Su Qin's words to Zhou Shao were indeed very meaningful, they were in different positions, although it was impossible for them to have the same thoughts. Zhou Shao was only worried about Su Qin's self-imposed punishment.

However, Su Qin thought of a deeper layer. The reason why he asked for punishment and strictly ordered the Chinese military academy not to show mercy because of his status as the commander was actually his own unspeakable secret.

In order to strictly enforce the military discipline of the allied army, he killed a general Jing Feng in one day, punished Tian Zhang, a general sent by the princes to lead a large army, and beat Chen Zhi, the deputy general of the Chu reinforcements.

These people are all people who have a certain reputation in their own country, and after they are sent, they are the spokesmen of the country they are sent to, and punishing them is equivalent to slapping the vassal state in the face.

Imagine how Qi Wang Tian Bijiang and Chu King Xiong Shang felt when they heard that their general would be punished, would they only have shame and self-reflection?

Obviously this is unrealistic! Su Qin expected that their first reaction would definitely be annoyance, shame and anger, and even more so, they would immediately take countermeasures. Su Qin led the armies of other countries, but now he punished them, how did he explain to the overlords who were sitting on one side.

Therefore, even if Su Qin has nothing to do with Jing Feng, he will find a reason to punish himself, this is undoubtedly to show the King of Qi and the King of Chu, which means that even I, Su Qin, will mercilessly punish myself, which shows that my handling is fair and selfless, acting in accordance with the rules and regulations, and without favoritism.

What's more, he really felt sorry for Jing Feng, and this tragic situation should not have happened. It was really forced by the situation that it had to be so.

The expression of his regretful emotions can even more prompt the generals of the coalition forces to wake up: military law is far more important than human feelings. Whoever violates military orders must be punished as they deserve, and this is an unquestionable iron law!

Su Qin returned to the position of commander, resisted the pain from his body, and announced to the generals the military discipline of the joint army. It is not very complicated, there are only six short articles, which stipulate the code of conduct of the soldiers in terms of military orders, military appearance, military drills, military trumpets, military salutes, ordnance, etc., the reason why it is not too much and complicated, Su Qin has his own considerations.

Because the combined forces came from different vassal states, they had a set of practices in their respective countries, and if they came to learn and familiarize themselves with the complicated military discipline again, it would obviously be very uncomfortable.

Just like a soldier who has just enlisted in the army, it is like a pool of clear water, but it is easier to train. But it is not easy for these people to give up their old habits.

It is not easy to do it if it is simple, especially when it comes to a temporary combination of coalition forces. Many stalemates are familiar with military books and war strategies, and always want to completely implement their own set in the army they lead, but they often become empty buildings because of lack of adaptability.

This truth was also realized by Su Qin from the battle of the Yiqu army, and he and Wei Wei had discussed this problem back then: the Yiqu army was poorly equipped, and it was simple to send troops to deploy the formation, but for what to do, they could always win more with less in the battle with the Central Plains army.

Wei Wei, who had been in battle, told Su Qin: The advantage of the Yiqu people is that they are flexible, have clear combat ideas but are simple and easy to do, come and go without a trace, but have greater mobility.

Inspired by Wei Wei's Yiqu tactics, Su Qin believed that in the operation and command of the combined vertical coalition army, it was necessary to implement the principle of simplicity and ease, otherwise, even if the heart is higher than the sky and the desire is deeper than the sea, I am afraid that the future will be counterproductive and will end up in complete defeat.

Su Qin spent a long time dealing with the three generals who violated the order, and it took a lot of effort, and the generals thought that there were still many military disciplines he announced, and everyone felt a headache when they thought about it. However, when it came time to announce the military discipline, Su Qin did not show them the sour and fake vinegar in such a short six, and the generals couldn't help but rejoice in their hearts.

However, this process of heavy punishment also really shocked them. When Su Qin announced the military discipline, he paid attention to the reactions of the generals under his account, and saw that they were all standing solemnly, sincerely frightened, and listened attentively, and no one dared not to take the commander's orders as a child's play.

At noon, Su Qin announced the dissolution of the accounts, and the generals breathed a sigh of relief, but they retreated one by one in an orderly manner, no one arbitrarily dragged it, and no one made any noise casually. Su Qin looked at the generals in the distance, nodded slightly, and thought, "This looks like a team that can go to the battlefield." ”

After the princes' armies of the five countries met in the western suburbs of Luoyang, Su Qin did not rashly lead to the Mianchi battlefield, but stayed there for about ten days.

After Zhou Tianzi in Luoyang City got the letter, he pretended not to know, for fear that the princes' army would force Luoyang. With the guards of the Son of Heaven in Luoyang City, they are almost like grass mustard in comparison.

Zhou Tianzi secretly sent Luoyang Lingnangong Zao to visit Su Qin, Nangongzao had dealings with Su Qin, this person played an important role in dealing with the bad affairs of the minister Lu Tong, and he can also be regarded as Su Qin's old friend.

As soon as Nangong Zao arrived, Su Qin knew what his intention was to visit, but he didn't immediately pick it out. Su Qin invited Nangong Zao to the treasure tent of the Chinese army, asked him to sit down, and then ordered the miscellaneous soldiers of the army to serve tea.

