Chapter 382: How dare Meng Tian forget the teachings of his ancestors?
Talk a little bit.
Ying Zheng suddenly asked: "Zhang Cang, have you heard about what happened in Lu County some time ago?"
Zhang Cang bowed and said: "I have heard something, but I don't know much about it, so I dare not talk about it rashly."
Ying Zheng said calmly: "I sent people to investigate the whereabouts of Qin Luoheng and others. It was not leaked by the soldiers accompanying him. However, only a few people in the hunting patrol team knew about Qin Luoheng's trip to Lu County to execute the order."
Zhang Cang's face changed slightly and he didn't dare to breathe too much.
He seemed to have noticed something.
Ying Zheng did not hide anything and said straight to the point: "You are the censor and have great talents. I want to entrust you to investigate this matter. Are you willing to take over this leak case?"
Zhang Cang hit the ground with a thud.
My body couldn't stop shaking.
Because he fell to the ground too fast, his expression was extremely funny.
"You don't want to?" Ying Zheng looked at Zhang Cang with cold eyes.
Zhang Cang secretly complained in his heart.
If the secret was not leaked by the accompanying soldiers, then it could only be leaked by the people in the hunting team. At the beginning, even he did not know about the Confucian affairs dealt with by the imperial court, but the status of the person who could divulge the secret was evident.
How could he possibly want to take on this difficult case?
but......
This was spoken by the First Emperor himself, how could he dare to refuse?
A smile appeared on Zhang Cang's face and he said solemnly: "I am willing to take over."
Ying Zheng raised his head slightly, a smile appeared on his face, and said with a smile: "Zhang Aiqing is indeed a brave and wise man. I have entrusted this matter to you. I have entrusted you with the right person."
Zhang Cang said:
"I...I will live up to your majesty's trust and will find out this matter for your majesty."
"Your Majesty, please rest assured!!!"
Ying Zheng nodded and said calmly: "Zhang Aiqing, don't be so nervous. You have just taken over this case and there may be many things you still don't know. You can ask Yu Shiyi who is accompanying you on the hunting tour. After finding out the truth, I will personally issue the edict.
Although I have a love for talents in appointing you as the chief censor, the appointment in the Qin Dynasty has its own rules. Without rules, there will be no rules, so I can only do this."
"Please Zhang Aiqing don't blame me."
Zhang Cang said with a trembling voice:
"For me to be appreciated by your majesty is already a sign of your majesty's kindness. How dare you think otherwise? Please rest assured, your majesty. I will do my best to detect the leak of secrets in the hunting team."
"I can only be grateful to Your Majesty."
Zhang Cang knelt on the ground, his voice extremely nervous.
Ying Zhengdao:
"If you say that, I feel relieved."
"You should go find Yi first to learn about the progress of the case."
Zhang Cang said quickly:
"promise."
"I excuse myself."
Finished.
Zhang Cang carefully climbed up from the ground, lowered his head, and carefully exited the chariot. When he got off the chariot, his back was already soaked, and his whole body seemed to be fished out of the water.
.
Zhang Cang wiped the sweat from his forehead.
He sighed and said:
"Your kindness is unpredictable!"
"I don't know if what I did this time was right or wrong."
"well."
Zhang Cang looked around and quickly left the vicinity of the imperial chariot.
When he first heard that the First Emperor was going to appoint him as the Censor of the Censor, he was naturally excited, but then he realized that something was wrong when he heard that the First Emperor asked him to take over the case.
There is no such thing as a free lunch.
What's more, he was still facing Qin Shihuang?
He actually knew very little about the leak of Qin Luoheng's whereabouts, but in his heart, he actually didn't want to have much contact with Qin Luoheng because Qin Luoheng's identity was too sensitive.
Now the news that Qin Luoheng is the Young Master of Great Qin has spread a lot.
Everyone knows about the hunting procession.
But no one went to verify it, and no one confirmed it.
However, no one has refuted the rumor, which is enough to illustrate the problem. This news may not be groundless. Qin Luoheng was already highly valued by the First Emperor, and now the position of the crown prince of the Qin Dynasty has been unresolved. Originally, the only candidate for crown prince was the eldest son Fusu, but now there are many
With Qin Luoheng out of the equation, there are a lot more variables in everything.
The person he recommended, Gu Ben, had known Qin Luoheng for a long time.
Furthermore, he was also considered to belong to Qin Luoheng's faction, but after all, he had not had much contact with Qin Luoheng in the past, so he could avoid taking sides, but at this time, the First Emperor put him on the table.
How did this make him calm?
Anyone who can plot Qin Luoheng so straightforwardly must know Qin Luoheng's true identity. Secondly, he is probably worried that if Qin Luoheng continues, it will affect the eldest son's rise to power. Only in this way will Qin Luoheng be treated as such.
It is a thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh, and if you want to get rid of it quickly, perhaps only the courtiers can do it if they can meet these two conditions at the same time.
