Great Qin had a prosperous age

Chapter 489: Hidden dangers in the army, preparing to send envoys to the Western Regions (please give me a monthly ticket recommendation!)
Several courtiers bent their waists and pieced together a flat surface on which to place the map.

The emperor led the generals to look at the map, and this hand pointed to the hinterland of the Qilian Mountains.

"I want to expand my territory, starting from Longxi County and expanding to the northwest. This land in the Western Region is mixed between the Qiang people and the Huns. The Qiang people have a vast territory and make a living by grazing. The terrain is steep and consists of mountains and rivers. But once the Qilian area is penetrated, I can allow the envoys to pass along this road and seize the treasures of the western land."

When Dong Yi heard this, his eyes immediately lit up.

"Your Majesty has a brilliant plan. The western region is easy to capture, and there are mountains in the south as a barrier to block the Qiang people, while in the north we can form a battle line to help us attack the Xiongnu."

Meng Tian's prestige in the army is no longer what it used to be, but his reputation above the court is unmatched by anyone.

Hearing what Dong Yi said, Meng Tian knew that Dong Yi had seen that the emperor was afraid of him, so he deliberately pushed him away in military and political affairs. Now he is flattering and catering to the emperor, presumably it is directly to replace him.

Regardless of what Dong Yi thinks now, Meng Tian does not agree with this matter.

"Your Majesty - I wonder if this move is inappropriate. Your Majesty first decided to take the initiative to attack the Huns, regardless of the current major events in the country. Now that the new policy has been promulgated, a large amount of manpower is needed to implement it. Your Majesty decided to take the initiative to attack the Huns, and that's not all. Your Majesty also decided to explore the northwest area first, thinking that it is the treasure of the Western Region. It is too impatient."

Faithful.

The second generation was naturally slightly unhappy when he heard that Meng Tian opposed his idea.

At this time, Dong Yi took the initiative to speak for the emperor and said:

"We in China have been invaded by the Hu people since ancient times. Such barbaric people plundered and occupied our Qin land. There has been a long-standing grudge between the Chinese and the Yi people. As your Majesty said before, even if we don't attack them now, we will wait until the Huns After they regain their breath, they will definitely take the opportunity to plunder our land."

"What your Majesty is launching now is a righteous war. He is sending troops out of consideration for the empire. Moreover, he is plundering the land in the Western Regions to enrich the people so that the people of Qin can enjoy it. However, Dazhu State has spoken to stop it at this time, fearing that it is inappropriate. Bar."

When Sima Xin saw this, he naturally chose to stand with Dong Yi.

"Your Majesty, I also believe that since this battle is inevitable, why not prepare as soon as possible. Moreover, the attack on the Western Region is bound to be successful in one fell swoop. After this battle is won, we can also form oppression on the Xiongnu."

Although the other generals with lower ranks were not qualified to fight against Meng Tian, ​​under such circumstances, they all had the expression that the two generals Dong Yi and Sima Xin were right were written on their faces.

Fusu saw it and felt worried in his heart.

He just tried it a little bit, but he didn't expect that the true nature of these generals was revealed.

Fusu couldn't help but be surprised.Unexpectedly, after so long, they still never forget the system of military merit.This couldn't help but send a chill down Fusu's spine, because he sensed the crisis lurking in the army.

These generals were actually not convinced by him.Their original intention was gradually understood by Fusu.

When Meng Tian heard this, he was naturally furious.

Even if Meng Tian is the Dazhu Kingdom, it is just a title. He is still the captain of the guard army and is in charge of the world's soldiers and horses.

Because for Fusu, removing Meng Tian from the post of captain at this time would have an impact on the world, and Meng Tian's influence should be expanded, not weakened.Using Meng Tian's reputation to help Fusu appease the world, he got twice the result with half the effort.

"You guys are talking nonsense. To attack the Western Regions, it is necessary to mobilize troops. The reason why you are in a hurry to dispatch troops is to restore the military merit system. If the country's decree is changed three times within ten years, His Majesty will definitely be popular in the world. Losing credibility in front of others.”

After saying that, Meng Tian clasped his fists at Fusu again and said:

"Your Majesty, please think twice."

Fusu felt great comfort in his heart when he saw Mengtian like this.

Ying Zheng had indeed left him a great helper.

When Dong Yi and Sima Xin heard Meng Tian's words, it was as if Meng Tian had exposed all their bad feelings. Dong Yi and Sima Xin both turned pale.

But when this happened, the joyful look on the second's face had disappeared, and now his face was expressionless.Such an emperor looked so much like the late emperor that the two of them were naturally afraid of him.

