The Qin court has always been unfavorable to the people of the six regions. Although it has not been stated openly, it has long been the consensus of the people in the world, and this sudden change has also made many people uneasy.
Kuaiji.
The Xiang family now all settles in Kuaiji.
In a very magnificent hall, Xiang Liang is taking the main seat, followed by Xiang Ji, Fan Zeng, Xiang Bo, Xiang Zhuang and others.
The hall is very quiet now.
No one said anything.
Xiang Liang looked at the letter in his hand and frowned.
This letter did not come from anyone else, but from Yin Tong, the imperial censor.
Yin Tong was previously the governor of Kuaiji County and was very close to the Xiang clan. Therefore, after they heard about the changes in the Qin court, they immediately wrote a letter and wanted Yin Tong to inform them of some details.
After waiting for ten days.
Yin Tong finally gave them a reply.
A little silence.
Xiang Ji was a little impatient.
urged:
"Uncle, what did Yin Tong say in the letter?"
"Is it true as the rumors outside say? The Qin army is planning to recruit 7,000 Chu people in Kuaiji?"
Xiang Liang raised his head and handed the letter to Fan Zeng.
With a solemn expression he said:
"The rumors from the outside world are true."
"Bao Qin did do this, and according to Yin Tong, the court had no such intention originally. The reason for this change was all because of the tenth son Qin Luoheng. It was he who suggested changing the source of troops in the court, and it was he who
Let the violent Qin conquer the Chu people."
"even......"
"The establishment of military commanders in the army also came from Qin Luoheng!"
"This person is really the biggest enemy of our Xiang family!"
Xiang Liang's face looked a little ugly.
After escaping from Lu County, the Xiang family had been staying in Kuaiji, and they were already familiar with the officials in Kuaiji. Therefore, no matter how the Qin court searched, they and the Xiang family were always safe.
After that, the Xiang family deliberately cooperated with the officials of Kuaiji County and jointly expelled the Qu family, Xiong family and other old clans. Now Kuaiji County has become the Xiang family's back garden.
The Xiang family is the only one!
but.
Xiang's ambition is to restore Chu.
Therefore, even though they have completely taken root in Kuaiji, they are still constantly penetrating into other counties, hoping to encroach on the fields and resources originally owned by the Chu clan to strengthen themselves.
If there are no accidents, Xiang will continue.
But when the news of the recruitment of soldiers came out this time, Xiang Liang couldn't sit still.
because......
This has shaken the foundation of the Xiang family!
Xiang Liang had a sullen face, slapped the table angrily, and said in a hateful voice: "Qin Ting is really bullying people too much."
"My Xiang family has finally established a firm foothold and accumulated some power. We even started to recruit troops and train soldiers. However, Qin Ting directly ruined my good deeds."
"It really pisses me off!"
"Brother Fan."
"Now the Qin court is recruiting troops fiercely."
"And one county in Kuaiji will recruit 7,000 elite soldiers."
"That's a total of seven thousand people!"
"I am afraid that many of those who have been recruited by our Xiang family in the past two years will be recruited. Isn't this damaging our foundation?"
"Brother Fan, you are very resourceful. Let's see what Qin Ting wants to do?"
Fan Zeng put down the bamboo pieces.
There was also a hint of worry and solemnity in his eyes.
He stroked his beard and said:
"This matter is indeed no small matter."
"In the past, the soldiers recruited by the Qin court were all from Guanzhong."
"This time, uncharacteristically, they started to conscript the people of the Chu region. More importantly, according to Yin Tong, the soldiers who enlisted in the army will enjoy the same treatment as the Qin people, and they will also enjoy the military merit and nobility system. This is
The worst thing for us."
"The Qin court's military meritorious officials can be rewarded with fields if they receive meritorious service."
"The land annexation in Chu District is very serious. The main reason why we can win over its households is that most of the people in Chu District have lost their fields. However, in the past, these fields were occupied by several large clans such as the Jing family and the Xiong family. We
With the help of the government, all the fields from these clans were taken away, but these households who lost their fields were not informed."
"That's why they are willing to sacrifice their lives for us."
"If these households regain their land, how will they be willing to work for us again?"
"What's more, when these people come back and tell others that Qin Ting has kept his promise, I am afraid that the people in Chu will be extremely willing to join the Qin army in the future. For us, this will draw fuel from the bottom of the cauldron."
"And if it spreads to other places."
"Qin Ting keeps his word."
"I'm afraid that the world's attitude towards Tyrant Qin will also change accordingly."
"This is very detrimental to us."
"If things continue like this, I'm afraid households not only in the Chu region, but also in other regions will actively join the army."
"Our original plan was for the Qin court to destroy itself and move the Qin people out of Guanzhong. If this continues, Guanzhong will become an empty shell. Once the world changes, as long as one army enters Guanzhong, Qin will be destroyed.
.”
"Now Qin Ting not only did not do this, but also deliberately weakened the six regions."
"This is not a good thing!"
Xiang Liang also looked worried.
Worried:
"If this is the case, how should we respond?"
Fan Zeng took a deep breath and thought about it in his mind for a moment.
He said slowly:
"We can't let Qin Ting go so smoothly."
"The environment in Lingnan is terrible and has always been disgusted by the world. Therefore, we should publicize the evil nature of Lingnan so that the residents of Kuaiji do not dare to die, or even directly provoke riots and arouse the residents of Kuaiji to hate Qin Ting."
