They have been arguing over the issue of attacking Zhao State for a long time. Although Shuzhou is large, the other states of Zhao State are very small. Among the states adjacent to Shuzhou, which one should they attack first and where should they send their troops?
The focus of the discussion.
Giving up the imperial edict was not on their radar at all.
The reason is also very simple.
Although She Zhao is a threat, if used well, it can help contain Zhao.
Of course, the more important point is that Shuzhou and Zhao are already in a fight to the death. You can't offend another one, right?
How can you survive when you are surrounded by enemies?
Long Bing'er also looked at Xu Qing and asked: "Years ago, you asked Shezhao to contain Zhao State. Why are you thinking about attacking Shezhao now? Aren't you afraid that Zhao State will take the opportunity to attack? By then we will really be attacked from both sides.
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Xu Qing shook his head and said, "A few years ago, I wouldn't have known that Shuzhou's army would have to weigh things up now when the army is developing so fast, but now I feel that attacking Shezhao is indeed the best choice."
Xin Honggao looked at Xu Qingdao: "General, I would like to hear the military advisor's opinion. Is there any reason why Shezhao must be attacked?"
Zhao Huaiyi also nodded and said: "General Xin and I are thinking the same thing. Our biggest enemy is Zhao State now. Why are we starting another war?"
Everyone's thinking is very obvious. Since Shuzhou and Shezhao are now in peace, it is better to continue to live in peace. Isn't it the best choice for us to attack Zhao all the way?
It would be too late to come to She Zhao to settle accounts after the Zhao Kingdom is defeated!
It was hard to fight one and provoked the other.
Was the military advisor's mind influenced by the commander after his wedding?
Could it be said that intelligence is transmitted through the bridal chamber?
The commander’s brain is not so hard to use!
It’s hard to understand.
Xu Qing looked at the crowd and said, "Don't be impatient, everyone, and listen to me in detail. She Zhao is indeed helping us contain Zhao State, but it is on the premise that we will not continue to attack Zhao State. Once we
If our army fights out from Shuzhou, Shezhao will definitely be greedy for the fat meat of Shuzhou and send troops brazenly. At that time, we will have no choice but to huddle in Shuzhou city again, and then we will be truly under attack from both sides."
Long Bing'er looked at Xu Qing and asked: "Then if we attack Shezhao, Zhao's army will also take advantage of the opportunity and move in. Isn't what you said just like you didn't say it?"
Xu Qing shook his head and said, "I don't think so. If we attack Shezhao Zhao State, they won't necessarily attack us?"
Xin Honggao asked: "Why is this?"
Xu Qingdao: "This brings me to another reason why I proposed to attack Shezhao. That is that Shezhao brought a heavy burden to the people and the court of Zhao State. Although we are said to be rebels of Zhao State,
We did not explicitly say that we broke away from the Zhao State. To put it bluntly, we used the banner of King Xiao Ming. Basically, it was a conflict between two regimes in the same country."
"We are still the State of Zhao, and She Zhao was burning, killing, looting, and committing all kinds of evil on the land of the State of Zhao. He plundered a large amount of wealth for his own development, and demanded annual tribute from the imperial court. This also increased the burden on the people's lives. We
The crusade against Shezhao can be said to be a response to the will of heaven and the support of the people."
"At that time, our rebel army in Shuzhou will occupy the side of righteousness. If the Zhao court sends troops to attack us at this time, it will first lose the righteousness of the family and the country. The taxes that have been paid for so many years will be heavy. Then the antagonism between the court and the people will be
It will be more serious, and of course it will be more beneficial to us. Besides, isn't the commander-in-chief and General Xin's greatest wish to destroy She Zhao? Now the opportunity is right in front of us."
After Xu Qing finished his analysis, everyone here fell into deep thought. Xu Qing was right. They in Shuzhou's crusade against Shezhao first occupied the nation's righteousness. It was reasonable and reasonable. Zhao State would send troops to attack Shuzhou at this time?
Excuse me?
And it might even arouse public outrage!
If you are already disloyal, wouldn't doing this push you against the people?
This is also a conspiracy.
I did show weakness to you, but do you dare to hit me at the risk of completely losing the support of the people?
After conquering Shezhao, the territory of their rebel army will be doubled in an instant.
Xin Honggao looked at Xu Qingdao: "Although I wish I could kill those traitors, but the emperor's thoughts cannot be judged by common sense after all. Even if the Suppression of the West Army was coming fiercely, the emperor would have to mobilize all the elites of the Suppression of the West Army.
To annihilate King Ming, Emperor Zhao has been stupid and incompetent not once or twice, and this time there is no guarantee that he will not dare to risk the disapproval of the world. He is gambling on the people's hearts, but we are gambling on the territory."
In the past, Xin Honggao would not have been able to criticize Emperor Zhao for being fatuous, but now that Xin Honggao no longer follows Emperor Zhao, he can naturally criticize him arbitrarily.
Once upon a time, Xin Honggao, as a minister, could not speak ill of Emperor Zhao, but now when he scolds him, he can be said to do it one after another.
This more than once made Xu Qing think that even if Xin Honggao did not become a general in the future, he could instead become a censor.
Definitely a qualified troll.
After hearing what Xin Honggao said, Long Bing'er looked at Xu Qing and said, "General Xin is right, Zhao Guo is gambling on the people's hearts, but we are gambling on our old foundation. Emperor Zhao's thoughts cannot be judged by common sense.
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Xu Qing sighed and said, "There is no one who doesn't gamble in a war. If it weren't for our huge gamble, would Shuzhou be able to win?"
Long Bing'er said very realistically; "We had nothing at the beginning, so we could certainly afford the gamble, but now we have too many scruples..."
Xu Qing said, "Of course, I am also sure that Zhao will not send troops when we attack Shezhao."
Long Bing'er looked at Xu Qing and asked, "What is it?"
Xu Qing said: "The Prime Minister of Qin of Zhao State."
Long Bing'er couldn't help but frowned after hearing Xu Qing's words: "Do you expect us to talk nicely to Prime Minister Qin and even offer gifts and flattery to beg him to persuade Emperor Zhao not to send troops?"
Everyone frowned when they heard this. Prime Minister Qin was a treacherous minister. He was not the one who advocated war, peace, or surrender.
How could such a person deserve to be associated with them? Besides, it was him who caused their rebellion here!
It was obvious that no one was willing to offer gifts to Prime Minister Qin or say flattering words.
Xu Qing shook his head and said: "Who said we were going to give gifts to flatter him? We don't have to do anything, we don't even have to tell him, we just issue the edict, and he will consciously help us contain Emperor Zhao and Zhao Guo
The army will not take action against us, and there is no need to even deal with us."