Chapter 598: Plan to attack Qin

After three years of recovery, Deng State had completely digested the twelve counties of the Central Plains obtained in the Battle of the Central Plains three years ago, and the national strength was improved to a higher level. Now that the new king of Zhao State ascended the throne, he took the initiative to shrink his defense line and did not dare to easily compete with the Deng army. Deng Sheng, the emperor of Deng State, had the intention to use war again. However, the court officials had different opinions on whether to attack Qin or Zhao State, and stalemate. In the end, Deng Sheng followed the opinions of the former General Yue Fei, General of the Governor's Office, and decided to attack Qin State.

The next day, Deng Sheng summoned important officials to Ganyang Palace again. This time, Deng Sheng invited Yue Fei, Yang Yanzhao, Chang Yuchun, and Jiang Wan to settle the matter of attacking Qin.

After everyone came to Qi, Deng Sheng said, "You are the proposal to attack Zhao or Qin yesterday. After a night of careful consideration, I finally made a decision."

When everyone heard this, they all turned their eyes to Deng Sheng.

Deng Sheng paused and said, "Qin and Zhao are the most powerful enemies of our world. Whether it is attacking Qin or attacking Zhao, it is the same for us. It is just a matter of order. However, in the battle three years ago, our army and the Central Plains severely damaged Zhao and annihilated hundreds of thousands of Zhao troops. In addition, the current Zhao State, the new king ascended the throne, and the domestic dynasty was in turmoil. It is difficult to pose a threat to our Great Deng within ten years. However, the Qin State in the west is different. Qin is a country of tigers and wolves. Qin State has the highest combat power in the world. In addition, the four barriers are natural dangers. If it is allowed to develop freely, it will definitely become a major concern for our Great Deng in the future. Therefore, I decided to send troops to attack Qin."

"Your Majesty is wise!" Everyone praised in unison. The ministers who led Murong Ke's proposal to attack Qin were very happy. Deng Sheng finally accepted their opinions. Although Hu Weiyong's proposal to attack Zhao was a little disappointed, they also knew that since Deng Sheng had made a decision, this matter would not be changed, but it doesn't matter. After all, whether it is Qin or Zhao, they will fight sooner or later. In fact, there is not much difference between which one to attack first.

Seeing that everyone had no objection, Deng Sheng felt relieved, nodded, and said, "Since you have made a plan to attack Qin, it must be implemented as soon as possible. After you go back, you will attack Qin and present the suggestions in your heart one by one. You must carefully consider how many troops to send, when to send troops, and where to take the main attack direction. Three days later, we will discuss it in Ganyang Palace!"

"I will obey the order!" everyone responded.

After the Ganyang Palace Controversy ended, Deng Sheng called the Crown Prince Deng Hao and said to him: "Hao'er, the court has decided to attack Qin. Do you think this battle should be carried out? In addition, how many troops should be sent?"

Deng Hao understood that Deng Sheng was competing with him. Since Deng Sheng handed over Feipengwei and Taishanwei to him, Deng Hao gradually came into contact with the army and had a certain understanding of Deng's army. So he thought about it and said, "Father, the matter of sending troops to Qin is of great importance. Qin occupies the natural dangers of four barriers, and the troops dispatched must be indispensable."

Deng Sheng nodded, and then Deng Hao continued.

After being recognized by Deng Sheng, Deng Hao was very happy and continued: "Father, according to my son's understanding, the Qin State's troops were about 250,000 to 300,000 of which more than 100,000 elite troops were guarding Xiliang, and the elite troops in Guanzhong were between 150,000 and 200,000. If our army wanted to break through the natural barriers of the four barriers and break into Guanzhong, the troops dispatched should be at least three times that of the Qin army. In other words, the troops needed to be used by our army in this battle would reach 450,000 to 600,000."

After hearing this, Deng Sheng agreed very much that the biggest obstacle to attacking Qin was the natural dangers in Guanzhong. As long as these natural dangers were overcome, Deng's army could go straight to Chang'an, the capital of Qin. However, if they wanted to break through these natural dangers, Deng's army would have to use this number, and even more than one.

