Looking at Li Si's departing back, the smile on Ying Zheng's face gradually turned cold.
There was no time for haste. The most important thing now was to appease the people and unite the Great Qin Empire. Only then would they be able to unite against the enemy.
He had never thought of completely eliminating the rich and powerful, because this would always be a false proposition.
Moreover, he was also a member of the nobility and was the biggest beneficiary of the nobility in the world.
How could he want to overthrow his authority?
Ying Zheng gradually sorted out the thoughts in his mind.
It wouldn't be long before a new batch of dignitaries would be formed.
The face may change, but the power would never change.
What he had to do was to hold onto the power tightly in his hands.
And those so-called dignitaries and powerful ministers were all tools to serve him.
It is in the emperor's heart to give or take.
Therefore, what he wanted to eliminate was not the dignitaries, but the disloyalty.
No matter who it is, if they dare to block my path, only death awaits them.
Only those who believe in me will have a good end.
The seemingly peaceful world was actually filled with undercurrents, and there were many people with ulterior motives.
Most of them were fence-sitters, who moved when they heard the wind.
It was time to find an opportunity to set up a plan, eliminate dissidents, and dig out all the vermin in the court.
Even if they couldn't dig it out, it would make them tremble in fear. They wouldn't dare to have any other thoughts.
After the beginning of the year, he had been in power for twenty-nine years. According to his memories, it was this year that he toured the world and was assassinated while passing by Bo Langsha.
Not many people knew about his itinerary. For Zhang Liang to ambush him in advance, it was either a fluke or someone was in cahoots with him.
Was he hoping that he would die early?
Ying Zheng's eyes shone with a cold light, not hiding the killing intent in his heart at all.
You want me to die?
Then I'll let you die without a burial place first!
Your Majesty, General Meng Tian requests an audience."
Just as Ying Zheng was deep in thought, Zhao Xi walked in again, cupped his hands and bowed.
Ying Zheng's thoughts were pulled back, but his eyes were still as cold as ever, causing Zhao Xi to shiver uncontrollably.
"Xuan."
Throwing away the distracting thoughts in his mind, Ying Zheng's eyes gradually returned to normal, as deep and unfathomable as an abyss.
Not long after, Meng Tian, who was dressed in a military uniform, walked in with an imposing appearance. She cupped her hands and bowed to Ying Zheng, saying,""Greetings, Your Majesty."
"Eh? What kind of wind is blowing today to actually blow my Great General Meng here?”
Ying Zheng looked at Meng Tian with a smile, his tone full of ridicule.
"Your Majesty, three years ago, you asked me to transfer elite soldiers from the army to form an iron army. Fortunately, I didn't fail your order and came to report to Your Majesty.”
Meng Tian didn't dare to be as casual as Ying Zheng, but she said respectfully.
Although she had a good personal relationship with His Majesty and was deeply favored by His Majesty, Meng Tian knew that there was a difference between monarch and minister, and it could not be crossed.
"Oh? So fast?"
"Thank you for your hard work, Qing Meng.”
Ying Zheng was a little surprised, but he quickly recovered and said.
"100,000 cavalry skilled in horsemanship, 50,000 chariots, 150,000 infantry, a total of 300,000.”
"One song for every 5,000 units, one for every 10,000 units. One song, one marquis, one division, one lieutenant, a total of thirty divisions.”
"After three years of hard work and reorganization, the morale of the army has soared. The soldiers of the three armies are all looking forward to making contributions and helping His Majesty solve problems.”
"The Iron Army has been formed, but the title has not been determined. This time, I have come to ask Your Majesty to bestow a name.”
Meng Tian's tone was filled with joy as she smiled at Ying Zheng.
"Back then, the reason why I ordered you to form this army was very clear. It was to go north and expel Hu Di.”
"Let's call it the Northern Army Corps!"
Ying Zheng pondered for a moment, then decided on the tone.
"Thank you for the name, Your Majesty."
Meng Tian cupped her hands and thanked him, then continued,""I wonder when Your Majesty plans to use troops against the Hu Di in the north?”
Looking at Meng Tian's thirsty face, Ying Zheng did not know whether to laugh or cry.
It had been decades, but Meng Tian had not changed at all.
As long as there was a battle, they would be extremely excited.
He was definitely a war maniac!
"The road to the north hasn't been completed yet. According to the progress of the project, it will take a few more years.”
How could Ying Zheng not want to take back the Hetao from the Xiongnu as soon as possible?
It was just that the galloping path had not been completed, so it was not difficult for 300,000 elite soldiers to go north.
The difficulty lay in supplying these hundreds of thousands of people with an astronomical amount of supplies. If there were no roads, it would undoubtedly be more difficult than ascending to the heavens to rely on the narrow and muddy roads.
If the 300,000 strong army did not have roads, straight roads, or rails to transport supplies, they would be able to move quickly.
If they relied solely on manpower to transport, they would need at least two to three million people. This number was enough to drag down any powerful country.
Great Qin was no exception!
For example, if the 500,000 troops that were sent to the south didn't have roads, rails, straight roads, and spiritual channels, they could drag the Great Qin Empire to death.
However, it was precisely because of these time-saving and energy-saving projects that only a million corvee was needed to maintain the 500,000 troops at the front line.
As the saying went, before the troops moved, the grain and fodder moved first.
If he wanted to completely defeat the Xiongnu, he had to have a perfect road to transport supplies.
Although they had ordered all the projects to stop and all the corvee to be sent home.
However, this did not include those criminals. If they committed a crime, of course they had to be punished. Otherwise, how could the might of the law of the country exist?
He had sent all the 700,000 convicts who were building the Imperial Mausoleum and Epang Palace to the north to build the roads, tracks, and straight roads.
The day the transportation line was built would be the day the Great Qin Empire would use its army against the north.
"Your Majesty, the transportation line must be unimpeded. Otherwise, even if we can defeat the Hu Di, we won't be able to establish a long-term foothold in the north and deter the Hu Di.”
Meng Tian naturally understood the meaning behind His Majesty's words. The supply line was extremely important, and it was even the key to determining the victory of a war.
"Previously, there were only 200,000 to 300,000 laborers to build the northern road section. Now, I have sent 700,000 convicts to build it day and night.”
"In a year or half a year, the transportation route to the north will be completely opened. At that time, it will be the day when Meng Qing will establish eternal merit.”
Ying Zheng raised his sharp eyebrows and said heroically.
"Your Majesty…something big has happened.”
Suddenly, Zhao Xi ran in from outside in a panic. As he ran, he shouted.
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