Today I can cede territory and borders in exchange for temporary stability, but once I set this precedent, who can guarantee that future rulers will not follow my example?
How can I explain to my ancestors and future generations why the territory of the Qin Dynasty has become so much smaller?
I have said before that even if it comes to the point of national destruction and extinction, I will not cede land.
The Jin-Chu alliance is very powerful. If they want to come, let them come. I will defeat them with an upright army.
Even if this war lasts a year or ten years, I will fight to the end, until I die on the battlefield and the Great Qin is destroyed."
In order to dissuade everyone from adopting Jia Xu's plan, he could only say this in a high-sounding manner.
People will die in war.
However, those who die as a result will eventually be resurrected.
And you will live a better life than now.
In this way, Ying Yuan's sense of guilt was reduced a lot.
However, he would not let the Qin soldiers die in vain.
He would allow many soldiers to enjoy themselves while they were alive and before they died.
In fact, he has always done so.
Let’s not talk about anything else, just talk about military pay.
Whether it was local troops or the imperial guards, their salaries had more than doubled.
The soldiers' lives were getting better and better.
It is also for this reason that in the hearts of many soldiers, Ying Yuan is their faith.
This gradually led to a result, that is, the entire Qin army followed his lead and would never betray him.
now.
Huo Guang and others were deeply touched when they heard Ying Yuan's words.
They did not think that the emperor was foolish for not adopting Jia Xu's strategy.
On the contrary, they thought Ying Yuan was very wise.
Because this is what an emperor of all ages should do.
The worst that can happen is death.
But before death, at least the backbone of this country is straight.
It is worthy of awe by future generations.
Their ancestors have fought for this land.
I have tried my best.
Huo Guang and others believed that people in the future would not resent the decision they made today.
The country is on the verge of collapse, and only by fighting to the death can we have a chance to truly create a bright and peaceful world, a country free from foreign invasion.
Rather than simply compromising.
At this moment, all the soldiers looked at Ying Yuan with admiration.
Jia Xu wanted to try to persuade the emperor, whom he admired a little, "Your Majesty, if we endure humiliation for a while, we will gain eternal peace. This deal is not a loss for us."
Ying Yuan said in a deep voice, "I have made up my mind. No need to persuade me any further. You, and all of you, must remember that not an inch of the Great Qin's territory can be lost.
There is no room for bargaining when it comes to territorial issues. As long as the land exists, the people will exist. If the land disappears, I and you will all die."
The emperor has already said this.
Jia Xu naturally stopped persuading him.
However, he did not feel discouraged.
On the contrary, he now had the intention to swear allegiance to Ying Yuan until death.
Not for the Qin Dynasty, nor for the royal family, but only for Ying Yuan.
Because from the beginning to the end, Jia Xu never thought about sacrificing his life for any country.
But now, he is willing to risk his life for an emperor like Ying Yuan.
Because only such an emperor is truly worthy of following.
Now, he finally understood why Xi Zhicai, who might be slightly better than himself in terms of wisdom and strategy, insisted on meeting the Emperor of Qin at the last moment of his life.
Unfortunately, although he was only a few steps away from Xianyang, he still hadn't seen Ying Yuan.
"Convey my will!"
Ying Yuan suddenly straightened up and stood with his hands behind his back.
After hearing the sound, all the soldiers knelt on one knee.
Seeing this, Ying Yuan continued, "From now on, Great Qin officially declares war on the State of Chu! And declares war on the State of Jin!
From this day forward, regardless of north or south, age or age, every man of the Great Qin has the responsibility to defend our land and fight the war!
He ordered the provincial governors and the military governors of each province to recruit soldiers at all costs and start a war with the Jin and Chu countries! A fight to the death!
He ordered all the idle military generals in the court to be dispatched to Youyun and Hangu Pass under the unified command of the Minister of War Cao Cao.
He ordered all civil officials in the court to cancel all holidays, urgently mobilize resources from all over the country, and give priority to providing them to the soldiers fighting on the front line.
He ordered all the wealthy and powerful merchants in the Qin territory to donate money and grain, and to increase the food and wages of soldiers in all regions. If any wealthy and powerful merchant disobeyed the order, his entire clan would be exterminated.
Before the battle begins, soldiers can be allowed to freely enter and exit brothels, gambling houses and other places, but they must remember not to disturb the public.
My lords, I will be with the Great Qin!"
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