For a time, people are encouraged to use swords and weapons; for a hundred generations, people are encouraged to use documents.
The grassland peoples live by grass, and since the pre-Qin Dynasty, they have believed in power and force.
Whoever has the strongest cavalry and the fastest swords will have the most fertile grasslands and the most charming women.
This principle has been practiced by grassland people for thousands of years.
Even though they changed from nomadic herding to slash-and-burn farming through the reform twenty years ago, this wolf mentality engraved in their bones has not dissipated. As long as there is an opportunity, the fierce murderous mood will burst like a torrential flood. Enter the sea!
Therefore, for the people of Qin, they will never learn the saying "for hundreds of generations to persuade people to write books!"
Today, Qin Ting is completely furious because Goguryeo has eaten as much fat as possible.
The calls for battle are like the waves of the ocean, endless.
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Fu Yi stood up and stood in the hall, his dragon robes dancing and his inner energy surging. The Kui Lang Sword standing beside him trembled slightly in response to his master's mood, and the sound of a wolf howling made people shudder.
After a long time, Fu Yi tightened his grip and finally made a decision. He looked around solemnly at the ministers and said solemnly, "Okay! Just follow Daliang Zao's words and send a general with one hundred thousand troops to aid Goguryeo."
"I want to see whether Chang'an City's Swallowing Hong Sword is faster or my Great Qin's Kui Lang Sword!"
The louder he spoke, the more excited he became, and at the end of the sentence his eyes were red, like lava hidden deep in the ground. If it is suppressed further, it will erupt from the crater.
The ministers were excited and all responded, "No!"
After Fu Yi finished speaking in a deep voice, he waved his hand to silence the shouts of the ministers. His eyes were like torches. He turned to look at Chi Wen and asked, "Daliang Zao, according to your opinion, where should these 100,000 soldiers and horses come from?"
Chi Wen was calm and calm, as if he had already planned something. He walked out and said calmly, "Your Majesty, the North Ming is vast, and there is no one in the north. The Tuoba clan who guards the Sichuan Qiong Road in the north and the Baiwei Road in the northeast The Ao clan has never experienced war, and has experienced peace for a long time. The soldiers will not go to the battlefield all year round. This is a perfect opportunity to train troops. Your Majesty can order Tuoba Shiyiqian and Aogu to have a difference of 30,000 each. The troops and horses gathered outside Tianlang City. In addition, Your Majesty can send one of Tianlang's nine guards of 10,000 people to serve as the main general. The remaining 30,000 troops and horses can be used to guard Wulan Road in the south and Nanzhu Road in the southeast. Deng Qiang and Murong Huang, the two pillars of the country, will share the work evenly!"
After Chi Wen finished speaking, Fu Yi nodded in agreement, and the ministers had no objections and all agreed.
The southern border of Great Qin borders the entire territory of the Han Dynasty, and the western border connects the countries in the north of the Western Region. It is impossible to divide troops between the two, and the eastern and northern borders are both close to the sea. Before the court meeting, Fu Yi decided that if he wanted to fight, the main force would be both From here on out.
Having said that, Lei Ruo'er and Chi Wen had already secretly communicated with Fu Yi. With these three people in agreement, who would dare to say "no"?
Fu Yi thought seriously, his expression was focused, and he had a fanatical and proud spirit that came from his bones. He was unselfish and unselfish. Coupled with his strong figure, he was as awe-inspiring as a god coming down from the earth.
I have endured humiliation for many years, only to be avenged once.
Fu Yi recalled the past humiliation, and he couldn't help but get excited and said, "Okay! Jia Xuanshuo, prepare the edict immediately! Send it to all places quickly and without delay."
After Jia Xuanshuo accepted the order, he immediately left the court and drafted the imperial edict.
Fu Yi narrowed his eyes and said with a smile, "Daliang Zao, did you miss something?"
Chi Wen was stunned for a moment, pretending to be confused, "My lord, you are stupid."
As a minister, you should speak three points and do ten things. The remaining seventy words should be said by the king. Otherwise, you will be Han Xin or Lu Buwei.
Therefore, Chiwen understood what Fu Yi was asking, but he still pretended to be confused.
Fu Yi knew very well that Chi Wen was not ignorant of what he was thinking, but he just didn't want to point it out.
So, Fu Yi laughed loudly and said, "My dear, now that we have an army of one hundred thousand, where should I look for the general who is commanding the army?"
Chi Wen shook his head slightly and smiled honestly, "I wanted to personally lead the expedition, but the equipment on my body has been lost for a long time.
Repair, it’s useless! The veteran has been thinking about the choice of this general, but has not come to a conclusion. His Majesty's Holy Judgment is still needed. "
After saying this, Chi Wen lowered his eyebrows and lowered his hands, saying nothing more to him.
What is surprisingly consistent with this is that the great virtuous Lei Ruoer actually chose to remain silent at this time.
All the courtiers chose to remain silent at the same time.
It was quiet in the hall, completely devoid of the high aspirations and ambitions that had just arrived in the Spring and Autumn Period.
The sun reflects on the sea, the moon shines on the river, jade towers have risen and fallen through the ages, and the general who leads the army is the soul of an army. Who dares to stand up and guarantee that the person he recommends can defeat the big man?
If you win, everyone will be happy, but if you lose, I will take the blame. No one would do this kind of thing.
Moreover, the Great Qin Temple is now full of subtlety. If one word is passed on such a big matter, it will lead to an abyss.
Facing the sudden silence, Fu Yi raised his lips slightly.
Fu Yi knew why everyone in front of him was silent. At this time, the courtiers had been divided into three factions, one was the First Prince Party, the other was the Four Princes Party, and the other was the Neutral Party.
