Great Qin Emperor

Chapter 295

"General Nei Shi, what are you looking at?" Zhou Chong drove his horse to Nei Shiteng's side, pulled the rein, and the horse stopped, and stood side by side with Nei Shiteng.

Nei Shiten said with emotion: "I don't know if I don't look at it. I was shocked when I saw it. Mr. Zhou, look at the mountains and water here, which are very different from the Central Plains. Damn, the mosquitoes here are so fucking Too many, red blisters appear on the body, is this human? "

Zhou Chong laughed and said, "If it wasn't for human suffering, would our ancestors have been in Lingnan since the turn of the Shang and Zhou dynasties? You are disrespecting our ancestors by saying that."

"Mr. Zhou, don't think about it, I didn't mean that, I was just complaining." Nei Shiten hurriedly argued: "Our ancestors could have come here thousands of years ago, I think it must be here at that time. There are not many people, no food or shelter, and they can survive, which is really remarkable, very remarkable."

Zhou Chong nodded and said, "I love what you say. We wouldn't be able to get here if our ancestors hadn't opened up the wasteland for us. With the foundation laid by their ancestors, it would be much easier to pacify Baiyue."

Nei Shiten frowned and said: "Mr. Zhou, the climate in South Vietnam is hot. If it is autumn in the Central Plains at this time, it will be very cool, but here it is still unbearably hot, and the sweat is like water. , straight to the outside. There are many mosquitoes, and at night it is the world of mosquitoes, biting people so that people can't sleep. The mountains are also high and the forests are dense. It is very inconvenient to walk through them. , this matter should be considered first and prepared, otherwise once a war breaks out in the future, it will be difficult to fight."

Zhou Chong nodded in agreement and said, "What you said makes sense. That's why I decided to enter Lingnan in advance to make some preparations."

"It's still Mr. Zhou's cleverness. I've already thought about this matter. If I say it again, I'm not worrying too much." Nesten said with a little self-deprecation: "With Mr. Zhou here, I can rest assured about this matter."

Zhou Chong pointed to Nei Shiten and said, "Don't say something nice, it's very jarring. The difficulties you mentioned are only part of it, and there are some others you haven't mentioned."

Nei Shiten chuckled, and joked, "You're still modest, so you're showing off? Please tell me, Mr. Zhou, and Nei Shiten is all ears."

Zhou Chong explained: "I don't want you to listen, but let's discuss it together. This is difficult. In addition to the hot climate, high mountains and dense forests, rugged and difficult roads, and difficult supplies, there is also rampant miasma. If we don't pay attention, it will cause a plague epidemic and greatly reduce our combat effectiveness."

"I've heard that the miasma in Lingnan is very powerful. Once it breaks out, let alone people, even beasts don't want to live." Nesten said very worriedly: "If this matter is not resolved, it will inevitably cause heavy casualties. Young soldiers were buried in miasma."

Zhou Chong said: "It's not difficult. First, you can choose the season. The miasma is mainly rampant in spring and summer, and it will weaken in late autumn and early winter. However, the land of Lingnan is not cold in winter, but it is very warm, which is suitable for military operations. "

"It's tall, it's really tall. It's really a good way to choose a good season." Nei Shiten agreed very much, and asked: "Mr. Zhou, what is the second way?"

Zhou Chong said with a smile: "I don't know the method either. I think that if the aborigines can survive here, they must have a way to avoid the miasma. We can ask them about these methods. Once we find out, we will implement them in the army." For modern medicine, treating miasma is not difficult at all, but it was really troublesome in the early Qin Dynasty.There are also earthen remedies for treating miasma. For example, boiling water with chili peppers can avoid miasma, but there is no chili pepper in the Qin Dynasty, so this earthen remedy is definitely useless.

As for the soil method, it must be determined according to the actual situation of the local area, and it must be determined according to the local medicinal materials, so Zhou Chong doesn't know that it is a good method to use the local soil method.Nei Shiteng struck with both hands, and praised: "Mr. Zhou is right, this method is feasible, and after the camp is set up, send someone to do it immediately."

Zhou Chong hummed, and then said: "In addition to mosquitoes, there are many poisonous snakes in the south of the Lingnan area. We have to guard against them. We also asked the natives for ways to prevent snakes."

"I saw a lot of snakes along the way, but I have never seen them before, so I have to guard against them." Nei Shiteng echoed.

Zhou Chong added: "You can also set up fire in the camp to drive away poisonous snakes and mosquitoes. The most important thing is that here are high mountains and dense forests, dangerous roads and hills, and the aborigines live scattered everywhere, so our enemy will be very different from the battle in the Central Plains. Central Plains The population is dense and guarded by the city walls, so it is suitable to mobilize a large army for a decisive battle. However, the tribes here are scattered all over the place. This battle is not suitable for a decisive battle with a large army. In Zhou Chong's opinion, the army should be divided into small parts and scattered everywhere. Go fight."

Nei Shiteng clapped his hands and praised: "Miaomiaomiao, Mr. Zhou's words are very reasonable, and Nei Shiteng thinks so too. It is impossible to fight a big battle like Changping, annihilate Sima Shang, and defeat Li Mu. In the mountains and jungles Time-to-time combat is inevitable, and preparations must be made early for this. In my opinion, the army should undergo targeted training to allow soldiers to adapt to the environment here and master new combat skills."

Zhou Chong slapped his hands together, and said, "What General Neishi said is exactly what Zhou Chong thought. This means that what a hero sees is the same. In my opinion, it is not enough to be prepared for war, but we must also strive to be here in the Central Plains." People’s support, although they have taken root here for more than a thousand years, their roots are in the Central Plains, and they have the same ancestors as us: they are all descendants of Yan and Huang! I think that as long as they can win their support, this battle will be Much easier to fight."

"Yes, yes, Mr. Zhou's words are like enlightenment, which refreshed Nei Shiteng's ears." Nei Shiteng whispered deeply to my heart, and said: "We are newcomers, how can we know the local area as well as the local people, with the descendants of Yan and Huang With support, the battle will be much easier to fight, much easier."

Zhou Chong continued to analyze: "The descendants of Yan and Huang have taken root in this land. For thousands of years, they have become one with the local aborigines and integrated into one. With their support, it is also the support of the aborigines. Zhou Chong I think that as long as the natives support us, then give them enough respect and let them maintain their customs. Of course, for those who dare to resist, then you are welcome, exterminate!"

Nei Shiteng sighed, and said: "Mr. Zhou has considered everything carefully, and he has thought of everything for you. You can't win this battle even if you want to win it."

In fact, what Zhou Chong said was the summary of the Qin Army’s military operations in Lingnan back then. Some problems were not resolved, which made all previous efforts almost for naught. How could Nei Shi Teng know this, and it is normal to feel emotional.

The guards of Huben came galloping, and said: "Mr. Zhou, the king has sent a decree. Your majesty is coming to the land of Chu. Please go north immediately to meet Mr. Zhou."

Zhou Chong cupped his fists and said, "General Neishi, I will leave the matter here to you."

Nei Shiten replied: "Mr. Zhou, don't worry, Nei Shiten has remembered what you said. Don't dare to say anything else, just make sure you don't disappoint your husband."

(End of this chapter)