Wei Liao glanced at Zhao Hao, and then asked: "How to deploy the troops?"
Ying Zheng thought for a while and said, "According to the old general's opinion, the troops going south will mainly be infantry, and the iron cavalry will be replaced by light cavalry, accounting for 20% of the total force. About 300,000 people will be needed!"
"In other words, there are approximately 100,000 people per route?"
"good!"
Ying Zheng nodded and said: "When the Chu Kingdom was overthrown, the old general led 600,000 troops to the Chu land. Now he has left 300,000 troops to conquer Baiyue, and the remaining 300,000 troops have returned to the Central Plains to stabilize the rear!"
"Three hundred thousand to conquer Baiyue?" Wei Liao was stunned: "Is that enough?"
"I was worried before that it was not enough, but the old general, Meng Wu and other generals all felt that it was more than enough. If it weren't for the mountains and rivers and the plains of the Central Plains, they even felt that 300,000 would not be needed!" Ying Zheng said with a smile.
Damn it!
This is how great the heart is, how great the courage is!
Still can’t use 300,000? !
Zhao Hao couldn't help but feel a chill running down his spine. Did these Qin veterans go too far in destroying the Six Kingdoms?
Isn't this too disrespectful of Baiyue's various ministries?
No, this is too disrespectful of the lives of the old Qin people!
Now he finally knows why the Qin State was able to overthrow the Six Kingdoms in just ten years. This is such a desperate strategy!
You know, although the land of Baiyue is vast, its folk customs are not much weaker than those of the old Qin people.
and.
The Yue people were brave and good at fighting. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, they often fought against the Central Plains people in the north and plundered their wealth and population.
The reason why the First Emperor conquered Baiyue was, in addition to the reasons mentioned before, another important reason, that is, the Yue people have always been a shadow in the hearts of the Central Plains countries.
Although the civilization level of the Baiyue Land is not high, and the Yue people are even close to slash-and-burn barbarians, their combat effectiveness is still good with the help of the geographical advantage.
In the boundless south, they have broken hair, tattoos, and lurk deep in the mountains. They don't know when they will invade the Central Plains in large numbers.
But even so, in Zhao Hao's opinion, it was still a bit reckless for Qin to conquer Baiyue at this time.
To put it bluntly, I just don’t know how high the sky is and feel a bit blind and arrogant.
This is not to belittle Qin, but to analyze the problem from a historical perspective.
It was definitely not a wise move for Qin to conquer Baiyue at this time.
At least the hundreds of thousands of old Qin people who died in Baiyue were very worthless.
"call....."
Ying Zheng took a deep breath, looked up at the pitch-black sky, and suddenly felt a little bored. He couldn't help but murmur to himself: "I hope this expedition to Baiyue will go smoothly..."
He never believed in fate, but this time, somehow, he suddenly started to believe it.
Since he said the words of prayer, the atmosphere on the mountaintop has become more solemn, causing Zhao Hao to frown.
Wei Liao looked at Zhao Hao, then at Ying Zheng, and said thoughtfully: "Your Majesty really plans to go to the Land of Baiyue?"
"how?"
Ying Zheng turned to look at Wei Liao with a look of confusion on his face.
Wei Liao said solemnly, "The political discussion in the Doctor's Palace has just ended. There are still many things that need to be decided by Your Majesty. Leave now..."
"No matter how many things happen, I must go to the Land of Baiyue!"
Before Wei Liao finished speaking, he was interrupted by Ying Zheng with a wave of his hand: "When the old general destroyed Chu, he had already pointed out the hidden dangers of Baiyue to our Great Qin. Now Baiyue's ministries are ready to take action. It can be seen that the old general's insight So deep!”
Hearing this, Wei Liao's expression changed. He knew that Ying Zheng's temper would be difficult to change once he made a decision, so he changed the subject and said, "Who are you going to hand over to handle the Xianyang matter?"
