The autumn is clear and the air is clear and cloudless.

From a distance, on the grassland outside the border, the autumn grass is full of autumn. The breeze blows, waving a golden wave, winding away along the grassland.

Along the Great Wall of Shangjun, the guards of Shiwu stood on the battlements of the Great Wall, looking down at the vast Hetao Plain, and couldn't help but feel a little confused.

Before I arrived at the border, I heard the legend of the villagers that outside the Great Wall, there was a barbarian land outside the Great Wall. It seemed that no grass grew and the environment was harsh. However, the soldiers who stationed at the border for many years could enjoy the beautiful scenery outside the border every year. If there were no Huns, such days would not be very hard.

The soldiers guarding the Great Wall were mainly from the locals in the county, and their families, land and property were right behind the Great Wall, so they could not ignore the guards of the Great Wall.

Suddenly, a sharp-eyed soldier noticed a black line appearing in the distant sky, which was obviously not like the wind and waves of the grassland, and there was a hint of horses vaguely hissing.

"The Huns are coming to the border again!"

With the shouts of soldiers, a rolling wolf smoke surged straight into the sky on the beacon tower.

The Huns outside the border almost every year came to attack the border to steal some population and property, in the words of the Huns, called the Fighting Qiufeng. When Zhao State was strong, the Yunzhong and Jiuyuan on the border of Zhao State threatened the flanks of the Huns, and the Huns did not dare to make a large invasion. In recent years, the national strength of Zhao State has declined, the northern defense line has gradually contracted, and the pressure on the Huns has greatly reduced, and the number of times they have attacked the border has increased.

Last year, the Huns attacked Shangjun, and the main army led by Meng Wu was the backing support, but the Huns did not get any advantage. However, they did not expect that after just one year, the Huns launched a large-scale attack again.

"Report that the Xiongnu attacked the border, and the border was in danger!"

On the official road leading to Xianyang in Shangjun, the messenger with a small flag behind him rode his horse and ran as fast as lightning, running straight towards Xianyang.

After receiving the news of the Huns' invasion, the Qin State's administrative system was operating efficiently. The servants of the Prime Minister's Mansion ran around. Soon, important officials from Xianyang City rushed to Xianyang Palace.

During the Warring States Period, countries made major decisions, and had the tradition of court discussion and brainstorming, and Qin was no exception.

"The Huns attacked the border every year, and the head of Guizhou lost countless wealth. Even if the Great Wall was blocked alone, they could not completely block the Huns." Ying Zheng put out the battle report in his hand, slapped the desk heavily, and said sternly, "The two lieutenants died in the border battle. The county magistrates of Shangjun did not dare to face the enemy. They let the Huns plunder, which really made the Qin people lose face!"

The ministers in the hall bowed their heads one by one and did not dare to speak. After Ying Zheng cleared Lao Ai and Lu Buwei, his power gradually stabilized, and the power of the emperor became stronger and stronger.

"My dear friends, you all tell me how to deal with it now?" Ying Zheng hated the incompetent official. The county magistrate of Shangjun was already on the blacklist in his heart.

"These Xiongnu people are so inappropriate that they dare to offend our great Qin State. I think they should launch a large army to conquer!" An official said loudly, making a voice of pro-secting faction.

"I agree."

"We should indeed conquer these Hu people."

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The Qin people were martial, and almost all the officials of the Qin State went to the battlefield in their early years and were not afraid of war. Unlike the officials of the Song Dynasty, when they heard about war, they were at a loss.

The history of the rise of Qin State, accompanied by the blood and tears of fighting with the Rong people, was mostly obtained by conquering the Rong people. After the Qin State destroyed Yiqu, the war with the Central Plains countries became more and more intense, and there was no large-scale war with the Hu people for a long time.

But the Huns outside the pass were like disgusting flies, and they could not be removed and came uninvited every year. There had been a long time in the Qin court.

