Fu Qin starts with a plan

Chapter 249 The First Rain in 210 BC
Raindrops the size of jujube pits fell down, covering the majestic palace in an instant.

This is the first rainstorm since the beginning of spring.

It was raining heavily.

Dimly, Ying Zheng heard thunder outside the study, echoing in the bright study, which made him faintly palpitate.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the study was quite dignified.

The memorial placed on Yingzheng's table was sent from Jiuyuan County.

"Yesterday's frontier emergency report, I received a memorial from Meng Tian, ​​saying that the Xiongnu Chanyu Modun raided the Donghu King's tribe, beheaded and killed the Donghu King, and unified the Donghu tribe in one fell swoop!"

Ying Zheng pointed to the memorial on the table and said.

Feng Quji, who was sitting at the front, frowned after hearing this.

How long did it take for the new Xiongnu to succeed to the throne?

How could Donghu, who was superior to the Huns, be defeated so quickly?

Not long ago, I learned that Donghu had withdrawn from Liaodong, and now it was wiped out by the Huns. This is too fast!
After thinking for a while, Feng Quji looked up at Ying Zheng and said, "May I ask Your Majesty, how did the Xiongnu destroy Donghu?"

"Meng Tian said in the memorial that the king of Donghu asked for horses, cattle and sheep when he learned that the Xiongnu had changed from old to new, and the Xiongnu Shanyu Maodun gave them all without hesitation!"

Ying Zheng said, glanced at Feng Quji, and continued: "Even Maodun's favorite concubine, King Donghu, asked for it!"

When Wang Li, who was sitting below, heard Ying Zheng's words, he couldn't help but think of the Mao Dun mentioned by Zhao Kun.

In Zhao Kun's eyes, Mao Dun was the hero of the grassland, not the well-known Xiongnu Shanyu.

In order to bear the burden of humiliation, Mao Dun even gave away his own woman. It can be seen that such behavior is not something ordinary people can do.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Ying Zheng continued: "The king of Donghu thought that Maodu was timid and fearful, so he didn't pay attention to Maodu. The location of the king's tribe!"

"Just three days ago, after a heavy snowfall, Mao Dun ordered people to collapse the snow on the Yin Mountain to block the exit of the Yin Mountain. After Meng Tian learned about it, he sent troops to attack the Huns' rear."

"The Xiongnu asked Donghu King for help on the grounds of the Qin army's harassment. The Donghu King lost in Liaodong. He was not happy at all, so he agreed to join forces with Maodun!"

"However, Maodun took advantage of his unpreparedness and attacked the tribe of the Donghu King. He slaughtered all the tribes of the Donghu King in one fell swoop, obtained countless cattle, sheep and horses, and surrendered the Donghu tribe to the Xiongnu by force!"

Ying Zheng, who was sitting behind the table, finished the content of the memorial in one breath, and at the same time his face was extremely gloomy.

He had also heard Zhao Kun mention Maodun, but he didn't pay much attention to it. Now that Maodun has annexed Donghu in one fell swoop, his power has greatly increased, and he is a big threat to Qin.

If as expected, the next Xiongnu will probably attack the Great Yuezhi and then unify the entire Mobei.

At that time, the Xiongnu family will be dominant and will become the real overlord of the north.

Thinking of this, Ying Zheng turned his attention to Li Si: "Li Aiqing, what do you think of this matter?"

Li Si pondered for a moment, and said: "Your Majesty, Mao Dun is no ordinary Shan Yu. He not only knows how to endure, but also is good at strategizing. If this man is not eliminated, he will definitely be a serious threat to our Qin State!"

Ying Zheng nodded slightly.

Mao Dun's series of plans can be described as smooth and smooth, and they are not perfect.

Taking advantage of the shelving of Qin's Northern Expedition, and the heavy snow in winter, the mountains were blocked, blocking the marching route.

He paralyzed King Donghu again, and then took the opportunity to investigate the location of King Donghu's tribe.

