Qin Shi: Beginning as the first emperor's younger brother

Ying Yuan received news from Xianyang City that Ying Zheng had already agreed to their various demands for money.

He smiled at the two old generals Wang Jian and Meng Wu: "Now, we can be considered as rich as a country."

Meng Wu shook his head and said: "If I had known that you tied this old man to the same boat, this old man would have objected. Our Meng family has been favored by the king, and we are grateful to the king for being able to participate in this kind of war of destroying the country. How can we go again?" Ask for money?"

Wang Jian said bluntly: "Old man, this statement is wrong. Yuan'er and I are in the relationship of master and apprentice. If we are the only two who speak, what should the king think about it? And we ask for money and other things outside of us, in fact, we want to make money. The king is just at ease.

After all, such a major event as Mi Qi's treason was unexpected for us. We have brought most of the troops of the three major battalions out of the country. How can the king feel at ease? "

"Yes, old general, who do you think, my teacher and I, are greedy for glory and wealth? We did this just to reassure the king that we are fighting abroad. Don't forget that the reason why Mi Qi came to Chu State , actually worried about us, and came to supervise the army for the king." Ying Yuan took advantage of the situation and said.

Meng Wu smiled wryly and shook his head.

He knew very well in his heart that although he was also one of the leaders in the army, the master and apprentice had the final say on some major decisions.

After all, there are two people in the family, and I am alone.

Seeing Meng Wu's gloomy expression, Ying Yuan continued: "Old General, I know what you mean, you are afraid that after a hundred years, when people talk about this matter, they will laugh at you for being short-sighted and greedy for small profits.

Old general, don't worry, the boy promises that you and the teacher will have both fame and fortune. "

In front of these respectable veterans, Ying Yuan kept his attitude low.

They are all admirable beings.

It also includes Yang Duan and the old general.

Their generation not only likes to support the younger generation, but even their own interests can be indifferent to the extent that they are wholeheartedly for the betterment of Qin.

I am afraid that this noble quality will be difficult to possess in later generations.

"The old man believes in you."

Meng Wu took a deep look at Ying Yuan.

The latter nodded and said: "Old General, you can rest assured, no matter what, I can't cheat the old general, can I?"

As soon as this remark came out, the three immediately burst into laughter.

They did not rush to send troops for a while, but waited for the food and grass to arrive before choosing to continue chasing the remnants of Chu.

In the Shouchun area, they left [-] soldiers.

Meng Wu's health has been bad since he left for the expedition, so Ying Yuan invited him to sit in Shouchun this time, but did not take him away with him.

And his son Meng Tian naturally took his place.

Otherwise, the old general would definitely not agree to sit in Shouchun himself, but chose to go out with the army.

After all, eliminating the remnants of Chu State is also a great achievement.

Now Meng Tian is going to share the results of the battle with them, which is a scene he would like to see.

Ying Yuan and Wang Jian walked side by side, with Meng Tian slightly behind.

The three of them are discussing the next battle.

"South of the Huaihe River, there are countless mountains, rugged and winding. A large number of enemy troops are stationed in the Zhaoguan area, and it is surrounded by mountains on all sides, making it extremely difficult to attack. The students asked the king for a large amount of food and grass before, in fact, to prepare for this battle."

When the army was marching, Ying Yuan stood on the top of a mountain, holding a map, and briefly explained the current situation to Wang Jian.

"You mean to say that to completely eliminate Xiang Yan this time, you decided to adopt a strategy of encircling but not fighting?"

Wang Jian asked curiously.

Ying Yuan nodded, and said firmly: "Teacher, you see, this Zhaoguan has the reputation of being the first city pass in the Chu State. When Wu Zixu passed Zhaoguan alone, he wasted a lot of energy. He is a generation of wise men.

Zhaoguan is located in a dangerous position, we can't get in, but if we surround them and close the door and beat the dogs, it will be difficult for them to come out.When they run out of food and grass, they will naturally be defeated. "

After besieging the Chu army for a long time, even if there is no problem with food and grass, their mood will become depressed. Over time, they will not be able to fight against the highly morale Qin army.

"Okay, let's do as you said." Wang Jian nodded in agreement.

After a while, he called Ying Yuan to stop, and said, "Yuan'er, you are far better than being a teacher when you are marching and forming an army."

These words made him slightly taken aback, "Teacher, what are you kidding? The students are all dependent on you to be able to have today."

Wang Jian stroked his beard and said: "Meng Wu's health is no longer good, and the teacher has gray hair. Although Wang Ben and Meng Tian have the potential to be famous generals in the world, they are far from you. If there is no accident, the future Qin military , still need you to manage.

It's just that your relationship with the king is too close. Blood is thicker than water. This is good and bad. You also have a clear idea in your heart. There are some things that even a teacher can't explain too clearly. "

In fact, in many cases, an idea would suddenly pop up in Wang Jian's mind.

That is, if King Qin's position is replaced by Ying Yuan, wouldn't it be better than now?

[Chapter 291.288: Attack on Zhaoguan]

Zhaoguan.

Xiang Yan and Mi Qi stood side by side.

At this moment, the latter's heart is full of worries.

He just got the news that his wife and children had been killed by Ying Zheng, and their heads were being sent here.

However, what is puzzling is that even after hearing the news, he did not fly into a rage. Instead, his face has been gloomy for several days.

In fact, at the moment he decided to seek refuge in Chu State, he already knew what kind of ending his wife and children would face.

Ying Zheng would never let anyone who had betrayed him go.

Having said that, he didn't want to be the king of Chu at all, but unfortunately, under Xiang Yan's coercion and temptation, he could only do so.

Only with the king of Chu in the state of Chu can the people's hearts be gathered, and Xiang Yan dares to fight the Qin army.

"General, I heard that you sent your child and the newborn grandson away? Keeping them anonymous is a way to live well."

Mi Qi looked into the distance and asked slowly.

Xiang Yan frowned and said: "I know what the king is thinking, the current situation is a matter of course, King Qin Yingzheng will not let you go, and the champion Hou Yingyuan will not let this old man go.

We can only fight to the end. As for my children and grandchildren, it is because our Xiang family needs to leave a descendant, but you are different. Your royal family has many descendants, and the Qin army cannot kill them all. "

What he meant was that the current situation is extremely complicated and there is no way out for anyone. As the king of Chu, he does not need any descendants. Die for the national calamity may awaken the feelings of the people of Chu that are dusty in their hearts.

In this battle, he is not sure of victory, not even sure of a tie, and he is already ready to sacrifice his life for the country and wipe out the entire army.

Once the soldiers of the Qin army went to the battlefield, it was like a different person, which caught people off guard.