After saying this, Xiao Yuan was a little tired, so he stood up and stretched: "Let's go for a walk with me."
"Wei Chen is extremely honored." Jia You said quickly.
The two of them walked out of the hall and started walking casually in the Yanzhou County Sheriff's Mansion.
This place is very big, and within the area where Xiao Yuan is, there is a post every three steps, a sentry every five steps, and guards with straight halberds can be seen everywhere.
He strolled forward, looking at the surrounding environment for a while, and then observing the small bugs on the leaves next to him with great interest, and at the same time he said:
"To be honest, during this war, I was shaken in my heart and even had the idea of retreating. If it weren't for you and Shangguan Wenruo, the result wouldn't be like this."
"The ministers are terrified, it all depends on the king's wise decision." Jia You followed behind, bowing slightly.
Xiao Yuan smiled and said: "In the final analysis, the reason why we can persist is not because of Qin Liang's strength, but because of Xuan Guo. This time, King Xuan helped a lot. If Xuan's army had not crossed the Xiang River, our army would have I have to be forced to return to the teacher."
"Yes, the relationship between Qin and Xuan must be properly handled by your Majesty. Our country now needs this potential ally." Jia You returned.
Xiao Yuan nodded: "After the matter here is settled, Qin State will thank Xuan State for this matter."
As he spoke, he seemed to remember something again: "By the way, what do you think of Mr. Jia's views on future governance issues in the north?"
Jia You thought for a while and said: "The past policies of Liang Kingdom were the most harsh among all countries. In recent years, taxes have been increased a lot, and the people are overwhelmed. If the king wants to properly manage Liang Kingdom, he should collect taxes as soon as possible." The first thing to do in line with the public sentiment is to reduce and reduce those unreasonable and random miscellaneous taxes."
"Taking Qin's policy of benefiting the people as an example, once implemented in Liangdi, the effect is conceivable."
"Just like Jinling County, it is very stable now. The people are not dissatisfied because of the change of king. Instead, their lives are better than before."
"If the king is based on the hearts of the people, Liangdi can be cured."
Several important civil servants under Xiao Yuan almost unanimously advised him to focus on the people.
Especially Liu Yuzhi, who often nags in his ear: Your Majesty, the people are the foundation of the country...
Xiao Yuan valued Jia You very much. During their walk, they talked about many topics. It is not difficult to see from this that he already regarded Jia You as a close minister.
The next morning, just as Xiao Yuan had summoned the generals and arranged some things, a sergeant came to report that he was Commander Huan and asked to see Sun Qi.
He had expected Huan Guo's arrival.
When he met Sun Qi in the county hall, the latter naturally bowed his hands and saluted: "I have met His Highness King Qin."
"General, there is no need to be polite." Xiao Yuan stretched out his hand and waited for him to state his intention.
On the left and right sides of the hall, there were still some Qin army generals standing.
After Sun Qi straightened up, he smiled at first, and then said straight to the point: "Your Highness has conquered Liangdu. Except for a few places, the Liang Kingdom can be said to have been destroyed. I don't know what your Highness's plans are for what will happen after Qin Huan's war." ."
Knowing that he was going to say this, Xiao Yuan did not answer directly, but asked: "In the general's opinion?"
Sun Qi said: "Before this, I would like to say that if the Huan army had not participated in the battle, the Liang army would not have retreated to Yanzhou. Today, your highness may still be worried about the Youzhou defense line."
"This is one, and the other is that the westward advance of our Huan Army put huge military pressure on the Liang Kingdom, causing the stalemate between them and your army to turn from a stalemate to a dangerous situation of retreat."
"Thirdly, on the Yanzhou front, if our army had not secretly built the plank road, His Highness would not have been able to attack Wutong and establish the final victory."
"These are all major battles. In fact, the role played by our army on the entire battlefield is far more than these. To sum up, His Highness should be judged by his military exploits."
He said so much just to use it as a bargaining chip before negotiations.
But before Xiao Yuan could speak, Xu Hu couldn't help it anymore and said in a low voice: "General Sun spoke so nicely of Huan Jun. Let me ask you, if it hadn't been for our army, we would have fought fiercely with almost all of Liang Jun's troops on the frontal battlefield. , How can the Huan army advance westward? How can they capture several cities lightly?"
"I agree with what the general said, but equally, both the Qin and Huan armies are indispensable." Sun Qi did not defend himself.
Xu Hu added: "The general said he was secretly building the plank road. Then why didn't he lead the troops to attack Wutong in the first place? It was because he was worried that he would not be able to withstand the fierce attack from Yanzhou. From this point of view, the fierce battle was fought by our Qin army officers and men. Those who fight have nothing to do with Huan Jun!"
"General Xu's words are wrong." Sun Qi said calmly: "Our Huan Army, with more than 100,000 troops, has been stationed outside Yanzhou. There is no doubt about the role it played. Just like in the end, if it weren't for our army Here, will Xue Wu fall into despair? Will he surrender? He may have already reached Youzhou. I think everyone knows this."
"You..." Xu Hu was a little anxious.
"Okay." Xiao Yuan raised his hand, looked at Sun Qi and said with a smile: "If Huan Jun has any requests, just say so."
Hearing this, Sun Qi rolled his eyes at first, and then said directly: "The eastern half of Liang Kingdom."
After the destruction of Jin and Yan, the Liang Kingdom had more than a dozen counties. There were at least six or seven counties in the eastern half.
Among them, some places, including Dingzhou and Ruyang, have been occupied by Huan Guo, but there are still three places that have not been recovered.
Sun Qi's intention was very clear, he wanted these three places.
After hearing this, Xiao Yuan did not answer immediately.
Xu Hu said anxiously: "How is this possible! In the battle against Liang, our soldiers fought bloody battles on the battlefield! How much blood was shed! In exchange for today's victory! What did your Huan Army do? Open your mouth and you are the eastern half!"
Sun Qi laughed and said: "In the battle to destroy Liang, Huan's army participated in the battle. This is a fact. It played a decisive role in the battlefield. This is also a fact. If the Qin State, after the war, does not ask about the contribution of its friendly troops, but If you only want to gain land for yourself, then I dare to ask Your Highness, who will dare to plot with Qin from now on?"
"You!" Xu Hu was anxious.
Jia You secretly shook his head. From this point of view, it is really not easy to argue.
If you don't tell Huan Guo about this, people will definitely say that you have conquered the territory and took it all to yourself, regardless of the friendly forces. From now on, no one will dare to form an alliance with Qin.
You can argue this matter with him. Sun Qi is also eloquent and talks about what Huan Jun is doing. The lion is talking loudly.
Xiao Yuan also shook his head secretly, then looked at Sun Qi and said quietly: "Can what the general said represent King Huan?"
Unexpectedly, he said this suddenly. Sun Qi was stunned at first, and then said: "I came here to divide the land for Huan, why would your Highness ask this question."
"I don't think so." Xiao Yuan said: "I can agree to the conditions mentioned by the general, but in my opinion, your own situation may be a little bad."
