On the border of Yanzhou, Wang Lie's army was stationed.
Wang Lie was responsible for guarding the border of Qin to prevent Qi from raiding. It seems like a big responsibility, but actually it doesn't matter much.
Qi State did not dare to start a war lightly.
Therefore, in addition to the daily training of soldiers, Wang Lie paid more attention to the imperial court's newspapers, paid more attention to the movements of Qi and Jin, and understood the general trend.
As for Qi State, based on Wang Lie's prediction, the possibility of Qi State sending troops is extremely small. After all, Qi State's emperor Tian He died on the Qin State battlefield.
Even though Qi hated Qin, Qi did not dare to act rashly due to Qin's fighting power.
Qi was even worried about Qin's attack.
Wang Lie learned about the situation in Qi State. The reason why Qi State is able to stabilize the situation is that Tian Yu and Yan Zichu are suppressing it with all their strength.
In fact, this also led to a lot of criticism.
Some scholars criticized Tian Yu and Yan Zichu, believing that they were manipulating power and would rather choose a two- or three-year-old child than Tian and the other brothers, just for power.
There are many such discussions.
Although Tian Yu and Yan Zichu can stabilize the overall situation, they cannot suppress them one by one.
The more you suppress it, the louder the discussion and opposition will be. Over time, although Qi State maintained stability, it was not easy to fight Qin State on a large scale.
Therefore, Wang Lie is least worried about Qi State.
In the school grounds, the wind is freezing.
Wang Lie set an example and personally led the soldiers to run in the school grounds. Running in cold winter weather puts a heavy burden on soldiers, but it can test their willpower and unite their morale.
Wang Lie ran and shouted encouragement.
His expression was still relaxed.
Although Wang Lie is a little older, he doesn't look old because of his martial arts training. He is still in the prime of life.
"Report!"
Suddenly, a soldier came to Wang Lie's side and reported: "Commander, there is a letter from the DPRK, reporting something urgent."
"knew."
Wang Lie nodded and answered.
He handed over the task of training soldiers to the generals below and went straight back to the Chinese army's tent.
Wang Lie took the letter and quickly browsed it.
After he read it, his bright eyes suddenly became fierce and even more aggressive.
His chance to play came.
Wang Lie also felt deeply that Lin Feng was so powerful that he defeated the Yan army in a short period of time. Only when the north of the Qin State is stable can it go south to attack the Jin State with all its strength, and only then can three armies go south.
Wang Lie thought for a while and said: "Come, please invite Jiang Dushan, Cao Xi, and Zhang Ao to discuss matters."
"Here!"
When the soldiers received the order, they quickly went to inform them.
Not long after, Jiang Dushan, Cao Xi and Zhang Ao entered hand in hand, and they all saluted with clasped fists.
Wang Lie got straight to the point and said: "I have just received your Majesty's order for us to go south to attack the northern line of Xuzhou and enter Xuzhou to attack the Jin Kingdom."
"I will obey your orders!"
Jiang Dushan spoke first.
He followed Wang Lie to guard the border. After making meritorious service again and again, he was also a brave general in the army.
However, Jiang Dushan still wanted to continue fighting.
Only by fighting can you have the opportunity to make meritorious deeds.
Jiang Dushan looked excited and continued: "Commander, we are guarding the border of Qi. It is a pity that we can't participate in the war between the north and the south. Now, we have an opportunity to fight and we can't miss it. Commander, the last general Just one word, fight!"
Cao Xi said: "The last general also wants to fight."
Zhang Ao looked like he was gearing up and said: "Commander, the officers and soldiers in the army, when they heard the news that Duke Zhen Guo and Meng Chong were leading the army to fight, they all looked forward to it and hoped that they could also participate in the battle. Unexpectedly, the opportunity came. It’s really great. Commander, I would like to be the vanguard at the end of my life.”
Wang Lie smiled slightly and said: "Although the army is going south, the camp here at Dafengkou still needs to be guarded, leaving a few soldiers to keep an eye on it. Once Qi makes any move, we can quickly warn and make appropriate responses."
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Jiang Dushan, Cao Xi and Zhang Ao's expressions changed slightly.
Some people need to be left behind.
This means that there must be a general to guard it, and none of the three is willing to do so.
The three of them looked at each other, you looked at me and I looked at you, but in the end no one was happy.
For a moment, everyone was speechless.
Wang Lie chuckled twice and said: "There won't be too many troops left behind. Three thousand people are enough. The generals responsible for staying behind will not be selected from the three of you."
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Jiang Dushan and the other three people all breathed a sigh of relief.
