Controlling mountains and rivers since the Warring States Period

Chapter 427 The Friendship Between Qin and Zhao Is Unbreakable
"I have heard that the emperor of the Han Dynasty was in his prime, and was wise and decisive."

"The general he has sent is leading several hundred good men from the six prefectures, as well as a vassal army formed from the Western Regions, and is on his way to the Xia Kingdom. If he encounters my good-for-nothing descendant, he will probably make a fool of himself."

Ying Pijiang, along with He Bo and others, sat on the ancestral mausoleum mountain, enjoying the shade of the old crooked-necked tree under the scorching sun, and said this.

"Instead of worrying about that, you should be more concerned about what if the Han army sees through Qin's current weaknesses and takes the opportunity to exert pressure, thus becoming a complete emperor!"

Zou Yan, who was standing next to him, was holding a bowl of mung bean soup that had been brewed by the gods to relieve the summer heat. After speaking, he took a sip.

at the moment,

The two Xia envoys obtained military aid by crying to the Han court, and completely bowed their heads to the Han Dynasty, submitting to its power.

The "Han-Xia orthodoxy" that began in the early Han Dynasty has come to an end.

And on this track, the only one left to compete relentlessly with the Han Dynasty was the Qin Dynasty.

If the general is eager to make a name for himself and wants to advance his career, given the arrogant behavior of the Han people abroad, he is very likely to plan a confrontation with the Qin people if given the opportunity.

After all, they had gone through a long and arduous expedition to get here.

Bringing the shattered Xia Kingdom into submission is not enough to compensate for the losses incurred.

Only by gaining the submission of the Qin and Xia states can the Han Dynasty make money again and again.

Just right,

The ghosts, through secret observation of the Qin lord's character, concluded that he possessed considerable talent and was capable of achieving great things.
But after achieving success and fame, they quickly become arrogant and forget themselves.

People like this,
The speed of defeat is generally very fast, and the reasons for defeat are generally beyond what ordinary people can believe.

"He knows all this perfectly well, but his mouth is like that of the First Emperor, unable to speak human language, so he can only mumble some nonsense!"

He Bo, who was standing next to him, stirred the mung beans that had split open in the pot and threw in a few pieces of honey.

The sweet aroma immediately spread through the air.

It's just sweet.

Even this couldn't stop Emperor Taizu of Qin from sighing helplessly.

"I thought I was prepared, but when the time came, I realized I hadn't truly let go."

If he hadn't noticed the problems within the Qin state, why would he have given up the peace and enjoyment of his descendants' sacrifices in the ancestral temple and traveled thousands of miles to the Xia state to cultivate superior seeds for the Way of Peace?
"I only hope that when the building collapses, the actions of future generations will not seem too ridiculous and make me lose face."

The territory of the Qin state was very vast.
However, only a few of these areas are suitable for development and cultivation, and they are scattered.

Although Liu Taigong disregarded the grudges between the Qin and Han dynasties, relying on the protection of spirits and the wishes of the people, he traveled extensively throughout Qin, assessing the local conditions and, together with other learned men, proposed to Ying Pijiang:
“We can find a way to develop the plateau valleys of Xilong County, and use the valleys and rivers there to connect Lianghe and Beidi Counties, and then connect Yong County, where Afang is located, through the West Sea. These four places can be integrated into one, forming the core of the country and giving full play to the role of the Central Plains.”

Although Xilong County is located at a high altitude, it does not completely block communication between the two places, and there is no shortage of rainfall.

When the Qin people were expanding their territory and discussing moving the capital, some ministers suggested that they could choose a relatively open mountain basin to establish the new capital.

Therefore,
Compared to the Gobi Desert and grasslands in eastern Qin, that region was more worthy of the Qin people's hard work and a bright future.

But that's something that happens hundreds or thousands of years from now.
The Qin people had only been in the borderlands for two hundred years. Even if everyone devoted themselves to the great cause of sacrificing their lives for the country, they still could not refine all the land of Xilong County.

Ying Pijiang had no choice but to trust the wisdom of those who came later.

"...Alright, stop complaining!"

While serving his deceased friends, He Bo suddenly sensed something, put down his spoon, stood up, and looked into the distance:
"That Qin army, so eager to help their relatives, has finally met the Yuezhi people!"

"Oh, the Han army has also arrived in Hezhong, and they are raiding the Yuezhi people's homes there!"

"In a little while, we'll have some more excitement to watch!"

……

"I have come here to fulfill the promise I made years ago, to continue the bonds of kinship, and to bring peace and prosperity to the people!"

After conquering a city of the Xia state, the feudal lords from the Qin state summoned the people of the city, put on a righteous and awe-inspiring appearance, and spoke to them in a loud voice.

