Chapter 376 Gathering the Doors Together
"Have you heard that there are many countries to the west of Da Qin?"
"How could you not know? The imperial court has posted notices, and now the whole country knows about it."
"I can't believe that besides the Seven Kingdoms, there are so many countries."
"You don't know this. There are many countries near Da Qin, such as the Xiongnu, Baiyue, Xirong and other countries, but they were all defeated by us."
"Also, compared to the Seven Kingdoms, the territory of Da Qin now far exceeds the territory owned by the Seven Kingdoms."
"I don't care about the country, I only care about the trip to the Western Region. This is a mountain road."
"Yes, it is a mountain road. As soon as it is opened, we will immediately organize a caravan to go to the countries in the Western Region. This is a road to make a fortune."
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These are two businessmen discussing the westbound caravan, and this kind of thing is happening in Xianyang City, and even in the entire Qin Dynasty.
The businessmen saw business opportunities during their trip to the Western Regions. In the eyes of a group of military generals, they saw the unparalleled achievements of establishing a business and opening up territories.
Wang Jian, Meng Ao, Meng Wu, and Neishiteng gathered together. All five of them had very high prestige in the army.
At this time, the four of them were discussing matters in Meng Ao's study.
However, Wang Jian and Meng Ao had already resigned. They did not want to imitate Bai Qi, and ended up with a tragic end.
However, the incident in the Western Region made them stand up again.
"Father, there is a lot of commotion in the Western Regions now." Meng Wu spoke first, "The businessmen have already started discussing business matters.
Should our generals consider opening up territory for Da Qin and adding new territories to Da Qin? "
Meng Ao sneered: "Boy, is it so easy to expand territory? An army of half a million is attacking the Huns in the north.
Three hundred thousand troops were in the land of Baiyue, frightening the people of Baiyue Mountain. There are another 300,000 troops guarding Xianyang City, and another 200,000 troops scattered in various counties.
Do you plan to use the 500,000 troops from the north, the 300,000 troops from Baiyue, or even the 300,000 defenders from Xianyang City? "
"Conscription." Meng Wu said, "Gather the strength of the seven countries to recruit 500,000 troops. I am willing to be the first emperor and lead an army of 500,000 troops for the Qin Dynasty to conquer the Western Regions."
Meng Ao didn't speak. He didn't make any comments. He asked the crowd with an expressionless face: "What do you think of my son's proposal?"
Wang Jian sneered and said: "It wastes people and money."
"Marshal Wang, recruiting troops for war is a waste of people and money. Don't you have a better idea?" Meng Wu said in a deep voice.
Wang Jian did not give any explanation. For him, Meng Wu was not qualified to fight with him.
Neisteng shook his head and said, "Xiao Wu, you are still too young."
"Teng Shuai, I don't understand what you are saying. Can you please explain me?" Meng Wu said in a deep voice again.
Neishiteng sighed, looked at Meng Ao, and said, "It's up to you to speak. Xiao Wu won't listen to what we say."
Meng Ao nodded and looked at Meng Wu with a stern face: "The two uncles have made it very clear, but you still don't understand?"
"Father, do you also think that the child is wrong?" Meng Wu looked at Meng Ao in disbelief. He did not expect that his father did not trust him either.
"It seems you still don't know where you went wrong?" Meng Ao shook his head in disappointment.
Meng Wu asked without giving up: "Father, please make it clear."
Even if he is going to die, he must die with some understanding. How can he accept it if he mumbles that he is wrong.
"Father, my grandson Meng Yi wants to see you." A voice appeared outside the door and interrupted everyone.
Meng Wu suddenly had an angry look on his face, stood up and said, "I'm going to drive this kid away right now."
"Wait." Meng Ao said, "Let him come in."
"Father."
"Let him come in." Meng Ao's voice became louder.
"No." Meng Wu responded helplessly.
Then he opened the door to the study and asked angrily when he saw Meng Yi, "What are you doing here?"
Meng Wu was a little unhappy with this youngest son. As a disciple of a family of military generals, he went to become a civil servant.
If it weren't for Meng Ao and Meng Tian protecting him, according to Meng Wu's temper, he would have been beaten at least once a day.
Meng Yi said respectfully: "If you have something important to do, please go to your father."
"I also have something important to tell your eldest father." Meng Wu did not spoil his son at all.
"What I want to talk about is about the Western Region." Meng Yi said.
"Do you also know about the Western Regions?" Meng Wu's face became very serious, "Come in."
"Thank you, father." Meng Yi said happily.
He thought Meng Wu was starting to pay attention to him, but he didn't know that Meng Wu didn't want him to come in at all, but he couldn't resist Meng Ao's order.
After Meng Yi entered the study, in addition to Meng Ao, he also saw Wang Jian and Nei Shiteng, so he saluted the three of them and said, "My boy Meng Yi has met my eldest father, Wang Shuai and Teng Shuai."
Meng Ao waved his hand and said: "No need to be polite. Yi'er, why did you come to see my father?"
Meng Yi came back to his senses and said: "Reporting to the great father, my grandson is here for matters in the Western Regions."
Meng Ao nodded and said: "Your Majesty asked Prime Minister Feng to organize a caravan to go to the Western Regions for no reason. This matter must not be that simple.
We have never heard of the countries in the Western Regions, and it is impossible for Your Majesty to have heard of them either.
Meng Wu, who do you think will know about this and inform His Majesty about it? "
"Emperor Master?" Meng Wu said uncertainly.
Meng Ao looked at Meng Yi and said with a smile: "Yi'er, tell me."
"Report to the Great Father," Meng Yi said, "It is indeed what the Emperor's Master said. The Emperor's Master said that if he wants to wipe out the Xiongnu, it is best to cooperate with the countries in the Western Regions, attack from both sides, and finally destroy the Xiongnu.
The trip to the Western Regions will open up a trade route, which is called the Silk Road, and can help the Qin Dynasty develop business. "
Meng Wu said: "Really the Emperor's Master? How did he know?"
"Report to father, the child cannot talk about this matter, otherwise the Meng family will be in disaster." Meng Yi said.
"I understand. Since it is His Majesty's wish, I won't ask. But you are so lucky that Your Majesty actually asked you to see the Imperial Master." Meng Wu said sourly.
Meng Yi was embarrassed for a while. He didn't know that he would go to see the emperor's master. Everything was arranged by his majesty.
Wang Jian asked at this time: "Meng Yi, what do you think of the trip to the Western Regions?"
Meng Yi said: "Your Majesty wants to develop business, and it is imperative to win over the countries in the Western Regions. Not only the countries in the Western Regions, but also a map of the world in your hands, and your future dream is to dominate the world."
Wang Jian's eyes suddenly shone and he said slowly: "What do you plan to do, Your Majesty?"
“First start business and develop the domestic economy, then build sea ships, train the navy, and go to sea to plunder the land and maritime resources of various countries.
The teacher said that there is gold everywhere overseas, but the people in many places overseas are now barbarians. As long as one or two hundred Qin troops are needed, they can be defeated and surrendered. "Meng Yi said.
Some people died, but not completely...
