He stayed up all night until the morning meeting was about to begin. Meng He came back dejectedly: "Your Majesty, we didn't catch him. The people we sent chased him for nearly 200 miles in one night, and we didn't even see a single figure!"
I thought about it for a while, then waved my hand and said, "Ignore it for now. Let's wait until the meeting is over."
It was not easy to find someone in ancient times. Moreover, Hazhusu was still an envoy and had an unobstructed warrant from Meng He. If he wanted to escape, it would be difficult to catch him.
At the very least, it was confirmed that he had also betrayed Da Qin, and he would not be merciless in killing him in the future.
Because of Hazhusu's incident, the meeting was very hasty and ended in only half a day.
The Ancestral Temple of Yongcheng has been moved to Jimiao, and I no longer need to travel to Yongcheng, so after the meeting, I ordered Meng Tian, Zhao Tuo and Zhang Liang to stay, and immediately summoned Li Si, Feng Jie and Zhang Han to the Sihai Palace.
He briefly described what happened last night to the three of them, and finally said: "This matter is my fault. I didn't realize the two people's wild ambitions! But it is also a good thing. This time we must eradicate the nomadic problem in the north in one fell swoop!"
The three of them were very surprised. They didn't expect that the two people who were so respectful on the surface would join forces to deceive Da Qin. Now that everything was prepared, the only one who might be in danger was Feng Youcheng.
Li Si said with relief: "Your Majesty, you don't have to blame yourself. We didn't realize that the two of them were hiding so deeply! Fortunately, your Majesty was wise and made preparations early, but I don't know if Commander Feng can escape this disaster!"
I nodded and said rather worriedly: "Feng Youcheng has been in Shanggu for more than ten years. He has managed the border in an orderly manner. He lives and works in peace and contentment in Guizhou. He has also absorbed many surrendered foreigners. If something happens, I will not be at ease!"
Feng Jie also advised: "Your Majesty, you have done everything you should do. Commander Feng has been at the border for a long time, so he will not be easily deceived. Your Majesty does not need to worry too much."
Now it all depends on his luck!
I glanced at Zhang Han and ordered: "Last night, I ordered someone to send an edict to Feng Youcheng. I'm not too worried about Wu Jian. To be cautious, you'd better send someone to go there! Da Qin is here Beihu has gained a lot of benefits, but also spent a lot of effort. Try not to stir up conflicts between Daqin and ordinary Hu people, but don't be lenient if the lives of Daqin soldiers are endangered!"
Zhang Han cupped his hands and said, "Yes, I will do it now!"
After Zhang Han left, Qiwan called Yu He and Meng He in.
After the two sat down, the four of them looked at me together. The three gentlemen and a minister, Pu She, were an intriguing combination. The four of them had already guessed that I might be up to something big.
Seeing the four people listening quietly, I said slowly: "This incident has taught me a very profound lesson. In the final analysis, I am too merciful and soft-hearted!"
After saying that, my eyes were extremely sharp, I glanced around a few people, and said in a deep voice: "That's why I want to completely eliminate the hidden dangers in Da Qin!"
The four of them sat upright, listening to my next words with serious expressions.
"First, the Xianyang Forbidden Garden! The late emperor was kind and gave those remnants of the Six Kingdoms a way to live, but they didn't know how to cherish it. You all know about the Ying Yue case in the distance, and Xiang Yu and Liu Bang are close by. The heart of destroying our Qin Dynasty is like a bone. Gangrene! Since they don’t want to live, then die!”
Xianyang Forbidden Garden is always under surveillance. Those people spend all their time criticizing the Qin Dynasty besides having fun. When I first came to the throne, I thought about letting them out after the Six Kingdoms were completely reunited, but now it seems that they don’t know what mercy is at all! It would be more cost-effective to keep them than to raise pigs!
The four of them didn't answer, knowing that I must have made a plan.
"Meng He, you divide the people in the Xianyang Forbidden Garden into two categories, one is the trash who eats and waits for death, and the other is the rebels who still have a rebellious heart. After you find out, give the list to Prime Minister Li."
I glanced at Li Si: "Jiuyuan County is short of people, so those wastes will be sent to Jiuyuan County, and a separate forbidden land will be divided and let them farm and live by themselves. If they don't know how to farm, they will learn. If they can't learn, they will starve to death!" In addition to grain seeds, the court will not give them any grain!"
"The second type of people," I said with an indifferent expression, "I heard that the growth of the trees near the Tianzi Temple in the past dynasties is worrying, so let them play their last pitiful role and fertilize those trees!"
The four of them looked solemn. Li Si and Meng He did not hesitate at all, and said, "I obey!"
Meng He obeyed his orders, but Li Si had long been dissatisfied with those people. If Ying Zheng had not been far-sighted and had the consideration of being part of the royal family and winning over people's hearts, Li Si would have advocated killing all of these people! Of course I have no opinion now.
Seeing that Feng Jie and Yu He had no intention of objecting, I nodded with satisfaction: "Secondly, it is certain that the Beihu will betray the Qin Dynasty. When the Beihu are destroyed, the original Donghu and Xiongnu will be mixed with each other and the Beihu will be added. Let them fight and fight! Anyone who follows Zarut and rebels will be sent to Beihai, and the construction of Beihai City can begin!"
The four of them still had no objection and accepted it.
After the two things were arranged, I ordered Qiwan to call Meng Tian and Zhao Tuo in: "Sit down and wait for Zhang Han to come back."
Not long after, Zhang Han returned to Sihai Palace: "Your Majesty, the arrangements have been made!"
I nodded, waved my hand and said, "Sit."
Then he looked at Meng Tian and Zhao Tuo: "There are 160,000 reclamation troops in the north and 400,000 reclamation troops in the south of the Five Ridges. The two of you specialize in offensive warfare. If you are to lead the reclamation army, you will inevitably be incompetent. I hope to control the reclamation army. What do you think about leaving it to Qi Wan to command?"
There was no strange expression on the faces of Zhao Tuo and Meng Tian. They saw that something was not right in the atmosphere in the palace just now. If they dared to say anything at this time, they all held their hands and said: "I obey your Majesty's orders!"
Qi Wan, who was standing next to him, was stunned. He didn’t understand why he was suddenly involved. Seeing me nodding, he quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have never led an army in a war. This 600,000-strong army..."
I waved my hand, telling him not to worry, and glanced at everyone: "You also have such questions, right?"
Others did not dare to speak. Zhang Han cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty must have a profound meaning in this move. Please tell me!"
I explained: "Just now, Mr. Li said that I was far-sighted, but let me tell you, it was Qiwan who first noticed that there was something wrong with Zarut! If Qiwan hadn't reminded me in time after seeing the contents of the credentials, I would have been kept in the dark. Here, Wu Jian and Feng Youcheng cannot be asked to strengthen their defenses in advance!"
A few people were a little surprised. They didn't expect Qi Wan to be so thoughtful. In fact, it's not their fault. Qi Wan and I are almost inseparable. They rarely come into contact with her and don't know much about Qi Wan's talents.
I continued: "Of course, this does not reflect his leadership ability, but similarly, the army of colonization can no longer be regarded as an army that focuses on rushing and killing. Their main task is to open up those lands that the head of Guizhou is unwilling to go to, and to produce The food is mainly for the military dedicated to war, such as places close to borders that require large-scale transformation to become fertile farmland."
