Daily Life In Qin Dynasty

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

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

"on the contrary."

"Zhao and Wei were severely damaged by the snowstorm last year and have not been able to fully recover. 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 military strategy."

In the Qin Army's main account, Wang Jian stroked his beard with one hand, his face was calm, and he spoke slowly.

Although Wang Jian usually has a carefree and uninhibited personality, in war his style has always been steady and stable. He fully understands his own strengths and 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. .

A large part of the cause of this war was the heavy snowstorm last winter that severely damaged the five northern countries. On the other hand, Qin State was not greatly affected because of its timely response and strong foundation.

With such a huge advantage, it was naturally impossible for Wang Jian to turn a blind eye.

"Although what General Wang said is reasonable, we must not forget the threats from the three countries of Yan, Qi, and Chu. Although there is currently no news of reinforcements from these three countries, 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 what I said, it is better to gather troops, use Arrancar, choose one of the two countries, Zhao and Wei, and attack it with all our strength. In this way, even if reinforcements do arrive later, we will be able to deal with it. energy."

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

His suggestion was exactly the opposite of Wang Jian. Meng Ao was usually calm, but his fighting style in the war was quite radical. He was not prepared to stick to his own advantages and fight a war of attrition, but wanted to take the initiative to launch an attack.

No one knows who is right and who is wrong in the so-called war strategy until there is no result, because both Wang Jian and Meng Ao have their own reasons.

Neither of them could convince the other, and finally set their sights on Ying Zheng, who was in charge.

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 a half-horse emperor, and he is not completely ignorant of military affairs. However, precisely because Ying Zheng understands the art of war, he is now in a dilemma.

"How are the preparations over there?"

After thinking for a moment, Ying Zheng did not respond to Meng Ao and Wang Jian. Instead, he suddenly turned his head and looked at Zhao Gao aside and said.

Hearing this, everyone in the military tent also focused their attention on Zhao Gao.

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

"Back to the king, we only need one last chance to solve the biggest problem in this war."

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

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

In fact, most military generals don't think highly of Zhao Gao, and they don't like [Luo Wang]'s secretive style, but they have to admit that [Luo Wang] did play a big role in this war.

Others may not know.

But now the generals in this military tent have basically heard some news more or less. They know that the three countries of Yan, Qi, and Chu have not come to support yet. A large part of the reason is because of the [Luowang] Working behind the scenes.

"Get them to speed up."

"Here."

"As for..."

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

"Report, report to Your Majesty, Xianyang urgent report."

The scout's words interrupted Ying Zheng's words. Ying Zheng was surprised for a moment and didn't understand what urgent report was sent at this time.

"Send it up."

"yes."

The scout took the urgent report and Ying Zheng opened it and took a look.

The next second.

Ying Zheng's eyes narrowed and his expression suddenly solidified.

Seeing Ying Zheng's reaction, Meng Ao, Wang Jian and other generals looked at each other. They had a bad feeling in their hearts and couldn't help but ask.

"Your Majesty, what happened in the court?"

Ying Zheng clenched his fists, and after a moment, he let out a long breath, glanced at the many generals in the military tent, and said slowly: "The Empress Dowager... passed away."

"What? The Empress Dowager, she..."

As Ying Zheng finished speaking, Meng Ao, Wang Jian and others' eyes widened instantly with shock on their faces.

The news of the death of Queen Mother Huayang was obviously an extremely unexpected event for Wang Jian and others. This was undoubtedly a major event that could shock the entire Qin State.

But if you really want to talk about how important something is, it’s really just that.

After all, Queen Mother Huayang was already this age, so even if she died suddenly, it would not be an unacceptable thing.

This was just because she died during Ying Zheng Yujia's personal expedition, which seemed a little sudden and a little troublesome.

"Please express your condolences, Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, please show your condolences."

After the initial surprise, the generals quickly began to comfort Ying Zheng, but in this kind of comfort, etiquette played a far greater role than heart.

"Generals, please stand up!"

Ying Zheng was actually not too sad, but he still did what he should do.

After the monarchs and ministers in the camp pretended to go through the 'process', the conversation between the two parties officially got down to business.

Wang Jian was the first to speak: "I wonder how your Majesty plans to arrange the funeral of the Queen Mother?"

Although this sentence was asked about the Queen Mother of Huayang, it was actually asking whether Ying Zheng planned to return to Xianyang or continue to stay on the front line.

The war between Qin and Zhao and Wei cannot be easily ended in a short time. If Ying Zheng plans to stay on the frontline battlefield, it means that the Queen Mother Huayang can only be buried first.

Otherwise, in this weather, it would take a few days for Queen Mother Huayang's body to stink.

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

If he chooses the former, Ying Zheng will easily be accused of being '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 today's frontline soldiers.

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

Under normal circumstances.

His presence or absence did not have that big an impact on the war.

But the problem is that before this expedition, Ying Zheng had already made a name for himself as the "royal commander personally expedition". If now, in the middle of the war, Ying Zheng suddenly withdraws to Xianyang.

