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Text: Yanyan
Edited by Yeon-yeon
preface
Wang Qian, a famous general of the Qin Dynasty, a legendary figure who repeatedly made great achievements, asked the emperor to resign when he became famous. It seems to be an ordinary request, but behind it is a thrilling power contest.
Facing this veteran who had laid down countless rivers and mountains for the Qin State, the emperor's answer turned out to be: "You stay, I won't kill you." What kind of secret does a simple sentence say? Is it a wrestle between loyalty and suspicion, or a game of power and survival?
Why did Wang Qian's resignation request make the emperor so jealous? What is the truth behind it?
Rise in troubled times: Wang Qian's growth path
In the turbulent times at the end of the Warring States Period, a young man named Wang Jian was emerging in the military camp of the Qin State. He was born in a military family, and since he was a child, he has a unique insight into the art of war.
The young Wang Jian is not only excellent in martial arts, but also good at observing words and feelings, and has insight into people's hearts. These qualities laid the foundation for his later glory. In the Qin army, Wang Jian gradually accumulated meritorious services and showed outstanding military talent.
He is good at formulating strategies, is good at commanding on the spot, and has repeatedly made meritorious contributions in many battles. As he rose to fame, he gradually attracted the attention of King Yingzheng of Qin.
However, Wang Jian knows that in this era of the jungle, military talent alone is far from enough. He began to study the rules of the game of thrones, learning to maneuver between kings and ministers. This political sense of smell made him repeatedly save the day in future court struggles.
Battle of Breaking Zhao: Wang Qian's military talent is beginning to show
The first battle of the Qin State to start the great cause of unification was to attack the once powerful Zhao State. This battle is not only related to the great cause of the unification of the Qin State, but also an important stage for Wang Jian to show his talents.
In the face of Zhao's elite army, Wang Jian adopted a steady and steady strategy. He knew very well that Zhao Guoliang's generals were like clouds, especially the existence of the famous general Li Mu, which made this battle extremely tricky. Wang Jian was not in a hurry, but adopted a strategy of gradual encroachment.
He first straightened out military discipline, selected elite soldiers, and formed a strong army that was forbidden by order. Subsequently, Wang Jian adopted the tactics of step-by-step, successively captured nine cities of Zhao, and gradually disintegrated Zhao's defense line.
In the confrontation with Li Mu, Wang Jian showed superb strategic vision. He knew that it was difficult to win a hard battle, so he skillfully used the "discord strategy" to successfully make King Zhao suspicious of Li Mu, which eventually led to Li Mu being executed. The Zhao army, which had lost its commander, was suddenly leaderless and was defeated by Wang Jian in one fell swoop.
This battle not only laid the foundation for the unification of the Qin state, but also made Wang Jian famous. Qin Shi Huang greatly appreciated and named Wang Jian a general, which marked that Wang Jian officially became the core figure in the military and political system of the Qin State.
The Battle of Chu: A wise move to strategize
In the campaign against the state of Chu, Wang Jian displayed extraordinary political wisdom and military talent. When Qin Shi Huang convened his ministers to discuss a strategy to destroy Chu, the young and vigorous Li Xin advocated that Chu could be destroyed with 200,000 troops. However, the experienced Wang Jian proposed that an army of 600,000 troops would be needed to ensure victory.
This suggestion made Qin Shi Huang quite unhappy. In the context of the time, the use of such a large army was not only costly, but also likely to arouse the vigilance of other vassal states. However, Wang Jian insisted on his own views and carefully analyzed the terrain, troops, and difficulties that the state of Chu might encounter.
Qin Shi Huang finally chose to believe Li Xin, and as a result, Li Xin led his army to a crushing defeat and suffered heavy losses. This setback made Qin Shi Huang wake up and personally go to Wang Qian's mansion and implore him to go out of the mountain to lead the army.
Wang Jian agreed to go on the expedition, but made a surprising request: he kept asking Qin Shi Huang for money, fine wine, and fertile land. This move upset his subordinates, believing that it might anger the monarch. However, Wang Qian's intentions are far-reaching.
He explained, "It is precisely because of these constant demands that I can prevent King Qin from killing me. "Wang Jian is well versed in the way of monarchs and ministers, and he knows that high achievements often cause suspicion among monarchs.
By showing his greed for material things, he subtly conveyed a message to Qin Shi Huang that he cared only about wealth, not power, and therefore did not pose a threat to the throne.
This clever political method not only dispelled Qin Shi Huang's doubts, but also laid the groundwork for the safety of Wang Jian and his family.
Wear Tactic: A military trick with static braking
On the battlefield of the Chu State, Wang Jian once again showed extraordinary military talent. Faced with the powerful defense of Xiang Yan, a famous general of the Chu State, Wang Jian adopted an unexpected strategy.
After he led a large army to the border of Chu, he did not immediately attack. On the contrary, he ordered the soldiers to rest and recuperate in the camp, and every day in addition to basic training, they were to eat, drink, and be merry. This abnormal behavior greatly puzzled Chu Jun.
Xiang Yan tried to provoke the Qin army to fight with verbal provocations, but Wang Jian remained unmoved. This strange situation lasted for several months. The Chu army was exhausted from high alert, while the Qin army was recuperating and maintaining its vigorous energy.
Wang Qian's strategy can be described as well-intentioned. He knew very well that the terrain of Chu was complicated, and if he attacked rashly, he would definitely suffer heavy losses. In this seemingly negative way, he not only drained the fighting spirit of the Chu army, but also kept his army in the best condition.
When the vigilance of the Chu army gradually decreased and the morale was extremely low, Wang Jian suddenly launched a fierce attack. Faced with the energetic and high-morale Qin army, the exhausted Chu army had little to resist. In this way, Wang Jian achieved the greatest victory at the lowest cost.
This battle fully demonstrated Wang Qian's superb strategic vision and extraordinary patience. His wisdom of knowing how to adopt the right strategy at the right time is not only applicable to the battlefield, but also provides a reference for him to navigate the complex court.
Retirement after Success: The Political Art of Protecting Yourself
After the successful destruction of Chu, Wang Jian reached the peak of his military career. However, he was well aware of the dangers of being a master of merit. Although Qin Shi Huang trusted him, there are many examples in history of being suspicious and even killed because of his high merits.
Wang Jian chose a surprising move: he took the initiative to ask to return to his hometown. This request surprised Qin Shi Huang. In the political environment of the time, voluntary resignation was often seen as dissatisfaction with the monarch or ulterior motives.
However, this move by Wang Jian shows his superb political wisdom. By taking the initiative to resign, he conveyed a clear message to Qin Shi Huang: he had no intention of power, and only wanted to enjoy his old age in peace. This attitude greatly dispelled Qin Shi Huang's doubts.
Qin Shi Huang had insight into Wang Qian's intentions, and he responded briskly: "Don't worry, I won't kill you, you can stay with peace of mind." This sentence is not only a promise to Wang Qian, but also a recognition of his political wisdom.
Wang Qian's move won him the opportunity to enjoy his old age in peace. In the years that followed, he continued to serve the Qin Dynasty, leading his army south, further expanding the territory of the Qin Dynasty.
But he always kept a low profile and did not overstep his position, a wise approach that allowed him to retreat from the Qin dynasty's change of power.
epilogue
Wang Jian is not only an outstanding military strategist, but also a politician who knows the way of power.
In the perilous situation of the Lord, he succeeded in maintaining a delicate balance between the monarch and the minister with his extraordinary wisdom and foresight.
Wang Jian's experience tells us that in a complex political environment, military talent is important, but political wisdom is also indispensable. #长文创作激励计划#
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