Daqin Engineering Corps

According to Li Xin's method of "first easy and then difficult", if we fight one by one, it will be a war of attrition.

First destroy Dai, then Yan, and then Qi.

By the time they reached Chu, Qin's military strength had been exhausted, and the soldiers were exhausted, so the outcome would be uncertain.

However, as long as the snake head of Chu State is cut off, other countries will lose hope in an instant.

Even if the Qin army does not attack at that time, what if they are allowed to develop for a few more years?

What else can they turn into flowers?

Wang Jian nodded slightly, but he still said:

"What General Li and the school captain said are all reasonable, this matter will be discussed later!"

In fact, there is no need to talk about it at all, it's just that with Ying Zheng sitting below, Wang Jian has no right to call the shots.

Chapter 187 Army Soul

After the meeting, Ying Zheng took Li Si to find Wang Jian and asked:

"What does the general think of Shen Bing's words?"

Wang Jian replied:

"My minister thinks that Shen Bing's words are reasonable."

"My Great Qin has been fighting for many years, especially the destruction of Zhao has caused the greatest loss of national strength."

"At this time, if we break through the easy ones and then the difficult ones, I'm afraid the national power will be exhausted..."

Ying Zheng nodded.

At this time, Daqin should have rested and recuperated, and fought again after recovering some vitality.

But the situation dragged Qin Jun in, so he couldn't help but fight one after another.

If it hadn't been for Shen Bing to attack Wei with water and then flood the Chu army, so that the Qin army won successive victories at a very small cost, the Qin army might have already "stretched its national strength".

Therefore, what Shen Bing said about capturing the thief and capturing the king quickly is of course the best choice.

After a pause, Ying Zheng asked again:

"Does the general have a plan to destroy Chu?"

Wang Jian looked hesitant, and after thinking about it, he replied:

"My Majesty, the way to use soldiers is to adapt to the time and place."

"I have been in Wei Zhao for a long time, and I haven't thought carefully about Chu's use of soldiers."

"However, I believe that Chu is not an ordinary big country, and it cannot be easily destroyed unless it is determined to fight a decisive battle for the whole country."

Wang Jian's words are half true and half false.

The real part is that the battle must be "according to the time and place", and Wang Jian is indeed more familiar with the terrain and climate in the Zhao Wei area because he fought against the Zhao State, but he is not familiar with the Chu State in the south.

The fake ones are "haven't thought about it carefully" and intentionally show weakness... This is Wang Jian's strategy to keep a low profile.

Ying Zheng wondered:

"Chu's political situation is unstable and has suffered successive defeats recently."

"It was flooded by hundreds of thousands of people before Daliang, and then it was beaten into a mess by Shen Bing in Qiancheng."

"How can we destroy it with the heart of a decisive battle for the whole country?"

Wang Jian replied:

"To the king."

"Although Chu is weak, there are war clans and soldiers every year."

"Besides, Chu is a divided country. Not only are the aristocratic clans entrusted with wealth and soldiers, but even the Baiyue tribe has many cities and towns that do not rule each other."

"In this way, even if we capture Shouchun and capture King Chu, the Kingdom of Chu may not be destroyed..."

Ying Zheng frowned and interrupted Wang Jian:

"The widow only said that the capture of Shouchun captured the King of Chu."

"It's not too late for the Baiyue tribe to mention it in the future."

"In the opinion of the general above, how many troops are needed to destroy Chu?"

Wang Jian thought for a while and replied:

"The soldiers of the whole country, 40."

In history, Wang Jian said 60.But at this time, Qin's military strength was only 40, and even if Wang Jian wanted to say more, he couldn't say much.

Ying Zheng was quite surprised by this.

Wang Jian, who has always been majestic, would actually say such a thing?

Shen Bing was able to defeat 40 Chu troops with [-] sailors, but Wang Jian actually needed [-] troops to destroy Chu?

You must know that the Chu army is only 30 troops...

Taking a closer look at Wang Jian, his face was wrinkled and old, so he understood it.

Ying Zheng didn't say much, and then took Li Si away.

After returning to the tent, Ying Zheng sighed:

"The general is old and no longer as brave as he used to be!"

Even Li Si, who was so eloquent, didn't know how to answer at this moment.

Say Wang Jian is not old, then oppose Ying Zheng's point of view.

Said that Wang Jian is old, and worried about offending Wang Jian, a powerful figure...

So Li Si just bowed to Ying Zheng, sighed lightly, and showed a look of compassion as an answer.

