Hexi, Wuping Prefecture.

Emperor Dingwu of the Qin Dynasty, Yingxiang, sat in a wheelchair, stared at the flowers and plants that were about to wither in the yard, and was stunned. Behind him, more than a dozen civil servants and generals looked solemn.

"King of Chu!" After a long time, Dingwu sneered on his lips: "Although I know that he will become king sooner or later, I didn't expect it to be so fast."

The atmosphere was solemn and depressing, but after Dingwu spoke, the atmosphere seemed to be a little relaxed. Lin Yuanfang said respectfully behind him: "Sage, Chu Huan's foundation is not stable. He is so eager to be king, that is, he is eager to be successful and instant benefits. At this time, he will be the target of public criticism and will not benefit him."

Ma Hong on the side also said, "Linbutang's words are reasonable. Master, Chu Huan is going to make a first bird!"

"He is already a pioneer." Dingwu said slowly: "Do you all think that he is eager for quick success and instant benefits now?" He slowly turned around the wheelchair, glanced at a group of ministers, and his eyes fell on Zhou Ting, "Marquis Changling, what do you think?"

Zhou Ting had previously gone to Yunzhou with Feng Polu, the Marquis of Beiyong, to persuade Gu Xitong, a thousand households in Yunzhou. Originally, no one had any expectations for Gu Xitong's successful surrender. Many people felt that if they wanted to completely control Hexi, they had to pass the Yunzhou level, and to surrender Gu Xitong in Yunzhou, it would be difficult to convince this person with a perfect tongue, and they would have to go through an iron-blooded battle.

But no one expected that this almost impossible task was completed by Zhou Ting alone into the city. Zhou Ting did not bring a soldier and a soldier to enter Yunzhou City. Feng Polu thought that Zhou Ting had entered the city for eight out of 10 to ninety, but he never returned because of meat buns and dogs. But he didn't expect that early the next morning, Zhou Ting not only walked out of Yunzhou City alive, but also Gu Xitong personally sent it out of the city and followed Zhou Ting to Wuping Mansion.

When Zhou Ting returned to Wuping Prefecture, Yingxiang happened to hold a ceremony to ascend the throne and reward officials. Zhou Ting worked hard and made great contributions, and was immediately granted the title of Marquis of Changling, and Gu Xitong was also granted the title of Earl.

At this time, when he heard Dingwu’s questioning, Zhou Ting pondered slightly and finally said, “Your Majesty, I think that Chu Huan’s claim to be king this time is not only not just a hurry to achieve quick success, but also just right.”

"Oh?" Dingwu smiled a little while on his lips, "How do you say this?"

"Master, Chu Huan is ambitious. After leaving the pass, he did not take the banner of King Qi, which shows that he would no longer take the banner of Qin." Zhou Ting said solemnly: "The so-called unjust reputation is not right. Without a clear banner, Chu Huan's Northwest Army would only rebel. Even if they can conquer cities and territory, it is not easy to win people's hearts and use it for them. Moreover, even if many people are controlled by him, they will definitely not serve him wholeheartedly."

Dingwu nodded slightly, and Zhou Ting continued, "So after Chu Huan entered the pass, I'm afraid he's been thinking about what kind of banner to use."

"If Qin is destroyed, Chu will be destroyed!" Dingwu smiled faintly and said, "Didn't Xiang Yu also use this as his name back then?"

Zhou Ting said: "Although this matter has been a long time ago, the people are very familiar with this banner. Now that this banner has suddenly been put forward, it seems to be in line with the will of God!"

Lin Yuanfang immediately said, "Marquis Changling, what do you mean? How can you follow the will of heaven?" This time, the new emperor ascended the throne and was granted hundreds of officials. Zhou Ting was granted the title of marquis, which made Lin Yuanfang and his people very uncomfortable. At this time, Lin Yuanfang heard a loophole in Zhou Ting's words, so Lin Yuanfang immediately took action.

Dingwu raised his hand and signaled Lin Yuanfang not to say much. Lin Yuanfang could only stop speaking. Zhou Ting said solemnly: "Master, this Qin is not the other Qin, and this Chu is not the other Chu. But I dared to say bluntly that the court has paid heavy taxes over the years, and the people's lives have been very difficult, and!" He still hesitated and did not continue to say this.

Although he is one of the few ministers who dare to speak out directly, he still has some taboos in his words.

Dingwu smiled and said, "Since I asked you to say, you can speak freely, and there is no need to be a taboo. You all remember that whenever you discuss matters with me, you will say freely, and even if you say something wrong, I will never blame you. If you dare to speak bluntly in front of me, that is to be devoted to the court. Although you are my ministers, I regard you as brothers and sisters!" He smiled gently, looked at Zhou Ting and said, "Marquis Changling, I know what you want to say. When the late emperor was in power,

, who is determined to live forever, is exactly the same as Ying Zheng back then. If the people of the world had not thought of this before, but now Chu Huan is under the banner of "Destroying Qin must be Chu", it will inevitably make the people in the world compare the current situation with the Qin and Han dynasties. In the Qin State, the former Qin State was levied heavily, and the people were living in poverty, and the righteous people in the world resisted. The banner of Chu Huan will make people feel that today's Qin State is like a retreat from the Qin State in the past."

All the ministers were shocked and thought that these words were a big taboo. Although those who are ministers could never mention them, they did not expect that Dingwu was so calm.

"Master!" Zhou Ting looked solemn.

