Wang Jian asked for a reward before attacking Chu, and Ying Zheng laughed after being shocked: It's not as simple as Wang Jian defiling himself. Behind this seemingly ordinary little thing, there is actually a wonderful historical story. As one of the four famous generals of the Warring States, Wang Jian made great achievements in the pacification of the vassal states. However, at the most critical moment when he was about to go on an expedition against the Chu State, he suddenly asked King Yingzheng of Qin for a large amount of rewards, and even repeatedly entangled. This abnormal behavior surprised Ying Zheng, but he later laughed at Wang Qian's request. What kind of psychological game did the two go through? What kind of overall situation is Wang Jian hiding? Is there another conspiracy behind it? I'm afraid that all these secrets can only be solved by visiting Yingzheng and Wang Jian himself at that time, right?
1. Wang Jian's request for a reward aroused the suspicions of Yingzheng
King Yingzheng of Qin convened the ministers of civil and military affairs to discuss the plan to defeat Chu, and attached great importance to it with great caution. At the meeting, Ying Zheng asked Wang Qian, one of the four famous generals of the Warring States Period and a real general, what is the demand for the Chu military horses. Wang Jian bluntly said that it must be 600,000. Ying Zheng seemed to be a little surprised by the large number of opinions, so he half-joked that Wang Jian was timid. Wang Jian knew that the king's words were harmless, so he didn't say much, but when he left the table, he suddenly opened his mouth and asked Yingzheng for a reward for Liangtian Meichi.
As soon as this incident came out, everyone present looked sideways. As one of the commanders of the Qin State Mou, Wang Jian was brave and outstanding in his early years, and his rewards will not be less. Nowadays, it is rare to repeatedly mention the field house, and to ask for so much. Ying Zheng was also stunned, and was immediately relieved. He should know what Wang Jian thinks in his heart, and he does not doubt it. In this way, after coming and going, Wang Jian asked Yingzheng for rewards five or six times, and his attitude was unusually tough, and he didn't think so.
The subordinates looked at each other, only thinking that Wang Jian was overdone. Even if the two have a teacher-student friendship, such an aggressive request is inevitably contrary to their status. What's even more surprising is that instead of being annoyed, King Qin, as the monarch of the current dynasty, laughed and agreed one by one.
2. There is a deep meaning behind the reward
On the surface, Wang Jian asked Ying Zheng for a large amount of reward land, which was really out of line. However, when you think about it, there is another deep meaning. As one of the four famous generals of the Warring States Period, Wang Jian is highly respected and has long been wealthy, where does Meng Lang need to be so skillful? Moreover, when asking for the reward, Wang Jian repeated earnestly, and his attitude was very solemn, as if he was telling something.
It is said that Wang Qian's intention to ask for a reward was actually an act of self-defilement, and he was to entrust the fate of the Wang family to the King of Qin. He knew that this expedition was extremely dangerous and the life and death of the royal family were uncertain, so he put the future of the family under the control of Yingzheng, in order to ask Yingzheng to let down his guard and support him with all his might. In this way, it can be said that he is loyal and should be an example for others.
The other interpretation is more subtle. At that time, the national strength of the Qin State was growing, and Yingzheng relied on Wang Jian and other famous generals to conquer the sixth generation and will unify China. And the state of Chu is located in the Central Plains, and its strength should not be underestimated. It can be seen that the stakes are very high in this battle, and Wang Jian is also desperate. The act of asking for rewards is actually Wang Qian's advice to Yingzheng, and only by completely entrusting Wang's protégés can they see each other frankly, work together, and have no sidelines.
Whether it is out of self-defilement or deep meaning, it is clear that Wang Jian is actually a sign of loyalty and reiterates to Yingzheng that he is selfless and follows Daqin. King Qin naturally saw the clue, so he smiled and accepted it, and the two had reached a tacit understanding between life and death here.
3. The Jedi counterattack is a hidden mystery in doubt
Ying Zheng is wise and wise, and he should understand the deep meaning behind Wang Jian's reward. So he not only readily agreed, but also fully trusted, and entrusted the 600,000-strong army to Wang Jian to command. Previously, when Li Xin led 200,000 troops and horses to attack the Chu State, he was frantically counterattacked by the Chu army and suffered heavy losses. Ying Zheng actually gave up Li Xin and gambled on Wang Jian with all his bets, undoubtedly betting on the great cause of the unification of the Qin State.
