Chapter 9 Steady Eastward Advance
Under the gaze of everyone, Ying Kang got up and said: "The so-called gradual eastward migration is that we are moving eastward little by little on the original basis. As you all know, the reason why the Qin people were able to survive in the west for hundreds of years was because we owned the city of Inuqiu, which made it difficult for the surrounding Rongdi consciousness to destroy us. Once we lose the protection of Inuqiu City, then the Qin people will definitely be eaten away by the surrounding Rong Di. ”
"Well---, you have a point. It was precisely because of this city that Qin was able to survive. That's the main reason why I'm reluctant to leave Inugaoka. Qin Zhong said after hearing this.
"However, while we are protected by the city, we are also limited by the city, that is, we can only stay in the small place of Inuqiu, and we cannot have a big development." Ying Kang continued.
After listening to Yingkang's words, everyone nodded slightly.
"For many years, the Qin people have always wanted to develop to the east, but they are afraid of leaving the protection of the city and dying under Rong Di's sword, so all along, the Qin people have been strong in heart but lack of strength, and they have no courage to leave Inuqiu. Today, Rong Di on the top of Longshan has been driven away by the royal family, if we lose this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity again, maybe the Qin people will stay in this small dog hill forever. ”
"You're right, and I think so, we can't afford to lose this opportunity." Yingqi said.
"Yes, what the little brother said is right, we can't afford to lose this opportunity." Yingzhao and Yinghai also followed.
Ying Kang nodded and said, "It seems that we are not the only ones who have recognized this opportunity, it seems that everyone has recognized it." But in terms of how to move eastward, I don't think we should act rashly, we must be steady. ”
"What does it mean to be steady?" Zhao Boyu asked.
"The so-called steady and steady progress means that we take Inuqiu as the center and gradually advance eastward. Let me tell you this, for the sake of stability, we sent troops and horses to the east, set up a camp every ten miles, and built beacon towers with rammed earth while stationing soldiers and horses. Once Rong Di attacked, we lit a beacon fire and informed each other, so that the officers and men of the Qin army who got the news could support each other. The old, weak, sick and disabled Qin people can continue to stay in Dog Hill. In this way, all the Qin people will not be exposed to the blows of Rong Di. What do you think? ”
Ying Kang's words made the leaders of the Qin people present think deeply.
Subsequently, Yingzhao said: "Little brother's method is good, but it's too slow." At this speed, we don't know what year or month we will have to wait until we can cross Longshan and reach the vicinity of Guanzhong. ”
Zhao Zhoudao: "I think the young man's method is feasible, after all, the Qin people are such a small population, and if they are wiped out, we will be completely wiped out." One step at a time is probably the best way to go. ”
Qin Zhong nodded and said to Ying Kang: "Child, my father didn't expect you to think about the problem so comprehensively at such a young age. I also think this is a feasible solution, so in your opinion, when will we start moving east? ”
Ying Kang said: "Father, without further ado, before Rong Di does not return to the south, we will build at least two or three beacon towers to the east, so that the territory of our Qin people has invisibly expanded to the east for more than dozens of miles. ”
"Well---, you're right, we must build a few beacon towers before Rong Di returns to the south." Qin Zhong said affirmatively.
Seeing that his father recognized him so much, Yingkang was a little proud, thinking that such a simple method would be nothing in modern society, but it would be a great idea in the Western New Year.
After all, at that time, people's education was limited, and their wisdom could not be compared with that of today's people.
Then Qin Zhong said to his sons: "Yingqi, for your father's order, you will take three hundred soldiers to build the first beacon tower ten miles east of the dog hill. At the same time as building the beacon tower, a simple city should also be built to prevent the Rongdi from sneaking attack. ”
Yingqi got up and said, "Promise ---, child will definitely live up to expectations." ”
Subsequently, Qin Zhong instructed his three sons, including Ying Bushou, Ying Zhao, and Ying Hai, in turn, "Each of you three will take three hundred soldiers and advance eastward in turn, building beacon towers and simple cities, do you know?" ”
Ying Bushou and the others replied together: "Father, please rest assured, we will definitely live up to expectations." ”
Seeing that the children answered so affirmatively, Qin Zhong smiled and said, "Children, this is the first step for our Qin people to migrate eastward, you must be cautious in everything, be careful, and don't make a mistake!" ”
Of course, everyone knew the importance of this operation, so they all nodded heavily.
Then Qin Zhong said to Zhao Zhou: "Inuqiu Order, Si Nong Order, you two must do a good job of grain and grass reserves, and prepare food and horse material for the soldiers who build the city. ”
Zhao Zhou and Si Nongguan both got up and said, "Don't worry, doctor, we will definitely do our best to do a good job in this matter and live up to the doctor's high expectations." ”
"Okay---, you guys go down and prepare, it's already a lot of time, everyone go back and rest." Qin Zhong said to everyone.
Just as Yingkang was about to leave, Qin Zhong stopped him, "Kang'er, you wait a minute, my father has something to tell you." ”
Yingkang stopped.
After everyone left, Qin Zhong said to Ying Kang: "Child, for the father, let a son of you go to Longshan as a scout to investigate the situation. You don't resent being a father, do you? ”
To put it bluntly, although the Qin people in the Western Weekend were very poor and looked down upon, they were not enough to make their sons scouts.
After listening to his father's Ying Kang, he said: "Father is too worried, now the Qin people are hard, and the child, as a descendant of the Ying family, should do something for the Qin people, there is nothing to be wronged about." ”
"Well---, that's fine, but you're mentally frightened on the way, which is beyond my father's imagination. I don't know if this will affect your life in the future. Qin Zhong is still very worried about the child's health.
Ying Kang smiled and said, "Father is too worried, don't you see that the child is very good now?" Although I don't know some people and things, as long as I meet them, I will immediately remember them. Father doesn't have to worry about this at all. ”
After hearing this, Qin Zhong nodded and said, "This is also true, after this fright, my father found that although you don't know some people very well, your wisdom seems to have greatly improved compared to before." Step by step, you can think of such a good way. You weren't like that before! ”
Then Qin Zhong smiled and said: "In the past, you were much more stupid than now, and you are almost the same as your third and fourth brothers." ”
Ying Kang smiled, of course he couldn't tell his father his true situation, "Father, if it's okay, then I'll sleep first." ”
"Well---, you go. But before going to bed, I went to see your mother, I haven't seen you for a long time, and she misses you too. Qin Zhong said to Ying Kang.
"Oh? My mother, where does he live? Ying Kang asked recklessly.
"This?" When Qin Zhong heard this, he was stunned for a moment, it seemed that the child still hadn't fully recovered his memory, "Hey---, come on, go with your father to meet him." ”
After that, he led Yingkang back to his room, and told his wife about the situation by the way.
Seeing that her youngest son could come back smoothly, Mrs. Qin Zhong was naturally very happy, after all, in the vicinity of Longshan, where Rong Di was lined up, it was already a great luck that she could come back alive as a scout to find out the news.
Nothing else is worth thinking about.