Saint Qin Batu

Chapter 425
After the two behemoths, the Mo family and the farm family, collapsed, there were almost no powers in the empire that could really threaten the empire.

And after that, Ying Zheng was finally able to set his sights on Baiyue in the south.

However, what needs to be done in the Southern Expedition to Baiyue is much more difficult than exterminating the peasant Mohists and defeating the Xiongnu.

Today's Baiyue is full of mountains and forests, not to mention snakes, insects, rats and ants, just the miasma in the mountains will have a considerable impact on the empire's army.

Although Baiyue is named as a descendant of the Yue Kingdom, it has been separated from China for hundreds of years and is no different from a barbarian. Population is an indispensable and important factor if you want to completely include Baiyue into the territory of the empire.

Moreover, once these migrants moved over, it was impossible to have a proper harvest in the first few years.

Coupled with the fact that the people of the imperial army ate horse chews and transported grain and grass, it would become a big problem.

From all of these, beating Baiyue, no matter how you look at it, would do more harm than good.Therefore, since Ying Zheng announced that he would attack Baiyue, more and more ministers began to speak out.

Even those aristocratic families who passed on their military exploits to their families had a lot of voices of opposition.

The reason is very simple, the battle in the jungle is also extremely unfamiliar to them, who are on the battlefield and pay attention to the military family.If one is not careful, he will die in the dense jungle.

However, no matter who opposed it, Ying Zheng's march to the south did not stop at all.

Ying Zheng also had no intention of punishing those family officials who opposed it.However, those children of the aristocratic family who supported Yingzheng from the beginning to the end were proudly promoted one after another.

Interest is indeed the most motivating thing.In the face of attractive military exploits, some people fight to the death.

Over the past few months, the empire has vaguely gathered an army of tens of thousands of people outside Changsha County.Among these people, except for the core generals who are from Qin, most of the soldiers are from Changsha County.

The military merit system is the same as that of the Qin people. Anyone who joins the army can get the corresponding land in his hometown after making military merit.Even if you die in battle, the land will never be taken back.

It was almost late autumn, and now, when the Baiyue people attacked the border, it was also the best time for Qin to attack.

"Tread, step, step"

The ministers, whose main tone is black, walked slowly between the palace passages.Among these people, the most excited ones are those generals in armor.

Now that the vanguard of the army is about to go out, every quota for the expedition is a sweet pastry.Naturally, it attracted the coveted eyes of many aristocratic families.

"Look, unexpectedly, General Li Xin has rushed back from Shangjun. It seems that the competition this time is more intense than we imagined!"

Among the crowd, a middle-aged general officer was talking with his friends around him worriedly.

"No, His Majesty has entrusted the northern land to General Wang Ben. The south is one of the few opportunities we have..." Another general nodded and said.

"It's a pity that you still opposed it back then!"

"Hey, didn't you believe the words of those literati? They said that the roads are impassable, the horses and chariots are not good enough, and this battle will be lost! Now that His Majesty wants to go south with all his strength, why should I worry about these things!" The general said with a little remorse. Said.

"General Li!"

While the two were talking, they saw a vigorous man walking towards Li Xin from his side.

"General Meng!"

Li Xin could not help but smile when he saw who was coming.When they attacked Chu in the past, the two had advanced together and retreated together, so naturally they had a lot of friendship.

"Hey, it seems that it's not my turn to wait for the chief general this time." The two generals looked at each other, and Ju Jie couldn't help but sighed softly.

"Dang! Dang!"

The heavy bell rang, and the ministers who were still whispering suddenly fell silent.

"Your Majesty is here!" Zhao Gao's voice sounded in the hall.

Ying Zheng finally came to the throne in the expectation of all the generals.

However, surprisingly, Ying Zheng seemed to have forgotten about the Southern Expedition.For a whole morning, they seemed to be only concerned about the construction of straight roads between counties.

It wasn't until noon that Ying Zheng suddenly thought of it, and said: "It's near winter, and it's also the time when the miasma and poison in the mountains and forests are the least. I think that the opportunity for the southern expedition has come. What do you think?"

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

Almost at the moment when Ying Zheng's words just fell, many generals who had been waiting a little anxiously immediately spoke in line with the words.

On the contrary, the civil servants on the side showed a trace of bitterness.Once the war starts, it means that the resources of the empire need to be tilted towards the military officer.

"The southern expedition is not a child's play. Who do you think can take on this important task?" Ying Zheng nodded and asked again.

Quiet, the military generals who were eager before suddenly stopped talking.Instead, they looked at Wei Liao, Li Si, and Feng Jie who were standing at the front.

"Your Majesty, I believe that the Southern Expedition is a matter of great importance, and the people to be sent must be those with outstanding military exploits, and their military ranks must at least be made by the great masters." The person with the highest official position, so it is reasonable for him to be the first to speak.

Da Shangzao is No. 16 among the twenty military barons of the empire.Such a position can be said to be extremely high.There is only one condition, and three quarters of the generals in the court will be wiped out.

The rest of the people looked at Li Si more enthusiastically.

However, after Li Si raised such a condition, he kept silent again.On the contrary, Wei Liao, who was always reticent, stood up.

"The southern expedition to Baiyue may take several years, and the weather in Baiyue is hot and humid, so young generals must be selected. I think that those who are over [-] years old should not be included in the list!"

As soon as Wei Liao finished speaking, the hearts of most of the remaining generals went cold.

The position of great master is by no means easy to obtain.Unless it is a huge military exploit, otherwise, it needs to be continuously accumulated.How many of them are still young enough to win the position of Grand Master?

But now in the court, only Meng Tian, ​​Li Xin, and Ren Xiao who also served under Wang Ben's command could meet this condition.

"The qualified ones come out!" Ying Zheng sat on the main hall and said with great interest.

Meng Tian, ​​Li Xin, and Ren Xiao stood up one after another, walked out, and saluted Ying Zheng respectfully.

"Li Xin, Meng Tian, ​​I know them all. On the contrary, it's you who can make such great achievements in battle. Why don't I have any impression?" Ying Zheng pointed to Ren Xiao, His Highness, and said.

"The last general is ashamed!" Ren Xiao lowered his head slightly, for fear of seeing the ridicule of his colleagues around him.

He is different from Meng Tian and Li Xin.Without such a wealthy background, it is naturally extremely difficult to get into the eyes of Ying Zheng when there is no one in the court.

Seeing Ren Xiao's slightly embarrassed look, Ying Zheng couldn't help showing a smile.

Of course, it is impossible for Ren Xiao and Ying Zheng not to know each other.However, compared to the previous life, Ren Xiao at this time is much younger.

"You can make so many military achievements, but you still can't let me know, so it can be seen that your military achievements are not earth-shattering enough.

However, the ability to make great achievements is by no means a mediocrity.I, I can give you a chance, whether you can become famous in the world depends on yourself! "

Ying Zheng's words, like a thunderbolt, exploded in Ren Xiao's ears.

(End of this chapter)