Ying Zheng walked a few steps back and forth, and asked Li Si:

"The prime minister thinks, who is the leader in the battle to destroy Chu?"

Now Li Si understood that Ying Zheng was going to give up Wang Jian.

If Wang Jian heard this, he should breathe a sigh of relief, because with his military achievements and the power in his hands, it is safe to be "abandoned", that is, to cut off his military power.

Li Si thought for a while and replied:

"Yang Duanhe, Li Xin, and Xin Sheng can all stand alone."

Ying Zheng asked again:

"Which of the three is the best?"

Li Si thought for a while and replied:

"Yang Duan and the best."

Ying Zheng asked:

"Why not Li Xin?"

Liz replied:

"Although Li Xin is both courageous and courageous, he has no soldiers to help him."

Ying Zheng laughed loudly:

"The prime minister is worthy of being a good prime minister of the country, and he coincides with the widow."

Shen Bingna didn't know these things yet.

When he returned to the Heijia camp, he saw the soldiers cheering Shen Bing.

Shen Bing was a little baffled at the beginning, he just went out for a few hours, so he didn't need to be so enthusiastic.

It was only when he saw Wei Wei that he realized what was going on.

Trembling with excitement, Wei Wei knelt down in front of Shen Bing and gave a big gift, and the other soldiers also knelt down in unison.

Shen Bing hurried forward to help Wei Xi, and asked:

"Why did Colonel Zuo make such a big gift?"

Wei Wei replied:

"The lieutenant doesn't know something. Your Majesty remembers the Heijiaying's meritorious service in killing the enemy, remembers the Heijiaying's collective merit, and releases my family and I from Shuanggui Lane."

Shuanggui Lane is the place where Wei Jiangjun's family members were collected, and it can almost be regarded as a hostage camp.

At this time, Qin Jun's release of the family members of the Heijiaying was to return their status as normal people, and at the same time, it was also a sign of trust in the Heijiaying, and they could even directly enjoy the reward of Jinjue. No wonder they were so excited.

Wei Wei went on to say:

"My subordinates are ashamed. If it weren't for the captain's suggestion, how many years and months will my subordinates wait for today."

"Captain's great grace..."

Shen Bing raised his hand to stop Wei Xi:

"Lieutenant Zuo is serious."

"You are already Qin Jun, and it is common sense to award rewards for meritorious service."

"Lieutenant Zuo doesn't have to take it to heart."

Wei Wei repeatedly nodded in agreement, but the way he looked at Shen Bing was not the same.

Shen Bing doesn't like to owe others, and he also doesn't like others to owe himself.

Otherwise, there will be a psychological burden, and many things will not be able to make correct and rational judgments.

But the current situation is beyond his control.

But... they can do whatever they want, anyway, it's better than hating themselves.

The Heijia Army guarded Qiancheng for another day, and then was ordered to return to Daliang.

The reason why they returned to Daliang was firstly because the Heijia army also needed to go ashore to rest, and secondly, it was meaningless to guard Qiancheng like this... The defense of Qiancheng had been reinforced by the Qin infantry, and it would not be so easy for the Chu army to take it down again.

What's more, with the Heijia army present, any surprise attack by the Chu army on the west bank of the Yellow River would be futile.

The reason is obvious, no matter how many cities the Chu army conquered on the west bank, as long as the black armor army forms a formation along the Yellow River... the Chu army on the west bank will be alone.

Xiang Yan is not that stupid, of course she wouldn't do that.

When the Heijia Army returned to Daliang, it was welcomed by the people again.

After hearing the news, the people who came here lined up both sides of the bank from the south of the water gate, including men, women and children, and they kept cheering and paying tribute to the black armor army.

Shen Bing looked at the Heijia Army.

Because the Black Armored Army is wearing a mask, I can't see their expressions.

But Shen Bing still saw the shock, excitement and pride in their eyes.

This is a sense of honor, a pride, a recognition.

If the title and blockade are material rewards, then this kind of recognition is a spiritual reward.

Shen Bing believes that this kind of spiritual reward is no less than material reward.

Because it means the soul of the army.

Chapter 188 General

There is a modern saying: "An army without a soul cannot defeat the enemy", which refers to the soul of the army.

If we only build an army out of materials or titles, then one day, if the enemy can give more materials and higher titles, will they be able to buy the army?

But if this army has some kind of spiritual yearning because of the support of the folks, it will not be so easy to be bought.

This is actually what the ancients said "the one who wins the hearts of the people wins the world", because winning the hearts of the people means getting the support of the people, and getting the support of the people will affect the army.