Chapter 776: The Land of the Ancestors Must Not Be Lost
Qingji's remarks are naturally scaring the princes and doctors present, and they are a bit exaggerated.
However, Qingji is still well aware of the strength of the Achaemenid dynasty.
The Achaemenid dynasty of Persia, also known as the First Persian Empire, was the first empire to span Europe, Asia and Africa.
At its peak, the Achaemenid Dynasty had a population of 18 million in 480 BC and a staggering 6.95 million square kilometers of land area!
At the peak of the Qin Dynasty, the land area of the Qin Dynasty was only 3.4 million square kilometers......
This shows the strength of the Achaemenid dynasty.
As for Qingji, the Persians will send more than 100,000 troops again, in fact, including auxiliaries and people!
It is said that the Achaemenid dynasty had a vast territory, reaching the Syr Darya River in the east.
The medicine killing water originates from the Tianshan Mountain Range, flows through the Turan lowland and flows into the Aral Sea, which is bordered by the countries of the Western Regions, but it is separated by a Tianshan Mountain, there are too many snow fields and grasslands, and the environment is harsh, so the Persian soldiers stopped here before.
This time, the Persians were fully prepared for the eastward expedition, otherwise how could they have so many troops at every turn in the case of an expedition of thousands of miles?
Isn't that here to send you to death?
No matter how arrogant Darius I was, he could not have been so stupid......
At this time, the princes and doctors were all frightened by Qingji's remarks.
If this is accidentally exploited by the Persians, I am afraid that the vassal states of the land of Kyushu in China will inevitably be affected and invaded by the Persian army!
"Wu Hou!"
At this time, Tian Qi, the prime minister of the Qi State, stood up and saluted towards Qingji: "If the Persian State is really so strong, it is inevitable that we and other Chinese countries will join forces to resist the enemy!" ”
"The ministers thought that the Persians were now defeated in the city of mud, and they were bound to make a comeback. With the tens of thousands of people in the alliance army of our princes, I am afraid that we will not be able to deal with the Persian army of more than 100,000, or even hundreds of thousands! ”
"In that case, why don't the nations once again recruit soldiers and go to the Western Regions to fight?"
Tian Qi and Qing Ji are allies behind the scenes, and in order to make "Tian Qi Daiqi", Tian Qi has repeatedly shown favor to Qing Ji, and this time is naturally no exception.
However, as soon as Tian Qi's words fell, Qin Bo Yingning immediately retorted: "Tian Xiang's words are wrong! ”
"The defeat of the city of mud may have emboldened the Persians, and they no longer had the heart to look eastward. Moreover, even if the Persians went east again, they probably wouldn't be able to send many soldiers and horses. ”
"With the vast territory of the Persian State, they belong to a 10,000-mile expedition, and the logistics supply cannot keep up.
When Tian Qi heard this, he just smiled and said, "Uncle Qin, you can't always look at the good side of everything. ”
"I have heard that wherever the Persian army passes, they often burn and plunder, leaving no chickens and dogs. They requisited grain on the spot, and if there were people living there, why did the Persians worry about having no food and grass to replenish them? ”
"This ......"
Ying Ning opened her mouth, wanting to speak and stopping, but she didn't know what words to use to refute Tian Qi.
After all, Tian Qi is telling the truth!
This time, the victory of the mud city, the Wu army was able to achieve such brilliant results, and there was no lack of luck.
If the princes and doctors of China thought that a single victory in the mud city could make the Persians fear and die, and never again carry out the eastward crusade, it would be a big mistake!
The aggressive, cruel and murderous Persians will probably be even more angry because of this, and then go east to China without reservation!
"Tian Xiang is right."
Qingji waved his hand and said: "The Persians have coveted the richness of my Huaxia Kyushu for a long time. The second and third sons, the land of the ancestors cannot be lost, and it cannot fall into the hands of Fanbang Waiyi! ”
"We can't leave such a disaster to future generations to solve!"
"If the enemy wants to fight, I will fight! For the invading Persians, we must not only subdue and fear him, but also completely destroy him! ”
"Widow, let all the Fanbang Waiyi who covet my Huaxia know that those who offend my Huaxia Tianwei will be punished even if they are far away!"
