He actually guessed that the imperial court had already made a plan to build the Great Wall. At least he did not expect that building the Great Wall was actually a kind of route dependence.
But it's actually understandable.
The four fortresses in Guanzhong indeed defended Guanzhong for many years.
Ying Zheng continued:
"If the Great Wall can be built, the Qin Dynasty will be able to be constantly prepared to deal with all kinds of border dangers that are like fire on the grassland. The Xiongnu barbarians who have been troubled by China for a long time can only look at the wall and sigh. The decision of war or peace is in the hands of the Qin Dynasty.
.”
"It will continue like this."
"The Xiongnu tribes could only choose to exchange trade and travel with the Qin Dynasty, but could not raise armies at will. As time goes by, the Qin Dynasty will only become more prosperous, and the Huns will only become weaker. As time goes by, the Great Wall continues to move north, and the Huns of the Qin Dynasty may not be unable to integrate into one.
"
"The Great Wall serves as a screen, and the straight road serves as a support."
"If a war breaks out in the northern frontier, Da Qin can directly send its troops northward. The effectiveness of the Great Wall is far greater than gathering heavy troops in the northern frontier."
"The Great Wall was not only a barrier to protect the Qin Dynasty, but also a bridgehead for the army to enter the palace."
"The Great Wall blocks news from inside and outside. If the army suddenly marches north, it can catch the Huns off guard. Only in this way can the frequent raids on the Huns you mentioned be effective. Only in this way can the Huns be continuously suppressed until they completely annex the grassland."
Hear the words.
Qin Luoheng was speechless.
He completely understood that the Great Wall built by the Qin Dynasty was not for defense, but for offense. Defense could only be regarded as a side effect. The fundamental idea of the Qin Dynasty was actually to annex the Xiongnu and expand its territory.
Da Qin has a wild nature in his heart and a persistence in opening up new territories!
This persistence has gone deep into my bones.
This is inseparable from the rise and fortune of the Qin State, and the Qin Dynasty implemented a military merit system, which made the Qin Dynasty have an inexplicable desire for war.
Qin Luoheng hesitated for a moment.
He opened his mouth and said:
"Building the Great Wall is certainly a good idea."
"But building a Great Wall that is thousands of miles long will consume too much national power and people's power. Can the Qin Dynasty withstand such a huge consumption after only a few years since its founding?"
Qin Luoheng was a little worried.
Ying Zheng said indifferently:
"The Great Wall is related to the safety of the Qin Dynasty. How can we worry about these gains and losses?"
“The Great Wall must be repaired!”
"As for the losses, Da Qin can afford it."
"The Great Wall does stretch for thousands of miles, but its construction is not that exaggerated. Qin, Zhao, and Yan all built long Great Walls in the past. What Da Qin has to do is to connect these Great Walls. This will indeed consume a lot of money.
National strength and people’s strength, but compared to stationing troops year after year, it is undoubtedly more appropriate to build the Great Wall."
"Besides."
"You underestimated the length of the Great Wall of Qin, Zhao, and Yan."
“During the Warring States Period, the main forces of Qin, Zhao, and Yan were concentrated on the Great War over China, but at the same time they were also engaged in a long-term struggle with the Hu people in the north. During more than 1,670 years, the overall situation progressed and retreated.
"
"In the past 100 years or so, General Qin Kai of the State of Yan pacified the East Hu, and King Wuling of Zhao, after riding on horseback and shooting in Hufu, launched several major counterattacks against the Beihu, defeating the nomads such as Linhu and Loufan who had long been entrenched south of the Hetao. In order to
To consolidate the territory, the Great Wall was specially built."
"It was with these major attacks that Yan and Zhao were able to participate in the great war between China and Xia. However, the two countries did not completely clean up the Hu troubles. Donghu, Beihu, Linhu, and Loufan were all integrated into the war in the end.
After arriving at the Xiongnu ethnic group, the Xiongnu began to grow in size."
"In the middle of the Warring States Period, the State of Zhao began to focus on fighting against the State of Qin, and was on the defensive against the barbarians in the north. Therefore, the State of Zhao continued to build the Great Wall, and so did the State of Yan. With the rise of the Xiongnu, they were forced to
Under pressure from Qin and pressure from the Huns on the one hand, in the end both Yan and Zhao unanimously chose to fight against Qin and build the Great Wall to repel the Huns."
"The same goes for Da Qin."
"Until the unification of the world, the Qin Dynasty mainly pursued defense against the Xiongnu. During the years of confrontation with the Six Kingdoms, Qin had been building the Great Wall. After the Northern Expedition, what the Qin Dynasty had to do was to connect these Great Walls."
"The amount of national and people's energy consumed is not as exaggerated as you think."
"Besides."
"If Yunzhong, Yanmen, Daijun, Lelangjun and other counties are not protected, even if the Xiongnu are repelled, they will come back sooner or later. The land of Hetao is very fertile. If the Xiongnu continue to occupy it, it will not take long
Restore your strength.”
"This is something Da Qin will never allow!"
"Another reason why Da Qin built the Great Wall was to enclose all these fertile lands within Da Qin's territory and completely take them for themselves. Without suitable land for grazing horses, even if the Huns wanted to be strong, they would have no choice but to do so.
"
"You understand now?"
Qin Luoheng gave a long salute.
He understood it all.
With this series of actions, Da Qin did not want to be good neighbors with the Xiongnu, but wanted to completely eradicate the Xiongnu using both soft and hard tactics.
Da Qin was too familiar with the Xiongnu.
The Xiongnu were like a mirror of the Qin Dynasty.
The Qin Dynasty made its fortune by conquering the east and the west, while the Xiongnu grew strong by plundering from all over the world. The Qin Dynasty was good at raising horses, and the Xiongnu was good at riding and shooting. There is not much difference between the two. If it were not for Qin, it would not be like Chu.
