"I have long said that leaving things unchecked means letting the tiger go home."
In early September, after returning to Yiqu City in Beidi County, Heifu informed his chief historian Chen Ping of the information obtained by the guards at Juyan Sai.
As King Yuezhi was forced to open the Hexi Corridor last year, the people of Qin also figured out that there was a vast land west of Yuezhi and Wusun, named the Western Region. There are mountains in the north and south of the Western Region, a river in the center, and six east and west regions.
It is more than a thousand miles and more than two thousand miles from north to south. Its size is equivalent to half of the territory of the Qin Dynasty, but it is vast and sparsely populated, not as good as one of Qin's counties. There are city kingdoms in the desert oases, and to the north of the Tianshan Mountains, there are some nomadic
At present, the Wushi merchants have just arrived in Loulan, Ruoqiang, and are ready to continue exploring westward to find the whereabouts of the Queen Mother State of the West...
I heard from Yueshi and the Wusun people that there is a small country called "Kangju" further west in the Western Regions. The Kangju people are good at doing business and often travel to various places for trade, traveling throughout the Western Regions, even as far away as Yuezhi
, Huns.
In the last war, the Qin army also captured some Kangju merchants who served the Xiongnu Chanyu and used them as intelligence dealers to inquire about the situation after the Xiongnu moved north. These people were typical businessmen. As long as they were given enough benefits, they could even
He can sell his wife and children.
They sent news back to the Xiongnu intermittently. For example, last year, after Maodun deceived the Yuezhi King and braved the cold wind to escape north to Mobei, he immediately attacked the garrison and ordered his stepmother to be buried for Touman, and his young brother.
Died in a hunting accident, eliminating future troubles.
"According to merchants from Kang State who were bribed by the government, Maodun only rested for a few months. In the spring and summer, he sent troops to conquer Hunyu in the north, shot down the two tribes, and fought against Dingling, plundering many of their people and livestock.
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The Qin Dynasty did not know the size or population of Hunyu, Qushe, and Dingling. They only knew that they were north of the Huns. According to Heifu's guess, they were probably near Lake Baikal and the Yenisei River in later generations. They were also nomadic hunting tribes. Compared with
The three strongest powers in the Donghu, Yueshi and Xiongnu grasslands are undoubtedly extremely weak.
The Xiongnu were beaten by the Qin army and lost one-third of their young men and almost all their good pastures. Their strength was not as good as that of Yuezhi and Donghu. It was not advisable to be enemies with them, but a cowardly and incompetent Shanyu would never rule.
It will last for a long time, so Mao Dun’s dispatch of troops is a military operation to stop losses and establish prestige.
Kangju merchants described that after Maodun wiped out the Hunyu, Qushe and other tribes, and plundered Dingling, he took no one or any livestock and gave them to the Lan, Xubu, and Hu clans who had suffered greater losses in Henan last year.
The three families of the Yan family were nobles, so the adults of the three families all obeyed and regarded Maodun as their wise master.
In this way, the unrest and turmoil of the Xiongnu in Mobei were temporarily stabilized with this small military victory. With the vast Gobi as a screen, Maodun could lick his wounds with peace of mind.
Heifu didn't want Maodun to be so stable. In the past six months, he wrote to the First Emperor several times and proposed a "Battle of Mobei". As a result, he had a long-lasting estrangement with Meng Tian, who advocated building the Great Wall as a fortress.
Empty talk...
Heifu told Qin Shihuang in his memorial: "If you cultivate virtue and promote prosperity, you must eradicate evil. Although the Huns have left Juyanze, they cannot be allowed to recover. It is better to use the remaining courage to chase the poor invaders. We should send out chariots and cavalry troops to attack the north.
The Xiongnu plowed the court and swept the cave, beheaded Maodun, and hung it in the palace of Xianyang! Seeing that the Xiongnu is dead, the Yueshi and other states in the western regions will surrender."
Meng Tian wrote a letter to object, saying: "Although the Xiongnu were defeated, thousands of Qin soldiers died, and more than ten thousand Qin horses died. Although the Xiongnu was sick and left far away, Qin also had few horses. It would take several years to recuperate and there would be no way to return."
Moreover, if a lonely army goes deep into the deserted land of Mobei, the Xiongnu may be waiting for work. If there is a mistake, the whole army will be annihilated! It is better to have Qian Shou connect the Great Wall of Qin, Yan and Zhao, because the river is a pond and Yinshan Mountain is a fortress. The Great Wall is garrisoned with fields and strong bows.