Even if there are sufficient reasons, it is an indisputable fact that the coach "escaped".

Ying Zheng's eyes were a little complicated.

In good conscience.

When the Queen Mother Huayang passed away, Ying Zheng did not feel too sad. After all, the things this old man did during this period had already made him heartbroken for his grandmother.

But although there was no sadness, when the news of the death of Queen Mother Huayang came, Ying Zheng would inevitably feel a little emotional.

"I will send someone with enough weight to take my place."

After a long time, Ying Zheng spoke.

Ying Zheng finally chose to return to Xianyang, but this was not because Ying Zheng cared about his reputation, but because part of the reason why he decided to "conquer personally" this time was to set up a trap in Xianyang after he left. A game.

But now the death of Queen Mother Huayang has completely disrupted Ying Zheng's original plan.

Coupled with the smooth battle on the front line, the current Qin army is almost suppressing the Zhao and Wei coalition forces to fight again. Ying Zheng continues to stay here. Apart from acting as a 'mascot', he does not have many other functions.

So instead of continuing to waste time here, it is better to take this opportunity to return to Xianyang and handle the court affairs.

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

Ying Zheng has also considered this. He only needs to find a well-known person in the army to replace him in the "conquering the army personally". Such a person is difficult to find, but it happens that there is one in Xianyang now.

"Then I will send someone to escort the king back to Xianyang."

None of the generals in the military camp reacted to Ying Zheng's decision. Now the Qin army had a great advantage on the battlefield. Even if morale declined due to Ying Zheng's return to Xianyang, the impact was not very great.

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Two days later.

Ying Zheng's carriage ran along the newly built "cement official road", and after changing horses seven or eight times in a row, it successfully returned to Xianyang.

After learning the news that Ying Zheng had returned to Xianyang, Mo Jun rushed over to deliver the news.

"I'm finally able to do my job. I've been exhausted these past few days. After this matter is over, I have to go back and take a good rest for two years."

Mo Jun sat on the carriage and muttered in a low voice.

Think back.

Since Mr. Mo became the king, he has stayed in Hanzhong for such a long time, and the total number of times he has come to Xianyang to do business is no more than ten times, and the duration of each stay is basically no more than three days.

And this time, it took almost a full month. When had he ever done such tiring work?

It didn't take long.

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

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

"Fusu, please step back first!"

"My son, I obey."

Fusu bowed respectfully to Ying Zheng, and when passing by Lord Mo, he bowed respectfully to Lord Mo. Of course, Lord Mo also returned the bow politely.

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

"I have worked hard these days, Mr. Mo."

"I don't dare to take the hard work."

"How did that go?"

"I have compiled everything into a book, and I would like to ask the king to read it."

In order to deliver the assignment as soon as possible, Mr. Mo was well prepared and presented a not-too-thick booklet to Ying Zheng. Ying Zheng opened it and took a few glances. The front was fine. However, when Ying Zheng saw the back, he originally The face that was still smiling became gloomy almost at a speed visible to the naked eye.

No wonder.

Even before Ying Zheng saw Mo Jun's memorial, he probably wouldn't have imagined that the Queen Mother Huayang was still plotting against Ying Zheng for the sake of "Chu's foreign relatives" until her death.

"I already know it. Mo Qing, please step back and make preparations!"

"I'm resigning...huh?"

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

But before he could finish speaking, he suddenly noticed some 'linguistic flaws' in Ying Zheng's words.

"May I ask, Your Majesty, what do you mean by preparation just now?"

"Huh? Could it be that I haven't issued an edict yet?"

Hearing Jun Mo's inquiry, Ying Zheng seemed to wake up a little. He glanced at Jun Mo in surprise, and then said: "I returned to Xianyang this time to handle the funeral of the Empress Dowager. I couldn't come to the front line in person, so I asked Mo Qing to go on my behalf." Let’s go to the frontline battlefield!”

Mo Jun: "???"

Damn it, are you making me work overtime and become addicted?

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

Mo Jun still wants to struggle again. People are lazy. In order to climb to a high position and enjoy life, Mo Jun could run around in Nanjun, Xianyang and Hanzhong.

However, now that Mr. Mo has become famous and has enjoyed a luxurious life for such a long time, his whole person has long been corrupted.

Now he just needs to stay in this gentle village until he dies of old age.

"It doesn't matter. There are several generals on the front line. It doesn't matter if Qing Mo only has a 'little understanding' of military affairs. Then you will only have to take over my responsibilities."

"This, I obey."

Now that we have reached this point, Mo Jun naturally has nothing to say.

"But since I have gone to the front line this time, I also request the king to allow me to bring a batch of 'secret weapons' to the battlefield. I hope to find an opportunity to conduct an experiment."

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

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

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

Mo Jun really didn't want to work overtime, but since he couldn't escape this class, he simply took this opportunity to deal with all the things he had accumulated before.

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