My brother Ying Zheng, who dares to kill me?.

Chapter 690 Why does Li Mu deserve to be treated like this! What is the use of morality? Victory is what I want!
After the dirty exchange of interests, Ying Chengjiao bowed solemnly to Ying Zheng and said, "Your Majesty, I am the Prince Chengjiao of Chang'an. Please be the commander-in-chief of this battle!"

Wang Jian also changed his lazy look, facing Ying Zheng and bowing, saying: "Your Majesty, General Jian, please serve as your deputy general in this battle!"

Ying Zheng looked at Ying Chengjiao seriously and asked, "My brother, are you confident that you can return safely?"

Even though it was a formal occasion in the court, Ying Zheng still changed the way he addressed Ying Chengjiao to "King's younger brother".

Ying Zheng didn't even care whether Ying Chengjiao could win, but only cared whether Ying Chengjiao could return safely!

Ying Chengjiao felt warm in his heart and said seriously, "Don't worry, Your Majesty."

"Even if I lose this battle, I will be able to return safely!"

With Wang Jian accompanying us in this battle, our chances of winning are very high.

Even if he was defeated, Ying Chengjiao could still fight his way back to Xianyang City with the protection of Bafu, Guafu and a thousand other personal soldiers!

Ying Zheng looked at Ying Chengjiao deeply, and seeing that there was no reluctance or trepidation in his eyes, he nodded and said, "Since the two of you have requested a fight, I will certainly agree!"

"My dear ministers, how many troops do you think our Great Qin should mobilize for this battle?"

Ying Chengjiao and Wang Jian spoke at the same time without hesitation, without discussing it: "Six hundred thousand!"

Wang Jian added: "Since Zhao has raised an army of 500,000, I will need 600,000 troops."

"If Zhao raises a larger army, I will need more soldiers and horses."

Ying Chengjiao added: "In addition, I also need the help of General Duanhe, General Mengwu, Li Xin and other generals."

"Only in this way can we claim victory!"

Wang Jian continued, "But with only these 500,000 soldiers, we should be able to survive the initial confrontation."

"The remaining troops can be replenished after the spring plowing."

After he finished speaking, Ying Chengjiao and Wang Jian looked at each other and could see deep smiles in each other's eyes.

Although Wang Jian really didn't dare to promote his rank any further.

But even Wang Jian had to admit that it was really a pleasure to go on the expedition with Ying Chengjiao!

However, Han Cang was about to cry: "Six hundred thousand! Six hundred thousand young and strong!"

"How much land can they cultivate and how much food and grass can they grow?"

Other court officials also thought that Ying Chengjiao and Wang Jian were a little too cautious.

Ying Chengjiao and Wang Jian are the two most capable generals in the Qin Dynasty today.

Now, not only will the two of them go on the expedition at the same time, they will also have to ask Yang Duanhe, Meng Wu, Li Xin and others to go on the expedition together.

In addition, he demanded 600,000 troops!

How could this be an attempt to force Zhao to cease fighting?

I’m afraid this is aimed at destroying the country!

Li Mu was indeed a great general as he was able to kill Huan Xi in battle, but was he worthy of Qin's cautious treatment?
However, before the ministers could give their advice, Ying Zheng decisively said, "Yes!"

"All are allowed!"

"If you two need anything else, the court will certainly help you!"

Ying Zheng didn't understand why Ying Chengjiao was still so wary of Li Mu of Zhao even though he had already conquered three kingdoms.

But since Ying Chengjiao still decided to go into battle personally despite being so cautious, all Ying Zheng could do was to give him his full support!

Ying Chengjiao and Wang Jian were overjoyed and bowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Ying Zheng waved his hand and said in a deep voice, "Take the Kunyu map."

"Let's discuss how to fight this battle!"

Wei Liao's expression changed slightly, obviously thinking of the bad memories of the previous military discussions before the war that had all gone to waste.

But Ying Chengjiao walked forward as if it was common practice, looking at the Kunyu map held up by the ministers including Wang Bo and Meng Yi.

"There are many directions in which Zhao Wuan-jun can launch attacks against our Great Qin in this battle."

"But I think that to observe this battle, we must first observe the situation of Zhao State."

