CIATB Chapter 314 Dispute in Xianyang Palace
Chapter 314 Dispute in Xianyang Palace
Chapter 314 Dispute in Xianyang Palace
Qin State, Xianyang.
The defeat of Feidi caused a series of chain reactions, which gradually appeared in Xianyang City with the passage of time. Qin has not experienced such a big defeat for many years, especially now that Zhao and Wei The re-alliance launched an attack on Qin's Dongjun and Taiyuan counties at the same time, and South Korea is also ready to move. If Chu joins it again, the trend of alliance a few years ago will be formed again.
For a moment, countless people in Xianyang City looked sideways at the battle on the front line. At the same time, they also looked in the direction of Xianyang Palace. What kind of decision will they make in the end?
In Xianyang Palace, Qin Wangzheng, who has been feeling quite devastated recently, looked at the several important ministers in the hall and remained silent. Facing the current situation, he couldn't think of a way to solve it even for a while, especially in Taiyuan County. At the same time as Hedong County, it was attacked by the armies of Zhao and Wei. At this time, the Guanzhong area was in the summer harvest season. It was difficult to recruit troops on a large scale within half a month, but half a month was enough to decide a battle. Success or failure of the battle.
Right now, the soldiers and horses that Qin can dispatch in a short period of time can only support one of the two battlefields, Taiyuan County and Dongjun, one is the hometown of Zhao State, which hangs above the east of the river. Chu Ke threatens the western border of Zhao State, Dongjun, and spans the north and south of the Dahe River. It is the sharpest point of the sword of the Qin Army's expansion to Qi State, dividing the three Jins, and Dong Chu.
When two places were attacked at the same time, what choice should Qin make in the shortest possible time?For Qin Wangzheng, this was a problem that had to be faced, but had to be resolved.
The fiasco in Feidi has shaken the authority established by Qin Wangzheng after the pro-government. If the decision-making of Taiyuan County and Dong County leads to unbearable consequences for Qin, then Qin Wangzheng's pro-government will be destroyed. It will become a joke in the world.
Being pro-government means not only power, but also responsibility.
A king who only wants to have power but cannot fulfill his responsibilities cannot be recognized by his subjects. Power can be inherited because of blood relationship, but authority needs to be managed by a king himself.
"Taiyuan County and Hedong County, which area should be rescued first, do you have any suggestions?" Qin Wangzheng asked several important officials in the hall while thinking.
There was silence in response to Qin Wangzheng. At this time, I have to bear the responsibility for every word I utter. Once there are unpredictable consequences due to my suggestions, can they bear the subsequent responsibilities?
The silence of the ministers fell in Qin Wangzheng's eyes, and the young Qin King couldn't help but frown. There was a bit of coldness in his long and narrow eyes. He could naturally see the concerns of his courtiers, but this kind of thing , what can I do if I know it?
In the silence of everyone, the atmosphere in the hall became dignified.
Xiong Qi, who is a doctor of censors, glanced around, and walked out after a little hesitation: "Your Majesty, the most important thing is to increase troops in Taiyuan County right now."
Seeing that Xiong Qi took the initiative to speak and broke the silence in the hall, Qin Wangzheng's expression softened slightly, and he couldn't help feeling a little more fond of his uncle. Xiong Qi's initiative to speak at this time can be said to have given Qin Wangzheng a step forward Next, at that time, no matter what the consequences of this decision are, Qin Wangzheng will have room to return.
"What's the reason?" Although he accepted Xiong Qi's favor in his heart, Qin Wangzheng couldn't just listen to Xiong Qi's advice unless there were sufficient reasons for it.
"Taiyuan County is the hometown of the State of Zhao. If the State of Zhao captures Taiyuan, it can digest it in a very short period of time and reproduce the national strength of the State of Zhao when it was strong and prosperous. At that time, the State of Zhao can come out of Taiyuan County and directly Threatening our Qin Country's Hedong County, and even Guanzhong." Xiong Qi stated his reasons.
"But Dongjun is also an important place for our Qin State. Once Zhao Guo gets Dongjun, he can form an alliance with Wei State to curb our Qin State's eastward trend." Qin Wangzheng questioned.
"East County is important, but it is precisely because of this that Zhao and Wei countries sent more than [-] troops to attack Dong County, and the location of Dong County is located between Zhao and Wei. It is only three hundred miles away, and Dongjun is in a plain area, so there is no danger to defend. If we send reinforcements to rescue Dongjun, it will be useless if there are too many, and we will not be able to draw enough troops for the time being. The two countries, Wei and Wei, can also continue to increase their troops, and because of their geographical advantages, it is easier than us to send more reinforcements." Xiong Qi stated his reasons.
"Especially, if we do that, the army may be taken advantage of by the Zhao Wei Allied Forces to encircle and attack the reinforcements after traveling a long distance."
"But Taiyuan County is different. Taiyuan County only needs to face the pressure from the Zhao army. Compared with Dongjun County, the pressure is relatively small. This is the only way to save Taiyuan County. Taiyuan County is located between mountains and rivers, and the terrain is dangerous. In the past, the ancestors of the State of Zhao made the foundation of the State of Zhao here, compared with the plain terrain of Dongjun, this is the second salvation, and Taiyuan County is closer to Guanzhong, this is the third salvation.”