Su Qin said: "I am in charge of the Chinese army, and I have just issued an order to ban alcohol in the whole army, so I can't entertain Mr. Nangong with a banquet. ”

Nangong Zao replied: "Prime Minister Su is too polite, with our friendship, it is not between the staggered and the staggered. A cup of tea is enough. ”

Su Qin looked at Nangong Zao and thought: "Listening to him, it seems that the two of us have been friends for decades, but we have only known each other for less than a year, and it is only two or three days to hear Lu Tong's case together." What about Qingshui? ”

Su Qin said politely: "Yes, the friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, and we both know each other. Su Qin asked again: "I don't know if Mr. Nangong visited, what do you have to teach you?" ”

A hint of embarrassment flashed in Nangong Zao's eyes, he thought for a moment, and said, "Prime Minister Su Cheng is the one who holds the bull's ear today, which is admirable. Now, at the sound of a call, hundreds of thousands of troops have been mobilized from the vassal states. However, I don't know where Prime Minister Su intends to lead the army? ”

Su Qin Ha laughed and replied, "We are friends, so open the window and say something." My hundreds of thousands of troops are going to the front line of Michi, and they will never harass Luoyang at all. ”

Su Qin stared at Nangong Zao and said, "Mr. Nangong went back and told Zhou Tianzi that he could sleep peacefully!" ”

When Nangong Zao heard this, he also laughed with Su Qin and said: "Sure enough, Prime Minister Su Cheng is a cheerful person, with your words, I can return to the Son of Heaven in a down-to-earth manner." ”

Su Qin said again: "However, I still have a family in Luoyang, but I have to thank Zhou Tianzi and Mr. Nangong to take care of it." Luoyang City is not very peaceful, and you also know the Tao. I don't want to make a big fuss, but I don't want to deliberately cause trouble with people and the like. ”

Nangong Zao replied: "Prime Minister Su, don't worry, I will send someone secretly." The prime minister is busy with the world, so there is no need to worry about such small things. ”

Su Qin heard Nangong Zao's answer, and he also thanked him. Nangong Zao saw that the purpose of this trip was achieved, and he did not stay long, so he immediately said goodbye to Su Qin and returned to Luoyang.

Su Qin sent Nangong Zao away, and did not immediately turn back to the big tent of the Chinese army, but directly came to the training ground of the joint coalition army, urging the coalition troops to step up their drills. The reason why he stayed in the western suburbs of Luoyang for 10 days was precisely because he wanted to conduct a drill with his troops and cooperate with each other skillfully before he could be put into battle.

It's just that as soon as his army stopped, Zhou Tianzi was frightened, and he specially sent Nangong Zao to find out the truth. Su Qin knew in his heart: These hundreds of thousands of troops are today's "sharp weapons", and wherever they are placed, they are an important force to influence the current situation.

After ten days of drills, Su Qin gave the order, and the allied forces marched to Sogo City, where they joined up with the Korean army and prepared for a desperate war with Qin for Michi.

The news of the combined forces leaving for Sogo City soon reached Xianyang, and Ying Si was shocked when he heard it. He had just sent an additional 50,000 troops to Sima Cuo, and ordered him to step up the attack on Shangguan City, which was isolated in the Mianchi area, but he did not expect that the other party would gather nearly 300,000 troops.

The balance of military strength in the Michi area has undergone a fundamental change, and the Qin army is less than the combined vertical coalition army, how can it not make Ying Si anxious.

He immediately sent someone to deliver a letter to Sima Cuo, informing him of the dynamics of the coalition army, and asking him to do everything possible to step up the capture of Shangguan City, and on the other hand, pay close attention to the movements of the coalition army in Sogo City.

Sima Coo received the edict from the monarch, but he was not as anxious as Qin Jun Yingsi, he wrote a letter and explained his views. It is believed that the overall situation of the war in the Michi area has been decided.

At present, the Han army in Shangguan City is only stubbornly resisting, and they are completely dependent on the solid ice wrapped around the outer perimeter of the city wall, and once the ice melts, the small Shangguan City can be broken in a few days.

As for the combined column forces, they were temporarily assembled, and it was absolutely difficult for them to coordinate with each other, and their combat effectiveness was reduced by at least half. Moreover, the Qin army has occupied the Mianchi area, which is mountainous and can completely rely on the mountains and valleys here, and set up ambush arrays to wait for work.

Sima Cuo was full of confidence and boasted: "The last general is still afraid that the army led by Su Qin will not dare to come, if they dare to attack, they will definitely have no return!" ”

Ying Si received Sima Cuo's recital, and suddenly turned his worries into joy, thinking that what Sima Cuo said was not unreasonable.

He further thought: "This battle is really a crucial battle of life and death, if the Qin army can defeat the combined forces in the Mianchi area, then the so-called joint column is just a joke." Even if you are unified into one country, you are not the opponent of my Qin State, and the whole world is not in the bag of my Qin State. ”

"After this battle, I'm afraid that you, the eastern princes, will die down from now on, and no longer dare to use your mantis arm as a car to obstruct the pace of our Qin army's unification of the country!"