The expedition to Goguryeo is a good or bad job. After all, the outcome on the battlefield is unpredictable. If you lose, your reputation will be greatly damaged.
On this occasion, the neutral faction headed by Tianshi Kou Qian and Jiuzisi Chief Luo Hongyi have no intention of fighting for spring, and will definitely choose Mingzhe to protect themselves. The remaining two parties will naturally calculate the pros and cons of Pan Heng, and as the eldest prince's party and Chi Wen and Lei Ruo'er, the mainstays of the Four Princes' Party, are embarrassed to talk because of their appearance.
At this time, Fu Wen, who was in charge of the government, took the initiative to ask for help.
I saw Fu Wen in rich brocade clothes, with the tiger-shaped birthmark on his forehead shining brightly. He was a little more noble and mature than when he went south to Tianchi two years ago. He walked slowly out of the courtiers, cupped his hands and said, "Father, I am willing to take the long sword and the Qin bow, and lead one hundred thousand tigers and warriors to attack and destroy the Han army's grass troops in the east, and to promote the prestige of our great Qin country!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a man with one eye and sword eyebrows, a tall figure, a handsome face, and skin as clear as jade, but it was difficult to tell whether he was a man or a woman, followed closely behind and came to the hall to pay his respects, " Father, I am willing to lead 80,000 soldiers and horses to attack and destroy the invading Han slaves, leaving no one behind!"
This person is none other than the eldest prince.
Years of military training have left his brows filled with a decisive and decisive look.
Fu Yi laughed twice and said, "Nonsense." Then he sat down leisurely, continued to squint, looked at His Highness's two sons, and then asked, "Dear sirs, my two incompetent sons have taken the initiative. Please help me, but these two wolf cubs have not reached the top level and their qualifications are still low. Do you have any suitable candidates to recommend?"
All the courtiers were silent and looked at each other in astonishment.
Since ancient times, when the Qin army went on an expedition, it was normal for the prince to supervise the army or serve as the commander. After all, in the eyes of the Qin people, only the commander who came out of the blood and fire on the battlefield was worthy of being their king. Only a soldier who survives an expedition can become a good officer.
Under the influence of this concept, gaining military glory for their children has become a keen thing for the powerful people in Qin.
A small dignitary wants to gain small military merits. The biggest dignitary in the Qin State is naturally the Royal Fu family, and naturally he wants to gain the greatest military merits.
This expedition involved 100,000 soldiers and horses. It was not a big battle, but it was not small in scale.
Therefore, the best commanders for such an equivalent expedition are really the two princes.
In addition, among the courtiers nowadays, one faction is the Four Princes' Party, and the other is the Great Prince's Party. Who would be so ignorant as to dare to recommend someone else to take the lead?
Under this premise, the court fell into silence once again.
"Ahem, since there is no such thing, then the person who will lead the army will come from the two dogs. My dear friends, do you have any objections?"
Fu Yi broke the silence at the right time, looking at him calmly and defiantly.
All the ministers shouted in unison, "I second my opinion!"
Fu Yi laughed loudly and then asked, "In that case, please tell me, sir, which of my two sons is more suitable for this line of work?"
Song Hun, the head of the Privy Council of the Nine Divisions, was the first to speak. This rough man did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point. He spoke straightforwardly, "Your Majesty, the eldest prince is very handsome. He is brave enough to champion the three armies. He is vigorous in his military strategy and mobilizes troops." If there is a god, let him lead the troops, and he will be able to defeat all enemies in battle.
Invincible, Han Nu's modest skills were simply vulnerable in front of the eldest prince. I recommend the eldest prince to take command! "
"Your Majesty, I believe that the general who governs the army must be brave, but the commander who controls the army must plan. He must plan for the heavenly phenomena, the favorable terrain, and the timing. Only those who plan and act after planning can break through the wall like a torrential river."
As the core figure of the Four Princes' Party, Fu Wen's teacher Jia Xuanshuo came back and said, "The Four Princes have a towering figure, they can rule with wisdom, and they can be powerful with military force, and they can do good in all the things they are responsible for." , with the four princes leading the expedition, in addition to winning the battle, they may be able to win over the hearts of the people of Goguryeo."
"I recommend that the eldest prince lead the troops south."
"I will ensure that the fourth prince takes the lead!"
"The eldest prince is brave and foolhardy. He may be able to be a general who charges into battle, but it is difficult for him to command an army!"
"It's ridiculous. The eldest prince has been in battle for a long time, has both wisdom and bravery, and has repeatedly performed extraordinary feats. If the eldest prince leads the army, he will definitely win. The fourth prince, on the other hand, is still young and has not accomplished anything, so he may not be able to convince the crowd!"
There was a brief exchange between the two sides, and sparks immediately broke out. There was a verbal exchange, spittle flew everywhere, and the killing was inextricable.
Fu Yi sat on the throne, looking down at the ministers, calm and majestic.
He never participates in such quarrels among courtiers. He is used to listening, and is used to drawing out the cocoons from listening, and then judging the core points and pros and cons, and then making the most correct choice.
It is precisely because of this kind of rational thinking that after he ascended the throne, he almost never issued wrong government orders, nor did he do anything to harm the country or the people.
His Royal Highness Tianlang, except for Fu Yi, Fu Wen, Chi Wen, Lei Ruo'er, Kou Qian, Luo Hongyi and a few others who were still waiting quietly, the other ministers all expressed their stance on this matter, which was invisible. It shows their political stance in this power struggle that puts their lives and property on the line.
Fu Yi didn't pay attention to the verbal disputes among the ministers. He took a cursory look at the composition of the forces on both sides, and his thoughts drifted to the empire's larger and more grand development plan.