Finally, taking advantage of the enmity between King Donghu and the state of Qin, they pretended to unite, but actually attacked King Donghu's tribe.

It has to be said that this set of plans is quite thorough.

"Now the Huns have obtained countless cattle, sheep and horses, and the Donghu tribe has joined them. It can be said that they are unprecedentedly powerful. Meng Tian was able to switch from defense to offense before, but now he can only switch from offense to defense!" Feng Quji frowned and added. .

Ying Zheng hesitated when he heard Feng Quji's words, and finally turned his gaze to the silent Wang Li.

"Wang Li, how do you think we should deal with the rise of the Huns?"

As soon as the words fell, everyone looked at Wang Li in unison.

Everyone was a little surprised that Wang Li was able to participate in this meeting. After all, Wang Li's qualifications are still young, and he is obviously not qualified to sit here.

But Ying Zheng still called him over, which shows how much Ying Zheng values ​​him.

But seeing Wang Li ponder for a moment, he cupped his hands at Ying Zheng and said, "Your Majesty, the fact that Maodun can do this is because he was sure that my Great Qin could not send troops to the Northern Expedition, so he took the opportunity to destroy Donghu."

"If we wait until next year when the spring is warm and the flowers bloom, Mouton will completely digest the power of Donghu. By then, the Huns will probably have no less than 20 cavalry!"

This is not his bragging, but according to Zhao Kun's previous inference.

In Zhao Kun's impression, Han Gaozu Liu Bang sent troops to attack Han Wangxin, and Han Wangxin and Maodun secretly communicated.

At that time, in the Jiuyuan generation, the Great Wall defense line had become a decoration. Maodun raised his troops to the south, and 40 troops besieged Liu Bang in Baideng Mountain for seven days and seven nights. If Chen Ping hadn't bribed Maodun's favorite concubine, Liu Bang's Han Dynasty might not have begun yet. It's over.

Although Liu Bang was safe and sound after the siege of Baideng, it also made him understand one thing.

That means the Huns are already too strong to be defeated.

At that time, the Xiongnu not only annexed the Donghu, but also expelled the Da Yuezhi, and took control of the countries in the Western Regions.

Although the siege of Baideng took place in 200 BC, Maodun had 40 troops and swept across Mobei, which started with the annexation of the Donghu tribe.

Even if it can't reach the level of 40 now, 20 can definitely be reached.

After all, the Donghu tribe is a large tribe on the grassland, and it is quite easy to gather 20 cavalry.

Don't underestimate the 20 Huns cavalry. The Qin army in northern Xinjiang only had 30 Qin troops, and the cavalry added up was only 10,000+. It seems not difficult to fight 10,000+ with 20+, but it is actually not easy.

"We have already lost the opportunity to take the initiative to attack the Xiongnu. If we wait for the Xiongnu to wipe out all the countries in the Western Regions, then we can only defend passively!"

"That's why I suggest that the Great Yue Clan be dispatched immediately after the beginning of spring!"

Sending troops to the Great Yuezhi?
Except for Ying Zheng, everyone was taken aback?
What is this operation?
The Huns threatened Qin, but Qin sent troops to Da Yuezhi?
Could it be that Wang Li defeated the [-] Yuezhi cavalry and got the upper hand?

Just as everyone scoffed, Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Wang Li: "Is this your idea?"

"no!"

"Whose is that?"

Wang Li shook his head resolutely: "Shu Mo will not be able to say anything."

"Humph!"

Ying Zheng snorted, and said to himself, I'll see what you can do. I really think I don't know it's that brat?

If you and that brat hadn't been getting tired of being together recently, I would have summoned you?
"What do you mean by Marquis Pinyang? Your Majesty asked you something, but you dare not say it?"

Before Yingzheng could speak, Nei Sten who was beside him suddenly became unhappy.

"Say what you want to say, don't say what you don't want to say, what's the point?" Wang Li asked with a sneer.

