Chapter 123 Wei Yang Recovers Hexi
Qin Sheng couldn't help laughing at her.
Chu Yian also smiled. The two looked at each other, temporarily put aside those messy thoughts, and seriously did the next thing.
Next was a very important battle to recapture Hexi.
The changes in the six states in Shandong did not escape the eyes of Qin Xiaogong and Wei Yang. Taking advantage of the fact that Wei was defeated and its army's combat effectiveness was much lower than before, they were determined to seize this great opportunity.
When the State of Wei sent General Pang Juan to attack the State of Han, Wei Yang had actually already predicted that Pang Juan would be defeated by Sun Bin for the second time.
They gathered a large number of troops and went there, and the army guarding Hangu Pass was also transferred eastward. Once all the people left, the threat to Liyang was naturally lifted.
Duke Xiao of Qin and Wei Yang seized this great opportunity and quickly arranged to move the capital to Xianyang.
Relocating the capital is a major project. If the external environment is too turbulent and poses too great a threat to the country, the capital cannot be relocated under any circumstances.
Of course we have to move quickly while they are fighting and can't take care of him.
So two-thirds of the population of Liyang moved to Xianyang in a large number, and many people from other places also moved there. In total, more than 300,000 people moved there, but they only accounted for half of Xianyang's population.
Wei Yang had no plans to continue moving people here. As Xianyang developed, many people would surely come here on their own in the future.
The capital had just been moved to Xianyang and many things had not been dealt with yet, but at this time, news came that the Qi army had defeated the Wei army at Maling Road.
Pang Juan died.
The whole Qin nation celebrated together.
It can be said that the Qin people hated the Wei State to the core.
After all, it was Wei that blockaded Qin, it was Wei that attacked Hangu Pass and caused Qin to lose the land west of the Yellow River, and it was Wei that instigated the six kingdoms to divide Qin...
The various tactics used by Wei against Qin made it almost impossible for Qin to breathe.
Duke Xian of Qin died in a great war with the State of Wei, and Duke Xiao of Qin was forced by the State of Wei to erect a national humiliation stone.
The Qin State was filled with humiliation and hatred for a hundred years, all directed at the Wei State.
Now that this century-old enemy has been defeated and Pang Juan, who was keen on wars to annihilate nations, is dead, how can they not be happy?
The people were so happy that they even changed into new clothes, and the streets were even busier than during the Spring Festival.
But Wei Yang was very calm and was not overwhelmed by Wei's joy at losing Pang Juan.
Although Wei was defeated, it actually had nothing to do with Qin. After all, it was not Qin that defeated it. He ordered everyone to calm down and then discussed with Qin Xiaogong about recovering Hexi.
Duke Xiao of Qin was troubled by the lack of suitable generals. It was not until now, after so many years, that he realized that Wei Yang was not only a genius in law, but also had extremely high attainments in military science.
This made Qin Xiaogong very excited, and he laughed loudly, saying that God was protecting the Qin State.
Since ancient times, famous ministers and generals have all been geniuses, and being proficient in one thing is enough to lead the country to a higher level.
Such talented generals and ministers who are both civil and military are rare in a century. Since the Warring States Period, only Wu Qi could be considered a unique talent who could become a minister or a general.
Unexpectedly, Wei Yang was also like this. How could Duke Xiao not be happy?
So he let Wei Yang prepare for the next battle to recover Hexi with confidence.
The Qin State was in high spirits, but the Wei State was in a state of gloom.
After Pang Juan died, King Hui of Wei felt completely exhausted.
When Pang Juan was alive, Wei's army was the best in the world. He could order every country around. Who wouldn't obey his orders?
But after the Battle of Maling, all six countries turned against each other.
Not to mention Han and Zhao, he even sent people to destroy their countries, how could the relationship be good?
But the Chu State, which had always followed the lead of the Wei State, actually formed an alliance with the Qi State to reclaim the land that had been ceded before?
Even the soft-hearted Yan State gave the Wei State the cold shoulder and called back the special envoy?
King Hui of Wei had never been treated so coldly since he came to power. At this time, the old general came to him and told him that Qin intended to take back Hexi, which made King Hui of Wei very angry.
But he looked down on the Qin State.
A group of old and broken troops can be defeated at will, but the old general actually wants to transfer the 30,000 cavalry guarding the capital?
Who will protect him if he is transferred away?
No matter how much the old general tried to persuade him, King Hui of Wei still refused to agree and even arranged for a man named Prince Ang, the Wolong Prince, to be his superior.
The crown prince's young prodigy was stationed in Anyi to prevent attacks from Qi and Zhao. The old general was almost mad with anger.
