Chapter 2434: War Preparation Communication Between the Four Generals
Facts have proved that Mengge is indeed very capable. Since he took office, this guy has relied on salt and Mount Li caravans to make friends with many countries in the Western Regions. He has won over and constrained them. He is very good at all kinds of tricks.
In particular, Jiang Fan has transferred more than 20 students from the first Mount Li as staff to assist in three times. Mengge is now doing very well.
In addition, Mengge has a tiger general under his command, Ren Xiao. This person has a strong personality and is extremely brave and good at fighting. Among the 36 countries in the Western Regions, at least eight of the twelve countries adjacent to Qin have been weakened by him, which has a very strong deterrent effect on the Western Border.
According to Jiang Fan's observation, unless the Maurya Dynasty or the Uzbek Empire makes trouble, the Western Border should be stable.
However, compared with the west and the south, the north is more critical.
Jiang Fan absolutely does not want the ambitious wild wolf to bite the Qin at a critical moment. Therefore, after many discussions with the empress, a strategy for the northern border was formulated.
In short, it can be summed up in eight words: hard and soft, economic constraints.
The so-called hard, of course, depends on the North Guard General Meng Wu and the deputy general, the brave general Meng Tian. The 300,000 North Guard Army is the basis of the Qin Dynasty's strength. However, for the upcoming war, 200,000 troops have been quietly transferred, that is to say, in the future, Meng Wu and Meng Tian can only rely on 100,000 troops to keep an eye on the northern border.
As for the soft aspect, there are two aspects. First, the Great Wall that is constantly connected has slowly become a great obstacle to the northern border. Second, it is political means. The empress sent an official who is very good at dealing with people to be responsible for it. Jiang Fan is also very familiar with this person, the guest Yang Xuan. He will lead a team to be stationed in the northern border all year round, keep an eye on the other side's every move at any time, and respond in time according to the empress's strategy.
The last is economic constraints, which everyone admires for Mr. Jiang's foresight.
A few years ago, he started trade with the northern border. At that time, almost no one could understand it. Some people even thought that he was greedy for wealth and ignored the foundation of the country. It once triggered a nationwide boycott.
But since the luxury goods and refined salt in Mount Li began to exchange countless war horses and strategic materials for Daqin, no one questioned it anymore.
While Jiang Fan enriched himself, he was also taking blood and flesh from the other side, which was a double bonus.
In particular, these economic means have produced a great differentiation effect, making it extremely difficult for the tribes to unify. Even the frequency of raiding the grass valley has dropped drastically, especially the Zuo Xianwang has been basically at peace in recent years. Because of the cooperation with Jiang Fan, he has things to exchange with other tribes for food and other materials, which is much lower than the cost of plundering.
And in the future, this may be a bargaining chip that can be used to restrain the northern barbarians for a long time.
Therefore, Jiang Fan also specially sent a team to station in the northern border to cooperate with Meng Wu and Yang Dianke's actions with the resources of Mount Li.
The three major strategies of Zhennan, Longxi and Weibei are the guiding ideas of the three realms.
Then the last and most likely place to fight the enemy at the first time is the east.
The northern half of the Qindong border is directly adjacent to Yuzhou, but beyond Yuzhou is Wei. Despite the buffer zone of Yuzhou, Jiang Fan and the empress believe that they may be the ones to be attacked, so the current strategy for this half is also crucial.
The strategy for this half was discussed by Gao Qi, Li De and the empress, and finally combined with Jiang Fan's opinions. The core idea is to unite Yuzhou for defense and use Yuzhou for attack.
At the same time, the eastern border is also directly adjacent to a part of Xia State, and there is no buffer between the two sides in this part. In the past, when the four countries attacked Qin, this was also one of the most intense battlefields. Therefore, it is not too cautious for this half.
The final strategy was finalized in four simple words: heavy troops on standby.
The eastern general Li De has a heavy responsibility. Li De is brave and calm, has a big picture and pays attention to details. He uses troops in a strange and correct way, and is the most suitable person to guard the eastern line. Li De also has a very noteworthy general under his command - Sima Duo.
This man is of great origin. He is the son of General Sima Cuo, who assisted three generations of Qin kings, and the brother of Wu Qu Xingjun who has never met. However, unlike Wu Qu who is good at military tactics, Sima Duo is unparalleled in riding and shooting, fierce and domineering, and extremely warlike. He is known as the first pioneer of Qin.
Of course, the entire eastern line is the front battlefield of the Qin Dynasty's westward march, and the empress and the general behind it are paying special attention.
Therefore, Jiang Fan and Li De mainly explained the defense situation of Yuzhou. Li De has been paying the most attention to Yuzhou. He has watched the rise of the twelve cities with his own eyes. More than once, General Li clapped his hands and praised the profound and wonderful layout of Yuzhou.
And when he really understood the inside story in detail, Li De was even more impressed. Who would have thought that a piece of unowned land that was used as a buffer zone would become a blue dragon that protects the country in the eastern border of Qin State and a fierce python in the western border of Wei State.
In addition, what excited them the most was, of course, Ji Le City. No one could have thought that this intelligence kingdom was actually under the command of their own prince. When they first got the news, they were all shocked.
And now Ji Le has entered a wartime state. This is the first time since independence that this huge intelligence machine has been fully activated. The efficiency and terrifying penetration ability it has demonstrated in a short period of time have surprised everyone, and they all feel a chill behind their heads.
After the briefing with the four generals of the auxiliary country, Gao Rong heard his eyes flashing constantly, and he looked at Jiang Fan with more and more admiration. Jiang Fan did not realize it, but the other generals had already felt that this look was like looking at Gao Qi or the empress.
Gao Rong's admiration was from the heart. He still felt incredible. He remembered that when he first met the Regent, he was still a fool in his eyes. It has only been a few years. He has just broken through a realm, and he has accomplished so many great things. In comparison, he felt that the gap was as big as heaven and earth.
With the Regent, we will definitely win!
Since the four countries attacked Qin, Gao Rong felt for the first time that Qin would win even against the whole world. This belief made him more eager to fight and more looking forward to the unification war that would break out in the future.
Only General Meng came to this dinner just for food. The old general even felt that he could really live out his days in peace.
Unfortunately, Jiang Fan and the empress refused.
Once the war comes, it will not only be a war of the whole country, but it may be protracted. Qin needs the old general to stay in the country to stabilize the overall situation. Only with this old lion king, Jiang Fan and the empress can really worry-free.
Therefore, although the old general no longer holds a military post, he still serves as the Supreme Pillar State and has never faded out of the court.
In addition to staying in the homeland, the old general also took on a specific task.
That is to integrate the family guards with those retired old generals to form the Rock Guard, whose name means solid as a rock, as a reserve combat force to stabilize the country in addition to the regular army of the Qin Dynasty.