Chapter 87: Three North and Central Counties
You can only represent yourself!
Wang Meng's profound words were like thunder, buzzing in Qin Hao's ears.
Before this, Qin Hao had always believed that he and his father were inseparable from each other, and Qin Wen probably thought so too, because everything he did had only one purpose, which was to lay the foundation for his son and restore the Qin Dynasty.
Qin Wen's special attribute skill "National Enemy" will shorten his lifespan by one year every time he activates it. It has been activated twenty-one times now, so Qin Wen's health has never been good.
In this era when the average life expectancy was only forty years old, Qin Wen didn't know how long he could live, so he tried every means to leave the best team for his son.
The father-son relationship between the two, coupled with Qin Wen's limited lifespan, makes both parties absolutely trust each other.
Gradually, Qin Hao also got used to the days of hiding under his father's wings. His father was in front of the battle and he was planning from behind. The cooperation between father and son was perfect.
Slowly, Qin Hao ignored that although he and his father had built everything in Yanmen together, they were labeled by his father Qin Wen. He could bear his father's banner, but he could never represent it? Because there is only one owner of it, and he is Qin Wen.
Wang Meng is right, I can only represent myself! Qin Hao thought to himself, and at the same time he was determined to create a team of forces that were loyal to him alone.
I, Qin Hao, can still win the world even if I don't fight against my father?
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"Wang Meng pays homage to your lord!" Wang Meng knelt down on one knee and saluted Qin Hao.
Qin Hao was stunned when he heard this, not because Wang Meng recognized his master, but because of Wang Meng's title.
Lord, Wang Meng actually called himself that. Qin Hao was secretly stunned.
Qin Hao's men are also full of talents. Qin Yong, Zhang Liao, Yue Fei, are all direct descendants of Qin Hao, but they have always only called Qin Hao the young master, not the lord.
why?
Because as long as Qin Wen is around, Qin Hao will always be the young master. Qin Wen's prestige is too great, and everyone has to consider Qin Wen's existence.
While the Father is still alive, it would be disrespectful for the Son to call him Lord!
However, Wang Meng chose to call Qin Hao his lord. What does this mean?
It shows that Wang Meng doesn't care about anyone's opinion, even Qin Wen!
Qin Hao lifted Wang Meng up somewhat complicatedly, then asked with a smile: "Qin Hao is assisted by Mr. Jinglue, just like Yi Yin of Shang Tang, King Wen is assisted by Ziya!" "My lord, I am too embarrassed to deserve it."
"Now that the Huns are at Yanmen Pass, sir, do you have any strategies to teach me how to defeat the enemy?"
Wang Meng smiled when he heard this. This was Qin Hao's first test for him, so he naturally did not dare to neglect him, so he slowly said: "The Huns are a small disaster, not something to worry about. What the lord is worried about should be how to manage the situation after the war." Maximize the benefits."
After hearing what Wang Meng said, Qin Hao immediately asked: "Maximizing interests? What about?"
Wang Meng's eyes flashed, and he said slowly: "Recover the three northern and central counties."
Qin Hao was shocked when he heard this. He was still thinking about defeating the Huns, but Wang Meng had already thought about what would happen after defeating the Huns. Wang Meng was really powerful.
Bingzhou is located in the land of the Three Jin Dynasties, with a vast territory and rich resources. It has nine counties in total, and there are four counties in the north, namely Yanmen County in the northeast, Shuofang County in the northwest, Yunzhong County and Wuyuan County in Dingxiang County in the central and north.
The three northern and central counties have fertile water and soil and are natural pastures. Their territory is about twice that of Yanmen. However, they have been occupied by the Xiongnu since the destruction of Yanmen Pass.
The imperial court has always wanted to regain it, but it has been defeated repeatedly. In the end, it felt that the losses were too great and it could no longer make ends meet, so it finally gave up.
Since the founding of the country, the Han Dynasty has been in constant war with the Xiongnu. This war lasted for nearly four hundred years. The total number of casualties between the two tribes was no less than tens of millions. The hatred between the Han and the Huns was definitely sworn, so the Xiongnu would definitely not kill themselves. The Han people in the territory are comfortable.
Under the brutal rule of the Xiongnu for more than ten years, the number of Han people in the three central and northern counties is now less than 100,000, and they are all slaves of the Xiongnu. They live a life of working day and night in the dark.
The population of the three counties may be insignificant compared to the huge number of Yellow Turbans, but it is a big cake for Yanmen, which has only 400,000 people. After taking the three northern and central counties, the Yanmen Army will not only increase its population by 100,000, but its territory will also become vast.
But the most important thing is the impact of regaining the lost territory, and if the strategy of "criminalizing the people and guarding the border" can be implemented smoothly, Yanmen will no longer have to worry about the resettlement of the guarding people.
Yanmen County has a population of 400,000, so the land is not rich, and the number of garrison people it can absorb is limited. However, these people are precious resources. If the Qin family cannot accept them, it will ultimately be an advantage to others.
So in the long run, if the Xiongnu can really be defeated, the Xiongnu forces in the three counties will be unprecedentedly weak. Such a great opportunity should not be missed!
Smart people don't need to say anything at all. Wang Meng just proposed a concept, and Qin Hao has already calculated the possibility of success, and the possibility is indeed very high.
After the two of them looked at each other, they smiled knowingly and said nothing more. The matter ended here. Some things are lost in words.
"Since Sir said that the Huns are only a minor problem, how about the big problem?" Qin Hao asked again. Without getting more information from Wang Meng, Qin Hao would definitely not let Wang Meng go easily.
"My lord, you know it in your heart, so why ask even though you already know it?"
"Could it be the Yellow Turbans? Indeed, the Yellow Turbans are in full swing now and are indeed the biggest hidden danger to the imperial court!"
"My lord, do you really think so?"
"Sir, please speak clearly."
Wang Meng smiled calmly and said: "Meng dares to say that the Yellow Turbans will be defeated sooner or later!"
Ever since the balanced figures crazily joined the Yellow Turban camp, the scale of victory has been tilting towards the Yellow Turban side. In just a few months, half of the Han Dynasty has been lost.
Today, the Yellow Turbans have captured the entire territory of Yuzhou, most of the three Qingxu and Yanzhous, half of Jiyang and Youzhou, and the Yellow Turbans have captured nearly five of the thirteen states of the Han Dynasty.
Two-thirds of the territory east of Hulao Pass fell. What is the concept?
This means that today's world has become a situation of confrontation between east and west, and the Han Dynasty is on the verge of annihilation.
But in such a dangerous situation, Wang Meng said that the Yellow Turban Army would be defeated. How can you really hear this? How crazy!
Seeing Wang Meng's confident look, Qin Hao really didn't know where his confidence came from, because he didn't know how many talents the balance system would send to the Yellow Turbans in the future.
Seeing Qin Hao's expression, Wang Meng didn't seem to be surprised at all. Instead, he smiled lightly and said, "My lord, you don't believe it?"
Qin Hao shook his head and smiled bitterly: "It's not that Qin Hao doesn't believe it, but that nothing is absolute. Shouldn't there be some words that are too full?"
Wang Meng didn't care and continued: "Since Meng dares to say that the Yellow Turbans will be defeated, he has a reason. My lord, please listen to Meng."
