Through these small expressions, Ying Zheng can feel how aggrieved, helpless and pitiful Ying Chengcheng was when he wrote this letter.

Ying Zheng unconsciously felt a little distressed and blamed himself.

Why ask if the widow will be angry?

Don't say that what Brother Wang does is what the widow wants.

It was the former brother Wang who destroyed Han and Wei by himself, and destroyed the widow's plan, how could the widow ever blame you?

The widow is angry with you, and it will only be because you are not stingy with your own body and take the risk to rush into battle!

Brother Wang has obviously made a great contribution to the breakthrough of Lulu City this time, but he is so frightened, after all, it is because the widow cares less and lacks a sense of security in his heart!

Sighing softly, Ying Zheng poured out the second roll of bamboo slips in the tube with pity.

[Although the eldest brother is not angry with his younger brother, the younger brother is angry with his younger brother! ] 】

[Now the shortage of officials in my Great Qin is too serious, don't say that governing the entire territory of Chu is to govern the land of Ancient Han and Ancient Wei. 】

[If all the territories in the west and north of the city are incorporated into my Great Qin, then my Great Qin may lose control over the grassroots, which is an important foundation for my Great Qin to defeat the heroes with a weak country and a widowed people! ] 】

[If there is chaos in the counties and townships, how can I, Daqin, dispatch all the young and strong to conquer the countries and complete the unification? At that time, all kinds of internal chaos alone was enough for my Daqin to have a headache. 】

[And why did Zhuang Qiu, Chen Li and others rise up one after another and turn against each other? ] 】

[It's all because you can't eat, you are wronged, and you can't live! ] 】

[The military lord law can give the Chu people a chance to turn over, which is what all the servants of the common people of the Chu State desire, and the servants of the common people of the Chu State will naturally have a slight affection for my Great Qin. 】

[But if my Great Qin is unable to control Chu due to the lack of officials, which will cause chaos in Chu, rampant bandits, lax law enforcement, and difficult people's livelihood, the Chu people will be resentful. 】

[The Chu people who are anti-Chu today will become the anti-Qin people tomorrow! ] 】

[So my brother thinks that it is not worth it to spend such a heavy price to break through the city, and it is even more worthless to spend a greater price to break through the food of the people, and my brother is guilty! 】

[The younger brother will first collect all the territory north of the Yangtze River, and then use the city of Lu and the king of Chu as bait to lure the Chu army to come to help, so as to weaken the youth and strength of the Chu state, and at the same time move the head of Wu Diqian back to our Great Qin as much as possible, instead of taking the city south of the Yangtze River. 】

[Is my brother's decision right? What should my brother do in the future? Big brother, think about it and tell your brother quickly! 】

[The war on the front line is in full swing, what if the people of Chu persecute his brother to take his food again? 】

[Brother is afraid! 】

Ying Zheng's originally relieved and proud eyes gradually became calm, and he looked at Ying Chengcheng's handwriting over and over again and was silent.

In Ying Zheng's view, a stage has a major contradiction to be resolved at a stage.

The main contradictions that Yingzheng needs to solve in his life are to take all the Chinese territory, realize the great unification, end the war that has lasted for hundreds of years, and formulate a set of rules for the world that are more suitable for today.

All kinds of internal problems are only minor contradictions, and they will not be solved until Yingzheng solves the main contradictions.

Because even if the grassroots are chaotic, Ying Zheng is confident that he can control the overall direction and general stability of the country, and let the country fight for his goals - it turns out that Ying Zheng has actually done this!

Even if Qianling County is almost in a state of anarchy, the taxes that Qianling County should pay, the conscription military service that should be served, and the armor and blades that should be handed over are also the same, and it has always contributed its due strength in the foreign wars of Great Qin.

More importantly, Ying Zheng does not feel that it is difficult to resolve internal contradictions.

Even if his successor is incompetent, such trivial matters as stabilizing internal chaos and resolving conflicts at the grassroots level should not be difficult for him.

No way?

He can't do it, can he?!

This is a basic operation that the Qin kings of all dynasties can do!

But Ying Chengcheng's handwriting slapped Ying Zheng's self-confidence like a slap.

