Sishui County.
The Prime Minister.
"What do you think about the new policy that the Qin army has recently announced to use military merits and titles for surrendered soldiers?”
Xiang Liang stared at the information in his hand, his face full of worry.
As the descendant of the former Great General Chu, even after the destruction of the country, the Xiang clan still retained its powerful strength because it was thousands of miles away from Xianyang City.
In Xiaxiang City alone, there were at least three thousand elites of the former Chu Jun who had become the Xiang family's private army.
Many people in Great Qin's Southern Expedition Corps were Xiang Liang's old friends, and they had never lost contact.
The Chu Jun soldiers had been working without putting in any effort. Other than the fact that they did not see any hope, Xiang Liang had also been adding fuel to the fire.
As a family of generals from the old Chu State, Xiang Liang knew how difficult it was to deal with these Hundred Yue barbarians. Although they did not have many troops, they relied on the high mountains and dense forests to make it difficult for the army to move. They were extremely good at ambushing the army from behind, causing the Chu State's punitive army to throw away their helmets and armor.
Even if the Qin people were indeed good at fighting, the Guanzhong people were extremely easy to adapt to the hot and humid Lingnan. As long as he operated well, he could definitely let the proud Tu Sui taste the taste of defeat.
As long as they could cause Great Qin's invincible main force to suffer a crushing defeat, the morale of the descendants of the six dynasties would be greatly boosted, and the Xiang family's reputation and status would become even more prominent.
For this reason, Xiang Liang did not hesitate to put aside his old hatred and sent many of his trusted aides to contact the various tribes of the Yue to secretly report the movements of the Qin army. This was why the progress of the 500,000 Qin army had been slow.
However, they never expected that the Qin Country, which had always been cruel to the surrendered soldiers and was prone to beating and scolding them, would suddenly come up with such an unprecedented policy. In an instant, the combat strength of the surrendered soldiers of the Chu army was stimulated, and the Bai Yue troops were completely defeated.
Xiang Liang had a deep understanding of how terrifying the system of military merits and titles was.
In the past, he had followed his father Xiang Yan and led the army to fight against the Qin people many times.
Those fearless Qin soldiers, who would hug their opponents to death even if they were swept off their horses, really made all the Chu soldiers shudder.
Even if they had a certain advantage in numbers, as long as the situation was in a stalemate, the Chu army would be the first to cower, and it would often be an irreversible defeat.
"This method of the Qin people is really too ruthless!”
"No matter how much we promote the treatment after the restoration of Great Chu, it won't be as practical as the title and reward that the Qin people can immediately obtain!”
Uncle Xiang said hatefully," Those scum who surrendered were originally a bunch of cowards. Now that they've seen the benefits thrown out by the Qin people, why aren't they rushing forward and wagging their tails to express their goodwill?!"”
"The strength of the Bai Yue is far inferior to the Violent Qin. The reason why they were able to contend with the Qin people previously was because they had the advantage of geographical location and people!”
"Now that we have lost the peace, if the Qin people are familiar with the geographical advantage, I'm afraid we will be completely defeated!”
"If the Qin army quickly razes the Bai Yue and the 500,000 strong army returns, I'm afraid those guys in the county will change their minds!”
Xiang Zhuang's expression is also very ugly.
The biggest reason why the Xiang clan could still retain thousands of private troops after the clan was exterminated was because of the huge network of relationships that they had managed for hundreds of years.
Although the Chu Country was destroyed by the Qin Country, it was still thousands of miles away from Guanzhong. Many of the officials of the various counties in Jingchu were still selected from the Chu Country, and the Xiang family could always find a way to contact these people.
It was not an exaggeration to say that the Sishui County Chief appointed by Xianyang City was not as useful as Xiang Liang, the Xiang Family Head who was wanted by the State of Qin.
The reason is very simple. This was originally the Xiang clan's fief. Most of the people here were either surnamed Xiang or Xiang clan's tenants. They had to rely on Xiang Liang to survive.
Even if the country's name was changed from Great Chu to Great Qin, Xiang Liang was still the local emperor here.
However, Sishui City was only one of the dozens of Commanderies of Great Qin. If the Qin Emperor were to find out about Sishui City, the Xiang family would not have enough power to face Great Qin's army, which had destroyed six countries in a row and was now in danger.
This was especially so after the Chu army, which they had once viewed as a useful force, had been subdued by Great Qin.
"In the past, when Zhang Liang, the descendant of Minister Han, came to visit, he said that Bo Langsha, who was almost certain to assassinate him, failed because Ying Zheng suddenly wanted to search for immortal salt. Could it be that this tyrant also received a divine order?”
Uncle Xiang guessed.
"I'm afraid it's an evil ghost from the Netherworld!"
"How could a tyrant like Ying Zheng possibly receive a gift from the heavens? Only those evil ghosts who are equally fond of killing and violence would be interested in him!”
Xiang Zhuang refuted, but it did not completely eliminate everyone's doubts.
No matter why the Qin people suddenly changed their attitude, the situation in the Bai Yue had changed greatly. The Si Shui people were in danger.
"Pass on my order. Have the clansmen pack up their belongings, the old, the young, the women, and the children, and return to the Dreamy Cloud Swampland first!”
"The rest of you, be prepared to retreat at any time!”
After silently looking at Chu Yue's topographic map for a long time, Xiang Liang suddenly spoke.
"Patriarch?"
"There's no need to be in such a hurry, right?"
"Even if the Qin people have made good progress in Dongyue and Minyue, the Bai Yue still has a certain amount of strength. They definitely won't be able to take it down without a year or two!”
Uncle Xiang and the others said.
"Previously, you also said that the Qin people would not be able to take Minyue in three to five years, but what about now?”
"Now that we're at a disadvantage, it's never wrong to be prepared!”
"Don't forget how old that tyrant is!”
Xiang Liang said in a deep voice," As long as we endure for another three to five years, when Yu 'er grows up, that tyrant will also be old. At that time, even if the Qin army attacks us on a large scale, we will have enough chances of winning!”
"Yes, sir!"
Upon hearing Xiangyu's name, the crowd's eyes immediately filled with confidence.
Even though they had been generals for generations, the Xiang family had never seen such a peerless general talent like Xiang Yu.
Although Xiang Yu was only fourteen years old, he was already invincible in Sishui City. He could even lift a thousand-pound copper cauldron easily. Once he appeared on the battlefield, he would definitely be an enemy of ten thousand people.
With such a peerless general star, the Xiang Clan indeed did not need to worry about the future. As long as Ying Zheng died, the world would most likely belong to the Xiang Clan.
"Send more men! We must find out who exactly is it that can make that tyrant Ying Zheng change so much!”
After staring blankly at the map for a long time, Xiang Liang suddenly said hatefully.
After all, he had followed Xiang Yan for a long time. Xiang Liang knew very well that no matter how strong an opponent was, he could find a countermeasure against them. The truly terrifying one was still the person plotting in secret!
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