Daqin: Zulong's Traveling Frog

Chapter 154

The three places are excellent habitats for both farming and nomadic peoples. The land is fertile and can be directly irrigated with water from the Yellow River.

There are Yinshan Mountains in the north and Helan Mountains in the west. They can be said to be natural defensive barriers and have natural advantages in defending against the impact of nomadic cavalry.

During the Warring States period, the Great Wall built by Yan, Zhao, and Qin, which was connected with Rongdi, had a general direction that echoed the two mountain ranges. If nomads want to drive southward, they need to cross these two mountain ranges and grasp the Hetao area as a base. .

The nomads who grew up on horseback can come and go freely on horses even without the assistance of stirrups and saddles. As the main force of nomads, cavalry can cross natural barriers and advance into the Central Plains at any time.

After the Xiongnu army broke through the Great Wall, most of the land in the Central Plains was under the prying eyes of the nomadic regime, which posed a great threat to the Central Plains regime.

The opponent's cavalry can choose the direction of attack at will. The Central Plains regime can only assemble a large army and wait for it, and in the end it will be overwhelmed.

In the era of cold weapons, in the face of the mobility of cavalry, there must be dangerous passes, or riding against each other.

Otherwise, you can only follow the opponent and eat ashes.

Therefore, in order to deal with the nomadic regime, the Central Plains regime must have cavalry.

The horse production areas required by the cavalry are one in the northeast and one in the northwest.Because only in the alpine land can we raise war horses well.

But to form cavalry, you can't raise them one by one, but in groups, so that you can form a cavalry team to fight against nomads.

The mountains and valleys, lush aquatic plants, and open running areas required for raising war horses are all available in these three regions.

In addition, related to horses, there are also sophisticated iron ore, which can be used to make weapons and armor, which can be found in the Hetao area.

The reason why the Hetao area has become a battleground for military strategists in the Central Plains and grasslands is that it contains political [the stability of the Central Plains regime], economics [farming, horse herding], and military [defense and military initiative, cavalry training and excellent iron ore] and other factors.

This is also the reason why Qin Wangzheng is eager to conquer the three places.

After a year and a half of hard work, Hexi, Hetao, and Henan have been completely included in the territory of Qin.

The terrain of the three places is open, the surroundings are steep, and the land near the grain and grass is a treasure land of geomantic omen and a natural horse farm.

From then on, the Qin State did not need to communicate with the Xiongnu, so it could use three places to mobilize its troops.

Many ministers in the court wrote letters to persuade them to connect the Great Walls of Qin, Zhao, and Yan to resist the Xiongnu.

After all, the Xiongnu were good at guerrilla warfare, and their cavalry traveled thousands of miles, making it difficult to figure out the whereabouts of the enemy. Maybe that day, after recharging their strength, they would send their troops south again to seek revenge.

But Qin Wangzheng smiled lightly. It was completely unnecessary to build the Great Wall. Touman Shanyu had already been beaten so fearfully that within ten years, they dared not set foot in the Central Plains.

Right now, it is time to make full use of Hexi, Hetao, and Henan. When the horses are fat, they can form a large army again, wipe out the Xiongnu in one fell swoop, and cut off future troubles.

After occupying the land of Hexi, Qin Wangzheng issued a royal edict and called all civil and military officials to hold a celebration banquet!

Li Si and Feng Quji are listed on the left and right sides, the civil servant is on the left, the military officer is on the right, and the doctor is next.

Kong Yu, who is located in the first seat of the doctor's area, has been silent after the court meeting, as if he was full of Qin Wangzheng.

[Note: After Qin Shihuang unified China, Kong Yu ordered his disciple Shu Sun Tong to serve as an official in the Qin Dynasty, and he lived in seclusion. Afterwards, the Qin king called and appointed Kong Yu as Lord Wentong, and he was worshiped as Shaofu. 】

The doctor servant Zhou Qingchen is in charge of the affairs of the doctor's palace. He is also the one among the doctors who understands Qin Wangzheng's hard work the most.

But Kong Yu was sitting upright without looking sideways, as if he didn't see anyone at all, and didn't hear any comments.

Zhou Qingchen was a little embarrassed, but also a little angry.

At the same time, Zhou Qingchen also understood that the Qin government had laws and regulations, and he hated private strife and internal strife with severe sanctions. Disrupting the laws would only ruin his reputation.

However, today Zhou Qingchen couldn't bear the indifference of this Wen Tongjun.Zhou Qingchen stood up, cupped his hands and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have something to say."

Zhou Qingchen said in a clear voice: "In the past, the land of Qin was no more than a thousand miles away. Your Majesty, the Ming Sage, pacified the sea and drove out the Xiongnu barbarians. Under the light of the sun and the moon, everyone was convinced."

"With the princes as counties and counties, everyone will live in peace and contentment, without the danger of war, and this will be passed down to all generations. Since ancient times, it has not been as mighty and virtuous as your Majesty!"

"Now your Majesty has annexed Hexi, Henan, and Hetao to expand the territory of Great Qin and make Great Qin as powerful as a tiger."

After saying that, Zhou Qingchen picked up the wine glass, and Qin Wangzheng also laughed loudly: "Okay! As a servant, I will drink a good drink!"

The ministers were moved by Zhou Qingchen's frankness, and they raised the hall and cheered: "Congratulations to Your Majesty for winning Hexi, Henan, and Hetao!"

Unexpectedly, Kong An was still unmoved, and only cared about picking up vegetables for himself, as if he had forgotten the courtesy of a monarch and his ministers. Li Si was about to scold him, but Qin Wangzheng did not blame him, but said in a gentle tone: "Kong An is old, don't worry about it." Disturb him!"

Li Si and Feng Quji could only stare, disbelieving that Qin Wangzheng would not only let the arrogant and rude Kong Yu go, but also treat him like a student seeking a teacher.

The two of them didn't say it on the surface, but in their hearts they already admired Qin Wangzheng's broad mind and that he was the king they should swear allegiance to.

Many officials in the court looked at each other, unbelievable that this is the tyrant that the nobles of the six royal families said?
"Zhou Qingchen blatantly flatters him, how absurd it is!"

With a reprimand, Judian was stunned.Dr. Chun Yuyue got up suddenly, pointed at Zhou Qingchen, and said sharply, "Qingchen is now not the past, disrespecting the king, flattering the emperor, and bewitching the world, this is absurd theory!"

After Chunyu Yue denounced it arrogantly, he immediately turned around and bowed his hands to the emperor's throne, and said slightly: "Those who do not learn from the past but can last for a long time are unheard of!"

"I heard that the Yin, Shang and Zhou dynasties ruled for more than 1000 years, entrusting their children and meritorious officials as their assistants."

"Today, instead of helping His Majesty return to the kingly way, Zhou Qingchen flattered His Majesty in order to aggravate His Majesty's faults. He is not a loyal minister!"

[Note: The way of kingship is similar to the Five Hegemons in the Spring and Autumn Period. A country is elected as the leader of all the vassal states to govern the world, which is opposite to hegemony]

Chun Yuyue looked at Wentong Jun Kong Yu still sitting upright and remained indifferent, Chun Yuyue cupped his hands and said loudly: "I wrote the letter with Dr. 23."

"I request Your Majesty to terminate the system of prefectures and counties, follow the example of the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, and extend the fiefdoms to establish princes."

As soon as he finished speaking, the whole palace was in an uproar. Everyone looked at Chun Yuyue, and Qin Wangzheng's expression gradually became serious.
(End of this chapter)