Chapter 1095 All kinds of news prove that Zhao Guo is terminally ill.
After hearing Dun Rui's analysis, all the officials in Zhangtai Palace fell into silence. In the eyes of the Qin court, Zhao State had recovered from the silence after the Changping War.
The vitality that was severely damaged by the trap and killing of 400,000 soldiers by Wu'an Lord Bai Qi has been restored to great strength after more than ten years of recuperation.
After all, in these years, Zhao State had defeated the Yan Army several times, and even defeated the Qin Army once.
However, at this moment, Dunwei used data to tell the Qin government and the public that what they saw was only a superficial appearance. In fact, Zhao State was on a downhill path after the Changping War.
Ying Zheng sits on the throne, but he hesitates to speak at this moment.
Sensing Ying Zheng's thoughts, Ying Gao suddenly spoke to Dunwei and said: "Shang Qing, the reality of Zhao's country is related to this eastward march, our Great Qin's troop formation, and the formulation of a strategy to destroy Zhao."
"Apart from these, is there any other evidence?"
When Ying Gao spoke at this moment, all the officials looked at Dun Rui, expecting Dun Rui to give them an explanation, because the question he asked was something they were puzzled about and wanted to understand.
When Dunruo heard Ying Gao's question, he turned his eyes and immediately realized that this was not Ying Gao's question alone, or even not Ying Gao's question at all.
He knew very well that in recent years, the chambers of commerce under Ying Gao had spread all over the Central Plains, and the infiltration of Jingyesi and Wumuya must have known everything about Zhao's government and the public.
This question was asked by Ying Gao on behalf of the King of Qin, and even on behalf of the Qin court officials.
As soon as he thought of this, Dunrui raised his hand towards Ying Gao, took a sip of tea, and then chuckled and said: "If you report to the prince, there will naturally be other evidence."
"After King Zhao Xiaocheng, the Zhao State's government and the public were obsessed with restoring the former illustrious military power, focusing on the military and neglecting the people's livelihood. At the same time, Zhao State's second reform followed the death of Pingyuan Jun and Lin Xiangru and other ministers.
Dismissal from office means abolishing it."
"This has led to a great regression in the administration of Zhao State over the years. There are advantages and disadvantages to the reform. Once the reform is successful, it will naturally become stronger and reap the full benefits. However, if the reform fails, it will definitely suffer backlash."
"Zhao's second reform was not successful, but it was because the reform disrupted the previous rules and created some irreconcilable contradictions, which made Zhao's politics deformed."
"It is precisely because of this that the State of Zhao no longer has as many talents as it had when King Zhao Xiaocheng was king. Over the years, great talents have been lost, villains have taken over, and treachery has become widespread, leading to corruption in the officialdom of the State of Zhao."
"When Han Cang and Guo Kai came to power, starting from Zhao Yan and ending with Zhao Wangqian, they were all frivolous and fond of women. As a result, there were many conspiracies in the Zhao court, and capable ministers and famous generals were no longer the mainstream of the court."
Having said this, Dunruo said impassionedly towards Ying Zheng and the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs: "And all these changes began with King Zhao Daoxiang."
"From this, it can be concluded that the State of Zhao is in critical condition. As long as we, the Qin Dynasty, move out of the country, we will inevitably destroy the State of Zhao and open up the way for the Qin Dynasty to exit eastward."
Dun Ruo's impassioned spirit gave the officials a clear understanding of the situation in the Zhao court. At this time, Ying Zheng, who had been listening all the time, also spoke up and said.
"Do you have any objections to your analysis of the political situation of Zhao's monarchs and ministers as Shang Qing said, or do you have anything to add?"
Having said that, Ying Zheng turned his attention to Ying Gao and Li Si. He knew in his heart that among the courtiers in Zhangtai Palace at this moment, if there were any different ideas and understandings, only Ying Gao and Li Si were the ones.
He expected a different answer.
Because only by understanding various factors can Great Qin make the most comprehensive strategy. Only in this way will there not be too many variables in future wars that will catch Great Qin off guard.
Gu San
After a while, Li Si remained silent.
After glancing at Li Si, Ying Gao raised his hand towards Ying Zheng and said, "Father, I agree with your words. The Zhao Kingdom seems to have great weather and a mighty military, but in fact it is just a paper tiger."
"Although Zhao State has famous generals, they are far away from the central government and cannot be reused. Traitor officials are in power. Both Han Cang and Guo Kai are capable officials in governing the country."
"According to the news, the population of Zhao State has decreased by 300,000 households in recent years, and famine has occurred in many places. Natural and man-made disasters have continued, and the survival of the people has become a problem."
"Furthermore, in recent years, prices in the Zhao Kingdom have skyrocketed. The price of one stone of rice has soared to around 1,000 yuan. Except for the Zhao Bianqi in Li Mu's hands, the Zhao army lacks training and its military discipline is corrupt."
At this point, Ying Gao changed the subject and his tone became firm, saying: "Therefore, I agree with your Majesty's words. The Zhao State at this moment is no longer the Zhao State it once was."
"The State of Zhao is already terminally ill, and its great military might over the years is just a flashback."
As Ying Gao opened his mouth to add, the atmosphere in Zhangtai Palace became relaxed for a while, and the Qin court officials had a better understanding of Zhao's situation.
"Um."
Nodding slightly, Ying Zheng was also pleasantly surprised. With Dunwei's analysis and Ying Gao's data, the government and the public had a deeper understanding of Zhao's situation.
This meant that the Qin court could formulate a more accurate and appropriate strategy.
"The battle against Zhao was a key battle for the Qin Dynasty to annex other countries and unify the Central Plains. This battle is destined to bring the entire country of the Qin Dynasty out, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of troops."
Ying Zheng's sharp eyes fell on Zheng Guo and Wang Wan: "Once the war breaks out, I don't want any mistakes, especially in the supply of food, grass and weapons."
"Do you have any difficulties in governing Su Neishi and Shaofu?"
Ying Zheng is a man who knows military skills.
Naturally, we understand that before the troops and horses are moved, food and grass go first, and a war is also a war about food and grass, weapons, and the country's economic capacity.
As a king.
Ying Zheng knew clearly that he wanted to know everything and control everything, and then after Wang Jian and Ying Gaodong came out, he would sit in Xianyang, coordinate and cooperate with each other.
Therefore, he directly asked Zheng Guo and Wang Wan
Hearing this, Zheng Guo, the governor of Su Neishan, and Wang Wan looked at each other. Seeing Wang Wan's gaze, Zheng Guo raised his hand to Ying Zhengyi and said: "Your Majesty, all the twelve warehouses in Daqin are full, especially the one in Ao Cang." It contains three years' worth of food and fodder for an army of 500,000 people."
"Of course, some of them belong to the three major chambers of commerce under the prince's command. The imperial court's grain and grass reserves in Aocang can only provide for an army of 500,000 people for one year."
"If a war breaks out and the front line is tight, since the road from Xianyang to Bashu has been built, we can mobilize food and grass from Bashu in a short time."
"Therefore, when the Qin Dynasty goes east, unless the war is protracted and lasts for more than ten years, there will not be a big problem in terms of food and grass."