My son, Fusu, please abdicate the first emperor!

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"You have all seen that the Guangdong and Guangxi regions are rich in vegetation and beautiful scenery. The timber business alone is enough for us to do business for 20 years. Moreover, vegetation can produce new timber every 10 or 20 years."

"In addition, there are herbs and various food materials. As for minerals, agates, ivory, etc., there are countless of them. If we can set up camp here and cooperate with the Baiyue people, combining development and protection, this will not only enable the Qin people and the Baiyue people to live in harmony, but also make the soldiers rich."

Ren Xiong could no longer bear this suffering; he had already suffered from dysentery three times.

The tropical rainforest-like climate of South Vietnam made it difficult for the people from the Central Plains to adapt to the local climate, making them feel that life was worse than death.

Fortunately, thanks to the doctor's superb medical skills, he was able to survive.

Some soldiers even came from Xianyang, carrying a bag of soil.

"Doing business, your Highness, this is a good idea. There is no point in staying here and suffering. His Majesty won't let us go back."

Ren Xiong is still as careless as ever and speaks without any regard for others.

Because of his mouth, he was only promoted one level in the military command system in seven years.

Everyone was so frightened that their faces turned pale, but their families were still in Xianyang City.

Zhao Tuo felt that the prince's proposal was somewhat inappropriate.

"How did you think of letting soldiers do business? This is against military regulations."

Fusu looked at the seventeen captains in the hall and said, "The situation in the world has changed a long time ago. I know what the situation is like in China and the four barbarians, and I had expected the mood and experience of the soldiers. But I didn't expect the situation to be worse than I thought."

Although Fusu's words were obscure, they were like an arrow that quickly hit the bull's eye, and every soldier was moved after hearing them.

"In a few days, it will be the annoying midsummer again. Insects, snakes and poisonous creatures will be rampant. The army will have to purchase a large amount of lime and medicinal herbs to resist these poisons."

Summer, the scorching heat, the soldiers used to love summer the most, but now, what they hate the most is summer.

When it was sunny, the sun could bake them to a scorch; when it rained, the water could rise above their ankles.

If there are mosquitoes again, the poisonous mosquitoes will bite them to death.

The treatment of these captains was much better than that of the lowest-ranking soldiers. When they heard that the scorching summer was coming, they were all scared, let alone the soldiers.

"Times have changed, and we should change with them. We can't just follow the script."

"What's more, when a general is away from home, he may not obey the orders of the emperor. The soldiers have been suffering hardships here for a long time, but I know that most of the officials in Xianyang are still enjoying comfort at this time, protected from wind and rain, and protected from the sun."

"Hundreds of thousands of Qin soldiers cannot go home and have to endure the pain of garrisoning here for a long time. This is not a long-term solution. They have only been stationed here for three years, and I am afraid they will have to stay here for another two years."

When the soldiers heard this, they were all dumbfounded.

Fusu is the military supervisor, but he says such things now.

Instead of boosting morale and encouraging the soldiers to cheer up and guard the battlefield well, he actually stood on the soldiers' side and considered them.

This is so down to earth.

"Prince, is this really okay? His Majesty agrees that we should do this."

Fusu looked at Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiong, "You two are the left general and the right general respectively. The decision is in your hands. I am just giving suggestions."

As soon as the captains heard about the business, their eyes lit up. When they heard what Fusu said, although they were afraid of Qin Shihuang in their hearts, they were also slowly moving closer to Fusu.

Fusu only wanted a quick victory.

Everyone in the world now knows that Ji Bu had made a remonstrance. Although Qin Shi Huang once again became famous for listening to remonstrances, Fusu knew that his father, the emperor, was probably eager to eat him alive at this moment, and Ying Zheng would never give up.

Moreover, sooner or later Ying Zheng will know what he has done here, and then he will regret sending himself here.

Therefore, Fusu must fight quickly and win over the commanders as soon as possible, get them to support him, and return to Xianyang to seize the throne. He will then implement a policy of national truce and rest for the people, encourage the development of agriculture, industry, commerce and industry, and prosper the economy.

People in this world have a very hard life.

Gentlemen are forced into the wild and are unable to display their talents, while villains are frequently active in the public eye with their ugly behavior. This is the same everywhere in the world.

It's time to put an end to days like this.

Villain, retreat.

All corrupt officials shall die!
After the preliminary meeting was over, Zhao Tuo, Ren Xiong and several captains left Fusu's garden and returned to the military camp to discuss Fusu's plan for the day.

Commander Meng Yi said, "If you ask me, what the prince said today was really tempting."

"This land of Baiyue is indeed rich in treasures. If we seize the land but don't use it, it would be unreasonable. Those merchants have obtained documents and brought all kinds of people to the Baiyue area frequently, hunting elephants for ivory and catching wild bears for their paws."

"I heard they can make twenty times the profit in one trip."

"more than……"

"..."

The captains talked one after another, and each of them was very happy.

"The prince is truly a strange man."

The soldiers were all very happy. Ying Zheng treated the soldiers as tools and only cared about his own enjoyment, not caring about the soldiers' lives.

But the prince is different. He will think about them.

