Chapter 448 The Territory Is Too Wide, It’s Really a Headache! Chang'an Jun Volunteered to Tie the Rope?

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "I would also like to congratulate the soldiers!"

"When the soldiers return, I will be rewarded heavily!"

Changing the topic, Ying Zheng continued: "The tide of this battle has changed. What do you think, my dear friends, what should I do next in the Qin Dynasty?"

Han Cang jumped out: "Food!"

"Your Majesty, our great Qin has turned from defense to offense and can penetrate deep into the enemy's territory."

"I advise all generals to pay more attention to the location of the enemy's food and grass and seize the enemy's food and grass."

"At the same time, transport gold and copper to the front line. Please generals to find wealthy merchants in various places to buy grain and grass, and feed the enemy as much as possible, so as to reduce the burden of grain, grass and baggage on our Daqin!"

The granaries of wealthy households and merchants in Great Qin have been ransacked by Han Cang to the point where even mice would cry when they see them.

But the courts of other countries did not have such strong execution capabilities as the Qin court.

The wealthy households and businessmen in other countries must still have food in reserve!

As long as each general holds gold and copper in his left hand and a weapon in his right hand, Han Cang believes that he will definitely gain something.

Xiong Qi said: "I think what Han Shangqing said is reasonable, but the method needs more attention."

“Big businesses in various places have a great influence on various places.”

"We, Da Qin, can negotiate and purchase, but we cannot forcefully purchase it regardless of the wishes of wealthy households."

"Otherwise, it may trigger a civil uprising!"

Han Cang is indeed dedicated to the Qin Dynasty, but Han Cang is also trampling on the rights of the powerful to their private property!

If Xiong Qi doesn't cheer for the powerful people in the occupied area today, such a dangerous situation may happen to Xiong Qi tomorrow!

Other ministers still wanted to debate, but Ying Zheng said quietly: "There is no need to worry about civil unrest."

"If a rich man coerces the leader of Guizhou into rebellion, he will be killed!"

"In this way, we can seize more food and grass."

Ying Zheng was very dissatisfied with the big families in Chu Chu.

Very dissatisfied!

They dared to stab Ying Chengyu in the back!

It would be fine if they wholeheartedly atone for their sins and compensate Ying Chengxuan.

But if they are not even willing to sell all the grain to Ying Chengyu at a fair price, then Ying Zheng will not hesitate to go on a killing spree!

Listening to Ying Zheng's plain but murderous words, the ministers were frightened.

Even Han Cang whispered after struggling in his heart: "Your Majesty, is this a little too extreme?"

Ying Zheng said in a deep voice: "This matter has been settled, there is no need to discuss it further!"

The ministers had no choice but to obey the order.

Li Si stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I believe that the most important thing now is to give Lord Chang'an a clear order."

Li Si smiled and said: "The Lord of Chang'an has fought continuously since joining the army, but he has been trapped by the changing battle situation. Occasionally he is unable to contact the imperial court in time and march according to the imperial court's orders."

"Now that the monarch of Chang'an is asking the court about the next strategic direction, I think we should give a response as soon as possible!"

The process and results of the Battle of Echeng were so outrageous that they attracted the full attention of all courtiers.

It wasn't until Li Si mentioned it that the officials realized a problem even more outrageous than the Battle of Echeng.

The ministers were in an uproar: "Mr. Chang'an asked the court for advice?"

"I remember that Lord Chang'an did ask about the next strategy in the military report. Lord Chang'an asked the court for advice!"

"Damn it, the Sifang Emperor, Lord Chang'an can remember that there is a court behind him!"

Li Si said it more tactfully.

But in fact, how could Ying Chengyu be unable to march according to the imperial court's military strategy 'occasionally'?

Ying Chengyu has never marched according to the imperial court's military strategy!

As long as Ying Chengyu stepped out of Xianyang City, no matter what discussions were held before the war, no matter how many orders the court issued, Ying Chengyu would not even take a look.

Not only did the enemy countries not know how Ying Chengyu was going to fight, but even the monarchs and ministers of the Qin Dynasty didn't know where Ying Chengyu would go tomorrow.

But now, for God’s sake!

