Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Chapter 753
Don't look at Gongzi Fan as just a martial artist, but he may not really be simple-minded.

Sometimes he just doesn't bother to use his brain to think.

After all, why bother with the things that can be solved by one's own force?
"Brother Fan is right."

As soon as Gong Zifan's words fell, Gong Zihong, who was sitting on the side, agreed: "Let's not talk about destroying Qi, after Qin is destroyed, it needs to be governed."

"If we don't manage it properly and treat the former Qin survivors equally, I am afraid that the Qin people will cause chaos and make our country Wu tired of suppression. At that time, there will be no energy left for the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains."

The state of Qin is different from the state of Chu in the past.

The Qin people lived in a corner, mixed with the Rong and Di, their characters were rebellious, brave and good at fighting.

Wu Guo might not be able to control so many Qin people.

Although, in recent years, thanks to the opening of the Silk Road, Qin has a geographical advantage, collects tariffs, and earns a lot of money.

However, this is the country's fiscal revenue after all, and has nothing to do with Li Shu of Qin State...

In order to develop a huge land of Qin, the wealth that Wu has accumulated over the years may be wiped out!

"Fan Li, what do you think?"

Qingji again set his sights on Fan Li, the official censor who had been silent all this time.

Fan Li smiled slightly when he heard the words, and saluted Qing Ji, "Your Majesty, if it is between destroying Qin and Qi, I would prefer to destroy Qi."

"Although the risk of destroying Qi is great, it can strengthen Wu's own national power."

"As for destroying Qin, I'm afraid the gain outweighs the loss."

Qing Ji said indifferently: "I'm afraid it won't be easy to destroy Qi."

Hearing this, Fan Li, Sun Wu and Wu Zixu couldn't help but look at each other, knowing what Qingji was thinking.

It's no wonder that Qingji came to Yong County specially when he was inspecting Hanzhong County.

Feelings are intended to move Wu Guo's future strategic focus westward!
Qingji finally expressed his true inner thoughts.

Looking around, Qingji finally fixed his eyes on the sheepskin map on the floor.

He walked down the steps slowly, stood on the map, and then pointed the Longyuan sword in his hand to the location of "Qin Kingdom", and said meaningfully: "For the northern countries, I want to destroy Qin first."

"Why?"

"Although the Qin people are brave and good at fighting, they live in a remote corner. For hundreds of years, the Qin people have mixed with the Rong and Di in the northwest, so they are regarded by the princes as Rong and Di, not the same as the Central Plains."

"If a widow respects the king and fights against barbarians, the first to bear the brunt will be Qin."

After a pause, Qingji said again: "In the eyes of the people of the Central Plains, Qin is a strange and mysterious country, because since Qin Mugong's death, Qin has rarely communicated with other countries in the Central Plains."

"The people of Qin are not closing their doors, but they are building a car behind closed doors."

"When the state of Wu destroyed Qin, most of the princes would not participate in it, and it would be difficult to interfere."

Qingji's Longyuan sword pointed to the location of the "Land of Hexi", saying: "The east of Qin State is solidified by Weihan. Beisai Dahe (Yellow River)."

"The people of Qin relied on Hangu Pass for more than 100 years to remain invincible in this world of great contention."

"At the time of Duke Mu of Qin, the people of Qin were powerful and powerful, and were able to go out and compete with the people of Jin for hegemony. When the state of Qin was poor, the people of Qin could still retreat and repel the invading enemies."

"What the Qin people rely on is the steepness of Hangu Pass."

"If our country of Wu can destroy Qin and defend Hangu Pass, we can also advance to attack and retreat to defend, which will greatly shorten the northern defense line of our country of Wu, and take a solid step for the future to wipe out the Six Jins and pacify Zhouzheng. "

"Your Majesty Yingming!"

The strategy proposed by Qingji was approved by everyone present.

indeed!

Isn't Wu's real purpose now to shorten Wu's northern defense line, so as to avoid being controlled by the princes in the future unification war?

After destroying Qin State and occupying Hangu Pass, Wu State opened up another military base.

In the future, the state of Wu can attack the countries of the Central Plains simultaneously from the west and the south.

Even if the army in one direction is defeated, as long as the army in the other direction wins, then the country of Wu will be in a stable situation.

Furthermore, on the issue of Wu's destruction of Qi or Qin, there are some differences among the people.

Now Qing Ji's analysis can be said to hit the nail on the head. It not only dispelled everyone's doubts, but also weighed the pros and cons.

It is profitable for Wu to destroy Qi.

At least on the bright side, Qi State is a fertile land with thousands of miles of land, a large population, and a very developed business. It can be described as a very rich country.

If Wu State annexes Qi State, Wu State's national strength can be directly raised to a higher level.

However, the degree of difficulty is too high.

Not to mention that the Central Plains princes such as Zheng, Song, Wei, Lu, and the Six Jins would not stand by and directly send troops to rescue Qi.

The State of Wu was unable to destroy the State of Qi in a single battle, nor could it digest it. In the end, it could only end up suffering from its own consequences...

It was different when the state of Wu destroyed Qin.

In addition to the need to properly manage the Qin land and prevent the Qin people from rebelling, the Wu State can get more benefits.

However, Wu Guo's destruction of Qin may not be a temporary success!
"I don't know how the father intends to destroy Qin?"

Prince Heng asked suspiciously.

"The matter of destroying Qin still needs to be figured out gradually, and it should not be rushed."

The corner of Qingji's mouth twitched, revealing an intriguing smile.

"Fan Li, counting the time, the envoys sent by the widow should have already met the kings of Ba and Shu."

Fan Li heard the words, and quickly replied: "My lord, the Ba Kingdom borders on our Wu Kingdom, and the distance is not far away. I believe we are already on our way to Yong County, and we will be there in a day or two."

"As for the Kingdom of Shu, I believe the envoy has already seen Lord Shu..."

"good."

Prior to this, Qingji had already sent two envoys to Ba and Shu, asking the monarchs of the two countries to pay homage to him in Yong County to show their submission.

Not to mention the Kingdom of Shu, after all, it is too far away from the Kingdom of Wu to reach it.

This Ba State was once a vassal state of Chu State.

When Wu State destroyed Chu, Ba State sent envoys to show favor to Wu State, but they did not express their surrender.

At that time, Qingji didn't care about the small country of Ba, so he let it go.

"Your Majesty wants to annex Bashu?"

Fan Li asked a question, but actually guessed it long ago.

"Of course."

Qingji pointed to the locations of Ba and Shu on the sheepskin map, and said slowly, "The land of Ba and Shu has salt, copper, and silk weaving, especially brocade silk, which is almost better than the world."

"The two countries of Bashu have a large area and few people, but the climate is humid and the land is fertile, which is suitable for cultivating rice, which can be harvested twice a year."

"If there is not enough manpower, it is impossible to reclaim the excess arable land."

"If the state of Wu can annex Bashu, then it will have Shu to look forward to Qin, which will be of great benefit to our state of Wu in the battle to destroy Qin in the future."

Qingji, as a traveler, knows the status of the land of Bashu in history.

In the end, the Qin people were able to destroy the six kingdoms and unify the world, and the land of Bashu was indispensable.

(End of this chapter)