Qin Dynasty: Sword Asks the Bright Moon

"Men hang out in the court. Although they have their own pursuits, they can't escape a promotion and salary increase. It is impossible for me to get this promotion, but I have already received the salary increase. In this case, there is nothing to be disappointed about. From Yang Mansion, Yang Ming lazily said to Meng Tian, ​​who came to visit directly after leaving Xianyang Palace.

"Maybe ninety-nine percent of the people in the court are pursuing something like this, but you are definitely not. You are not among those mediocre people." Meng Tian looked at Yang Ming and said solemnly.

Meng Tian had a lot of ideas about Yang Ming's current situation. When he was in Xianyang Palace, he was not the only one who was summoned by Qin Wangzheng. There were also General Wang Jian and Feng who had been promoted from Yu Shi Dafu to Zuo Prime Minister not long ago. Qu Ji and several generals in charge of the military power of the Qin State were also discussing the matter of attacking and destroying the Chu State in the coming year. However, in such a major military and state event, Yang Ming was not present. This matter itself was inappropriate.

"You think you think highly of me. These are the things I pursue." Yang Ming said with a smile.

"The world is huge. Even after the six kingdoms have been conquered, there are still many places that need you. Neither the king nor you should be like this." Meng Tian, ​​who didn't know what the taboos were here in Yang Ming, said.

"It's passed, it's been passed. The Qin State has a large number of talents. Except for the king, it will continue to operate as usual without anyone else. Don't take yourself too seriously. This is very dangerous." Yang Ming waved his hand.

"Let's talk about the attack on Chu. Has the result been reached?" Yang Ming turned away from the Chinese and said, Meng Tian is indeed an honest person, and the only person who can make him say such things is probably Yang Ming. After all, the two of them are They have been friends for nearly twenty years, and Meng Tian's biggest capital now is the Golden Fire Cavalry, which relies heavily on Yang Ming. Not to mention anything else, there are 2,000 of the 13,000 Golden Fire Cavalry. The former Dragoon Forbidden Army formed the skeleton of the current Golden Fire Cavalry.

"The general believes that an army of 600,000 is needed to attack Chu, but the king still has doubts about this." Meng Tian said.

"Six hundred thousand! Fortunately, no one has come forward to say that I only need two hundred thousand." Yang Ming laughed, obviously thinking of the point of his laughter that he only understood.

"How could anyone dare to say that an army of 200,000 people could capture the Chu State? After all, the Chu State was a big country second only to the Qin State. Although it was difficult for the feudal lords from all over the Chu State to unite, so they were composed of private armies from all over the country. The performance of the Chu army in foreign wars has always been very good, but once we go to attack, the Chu country can still unite under the crisis of national subjugation, and the Chu country with one heart can be regarded as our strong enemy." Yang Ming's joke was replaced by a serious explanation from Meng Tian.

"It is indeed a powerful enemy, and there is no opportunity for trickery. The best answer is to crush it openly and with great force." Yang Ming said.

Now Qin's national power and military power have an absolute advantage over Chu. If you want to rely on clever manipulation, you will lose everything if you are not careful. Fortunately, Li Xin has been sent to Longxi now. Although his official position is not low, the war against Chu is no longer his business.

"Do you also think that an army of 600,000 is necessary to attack and destroy Chu?" Meng Tian asked.

There are 600,000 troops. Since the founding of the Qin State, there has never been a war with such a large-scale army. Especially far away from the Qin State, fighting against the enemy. It is probably difficult to reassure people that all the military strength of a country is in the hands of one person. ?

You must know that even in the Battle of Changping that year, the number of soldiers and horses dispatched by the Qin State did not exceed this number.

"The general said it must be an army of 600,000, not because 600,000 is enough, but because 600,000 is the largest force that Qin can mobilize. What he wants is to fight steadily and will not worry about the strength of the troops. Too many." Yang Ming said.

"But you also have a share in the 600,000-strong army. Can you lead the army alone this time?" Yang Ming then asked.

Under the 600,000-strong army were more generals of the Qin army. In this war to conquer the Chu State, it could be said to be the last carnival of the Qin State's military meritorious group. It is difficult to deny that Wang Jian wanted to exhaust the Qin army in this battle. There is no such consideration for national military strength.

"Well, as the Eastern Route Army, with the Golden Fire Cavalry as the core, I will lead one hundred thousand troops, attack Lu from Dongjun and Dangjun, and then go south to attack Dongchu." Meng Tian said.

"An army of one hundred thousand, after this battle, you will also be a famous general." Yang Ming said.

Leading 100,000 troops is a watershed for those who lead troops. The more troops there are, the greater the pressure on the general, and 100,000 troops is one of the barriers. The difference between 100,000 and 100,000 troops is already qualitative. The gap is gone.

"This is indeed an opportunity for me, but the pressure is not small. After all, it is an army of 100,000 people. I have never commanded such a large-scale army before." Meng Tian said in deep thought, with a solemn look on his face. This is a steady person.

"Don't underestimate yourself, your ability is definitely more than just one hundred thousand." Yang Ming said.