Nesten was so angry that he blew his beard and stared: "Zi Zi dare you!"

"Don't put on airs here, His Majesty is in front of you, how can you be presumptuous!"

"Okay, okay, you have a temper, the old man will go back tonight and write to Marquis Wu, asking him to prepare the dowry, the old man wants to marry his daughter!"

Wang Li: "."

Ying Zheng: "."

The rest of the crowd: "."

What's the situation?

Isn't it to discuss state affairs?
Why did it suddenly involve marrying a daughter?
Could it be that Wang Li and Nei Shiteng have some ulterior secrets?

Just as the fire of gossip was burning, Wang Li quickly turned his attention to Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng smiled dumbly, he knew about it.

When Wang Li changed Wang Ben's established battle plan, Nei Shiteng strongly opposed it. Later, the two made a bet that if Wang Li could successfully repel the Dayue Clan, he would marry his daughter to Wang Li.

Although neither Wang Li nor Wang Ben agreed, the bet was made in front of the generals. As long as Nei Shi Teng fulfilled the bet with all his might, even Ying Zheng would have a headache.

After a moment of silence, Ying Zheng looked at Nei Shiteng, then at Wang Li, and immediately waved his hands dumbfounded: "Okay, don't mess around, state affairs are no joke!"

After finishing speaking, he asked Wang Li again, "Why did you send troops to Da Yuezhi?"

Wang Li glanced at Shi Teng, and said seriously: "Because the current Da Yuezhi is no longer the original Da Yuezhi, if we don't defeat the Da Yuezhi, then the Da Yuezhi may fall to the Xiongnu!"

Hearing this, Meng Yi on the side frowned slightly, thoughtfully, and then asked: "Marquis Pinyang, why did you want to defeat the Dayue Clan if you don't let the Dayue Clan fall to the Xiongnu?"

"Dayue Clan has a feud with the Xiongnu. They will not fall to the Xiongnu unless it is absolutely necessary. What we have to do is not to annihilate the Da Yue Clan, but to show force and make the Da Yue Clan surrender!"

Wang Li said, looking at Ying Zheng: "Your Majesty, the Dayue Clan is a nomadic people who are good at herding horses. As long as the Dayue Clan is herding horses for the Qin State, it will not be long before our Qin State can form a strong cavalry. Above, compete with the Huns!"

After saying this, Wang Li's eyes shone brightly, full of fighting spirit.

And hearing Wang Li's words, everyone in the study was shocked.

After a while, Feng Quji stroked his beard and said with a smile: "The old minister didn't understand why this kid Wang Li sent troops to the Da Yue Clan. Now it seems that his vision is very long-term!"

"Marquis Pinyang has such an opinion, it is really extraordinary!" Zheng Guo also echoed with a smile.

as for lees
Li Si's emotions were a little complicated.

If someone gains power, some people's interests must be divided.

This is inevitable.

But if this part of the benefits is taken away from Li Si, it will be a big deal.

To put it mildly, it's called falling out of favor.

To put it bluntly, it is called being marginalized.

Moreover, this marginalization will only become more and more serious. Not only Li Si, but also the legalist line represented by Li Si will gradually be excluded from the core of power.

One Zhao Kun had already given Li Si a headache, and now another Wang Li came. Although Wang Li's words had shadows of Zhao Kun, but there was no evidence, that was Wang Li's ability.

The Wang family, one family and three princes, was originally the top wealthy family of Daqin. Now that Wang Ben is back, Wang Li is rising, and Zhao Kun is added, the court of Daqin may change.

But if it is for the sake of the country, the Wang family is definitely the mainstay of Daqin.

If it weren't for Wang Jian and his son, Daqin would not have swept the six kingdoms so easily and unified the world.

As for the Meng brothers
Thinking of this, Li Si felt helpless.

The Meng family brothers are staunch supporters of the eldest son Fusu. These years, Li Si didn't stand in line or express his opinion, so he didn't get close to them.