If the powerful crossbows guard the key points, the Huns will never dare to return south again."
Hei Fu wrote again: "Although the road is far, we must reach it. If the bandits can go, I can go there too! Hei Fu is willing to go to Mobei in person, using Kangju merchants as guides, so as not to give the Xiongnu a chance to recover..."
Although the slogans are exciting, there are very few generals in the army and people who support Heifu. Needless to say, Li Xin hopes to defend the north and attack the west. In the next few years, he will concentrate on running Jincheng well, cross the river to attack the Yuezhi, and capture the west of the river.
Prepare.
Qin Shihuang was very happy with the different opinions of his border generals. He first deliberately let Heifu and Meng Tian argue over the memorial all spring, then he went to Bashu to inspect, and when he came back, he asked the courtiers to discuss the matter.
The same was true for both the DPRK and the Central Government, who were unanimously opposed to sending troops. Tingwei Li Si, who had had issues with the Meng family, even came forward to agree with Meng Tian's proposal:
"The words of the Beidi Commandery are just to reward them for meritorious service, regardless of the overall situation. The Xiongnu have no city walls to live in, and they have no dedicated defenders. They migrate like birds, and it is difficult to catch their traces. Moreover, they have retreated to Mobei three thousand miles away.
, if the light troops go deep, the food will be exhausted; if a large army carries the food along, it will be heavy and difficult to transport. Starting from Guanzhong and transferring it to Mobei, it takes thirty shi of grain to reach five shi. Obtaining the land is not enough to benefit the country, and the captives
Their people cannot be registered as households. To cross the desert and attack the north is to evade China, and it is not a long-term strategy for the Huns to move in a hurry!"
Even Prince Fusu wrote a letter from Xianyang to advise Heifu: ""Sima Fa" says that even if a country is big, war-loving people will perish. There is no one who regrets that my husband defeats those who are poor warriors. I hope General Wei will think twice...
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Under this one-sided court discussion, Hei Fu always insisted on his own opinion. This was what his mastermind Chen Ping was most puzzled about. Although Chen Ping also knew that Na Mao Dun was by no means a mediocre leader, there would indeed be hidden dangers if he left things alone.
But Heifu doesn’t have to be so stubborn and doesn’t hesitate to disagree with the Manchu Dynasty, right?
"unless……"
Chen Ping secretly glanced at Heifu, who was a little unhappy after Qin Shihuang rejected the memorial, and secretly said: "Unless the county lieutenant did this on purpose!"
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The smart people who saw the difference in Heifu's move were not only Chen Ping, but also Ye Zijin.
Although my husband is a veteran in the army, he has always been cautious and cautious, and he will never wander when he is stable. Last year, he proposed an attack in Yanze, and he also supported Li Xin as the commander. Why did he suddenly change his gender this year, and he seemed to want to sacrifice his life for the country?
The posture of wrapping a corpse in horse leather? People in the court believed it was true, but Ye Zijin didn't believe it after being beaten to death.
On this day, after the emperor dismissed the memorial, Heifu was in a good mood and stopped doing official duties. When he returned home, he changed his mood from being unhappy in the government. He hummed a little tune and spent the day cutting wooden horses for his son and playing games with him.
After dark, I spent most of the night cozying up with my wife...
After it was over, Ye Zijin finally caught the opportunity and asked her husband: "My husband is uncharacteristically planning to attack outside the Great Wall this year. Apart from worrying that Maodun Shanyu will regain his position in power, is there any other hidden reason?"
Hei Fu looked at his wife. They had been married for four years, and the novelty brought by good looks had long faded. At this time, the benefits of having a smart wife became apparent. When Hei Fu was away, she could take care of the house for him.
, had close contacts with the families of officials and officials in the county, gave small favors to the families of subordinates, and did a good job in diplomacy as a wife. She also took the lead in knitting sweaters, making it the most popular thing among Qin women in Beidi County, which subsidized military expenses.
And when Hei Fu came back, she could remind him from time to time and help him pay attention to some political details.
So Heifu said: "When dealing with the Xiongnu, your Majesty hoped that the generals would work together. But now that the Xiongnu are far away and there is no big enemy, if the generals with heavy troops can once again be harmonious and call each other brothers, is this what your Majesty wants to see?"
"So my dear friend deliberately proposed a plan that Li Xin would definitely oppose, and your majesty and the imperial court would not support?"
