Qin Emperor Ziying

Chapter 28 Divine Guard

The smoke dissipated, and the three cities of Raoyang, Liyang, and Wuyuan regained their former peace.What is different from the past is that now the three cities have changed their owners.

There were still more than 3000 captured by the Yan army in the capture of Liyang and Wuyuan. After discussing with Sima Shang, Ziying selected more than 1 prisoners who did not have much hatred against the Raoyang army and had no relatives who died in the previous two battles. He joined the Raoyang army, and by chance, the number of subordinates under Ziying's command reached [-].

Although Raoyang has sufficient food and grass, the capture of the two cities of Liyang and Wuyuan has also harvested a lot of supplies.But at this time, the number of people under his command has reached 1, and it will be difficult to obtain supplies from Handan after he does not obey the Handan government order later, so the problem of feeding the 1 horses has to be solved by himself.

And now that the number of cities he actually controls has reached three, it is a bit biased for his subordinates to still call him the Raoyang Army.

Soon after returning to Raoyang, Ziying invited Sima Shang to discuss the next step.

As for whether Handan, the two cities of Liyang and Wuyuan, will send county magistrates to come, it is not in the scope of Ziying's consideration at all.

"Mr. Raoyang, as you said, if you don't respect Handan's decree, what can you do if King Zhao sent troops to conquer us?" After hearing Ziying's initial thoughts, Sima Shang's first reaction was that he would not obey orders this time, and he could use Liyang's change Prevarication, if you continue to refuse to listen to the transfer in the future, will it lead to criticism.

After Sima Shang finished speaking, Ziying naturally couldn't tell Sima Shang directly: "My lord will make a calculation. In the next few years, the Qin National Congress will be suppressed by the army every now and then. Before Zhao's demise, he will not have the energy to attack." If this is the case, even Ziying I am afraid that the contemporary giants will also be regarded as bewitched by Gai Nie.

After thinking about the appropriate rhetoric, Ziying said: "Now South Korea is on the verge of collapse. Qin's delay in destroying South Korea is just because he is worried that the destruction of South Korea will make the other five countries feel a sense of crisis. It was because of this that Qi was strong and destroyed Song. One factor led to the five countries attacking Qi, and Qi was almost wiped out as a result.

And now, if Qin State directly destroys South Korea, it will definitely prompt the other five eastern countries to unite again and jointly resist Qin State.Now that Yan State is weak, Qi State only wants to protect itself, Chu State has lost even its old capital, and Wei State has been in a slump since the death of Lord Xinling and has continuously lost its land. Now there are only those who can resist Qin State one or two Zhao Guo is gone.

Therefore, before destroying South Korea, Qin State will definitely weaken Zhao State as much as possible, making Zhao State incapable of organizing all countries to attack Qin again.

Judging from the wars in the past few years, it can be seen that Qin State did the same thing. Regardless of the half-dead South Korea, it concentrated on attacking Zhao State. To protect ourselves, even if we do something slightly out of line, as long as we don't blatantly change our flag, nothing will happen. "

These principles seem to be a layer of window paper, and it will be fine if it is pierced. Ziying's current state is like an afterthought. With his own understanding of history, he combined his own analysis with Sima Shang to explain the future direction of the war. come out.

And Sima Shang can also be said to be a famous general at that time, after Ziying finished speaking, he should have understood it, and said with emotion: "If the kings of the six countries understand this principle, why are you here?"

"It's not clear, the six countries are full of talents, and there must be wise men. However, before the war comes, they don't want to get involved in the war, and they all sit and watch the tigers fight. When the soldiers approach the city and there are no reinforcements outside, it is hard to return to heaven." Ziying replied.

When Sima Shang was feeling emotional, Ziying asked again: "Now our army has enough food and grass, but the number of soldiers is getting bigger and bigger. In addition, the lack of food and grass aid from Handan in the later period may not last long. General Sima has been in charge of the army for a long time. I don't know what to teach to solve this crisis .”

After listening to Ziying's words, Sima Shang thought for a while and said, "I have a way to relieve this difficulty."

"Oops, general, but it's okay to say!" Ziying also wanted to know how the method Sima Shang came up with was different from his own.

"In the past, when General Li Mu and I were stationed in the three northern counties, the food shortage and the General and I had no choice but to sell cloth and other goods to foreigners outside the Great Wall. In the bitter cold places outside the Great Wall, the cheap things in the Central Plains on the grasslands were more expensive than gold. In exchange for cattle, horses, sheep and other livestock, the profits are very high.

At that time, I am also acquainted with the leaders of several small tribes on the grassland. I can write a book to them, and we can continue to trade with each other.And it should be no problem for Dai Junshou to go north out of the Great Wall when Duowu was subordinate to commerce and trade in the past. " Sima Shang said calmly.

As soon as Ziying heard it, he immediately understood that this is the most primitive international trade, exchanging goods that are urgently needed but not available on the grassland for livestock that are everywhere on the grassland.Moreover, Sima Shang still has regular clients, and his old subordinates will not stop the gate guards between them.

"Then this matter is entirely up to the general." Ziying said immediately, if the trade with the outside of the Great Wall is done well, not only can you get huge profits, but also you can use it to buy a large number of war horses. Ziying understands that although chariot soldiers are still popular now , but will eventually become a thing of the past.

After the three standard cavalry equipment of stirrups, saddles, and horseshoes are born, the future war cavalry will be the main force.

Ziying intends to put forward the idea of ​​these three things, but now is obviously not the right time. Anyone who is a child of a few years old can think of these things will have doubts, and he can only think about it in a few years. However, the accumulation of horses However, cavalry training can be carried out first.

After Hu Fu's cavalry and shooting, Zhao Guo established a cavalry team that could be said to be the most powerful among the Seven Kingdoms at that time, and Sima Shang should be very familiar with it.

Ziying also has his own ideas on how to solve the military ration problem, but it can be combined with Sima Shang's plan, that is, farming.Immediately said to Sima Shang:
"Ying has a strategy, I don't know if it can be done, please advise the general. In recent years, there have been frequent wars, and the people of Yan and Zhao have lost a lot of lives. I have observed recently that Raoyang, Liyang, and Wuyuan have a large number of homeless people. In the wasteland, can we distribute seeds, oxen, and agricultural tools, and order the soldiers to cultivate nearby, so that they can farm when they are busy and practice when they are free.”

The method of garrisoning fields had already appeared in the Western Han Dynasty, but it was limited to the northwest frontier, and it was not carried forward until the Cao Cao period. It provided a strong material foundation for Cao Cao and the north, and the results were quite remarkable.

Ziying just brought the method of farming to the Warring States Period hundreds of years in advance.This is a strategy that has been tested by history in later generations and can effectively solve the military ration problem under the premise of a large number of wastelands.

"Your Majesty, that's very kind. I'll arrange for soldiers to farm in the three cities." Sima Shang replied immediately after hearing Ziying's words.

"General Sima has another matter. At present, our army has controlled three cities, with [-] soldiers. It's hard to call it an army without a name. I want to name our army Shenzhouwei. What does the general think?"

"It's all up to you." Sima Shang replied. In Sima Shang's view, these are trivial matters. In the Warring States Period, many troops had special names. Pawn".

However, for Ziying, the word Shenzhou is of great significance to him. The Chinese civilization has a long history and is constantly flowing. In the next stroke, I hope Shenzhouwei can become himself, the first sharp sword to calm the world and guard China.

(End of this chapter)