Dingwu Dao: "I am very clear about the faults of the late emperor, and I can only bear the troubles left behind. Chu Huan is very smart. This banner not only makes people feel resentful to me, Daqin, but also makes him transform and have the name of great righteousness."

Zhou Ting said: "What the emperor said is very true. Chu Huan's move is not a minor matter. From now on, he has fought against our Great Qin in the name of King Chu, and in the eyes of the world, it has become reasonable. Moreover, Qin was indeed defeated by the hands of Chu. In this way, the morale of the soldiers under Chu Huan's command has increased significantly."

Xue Huaian's lips moved, and he wanted to speak but stopped. Dingwu had already seen it and asked, "What do Xue Aiqing want to say?"

"Sage, I have been wondering. Is it really a strange phenomenon in heaven and made those two sentences?" Xue Huaian frowned and said, "I always think there is something strange about this."

Dingwu Dao: "It is actually not important whether it is true or false. The most important thing is that many people have believed this matter, and they may still believe it!" sighed: "A mere Heavenly Domain, pretending to be a god and ghost, made millions of people obey orders. Now they have seen the strange phenomenon in the sky with their own eyes, how can they not believe it? People in the world are not as smart as you think."

Lin Yuanfang said: "Sir, Chu Huan now occupies Tongzhou and Liangzhou, and will definitely continue to come eastward. Since he is king, I think the court should regard him as the number one rebel and encircle him heavily."

"I have asked Feng Polu to lead 10,000 elite cavalry to support the Xishan Mountain." Dingwudao: "This elite cavalry can be used to fighting, and Chu Huan will not dare to act rashly for a while."

Ma Hong said: "Sir, Qiao Mingtang was defeated by Tongzhou, and the entire Xishan elite army was wiped out. If such a serious crime is not punished, it may affect the morale of the army. Moreover, ten thousand elite cavalry may be able to defend the Western Front for the time being, but if Chu Huan is to be wiped out, I am afraid that the army will continue to increase its troops."

"If we continue to increase troops to the west mountain, what should we do to the east?" Xue Huaian said: "In recent times, the Liaodong army has stopped attacking the Qingtian King. There must be something strange in the middle, so we must guard against it."

Dingwu nodded slightly, without saying anything, but he had already thought of Chen Keqiu, who was sent to Goryeo.

After Chen Keqiu ascended the throne ceremony, he set off for Goryeo to seek alliance with Goryeo. In Dingwu's heart, Chu Huan was naturally a tiger or wolf, but the Liaodong Army, which was close to the east of Hexi, was even more troubled to Dingwu's heart.

There are 30,000 to 40,000 infantry and cavalry in Hexi, plus 20,000 elite cavalry, Dingwu still has 50,000 or 60,000 soldiers and horses in Hexi. In addition, it has been ordered to recruit soldiers from Meilong, Hujin Road, and Hujin Road has now recruited tens of thousands of people. Although the troops are strong, the Chilian Die-lian in Liaodong has restrained the main troops in Hexi.

In order to prevent the Liaodong Army from suddenly advancing westward, Dingwu had already mobilized the main troops from Hexi to the junction of Hexi and Liaodong, occupying key points everywhere, focusing on defense.

He knew very well that there were nearly 50,000 cavalry in Liaodong, and there were also huge infantrymen with strong military strength and strong combat power, which was far above the Hexi Army.

Fortunately, the eastern part of Hexi is dangerous and has many mountains. Moreover, Hexi County has guarded the pass road. Although the Liaodong Army is strong, it is not easy to attack Hexi Road, which has been closely guarded. Of course, Dingwu cannot lead his troops eastward under the current situation and take the initiative to attack Liaodong Road.

For Dingwu, the south was filled with Tianmen Taoist people, and they were in chaos. Before the north was stable, they would naturally not eager to recover the south.

The threat from the north, except for Chu Huan in the northwest and Chi Liandian in Liaodong, was not enough to pose a threat to Qin. Qin actually controlled a large area of ​​land in the north, whether it was Xishan Road, Anyi Road, Hexi Road and Hujin Road, they were all within the sphere of influence of Qin.

Dingwu naturally knew that under the current situation, Qin State should not be impatient, but instead he should slow down and try to do so.

In his plan, Chu Huan, the northwest, was trapped in Xigu Pass and was trapped in Xigu Pass to the east line to block the Liaodong army's advance westward. As long as it was implemented smoothly, Hexi should be the focus, work hard to govern, ease the people's hearts, and accumulate strength.

Although Liaodong Road was strong and powerful, Chilian Die was only in Liaodong after all. Liaodong was able to become a giant and had elite soldiers and generals, it was nothing more than its defense of Goryeo. The court gave great support, and even used Ji Pingkang as the supply of the Liaodong Army, which allowed the fat horses raised by the Liaodong Army.

Now the Qin State cannot provide any support to Liaodong. It is naturally extremely difficult to maintain a large number of troops for a long time with only the resources of Liaodong.

Moreover, the power of the Qingtian King in Hebei spreads eastward, and his power with the Liaodong Army was like water and fire. Dingwu sat on the mountain to watch the tiger fight, guarding the key points, and watching Liaodong and the Qingtian King consume each other.

The longer the time goes, it will be extremely unfavorable for both the northwest and Liaodong. When the time is ripe and Qin becomes stronger, and after Chu Huan and Chi Liandian's strength weakens, Dingwu will use another heavy blow to unify the north, then advance south, and set the point of the universe, so Qin can naturally revitalize it.
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