If I serve as a general and lead the army, then the post of Taiwei must be Gongzi Yu. Gongzi Yu Dingding Xianyang has a very high prestige in the Qin army. I also admire the young master.
At the end of the day, if he can become a Taiwei and his ministers become a general, then all the troops will be convinced and there will be no objections in the temple. If he becomes the superior..."
Ying Jingyu was startled. He didn't expect that when he met Li Xin for the first time and they were not familiar with each other, he would think so highly of himself. He was afraid that he would spend a lot of time speculating and delving into the affairs of the court.
After hearing this, King Qin said decisively: "Ying Jingyu obeys the order!"
"My son is here!"
"I have ordered Ying Jingyu, the eldest son of the Qin Dynasty, to assume the position of Taiwei of the Qin Dynasty from today on and command the Qin army across the country. He can mobilize and train the national army at will without the king's orders! Can you take the position?"
Ying Jingyu knelt down on one knee: "Here, father! My son and minister will definitely be able to lead the Qin army and guard Guanzhong!"