Now even Yao Xing couldn't help it anymore and said angrily: "What do you mean, Tao Yuanming, don't think that you can say anything nonsense. If you don't give me a reasonable explanation, I won't let you return to Jin alive."
country."
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I say this not to belittle your Majesty or the State of Qin, but because for the Jin Dynasty, Nanyang is the most suitable place for various achievements."
Yao Xing's expression softened slightly, but he still frowned and said in a deep voice: "I can't tell."
Tao Yuanming said: "The current Jin Dynasty, not to mention the internal affairs, is bordered by the outside world, including the six counties of Jiangbei, relying on the Southern Yan and Northern Wei Dynasties, Yuzhou and Huainan, relying on the Central Plains of Qin State, and Yongzhou in the north of Jingbei,
Relying on the Qin State. In addition, Western Shu and Lingnan are the internal strife of the Jin Dynasty, which is not the same as these three foreign countries."
Yao Xing nodded: "So, it stands to reason that the civil strife should be quelled first. Before you take back your own place, you will have to conflict with the powerful Da Qin. This is not a wise move."
Tao Yuanming smiled and said: "If there is civil strife in Wu or Huaibei, then the civil strife in these places must be quelled first. But the two rebels, one in Lingnan and the other in Xishu, both need to pass through Jingzhou.
Your Majesty, who is an expedition leader, has a lot of military experience and has experienced many battles. He should know that in order to conquer these two places, the army's food reserves and logistics must be located in Jingzhou, and it is likely to be near Jiangling."
Yao Xing smiled and said: "I understand what you mean. You are saying that because Jingzhou will be used as a base for advancement, the safety here must be ensured. Nanyang is in our hands. Da Qin can raid Xiangyang at any time and threaten Jiangling.
Cut off the retreat of your crusade, right?"
Tao Yuanming nodded: "Generally, the styles and climates of the north and the south are very different. The Qin army cannot fight in the Jiangling area and the dense water network for a long time. This is also the main reason why the Qin army did not go south during the civil war of the Jin Dynasty. But the current situation
It’s different. Jingzhou has just been pacified, and the remnants of the Huan family are scattered all over the country. Huan Zhen can easily raise troops to counterattack Jiangling. Even if Liu Guanjun can defeat Huan Zhen this time, there will still be some remnants making trouble everywhere. If Da Qin still occupies Nanyang, by then
If we use these remnants as guides to invade Jingzhou and attack the rear of our army, we will be in danger."
Yao Xing frowned: "So, what Liu Yu means is that he wants me to hand over Nanyang so that he can feel relieved?"
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "Yes, if Nanyang is in the hands of Jin Dynasty, then the Qin army will have to cross the Funiu Mountains and Longmen Mountains if they want to invade Jingzhou. It is not easy. These mountains have always been the natural barrier that isolates the Central Plains and Jingzhou.
From your point of view, it is not easy to cross these mountains and provide supplies to the garrison in Nanyang."
Yao Xing said coldly: "We can go from Guanzhong to Lantian and Wuguan to Nanyang. There is no need to cross Funiu Mountain."
Tao Yuanming laughed: "Wuguan Road is notoriously difficult to walk. It is no easier than crossing Funiu Mountain. Now Da Qin's mortal enemy is in Lingbei. The potential enemy is in Liangzhou, not Da Jin. If we give up the Nanyang Basin, Da Qin will
Jin could live in harmony with Da Qin, or it could allow Da Qin to shrink its troops and transport grain and grass back to Nanyang to better fight Helianbobo. Isn't it more realistic than now to occupy a place beyond reach and consume far more than the harvest and Nanyang?
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Yao Xing sneered and said: "You Han people have an old saying, you have to look forward to Shu, and it applies here the same way. If you occupy Nanyang, it will pose a threat to Luoyang. You are worried that Da Qin will take the opportunity to capture Jingzhou, and I am also worried that you will take the opportunity to capture Luoyang.
This trust should be based on both sides, rather than a compromise on one side."
Tao Yuanming smiled and said: "My Liu Zhenjun said that if the Qin Dynasty is willing to give up the twelve counties of Nanyang, in return, the Jin army will not enter Nanyang within three years. In other words, this place will temporarily serve as a buffer zone
, are you satisfied with the proposal that Lu Zong will send some officials to take charge?"
Yao Xing frowned: "This Lu Zongzhi has been in Yongzhou for a long time and is a general in Jingbei. You want this person to send troops to Nanyang, do you still want me to be satisfied?"
Tao Yuanming said calmly: "Lu Zongzhi was just a refugee commander in Guanzhong. After the collapse of the former Qin Dynasty, he went south to Jingzhou to seek refuge. Later, he succeeded Yang Quanqi and became the governor of Nanyang. When he took over the governor, half of the Nanyang Basin in the north was in your hands.
, he only occupied Xiangyang and had no ambition to advance northward for many years. Now that Huanchu is destroyed, Lu Zongzhi is an old general of Huanchu. We still place him here because of a need for stability and do not want to change the status quo.
Liu Gong said that if the Qin Dynasty returns the twelve counties of Nanyang, we will get something in return. Firstly, Yongzhou's 500,000 stones of military rations will be presented as a thank you for withdrawing the troops. Secondly, if the Guanzhong people move south and enter in the future,
Nanyang, we will send these people back. How sincere are these conditions?"
A trace of surprise flashed in Yao Xing's eyes: "You don't want the refugees in Guanzhong anymore?"
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "Da Qin is relatively stable now. There are no major wars in places like Guanzhong and the Central Plains. There are just some refugees who are unwilling to perform military service and will flee to Da Jin. In the past, Lu Zongzhi, out of the need to expand his strength, treated these people
He did not reject anyone who came, and even took the initiative to send spies to Guanzhong and Nanyang to recruit. Of course, the Qin State and the Huan family of Jingzhou were enemies at that time, and this kind of hostile behavior was normal. But if this time, the king is willing to take the initiative to show his kindness,
Return the twelve counties of Nanyang to me, and then we will be friends. Since we are friends, there is no need to use such hostile methods."
Yao Shao said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, don't believe this person's rhetoric. Spend some food and grass, stop recruiting refugees, and ask us to give up Nanyang. This is too profitable. The most we can do is withdraw our troops from here to show our so-called sincerity, but Da Qin
Not even an inch of our territory should be missing!”
Tao Yuanming smiled and shook his head: "Dong Ping Gong, Dong Ping Gong, if not even an inch of Da Qin's territory should be lost, then what's going on in Guzang City? The Nanliang bandits can only give you a few cattle and sheep.
When Liangzhou surrendered, why did those counties in Nanyang become irreconcilable? In my opinion, Nanyang was even more useless to the Qin Dynasty than Liangzhou. My lord has shown his sincerity this time. As long as he is willing to agree, then Qin and Jin will be able to reconcile.
, after we put down the rebellion, we can even lend troops and food to help you deal with Helian Bobo. Wouldn't it be much better than making enemies now?"
Yao Shao was about to speak, but Yao Xing waved his hand: "Okay, Mr. Tao, I understand what you mean. I want to think about it carefully before making an answer. Please go back to the hotel to rest first. After three days, we will
goodbye."
This chapter has been completed!