The moment he took over the case, he was destined to favor Qin Luoheng.
And is this what Zhang Cang wants to see?
He did not want to participate in this battle for the crown prince, and he had never thought about participating in it. The only thing he wanted to do was to go further and use his lifelong talents and knowledge, just like Li Si, to do his best to contribute to the peace of the world.
That's all!
However...
Zhang Cang left with a heavy heart.
...
Beihe grassland mountains and river valleys.
After half a year of adjustments, the Jiuyuan Qin army divided into preset barriers in the Yinshan area from the pre-decided secret path. At the same time, 200,000 flying cavalry ambushed in the mountains and valleys, divided into three groups: left, middle and right.
, and at the same time outflank the Yinshan assembly area of the Huns cavalry.
Since last year, the Qin army has been deliberately shrinking.
The trend of advancing northward is definitely gone.
It was completely like I would resolutely ignore him as long as he couldn't get past my defense zone.
Therefore, although the two armies have always faced each other from a distance, there has never been a large-scale fierce battle. However, it has been different recently. The Qin army began to deliberately test, and the Qin army's scouts even went deep into the Henan area occupied by the Xiongnu. This also aroused the dissatisfaction of the Xiongnu.
, so the two sides frequently mobilized their troops and were in danger of starting a war at any time.
Qin army camp.
Meng Tian, dressed in military uniform, stood in the camp.
Su Jiao, Xin Sheng and other generals stood beside them. At this time, they were looking at a map, their eyes full of high spirits.
Meng Tian said:
"Last time, we originally intended to use the rolling mountains of Henan as a battlefield for mass annihilation. However, due to some changes in the court, it was difficult to maintain the supply of food and grass, so we had to abandon this plan. After six months of readjustment, the army has once again lured the Xiongnu.
When we arrived at the designated place of annihilation, Your Majesty had another 80,000 flying cavalry this time."
"Great Qin will win this battle!"
Xin Sheng was also very happy.
He cursed and said:
"Straight bitch, you've been suffocating me to death during this period."
"Finally we can have a good fight!"
"This time, these Hun cubs will never come back."
"Ha ha."
Sujiao Trail:
"Then you have to behave well."
"After more than half a year, we have figured out the Huns' intentions."
"Touman Chanyu of the Huns is really ambitious. This time he went south, which is completely different from the past. He didn't just want to grab some cattle, sheep, people and property and then escape back to the Langjuxu Mountain Prairie. He wanted to capture us this time.
The territory of Great Qin, and this time I personally led a large army, crossing the Yinshan Mountains and the Beihe River in one fell swoop, and now it has directly reached the Henan land of my Great Qin."
"I'm afraid this Man Chanyu wants to imitate the Zhongshan Kingdom in those days and use the northern frontier of the Qin Dynasty to establish a kingdom and claim the title of king. Then he will seek the heart of the Qin Dynasty and annex the Qin Dynasty. It's just that he is a wolf cub, and his teeth are not long and sharp.
Don’t be afraid of showing off your teeth.”
Xin Sheng said disdainfully:
"No matter what his ambitions are, if he invades my country, I will kill one, and I will kill two of them."
"Don't they claim to be a million-strong army? I would like to see if there are a million heads when the count is finished after the war. Don't end up just pretending."
Meng Tian said coldly:
"Don't take it lightly."
"Don't underestimate the enemy."
"This time all the Xiongnu tribes are out in force, with men, horses, cattle and sheep as vast as the sea."
"According to the information obtained by the scouts, the Huns are divided into three major groups. The first wave is the forward cavalry, which is composed of more than 500,000 strong men, and the leaders of each tribe personally serve as their own generals. Their strength cannot be underestimated.
watch for."
"These people grew up on horses and have excellent riding skills. When they charge, they are quite powerful."
"The second wave came from the royal court of Touman Chanyu and the Chanyu tribe under his personal command. They had a separate elite guard of 20,000 flying cavalry. The rest were more than 200,000 men and women of the Chanyu tribe and a huge fleet of cattle and horses with goods.
, the third wave is the population and herds of cattle, sheep and horses of the remaining tribes, led by the leaders of each tribe who cannot participate in the war."
"What we mainly face are the forward cavalry and the elite escort of 20,000 flying cavalry."
"Perhaps the Xiongnu's military strength has been exaggerated, but the Xiongnu have always believed in fighting, and do not pay much attention to tactics. Many of our battle formations may not be effective against the Xiongnu, and many ordnance is inconvenient to use, so if it is really
In a duel, be sure not to be careless and underestimate the enemy."
"His Majesty's will for us is very clear."
"Annihilate most of the Xiongnu in one fell swoop, and secure the northern frontier in one battle, so that the northern frontier will no longer suffer from war."