Wang Jian also has insight into the overall situation and understands that this battle is extremely dangerous. He did not rush forward blindly, but ordered the army to be stationed in Chu in advance, rest and regroup. After that, he trained every day and even threw stones in competitions to strengthen his body and boost the morale of the army. In the midst of the tricks, Wang Jian also secretly killed. He pretended to be unprepared and lax, intending to lure the main force of the Chu army to attack. Sure enough, Xiang Yan, the chief general of the Chu army, saw this and thought that the opportunity was rare, and the 400,000 army was killed.
Just as the Chu army was mobilizing, Wang Jian suddenly took it by surprise and personally led the army to launch a Jedi counterattack. Fighting on the front, the Qin army often suffered heavy losses. Wang Jian was a master of using his troops, and he led the Chu army to a remote place and was attacked on all sides. The Chu army fought back bravely, but the Qin army was as solid as a rock. In this way, the two sides went back and forth for months. The Chu army's advantage gradually lost, and it was finally forced to move eastward. At this critical moment, Wang Jian took advantage of the victory to pursue, annihilated the main force of the Chu army in one fell swoop, and returned with a great victory.
Fourth, the decisive battle of war and Chu is a matter of life and death
Although Wang Qian's Jedi counterattack defeated the Chu army, it did not end the battle. The state of Chu is still strong, with a large population and a vast territory. Ying Zheng saw that the opportunity could not be lost, so he assembled the three-way army, with a total strength of 600,000, to eliminate the remnants of Chu in one go.
This huge army was commanded by Wang Qian, and Li Xin, Wang Ben, and other highly decorated generals marched separately. The three-way army sometimes echoed, and sometimes divided the territory, in an attempt to spread the pressure of the Chu army, so that it had no time to deploy. With good intentions, the Chu army was exhausted and overwhelmed. The main force of the Chu army under the command of Xiang Yan was surrounded by Wang Qian's careful arrangement, and retreated one after another. In order to avoid the annihilation of the entire army, Xiang Yan had no choice but to abandon the city and leave, and tried to hold back the Qin army in order to seek respite.
However, Wang Jian expected the enemy's suspicion and laid a net. Xiang Yan was trapped by the water and was attacked on all sides. With no way to escape, the Chu army was in a desperate situation, and Xiang Yan also lost his life in the melee. The Chu army was in great turmoil, and the new king of Chu, who succeeded to the throne, was forced to surrender. This great victory can be called the most crucial battle in the process of Qin's unification.
When the state of Chu was annexed, Ying Zheng turned his attention to southern Xinjiang and unified Lingnan. And Wang Qian, as a leader, has made great contributions. He led the elite troops to the south to crusade, captured the last stubborn resistance, and put down the Baiyue rebellion. As a result, Qin's unification of the Six Kingdoms was completely completed.
5. Qin unification Wang Jian will eventually return to old age
The Battle of Chu can be described as the last battle of the Qin State to unify the six countries. Wang Jian succeeded in the first battle, and 600,000 soldiers returned triumphantly. Ying Zheng should reward meritorious ministers, and Wang Jian deserves it.
First of all, Yingzheng canonized Wang Jian as a marquis and gave 3,750 food estates. In addition, he also ordered that the promised rewards should be honored one by one. It can be seen from this that Wang Qian's previous behavior of asking for a reward was really out of some far-sightedness. He completely entrusted his personal family fate to the monarch to show his absolute loyalty to the King of Qin. Ying Zheng attaches great importance to this move, so he is sure that the Wang family will inherit forever.
In addition, Ying Zheng also appointed Wang Jian as the middle doctor to command the national armed guard. It can be seen that Wang Jian is really a loyal and brave minister in Yingzheng's mind, and he can be entrusted with heavy responsibilities. The rest of the heroes, such as Wang Ben, were ceded to the marquis and fiefs. It can be seen that the Qin State is indeed a dynasty that can reward meritorious people.
Until Wang Jian was seventy-nine years old, he was still conscientious and dedicated to serving the imperial court. Despite his advanced age, he still has many miraculous achievements. He not only exterminated the remnants of the Baiyue rebels in the south, but also personally conquered Lingnan and made them submit to Qin. The great cause of unifying the world, Wang Jian can be said to have made great contributions. In this way, Wang Jian died peacefully, enjoying rich rewards and a prosperous family. The Qin State was also able to unify China and create an empire for thousands of years.