The sun is coming out in the west!

Ying Chengyu asked the court for an order!

Han Cang even cried with joy: "Hurry! Colleagues, hurry up and make a plan for Lord Chang'an!"

Wei Liao and other court officials also nodded excitedly: "That's right! Lord Chang'an finally asked the imperial court about military strategy. We will definitely not chill Lord Chang'an's heart!"

"We must consider it carefully and send the message as soon as possible, so as to cultivate the habit of encouraging Lord Chang'an to ask the imperial court for advice!"

"What is Mr. Chang'an asking about?"

For almost all courts and generals, unless the generals want to rebel, the court has strong control over the generals.

Wherever the court points, the general will attack.

If the court wants to change generals, the generals must return to the court obediently.

Regardless of whether you are Bai Qi, Li Mu or Lian Po, obeying the orders of the court is the duty that a general must fulfill!

Otherwise, die!

But at this moment, the monarchs and ministers of Great Qin seemed to have received some kind of gift when facing Ying Chengyu's military report asking for orders, and their heads were almost blank with excitement!

And the initiator of all this not only didn't think there was anything wrong with this scene, he even laughed loudly: "Brother Wang has finally grown up!"

This is what makes Ying Zheng happiest.

have a look!

Come and take a look!

The prince's brother knows that he has thought about me, that he has to discuss it with me when he has doubts, and that he feels sorry for me!

What a wonderful boy!

I am so relieved!

Giving Li Si a satisfied look, Ying Zheng smiled and said: "My dear friends, my brother Wang and General Jian all thought that we should take advantage of the victory to continue eastward, seize the Chu State's sacred land, and seize the Chu State's grain reserves."

"However, Wang Di couldn't decide whether to attack Helu City in addition to seizing the sacred land in Jiangdong, so he sent back a message to ask."

Han Cang was a little puzzled: "Chang'an Lord, do you think Helu City is strong and difficult to break?"

Ying Zheng shook his head, his eyes full of pride: "It is not difficult for my brother to conquer Helu City!"

"My brother Wang is concerned about whether our Great Qin has enough officials to control such a vast land."

Ying Zheng unconsciously raised his voice, fearing that any of the courtiers would not know how sensible Ying Chengyu was.

Han Cang couldn't understand Ying Zheng's showing off at all.

Recalling the land conditions south of the Yangtze River, Han Cang said slowly: "The fields south of the Yangtze River are barren, rugged, difficult to cultivate, and infested with insects. It is definitely not good land."

"The south of the Yangtze River is far away from the Qin Dynasty. It is very expensive to transport grain, grass, baggage and people from Guanzhong to the south of the Yangtze River!"

"In recent years, my country, Da Qin, has been victorious in successive battles. Even though the existing land has not been completed, the water conservancy projects that need to be built have also been delayed. It is really impossible to renovate the land south of the Yangtze River."

"That's why I think that for us, Great Qin, the Jiangnan area headed by Helu City is not a benefit, but a burden!"

During the Western Han Dynasty, King Liu Bi of Wu mined copper to cast coins, boiled the sea into salt, and abolished taxes in the entire Wu region, bringing the Jiangnan region to its first peak of development.

After a series of historical changes such as the vigorous land reclamation by the Soochow regime, the successive development by the Song, Qi, Liang, and Chen regimes in the Southern Dynasties, the southern crossing of Yiguan, and the construction of the North-South Grand Canal, the Jiangnan region finally caught up with the Shu region and gained "prominence". One benefits two' reputation.

It was not until the Song Dynasty that this place finally became a prosperous Jiangnan with "Su Changshu is enough for the world" and "there is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below".

But that is Jiangnan’s future, not Jiangnan’s present!

In this era, Jiangnan was really a poor and remote area that Han Cang just wanted to shake his head at.

The little food produced in Jiangnan's real estate is not even enough for the people to eat from Jiangnan to Guanzhong!

What's the use?

However, Xiong Qi immediately stepped forward: "How can major national affairs be considered only in terms of economy and money and food?"

“We should focus on the general trend!”

"The south of the Yangtze River is barren, but it also helped Wu Guo become a hegemon!"

