Chapter 56
In a generous atmosphere, Mang Mao said: "With the help of the Prime Minister, this battle will be won!"
"We must win! We must win!" Wei Qi also cheered. When the servants at the door heard the adults cheering for victory suddenly from the Nuan Pavilion, they all thought that the two generals must have discussed some wonderful battle plan, and they were also excited. exchanging glances.
"Of course," Mang Mao turned around, "we can fight once, but we can never fight again."
"One battle is enough, there will never be a second war!" Wei Qi said.
"If our army doesn't fight, won't the Qin army also fight?" Mang Mao asked anxiously.
"What does this mean?"
"The people of Qin discuss the merits of the leader, and the punishment of the leader. If one person is killed in the army, he must kill one of the enemy to atone for his crime; if a general and lieutenant is killed, he must kill an equivalent number of the enemy's generals and chiefs to atone for his crime. In Duanzi, it is for killing the enemy and meritorious service, while in Qin, it is for killing the generals. If they do not behead the corresponding heads, the Qin people will not be able to return to the country, and they will all die in battle; if they return to the country, they will be beheaded according to the number of losses. His death will be the same."
"This,..., what should I do?"
"Is it necessary to win the prime minister's country first?"
"Me? How can I solve this problem!"
"First, the Qin army must kill the corresponding heads, regardless of losses, otherwise the Qin army will not retreat, and the plot will be in vain. Second, the king must cut off the land as soon as possible to retreat the Qin army. If it is delayed for a long time, chaos will inevitably occur. "
Wei Qi had a troubled look on his face: "Oh, that's not right, that's not right. Well, aren't we asking South Korea to rescue us? If the South Korean army is defeated, the damage will not be borne by our army. Is that right?"
Mang Mao said: "This is a very good strategy! The prime minister must have a plan to tell the king of Han."
Wei Qi said quickly: "No, no. How can I persuade the King of Han? It's just a word, just a word."
Mang Mao said: "Has your Majesty ever sent an envoy to Korea?"
Wei Qidao: "We plan to send him as soon as possible after the dynasty."
Mang Mao said: "It must not be too late, and the reward must be generous."
Wei Qi said: "How should I say it?"
Mang Mao said: "Why use new words? It's just that the three Jins are one, uniting to resist Qin. Who does the king want to be his envoy?"
Wei Qidao: "The matter of sending envoys has been handed over to Dr. Jia. He has many contacts, so he must have a suitable choice."
"How will your Majesty reward you?"
"Thousands of pieces of silk, thousands of grains. Mang Qing thinks about it, don't make things difficult for me. How can I get these rewards?"
Mang Mao said: "Those who are capable work hard, so why should the prime minister say anything? It seems difficult to sway the heart of the King of Han with mere rewards."
"How much does Mang Qing think is appropriate?"
"With humble views, Han will not send troops without the reward of three cities."
"Three cities? The Qin people may not be able to occupy my three cities. Let the Qin people fight!"
"If you are humble and talk too much, the Prime Minister will calm down."
"No, no. I am not Mangqing, but I think that there are people in the court who want to cede land for peace. Land is limited. Only with land can you have food and silk, right? Only with food and silk can you have salary?? No? No. What will they eat if the land is destroyed? It’s so stupid!”
Mang Mao remained silent, looking at Wei Qi's indignant expression.
"That's it, that's all, don't mention these fool's matters. Let's just settle the matter of jokes."
"Entrusted by the Prime Minister, there is no difference between humbleness and honor. The key to this matter is that we can only fight once, tens of thousands! If we fight again, we will lose!"
"Just take it one step at a time. If you have victory in hand, everything will turn around."
"The prime minister must not neglect the situation. Soldiers are in a place of life and death, and the path to survival must be investigated first. When things are urgent, you may be unprepared."
"Be open-minded, and you will have a good plan when the time comes, so that Mang Qing won't be in trouble."
"The Prime Minister is determined, has good strategies in his belly, has thousands of soldiers in his chest, and has a humble heart."
"Good, good. It's late at night and Mang Qing is tired. Please have a drink."
"The Prime Minister is tired of his work, so I have to take my humble leave!"
"Mangqing is tired of walking and feels very uneasy!"
