Chapter 1108

Zhang Xiu sat alone in the hall of Xuanshi, thinking about the various issues of going to war. After pondering for a long time, Zhang Xiu immediately arranged for the prince Zhang Cheng, Xu Shu, Jia Xu and other cabinet members to discuss the matter.

Now Zhang Cheng is 16 years old.

Sixteen year old children, in this era, although not crown, but in fact, is already weak crown age. Especially born in the royal family, since it is early dawn. In addition, Zhang Cheng had been in the Academy in his early years. Even though he was a weak champion, in fact, his mind was already mature. At the age of 16, he was 173 cm, tall and dignified.

Zhang Cheng was the first to arrive. When he entered, he saw Zhang Xiu and bowed himself to say, "my son has seen my father!"

In recent years, Zhang Cheng called her father Zhang Xiu.

Don't call your father emperor.

That is, less alienation, more closeness and more warmth of family members.

"Sit down!"

Zhang Xiu waved her hand.

Zhang chengyiyan took a seat. A moment later, Xu Shu, Jia Xu and other cabinet officials arrived one after another, saluted Zhang Xiu and took a seat in the main hall.

Zhang Xiu looked around the crowd and said in a deep voice: "just now, I got the news that a large number of Hu spies from the western regions have appeared in Dunhuang, Jiuquan and Zhangye counties of Liangzhou. They are searching for information about the Qin Dynasty. I think it's a further invasion of the western regions by Qin. Therefore, I call you all here to discuss this matter. "

Xu Shu said: "Your Majesty, after all, this matter has not happened. The minister suggested that the order should be sent to Liangzhou military region immediately to order Gaolan to dispatch troops to guard. Once there is a real war, we can rush for help. If there is no war, there will be no impact. "

Jia Xu sat down, but his eyes narrowed.

He didn't think Zhang Xiu would think so.

If it's just Xu Shu's suggestion, all problems will be solved with one will. But the problem is, Zhang Xiu called all the people together, certainly not so planned.

Do you want to drive in person?

Jia Xu raised his eyebrows. Thinking of this possibility, he said, "Your Majesty, are you planning to lead the army?"

"He who knows me is Wen he!"

Zhang Xiu stroked the short beard under her jaw and gave a smile. Today's Zhang Xiu is already bearded. After all, he is also in his early 30s. He stands in his 30s and has beards under his jaw. He looks more dignified.

Now, Zhang Xiu wants to send troops.

Always stay in the palace, it seems boring, people are almost moldy.

In the previous few years, because most of the reforms were involved, on the one hand, land reform, on the other hand, road construction, etc., for Daqin, development was the first priority, so Zhang Xiu never sent troops, and always devoted herself to development.

In the past five years, the foundation of Daqin was stable, and the people were well-off. Under this premise, Zhang Xiu has no worries, does not worry about the problems of Daqin, is not willing to stay, thinking of sending troops.

Daqin should not be limited to its original territory.

Daqin, we must expand.

When people heard Zhang Xiu's words, they were surprised, but in fact, they were not so surprised. Because all along, Zhang Xiu led the soldiers to fight. It was not easy to stay in the palace for several years.

After thinking about it, Xu Shu said: "Your Majesty means that no matter whether the western countries send troops or not, they are ready to attack the western countries. Do you want to open up territory?"

Zhang Xiu said, "that's the meaning."

He decided to March West.

"Newspaper!"

At this time, another servant came in and came to Xu Shu in a hurry. He quickly said something to Xu Shu. After hearing this, Xu Shu looked at Zhang Xiu and said, "Your Majesty, there's news from Youzhou that the people of Wuhuan are going south to the border. More than ten villages with hundreds of surnames on the border of Youzhou were all abducted by the Wuhuan people. "

"Son of a bitch!"

Zhang Xiu was furious when she heard that.

He didn't go to the Wuhuan people for trouble. Unexpectedly, the Wuhuan people took the lead in sending troops.