Picking up a wooden stick, Ying Chengjiao pointed to Wu'an City and said, "Lord Wu'an of Zhao was granted the title of Wu'an City and made Wu'an City his fiefdom."

"But this does not mean that Zhao Wuanjun's base is in Wuan City."

"Zhao Wuanjun's real base is here!"

Ying Chengjiao pointed the stick in his hand toward the north of Handan City: "Dai County!"

"In the early years, Zhao Wu'an Jun often led troops here to fight against the Xiongnu, and therefore occupied and operated in Dai County for decades."

"Many of the county's officials, both big and small, are related to Lord Zhao Wu'an, and most of Lord Zhao Wu'an's former subordinates have also been placed here."

"So I think that Zhao Xiang Guo Kai will not allow Zhao Wuanjun to go north to Dai County!"

"At the same time, Zhao Xiang Guo Kai would not allow Zhao Wuanjun to lead his troops through Handan City."

"Therefore, there are only two directions from which Zhao Wuan-jun can launch an attack on our Great Qin."

"Go west to Taihang, or south to Zhangshui Great Wall!"

Li Mu's abilities are similar to Wang Jian's, but Li Mu's personality is completely different from Wang Jian's.

Li Mu dared to scold the queen as a whore as a subject, dared to scold the king mercilessly, and dared to bargain with the king for food, wages and supplies. He even dared to place his cronies in Dai County and become the local emperor of Dai County.

More importantly, Li Mu’s great-grandfather Li Duizhen had once launched a military rebellion, and it was successful!

Even if Guo Kai had eight courages, he would never dare to let Li Mu lead his troops through Handan City or return to his old nest.

Otherwise, Li Mu would most likely really attack Handan City and support the new king to ascend the throne!

Listening to Ying Chengjiao's long speech, Wei Liao finally stepped forward and said, "I think what Chang'an Jun said is very true."

"In this battle, our main force should penetrate deep into Taihang."

"If Lord Wu'an of Zhao only sends a small army to Taihang, then our army will forcefully attack Taihang and march directly to Handan, forcing Zhao to sue for peace."

"If Zhao Wuan sends his main force to Taihang, then we will confront him head-on!"

"Send another detachment of troops south to the Zhangshui Great Wall, and attack north from the Zhangshui Great Wall to put pressure on Lord Zhao Wuan."

"Send two more troops north to Dai County to disrupt Zhao Wu'an Jun's rear, and east to Neihuang, and then turn to Handan from Neihuang!" "Once the situation of being surrounded from all sides is formed, Zhao Wu'an Jun will definitely not be able to control the overall situation and will definitely make mistakes in a hurry."

"If Yan and Qi are willing to send troops to help Qin, we can form a six-sided encirclement!"

"If any of these six armies breaks through the Zhao army's blockade and threatens Handan City, Zhao Xiang Guo Kai will most likely stop the war and negotiate peace."

After a pause, Wei Liao said with a smile: "Zhao Xiang Guo Kai is not as courageous as Zhao Daoxiang Wang (Zhao Wangyan)!"

Ying Chengjiao shook his head and said, "Guo Wei's strategy of encircling the enemy from six directions is a good one."

"But I think that the Zhangshui Great Wall is difficult to attack, but Dai County is easy to capture."

"We, the Great Qin, can send troops to attack the Zhangshui Great Wall and cut off the route that Wu'an Jun uses to send troops from the Zhangshui Great Wall."

"And the detachment will be sent to Dai County!"

Ying Chengjiao pointed the stick in his hand towards Dai County: "It is difficult for Zhao Wuan Jun to return to Dai County, but Dai County is the foundation of Zhao Wuan Jun's business for a long time."

"If our army uses a large number of troops to disrupt Dai County, or even seize Dai County, it will make it more likely that Lord Zhao Wuan will be unable to take care of both ends."

Wei Liao frowned and said, "Dai County is where Zhao's military is most powerful."

"If it's just harassment and containment, it's not difficult."

"But if we force an attack or even capture the city, the difficulty will increase dramatically!"

"Moreover, seizing Dai County has no direct significance for threatening Handan. It is not worth spending a large number of troops to seize Dai County!"

Ying Chengjiao and Wei Liao argued endlessly over the attack direction of the detachment.

Ying Zheng turned his gaze to Wang Jian: "General Jian, why are you silent?"

