bayedsolid Chapter 1266 Hidden Crisis
Chapter 1266 Hidden Crisis
The sudden change in Jin State shocked the world.
Of course, the happiest person was Ying Zheng.
On this day, Ying Zheng, who received the news, couldn't wait to summon a group of ministers.
In the middle of the huge study room, there is a huge incense burner, which is emitting fragrance.
Several important officials stood on the left and right sides of the hall, bowing to Ying Zheng who was at the head of the hall:
"See Your Majesty!"
Ying Zheng was in a good mood and laughed loudly, "My dear ministers, there is no need to be polite. I am here to ask you to come here because Jin will send troops to assist our dynasty and encircle and annihilate the Chu-Zhou coalition forces!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the eyes of several ministers suddenly lit up and they began to talk about it.
"Jin State was quite sensible and did not make the wrong choice at the critical moment."
"Yes, with the assistance of Jin's troops, our chances of winning this battle will greatly increase!"
"If we can defeat the Chu-Zhou coalition in one battle, our dynasty will take down both the Chu and Zhou dynasties in one fell swoop!"
"That's right. Although the national strength of Chu has increased a lot in recent years, they have been at war almost every year, and their military strength has also been reduced a lot."
The ministers’ confidence in this battle has doubled!
First, Sima Yi agreed to cooperate with them to contain the 100,000 Chu troops in Maple Leaf City, and then the State of Jin was willing to provide half of the orders to assist them in encircling and annihilating the Chu-Zhou coalition forces!
If they still cannot win the war under this circumstance, then there will be no need for the Qin State to exist.
Ying Zheng looked at the ministers who were all excited and laughed, "My dear ministers, if you have such confidence, we will surely win the next battle."
"I asked you all to come here today to discuss the preparations for this battle."
At this point, Ying Zheng's face straightened and he said in a deep voice: "After several defeats, our army has lost all its food and grass. Now we have to continue the battle for food and grass!"
"Besides, I have promised the Wei and Jin armies that I will provide them with food and fodder for this battle."
"Therefore, the food and fodder for this battle must not only be sufficient for our army, but also ensure that the Wei and Jin armies have no worries."
After hearing this, everyone finally reacted and looked unhappy.
They rejoiced too early.
Although Qin was the strongest country in the world, it had experienced several defeats and all its food and supplies were taken away by the Chu army.
Although we can still gather all the food and fodder needed for the Qin army in this battle, it will not be enough if the food and fodder of the Wei and Jin armies are added.
But this time the Wei and Jin armies are fighting for the Qin State, so they can't let the other side provide the food themselves, right?
It is a consensus that if you borrow other people's troops, you must provide food and fodder.
Without food and supplies, how could the soldiers from other dynasties fight for them?
But if it is normal times, providing some food is not a problem.
But now, the Qin army had to grit their teeth to raise their own food, and it was indeed difficult to give extra food to the Wei and Jin armies.
For a moment, the hall fell silent.
Seeing this, Ying Zheng couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, revealing a hint of displeasure: "Why are you silent?"
"Weren't you all so excited just now, thinking that you would definitely win this battle? Why are you all speechless now?"
The ministers only reacted at this moment and realized that they had been fooled.
The emperor asked them to come here today not for a happy event, but to put pressure on them.
First, let them recognize the Wei Army and the Jin Army, and then provide food and fodder for these two armies.
At once, all the ministers turned to look at the Prime Minister Baili Xi, who was in the first position.
Sensing everyone's gazes, Baili Xi knew he couldn't dodge, so he could only sigh, stand up, and say with a wry smile:
"Your Majesty, our dynasty is currently short of food. All the food for this summer and autumn has been used up."
"In order to ensure that our army has enough food for this decisive battle, I have specially asked all places to hand in all their reserve food, so that we can barely gather the food and grass our army needs."
"The combined forces of the Wei and Jin armies number at least 130,000 soldiers and horses. With so many soldiers and horses, the daily consumption of food and fodder is enormous. I'm afraid it will be difficult for our dynasty to gather so much food in a short period of time."
Other ministers also advised: "Your Majesty, can you discuss with Wei and Jin and let them pay for some food first, and then our army will give them the food after we win the battle?"
"That's right. Since our army is sure to win this battle, they shouldn't doubt that our army will regret it later."
"They have already agreed to send troops, so what's wrong with them agreeing to advance some food for me?"
"That's right, let them provide the food themselves first!"
The more the ministers spoke, the more they felt they were right, and they even became more confident.
Ying Zheng was looking at the group of people in front of him and couldn't help but sneer on his face.
Noticing that the emperor looked unhappy, the ministers slowly calmed down.
"Go on, keep talking, why don't you say anything?"
Ying Zheng stared at everyone coldly and said in a cold voice: "Do you really think Ji Yingjie and Sima Yi are fools?"
"If they don't see the food, do you think they will send out the troops?"
This rhetorical question made the ministers look at each other in bewilderment.
Their idea was good, but the reality was that Ji Yingjie and Sima Yi were both cunning people, and they would not release the eagle until they saw the rabbit!
For a moment, all the ministers fell silent, and no one had a solution to the problem.
After all, it's about food and fodder, no matter how powerful they are, they can't conjure up food and fodder.
For a moment, everyone at the scene fell silent again.
This time, Ying Zheng did not force them. Instead, he sat upright in his seat, tapping the table with his right index finger, as if he was not in a hurry at all.
When Baili Xi saw this, he was moved.
Based on his understanding of Ying Zheng, he must have something up his mind if he showed such an expression.
But there is only one way to find food at this moment!
But this method is not very friendly to the Qin army.
Could it be that Your Majesty does not want to say it out loud himself, and wants to use someone else to say it?
Looking around, it seemed that he, the Prime Minister, was the most suitable person.
Thinking of this, Baili Xi couldn't help but look up at Ying Zheng.
Just at this moment, Ying Zheng also looked over, and the two of them looked at each other.
Ying Zheng seemed to have noticed something and nodded slightly.
Baili Xi immediately understood what he meant, and immediately bowed and saluted, saying seriously: "Your Majesty, I have a plan that may work!"
"Say!"
"We can first send half of our army's food to the Wei and Jin armies in exchange for their sending troops!"
Baili Xi said in a deep voice: "Although our army will be short of food, we can gather food from various places and then transport it over."
"As long as Your Majesty orders the noble families in various places to borrow grain and promises to return the grain after the task is completed, I believe they will definitely lend it."
"In this way, we can not only solve the problem of food for the Wei and Jin armies, but also solve the problem of food for our soldiers."
Regardless of whether the country can raise enough resources, we must first ensure that the Wei and Jin armies have food so that the two countries can send troops!
As for the Qin army's own food, they could only slowly find ways to raise it in the country.
In this way, the issue of the Wei army and the imperial guards sending out troops can be resolved first.
"very good!"
Ying Zheng looked at Baili Xi with appreciation and said, "We will do as you said, Prime Minister Baili!"
"Also, I will lead the battle in person!"
This time he wants to return the power he gained last time.
Moreover, he had heard that Wu Zhao was also heading for Julu. This time, he not only wanted to defeat Chu Ning, but also to humiliate Wu Zhao in front of Chu Ning!