Daily Life In Qin Dynasty

  Chapter 266 Yingzheng returns to the court (two chapters in one)

   "Li Mu is proficient in military formations and is good at defense. With him leading the Zhao Wei coalition army to stand firm, it will be difficult for our army to find opportunities in a short period of time. Therefore, according to this general, the best strategy for this war is to focus on attrition."

   "Our army now has sufficient food and grass, and the logistics is stable. This is a major advantage."

"on the contrary."

   "Due to last year's snowstorm in Zhao and Wei, the country's vitality was seriously injured, and it has not fully recovered so far. As long as our army persists, we will be able to find a suitable opportunity sooner or later."

   "Using one's own strengths to attack the enemy's weaknesses is the essence of a military strategist."

  In the account of Qin Jun, Wang Jian stroked his beard with one hand, his face was calm, and he spoke slowly.

Although Wang Jian's usual personality is carefree and bold and unruly, his style in war has always been prudent. He fully understands his own strengths, understands the enemy's weaknesses, and uses his own strengths to attack the enemy's weaknesses. This is the essence of war that Wang Jian pursues. .

  The cause of this war is largely due to the severe snowstorm last winter that caused serious damage to the five northern countries. On the other hand, Qin was not greatly affected because of its timely response and strong foundation.

  With such a huge advantage, it is naturally impossible for Wang Jian to ignore it.

"Although what General Wang said is reasonable, don't forget the threat from the three kingdoms of Yan, Qi, and Chu. Although there is no news of reinforcements from these three countries for the time being, if the war is prolonged for too long, no one knows what will happen. What."

   "The so-called long nights and many dreams."

"So according to the old man's words, it is better to gather troops to break the surface, choose one of Zhao and Wei, and attack it with all our strength. In this way, even if reinforcements arrive later, we will be able to deal with it energy."

   Meng Ao also stroked his own beard and proposed his own strategy.

  His suggestion was exactly the opposite of Wang Jian's. Meng Ao was usually calm, but he played quite aggressively in wars. He was not going to stick to his own advantage and fight a war of attrition, but wanted to take the initiative to attack.

   Before the so-called war strategy has no results, no one knows who is right and who is wrong, because both Wang Jian and Meng Ao have their own reasons.

  The two of them couldn't convince each other, so they finally set their sights on Ying Zheng who was above the throne.

  Ying Zheng listened to the argument between the two, looked at the huge sand table in front of him, tapped the desk with one hand, and fell into deep thought.

  Ying Zheng can be regarded as half an emperor on horseback, not completely ignorant of military affairs, but it is precisely because Ying Zheng understands the art of war that he is now in a dilemma.

   "How is the preparation over there?"

  After thinking for a while, Ying Zheng didn't respond to Meng Ao and Wang Jian, but suddenly turned to look at Zhao Gao who was beside him and said.

  When everyone in the military tent heard the words, they also turned their attention to Zhao Gao.

The "over there" in Ying Zheng's mouth naturally refers to [Luo Wang]. During this period of time, under the deliberate arrangement of Ying Zheng and [Luo Wang], Zhao Gao has gradually begun to appear in the public eye as a contact person of [Luo Wang] .

   "Going back to the king, we only need one last opportunity, and the biggest trouble in this war can be solved there."

   I don't know if it's because of the contrast, but in this masculine military camp, Zhao Gao's voice and demeanor seem more feminine.

  Meng Ao and Wang Jian frowned slightly when they heard Zhao Gao's words.

  Actually, most generals in the army don’t think highly of Zhao Gao, and don’t like [Luo Wang]’s style of acting in secret, but they have to admit that [Luo Wang] did play a big role in this war.

  Others may not be clear.

But now the generals in this military tent have basically heard a little bit of news, knowing that the three kingdoms of Yan, Qi, and Chu have not come to support so far. work behind the scenes.

   "Get them up to speed."

   "Here."

   "As for..."

  After getting the information about [Luowang] from Zhao Gao, Ying Zheng turned his head and was about to continue discussing tactics with Wang Jian and Meng Ao, but just as he opened his mouth, suddenly there was a rush of footsteps outside the door.

   "Report, report to the king, Xianyang urgent report."

  The words of the scout interrupted Ying Zheng's words. Ying Zheng was surprised for a moment, not understanding what urgent report was sent at this time.

   "Submit it."

"yes."

   The scouts fetched the urgent report, and Ying Zheng opened it and took a look.

   Next second.

   Ying Zheng's gaze shrank, his expression suddenly froze.