With Ying Zheng as a negative example, they all liked whatever Fusu did.

Even the prudent and cautious Zhao Tuo couldn't help but say:

"The prince wants each of us to live and live well, just like he wanted both sides of the Qin-Chu war to return home."

Everyone looked at Zhao Tuo, "General, what do you think we should do now?"

"The Crown Prince's military supervisor came suddenly. There are some things I need to ask the Crown Prince in person. But, to be honest, I also hope that we can do some business here. I'm just afraid that..."

"What are you afraid of?" Ren Xiao took two steps forward and asked anxiously.

Zhao Tuo: "His Majesty may not agree. All our actions here must be reported to His Majesty in the end."

When everyone heard the word "emperor", they all shook their heads and then they dispersed.

"How could your majesty agree to such a thing?"

Zhao Tuo watched the commanders leave in disappointment, and he felt sorry for them, but there was nothing he could do.

General Meng taught him that the most important things for a subject are loyalty and righteousness.

Zhao Tuo went out to patrol the camp alone. From the moment he chose to take responsibility, he was determined to give more.

Ren Xiong chased him out alone and when they reached a small forest, he asked directly, "You are usually quite smart, why are you pretending to be stupid today?"

"I'm pretending to be confused."

"The prince's words are very clear. He is worried that the soldiers will have to live in this place for a long time, and they will have to endure very hard times. They will not be able to bear it physically and mentally. But why are you unwilling to support him? The prince did not say anything, but he is waiting for your opinion."

Zhao Tuo stroked his beard and said, "Although I have never been an official in the court, I have seen what court meetings are like. It is a place where everyone fights for power. To put it bluntly, we are just an extension of the power struggle."

Zhao Tuo used his sword sheath to strike the roots of a towering ancient tree protruding from the ground. "Just like a tree that grows big, it is destined to take root everywhere. This war, after all, is not only to satisfy your majesty's ambition, but also to balance the power. I dare not disobey."

Ren Xiong was confused by what he heard.

He didn't expect that the young boy with a green face would quickly grow into a senior military general in a short period of time.

The tone of his voice sometimes reminded him of General Wang Ben.

Ren Xiao touched the back of his head and said, "I don't understand what you are saying at all. Can you explain it more clearly?"

Zhao Tuo looked at Ren Xiong and said, "If you tell others, you will not dare to see the prince in the future."

"What's the big deal? There's nothing I'm afraid of seeing."

Zhao Tuo did not speak. The prince's intention was obvious. He came here to canvass for votes. "Didn't you hear that before the prince came here, he killed your majesty's favorite minister Zhao Gao? Soon, your majesty listened to the advice and abandoned the plan of the eastern tour. Put these things together and you will understand."

Ren Xiong stared at Zhao Tuo with wide eyes and still shook his head.

Zhao Tuo was a little impatient and said, "That's it. Don't ask any more questions." Ren Xiong stayed where he was, neither chasing after him nor leaving.

Zhao Tuo felt sorry for himself and ran back. "What do you want to do?"

"I am a rough man. I became a general by beheading other people. I know that I am different from others. Everyone has his or her own abilities. Mine is my great strength."

"Many people scold me for being brainless, I admit it. But I also know that many people are not on guard against me because I am brainless."

Zhao Tuo was stunned, his face quickly stiffened, "Why are you telling me this?"

"Although I don't have a brain, I am not blind. I can sense His Majesty's attitude and thoughts towards us even though we are thousands of miles apart. But why can't you sense it?"

"I don't care about the purpose of the prince's visit or why he said these words. The key point is that what the prince said can make our soldiers' defense here meaningful."

"We are not saints. We have old and young people at home. We go to war for wealth and honor, for our family, and for our wives and parents."

"Someone ordered us to suffer here, while he himself was enjoying himself in Xianyang. I heard that he already had 10,000 beauties, thousands of palaces, and tens of thousands of ministers. He didn't care about us at all."

"Every time he has a goal, it's at the expense of us fighters."

"Haven't you noticed it in all these years?"

"He is indeed an emperor without precedent or successor. He is indeed strong and arrogant, a leader among men. There is no hero in the world who does not fear him."

"But we are human beings. We are not those names or numbers presented every day. We are living people. We need to eat. We have seven emotions and six desires!"

"He wants to realize his ideal at the expense of us. We need to eat, we need to survive, and we also want to live a stable and comfortable life. But the result is that we are now vomiting and having diarrhea. We have never experienced such a life during the most difficult time in Guanzhong."

"How many brothers died in a foreign land, and how many brothers were left with lifelong illnesses."

“Have you ever thought about these?”

Ren Xiong's series of questions made Zhao Tuo's lips tremble.

"I thought you didn't know. It turns out you know everything."

Ren Xiong sat on the protruding tree root. "Hmph - let me tell you, every soldier in this army knows why the prince is here. Two tigers are fighting each other, which one should we support? Is there any reason to hesitate?"

"But...but I..." Zhao Tuo was very scared. He realized that they were talking about a topic that could cost him his head at any time, and immediately panicked.