"Therefore, we must not only win this battle, but also win a great victory. We must win completely. After the war is over, we must pursue it relentlessly, traveling hundreds of miles a day, and leave behind all the Xiongnu tribesmen who are waiting at the northern foot of Yinshan Mountain. In this way
, only then can we completely defeat the Xiongnu, preventing them from recovering their strength for decades, and only then can our northern border be stable."
"The tasks in this battle are arduous, so be sure to guard against arrogance and impetuosity!"
Xin Sheng, Su Jiao and other generals were stunned and did not dare to have any objections.
Said in unison:
"We will never dare to disobey His Majesty's orders."
Meng Tian nodded.
He was about to ask where the army led by Shejian had arrived, but at this moment, a military commander suddenly entered the tent and said loudly: "General, someone from Liaoxi County has sent a letter."
"Liaoxi County?" Meng Tian frowned.
Then he thought that according to the progress, the First Emperor should have arrived in Liaoxi County.
However, this letter did not come from an order from the Majesty, but from a private person, which made Meng Tian somewhat puzzled.
He reached out to take the letter, crushed the outer seal with his hands, and read it in front of everyone. After seeing what was written on the letter, Meng Tian's face changed slightly.
See the situation.
The generals around him looked curious.
Meng Tian held the letter in his hand and put it behind his back. After thinking for a moment, he handed the letter out. The war was imminent. His behavior could easily cause misunderstandings among other generals. If it reached His Majesty's ears,
Otherwise, it might arouse His Majesty's suspicion, so he finally chose to be honest.
Xin Sheng took the piece of bamboo and glanced at it briefly, then his expression changed accordingly.
Su Jiao glanced at Meng Tian curiously, and then at Xin Sheng a few more times. He became more and more curious about the content of this bamboo piece, and then he directly took the bamboo piece. After reading it, his expression also changed.
When the generals in the camp finished reading, everyone had different expressions.
a long time.
Su Jiao returned to God and said:
"The Tenth Young Master is still alive?"
"We were actually attacked and killed in Lu County?"
"And Qin Luoheng was the tenth young master who 'died' back then?"
Everyone looked at each other, unable to calm down.
They were all shocked by the sudden news.
Xin Sheng said:
"Who does this letter come from?"
"Is the information in the letter really accurate?"
"Is there someone releasing false information to shake the morale of the military?"
Meng Tian pondered for a moment, shook his head and said:
"Probably not."
"For half a year, it has been difficult for the Xiongnu's servants to cross the Yinshan Mountains, and this letter was sent via a straight road. The Xiongnu did not have this ability."
Xin Sheng said:
"Then the information here may be true."
"The Tenth Young Master really didn't die back then?"
"If the Tenth Young Master is not dead, then..."
As soon as the words came to his lips, Xin Sheng shut up.
But no matter how slow others react, how can they not hear Xin Sheng's overtones?
If Qin Luoheng is not dead, doesn't it mean that there are changes in the choice of the Crown Prince of Qin? Although they are far away in Beiyuan, they can still hear some information from the court. Fusu has become less and less close to His Majesty over the past year.
On the contrary, Qin Luoheng has been in the limelight this year, and the meaning of it is obvious.
and......
This letter is for Meng Tian.
Meng Tian and Mengshi had always been on good terms with the eldest son Fusu.
For a while.
The generals could not help but have their thoughts wandering.
Meng Tian snorted coldly and said, "Don't think too wildly. I, Meng Tian, have served Qin for generations, and from now on I will only be loyal to His Majesty the Qin Dynasty. Following the teachings of my ancestors, how can I, Meng Tian, dare to betray my gratitude?"
"Now that the war is imminent, you should not be distracted by this. If the war is delayed and the Xiongnu retreats, then we will be the real sinners of the Qin Dynasty. By then, don't blame me for the military treatment of you!"
The generals were shocked.
He quickly said: "Don't worry, General, we'll save you."
At this time.
Xin Sheng asked: "General, do you want to inform General Wang Li about this?"
Meng Tian said in a deep voice:
"You don't need to tell him about this yet. I will tell him personally when the war is over."
"Now everything is making way for the decisive battle that is about to begin! Anyone who dares to spread this news at this time and disturb the morale of the army will be punished by military law."
Finished.
Meng Tian coldly glanced at the generals present. Wherever he looked, all the generals bowed their heads. No one dared to look at him. He could only nod his head in agreement. No one had any doubts.
Then Meng Tian walked out of the tent and said loudly with a cold face:
"Here comes someone."
"Take the Hou who just sent you information that has nothing to do with the war..."
"Behead in public display!"
"Let me tell you again, except for His Majesty's urgent orders, military scouts can only pass on war information. Anyone who sends private messages, or whispers to each other, or spreads rumors will be killed!"
"No mercy!"
Finished.
Meng Tian walked back to the tent again. The other generals all looked solemn. They were no longer as relaxed as before. Meng Tian glanced around and focused on the army map, and then directly announced the generals' mission to lead the army. This decisive battle