Called barbarians.
During the Spring and Autumn Period, the Qin State was directly called Di Qin by the princely states, and the old Qin people were also called Yi Di.
The Qin Dynasty unified China.
The Huns unified the grasslands.
The only difference between the two is that Qin was born in China, while the Xiongnu chose to roam the grasslands because of their nomadic characteristics.
It is precisely because it is so familiar with the Xiongnu that Great Qin knows how to deal with the Xiongnu, and has prepared countermeasures from the beginning. However, in the past, due to priorities, it was unable to free its hands. Now that the Xiongnu has chosen to take the initiative, Great Qin will naturally not
Don't miss this opportunity.
but.
Qin Luoheng felt it was not enough.
The Great Wall isolated the inside and outside, which helped the Qin Dynasty in its expedition, but the grassland was too vast.
If the Xiongnu insists on fleeing westward, the Qin Dynasty will actually be beyond its reach. When the Xiongnu recovers a certain amount of strength, the Qin Dynasty will be very uncomfortable.
There is no dynasty that is always prosperous in the world.
The same is true for Da Qin.
The reason why Great Qin was able to suppress the Xiongnu forcefully was mainly because Great Qin was still in its heyday. If Great Qin began to decline and was unable to suppress the Xiongnu, the nomads would definitely come back.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! What Qin Changli said is a long-term strategy.
It is certainly feasible to advance with just one pawn on the sun, but things are unpredictable, and no one knows what the direction of the Qin Dynasty will be in the future. If it is true that the Qin Dynasty can last forever as the First Emperor said, then the advancement of one pawn on the sun is undoubtedly the best
s Choice.
If the Qin Dynasty cannot remain strong and prosperous for a long time, this method will definitely allow the grassland to rise again during the gap period once the Qin Dynasty weakens or perishes, and the tragedy in history may repeat itself again.
and.
The second generation in Qin history died!
Qin Luoheng said in a deep voice:
"The boy thinks this strategy is a bit inappropriate."
"This strategy takes a long-term view, but it only lasts for hundreds or thousands of years. Things are unpredictable and no one can be sure of the future. If the Qin Dynasty declines, the grassland will definitely make a comeback. I think Qin's strategy for nomads should be modified.
.”
“Not only must we take a long-term view, but we must also focus on the present!”
"Great Qin should weaken the nomads in a planned way, so that the nomads lose their fighting power step by step. Only in this way, when the Great Qin weakens, will it not have to worry about being backlashed by the grassland, and will it be able to handle its internal affairs more calmly, giving Great Qin more power.
Wiggle room.”
A strange look appeared in Ying Zheng's eyes and he said, "Tell me what you think."
Qin Luoheng said:
"As the official said, Da Qin and the Xiongnu want to trade with each other."
"There is not enough meat in the Qin Dynasty, and the grassland is suitable for grazing. The Xiongnu are nomadic people, and they are all good herders. The Qin Dynasty can exchange goods with the Xiongnu for cattle, sheep and other items. Of course, the leakage of iron and copper items is strictly prohibited, but salt, spices
Such things can indeed be sold to the Xiongnu."
"The Qin Dynasty should not think about corrupting the Xiongnu."
"The Qin Dynasty should regard the Xiongnu as its servant state and let the Xiongnu pay tribute regularly every year. In addition to a large number of horses, the necessary tribute should also include a large number of mares. Even the mares are the key."
"The great thing about the grassland is the horses."
"They come and go like the wind, and it is difficult to completely eliminate them. But once they leave their horses, under the power of the Qin army, they can only be slaughtered by others. What the Qin Dynasty has to do is to let these nomadic people gradually get off the horseback
Come down."
"The dismounted nomads pose no threat to the Qin Dynasty."
"In the past, even if Qin, Zhao, and Yan defeated the Huns, most of them only asked for good horses to expand their combat power. However, this was not enough to suppress the Huns. What Qin wants to do is not only limit the population of the Huns, but also
The number of horses must be limited.”
"Let the nomads who originally had two or three horses per person gradually become one person and one horse, and then several people and one horse. Without horses, the nomads would directly become lambs to be slaughtered. The Qin Dynasty could slaughter them at will, but the nomads could only
When singing and dancing, one naturally blends into Da Qin."
Ying Zheng's eyes showed approval.
He said in a deep voice:
"Your idea is indeed unique, but if you can think of this consequence, how could the Huns not think of it, and how could they easily put themselves in a desperate situation?"
A cold look flashed in Qin Luoheng's eyes.
Disdainfully said:
"If they don't give it."
"Then grab it!"
"It has always been the nomadic people who went south to grab things from China. Now that the Qin Dynasty is strong, it is natural that the reverse should be done. It is the last word to have a strong fist. How can we not allow them to be unwilling?"
"Great Qin will kill anyone who dares to stop him!"
"If the Xiongnu refuses to obey even to the death, then he will kill the Xiongnu with many heads."
"As long as Da Qin is stronger than the Xiongnu, then the Xiongnu can only have two choices, obey or die. There is no third choice, and Da Qin will not give them a third choice."
“Among countries, the strong takes all!”
"Because Da Qin is stronger than the Xiongnu, Da Qin should dominate everything of the Xiongnu. This is the grassland law they practice on the grassland. This should also be Da Qin's attitude towards nomads!"
"The strong will always be strong, and the weak will always be weak!!!"
After hearing Qin Luoheng's words, Ying Zheng nodded with satisfaction.
Qin Luoheng's mention of controlling the mare was considered a unique insight, and his subsequent suggestion that the strong dominate everything made Ying Zheng's eyes shine even more.
"That makes sense." Ying Zheng gave a rare compliment.