Chapter 884 At this moment, the best way is not to fight to the death, but to submit to the Prince of Great Qin.
Fan Zeng knew that the Great Qin War lasted on and off for hundreds of years, and countless old Qin people died in the war. Although they were recuperating and recuperating, they were constantly getting stronger.
However, the old Qin people used it for war and cannot continue to use it to build Chidao. Once these things are continued to be imposed on the old Qin people, it will definitely lead to ten houses and nine empty houses.
When Ying Gao attacked Liangzhou and plundered slaves to build cities and passes, this opened a door for the Qin court. From then on, slaves were basically used in Da Qin's major projects.
However, according to Ying Gao's plan, except for those anti-Qin forces who stubbornly resisted, no people in the Central Plains would be involved in dangerous projects.
Therefore, whether it is the passes such as Yangguan Pass or Hangu Pass, or Guzang City, or the Xianyang Ji South Road at this moment, the coolies invested are either soldiers from foreign races, or young men drawn from foreign races.
This is also the reason why the Great Qin court has always supported Ying Gao's conquests. Conquests in various places will be beneficial to all walks of life in Great Qin.
The army gained military exploits, the Qin government gained territory, and the people of the country did not need to perform corvee service, and the fiscal revenue of Qin Dynasty nearly doubled compared to before.
The income from Salt and Iron is terrible.
The Qin Dynasty and the public had already become a kind of pressure, and this pressure had already been exerted on Ying Gao through the Qin Dynasty. He had to consider reducing the number of enemies killed in the war.
The construction of Da Qin requires the participation of countless slaves, and a consensus has been formed among the people of Da Qin.
Fan Zeng was aware of the difficulty of winning Gao, but his attitude at this moment was equally resolute. Da Qin was powerful enough, and even if it needed slaves, it could not be restrained by it.
After all, in this battle, it is impossible for everyone to be massacred like Qiondu Royal City without even leaving a single person alive.
Although King Ailao was cunning, he did not kill the Qin envoy, and his relationship with Ying Gao was not a mortal enemy.
"General Ying, my subordinates still prefer to destroy Ailao in one battle. As for the demand for slaves, at worst, all the young men in Ailao will be sent to Chidao."
"Even for women, children and the elderly in Ailao, if you have already done it, then you must do it!"
Hearing this, Ying Gao nodded. He knew that Fan Zeng's proposal was a solution, but he would not follow this rule unless it was absolutely necessary.
Although he is a military commander and can kill without restraint on the battlefield, Ying Gao is still a human being. At this point, his human nature does not allow him to do so.
Unless there is a big enmity between the two parties, just like the Xiongnu who trampled on the people of the Qin Dynasty, there will naturally be a desire for revenge.
As soon as he thought of this, Ying Gao said to Tie Ying beside him: "Tie Ying ordered the army to continue to advance and surround the Ailao King's city. This time I will interrupt the pride of Ailao King!"
"promise."
Nodding in agreement, Tie Ying turned around and left.
Watching Tie Ying leave, a look of solemnity flashed across Ying Gao's eyes. Through various information, he had a certain understanding of this Ailao King.
This is a very proud man.
For such a person, only trampling on his dignity and interrupting his pride is the greatest victory.
"This Ailao King is extremely proud and extraordinary. According to the news from Jingyesi, in Ailao, the Ailao royal family, the high priest's line, and the general's line have always had three powers."
"But in this generation, because the high priests and generals grew up together with King Ailao and have similar interests, the high priests and generals of this generation all obey the edicts of King Ailao."
At this moment, Ying Gao looked at Fan Zeng and said with a faint tone: "As a king, it is difficult to do this, but King Ailao did it. This shows that King Ailao is not easy."
"This man may be the most terrifying person I have encountered since I went south to the Far South. If nothing happens in a few years, the Far South will fall into his hands."
"Um!"
Fan Zeng put down the tea cup in his hand, smiled slightly at Ying Gao, and said: "My subordinates have also noticed this. This generation of Ailao King is not simple."
"This is also the reason why my subordinates suggested that General Ying push Ailao!"
In many cases, Ying Gao and Fan Zeng have the same opinions. They both know that there is only one possibility for this trip south, and that is victory.
At sunset.
The army has reached outside the Ailao King City. Although there were obstacles from the Ailao army along the way, their obstruction was too insignificant.
Before it was the turn of the main army to take action, they were all crushed by the Long Live Army, which served as the vanguard army.
"Will General Ying attack the city immediately?"
Glancing at Fusu, Ying Gao gave an order decisively, saying: "The troops are ordered to stay where they are. The Long Live Army goes to dig mountains and quarry rocks, and the Huotou Army buries pots to cook rice and produce military rations."
"At the same time, the equipment battalion is prepared, catapults are placed, archers and crossbowmen form arrow formations, and siege vehicles are prepared."
"promise."
The generals issued orders one after another, and the army set up camp in front of the Ailao King City. At this moment, in front of the Ailao King City, flags were fluttering, smoke was faint, and a chilling air swept across the Ailao King City.
On the wall of the Ailao King City, the Ailao King, the General, and the high priest looked at each other in silence, and the murderous intent and solemnity in their eyes could no longer be concealed.
"Your Majesty, the Prince of Qin has bullied others so much that he dared to station his army in front of the royal city!" The anger in the eyes of the high priest could not be concealed. At this moment, he looked at the Qin army's camp and wanted to destroy it with a slap.
"High Priest, please be patient. This is a provocation from the Crown Prince of Qin!"
A flash of heat flashed across King Ailao's eyes, and he knew in his heart that this was not only the provocation of the Crown Prince of Qin, but also the Crown Prince of Great Qin's confidence in his own strength.
He believed that even so, Ailao would not dare to leave the city at will.
With thoughts swirling in his mind, King Ailao cast his gaze on General Zhuang and said, "General, what do you think of this large army in front of you?"
"Your Majesty, this is an elite force in the true sense. It has gone through countless wars and has been tempered into an invincible and invincible army."
"Even if you are standing on the city wall, even if you are so far away, you can still feel the strong evil spirit and murderous intent. This shows how elite this army is."
"Compared with our army, the gap is too big. If it goes to the battlefield, this army can fight for several days. It is good that our army does not show signs of defeat. Once it does, it will be unstoppable."
Having said this, General Zhuang turned to King Ailao and said, "Your Majesty, although there are things I have said that you don't like to hear, at this juncture, I have to say them."
"At this moment, the best way is not to fight to the death, but to surrender to the prince of Qin."
"Because we have no ability to defeat this large army, and we don't even have the slightest hope."