Hengdao Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 587

At this moment in Guanzhong, dozens of riders were galloping along the Wei River.

On both sides of the Wei River, there are not many villages anymore. There are only forts and stockades, which are said to be the private properties of the powerful people in the court.

The powerful chieftains such as Qiang, Gou, Mao, Lei, and Fan followed the Fu family into Guanzhong, not to drink from the northwest wind.

As Di Qin gained a foothold in Guanzhong, they also blossomed and multiplied.

Of course, these manors and forts are also indispensable for the Fu family. If the Fu family's descendants are prosperous, it is impossible to drink from the northwest wind.

It wasn't until near Chang'an that there was some life.

But compared with Kanto, it is only the size of a state city.

After nearly a year of confrontation, Guanzhong became even more dilapidated. Even in the capital of Di Qin, the people in the streets were naked and disheveled.

When he saw the cavalry rushing towards him, he hurriedly avoided them.

The cavalry went straight to the palace, leaving a trail of smoke and dust...

Fu Jian opened the memorandum sent by Pu Ban and couldn't help but frown. If Deng Qiang felt that he couldn't resist, then no one in Di Qin could stop Liang Guo's troops.

The key is that there is no end in sight to this containment.

One year, two years, three years...

The Liang Kingdom occupied all the fertile land in Guandong, and its annual output was almost ten times that of Guanzhong. After the fall of the Yan Kingdom, Liaodong became the pasture of the Liang Kingdom. In recent years, it has been vigorously building sea ships, and the things on the sea are endless.

To the south of Guanzhong is the vast Qinling Mountains, and to the north is the plateau, which is not suitable for farming.

Although Liangzhou to the west was won, a new problem arose.

Liangzhou is rich, Guanzhong is poor.

The people were unwilling to move eastward, so the people who had been forcibly moved back secretly returned within a few years.

The Qin State gradually formed a top-heavy structure.

In the past few years, we have been busy expanding and have no time to take care of the interior.

However, taking care of it is not an easy task. The powerful Qiang and Di clans such as Qiang, Gou, Mao, Lei, and Fan have become the climate. Dealing with them is tantamount to weakening one's own strength.

Fu Jian came to power because he got their support and launched the Yunlongmen Revolution.

If their interests are affected, how do you know they won't help others?

Fu Jian's inheritance rights were originally a big problem, but he was so merciful that all the princes of Fu Jian's line were still alive.

"Deng Qiang wrote a letter admonishing him to fight to the death and break his path. What do you think?" Fu Jian did not lack the courage to innovate, but innovation needed an opportunity, especially under the full containment of Liang Guo.

Fu Rong took the lead in handing over, "This is the best policy, but if you defend it for a long time, you will lose it. It will be difficult for Liangzhou and Guanzhong to transport grain and grass to the front line. Ten stones of grain and grass have been transported to the front line, and only four stones are left. In the long run, it will be difficult for Guanzhong to continue, and Liangzhou is full of complaints."

Zhu Tong said: "If we can defeat one or two enemies, the siege of Guanzhong will be solved. However, we must fight quickly and must not delay. Otherwise, the main force of Ye City's reinforcements will be in vain like last time."

Both of them agreed to send troops, but Quan Yi, the most respected one, remained silent.

Without the mastermind's advice, Fu Jian was still uneasy and asked, "How about some advice, sir?"

"I thought you couldn't come out!" Quan Yi's words surprised everyone.

"Why is this?"

"The five armies of the Liang Kingdom besieged me. They were actually waiting for the King of Heaven to send troops and throw themselves into a trap. This battle is no small matter. The five armies of Liang are all good at fighting. The fortresses are strong and Wang Meng controls them. Once the King of Heaven goes out to fight, he will not be able to defeat us for a long time. , the advance and retreat are lost, the food and grass in Guanzhong are exhausted, and the Great Qin will be in danger of overthrowing!"

Quan Yi's words were serious and thoughtful, and he was also talking about Di Qin's current situation.

