"Father, with the strength of our Great Qin, it is easy to attack the Xiongnu, but I also advise not to be impulsive...!"
After the morning session, during lunch, Ying Zheng called Xiao Zhengtai over again and asked him to express his views.
After all, there are many ministers in the court, so some things may not be easy to say clearly!
"Why?"
Ying Zheng's hand holding the food froze slightly, and he asked doubtfully.
Judging from the boy's attitude in the court, he obviously advocated fighting, but now he said not to be impulsive, which really confused him!
"Father, although the cannon is about to be successfully developed, it is definitely not enough to rely on just one. After passing the test, we will start to increase production. This will also take time. Before that, try not to cause a war. Wait until all the cannons are ready. Only after the production is completed can we capture the Huns with minimal casualties!"
Xiao Zhengtai held up the chopsticks and said seriously.
When the two countries were at war, if Da Qin gathered all the troops from across the country, it would not be impossible to capture the Xiongnu, but the cost of doing so would be too high.
Since the cannon is about to be successfully developed, why not wait for a few days and wait until the production of thermal weapons is almost complete before advancing towards the Huns!
The power of the earth buds has already appeared in the Battle of Lingnan. Now after improvements, the power of the earth buds is even greater than before!
Coupled with the artillery, the Huns will definitely be captured with minimal casualties. This is what he wants to see!
After hearing his words, Ying Zheng nodded in agreement, and then said: "These Xiongnu envoys have been rejected by me. If we let them go back, they will arrive at the Xiongnu in less than half a month. If they intend to launch a war, Great Qin will still have to deal with it!"
"It's not easy to produce a gun. It may not be possible in half a month!" Xiao Zhengtai shook his head.
"If we kill those envoys directly, the secretaries hidden in Xianyang City will also spread the news. What should we do?"
Li Si and others were right. The huge Xianyang City must have hidden the fine work of various countries.
The Huns' envoys arrived in Xianyang in great force, which must have attracted their attention. If they all disappeared suddenly, those who were envoys would also spread the news back to the Xiongnu. In that case, the war would start earlier!
These envoys can neither be killed nor released. It is really a headache!
"Since we can't kill or release them, why don't we just leave them in Xianyang City first?"
Seemingly seeing his embarrassment, Xiao Zhengtai smiled with a relaxed expression.
"Stay in Xianyang City? Why? We have rejected the Xiongnu's request. I'm afraid they will leave in the next two days!"
Ying Zheng frowned and looked a little embarrassed.
"Isn't this simple? It's my birthday in a few days. Doesn't my father have to hold a banquet for me? If I extend an invitation to those envoys, they will definitely not refute my father's face!"
"Your birthday? I remember your birthday is not in autumn?"
Ying Zheng was confused, even wondering if he had remembered it wrong.
"Father, it doesn't matter when my son's birthday is. What matters is the excuse to delay their time!"
Xiao Zhengtai shook his head helplessly.
Can't this old guy just turn his head around?
"Huh? You kid...haha...!"
Seeing Xiao Zhengtai's helpless look, Ying Zheng suddenly understood.
Yes, all they have now is an excuse. As for who celebrates his birthday or when, it doesn't matter at all!
As long as you can delay time and give the arsenal enough time to produce cannons!
"I will send someone to Guanyi to tell them that the young master will be born in five days and ask them to come to the banquet!"
"Um!"
Little Shota nodded, picked up her chopsticks, picked out her favorite dish and ate it deliciously.
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"The Emperor of the Central Plains is moody. Just now he said he would drag us out and kill us, and now he wants to invite us to a banquet five days later?"
After receiving the news, the six envoys gathered in the same room and whispered.
There are people from the imperial court everywhere here, and even the waiters serving tea and water may leak the news, so they are extremely careful.
The soldiers they brought were arranged to guard the door!
"If they don't agree to our request, let me tell you, we will just leave. If they dare to stop us, we will just kill them!"
Among the envoys was a Hun general named Ges, who was strong and reckless.
"No, this is Xianyang, the territory of Great Qin. If we rush out rashly, we will definitely be blocked. With a hundred or so of us, it is absolutely impossible to resist the Xianyang garrison!"
Harry the civil servant immediately shook his head and rejected his impulsive idea.
It wouldn't matter if he had just been killed in the court. Their khan could just use his envoys to be killed to attack the Central Plains.
But if they fled without permission and were killed, then they deserved it. If they couldn't protect the Qin Dynasty, they could bite back and falsely accuse them of doing some dirty things in the Qin Dynasty.
"Is it possible that we really have to go to the appointment?"
The general seemed a little impatient. He put his hands on his hips and said eagerly.
"Yeah, who knows what they might do at the banquet?"
Another envoy said worriedly.
"No, if the Emperor of Qin wants to kill us, there are plenty of opportunities to do it. There is no need to make excuses. Besides, I heard that the young master is the emperor's favorite prince, so he will not kill us on his birthday. Kill us!"
"On the young master's birthday, all the officials are gathered together. Maybe we can try to win the mission given to us by Shan Yu!"
Harry sat on a chair in the room, thought for a while, and then said.
After six months of development, almost every household in Daqin has changed the habit of sitting on the floor and used chairs!
Those who are poorer can build a few wooden stools!
The most indispensable thing in this era is wood. There are too many thick trees on the mountain that cannot be carried by one person. Cut them down at will!
Even if the homes of ordinary people are not as exquisite as those made by carpenters, they are enough for personal use at home!
"According to the attitude of the Central Plains Emperor today, I see no chance!"
Gus shook his head.
"That's why I said we should fight for it. When the time comes, during the chat, we can use coercion and inducement to see if we can achieve our goals. Even if we only achieve one of them, it will be of endless benefit to me, Xiongnu!"
The Xiongnu's land was barren and the climate was cold, making it unsuitable for farming.
But the water grass is rich and fertile, especially suitable for grazing!
Therefore, the Xiongnu did not lack cattle, sheep and horses, but they were short of food. If trade could be carried out with each other, cattle and sheep could be used to replace the grain of the Central Plains at any time to solve the food and clothing problem of the Xiongnu.
If Ying Zheng can marry the princess to their great chanyu, the benefits will be even greater!
Not only can it stabilize the Chanyu's position among the Xiongnu, but it can also make Donghu and Yuezhi fearful!
"Okay, then let's fight for it again at the banquet, so that we can explain it easily when we meet Shanyu!"
Even though he was reluctant, after hearing Harry's analysis, General Gus had no choice but to agree.
