Qin Dynasty: Sword Asks the Bright Moon

For some things, the effect of people like Yan Ju coming forward is far greater than that of Yang Ming, not because of anything else but because trust between people cannot be established overnight.

At this time, no matter how tempting Yang Ming's promise was, it turned out that the Zhao soldiers would be doubtful, or even completely suspicious, not for anything else, but for what the Qin army did in Changping.

Although what the Qin army did in Changping was the best and last resort choice for itself, it still broke the bottom line of fighting between the countries. Qin wanted to re-establish trust with the people of Zhao. , it will take quite a while.

Fortunately, Yang Ming was very aware of this situation, so in the process of selecting a real elite from the surrendered troops and forming a new army based on the common people of Zhao, Yang Ming did not deliberately strengthen himself. Instead of letting people like Yan Ju come forward, Yang Ming does not need to say anything now. He is just waiting for summer to go and autumn to come, waiting for Yang Ming to lead these people to invade the territory of Yan State and turn things that belong to Yan State into If tangible benefits are given to them, so-called trust will naturally be established.

Through the intervention of Yan Ju and others, all the two levels of officers from centurions to thousand captains were selected from the Zhao army. These people were all registered. After all the household registrations in the capital of Zhao fell into the hands of Qin, There is no longer any reason to lie.

There used to be 100,000 Zhao troops on the Southern Great Wall, but now there are still more than 80,000 people, and the number of centurions at the first level is almost 900. If you push it up to the centurions, there are only a thousand people. This is far away from Yang Ming Naturally, there is still a considerable gap in the required number of three thousand, so another more troublesome method has to be used to select.

Fortunately, although Yang Ming dislikes trouble in most things, he is extremely patient when it comes to military matters. Therefore, Yang Ming has a conclusive list of people who Yang Ming has piled up. Selected from the household registrations, in addition to being brave, they all have a common characteristic, that is, they are all old and young. These people may not be the bravest, but they definitely know that they should be the most powerful. Those who fight for someone are also the easiest to be subdued. Because they have concerns in their hearts, it is difficult to go to extremes.

When the names were called out one by one, there was a hint of commotion among Zhao Jun, and such things reminded them of something bad.

Fortunately, it was not too difficult to select the previous 800 people from the team of more than 80,000 people, so things moved forward very quickly, and the number of 3,000 people was quickly gathered.

When the standard armor weapons belonging to the Qin Army were delivered to these people, they were completely relieved. Yang Ming and the others were definitely not selected to kill them, otherwise they would not have been given weapons. Instead, we should confiscate their weapons, deprive them of food, and massacre them when they are so hungry that they have almost lost their strength.

But from all the current signs, such a thing should not happen, because the Qin army not only did not deduct their daily food, but now also issued them weapons.

"Thirty-three of you are out." Seeing that the three thousand people had assembled, Yang Ming said to a group of personal guards behind him.

Following Yang Ming's order, this team of personal guards specially selected by Yang Ming from the Yulin Guards walked to the front of the formation. Amid everyone's confusion, they stood in front of the 3,000 people who had been selected.

"These people are from Taiyuan, Shangdang, and northern Dongjun." In the eyes of both pairs of people with doubts, Yang Ming said that this group of thirty-three people came from Taiyuan, Shangdang, and northern Dongjun. These places had previously been with Zhao The connection with the country is quite deep, and it is even the territory of the Zhao country. They are different from the Zhao army gathered here at this time in various aspects such as language and living habits, but they also have more similarities.

When they are completely strangers to each other, even if they only have some good similarities, it will be easier to accept them, allowing these thirty-three personal guards who have many things in common with the people of Zhao to become centurions. , command this army as a captain, and be able to build it into a real army that everyone trusts and works together in the shortest possible time.

In Yang Ming's statement, his plan was unfolded in front of everyone. Looking at the group of thirty-three people, the three thousand people who were selected were scrutinized and vigilant. They had various emotions, and more Things still need time to settle.

After solving the problem of the three thousand new troops, Yang Ming summoned Yan Ju to his side. Compared with other generals in the Zhao army, Yang Ming was very relieved about Yan Ju, because Yan Ju was a Qi man through and through. Loyalty to the country is out of the question. The only person who can be associated with loyalty is probably King Zhao. After all, King Zhao is the one who gave him his salary. What he is really loyal to is his share of his salary.

If the State of Qin could not hold him accountable and could continue to pay him a salary, Yan Ju would still be very happy to serve the State of Qin. Fortunately, Yang Ming seemed willing to continue using him.

Therefore, Yan Ju is still very close to Yang Ming. After all, Yang Ming is the person who can determine his fate for the rest of his life.

"General Yan was able to lead the Zhao army to surrender, avoid a meaningless war, and reduce many meaningless casualties between the two armies. From this point of view, General Yan has merit." Yang Ming looked at Yan Judao.