There is only one last breath left in Guanzhong, and there is little chance of winning in a desperate attempt.Having been entangled with Liang Guo for so many years, Quan Yi is too familiar with the methods of Liang Guo's monarchs and ministers. He will always give his opponents a glimmer of hope, make them make mistakes, and then pounce on him like a tiger, delivering a fatal blow.

The reason why Fu Jian can still sit on the throne of the King of Heaven is because of the military power of the southern and northern wars.

Once defeated, let alone Liang Jun's invasion of Guanzhong, no one within the Fu family would spare him lightly.

When Queen Mother Gou killed Prime Minister Fu Fa, she didn't hesitate at all.

"Liang Jun is besieging Guanzhong, and Guanzhong is exhausted. What can be done? If you don't get out, you will die, and if you get out, you will die. I would rather fight Liang Jun in a decisive battle!" Fu Jian was rarely emotional.

The pressure on him this year has been considerable.

Quan Yi looked at Fu Jian cautiously, "You will definitely lose when you go to war. The rules are not certain. It depends on how determined the King of Heaven is. Since ancient times, troubles are not outside, but inside. Guanzhong covers a vast area of ​​thousands of miles. How can Liang not be able to gather the food and grass needed for an army of tens of thousands?" The reason why a country is strong is that it must first swing its sword inward, and then it can defeat Huan Wen, swallow up Murong, and defeat Tuoba!"

"Inward?"

Others may not understand, but Fu Jian can.

The huge Qin State had less than 200 million people on its books, and even fewer fields.

"If you want to build a strong army, you must have enough food to satisfy the people. How can you build a strong army and a strong country if you have little land and few people?" Quan Yi bowed deeply.

Fu Jian was pacing back and forth, and his expression showed that he was making a drastic decision at this moment.

Although this is the best option and can fundamentally solve the problem, the risk is too great.

In short, either risk a decisive battle with Liang Jun.

Or, use your sword internally to integrate various internal forces and turn Di Qin into a real country.

Many times, it is much easier to fight the enemy with a sword and just die.

To wield a knife against oneself is a long and painful process.

"Hush -" Fu Jian let out a long breath and his eyes became brighter, "I know that we can go to Yecheng as an envoy. Da Qin is willing to send his son as a hostage. As long as the army retreats, it is willing to cut Shangyong and Hetao. Qin will Liang’s vassal state!”

"King of Heaven!" Fu Rong had tears in his eyes.

What a humiliation this is. Fu Hong, Fu Jian, and Fu Xiong were heroes back then, but they bowed their heads to others without thinking about their descendants...

"It doesn't matter. In the past, Gou Jian sacrificed himself to go to Wu and became a slave to his husband. I should also eat my courage by sleeping on my salary and pass the order. All the clan's property and children's servants should be reported to the court. Anyone who underreports, fails to report, or fails to report is a serious crime!"

Fu Jian started with the clan.

Even Jiangdong is promoting the Gengxu Tujuan, and Guanzhong is still in the lowest level of rule.

"Your Majesty is wise!" Quan Yi admired him in his heart.

This move can test the reaction of the powerful chiefs. The clan has handed over people and fields, so how can the powerful chiefs be an exception?
Secondly, you can take the opportunity to suppress disloyal clans and eliminate hidden dangers in advance.

Although Fu Jian was young, his strategy and vision were not bad.

"I'm afraid that Liang Guo may not be willing to stop his troops." Zhu Tong suddenly interjected.

"This is a way to show weakness and confuse Liang Guo'er. In addition, we need to send envoys to Jiangdong to ask Huan Wen to send troops to respond and buy time." Fu Jian had already thought about the way to go.

Although this road is more difficult, there are still opportunities.

At least they can continue to confront Liang Guo for a long time and maintain a three-legged confrontation.

Over the past few decades, Liang Zhu and Huan Wen had grown old, but Fu Jian was in the prime of life, so he might not have no chance!

"If you endure it for a while, you can make money for another 20 years!" Fu Jian gradually regained his former confidence.

Liang Jun's current five-way encirclement strategy actually shows that it is not sure of victory, otherwise why would it bother so much?
(End of this chapter)