When Prince Ang learned that the person who came to attack Hexi was Wei Yang, he was very disdainful.
Old acquaintance, wasn’t that the Zhongshuzi (official position) in Gongshu Zhuo’s mansion?
A middle son of a commoner went to the Qin State to become a great minister and reform the law? You can imagine the kind of reforms a person like you can make.
Although the subsequent content has not been written yet, Qin Sheng felt angry for the old general after listening to the conversation between King Hui of Wei, Prince Ang and the prince.
No matter who you are attacking, it is a taboo to underestimate the enemy before the battle. As a general, Gongzi Ang not only jumped to conclusions without knowing the changes in Qin, but also looked at Qin with a contemptuous attitude.
This is no longer just a matter of dereliction of duty.
If this person was one of his subordinates, Qin Sheng felt that he would chop off his head sooner or later, but how could such a person become the prime minister in Wei State?
Apart from flattering others and making big promises, Qin Sheng really couldn't see what other talents he had.
King Hui of Wei was the monarch of the most powerful country. If it were not for the foundation laid by his ancestors, how could he have the right to point fingers at the six countries?
He had refused to listen to Pang Juan's advice before, and now he refused to listen to the old general's words, so he was happy to listen to Gongzi Ang's words.
Qin Sheng almost suspected that he was a spy sent by the Qin State.
They really destroyed the foundation laid by their ancestors, and the State of Wei was no longer a powerful country that was respected by others.
With him around, it would be difficult for Wei to continue to be the strongest country.
It is easy for General Qin Sheng to put himself in the perspective of the old general. Putting himself in the old general's shoes makes him feel helpless and angry, but more of a helplessness.
In the subsequent battle to recover Hexi, Wei Yang united with the old Qin people who remained in Hexi.
The Qin people knew the terrain of the mountains and forests so well that they would not go wrong even with their eyes closed. Moreover, there were many roads that the Wei people did not know at all. They could not even find out where they were hiding to watch the Wei army training.
With the help of these old Qin people, Wei Yang led his men in a night attack to annihilate the Wei army and captured the old Wei general Long Jia alive.
When the Qin army surrounded the old general, Wei Yang ordered the old general to be released. The old general smiled miserably, bowed his hands and sighed that the Qin warriors were invincible in the world, then drew his sword and committed suicide.
Wei Yang blocked the news of the old general's death.
The commander of this war, Prince Ang, was still on his way to Hexi leisurely. Before coming, he specifically asked King Hui of Wei to let him bring a maid to serve his daily life.
He ate well, slept well, and had a beautiful woman in his arms along the way. He was so happy.
At first, Wei Yang was afraid that Prince Ang would be frightened and dare not come. Unexpectedly, it was not that Prince Ang did not dare to come, but that he was still wandering around halfway after all the Wei army had died.
Wei Yang had heard of the name of Gongzi Ang, a "famous general", and they had known each other for a long time, but he did not look down on Gongzi Ang. He was considerate and cautious and tailored three sets of strategies for him.
Later, Wei Yang received a handwritten letter from Prince Ang, asking for peace.
Wei Yang felt that General Long Jia would not agree to this, as the Wei envoys had a very arrogant attitude.
Gongzi Ang is the marshal, how dare Long Jia disobey?
Wei Yang smiled and replied to the letter, asking him to take it back to Prince Ang.
He was making intensive deployments, and Gongzi Ang was ordering everyone to have a good rest. Without a good rest, how could they have the energy to fight?
Of course, when fighting a war, you must be in the best mental state, so that you can achieve twice the result with half the effort and defeat the enemy in one fell swoop.
Qin Sheng: ...
Chu Yian spoke so seriously and in such an excited tone that he didn't know whether she was seriously praising Gongzi Ang or insulting him.
Qin Sheng opened his mouth and had a lot to say, but since this was Chu Yian's ancestor after all, he held back.
Qin Sheng held back, but Chu Yian couldn't.
He took a deep breath and then started cursing: "This useless bastard, a tied dog would be more useful than him. I have never seen anyone dare to let everyone fall asleep in a battle."
"People can't eat a full meal, let alone sleep soundly, so as not to be unable to react in time if an enemy attacks."
"He's so good! Not only did he bring beautiful women and eat good meals, he also made sure everyone got a good night's sleep! If you don't know how to lead troops, then don't lead them. I can't even pull a dog over with as many tricks as he does."
Qin Sheng: ...
The curses are so dirty.
I understand. If you insist on going without any talent, Chu Yian will scold you. You might as well drag a dog over there.
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