"As long as we send reinforcements, we don't need too many, only tens of thousands are enough to keep Taiyuan County. Compared with Dongjun County, which is difficult to hold if we send reinforcements, we should understand the trade-offs in Taiyuan County, which is more sure to hold. yes."
Xiong Qi talked eloquently, explaining clearly the pros and cons of rescuing Taiyuan County and Dong County, so that although Qin Wangzheng didn't express his position immediately, he had already approved his analysis in his heart.
"Mr. Changping, do you mean that we give up Dongjun directly? You have to know that the captain of the guard army and the [-] dragon and tiger forbidden troops are still in Dongjun. Are we just going to die and sit back and watch our Qin soldiers Trapped in death?" Wei Weilu spoke out with contemplative faces.
Xiong Qi's words are very reasonable. Dongjun, which was supported by Qin State thousands of miles away, is indeed not worth the loss, but Yang Ming is now in Dongjun. He thinks that he is the same as Yang Ming, and he is also the queen mother of Zhao. At this time, it is necessary to say something for Yang Ming.
Otherwise, when those who belong to the Queen Mother are cleared out of the court one by one by various means, how can they maintain their power.
Hearing Lu Jie's words, Qin Wangzheng's expression couldn't help but condense. Xiong Qi's words were well-founded, but who could bear the responsibility of sitting and watching Yang Ming and the Dragon and Tiger Forbidden Army in Dongjun fall into death? start?
Especially thinking of the person who Yang Ming's own mother, Zhao Ji, pushed to the front desk, the Dragon and Tiger Forbidden Army under his command is one of the most elite legions in Qin...
For a moment, Qin Wangzheng felt more hesitation in his heart. Under the current situation, he could not fall out with his mother, and besides, he did not want to fall out with his mother.
"Weiwei misunderstood my words. I didn't mean not to rescue Dongjun, but to give priority to rescue Taiyuan County. After Xiashou passed, we can send reinforcements to reinforce Dongjun." To share the worries, but still can't afford to give up the responsibility of Qin's general and elite army.
"Now more than [-] Zhao and Wei coalition forces are attacking Dongjun, which is defenseless. The whole Dongjun is in danger. Maybe wait until the moment when the reinforcements arrive?" Lu Jie asked.
"My lord, please rescue Dongjun and Taiyuan first. The land is dangerous and the city is high. It is impossible for the Zhao army to break through for a while, but Dongjun is different." Lu Jie remonstrated.
This old man who walked from the border town to Xianyang Palace step by step due to luck is making the last big gamble for his family. He knows that with his own ability, being able to make it to this day is already a matter of smoke from the ancestral grave. He is already old, and what he needs to consider now is his descendants. Before he completely fades out of the Qin Dynasty, he must find a backer for his descendants.
But outside of Xianyang, Qin Wangzheng's position is too high for him to touch. Apart from Qin Wangzheng, Yang Ming is the best choice, because Yang Ming's official position is high enough, his relationship with Queen Mother Zhao is close enough, and his ability is enough. Strong, and more importantly, Yang Ming is too young.
If there is no accident, in the next 50 years, Yang Ming will be an important existence in the court of Xianyang Palace, an existence that can protect his family for 50 years.
Out of such considerations, Lu Jie had too many reasons to make the Qin army give priority to supporting Dongjun at this time.
"Too risky, not advisable." Xiong Qi said.
"Then even Taiyuan County can't support it, so it's not risky at all." Lu Jie, a lucky minister, felt his edge from others for the first time.
Looking at the scene in front of him, Qin Wangzheng couldn't help feeling a little headache, so he looked at Lu Buwei who had been silent all this time and said, "Does Xiangguo have anything to say?"
Seeing Qin Wangzheng asking himself, Lu Buwei, who didn't want to talk at all, had no choice but to say: "The reasons of Doctor Yushi and Weiwei are indeed very reasonable. All we can do is to choose or not. It depends on the king's decision."
Hearing that Lu Buwei said nonsense that was equivalent to not saying anything, Qin Wangzheng felt dissatisfied in his heart. There is a price to pay for the choice, how could it be so simple.
When Qin Wangzheng fell into a difficult situation, Zhao Gao walked into the main hall from the side door. With deliberate footsteps, Zhao Gao came to Qin Wangzheng's side and presented a scroll to Qin Wangzheng.
"Master Qin Zuo, Lieutenant Yang Ming." Looking at the seal where the scroll was sealed with mud, Qin Wangzheng's heart sank. What will be the military report sent from Dongjun at this time?
Could it be that Dongjun has already been captured by the Zhao Wei coalition forces?
It seems that apart from this possibility, there will be no other situation.Realizing this, Qin Wangzheng slowly opened the scroll in the sight of all the officials.
Qin Wangzheng didn't even realize that his breathing stopped following his own actions: what would the news recorded above be?
(End of this chapter)