Wang Jian came back to his senses and said, "Your Majesty, it was Lord Chang'an's words that gave me inspiration."

"I have been thinking carefully about what Chang'an Jun just said, and I have realized that something like this that involves Zhao Wu'an Jun's energy is not something that only our Great Qin can do. Zhao Xiang Guo Kai is definitely willing to do it too!"

"That is why I think so."

Wang Jian smiled innocently and said, "Can we bribe Zhao Xiang Guo Kai with a large sum of money, and then ask the king to write a letter to Zhao Wu'an Jun, offering him a high position and generous salary to surrender?"

"Then, the letter from the king seeking talents happened to be discovered by Zhao Xiangguo!"

Wei Liao, Wei Zhuang and others were stunned, and then their eyes suddenly lit up.

"This strategy is quite vicious, and it really pleases me!"

"Zhao Xiang Guo Kai is worried about how to deal with Zhao Wu'an Jun. If we can get such help from Great Qin, Zhao Xiang Guo Kai will definitely act according to the plan!"

"We can implement this strategy after Zhao Wu'an goes to war. In this way, we may be able to force Zhao to change its generals before the battle and inflict another heavy blow on the Zhao army!"

Wang Jian's strategy was extremely immoral.

But I have to say, it’s very useful!
As soon as this strategy was proposed, it was recognized by all court officials!

Only Ying Chengjiao looked at Wang Jian speechlessly.

This is obviously a plan you came up with!

Why do you always put all the blame on me?

Wang Jian smiled and looked at Ying Chengjiao and asked, "Why does Lord Chang'an look at me like this?"

"Is this a bad strategy?"

In Wang Jian's view, others could say that his strategy was too immoral.

But Ying Chengjiao has absolutely no right to dislike Wang Jian's strategy on a moral level!

Ying Chengjiao shook his head: "I think the general's strategy is very good!"

"I just think that Lord Zhao Wu'an is the most capable and skilled general in the current Zhao State."

"Moreover, King Zhao Daoxiang promoted Lord Zhao Wu'an vigorously and trusted him highly when he was dying."

"At the same time, Zhao Wuanjun is also a general leading troops outside."

"Just suspecting that he is secretly communicating with the enemy country will not help the Prime Minister of Zhao to eliminate Zhao Wu'anjun."

"I advise you to recruit knights, send out scouts, bribe Zhao's officials, and kidnap Prince Jia!"

"And send Prince Jia to Dai County with courtesy!"

After listening to Ying Chengjiao's advice, Wei Liao's eyes suddenly lit up, and he cried out in a low voice: "If this is the case, then Lord Zhao Wuan has nothing to say in defense!"

The process of kidnapping Gongzi Jia was very rough.

But this is not important.

The point is that Prince Zhao Jia, who was once the first heir to the throne of Zhao, was sent to the lair of the current number one military figure!
The great-grandfather of this number one military figure just happened to have a dark history of mutiny!

Would King Qian of Zhao believe that Li Mu could remain indifferent to the living Prince Jia?

Do the court officials dare to guarantee that Prince Jia was not kidnapped by Li Mu?
If this strategy succeeds, Li Mu will either have to wait to be tried and imprisoned, or stage a military coup to seize power.

There is no other way!

The court officials looked at Ying Chengjiao with a change of color.

They originally thought that Wang Jian’s strategy was immoral enough, but they didn’t expect that Ying Chengjiao had an even more immoral strategy!
After Ying Zheng pondered for a moment, he said solemnly: "I think this strategy is very good!"

“We should do it.”

What is the use of morality?

Victory is what I want!
Yao Jia advised cautiously: "But this strategy needs to be implemented in Handan City. Not only do we need to win over the ministers who are truly willing to help Prince Jia, but we also need to break out of Handan City and the heavy siege set up by Zhao Xiang Guo Kai."

"This strategy is extremely difficult to succeed!"

“Extremely difficult!”

Running to the capital of Zhao to snatch people is as difficult as defeating Li Mu head-on!

In Yao Jia's opinion, the possibility of failure of this strategy is as high as 99%, and the possibility of success is less than 1%!
However, Ying Zheng said without hesitation: "Everything depends on human effort!"

"This strategy is beneficial to our Great Qin, so let's give it a try!"

(End of this chapter)