The others were secretly delighted, but luckily they didn't come forward to agree with the two of them just now.

The fifth doctor, Yang Miao, had long felt that the question the emperor just asked was lacking in consideration.Now it seems that the emperor came to inspect the army and deliberately wanted to test these people.

Yang Miao could not help but admire Meng Tian, ​​and at the same time he also expected that Dong Yi was about to be unlucky.

Dong Yi was so anxious that he quickly defended himself:

"Your Majesty, the two of us are considering the empire and have no intention of restarting the military merit system."

Sima Qian also said hurriedly:

"I have absolutely no intention of doing so, and please ask Your Majesty to take a closer look."

But in the eyes of the attendants, the second son's face had never looked so cold since he became emperor.

Obviously, this matter touched the emperor's sore spot.

Fusu said nothing.

On the racecourse, the spring breeze blew everyone's armor.

Each one of them had a bun tilted to the left on his head, and the guards held swords in their hands, their eyes wide with anger.

But the person with the highest authority here held a sword at his waist and said nothing.

This can be described as the calm before the storm. All the soldiers looked solemn and did not dare to say anything in response.

Time has made Fusu more calm and reserved, and also made him stronger and taller.

Facing the physically strong emperor who was in his prime, these people all became like sheep. The faces of the soldiers had experienced countless winters, and their cheeks had already been blown red by the new wind from the north.

Today they are all red and hot.

For a time, all the generals were panicking with their huge heads on their heads.

But Fusu didn't get angry. He still said to the generals with an expressionless face:

"I already know all your thoughts."

The generals were even more frightened after hearing this.Dong Yi looked at the ground, knowing that he had said the wrong thing, and now he was afraid that he would never be trusted by His Majesty the Emperor again.

"Be flat."

The second generation seemed helpless.

These generals stood up tremblingly, seeing that there was no anger in the emperor's eyes, but they were still afraid in their hearts.

"I heard from the captured Huns that there are countless gold and silver treasures in this land in the Western Regions. More importantly, they grow a kind of crop that can be planted on a large scale in arid areas."

"Gold, silver, and jade are of no great benefit to me. What I want in conquering the Western Regions is this kind of crop, which I can use to raise cattle, horses, and sheep."

Meng Tian saw that the emperor still knew what was right and what was wrong, so he stopped investigating the matter and blamed the two generals.

"May I ask Your Majesty, what kind of crop is it? Is there no substitute for it in the country?"

"The Huns only told me that there is such a kind of grass, but he doesn't know what it is. Do you know?"

After hearing this, the soldiers naturally looked at each other in shock.

At this time, Manu Tu, who was raising war horses, knelt down in front of the supreme and invincible emperor:

"Alfalfa."

This answer broke the stiff and silent atmosphere just now, causing the generals to look sideways.

Everyone looked over with disdain, and it turned out to be a man slave who was fully clothed but wearing straw sandals.With such a humble status, he should not have appeared in the presence of the emperor.

But when the emperor comes to the stables, there must be someone special to watch the horses. Otherwise, if the horses suddenly startle, it will be difficult to handle.

In the Qin State, there are strict regulations on nobility and inferiority.Even Jiu Qing cannot ask to see the emperor casually.

What's more, a little pony slave appeared suddenly, knelt in front of the emperor, and said such words, which naturally surprised many generals.

Immediately, the Qin Guolang guards felt that they were humiliated. Just as the horse slave finished speaking, three swords were quickly placed on his neck.

After all, it was their fault for protection.

Fusu became interested.

As a time traveler, how could he not know that what he just described was wheat.Wheat used for making pasta is the main food crop that can support half of the country's population.

But none of these so-called civil and military generals could answer his question. Instead, a man slave gave the answer.

"Go back."

The guards took the sword away from Manu.

Fusu looked at the man slave and felt a stubbornness in his eyes.A pair of eyes as bright as knives, giving people a hard feeling.

When Fusu saw this person, he felt like he had seen him before.

"You actually recognize it?"

This horse slave actually knelt down and bowed:
"His Majesty the Emperor, this is called alfalfa. It is indeed grown in the Western Regions. It can be planted in large areas and can be harvested three times a year. It can indeed be stored for raising cattle and horses."

"What's your name?"

"Little man Zhu Li."

"How did you know there was such a thing in the Western Region?"

"The little man used to herd cattle under the Qilian Mountains and met people from the Western Regions. At that time, he got lost, so I kept him here for a long time. Later I sent him to the West, and he told me many things. It turns out that the Western Regions are not only filled with alfalfa, but also alfalfa. Lots of treasures. There are countless fruits and even noodles.”

