"Everyone, thanks to your dedicated support, the reform has only taken a few years, but our Qin country's national strength has already increased significantly."

"If God can give me Qin another twenty years, our Qin will definitely not be afraid of Wei. It's a pity that heaven does not fulfill people's wishes."

"Even in the face of the menacing Wei army, our Qin country will never give in easily. We, the Qin people, will use the long swords in our hands to protect our Qin country's territory."

Facing the eyes of all the important officials of the Qin State looking at him, Ying Quliang, the king of Qin, used impassioned words to declare war on the invading Wei army.

However, being impassioned and boosting morale is one thing, and how to deal with the incoming Wei army is another.

Almost at the moment when the voice fell, Ying Quliang's eyes naturally fell on Dr. Zheng Sheng, who was standing in front of everyone.

"Sir, according to the estimation of the commander of the right army on the front line of Jingshui, the army of Wei State attacking Qin State this time should be no less than 150,000."

"Over the years, although our Qin State has never relaxed its guard against the Wei State, and has repeatedly increased its troops on the Jingshui front line, the army under the command of Chief Youshu is only 50,000."

"I have previously ordered the 50,000-strong army from the Chencang Camp to be transferred eastward and handed over to the commander of the right concubine, but the 100,000-strong army may not be enough to resist the incoming Wei army."

"Shang Dafu has been assisting me in handling the government affairs of the Qin State over the past few years. In your opinion, how much more troops can the Qin State use to deal with the enemy?"

Different from the anger when he had just advised Ying Quliang to accept the challenge, Dr. Zheng Sheng showed a solemn expression when faced with the difficult problem before him.

"Your Majesty."

After pondering for a moment, Zheng Sheng slowly raised his eyes, "In the Battle of Hexi nine years ago, our Qin State suffered heavy losses in the confrontation with the Wei State. Not only did a large area of ​​land fall into the hands of the Wei State, but also dozens of

All the elite troops were also lost."

"Although the king has worked hard to govern and the ministers have been assisting us, and our Qin State has recovered its national strength in recent years, the failure of the war has really caused great harm to our Qin State."

"In addition to the 100,000 troops that will be deployed on the front line of Jingshui and the 50,000 troops defending Yongdu and its north, Yichen came to see our Qin State..."

Listening to Zheng Sheng's gradually hesitant words, a look of eagerness immediately appeared on Ying Quliang's face.

"How much can you take out?"

"We can supply up to 50,000 soldiers."

"Fifty thousand, fifty thousand, fifty thousand..."

After receiving this number from Zheng Sheng's mouth, Ying Quliang began to repeat it in his mouth.

But as time continued to pass by repeating it over and over again, Ying Quliang's mood did not improve at all.

To be honest, only 50,000 troops is not enough for the current Qin State. You must know that 150,000 Wei troops are the lowest possibility given by Ying Qian as the frontline general.

According to the current national strength of Wei State, in addition to the troops to defend the east, it is not impossible to deploy an army of 300,000 to attack Qin State.

However, it is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without straw, so the Qin State could only use these troops, and Ying Quliang could only use these troops to fight with all his strength.

"Fifty thousand is fifty thousand."

Clenching his hands tightly into fists, Ying Quliang looked firmly at the ministers in front, "The Jingshui front line is the most important thing to resist the Wei army this time. There is no room for failure. I have ordered you to recruit 50,000 soldiers to reinforce the right flank."

Chief of the concubine."

The king's order announced that the matter had been finalized. At this critical moment for the Qin State, no one stood up to oppose this decision.

"I respectfully obey your orders."

Ying Quliang nodded slightly listening to the voice in his ear, and then looked at Zheng Sheng in the front again.

"Sir, I think that if you want to win the war, you must rely on the command of the generals and the courage of the soldiers, and the supply of food, grass and baggage."

"Over the years, the superior has been assisting me in handling state affairs. This time, I will leave the transportation of the army's food, grass and baggage to the full authority of the superior."

Since leaving the Zhou Dynasty and entering the Qin State in the west, Zheng Sheng has relied on his talents to gain Ying Quliang's wholehearted trust, for which he has always been grateful in his heart.

If the king regards his ministers as his hands and feet, then his ministers will regard him as his heart.

Facing Ying Quliang once again entrusting such an important responsibility to his hands, Zheng Sheng had only one thought left in his mind.

"I will do my best to live up to your Majesty's trust."

After slowly uttering this answer that seemed to be of critical importance, Zheng Sheng continued to face Ying Quliang: "Your Majesty, I have a plan that may be able to alleviate the crisis in our country of Qin."

"Doctor, tell me quickly?" When Ying Quliang heard Zheng Sheng say this, his face immediately filled with expectation.

"Your Majesty, if we talk about the strength of the country today, the first one is the Wei State, followed by the Chu State."

"Since King Chu appointed Wu Qi to implement reforms, Chu State not only swept away its past decadence, but also greatly expanded its territory."

"Looking at today's world, if there is any country that can cope with Wei, it must be Chu."

After hearing what Zheng Sheng said, Ying Quliang murmured to himself, "The superior wants us to form a good alliance with Chu to fight against Wei, but is Chu willing?"

"Of course Chu will be willing."

Faced with Ying Quliang's suspicion, Zheng Sheng gave his most certain answer.

"If the Chu State wants to go north to the Central Plains and strive for world hegemony, the powerful Wei State will be the first to do so."

"In order to fight against the powerful Wei State, the Chu State will never miss any allies, including our Qin State and the Qi State in the east."

"Furthermore, may your Majesty have forgotten that in the past, when King Helu of Wu attacked the Chu State, it was our Qin State that sent troops to rescue the Chu State from the danger of destruction. To this day, our Qin State is flowing in the blood of the King of Chu.

Human blood.”

Ying Quliang was not very sure whether Chu State would risk offending Wei State and send troops to rescue Qin State.

Don't say that the Qin State once saved the Chu State from danger in the past. There may be repayment in the exchanges between countries, but most of them are still capricious.

In this regard, the Qin State has suffered too much at the hands of other countries in Shandong, especially the former Jin State.

However, at this moment, the situation faced by Qin State was no longer something that Ying Quliang could control, and he was willing to give it a try even if there was a glimmer of hope.

Thoughts flowed rapidly in his mind, and his eyes slowly swept among the officials. Finally, Ying Quliang's eyes fell on his younger brother, the young official.

"Young officer."

Hearing his brother calling him, the young master standing among the ministers quickly stood up and said, "Your Majesty."

"It's up to you..."

Just when Ying Quliang was about to issue an order, he felt that the young master seemed a bit young, so his eyes suddenly fell on another person.

"Where is Changshi Gongsun Jia?"

"I'm here."

"If the Chu State does something that affects the safety of our Qin State, you and I will go to Yingdu to meet the King of Chu on my behalf."

Faced with Ying Quliang's order, the two young masters and young officials also had no intention of evading it.

"I will obey the order."
Chapter completed!