Chapter 49 Nanyang
"Meng Tian, do you mean that our army can seize the land of Nanyang?"
Wang Jian was shocked after hearing Meng Tian’s idea in the Qin army camp in Luoyi.
The goal of the Qin army's troops this time was to conquer the Eastern Zhou Kingdom, and there was no plan to attack South Korea. Unlike other generals of Qin Kingdom, Wang Jian was cautious and would not start the war easily and expand the war without reason.
"General, you see, Nanyang is just between Sanchuan County and Nanjun, blocking the traffic between the two places. As long as the land of Nanyang is taken over, Sanchuan County and Nanjun are connected together, it will not only better prevent the State of Chu, but also establish a stable rear guarantee base for the future attack on Chu."
A general who can fight is not necessarily an outstanding strategist. Wang Jian's talent lies more in tactical aspects. After establishing a strategic goal, Wang Jian can complete it very beautifully. As for the construction of the strategy, he is actually not Wang Jian's strength.
Meng Tian received the teachings of Meng Ao when he was a child and stayed in the center of Qin for a long time. After getting more information, it is not surprising that he would consider the problem strategically. It can be said that at this time, the Qin war was planned in the temple and there was no room for the front-line generals to argue. Only after determining the target of the conquest, would he ask the generals how many soldiers they needed.
Wang Jian's achievements were not obvious at this time, and he did not have a place in the court, so he did not consider it as far-reaching.
"The Fan Yuqi rebellion consumed a lot of supplies. After conquering the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the materials obtained could not be compensated for military use." Wang Jian shook his head, obviously unwilling to make up for his own decisions. "At this time, I am afraid that the logistics support will not be available. Although South Korea is small and weak, its city is strong and its equipment is advanced. It takes at least 200,000 troops to successfully capture the land of Nanyang."
The Qin State conquered several times and occupied a small part of Nanyang's land, and knew the difficulty of attacking the city. Wancheng, in Nanyang, is the second largest city in South Korea. It has many soldiers and a large amount of grain stored in it, which cannot be easily conquered in a short period of time.
"Perhaps our army does not need to really attack. Sun Tzu said, "If we do not fight, we will be good." Meng Tian remembers that in history, the Qin army did not spend much effort to attack the land of Nanyang, which is a typical military blackmail. "After our army captured Luoyi, it posed a threat to the new policy of South Korea. The new king of Zhao State was newly mourned, the new king of Wei State ascended the throne, and Chu State had just defeated and was discussing peace with our Qin State. South Korea had no reinforcements. As long as our army attacked Xinzheng, we sent a lobbyist to lobby the King of Han, maybe the King of Han would ced the land of Nanyang."
Is it so easy? Deep down, Wang Jian didn't believe that you could get the Nanyang land with just a mouth. This is also why the Qin people hate the tyrants. The sweet words and achievements made by them obscured the glory of the generals.
"General, how can we know if we don't try it?" Seeing that Wang Jian was a little disbelief, Meng Tian continued, "If it doesn't work, we will withdraw our troops and there will be no losses?"
"Duanhe, has the military supervisor returned?" Wang Jian suddenly asked after pondering for a while.
"After capturing Luoyi, he picked a few palace maids and took people back to Xianyang." Yang Duanhe replied.
There were many rules in the army, and Lao Ai was not used to it. As soon as the Eastern Zhou Dynasty captured, Lao Ai rushed back to Xianyang. Anyway, he walked to the military camp and had no choice but to make military achievements. Zhao Ji wanted to give him the Changxin Hou, which would block the Qin people's mouths.
After a good battle, Wang Jian planned it with all his heart, but his contribution was divided by Lao Ai. I felt a little frustrated. If I could really take over the land of Nanyang without bloodshed, no one would come to snatch Wang Jian's contribution. Over the years, Wang Jian was afraid of being neglected. Thinking about being young and unable to be valued by the king, I would be afraid that there would be no chance in the future. Meng Tian was young and grew up quickly, and she would still be the world of young people in the future!
If Meng Tian knew what Wang Jian was worried about, he would only laugh. Ying Zheng favored the Legalist thought and agreed with the military merit system. Zhao Ji made a fuss and named Lao Ai as Changxin Hou. Ying Zheng felt a little sorry for the leading general. When Wang Jian returned to Xianyang, Ying Zheng would have to comfort himself. After a long talk, the dust on Wang Jian's body dissipated with the wind, revealing dazzling golden light, and from then on, he took on the important task of destroying the six kingdoms.