On the original trajectory, Meng Tian was a fierce man who could command 300,000 troops to drive the Huns north. His ability, even considering his age, was no problem in controlling an army of 100,000 men at this time.

While Yang Ming and Meng Tian were chatting, another guest had arrived at the Yang family. It was Wei Yu's widow Yun Niang. However, as a female dependent, it was Concubine Yan who received Yun Niang, while Jing Sala was responsible for taking care of Yang Ming. Come to the grapevine.

"Yun Niang? Her little guy is still young, so he shouldn't need it now, right?" Yang Ming said to himself.

Twelve years ago, Yang Ming got from Wei Yu that this guy and Yun Niang had a ten-year-old illegitimate son. Wei Yu, who had a son at an old age, showed off in front of Yang Ming. Of course, it was considered a miracle. , because both Wei Yu and Yun Niang were not young at that time, and before Wei Yu passed away, Yang Ming also promised to take care of Yun Niang and his son.

As a person who has seen the world, Yun Niang also cherishes Yang Ming's promise very much. Knowing that favors are worth every penny, she has never asked Yang Ming for anything, even if she does not live a wealthy life.

But when Yun Niang came to the door, she obviously encountered something that she couldn't get around.

"If you invite Yun Niang here, Concubine Yan won't be able to help her." Yang Ming turned his head and said to Jing Salamander.

"Okay." Frightened Salamander nodded, then turned and left.

Soon after, Yun Niang and Yan Fei appeared in front of Yang Ming and Meng Tian.

"Did Aunt Yun encounter something unavoidable?" Yang Ming asked straight to the point. When Wei Yun was alive, Yang Ming would not have called Yun Niang like this, because even Wei Yun did not get it from Yang Ming. What an honorific title, but after Wei Yu's death, Yang Ming was willing to call Yun Niang Aunt Yun.

"He is the son of Dalang of the Wei family, that is, the grandson of the old man. Now he has returned from studying Taoism and begged me to find a position for him." Seeing that Yang Ming had no intention of alienating him, he knew that Yang Ming was most disgusted. Those hypocritical Yun Niang also directly explained the purpose of her visit.

"The Grand Master also knows that before he died, the old guy offered me benefits and lured me into the Wei family's door. Now that they beg me, I can't refuse." Yun Niang explained.

"Taoist disciples, that should be good. Taoists are very particular about accepting people, not like farmers, who accept everyone." Yang Ming said.

Taoism has the highest requirements for character and talent when recruiting disciples. Those who can become disciples of Taoism are considered talents among ordinary people.

"You should still be short of a soldier, right? You might as well take him with you and see where he can be used in the future." Yang Ming said to Meng Tian.

"A great Taoist disciple has resigned himself to being a soldier. Is the grandson of Senior Wei willing to do that?" Meng Tian asked Yun Niang. He also knew Yun Niang, but only just.

"Being able to serve as a personal soldier beside General Meng is an opportunity that no one can ask for. How can you say that you are underestimating your talents?" Yun Niang said with a smile.

The general's personal soldiers are the easiest to get ahead. If nothing else, just the opportunity to break into the inner circle is something that is difficult for ordinary people to get in their lifetime. As long as you are successful in the position of personal soldiers, your future prospects will be brighter. There you go, officialdom is, after all, a big network formed between people, and only by breaking into it can you get more opportunities.

However, time flies so fast. The young man back then is now the Grand Master of the Qin State, and can already decide a person's fate in a word. Yun Niang thought in her heart that while she was happy for Yang Ming's achievements today, she was also sad about the passing of time. Although the old man liked memories the most, he was also afraid of them the most.

"Then it's settled." Yang Ming said.

"Of course, if the Grand Master speaks, how dare I not listen?" Meng Tian also said jokingly.

After leaving Meng Tian and Yun Niang to have dinner, Yang Ming sent them out of the house. In the cool evening breeze, Yang Ming and Concubine Yan strolled by the pond in the backyard.

"If your husband doesn't go to rest, I'm afraid some people can't wait any longer, right?" Concubine Yan teased Yang Ming, flipping up her long hair that was messed up by the evening breeze.

Before getting married, Concubine Yan was only worried that Yang Ming was not good enough. But after getting married, Concubine Yan discovered that it was also a problem for her husband to be too good. Isn't this family too big now?

"Don't you wait for me?" Yang Ming said, holding on to Concubine Yan's slightly curved waist.

"Me now?" Concubine Yan held Yang Ming's hand on her waist and asked, her meaning already self-evident.

"Isn't it good to sleep together and wake up together? Do we have to do those things? I didn't expect junior sister to have such thoughts." Yang Ming joked.

"You..." Concubine Yan's face suddenly puffed up. What was she saying? But after all, she made the mistake first, and then Yang Ming caught the topic, but she was helpless.

"By the way, Aunt Yun has a granddaughter." Concubine Yan said.

"So?" Yang Ming asked.

"So I think it is better to bring her granddaughter into the Yin Yang family. It is better for a woman to join the Yin Yang family." Concubine Yan said.

"It's up to you, I can't control the Yin Yang family." Yang Ming said.