Meng Ya not only explained the necessity of sending troops, but also explained the various benefits brought by sending troops.
"Patriarch Gao said how to gain from this battle."
"The Qin Emperor wants to eliminate the ghost tribe. There is a great chance of winning this war. We send troops to help. No matter what the outcome is, after the war, Southern Xinjiang will receive greater attention and greater support from the Qin State. This is a matter of politics. profit."
"The Qin army's expedition is of great scale. After this battle, there will be countless spoils. As for us, we only need to follow the powerful army to destroy the enemy. This is the benefit of gold and silver."
After he finished speaking, the discussion among the people below became more intense.
Meng Ya did not stop him, but waited quietly.
What he expressed to the tribes in southern Xinjiang was only superficial. In fact, his thoughts were not at this level at all, and were much more profound.
After waiting for a while, he said loudly: "I have decided on this matter. I will send a total of 50,000 troops to help Qin. As for whether each tribe wants to send troops, I hope you can consider it as soon as possible."
He made the final decision, and after the discussion, various tribes began to express their positions one after another.
Meng Ya did not delay too much on this matter, because Qin's actions were getting bigger and bigger, and if he made the decision later, he would not be able to keep up.
Therefore, the next day, he wrote a letter in his own hand and went to the Qin official office in southern Xinjiang, hoping to send it to Chang'an as quickly as possible.
It just so happened that Fu Qingyi was here. After hearing about this, his eyes immediately lit up: "Mr. Meng's move is of great righteousness. Your Majesty will be pleased when he finds out about it. Don't worry, I will let Jiaoyang handle it on the grounds of military and national affairs. Send the letter to His Majesty as quickly as possible."
"That's very good. I really need you, Master Lao Fu." Meng Ya cupped his hands and said.
"No, this is what I should do. Why should Leader Meng be so polite?" Fu Qingyi returned the courtesy. He was so excited. Firstly, it was a good thing for Yu Guo. Secondly, he also wanted to use this to show his face, even if it was just to help. If you send a letter, maybe your name will be remembered by His Majesty.
In recent years, southern Xinjiang has exchanged commerce and trade with the Qin State, and has been guided by the agriculture and mulberry industry. Life has long been bound to the Central Plains, and it is becoming more integrated.
It can be seen from the market that in the past, people in southern Xinjiang made a living by fishing and hunting. Now, the market has silk clothes, rice noodles, sugar and tea, etc. Even currency, 80% of which is traded in copper coins. .
It can be said that any behavior of Da Qin is closely related to the lives of the people of Southern Xinjiang.
Moreover, intermarriage between people on both sides has been happening for a long time. There are many sons-in-law from the Central Plains in southern Xinjiang, and there are many daughters-in-law from southern Xinjiang in the Central Plains.
Southern Xinjiang wanted to send 50,000 troops to help. This was indeed a military and national event, so the letter was delivered very quickly and reached Xiao Yuan's hands within a few days.
At this time, Xiao Yuan was finalizing the dispatch of troops with some important civil and military officials, and determined the plan to dispatch 300,000 troops. In addition to the original 150,000 troops in Northeast Pass, the total was 450,000 troops.
The number of regular troops used to eliminate the ghost tribe was set at 400,000, which meant that 50,000 would be left behind at the Northeast Pass.
In fact, it would not take so many troops to conquer the ghost clan, but Xiao Yuan did not want to delay the war too much. He wanted to destroy the ghosts in one battle, so as to calm down the situation.
Now Meng Ya's handwritten letter was delivered. In the palace study, Xiao Yuan read it and briefly explained the content.
Also standing below were Liu Yuzhi, Yao Tingyu, Shangguan Wenruo, Su Yi, Peng Shuang, Sun Qi, Jia You, Wang Su and others, conducting a military discussion in the study.
"Your Majesty." Su Yi was the first to stand up and said respectfully: "To be honest, the 50,000 native soldiers in Southern Xinjiang are the same with or without them. On the contrary, 50,000 more people will consume food and grass. Therefore, I suggest rejecting Meng Ya."
"That's wrong." Yao Tingyu followed.
Su Yi looked at him: "What do you think Mr. Yao has to say?"
Yao Tingyu said: "Southern Xinjiang is pro-Qin, and has always been a vassal of our great Qin. Now that there is a war in our country, Southern Xinjiang immediately followed, following our country's lead, regardless of whether the fifty thousand troops are on the battlefield. It’s useless, but my attitude has been shown. If I reject it outright, what will Meng Ya think? Will it chill the hearts of the people of southern Xinjiang?”
"Yes, people come all the way to help, and if our country suspects that their combat power is insufficient, it is no different from ridicule. This is not a good deed." Wang Su agreed.
Su Yi frowned slightly, but didn't say anything else. He only considered it from a military perspective, and political factors were not his concern.
Liu Yuzhi also stood up: "Southern Xinjiang is sending troops to help at this time, which is enough to show Meng Ya's intention to be pro-Qin. Your Majesty should not refuse sternly. You can let him lead the team and cheer from the side. It doesn't matter if he builds momentum. No matter what, it won't work. It can also be used as an auxiliary to the army.”
"Well" Xiao Yuan looked at Shangguan Wenruo: "What do you think?"
In the military, the opinion of the chief adviser is still very important.
Shangguan Wenruo bowed his hands respectfully and said: "I believe that what Prime Minister Liu said is very true. Meng Ya's deployment of 50,000 troops is not only a sign of pro-Qin from southern Xinjiang, but also lays a certain foundation for the future. Moreover, our army is annihilating During the battle of the ghost clan, we can also take this opportunity to let Southern Xinjiang understand our country's national and military strength, which will be of great use in the future recovery of Southern Xinjiang."
Jia You followed closely and said: "Meng Ya has far-reaching plans, and it is by no means as simple as it seems. However, this is a good thing, and I agree with him."
"Okay." Xiao Yuan said, "Then reply to Meng Ya and ask him to gather 50,000 troops and wait for deployment."
"Designate it as the fifth expeditionary army."
"Send an order to the Nanguan garrison and ask him to help the Southern Xinjiang army enter."
This 'assistance' actually means keeping an eye on things. Although Meng Ya was given a hundred courages and he didn't dare to mess around, this regulation was still necessary.
The Qin army's military intelligence was powerful, and it was the emperor's letter, so it spread very quickly.
In southern Xinjiang, after receiving Xiao Yuan's reply, Meng Ya was overjoyed, holding his wife's hand and saying: "This matter is settled!"
Before, he was still a little worried, fearing that Xiao Yuan would not agree or look down on the Southern Xinjiang soldiers.
Bai Zhi smiled slightly and said, "Are you so happy to send troops to help and follow Emperor Qin in the expedition against the ghost tribe?"
Meng Ya smiled and said: "I am happy, of course I am happy. As I said, this is a great political accumulation. Even if in the end, the Qin Dynasty will regain the southern border, then I, Meng Ya, will also have a direct dialogue with other ministers of the Qin State. capital, do you understand, madam.”
"I will support you unconditionally no matter what decision you make." Bai Zhi said softly: "Then should I pack up and go to Chang'an to visit Ling'er?"
"Go, go. In these few days, I will reorganize the army and then go to Chang'an to meet Emperor Qin." Meng Ya was in a good mood.
"Yes." Bai Zhi nodded, she was a little excited to see her daughter.
This matter was certain, and with the permission of the Emperor of Qin, Meng Ya immediately ordered the gathering of 50,000 troops without any delay.
These people are the backbones of various tribes and can be said to be the elite of southern Xinjiang. (End of chapter)