The two bowed to each other and exited one after another. Wei Qi escorted him out of the hall. The second son of the Mang family was still chatting with the family in the hall. When they saw the two coming out, they stood up to greet them. While the three of them were saying the ceremony, The servants had already prepared the carriage and brought it out. The four of them went down the steps. Mang and his son said goodbye again and went out. They took the reins from the servants and the three of them got on the carriage. Mang Chen took it out of his sleeve before getting on. A piece of money was thrust into the hands of the boy.
After walking through the quiet street and undergoing several interrogations, the sleepy gatekeeper opened the inner door and led the horse into the house. The three sons and two gentlemen of the family had not returned home yet, and someone had already seen the three people returning and informed them. The five people were welcomed out of the hall. After greeting each other and saying goodbye, Mang Mao said, "Sir, please wait in the Nuan Pavilion while I change my clothes." Mang Yin and others then invited the gentlemen into the Nuan Pavilion and ordered the wine and fruits to be prepared.
After everyone was seated and settled, Mr. Hu Zhong asked: "Your Majesty, what do you think when you enter the Prime Minister's Mansion?"
Mang Mao said: "As expected, Sir, it turned out to be Duanzi's doing. What do you think? The king wants Duanzi to make military exploits and control the arsenal."
Hu Zhong was surprised and said: "If you use cloth clothes to control the arsenal, you can achieve great achievements."
Mang Mao said: "What the Prime Minister is discussing is how to make the story as successful as a great victory!"
Hu Zhong said: "How to decide?"
Mang Mao said: "Duanzi is in charge of the army outside the city and has done meritorious service by killing the Qin army!"
As soon as Yan came out, there was a sigh of relief in the table. Hu Zhong said: "Disobedience, disobedience! The end of the road!"
Mr. Cheyou said: "This is exactly what you want."
When everyone heard the sound, they all looked at Mr. Cheyou, but Mr. Cheyou had an expressionless face and said nothing, as if he was a puppet. Mang Mao could only ask, "Why did you say this, sir?"
Mr. Che You said: "To make a road open, it requires great strength. How much effort is the Prime Minister willing to exert?"
Mang Mao said: "When we leave the city, all the soldiers are well-equipped and provided with food and fodder."
Mr. Cheyou said: "It has a constant ear, so what else can it do?"
Mang Mao said: "Only one battle outside the city will win, and the rest will be ignored."
Mr. Che You said: "The suburbs of Liang are stained with blood, but he doesn't care. Would the Lord rather ignore it?"
Mang Mao said: "I would like to invite Han to send troops with thousands of bolts of silk and thousands of grains."
Mr. Cheyou said: "With a little food and silk, how many troops can we recruit?"
Mang Mao said: "What do you think, sir?"
Mr. Che You said: "The merits will go to the prime minister, and the faults will go to the Lord!"
Mang Mao said: "I would like to hear the details!"
Mr. Che You said: "If you have merit outside the city, it is because Duanzi has managed the army well; if you lose in battle, it is simply because the armies are unable to fight and defend. If you have good tactics, it is the merit of the prime minister; if you are incapable of fighting and defending, it is the fault of the superior."
Mang Mao said: "Is it okay to use drag as a supplement?"
Mr. Cheyou was silent again.
Mr. Hu Zhong asked: "I am stupid, may the Lord explain it clearly."
Mang Mao said: "It is so difficult to defeat the Qin army. Its tactics are deep and subtle, and you don't know how to do it. My son must dig deep trenches and high bases, and store up extensive grain and fodder. He will be invincible first, and then wait for the enemy to be victorious."
Mang Yin and Mang Hai both saluted: "Here!"
Mang Mao said: "I forgot what I said. I was in the Prime Minister's Mansion just now. I have allowed Bo, Zhong and Ji to go out to serve in the city, and Chen'er is also among them. Chen'er's strategy is sound, and he can detect the situation of the ground, deploy his troops and prepare weapons. I thought it was an unshakable force.”
Mangchen saluted and said, "I accept the order. But after I leave the city, who will be in charge of the affairs in the city."
Mang Mao said: "Let the civilian army in the city be handed over to Shen'er to take charge of it."
Mang Shen saluted: "Here you go!"
Mang Mao said: "My three sons are going out of the city this time. My uncle is the mastermind, Zhongzi is the vanguard, and Jizi is responsible for the food. They must be single-minded and not make any mistakes. During the subtle mediation, you should use your heart carefully. Is that okay?"
Chapter completed!