"It is not possible to mobilize so many troops in a short time. Moreover, there are many spies in Qin's territory in our territory. It is difficult to conceal such a large-scale military mobilization, so it is difficult to achieve a quick battle. It is already April. When the troops and food are gathered, it is probably August or September, and the mid-winter will soon enter the mid-winter, which is not conducive to the war. Therefore, my ministers believe that our army must mobilize all the troops and food to the border before the mid-winter, and then launch an offensive again when the spring next year begins." Deng Hao said.

Deng Sheng nodded and said with satisfaction: "Very good. It seems that you have a deep understanding of military affairs over the past period of time. I am very satisfied. You must know that my eldest Deng built a country with martial arts. Although we cannot rely solely on military power to govern the world, we cannot relax our control over the army no matter when. If you have military power in your hands, you will have the right to speak."

"It's all taught by the father, and the sons are frightened!" Deng Hao said humbly.

"I have never taught you anything. Everything is your own efforts. You don't have to be humble in front of your father. Three days later, I will discuss the issue of sending troops with the ministers in Ganyang Palace. You are here to listen. If you have any opinions, you can say it out loud. Don't be afraid of making mistakes. Those present are your elders, and they will not be surprised." Deng Sheng said.

"Yes, Father!" Deng Hao was very happy to hear this. Deng Sheng and the court officials discussed matters. Deng Hao had also listened many times, but every time Deng Sheng asked him to listen. He had to tell him privately if he had any opinions. He could not speak much in front of the court officials. But this time, Deng Sheng allowed him to express his own opinions, that is, Deng Sheng had already acquiesced to his intervention in the army. This was different from the last time he handed over the Feipeng Guard and Taishan Guard to Deng Hao. At that time, Deng Sheng only asked Deng Hao to take charge of the matters of the two guards, but now he directly gave Deng Hao to intervene in the entire military matter, which shows Deng Sheng's recognition of himself.

Three days later, on the fifth day of the fourth month of the third year of Tiantong, a group of important officials gathered in Ganyang Palace again.

As the first military officer now, Xue Rengui, the general of the General of the General's Office, took the lead in speaking: "Report to Your Majesty, after discussing the attack on Qin State, I discussed with the generals of the General's Office, given the strength of Qin State, I unanimously believe that our army needs to use in this battle to reach the twelve guards and 600,000 troops, and the opportunity to send troops will be in the spring of next year. However, given that there are more troops sent this time and the required food and supplies are also massive, so we need to transport the required troops and food and supplies to the border before this winter. If we can break through the natural barriers of Guanzhong within one year, I am confident that we will solve the Qin State within two years."

Upon hearing this, Deng Hao next to Deng Sheng was very happy because he found that the General Governor's Office's idea was very consistent with his. In this way, Deng Sheng would definitely be more satisfied with himself.

Deng Sheng nodded and said, "I wonder how long can the treasury reserves of the treasury support a 600,000 army?" Sending 600,000 troops is not a problem. Now Deng's country is a million-strong army. Even if he sent 600,000 troops to attack Qin, there are still 400,000 elite troops in the country, which is enough to deal with all accidents. The key now is whether Deng's country has enough money and food to support this war. You must know that this time, Deng Sheng was aiming to destroy Qin. Once this battle starts, there will definitely be no result without a one or two years of real time, and it is possible to fight for two or three years. Therefore, the pressure on logistics is very great.

The new Secretary of Shang Ling Hu Weiyong said, "Report to Your Majesty, if you want to supply the money and grain reserves in Wancheng, you can support it for one year if you want to supply the 600,000 troops to fight. Jiangling, Shouchun, Yangdi, Wuxian and other places also have a large amount of money and grain reserves. Without affecting the lives of the people in the country, it is not a problem to supply the 600,000 troops to fight for three years."