Ying Zheng's first heir in his heart, Ying Zheng's proud brother Wang, frankly and straightforwardly expressed his serious concern and thorny fear of the internal chaos caused by the shortage of grassroots officials!

This makes Ying Zheng have to think about a problem.

Ying Zheng is twenty-five years old this year, only ten years before the death of King Zhuang Xiang, and death is already in the shadow.

In case Ying Zheng suddenly collapses like King Zhuang Xiang, will the mess he left behind be a burden that Ying Cheng Cheng can't bear?

Seeing that Yingzheng frowned and was silent, the noise in the imperial study gradually dissipated.

A group of courtiers stood respectfully in place, peeking at Yingzheng with their spare eyes, their hearts full of worry.

Even when Chu and Zhao came to attack, Ying Zheng never showed such a difficult face!

What the hell is going on at the front?!

After a long time, Ying Zhengcai finally put Ying Cheng's bamboo slip into his sleeve and raised his eyes to look at the ministers: "Difficulties can be overcome." ”

"Fighters can also be found again."

"In recent years, our Great Qin has been in constant foreign wars, the national strength is exhausted, the population is thin, and the grain and grass are not abundant."

"This battle was only to repel the enemies of Zhao and Chu, and to seize enough grain and grass for my Great Qin to hold out until the autumn harvest, not to destroy Chu."

"Therefore, the widow thinks that this battle should only take the west of the line of Cai, Shouchun and Zhaoguan."

"Then order Chang'anjun's subordinates to move the Qianshou east of the first line of Xiacai, Shouchun, and Zhaoguan back to Guanzhong as much as possible, and enrich the people in Guanzhong."

"Then wait for the people of Chu to elect the new king of Chu, and I, Daqin, can negotiate peace with Chu."

After thinking about it for a long time, even if Ying Zheng was unwilling, he finally made concessions because of Ying Chengcheng's IQ and ability.

There's no way, who let the stupid brother of the widow not understand the government!

Ying Zheng really didn't dare and didn't want to put pressure on Ying Chengcheng beyond his ability.

Although Ying Zheng didn't understand why Ying Cheng Chan didn't even have the confidence to solve such a simple matter, since Ying Cheng Chan had already said it clearly, Ying Zheng didn't mind slowing down.

If it is because of this delay, Yingzheng will not be able to complete his desire to dominate the world in his lifetime.

The unfinished business is about to be pressed on the shoulders of Ying Chengcheng!

Anyway, when it comes to war, Ying Chengcheng is a professional!

Thinking of this, the corners of Ying Zheng's mouth couldn't help but sketch a smile, and he looked around at the ministers and asked, "What do you think Aiqing thinks?" ”

Wei Yi was dumbfounded.

Dumbfounded.

Ministers: "Ah??? ”

Your twist is too fast, my lord!

Looking at Ying Zheng's bulging sleeves again, the same thought rose in the hearts of all the courtiers.

Sure enough, what the king is determined to do, no one can stop - except Chang'anjun!

The ministers were afraid that Yingzheng would regret it, so they hurriedly shouted: "The king is wise! ”

Feng Qujian quickly rolled up his sleeves and prepared his intentions.

But as soon as the silk was laid out, another shout came from outside the imperial study.

"King Qiqi! General Qi Suo's military situation is urgent! ”

Ying Zheng shouted expectantly: "Pass! ”

The door to the study opened again.

A herald covered in blood entered the imperial study with the support of two eunuchs.

"King!" Seeing Ying Zheng's first moment, the herald broke away from the eunuch, knelt on the ground, and shouted sadly: "My department, defeated!" ”

"General Qi died in battle, and Adjutant General Xin Wu is leading the remnants of his army to block the Zhao army."

"Ask the king to increase his troops for support!"

Ying Zheng's pupils shrank suddenly.

The anticipation turned into shock.

Wei Yi suddenly asked: "What is the situation on the front line!" ”

The herald took a bamboo tube from his bosom and offered it with both hands.

Wei Yi couldn't wait for Meng Yi to come over, snatched the bamboo tube from the herald's hand, and looked at Ying Zheng after confirming the sealed mud seal letter.