We cannot ask for famous generals like Wang Jian and Li Mu for every general. Even generals at the level of Xiang Yan are very rare in the world, as long as they are not like Yan Yi of Yan State.

Moreover, Yan Ju was able to let the kings and ministers of Zhao State use him seriously, and he himself had sufficient strength. Although he was not as good as Li Mu, he was still a good general.

More importantly, this good general is from the Qi State. If he can be recruited into his command, Yan Ju can play a good role in the future whether it is to govern the Jixi area that once belonged to the Zhao State and occupied the Qi State, or to attack and destroy the Qi State. .

Faced with Yang Ming's exaggeration, Yan Ju said: "The Kingdom of Zhao no longer exists. I still have to find a way out for the soldiers under my command. It's just my duty and I don't deserve Yang Hujun's praise."

"What do you think of General Yan's drought this year?" Yang Ming asked directly after the necessary courtesy.

"A severe drought is a natural disaster. I just hope it won't turn into a man-made disaster again," Yan Ju said.

Natural disasters and man-made disasters are often linked together for their own reasons. Natural disasters are rampant under man-made disasters, so that natural disasters that were only 50% destructive have become 120% devastation. Such things are not uncommon.

Especially now that the ruling system of Zhao State has collapsed. Under the severe drought, if Qin State cannot effectively establish its own ruling system to replace the role that Zhao State once played in the year of great disaster, then this natural disaster will be very serious. It is easy to develop into a disaster, which will plunge the entire Zhao region into turmoil.

At that time, what the Qin army will have to face will no longer be the Zhao army that can be determined in a single battle on the frontal battlefield, but the ubiquitous bandits. At that time, it will only involve a lot of energy of the Qin army and make the entire Qin country Busy with it.

"So we cannot let this natural disaster evolve into a man-made disaster under any circumstances, especially when the Zhao Kingdom is newly overthrown." Yang Mingdao.

While Yang Ming was trying to promote the possible adaptation of Zhao Jun's surrender, the Qin Wangzheng in Zhao's capital had been freed from the piles of bamboo slips.

If the plan that Yang Ming once told him was still very utopian, then the various information summarized in that scroll of bamboo slips allowed Qin Wangzheng to see the feasibility of those plans.

The water conservancy system and Chidao, especially the latter, are of great significance to the Qin State. The Qin Dynasty has always been confident in conquering the Six Kingdoms, but after conquering the Six Kingdoms, how to establish the Qin State with an unprecedented scale? However, Qin Wangzheng only has a vague concept. After all, ruling such a huge country is truly unprecedented. The experience left by the predecessors is no longer enough to become experience. Even if someone is as confident as Qin Wangzheng, facing the huge country that is about to appear in the future, The empire is also inevitably worried about gains and losses.

"Everything should start from Zhao. If I can't even solve the problem of Zhao, how can I rule the Qin State where the seven kingdoms have been unified." King Qin put the last scroll of bamboo slips together with a look of complacency and ambition. Imagination, with caution, but without fear.

"Work-for-relief, Chidao and water conservancy systems, as well as the re-appointment of officials, and the State of Yan." Qin Wangzheng said to himself, the complexity in his expression gradually disappeared, replaced by determination.

"Your Majesty, have you finally finished reading?" When Qin Wangzheng was about to accept the challenge from Zhao Di, Zhao Ji walked into the room holding a curling stone.

This damn summer is really too hot, which makes Zhao Ji slightly uncomfortable, especially in the current living environment. The initial fun brought by memories has slowly disappeared, replaced by disgust.

Now Zhao Ji misses Yang Ming more and more. In winter, Yang Ming's benefits are not obvious, but in summer, it is completely different. In the hot summer, who can refuse a person with the most comfortable As for the warm embrace, it’s a pity that it’s really inconvenient now.

"After reading it, the guard captain has tricked me quite a lot." Qin Wangzheng let out a long sigh. He would only do such an action in front of Zhao Ji, his mother, even if it was in front of himself. Qin Wangzheng would not be like this in front of a woman.

"What? Yang Ming dares to trick you, the king?" Zhao Ji, who was aroused by Qin Wangzheng's unintentional words, asked with concern. As for who she was concerned about, then It's a matter of opinion.

"I haven't done anything in the past few days, but I have to deal with the things he sent. Isn't this a trick? But I don't want to be disrespectful. I should also find something to do for our guard captain. If you do what you do, your salary of tens of thousands of dan per year will not be wasted." Qin Wang Zhengdao.

Zhao Ji looked at Qin Wangzheng in front of her and wondered for a moment if she had an illusion, but in the same environment, she seemed to see the shadow of Qin Wangzheng's childhood.