"King, the Huns occupied Henan territory. Once they entered the Great Wall, they stood flat and threatened the capital Xianyang. I thought that they should attack the Huns, seize Henan territory, and eliminate the threats from the Huns to the capital!" Changping Jun Xiong Qi pondered for a long time and stood on the side of the pro-war faction.

Xiong Qi grew up in Qin, but he still remembered Chu. If Qin attacked the Huns in large numbers, perhaps Qin would not have attacked Chu. Xiong Qi had some selfish intentions, but it was not obvious.

"What about the Left Prime Minister's opinion?" The young Ying Zheng was a little impulsive for a moment. However, the new Left Prime Minister had not spoken yet. Ying Zheng turned his head and looked at Wei Lin.

"King, I don't know the soldiers, so I'll ask the National Guard what the opinions are?!" The main war faction was aggressive and the male hormones were aroused. Wei Lin expressed his dissent at this time and would only be considered a coward. So he kicked the ball to Wei Liao.

Wei Liao had no experience in joining the army and suddenly became a national lieutenant. Some people would definitely not be convinced. The national lieutenant of Qin was often served by famous generals of the Qin army, such as Bai Qi, but Wei Liao suddenly emerged from the ground.

Ying Zheng intended to let Wei Liao show his face in front of his ministers, without blaming Wei Lin for his slippery behavior.

"I dare to ask the king, next, will Qin take the priority to attack the six countries or attack the Huns?"

"Of course, it is important to conquer the six countries!" Ying Zheng replied without hesitation.

"Since the attack on the six countries is the priority, we should not go to war with the Huns. Fighting on both sides is a taboo for the country." After the Wei State lost Shangjun, it had no connection with the Huns, and Wei Liao did not have the feeling of being invaded by his compatriots. He just talked about the matter from the perspective of military affairs.

"Don't go to war with the Huns, then let the Huns plunder our Qin people?" Changping Jun Xiong Qi retorted.

"Not going to war with the Huns does not mean being passive, but improving the defense along the Great Wall, focusing on the defensive momentum, and after the Central Plains are stable, then send a large army to attack the Huns and take back Henan!" Wei Liao said calmly.

Fight or defend?

The ministers of Qin were obviously divided into two factions.

Fighting on two fronts or fighting on multiple fronts will greatly deplete national strength and will not be worth the loss. No matter how strong the Qin State is, it has not yet gone to the side to carry out a unified war and fight against the Hu people in the north.

"A little impatience will cause trouble for the big plan, and I am also very sad about the losses in the border, but the time to attack the Huns is not yet ripe." Ying Zheng finally defeated his emotions and affirmed Wei Liao's opinion.

Wei Liao's performance made Ying Zheng very satisfied. Wei Liao's plan was calm and thorough, and he made every effort to safeguard the overall strategic interests of Qin, which made Ying Zheng's trust in Wei Liao rise to another level.

"Since you are taking a defensive against the Huns, you need to stabilize the defense of the Great Wall. Think about it, which general is suitable to deal with the Huns?"

Wei Liao's strategic plan to cut off the ridges of the six kingdoms requires two experienced and persistent generals to implement it. Meng Wu and Wang Jian must not be able to leave, and the court officials' eyes fell on Wang Ben and Meng Tian.

Because of Ying Zheng's trust, Meng Tian was able to participate in the court discussion, and Wang Ben was quite talented and had a direct personality, so Ying Zheng could chat with him.

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Wang Ben wanted to refuse, and Wang Jian knew about the plan of the Qin army to surround the Warring States Period, and he did not want to play hide-and-seek with the Huns.

It turned out that the Yiqu people in Beidi County learned how to farm. When the Qin army attacked, the Yiqu people could not escape. But the Huns were different. They came and went like the wind and fought with the Huns. According to the Qin State's military merit system, it was difficult to obtain military merit. When the Qin generals heard that they were going to fight with the Huns, they felt ten thousand unhappy.

"I think General Meng Tian is very suitable."

Before Wang Ben could express the reason, Li Si suddenly spoke and recommended Meng Tian.
Chapter completed!