"But this doesn't actually solve the fundamental problem."
"With Qin Ting's strength, he will eventually recruit a sufficient number of soldiers."
"We can't change it in the short term."
"However, it takes time for the Qin army to train, train, and go on expeditions. We must delay as much time as possible so that Qin Ting cannot end the battle in the South China Sea as soon as possible and buy time for us to accumulate strength."
"It's just that I still don't know something."
"But it doesn't matter." Xiang Liang looked over.
Fan Zengdao:
"The Qin army set up military commanders in the army. Are these military commanders useful?"
Before Xiang Liang could answer, Xiang Ji said disdainfully:
"Of course it's useless."
"Since ancient times, military training has been the responsibility of generals. How can it be done by people who don't know how to fight?"
"These army commanders don't even dare to go to the battlefield, so how can they convince the public?"
"Besides."
"Whoever is stronger among soldiers is whom they trust."
"Whoever can lead them to victory must be trusted by them, and the first thing is trust!"
"The Qin army was indeed very strong before. Wang Jian, Wang Ben, Meng Wu, and even Meng Tian were all well-trained soldiers, so they could use their arms and fingers to win every battle. But after having the army commander, the situation is no longer the same.
It’s the same.”
"A soldier does not know his general, and a general does not know his soldiers."
"How to win this battle?"
"Moreover, Qin Luoheng is also very arrogant. He wants to integrate the people of Chu, Qin, and Baiyue and make them all be used by Qin. This is even more of a joke. Except for the people of Qin, who in the world has not complained about the violent Qin?"
"His idea is doomed!"
"If the Qin army insists on doing this, it may not take long before its combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced."
"perhaps......"
"This is our chance!"
A strong fighting spirit flashed in Xiang Ji's eyes.
Hear the words.
Fan Zeng frowned.
He didn't question it, just looked at Xiang Liang.
Xiang Liang nodded.
said:
"Although my nephew has a proud temperament, he does have unique insights into military affairs."
"After all, the military commander is new. I actually keep making rash judgments about the specific results."
"Since ancient times, military training has been a matter for generals. The Army Sima is undoubtedly fighting for power with the generals. There will definitely be private fights within the Qin Army. Moreover, military training is not so easy. Once this move is made, the Qin Army's combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced.
.”
"but......"
"The general leading the army this time is Zhang Han."
"This man's younger brother Zhang Xi is currently serving in Qin Luoheng's Secretariat. He may have a close relationship with Qin Luoheng, and the military commander was also recommended by Qin Luoheng. I'm afraid even if there is a dispute, it won't be too big.
Therefore, most of the conflicts occurred between the generals under Zhang Han and the army commanders, and the impact of this conflict was very limited."
Fan Zeng slightly raised his forehead.
He said in a deep voice:
"As far as the current situation is concerned, the army commander is actually harmful rather than helpful to the Qin army's combat power?"
Xiang Liang nodded.
Fan Zeng smiled and stroked his beard.
said:
"Then if the Qin army wants to solve the South China Sea from underneath the car, it may take longer than we expected."
"We cannot sit still and wait for death during this period."
"On the one hand, they spread rumors to scare the people of Chu, and then draw them over. On the other hand, they actively train troops. In addition, they contact other nobles and form alliances with each other. If the war in the South China Sea is about to stop, they will create unrest in various places to make people
Qin Ting can only run around and let the local people continue to hate Qin Ting."
"in addition."
"We're going too slow."
"Now the Xiang family's influence is only in one county of Kuaiji and half of Surabaya, which is obviously not enough."
"The Jing family and the Xiong family occupy a large amount of land, but they don't want to make progress. They indulge in pleasure all day long. We can't be any slower. We must rob the Jing family and the Xiong family's assets as soon as possible. Only in this way,
In the subsequent changes in the world, Xiang will be able to take the lead and not be too passive."
aside.
Xiang Ji nodded quickly and said:
"That makes sense."
"Uncle, I have told you a long time ago that women are not benevolent."
"The Xiong family and the Jing family have long forgotten the hatred of the country's subjugation. Moreover, they are also related to the Qin court and have no intention of restoring the country. These people should be eradicated as soon as possible, otherwise they will only continue to weaken our strength."
"Uncle, don't hesitate any longer!"
Xiang Ji urged from the side.
He has long been impatient with Mr. Xiong and Mr. Jing.
After these clans fled back from Xianyang, they did not do anything serious at all. They only focused on quarreling in their nests and ostracizing the Xiang clan everywhere. However, the Xiang clan, in order to take the overall situation into consideration and avoid internal strife, had always tolerated it.
And he couldn't bear it any longer.
If Xiang Liang hadn't been holding them back, he would have chopped those people to death long ago. How could he allow them to act recklessly in front of him?
Hear the words.
Xiang Liang's expression changed again and again.
Fan Zeng also advised:
"Brother Xiang, we can no longer follow the steps."
"Qin Ting has obviously changed his strategy. If Qin Ting is allowed to do what he wants, and once Qin Ting wins over the people of the world, we may no longer have a place to hide. For our own sake, for the sake of the Xiang family, and to overthrow the Qin Dynasty,
There can be no more concessions.”
"It's time for the other nobles of Chu to make a decision!"