China's geographical concept has gradually expanded over time. For a long time, China in historical books only refers to the core area of ​​the central plains of the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River.

The brilliant beauty of Chinese civilization is nurtured and matured in the Central Plains.

After the establishment of the Zhou Dynasty, the feudal division was implemented, and the nobles and heroes vigorously expanded the feudal state, conquered the surrounding barbarian forces, and expanded the known civilized world.

At the end of the Warring States Period, the geographical scope of the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period was almost the geographical limit that the Chinese knew at this time.

After the rise of Qin, what he sought was to go east to Hangu, conquer and destroy the six Shandong countries, and realize the unity of the world. The various schools of thought had been contending for a hundred years, and many knowledgeable people called for "the world to return to one".

The consciousness of unity has been awakened, and only Qin has the strength to achieve the call for unity.

The Qin people thought that after catching up with the ground, they would persevere for another ten or twenty years, and after conquering the six Shandong countries, the wars in the world would stop.

The Baiyue land south of the Five Ridges is densely filled with jungles and snakes and insects. It is truly a wild land of slash-and-burn farming. No one has ever thought of taking down such a large area of ​​barbarian land in a short time.

The soldiers and generals did not know, but Meng Tian, ​​as a veteran, knew that the current Qin King Ying Zheng had a sea of ​​stars in his heart. Conquering Chu and seizing the entire territory of Chu was far from the end of the Qin army's conquest.

The Qin army will sooner or later enter the Yue people in the south.

The noon sun shines violently from the south, and the air is filled with a heat. The weather in the south is officially approaching midsummer after June.

There was only a thin layer of veggie clothes inside Meng Tian’s body, with fine beads of sweat attached to her body, which made her feel particularly uncomfortable.

From the Warring States Period to the Qin and Han Dynasties, China was in a warm period of climate. The Yellow River Basin in the north was equivalent to the climate of the Yangtze River Basin in later generations, while the Yangtze River Basin in south was similar to the tropical climate in later generations.

Let’s talk about the Chu State at this time, in the vast Yunmengze in the south, there were many species of rhinos.

"What are the general thinking?"

Meng Tian stood for a long time, staring at the sky in the south, and was stunned. At this time, Jing Su walked up.

After the military agreement ended, the leading lieutenants left, and Meng Tian's central army command post calmed down again. Jing Su returned to the Dark Eagle's place to check the news that day. When he came out, he happened to meet Meng Tian standing in the yard.

"I'm wondering where is the limit of the Qin army's conquest."

Meng Tian turned around, took the cloth towel from Jing Su's hand, wiped off the sweat from his face, and walked into the resting room. Suddenly, a cool feeling surged into his heart.

"The limit of the Qin army?"

Jing Su's eyes were stunned, and a clear look of surprise flashed across his face.

At the end of the strong crossbow, he did not wear Lu silk. Jing Su was very smart. He understood what Meng Tian meant. Meng Tian was worried that the Qin army would sooner or later face the end of the strong crossbow.

"Could it be that the general is already planning to fight against the Vietnamese?"

Thinking of what Meng Tian said in the military discussion, Jing Su's heart suddenly jumped. No one in his hand had penetrated into the Baiyue Land.

"There is no plan. It's just that after conquering Chu, the limit of the Qin army has not yet reached. Xianyang is likely to continue to march towards the Baiyue land in the south."

Meng Tian waved his hand lightly, indicating that Jing Su should not be too surprised.

The Baiyue land in the south is the Fujian, Guangdong and Guangxi areas in later generations. In Meng Tian’s eyes, these places have been part of China’s sacred territory since ancient times. Meng Tian was not disgusted with the Qin State conquering these territories.

It is just that after the Qin army conquered the six countries, was it necessary to continue to march south? Meng Tian needed more information.

"I have a complete plan in my mind to conquer Chu State. As long as I go along step by step, there will be no change." Meng Tian sat down and took a sip of water. "We have almost no understanding of Jing Su, Baiyue in the south. You can now send someone to pretend to be a businessman and go to Baiyue to investigate."

"promise."

Jing Su's heart was filled with storms. He had never thought that the Qin army would have the possibility of attacking Baiyue. Jing Su would raise questions about the order issued by Meng Tian, ​​but Jing Su would not question what Meng Tian decided.

"Xiang Yan has sent Xiang Bo to lead his army back to Jiangdong. You can send someone to tell Gan Luo that he can mobilize the power of the Yue people as much as possible and fight fiercely with the Chu army."

Although the Yue people in southern Zhejiang belong to the descendants of the Yue Kingdom, it is often mentioned in history books. The customs of the Ou Yue people and the Central Plains were very different, and their power was still very strong until the Han Dynasty. At this time, Meng Tian had planned to fight against the Yue people to lose both sides and weaken the Yue people's strength.

In later generations, many people commented on the major decisions of the Qin Dynasty and agreed that there was no need to rush to conquer Baiyue, which had just unified the world.

The Qin State attacked Baiyue twice, killing tens of thousands of people, mobilizing 500,000 people to guard Lingnan, and expending countless money and food. The main force of the Qin army guarding Lingnan came from the Qin army guarding Chu, which led to the emptiness of the Qin army in Chu.

The Qing government later transferred the new Hubei army into Sichuan, and Hubei was empty, which was the same.

Ying Zheng's personality is so familiar to Meng Tian. Even if it is a wrong decision, Ying Zheng will implement the best decisions in his heart.

When Ying Zheng decided to attack Baiyue, Meng Tian could not guarantee that he could persuade Ying Zheng to take back his fate. The experience of Prince Fusu was obviously there, and Meng Tian would not foolishly hit the gun.

It is easy to be a loyal minister, just give advice, but this cannot solve the practical problems. Meng Tian is not a person who does not know how to be flexible and flexible. He can only prepare for the future and minimize the losses of Qin's conquest of Baiyue.

When Qin State conquered Baiyue, with my participation from Meng Tian, ​​it would inevitably produce different results.

While Xiang Yan retreated to Ruyin, Meng Tian was not in a hurry to fight the Chu army. As long as Xiang Yan retreated and had no choice, even if Meng Tian had no intention of fighting, Xiang Yan would think of a decisive battle with Meng Tian.

While sending people to appease the hearts of Chen County, absorb the innocent Chu monarch, and strengthen the momentum, Meng Tian formulated a tropical combat training plan and urged his generals to arrange training.

The main force of the Qin army came from Guanzhong. The humid and hot climate in the south was the biggest enemy of the Qin army. Meng Tian’s army stationed in Taihe did not rush to march south. He asked his soldiers to dry in the sun every day, sweat a little, and get used to fighting in hot areas as soon as possible.

Meng Tian took steady steps and advanced slowly, and the dark clouds in Xiang Yan's heart became heavier and heavier.

Retreat to Ruyin, the Qin cavalry kept chasing and harassing. Xiang Yan was holding a breath in his heart. He stayed in Chen County and planned to use his own way to cure him and organize the Chu people to attack the Qin army's food route, but did not play any role.

Dou Hexi, who surrendered to the Qin army, crazily slaughtered the vestiges who secretly contacted the Chu State under the banner of King Mi Tong of Chu. The vacant fiefs were distributed to the Chu army soldiers who had made meritorious service. Of course, these Chu troops, in Xiang Yan's view, were traitors of the Chu State.

After receiving the news from the spy, Xiang Yan sighed hatefully: "If Meng Tian is allowed to rectify Chen County, my plan to lure the enemy into depth will not work..."
Chapter completed!