Regarding the reserve of money and grain, Deng State can be said to be the best in the world, occupying most of the world, including the granaries of Jingxiang, Jiangdong, and Bashu. Deng State's reserve of money and grain can be said to be amazing. While ensuring the lives of the people in China, it is easy to supply a large army of 600,000 to fight. Moreover, this is just Deng State's current reserve of money and grain. In three years, there will be more. Not to mention three years, fighting for five years is not a problem. Even if Deng Sheng wants to fight, he can drag Qin and Zhao to death. However, this takes too long, and Deng Sheng does not want to use such a method.

"Okay!" Deng Sheng was very satisfied with this. He thought that when Deng State lived in Nanyang, he needed to look at other people's faces everywhere. The domestic soldiers were tired and the people's livelihood was withered. Every battle was fought, he had to do all the country's efforts. But now, Deng State dispatched nearly one million troops and was easy to fight for three or five years.

"Since money and food are not a problem, how to ensure the domestic defense of the troops and horses in detail? I wonder what registration is available for the General Governor's Office?" Deng Sheng asked again. Deng State now has twenty guards and millions of elite troops, and the twelve guards need to be attacked by Qin State. Therefore, the specific troops and horses in detail need to be dispatched, it still needs to be carefully considered.

Xue Rengui replied: "Your Majesty, the specific route of dispatching the guards and the march are also in the process. I also asked Your Majesty to present the map!"

"Come on, present it to the map!" Deng Sheng nodded and said.

Soon, someone presented the map, and a huge map of the world was spread in Ganyang Palace.

Xue Rengui came to the map and said, "Your Majesty, sir, the Qin State is strong. Even if our army dispatches 600,000 elite troops, it is impossible to say that we are sure to win. Therefore, the troops dispatched this time must be the elite of the elite."

When everyone heard this, they nodded repeatedly. Although the Qin State had few soldiers and horses, their combat power was very strong, so it was understandable to dispatch the most elite soldiers and horses.

Xue Rengui continued: "There are twelve guards and horses dispatched in this battle. I chose Yingyang Guard, Huyi Guard, Lingshe Guard, Shence Guard, Shenwu Guard, Longxiang Guard, Tianwu Guard, Tianning Guard, Wudang Guard, Yongping Guard, Jinwu Guard, Longwu Guard, and Yulin Guard, Wancheng Guard, Qianniu Guard, Anguo Guard, Shenxing Guard to guard the Central Plains and support at any time. Yongning Guard, Feipeng Guard, Taishan Guard, and Fujiao Guard are in charge of all directions."

This time, the soldiers and horses selected by the General Governor's Office were the strongest combat power among Deng's army. The two ace cavalry guards only brought one Longxiang Guard and left the Shenwu Guard. After all, Zhao also had elite cavalry, so it was appropriate to leave a guard to be prepared.

"And this time, our generals sent troops from three groups to Guanzhong from Wuguan, with the general Murong Ke of the chariot and cavalry as the main general, commanding the Longwu Guard, Tianning Guard, and Jinwu Guard 150,000 elite troops; attacking the 800-li Qinchuan from Hanzhong, Li Siye of the cavalry as the main general, commanding the Tianning Guard, and Wudang Guard 100,000 elite troops; attacking the Hulao Pass from the Central Plains, with the minister as the main general, commanding the Yingyang Guard, Huyiwei Guard, Lingshe Guard, Shence Guard, Shenwu Guard, Yongping Guard, and Longxiang Guard 350,000 elite troops." Xue Rengui continued.

The three groups of troops were sent to march from Wuguan, Hanzhong and Central Plains respectively. These were the three easiest ways for Deng to enter Guanzhong, but they were also the most difficult, because the Qin army would definitely be heavily guarded in these places. As long as these places were successfully broken through, they could advance straight to Chang'an, the capital of Qin, and attack Huanglong.

"I wonder what are your opinions on the plan of the General Governor's Office?" Deng Sheng asked everyone.

Everyone thought about it, shook their heads and said, "I have no objection!"

"Okay!" Since everyone has been approved unanimously, Deng Sheng immediately made a decision: "Since that's the case, the plan for advancement is decided, but I hope that the war can be ended within two years, and the latest cannot be more than four years, otherwise the Zhao State in the north will recover, and with the disruption of Zhao State, the variables will increase."
Chapter completed!