"In this battle, Da Qin destroyed the main force of the Chu State, but this does not mean that the Chu State has no power to resist."

"There are still a large number of soldiers left in the houses of the people of Chu State. It will only take a short time to complete the assembly and attack our country Qin again."

"Therefore, I think that we, the Qin Dynasty, should take advantage of the situation and attack the city and territory as much as possible to weaken the strength of the Chu State!"

Wei Liao shook his head: "If we really focus on the general trend, then our Great Qin can only attack Helu City, but we will never be able to capture Helu City."

"I believe that even Jiangbei cannot be taken away. We must leave a passage sufficient for Chu to march to Qi to ensure that the war between Chu and Qi continues."

"Otherwise, the State of Chu will only be bordering our country, Great Qin, and all Chu's military fronts will be directed towards our Great Qin in the future."

"The biggest threat to the Qi State has also changed from the Chu State to our Great Qin. I think that the Qi State may no longer maintain its current attitude, but choose to become the enemy of our Great Qin!"

"At that time, our Great Qin may make the whole world our enemy!"

Does Qi State naturally like to follow Qin State?

totally not!

Even though it suffered national subjugation, Qi never lost its ambitions and participated in the conquest of Qin many times.

It was the successive attacks by Chu, Zhao, and Yan, especially Chu's long-term harassment of Qi's hinterland, that forced the king and queen of Qi to choose to form an alliance with Qin!

Once the threat from Chu is lost, Qi's position is likely to be reversed!

Mi Li retorted in a deep voice: "Looking forward and looking back is not the way to swallow up the world!"

"Sooner or later, our country, Qin, will become an enemy of Qi. Why should our national policy be influenced by Qi's mere weakness?"

"If we miss such a good opportunity, how much price will our Great Qin have to pay in order to conquer Helu City in the future!"

Under the high platform, the officials were noisy.

On the high platform, Ying Zheng's heart was filled with ups and downs.

The expansion of territory is the most addictive poison for any king.

Unification of the world is Ying Zheng's obsession.

Before the world is unified, the first thing to do is to take over all the world's territory!

Now, the opportunity to break through Helu City and completely destroy a powerful enemy is right in front of him, how can Ying Zheng not be enthusiastic!

After listening for a long time, Ying Zheng finally said excitedly: "What the Prime Minister said makes sense!"

As soon as Li Si heard this, he knew it was bad!

The king is on top!

The king in his superior state hardly listens to anyone's advice!

Apart from……

Li Si took a step forward, raised his hands and shouted: "Your Majesty, I believe that before deciding on military strategy, I should answer the questions of Lord Chang'an first."

"Are our officials in Great Qin enough to control Chu?"

Feng Quji, Wang Wan and Han Cang all spoke loudly at the same time:

"Far from enough!"

Ying Zheng frowned slightly and said nothing.

Li Si bowed his hands and saluted: "May I ask your Majesty, do you want to inform Lord Chang'an about this conclusion first and allow Lord Chang'an to make his own decision?"

"After all, the battle situation on the frontline changes like the wind. Even Lord Chang'an may not be able to easily defeat Helu City."

"If we take the lead and decide to seize Helu City, will it put an unnecessary burden on Lord Chang'an, or even drive Lord Chang'an to commit dangerous acts?"

Li Si almost whispered in Ying Zheng's ear: Your Majesty, you don't want your brother to charge into the battle himself, right?

Li Si said seriously: "Mr. Chang'an always turns like the wind and moves like lightning."

"We can't wait to discuss it slowly!"

"Perhaps while we are waiting for our discussion, Lord Chang'an has already arrived with troops..."

At this point, Li Si's eyes suddenly widened: "Calculate the distance. If Lord Chang'an traveled all the way in a hurry, maybe Lord Chang'an would have arrived at Helu City today!"

In the imperial study room, the officials were silent.

Probably, probably not!

Ying Chengyu obviously took the initiative to ask the court how to fight next.

He shouldn't continue to have fun...right?

The enthusiasm in Ying Zheng's heart turned into deep worry, and he shouted without hesitation: "Feng Shangqing, draw up the decree."

"Immediately report the shortage of officials to Lord Chang'an."

"Not a moment's delay!"