The people looked at each other in bewilderment, and then an elder, carrying a dove-shaped staff, stepped forward and said to the Qin royal relative:
"That's what the Yuezhi people said when they first came here."

then,

The people believed that this foreign leader, who had countless members of the Xia royal family mixed in with his blood, was genuinely there to help them. Overjoyed, they opened the city gates and even used their meager reserves to reward and comfort the troops.

result,

They then witnessed what it meant to be "untamable barbarians"!
at the moment,

Having been cheated and taken advantage of, how could they dare to easily place their trust in someone again?
Fortunately,

The Qin rulers, who appeared tolerant and magnanimous to the naked eye, did not reprimand the old man for his rudeness.

With a gentle smile, he reiterated his purpose and emphasized repeatedly, "I have no interest in the land of Xia!"
The old man, however, remained skeptical.

After all, the Qin people's act of ordering the plundering of the city's only grain for military supplies as soon as they entered the city was really unworthy of the glorious and righteous words they spoke of.

"It's alright, time will prove my innocence!"

The feudal lords remained calm, only showing expressions of pity as they spoke.

But in private,
He summoned his trusted aide and ordered him in a fierce tone, "These guys aren't easy to fool! Take some men and go get rid of those old bastards in charge of the city!"

The trusted confidant readily agreed and quickly took action.

The feudal lord remained alone in the room, his hands behind his back, his eyes burning with desire as he stared intently at the map before him.

He muttered to himself:
"Being confined to the desolate eastern frontier isn't so bad, at least it's close to the Xia Kingdom!"

"If the Persians could follow the mountain paths into New Xia and seize the land on both sides of the Indus River hundreds of years ago, why can't I?"

"Even if the emperor wants to consolidate power and reduce the power of the vassal states, he can't reach me, the imperial uncle who was transferred to the Xia Kingdom!"

Decades ago,

Following a large meeting on whether to reopen businesses
The late emperor then gradually promoted military commanders from various regions, allowing them to replace the original feudal lords who were enfeoffed in the four directions.

To this day, such measures are still being continued by the new ruler.

In the more prosperous regions within the Qin state, the power of the feudal lords and enfeoffed rulers had long since become nominal rather than real under such suppression, and the original fiefdoms had all been transformed into prefectures and counties.

Seeing this, the feudal lords in remote and isolated places inevitably felt a sense of shared sorrow.

The power of the military governor of Mingming Town was about the same as that of a local lord!

Why should the emperor trust them but not himself?

Is it because some of them actually want to rebel and replace the main branch with a minor branch?!

The emperor is truly ruthless and heartless!
Therefore, it is no wonder that some feudal lords rebelled under the banner of "purging the emperor's inner circle"!
And this feudal lord
At the time, I also considered joining in, hoping to make a fortune.

Unfortunately, the unrest was quickly suppressed.
Before he could take any action, he saw the head of the traitor, which the emperor had specially sent for the border lords to view and commemorate.

The feudal lords were terrified and their clothes were soaked with cold sweat.

But afterwards,

His idea of ​​breaking free from the emperor's control and maintaining his own power only grew stronger.

after all,

He had corresponded with that traitor, and taking advantage of the fact that the emperor was far away, he made some excessive remarks.

If we don't find a way to preserve it...

The young and impetuous new emperor wouldn't care about his uncle!

Shortly thereafter,

News of internal strife in the Xia state arrived, and an envoy attempted to cross the Xing Mountains to reach Andu City, seeking support from the Qin state, his "brotherly state."

Hearing the other party's tearful words, the feudal lords outwardly expressed sympathy, but inwardly felt a surge of longing and desire.

Rebellion against the Qin Emperor

He certainly couldn't do that.

However, it is not impossible for them to take advantage of the situation, steal the territory, and replace Zhao with Qin!

then,

The feudal lords killed the envoy and, taking advantage of their own fiefdoms located in the Xingshan area, blocked the Xia envoy's request for help.

Even if the Xia Kingdom later sent people by boat to Andu to report their actions to the emperor, what difference would it make?
How many troops could the ships carry to the Xia Kingdom for a rescue mission?
How could the time and distance required for the army to be mobilized from Andu City to attack him, this "disobedient vassal king," possibly keep up with the pace of his escape to Xia Kingdom?

even,
He also deliberately allowed the Yuezhi people to cross Yangguan Pass and invade the Xia Kingdom.

Because there is only this,

Only then could he gain the recognition and support of the Xia people by appearing as their savior!

……

"As long as the sunshine is preserved, everything will become wonderful!"

After a flood of memories,

The feudal lord spoke with a firm tone, pointing to the small pass marked on the map.

But the next day

Someone came to report that all the elders in charge of defending the city and ensuring the safety of the people had "unfortunately died suddenly."

The feudal lords were forced to reluctantly appoint their own people to govern the area.

He plundered the city for food and treasure, and forced all able-bodied men in the city to join the army. Once again, he led his troops on his path to his dream.

quickly,

They then arrived at a city that had been captured by the Yuezhi people.

(End of this chapter)