He looked around the forest and saw only a few wounded soldiers learning to use crutches on the road at the foot of the hill. The smell of medicine was everywhere.

When the soldiers saw Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiong, they immediately saluted below.

Ren Xiao waved his hand, "Go and have fun by yourself!"

The wounded soldiers had blooming smiles on their faces and limped forward with their mouths grinning.

"Do you know that your decision may prevent more people from returning home and be buried here forever?"

Neither of them looked back. On the other side of the hillside were graves all over the mountain.

Zhao Tuo finally sat down.

"I'm scared..." He covered his face in pain. "Every night I dream that my dead brothers come back to life. They come to me and keep saying to me: General, I want to go home. General, I want to see my daughter."

Zhao Tuo burst into tears.

Ren Xiong couldn't stand his behavior. "If it were me, I would have rebelled long ago. I'm not like you. Maybe I will never become a great general, but at least I won't have to suffer the condemnation of my conscience."

"Sacrificing the lives of so many soldiers for the sake of personal loyalty, I don't think this loyalty is that noble."

It was these words that awakened Zhao Tuo.

"You mean, I can change this?" Zhao Tuo was always afraid. He just wanted to protect people and never thought he would become such a great general. If he was asked to make political decisions, he would always worry that he would kill many people.

Ren Xiao patted Zhao Tuo on the shoulder and said, "Of course you can. The prince keeps giving you opportunities and asking you what you think, but you keep saying 'Your Majesty'. This is rejecting the prince."

"The Crown Prince is the only one who can truly end the war, and the people of the world are looking forward to his governance."

"do you know?"

Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiong were originally generals under Tu Wei, but after Tu Wei was assassinated, Zhao Tuo remained calm and stabilized the morale of the army in the fastest way and reported to the court.

Received great attention from Ying Zheng.

He then seized the opportunity keenly. He realized that Qin Shihuang had lost the support of many generals because he established the county system. In order to appease those famous generals, he had them stationed in various places with a small number of troops, which showed his defensive attitude.

In addition, the First Emperor would frequently travel east, touring the various counties and prefectures. Every time he traveled east, the generals stationed along the way would accompany him to see if they had changed their minds.

Logically speaking, if a better general, such as the Crown Prince, Wang Ben, or Li Xin, had been in charge of this war against the Baiyue, anyone might have come up with a good plan.

However, Ying Zheng chose a group of generals who did not make much contribution during the attack on the six kingdoms, and instead set his sights on some not-so-famous generals.

Zhao Tuo knew very well that these people all had one thing in common.

They were all sons of farmers, loyal to the Emperor, and most importantly, they all wanted to obtain titles.

So there was a war in which a group of generals who had never been famous in the previous wars against the six kingdoms led an army of 500,000 and divided them into five routes to attack the Baiyue.

The outcome of the war was extremely tragic.

Zhao Tuo had seen how the Crown Prince, Wang Ben, Li Xin and others commanded battles.

One of them is good at attacking people's hearts and using strategies; one is good at deployment and communication; one is able to risk his own life, charge faster than the soldiers and stand in the front.

It is people like this who can lead to victory.

But this world seems to be a huge makeshift team. I didn't expect that there are only a few people who are really capable, and most of them are actually weak.

Therefore, once those few people were gone, the situation quickly took a turn for the worse, and the well-equipped Qin army suffered a huge defeat in the Baiyue area due to the arrogance and the immaturity of its military commanders.

Zhao Tuo watched his brothers die in front of him.

In order to consume the Chu soldiers in the army, Tu Wei always asked them to serve as the vanguard, which repeatedly angered the reorganized soldiers of the Chu army.

Eventually they died on the battlefield.

Before Fusu arrived, there was actually a lot of discord among the army.

At this time, Zhao Tuo chose to take responsibility.

He thought that although he was just a small soldier in the past, and his ability was not as high as those famous generals, he could endure hardships, bear hardships, and fight. He was willing to shoulder the responsibility and bring back these brothers he brought from his hometown.

His earnest speech moved the soldiers in the army for a time.

Thanks to the soldiers who endured the wind and rain together, the anger in the soldiers' hearts was gradually diverted to other directions. They admired Zhao Tuo very much.

In just four short years, he was quickly promoted to captain and then to left general. Such rapid growth made him a role model for the soldiers in the army.

Of course, these two generals were born in peasant families.

They understand better than anyone how much housework an old father and mother have to shoulder in a farming family, and how much work a wife and daughter have to do every day to survive in this chaotic world. Everything they do at home is to wait for the man to come back.

Zhao Tuo looked towards the northwest, his heart twitching violently...

The breeze blew over the hill, over one side and to the back of the hillside, dispersing the clouds and mist covering the graves of thousands of people.

Crows gathered on the branches, their sharp eyes staring at the graves below.

All the graves are placed facing northwest.

Next to the grave, the saxaul trees planted by the soldiers have grown into seedlings.

The yellow stamens swayed in the wind, nestling quietly against the grave.

At this time, west of Hangu Pass, it is the season when the Elaeagnus angustifolia trees are in full bloom, and the fragrance of Elaeagnus angustifolia flowers wafts through the fields...

(End of this chapter)