After hearing this, the soldiers looked at me one by one, and I looked at you.

"Zhu Li, are you familiar with the terrain on the mountain?"

"Reporting to your Majesty, I am indeed familiar with it."

"I see that you are talented, and your words and deeds are quite polite."

"Reporting to your majesty, this villain has a low status. He only depends on the generals just now."

Fusu naturally laughed after hearing this.

"You are very clever. I think you are really underestimating your talent by asking you to herd cattle. I will reward you with the post of Lang Wei."

After hearing this, Zhu Li naturally kowtowed and thanked him.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, little man."

Afterwards, Fusu looked at Yang Mucong behind him and said:
"I need more people like Zhu Li who know the news about the Western Regions and the Huns."

Yang Miao spoke from nature.

"It is said that if you know yourself and the enemy, you can fight a hundred battles without danger. From the map, I can see that there is fertile land in this Western Region. They must live on the land like us, and they will be invaded by the Huns from time to time. If this is true, I can establish diplomatic relations with them first. Form an alliance to jointly defend against the Huns."

"I am worried that when I send troops to attack the Western Region, the Huns will take advantage of the situation and invade. When the time comes, the gains will outweigh the losses."

No fight?

After hearing this, Dong Yi naturally felt chilled in his heart.

Sima Xin also realized that the emperor was testing them, so he became even more afraid of the emperor.

"But today, I have heard a lot of rumors about the treasures of the Western Region. I need these things to enrich the people of our country."

After hearing this, Meng Tian felt that the second generation was no longer different from Renjun.

"Your Majesty, Rong Chen is taking the liberty. Since your Majesty wants seeds, you don't need to send troops. You only need to send a few people over the mountains and ridges to trade with them in the Western Regions. Once you use troops, it will definitely have an impact on the country, not to mention that your Majesty is now He just took over the throne."

"Zhu Guo still understands my feelings."

Fusu said, then looked back, and there was naturally a vast pasture behind the racecourse.

Fusu looked at the vast pasture with worried eyes.

"In this case, I will form such a team to go to the Western Regions as an envoy to establish diplomatic relations with other countries on my behalf. Not only that, but they will also bring back the crop seeds I need as promised."

The emperor looked around and finally focused on Zhu Li.

But this Zhu Li, when he heard that he was going to the Western Regions, his eyes as clear as knives began to dodge.

This made Fusu's face turn green.

"I need people who are familiar with the terrain. I also need generals and soldiers with strong martial arts skills. I also need people who know how to make a living in the desert and Gobi. I also need counselors who know how to make diplomatic relations."

Most importantly, be absolutely loyal to him and want to repay him.

As he spoke, Fusu looked at these generals again.

However, no one among these generals dared to take the initiative to respond to this mission.

Fusu naturally felt that his dignity was damaged.

If you are not a loyal person, you may never come back.

Only those who wholeheartedly think about repaying you will do this matter properly.

But at this moment, Meng Tian took the initiative and said:
"Your Majesty, I have someone I can recommend."

"who?"

"Zhang Yi. This person has always been based in the northwest. When he was young, he traveled to the Western Regions and took a woman from the Western Regions as his wife."

Fusu was naturally surprised:

"Marry a girl from the Western Region as your wife?"

"Speaking of it, this matter has twists and turns. I heard it before and just thought it was novel, but now I feel that this person is of great use to Your Majesty. Zhang Yi was originally from Zhao. Zhang Yi's mother was originally from the Western Regions, and her mother was The Huns plundered from the Western Regions and were later robbed by his father, and this is how Zhang Yi came about.”

"Later, the Qin State attacked the Zhao State. In order to avoid the disaster, Zhang Yi's family took the initiative to flee to the mountains west of Longxi. Then Zhang Yi took his mother back to the Western Regions to visit his mother's old relatives."

"Zhang Yi not only had the appearance of a person from the Western Regions, but also knew their language. However, the search for relatives was fruitless, and his mother also died of illness on the way. Zhang Yi stayed for several years and finally returned to China. .”

Fu Su stroked his short beard, and looked at Meng Tian with surprise, there was such a good thing.

"Dazhu Kingdom deserves to be the pillar of our country, and he actually has such talents under his command."

"I used to live in Jiuyuan and got to know this man. He loves Confucianism and has a righteous heart. It just so happens that His Majesty has established Confucianism in the world, so he can use it."

(End of this chapter)