   Seeing Ying Zheng's reaction, Meng Ao, Wang Jian and other generals in the army looked at each other, feeling a bad premonition in their hearts, and couldn't help asking.

   "Your Majesty, what happened in court?"

  Ying Zheng clenched his fists, and after a while, let out a long breath, glanced at the many generals in the military tent, and said slowly: "The empress dowager... died."

   "What? The Empress Dowager..."

  After Ying Zheng finished speaking, Meng Ao, Wang Jian and the others instantly widened their eyes with astonishment.

  The news of the death of the Empress Dowager Huayang was obviously an extremely unexpected event for Wang Jian and others. It was undoubtedly a major event that could shake the entire Qin State.

  But if you really want to talk about how important things are, they are just that.

  After all, the Empress Dowager Huayang is already at this age, even if she died suddenly, it is not an unacceptable thing.

   It's just that she died during Yingzheng Yujia's personal conquest, so it seemed a little sudden and troublesome.

   "I also ask the king to express his condolences."

   "My Majesty, my condolences."

   After the generals were surprised at the beginning, they soon began to comfort Ying Zheng, but this kind of comfort, etiquette is far more important than intentions.

   "All generals, get up!"

   Ying Zheng wasn't too sad, but he still had to do what he should.

  The conversation between the two parties did not officially enter the topic until the monarchs and ministers in the camp pretended to go through the 'process'.

  Wang Jian took the lead and said, "I don't know how the king plans to arrange the funeral of the Empress Dowager?"

   Although this sentence is asking about the Queen Mother Huayang, it is actually asking Ying Zheng whether he plans to return to Xianyang next, or continue to stay on the front line.

  The war between Qin State and Zhao and Wei cannot be easily ended in a short period of time. If Ying Zheng intends to stay on the front line, it means that the Empress Dowager Huayang can only be buried first.

   Otherwise, under such weather, it is estimated that within a few days, the body of the Empress Dowager Huayang will stink.

   But if Yingzheng plans to return to Xianyang to handle the funeral, it means that Yingzheng will not be able to participate in the next war, because according to etiquette, after the death of the Empress Dowager Huayang, Yingzheng needs to observe filial piety for at least half a year.

  If he chooses the former, Ying Zheng will easily be branded as 'unfilial'. It is estimated that even the Ying clan will have to send people to the front line to urge him. After all, the affairs of the elders in the family are still very important at the moment.

  But if you choose the latter, it will easily affect the morale of the frontline soldiers today.

  In fact, Ying Zheng himself did not play a particularly important role in this war. Now there are so many strong generals in the Qin army. Although Ying Zheng understands military affairs, he is only half an emperor on horseback.

Under normal circumstances.

   His presence or absence doesn't make that much difference to the war.

   But the problem is that before this expedition, Yingzheng has already branded the name of "Yujia's personal expedition". If the war is halfway through now, Yingzheng suddenly withdraws to Xianyang.

  Even if there are sufficient reasons, it is an indisputable fact that the coach 'fleeing' is after all.

   Ying Zheng's gaze was a bit complicated.

   In good conscience.

   When the Queen Mother Huayang passed away, Ying Zheng didn't feel too sad. After all, what the old man did during this period of time had already made him heartbroken to his grandmother.

   It's just that although there is no sadness, when the news of the death of the Empress Dowager Huayang came, Ying Zheng would inevitably feel a little bit emotional.

   "The widow will send a person of sufficient weight to replace the widow."

   After a long time, Ying Zheng said.

Yingzheng finally chose to return to Xianyang, but it was not because Yingzheng cared too much about his own reputation, but part of the reason why he decided to "go to the imperial conquest" this time was to set up a new life in Xianyang after he left. a game.

  But now that the Queen Mother Huayang has passed away, Yingzheng's original plan has been completely disrupted.

   Coupled with the fact that the battle on the front line is going well, the current Qin army is almost suppressing the Zhao Wei coalition army to fight again. Ying Zheng will continue to stay here, and he does not have much other functions besides acting as a "mascot".

  So instead of staying here to waste time, it is better to take this opportunity to return to Xianyang and go back to deal with the court affairs.

   As for his departure, it may affect the morale of the frontline soldiers.

  Ying Zheng has also considered this point, as long as he finds someone with a high reputation in the army to replace him as a "royal conscript", such a person is hard to find, but it happens that there is one in Xianyang now.

   "The minister will send someone to **** the king back to Xianyang."