For Wu Huan, Zhang Xiu didn't pay attention.

Moreover, there are troops in Youzhou, so Zhang Xiu is not worried. However, Zhang Xiu didn't expect that the people of Wuhuan dared to plunder the border of the state of Qin.

Xu Shu, as the chief assistant of the cabinet, said: "Your Majesty, Daqin can't be provoked. In my opinion, it is not appropriate for Liangzhou to move troops at present. For the time being, let's solve Wuhuan first. It is the so-called reciprocity that comes but never goes. Since the Wuhuan people have killed us, we, Daqin, should fight back. Your majesty led the army when he went to the western regions, and also led the army when he went to Youzhou in the north. Therefore, my minister suggested that your majesty should drive to Wuhuan. "

Xu Shu followed Zhang Xiu for more than ten years, and he knew Zhang Xiu's character clearly.

Zhang Xiu is sure to send troops.

Simply, let Zhang Xiu go to Youzhou to attack Wuhuan. In this way, he will not run to the desolate western regions.

Jia Xu is also a human spirit. As soon as he heard Xu Shu's suggestion, he understood Xu Shu's mind and immediately agreed: "Your Majesty, there are serious and serious problems. Please put down Liangzhou's business for a while and do your best to deal with Wuhuan."After a pause, Jia Xu induced: "as the saying goes, if it's not my family, its heart will be different. Now Wuhuan invades the border to the south, which must be dealt with. If Daqin doesn't deal with it, then the people of Wuhuan must think that everyone in Daqin can be deceived, and Daqin is not difficult to deal with. "

"Your Majesty, I agree with you!"

Li Ru agreed.

"Your Majesty, I agree with you!"

"Your Majesty, I agree with you!"

……

All the cabinet members agreed. They are all very smart people. They can understand the situation one by one and hope that Zhang Xiu will go north to Youzhou. After all, even if there is a war in Youzhou, it is much easier and not so difficult.

As for Wuhuan, it's time to put it out.

Zhang Cheng has been sitting at the bottom, and his heart is also thinking. What he thought was not the difficulty of conquering the western regions, but the fact that the Wuhuan people had invaded the border and had to respond immediately.

It can't be delayed.

Therefore, Zhang Cheng also said: "father, son also agreed to the expedition of the western regions. In the Han Dynasty, there was a strong saying that those who offended me would be punished even though they were far away. It's the same with Daqin. As long as those who have violated Daqin, they must be killed. Otherwise, people will think that everyone in Daqin can be deceived. "

As a prince, it is not easy to express his position under normal circumstances. However, when it comes to the attack on the border of the Qin Dynasty, Zhang Cheng gives his attitude directly. He is not a timid man and suggests the first World War.

Zhang Xiu listens to people's words, is also nod.

Even if we want to invade the western regions, we should at least stabilize the domestic situation, solve the problems around Daqin, and then carry out the western expedition.

Zhang Xiu said in a deep voice: "since the cabinet and even the prince have reached a consensus. Then I will not say more. In addition to the Youzhou army, it is necessary to mobilize the rest of the troops to fight against Wuhuan

Xu Shu said: "Your Majesty, in addition to the Youzhou army, I think it is necessary to dispatch troops to fight. He suggested that the troops of Qingzhou military region should be sent northward to take part in the war against Wuhuan. In addition, we should dispatch the latest weapons and artillery to fight. "

Speaking of artillery, Zhang Xiu knew it.

Today's artillery, of course, is not the artillery of later generations, but when Zuo Ci's disciples made pills, they burst the furnace. Things reported to Zhang Xiu in front of Zhang Xiu, Zhang Xiu eventually transferred Mohist, and then developed, so there was gunpowder.

With gunpowder, we began to make guns.

But today's artillery is still relatively primitive. It's only made, then ignited and blasted. It can't make use of the barrel to open the gun. After all, the steel-making technology and today's technical level are still not up to the standard.

Even so, it is a weapon of mass destruction.

It's enough to have the original version of the gun!