In fact, the three of them were worried about being left behind.
Wang Lie ordered: "For the generals who are left behind, it is better to choose a reliable person. Jiang Dushan, do you have a suitable candidate for the generals under your command?"
Jiang Dushan said without hesitation: "Reporting to the commander-in-chief, there is a general under the command of the last general, Cai Yang, who is cautious and good at defense."
"Okay, just keep him."
Wang Lie directly agreed.
He flicked his sleeves and continued: "You go and organize the army immediately. In an hour, the army will move south."
"Here!"
Jiang Dushan and the three of them answered in unison.
Everyone happily walked out of the big tent and went to make arrangements individually.
Wang Lie further coordinated the necessary supplies such as food and weapons and arranged everything properly. An hour passed in the blink of an eye, and Wang Lie set off south with his mighty army, heading straight for the border of Xuzhou, Jin State.
As soon as the Qin army led by Wang Lie moved, they were discovered by Qi sentries.
In a short period of time, the news spread back to Linzi and reached Tian Yu's hands.
Tian Yu also just received the news from the Yan Kingdom in the north, and then received the news that Wang Lie sent troops to attack. After thinking about it in his mind, he understood that this time, the Qin Kingdom was going to fight a big war.
The Qin State wanted to completely defeat the Jin State in one battle.
Since then, has Jin been unable to recover?
Tian Yu arranged for someone to invite Yan Zichu. After Yan Zichu sat down, he said: "Prime Minister, there are two things at present. First, Lin Feng fought with Yan in the northern border of Qin and killed the emperor of Yan. Liu Yuan captured Cui Yonghao, the prime minister of Yan State."
"In addition, the Qin army led by Lin Feng has defeated the Yan army."
"The Yan Kingdom is now in complete chaos."
"Second, I just got the news that the Qin army stationed at Dafengkou has withdrawn in large numbers and followed Wang Lie south to attack Jin. It can be seen that there is going to be a big war between Qin and Jin. At least I think this battle , Qin will not stop its troops until it beats Jin down and begs for mercy."
Tian Yu looked serious and said, "What do you think we should do?"
Yan Zichu looked shocked, surprised that the situation had changed so quickly, and Liu Yuan was killed in the blink of an eye.
As expected of Lin Feng.
Yan Zichu thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty just said that the Qin State will beat the Jin State until it begs for mercy. But how specific will this begging for mercy be before it stops the army?"
Tian Yu thought about it and said: "I think Jin will have to cede at least one state, maybe even more. If I were the emperor of Qin, I would get Jingzhou and Yuzhou of Jin. In this way Come, Qin's divergent power will be stronger, and Qin's rear will be more stable."
"Yes, I think so too."
Yan Zichu nodded, as if in agreement, and said: "So I also think that after Qin sends troops, it is impossible to withdraw its troops at will and annex more cities. Of course, whether Qin can capture Jingzhou and Yuzhou depends on Qin The country’s strength.”
"I believe that when Jin is about to be attacked, we should take revenge and take the opportunity to take back the territory that was annexed by Jin."
"In the past, we fought with the Qin State and were attacked. This time, the Jin State fought with the Qin State, and we also fought back."
Yan Zichu said: "Things like this can allow the people to vent their anger and at the same time further strengthen people's hearts. It will be beneficial to our country of Qi without any harm."
Tian Yu suddenly asked: "Prime Minister, do you say that the Jin State was destroyed by the Qin State?"
"impossible!"
Yan Zichu answered decisively.
He said forcefully: "The Jin State is in the south and has a profound heritage. The Jin State cannot be destroyed. I only think that the Jin State may lose this battle in the end. As for being destroyed, I think it is impossible. If the Jin State is really We cannot sit idly by and help the Jin State. At this stage, a weakened Jin State is beneficial to us."
Tian Yu also nodded.
He said no more.
He also agreed with Yan Zichu's words that the Qin State was able to destroy the Xia State because of many reasons. It was impossible to destroy the Jin State again. The foundation and strength of Jin State are far better than that of Xia State, which was already impoverished.
The key is that Sima Chong is also a wise master.
It is impossible for Jin to disappear directly.
At most, they would be defeated and seek peace and cede territory, which would be the same result as the Qi State in the past. When Qin becomes stronger, Jin and Qi will adjust their strategies.
Tian Yu thought for a while, nodded and said: "The prime minister's analysis is correct, so let's do this, quietly arrange the army, and prepare to go south to attack Jin."
"I understand."
Yan Zichu nodded and answered with a relaxed expression, and then went to make arrangements.