"Meng Tian, since you have proposed to me, then you should have a clear idea of the candidate for the South Korean mission, right?" Wang Jian finally made up his mind.
"Report to the general, I plan to take Ganluo under the account with me."
"Ganluo, he is only fourteen years old?"
"Yes, although he is only fourteen years old, he is familiar with Guiguzi."
Who is Guiguzi? There are many different opinions, but Wang Jian has also heard of the story of the Zongheng family. Among the ten people who studied Guiguzi, nine of them were all figures with brilliant tongues. During the era of King Huiwen, Zhang Yi was the prime minister of Qin and harmed Chu with one mouth.
"Send another 500 cavalry to go with you." Wang Jian was curious about what achievements the two young men could achieve. "Remember, don't infuriate King Han, I don't want you to have any accidents!"
"promise!"
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In the palace of Xinzheng, South Korea, the king of Han sat on the throne with lice, and the six gods were in control.
"Dear friends, the Qin army is coming to attack, Xinzheng is about to lose its protection, what should we do?" The lice looked at the ranks of generals, hoping that a general would come out to share the worries of the king. Perhaps because he felt the eager expectations of the King of Han, the generals lowered their heads and counted the ants on the ground with their eyes, and did not dare to look at the King of Han.
There was no way, the generals of South Korea had already lost their blood by Qin. In the Battle of Yique, the Han-Wei coalition army was almost wiped out, to be precise, the Han-Wei army was wiped out. In the Battle of Huayang, South Korea was beaten to cry and shouting for help from Qin. Qin waited until the last drop of blood was shed before reinforcements arrived on the battlefield.
The elite troops were completely lost. Every time South Korea fought in war, they almost always gave the Qin people the heads. After a long time, the Qin people heard that they were going to attack South Korea, and they all rushed to the top, fearing that they would not make any contributions if they were too late. But the Koreans were different. When they heard that the Qin army came to attack, they either had a sore throat or a neck, and they were reluctant to go to the front line. The Korean generals went to kill one by one. Later, they all knew that being a general in South Korea was a high-risk profession.
During the entire Warring States Period, there was no general who could do anything. The historical record left by Sima Qian was full of the tragic history of South Korea's loss of power and humiliation of the country until it perished!
"Prime Minister, what are you good at?"
The generals were afraid of being beaten and did not want to fight with Qin. All the hope of lice fell on Prime Minister Zhang Ping.
The Zhang family in South Korea was originally a member of the Korean royal family, but later changed their surname to Zhang and became prime ministers for three generations. Speaking of which, it was really a tumbler in the political arena of South Korea. During the Warring States Period, the three countries of Han, Wei and Zhao had a tradition of appointing people from the royal family as prime ministers. Pingyuanjun of Zhao and Wei Qi of Wei were all figures who left their names in history.
Zhang Ping is almost fifty years old. He knows that South Korea is weak and can only survive in the cracks. No matter how hard he tries, he cannot make South Korea's strength reach the ranks of a strong country. He is quite helpless. After the ambition is exhausted, he only wants to strive to keep the prosperity of the Zhang clan. The young son Han Fei wrote letters all day long to reform and strive for strength. Zhang Ping suppressed such a young man without hesitation.
South Korea has only a small land and population. If reforms come true, we will only die faster.
"The king is a tiger and wolf in the Qin army. The Korean army is weak and is not the opponent of the Qin army. For the sake of the present, we can only send envoys to negotiate peace with the Qin State, and on the other hand, we can send envoys to ask for help from other countries." Zhang Ping said extremely skillfully. Over the years, peace talks and seeking help have become a fixed routine for South Korea.
"Yes, the Prime Minister is right, the king should send someone to discuss peace! "
"I am afraid that the new king of Wei will not send reinforcements?"
"The people of Qi hate us for participating in the battle against Qi back then, so I'm afraid we won't rescue us easily?"
"It is their business to save it or not, and it is our business to ask for help. Do our best and leave it to fate!"
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"Report that the Qin army envoy has arrived outside the northern gate of Xinzheng!" The Han monarch and ministers were still talking about asking for help, and suddenly news from the Qin army envoy came.
"Wait, are you sure it is the Qin army envoy, not the Qin army?" King Han asked quickly.
"That man called himself Meng Tian and came to meet the king at the order of the chief general of the Qin army!" The doctor who was sending the letter replied respectfully.
"Please! Please!" The lice were overjoyed. An envoy from the Qin army came, and the prospect of peace talks shone with dawn.
Chapter completed!