Daqin: Zulong's Traveling Frog

Chapter 211, Everyone's Eyes

The solemn and solemn Zhangtai Palace has a dignified atmosphere.

The sky at the northern border is often gloomy, and dense black clouds approach the Great Wall, exuding a strong killing intent.

The twilight is hazy, the starry sky is slowly seeping through the clouds, and the suspension bridge in Xianyang, the imperial capital, is rumbling down.

At the same time, five generals, Meng Tian, ​​Wang Li, Li Xin, Qiang Yan, and Zhang Han, entered Xianyang City from the north gate.

The city of Xianyang was in awe, and the people knew that the war between Qin and the Xiongnu was inevitable, and the transfer of the five generals from the border defense was just to discuss the specific strategy of the war.

Qin Wangzheng sat upright on the emperor's roof, the imperial aura leaked from the side, and the whole hall was full of killing intent, and the positions of the left and right prime ministers were far away from Qin Wangzheng.

Sitting on the left side are the four generals Han Xin and Feng Linhuo, and five people including Meng Tian sat on the right side after entering the hall.

Qin State respected the right, and Meng Tian and others were on the right, which was the original intention of Qin Wangzheng. This war still needs to rely on the generals of the empire. As for Han Xin, he is responsible for guarding the frontier as a supplement for the army.

Ji Bu was the first to be unconvinced. He served as a general to charge forward, not as a substitute.

After coming to the empire for three years, he was bored in the military camp every day. The aggrieved Ji Bu couldn't take it anymore, so he cupped his hands and took the lead in breaking the tranquility of the hall.

"Why can't the last general go into battle to kill the enemy? My sword is almost rusting."

Han Xin's words drew smiles from the generals, and the awkward atmosphere was quickly broken.

Yingbo and others also followed, and Qin Wangzheng's failure to arrange them really made him feel disappointed.

"Don't worry, general, we are old, and this war is probably the last."

"But you are different, you are the four new generals recruited by the empire."

"In the future, His Majesty will fight north and south, and rely on you to fight east and west."

Han Xin nodded slightly, and the haze on his face swept away.

This is the last food delivery in my life.

Next time, I will lead all the soldiers to gallop on the battlefield, fight bloody battles, and bring the head of the enemy general to ask His Majesty for credit.

After the generals calmed down, Qin Wangzheng said slowly: "Indeed, this battle will be led by Li Xin, Meng Tian, ​​Wang Li, and Qiang Yan. Zhang Han is in charge of the army's food and supplies, and the rest of the generals will guard the border. In case of accidents!"

Immediately, Qin Wangzheng slowly unfolded the map, which was engraved with the borders of the empire, and many locations had been marked.

Qin Wangzheng handed over the right to speak to the four generals, and said slowly: "I have never personally led a conquest, and the art of war is not as proficient as the four generals. This decisive battle with Maodun still depends on the generals."

After all, Qin Wangzheng glanced at Meng Tian and the others from the corner of his eye. Feeling the pressure, Meng Tian got up slowly and said, "The Xiongnu have successively attacked Donghu, Yuezhi, and the northern states, and their national strength has greatly increased."

And Chen Ping had already gone to spy on the Xiongnu, he stopped his reverie, stood up and bowed deeply to the generals of Qin Wangzheng: "The minister followed Wu Zhiluo into a detailed work to spy on the Xiongnu."

"Your Majesty, we have already known the reality of the Xiongnu. When Touman was in power, the Xiongnu had a territory of three thousand miles. After Maodun succeeded to the throne, he successively annexed other countries, and the territory of the Huns has reached five thousand miles."

After saying this, the left and right prime ministers were all excited. You must know that the territory of the Qin State is only six thousand miles away, and the territory of the Xiongnu is comparable to that of the Great Qin.

But Chen Ping smiled slightly, dispelling everyone's worries, and said slowly: "Generals, don't worry. Although Maodun fought all the way and conquered a lot of land, the Yue clan was driven out, the Donghu clan was exterminated, and the northern countries The population is sparse, coupled with the perennial battles, the number of people has dropped sharply."

"There are only 30 people in the tribe, which is only equivalent to a border county in Qin Dynasty. However, because all the people can ride horses and shoot bows and hunts, excluding the old and weak, women and children, there are a total of [-] people who control strings."

As soon as these words came out, many people breathed a sigh of relief. In addition, after Mao Dun took the post of Shan Yu, he did not cultivate and live. Instead, he fought for years and almost exhausted the Laodi saved by Touman. The national treasury will definitely be empty.

Although Chen Ping did not go to the Xiongnu ranch to investigate in person, he inferred that the Xiongnu's food and supplies were not enough to fight against Qin.

Chen Ping continued: "The land of the Xiongnu is roughly divided into three parts, one is Beijia, the other is Henan, and the third is Mobei."

"Henan has already been incorporated into the territory of the Qin State. Your Majesty, whoever comes to Jiuyuan County will occupy the most affluent land, develop animal husbandry, and meet the domestic war horse vacancies."

"I don't know the situation in Mobei. The land is vast and sparsely populated, and there is a lot of sandy moraine, which is not suitable for grazing, let alone farming. I deduce that at most [-] troops can be sent."

"Beijia is the center of the Xiongnu, where Shanyu's royal court is located. Hetao can send 15 troops."

"A few years ago, the Qin State repelled the Xiongnu for [-] miles, so that the Hu people did not dare to go south to herd horses. The four servant tribes at the foot of Helan Mountain, namely Loufan, Baiyang, Linhu, and Yanyan, had already gone to the grassland of Helan Mountain. , can send [-] troops."

"Including the 30 King Youxian and the [-] King Zuoxian who are located in the old place of the original Yuezhi and the [-] King Zuoxian in the old place of the original Donghu, the Xiongnu army is about [-]!"

When they heard 30, many people were shocked. Although their faces were calm, they were shocked.

Meng Tian held his breath and struggled in his heart. 30 soldiers fought against 15 Huns cavalry, which was more difficult than buying and selling.

Qin Wangzheng also noticed Meng Tian's dignified face. Touman was alone when the Huns were less than 15, so they were able to attack so smoothly.

Although there were stirrups and saddles at that time, they only made up for their own disadvantages. People on horseback could ride and shoot without assistance.

At that time, Meng Tian naively thought that Touman was a barbarian who didn't know the art of war, so he planned to wipe out Modun, but although Touman didn't know the art of war, he had rich experience living outside the Great Wall and knew how to attack and defend, how to advance and retreat.

At that time, Mengtian was victorious, and he thought the war would end soon. Unexpectedly, it was just Touman's trick to lure the enemy into deep. He will not be defeated, and Meng Tian may repeat Li Xin's mistakes.

So, when he heard that the Huns had 30 soldiers, Meng Tian no longer had a smile on his face.

Qin Wangzheng saw the doubts in Meng Tian's heart, and thought of Han Fei's fables back then, contradicting himself.

My shield is so strong that nothing can trap it.

The benefit of my spear is in everything.

Qin's weapons are no longer the bronze weapons of last time, but sharp iron spears and long halberds forged by raging fire.

Qin's armor is no longer copper skin and yellow leather, but a solid armor and iron shield.

Both the shield and the spear are the sharpest. Although it is not known which one is better, it is more than enough to deal with the Huns.

Qin Wangzheng said slowly: "Daqin's long halberds are invincible, iron shields are invulnerable, and iron cavalry with golden armor and iron halberds are invincible. With one enemy ten, they will surely kill Mao Dun without leaving any behind!"

(End of this chapter)