Ying Zheng said solemnly: "Read! ”

Wei Yi immediately dismantled the bamboo tube, poured out the bamboo slips, and recited in a deep voice:

"Vice General Xin Sheng Qiyu King!"

"On February 9 of the twelfth year, our department defeated the Zhao army in Changzhi."

"On February 10, our troops marched east to Fukou to pursue and kill the remnants of the Zhao army."

"However, the Zhao army has already laid an ambush in Fukou."

"On the 12th of February, the Zhao army blocked the road ahead of Fukou and attacked our department with falling rocks, crossbow rain, and fire."

"General Qi commanded our army to withdraw westward, but died in the chaos, and then, our army was routed and fled."

"On February 16, the last general finally led the remnants of 8,521 soldiers to escape from Fukou, but the Zhao army pursued and killed endlessly."

"The last general will collect the rout army along the way, intending to use Tunliu County to resist the enemy."

"However, the Zhao army is strong, and there are only remnants of our army left, and the last general will not be able to find a chance to win."

"On February 16 of the twelfth year, Adjutant General Xin Wubai asked the king to reinforce our army!"

After the recitation, the ministers in the imperial study were stunned.

In the years when Meng Fu, Wang Di, Qi Gong and other generals passed away one after another, and Ying Chengcheng had not yet gone out to fight, Huan Qi was the card general of Daqin, and he won successive battles, repeatedly broke the Zhao army, and made great contributions to Daqin!

On the other hand, what about Li Mu?

Although he defeated Wang Jian in Wu'an City, it was a victory made up of many external factors, and in addition, Li Mu only had a record in the war against Yan and against the Xiongnu.

In terms of national strength, military strength, baggage, and the quality of soldiers, the Qin State was also superior to the Zhao State.

No one in the Great Qin monarchy thought that Huan Qi would lose to Li Mu.

No one could have imagined that Huan Qi would fail miserably.

Or even lose your life!

The shock that Li Mu brought to the ministers of Great Qin was better than the destruction of Han by Yingcheng's lone army!

After a few breaths, Wei Yi shouted in disbelief: "Impossible! When pigs fly! ”

"Er'an dares to lie about the military situation!"

The herald said bitterly, "We never thought that we would suffer such a great defeat. ”

"Such a big thing, dare to speak out of your humble position!"

"The humble position is the head of the family of the deputy general Xin Wu, and he is also the nephew of the deputy general Xin Wu."

"This is a humble test, this is the seal of my master!"

"It can be proved that this military report is correct!"

The seal letter on the Xinwu military newspaper is enough to prove that the military newspaper is not fake.

But Wei Yi still checked Xin Yi's identity again, and only then did he arch his hand with an ugly face: "Your Majesty, the military report is correct!" ”

There was a scorching noise in the imperial study:

"Zhao Wu Anjun, how can he defeat my Great Qin General Qi!"

"If the general is defeated, he will be defeated, how can he be defeated miserably, and even lose his own life!"

"More than 200,000 soldiers of my Great Qin were buried in Taihang! What a pity! Alas! ”

Every general is precious to a country.

Huan Qi's death in battle was definitely a heavy blow to Great Qin.

The death of more than 200,000 young people in battle is a hammer for the national strength of the Qin State!

And the follow-up chain reaction caused by this battle is even more numb!

Ying Zheng closed his eyes regretfully, and sighed to himself: "I regret not listening to my brother's advice!" ”

When everyone thought that Huan Qi could win a big victory in the war against Li Mu, only Ying Chengcheng gave the opposite judgment and advised Ying Zheng to transfer Wang Jian to replace Huan Qi.

But the pattern of the war made Ying Zheng dare not move lightly.

Wang Jian and Huan Qi's past records also made Yingzheng trust Huan Qi even more.

But in exchange for this trust, it was Huan Qi's death in battle!

With a long sigh, Ying Zheng forcibly suppressed the sadness in his heart, and said solemnly: "General Yan died in battle, and there are only thousands of soldiers under the command of Deputy General Wu. ”

"However, the Zhao army has more than 200,000 troops!"

"Between the Zhao army and Xianyang City, there are no more heavy troops!"

"Ladies and gentlemen!"

"Is there a way to retreat?"

(End of chapter)

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