Ying Ning smiled wryly: "Wu Hou is strong." It's just that now it's winter, and it's bitter cold outside, so it's not suitable for fighting, so I ask Wu Hou to think twice before acting. ”
Qingji waved his hand and said loudly: "Kou can go, I can go too!" ”
"I am in China, how can I allow the state to be bullied?"
Hearing this, the princes and doctors present couldn't help but have a solemn look, stood up, and saluted Qingji in unison: "Respectfully!" ”
Qingji's determination is very thorough.
This time, if the alliance of princes ends hastily because of a great victory in the mud city, the Persians who are not dead will inevitably make a comeback in the future.
Since this is the case, Qingji can only choose to subdue the Persians, fight them in fear, or even drive them out......
With an expedition of this magnitude, the land needs of the various vassal states were not met.
Fortunately, Qingji can meet their slave needs.
Those captured Persians were not inevitably reduced to slaves of the Chinese......
"Boom!"
At this moment, from the distant wilderness, a chaotic sound of horses' hooves sounded.
Because there were tens of thousands of soldiers lined up around the venue, this team did not dare to break through.
Qingji looked around, and saw a group of Rong Di wearing animal skin clothes, wearing big felt hats, and carrying daggers or short swords at their waists, approaching the side of the Sifang Terrace.
It is worth mentioning that in this Yongcheng Alliance, in addition to the Tianxia Kingdom that responded to Qingji's call, the eight countries of Xirong, which were adjacent to the Qin State, all chose to use the road to send troops.
I don't know which Rongdi country is here?
I saw the leader of the person, wearing a mink coat, a wide forehead and broad shoulders, a dark complexion, a full beard and cheeks, and a fierce aura all over his body.
"Yiqu Mo, the monarch of Yiqu Kingdom, see King Wu!"
The middle-aged man named "Yiqu Mo" came to the edge of the Sifang Platform surrounded by a group of soldiers, and then climbed the Sifang Platform alone and gave a chest hug to Qing Ji sitting on the main seat.
"Hahahaha! King Yiqu, don't be polite! ”
"Come, give me a seat!"
"Thank you, King Wu!"
For Yiqumo, Qingji seemed very enthusiastic.
Why?
Wu and Yiqu Rong are admittedly not allies, and there is not much interaction on the surface.
However, don't forget that Wu has always played the role of "arms dealer".
Since Wu implemented the reform of the law and enriched the country and strengthened the people, many sharp weapons have been manufactured and widely marketed in the countries of the world.
This made Wu Guo make a lot of money.
Including the Yiqu Rong State, the eight countries of Xirong all had business dealings with the Wu State.
As an ally, the Qin State has always been a little dissatisfied with Wu State's secret practice of "giving and receiving from Xirong", but there is really no evidence to prove that the weapons and arrows used by Rong Di came from Wu State......
In fact, Wu never sold his weapons and baggage to Xirong in the open.
As we all know, the Eight Kingdoms of Xirong and the Qin State are located in the western corner of the country, right on the Silk Road.
Therefore, the merchants of Wu were able to pass through the Silk Road and use their own weapons, tea, salt, silk and other items to buy horses and furs in Rong Di's hands.
It's just taking what you need.
For the "trading partner" Wu Guo, the Yiqu people still have a good impression.
The economic lifeline of the Qin State and the Xirong Eight Kingdoms was actually grasped by the Wu State at this time.
The goods of the merchants of the Wu State are not necessities, but they can also allow the Qin State and the Xirong Eight Kingdoms to "return to the pre-release period in one day"......
"That's pretty impressive."
"I didn't expect the Yiqu people to respond to Wu Hou's call?"
"The Yiqu people are unruly and unruly, and they are enemies of the Qin people all year round, attacking each other. Could it be that Wu Hou can even tame such a Rong clan? ”
Regarding the matter of the Yiqu people responding to Qingji's call, the princes and doctors present couldn't help but talk to each other and whispered.
Among them, the most ugly face is none other than Qin Boyingning.