It may not be so easy to make friends with them.

Seeing Li Si frowned, Meng Yi also frowned.

About Zhao Kun, he had already written to Meng Tian.

And Meng Tian's reply was only four short words.

Stay tuned!

It is well known that the Meng family supports Fusu, but the appearance of Zhao Kun has really threatened the status of Fusu, and of course the status of the Meng family.

But now it seems that Zhao Kun and the Wang family are getting closer, which has to make Meng Yi vigilant.

Of course, although there is a competitive relationship between the Wang family and the Meng family, there is no conflict. Even if Wang Li rises, it will not affect the status of the Meng family.

Just when everyone was thinking about it, Ying Zheng finally made a decision on the plan to send troops: "Okay, let's do it like this. After the spring, send troops to the Da Yuezhi!"

After the plan to send troops to the Da Yue Clan was finalized, the spring rain also stopped.

Ying Zheng discussed with Meng Yi about the east tour, and then took Wang Li straight to Zhao Kun's mansion.

Zhao Kun was not idle at this time.

It seems that in order to ensure the success of the rebellion, he was locked in the mansion with a group of people all day long, and he didn't know what he was researching.

This made Ying Zheng a little uneasy.

On the carriage, Wang Lichao Yingzheng said: "Your Majesty, before the start of the war, I suggest that the entire army should be equipped with a three-piece set of cavalry. In addition, the young master must make more new weapons!"

"Ok?"

Ying Zheng's eyelids twitched, and then he stared at Wang Li: "So, your last big victory is really related to Zhao Kun?"

"Yes!"

Wang Li replied truthfully: "If it weren't for the young master's new weapons and clever tricks, I wouldn't be able to do that."

"That is to say, what you just said was actually Zhao Kun's idea?"

"Young master only told me about the threat of Hun Maodun to Daqin, and it was my own idea to send troops to Dayue clan!"

Wang Li shook his head and said.

"Then you just said no?"

"Even if I say yes, no one will believe it!"

Ying Zheng was slightly surprised, and immediately praised with satisfaction: "Your idea is good, and you have lived up to my expectations!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

Wang Li straightened his chest and saluted respectfully.

Ying Zheng smiled, and asked nonchalantly, "I heard that you have been getting very close to Zhao Kun recently, what are you doing?"

"This"

Wang Li showed hesitation.

Ying Zheng's face darkened: "Why, do you, Wang Li, want to deceive the king?"

"I dare not!"

Wang Li was taken aback, and quickly said: "It's just that the young master won't let the minister say it!"

"You should know about my relationship with Zhao Kun. He won't hide it from me. If you tell me in private, I won't tell him!"

"Really?"

Wang Li looked at Ying Zheng cautiously.

Ying Zheng smiled in his heart, and immediately said with a straight face: "You are not joking!"

Wang Li scratched his head: "Actually, I don't know what the young master is researching. He only said that the weapon is very powerful, more than ten times more powerful than the new weapon given to me before. It seems to be called a cannon."

"artillery?"

Ying Zheng was confused.

Wang Li nodded and said: "Yes, it is a cannon, it is a long-range attack weapon, and its power is very powerful!"

"How huge?"

"One shell can blow a big hole in the city wall!"

hiss.
Ying Zheng gasped when he heard that.

Zhao Kun had told him about the concept of artillery before. He was shocked and thought it was unrealistic. He didn't expect Zhao Kun to figure it out so quickly.

Just when Ying Zheng was extremely depressed, he saw Wang Li slap his forehead fiercely and said, "Oh, by the way, the young master should not be in the mansion right now, but in the testing ground!"

"Testing ground?"

"It's a testing ground for new weapons."

"Then what are you waiting for, let's go and see!"

As Ying Zheng said, he quickly asked the groom to stop, and then Wang Li drove the carriage to Zhao Kun's testing ground.

In this way, Emperor Shihuang was about to witness the hail of bullets before the advent of the era of hot weapons.

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