   None of the generals in the barracks reacted to Ying Zheng's decision. Now that the Qin army has a great advantage on the battlefield, even if the morale of Ying Zheng's return to Xianyang has declined, the impact is not too great.

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   Two days later.

  Ying Zheng's carriage ran wildly along the newly repaired 'Concrete Official Road', and after changing horses seven or eight times in a row, it rushed back to Xianyang smoothly.

  When he heard the news that Ying Zheng had returned to Xianyang, Mo Jun rushed to deal with the business immediately.

   "Finally, I'm able to do business. I've been exhausted these few days. After this matter is over, I have to go back and rest for two years."

   Sitting in the carriage, Mo Jun muttered in a low voice.

   Think back.

  Since Mr. Mo became king, he has stayed in Hanzhong for such a long time, and the number of times he came to Xianyang to do business does not exceed ten times in total, and each stay basically does not exceed three days.

   And this time, it took almost a full month. When did he do such a tiring job?

   Not long.

  The carriage arrived outside Xianyang Palace, Mo Jun got off the carriage and walked into the palace.

  When he came to Zhangtai Palace, Yingzheng was inspecting the political affairs handled by Fusu's "supervisor" during this period. After Mo Jun arrived, Yingzheng put down the memorial in his hand and said something to Fusu.

   "Fusu, step back first!"

   "My son obeys."

   Fusu saluted Yingzheng respectfully, and when passing by Mo Jun, he saluted respectfully again. Of course, Jun Mo also saluted politely.

   After Fusu left, Ying Zheng looked at Mo Jun with a slight smile on his face.

   "These days, Mo Qing has worked hard."

   "I dare not be a hard worker."

   "How did that work?"

   "The minister has already compiled everything into a book, and I have asked the king to read it."

In order to deal with the business as soon as possible, Mo Jun prepared quite well. A not-so-thick booklet was presented to Ying Zheng. Ying Zheng opened it and looked at it. There was still a hint of a smile on his face, which darkened almost at a speed visible to the naked eye.

   No wonder.

  Even before seeing Mo Jun's memorial, Ying Zheng probably would not have imagined that the Queen Mother Huayang was still plotting against Ying Zheng for the sake of "a lineage of relatives from outside Chu" until she died.

   "Your widow... I already know, Mo Qing, you should step back and make preparations first!"

   "The minister is retiring...huh?"

  When he heard that Ying Zheng asked him to step down, Mo Jun immediately prepared to leave Zhangtai Palace, and planned to return to Hanzhong to take a good rest for a while to make up for the energy lost by working overtime during this period.

   But before he could finish speaking, he suddenly noticed some "slang problems" in Ying Zheng's words.

   "May I ask my lord, what do you mean by preparation?"

   "Huh? Could it be that the widow hasn't issued an edict yet?"

Hearing Mo Jun's question, Ying Zheng also seemed to wake up a little bit. He glanced at Mo Jun in surprise, and then said, "I'm returning to Xianyang this time to handle the funeral of the Empress Dowager, and I can't go to the front line in person, so I'm going to trouble Mo Qing to go instead of the widow. Let's go to the frontline battlefield!"

  Mr. Mo: "???"

   Your **** made me work overtime and become addicted?

   "This... Your Majesty, the minister is a civil servant and has no military knowledge!"

  Mr. Mo wants to struggle again. People are lazy. Before, in order to be able to climb to a high position and enjoy life, Mr. Mo could run around in Nanjun, Xianyang, and Hanzhong.

  However, now that Mr. Mo has achieved great success and enjoyed a luxurious life for such a long time, his whole person has already been corrupted.

  He now only needs to continue to stay in this gentle village until he dies of old age.

   "It doesn't matter. There are several generals on the front line. In terms of military affairs, it doesn't matter if Mo Qing only 'understands'. At that time, you only need to take over the duties of the widow."

   "This, I obey."

  Since we have reached this point, Mr. Mo naturally has nothing to say.

   "However, since I have already gone to the front line this time, I also request the king to let me bring a batch of 'secret weapons' to the battlefield. I hope that I can find an opportunity to do an experiment by the way."

   "Oh? Has that 'secret weapon' been made yet?"

   When Ying Zheng heard this, his eyes lit up slightly, and he was a little more interested.

   "I haven't fully mastered the manufacturing technology, and the current batch is just a 'sample'. Taking advantage of this war, I can just take the opportunity to collect some data."

  Mr. Mo really didn't want to work overtime, but since this class could no longer escape, he might as well take this opportunity to deal with all the things he had accumulated before.

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  (end of this chapter)