Ye Zijin understood, so Heifu's seemingly stubborn behavior was still doing what the emperor was happy to see and taking the initiative to stir up dissenting opinions.
However, the emperor was happy in this way, so what benefit would it have to Hei Fu?
Heifu sighed: "Since last year, His Majesty's intention to support the Meng family has been very obvious. He appointed Meng Tian as the governor of Shuofang County, allowing him to monopolize military affairs and become the head of the border generals. But I just continued to be the leader of the Northern Territory.
The county lieutenant's jurisdiction has only been extended to Helan."
Although it seemed to outsiders that the emperor still trusted Heifu, Heifu realized that Qin Shihuang was suppressing him intentionally or unintentionally.
Looking at the bright side, maybe he was afraid that Heifu would make the same mistake as Li Xin when he was young and in a high position.
Thinking about the worst, the emperor deliberately let Meng Tian suppress Hei Fu, and after Meng Tian, Li Xin and Hei Fu were chasing him, forming a delicate balance.
"Then, His Majesty decided to adopt Meng Tian's strategy, build the Great Wall to the north, and stop attacking the Xiongnu. As for the attack on the Yueshi, it must be Li Xin of Longxi County who is leading the charge. The North will send at most a few thousand partial troops to assist. I don't even have the chance to go out personally. So.
For one thing, no matter how well I cultivate my land, I won’t be able to stand out."
If he could farm in the north with peace of mind and cultivate a new direct lineage, Hei Fu would be happy, but the system of the Qin Dynasty would not allow the border generals and commanders to have such an opportunity. If he lived happily for six or seven years,
At the most critical moment, Heifu was transferred away with a transfer order, which is called crying without tears.
"Although there are three burrows for cunning rabbits, the more burrows the better, in fact. Instead of sticking to one corner, I might as well take advantage of the fact that it's still early and dig a few more holes for later use..." Heifu thought to himself.
It is better to leave early than to leave late. As time is about to enter the 31st year of Qin Shihuang, Heifu knows that the "Shandong Rebellion" in history will only last for six or seven years.
It was also time for him to go to the center of this storm, the Kanto region.
Moreover, judging from the news that Nei Shiteng secretly gave him, Heifu knew that with the Xiongnu fleeing north and the crusade against the Yuezhi having to wait several years, Qin Shihuang's focus in the next few years would also be on Guandong...
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A large-scale eastward tour and enshrinement ceremony will probably take place next year!
So Heifu also figured it out and said with a smile: "Now, the foundation of Beidi County's farming has been laid. It only needs a mediocre person to manage it and it can continue smoothly. Therefore, I want to change my position."
The black dog's duty to lure Qin Xituo has been completed. Next, it depends on the white horse...
"If I am transferred away from Kansai, Your Majesty will make compensation and let me serve as the governor of a large county. After there is no danger of internal and external collusion, he will even let a woman with sufficient qualifications to enter the Nine Palaces..."
“Where will the beloved be transferred?”
Ye Zijin acted like she would go wherever she went. In fact, she was even happier to be able to leave the bitter cold of the North and let her son live in the Central Plains.
Heifu smiled: "Come on, your Majesty will definitely ask me this question on purpose, and I have already thought about how to respond!"
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What Hei Fu expected was true. After Hei Fu and Meng Tian had different opinions and the court chose to support Meng Tian, Hei Fu's position as the Beidi County Lieutenant also came to an end.
In mid-September, Qin Shihuang issued a special edict to Heifu, but did not mention a word about the dispute between him and Meng Tian. He only mentioned that the Qin officials sent to Guandong were seriously corrupt and that "thieves" often breed in the area.
Since the Xiongnu fled far away and it was still a few years before they attacked the Yueshi to reach the Western Region, and there was nothing going on in the north of the Great Wall, I wanted Heifu to go to Guandong as a county guard and "guard the herd for me."
He also asked Heifu half-jokingly: "Where do you want to go?"
On the first day of the first lunar month in the thirty-first year of Qin Shihuang (the first day of the tenth lunar month), Heifu's memorial to the first emperor was also sent to Xianyang Palace.
When the emperor opened the seal, he saw that Heifu did not have any complaints between the lines. He even said something sincere at the end that moved the emperor.
"I am like a brick of Da Qin. You can move it wherever you need it!"
Qin Shi Huang could not help but praise:
"What a great black man, he is truly the brick and mortar of the country! Let him guard it and practice it for several years. After ten or twenty years, he will not only be a general, but also a prime minister!"