Ying Zheng thought for a while and said: "You are in charge of military affairs. Don't worry, political affairs..."
As he spoke, he looked hesitant and seemed a little hesitant.
Seemingly reading through his mind, Wei Liao asked nonchalantly: "Your Majesty, are you going to take Li Si to the Land of Baiyue?"
Ying Zheng said with a smile: "Li Si is a person who has won my heart. When the time comes, we can also discuss confidential matters. Not only Li Si, but also Meng Tian, Meng Yi, Wang Bi, Hu Wujing and others."
"In that case, let the old prime minister preside over political affairs, and the eldest son will assist!"
"Wang Wan? Fusu?"
Ying Zheng frowned, looking a little dissatisfied.
Wei Liao smiled coldly: "Since your Majesty overthrew the Six Kingdoms, you don't seem to be very fond of the old ministers of the empire? Although Wang Wan is at odds with your Majesty's ideas, he is mature and prudent, and has high prestige in the hearts of the officials. If he is not used, I am afraid that There will be trouble!"
"Trouble? I wonder who dares?!"
Ying Zheng's eyes narrowed slightly, and a sense of solemnity suddenly rose.
"Okay, don't show off your power in front of the old minister, or you'll scare the children!" Wei Liao waved his hand.
Ying Zheng was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered that there was a little guy next to him, so he couldn't help but turn his head to look.
Zhao Hao showed a flattering smile and said: "Leave me alone, just pretend I don't exist, and you continue!"
"snort!"
Ying Zheng snorted coldly, turned away and ignored him, then frowned and looked at Wei Liao: "Even if Wang Wan is used to preside over the government, why should Fusu help from the side? That boy is stubborn and will only cause chaos!"
"Like father, like son. Doesn't Fusu's character reflect that of His Majesty?" Wei Liao said in a funny tone.
"Just him? How does he look like me?!"
Ying Zheng glared with dissatisfaction, and then said with emotion: "If you say he looks like me, my young son Hu Hai looks a bit like me back then!"
"hehe."
"why are you laughing?"
Wei Liao smiled and shook his head: "Nothing, I just remembered something funny!"
"What's so funny?" Ying Zheng's face darkened.
"Well....."
The corner of Wei Liao's mouth twitched slightly, and he made some awkward remarks: "My wife gave birth to a big fat boy for me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Hao, who was kneeling beside him, couldn't help laughing.
"puff!"
When Ying Zheng heard the laughter, he turned his head suddenly and asked with a cold face: "What are you laughing at?"
"I...I, I, I..."
Zhao Hao's face turned pale with fright, his words were incoherent, and he said anxiously and wisely: "My wife has given birth to a little junior brother, and I am happy for the teacher!"
When Ying Zheng heard this, he turned to look at Wei Liao, narrowed his eyes and said, "Did you accept him as your apprentice?"
"not yet!"
Wei Liao denied it.
Although Zhao Hao was his recognized disciple, Zhao Hao did not sincerely become his disciple, so he would not admit it to his face.
But this was very painful for Zhao Hao.
Seeing that Ying Zheng's eyes were becoming more and more unkind, Zhao Hao felt a dull pain in his buttocks and said quickly: "Father, my son, I have a few words that I don't know whether to say or not?"
"You kid, do you have any more lofty opinions?"
Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows and couldn't help but become interested.
Wei Liao secretly winked, signaling Zhao Hao not to show off anymore.
But Zhao Hao's heart was full of bitterness.
True.
It's true that he doesn't have to stand up, but what about the hundreds of thousands of old Qin people?
Do you want to sit back and watch them die in a foreign land for your own selfish desires?
There are certain things a real man does and things he doesn't do.
Although Zhao Hao has always claimed that he is a 'kid' who doesn't understand anything, he has to look at the problem from an adult's perspective when it comes to big issues.
He couldn't do it no matter what, at least let those hundreds of thousands of old Qin people die.
"Father, I think it is not appropriate to conquer Baiyue at this time!"
