"In short, if we send troops into Baiyue, we must ensure the timely supply of logistical supplies."

"This is not just a matter of food and grass supply, but also includes equipment, clothing, water supply, medicine, etc."

"You know, Lingnan is a place where there is not even a road, unless... you count the mountain forest paths formed by long-term trampling."

People can walk on the trails, but they certainly can't pass the army, and it's very expensive to open up wasteland.

When the ministers in the court heard what Gu Xun said, they had nothing to say.

The land of barbarians is really a land of barbarians. They don’t even build roads!?

Gu Xun ignored them and continued to talk to himself, "The poisonous miasma in Lingnan that you often talk about is actually... it is a problem of water and soil anyway. There is no cure, we can only rely on adaptation."

"As for poisonous insects, poisonous snakes and the like, I do have suitable prescriptions on hand, but the quantity of medicinal materials... I think it is definitely impossible to supply hundreds of thousands of troops."

"In general, environmental problems cannot be solved."

"The only good news I can give is that in order to facilitate trade, I built a reasonably usable road from Kuaiji County to Minyue. It's not too long, and at least... it can give the army a good start."

Seeing that Gu Xun was relatively normal now, Li Si jumped out again and asked, "What do you think of the Yue tribes and national masters in Baiyue?"

Gu Xun glanced at him sideways and replied dryly, "The Yue tribe... is very stubborn."

"Stubborn?" Li Si's brows twitched. Is this the adjective that should be used here?

"The Imperial Master might as well speak more clearly."

"It's very straightforward. The people of Baiyue have nothing but stubborn rejection of the Central Plains." Gu Xun couldn't help rolling his eyes and explained, "To be more straightforward, if the empire intends to conquer Baiyue by force,

I'm afraid rebellion will be inevitable for a long time to come."

Ying Zheng suddenly asked at this time, "I heard that the relationship between the national preceptor and Tianze, a barbarian leader in the Minyue region who proclaimed himself king, is quite close. Is that true?"

Gu Xun didn't hide anything, he nodded neatly and admitted, "That's right."

"If you want to do business in Baiyue, you must have a good relationship with the local Yue leader."

Qin's national policy is to suppress commerce. As a high-ranking official, it is actually taboo for Gu Xun to talk about his so-called caravans so boldly.

But who dares to care about him? Ying Zheng doesn't care, and Li Si, a court captain, naturally won't do anything.

Ying Zheng then asked, "In this case, can the Imperial Master be confident that he can directly persuade the barbarian leader to surrender and join the empire?"

"Oh..." Gu Xun suddenly realized. No wonder he suddenly asked about Tianze. It turned out that he wanted to get rid of Bailang.

Although conquering the Minyue Kingdom next to Kuaiji County is basically a trivial matter for the empire, why bother with it when you can get it for free?

Attacking Baiyue is a big job, so it would be better to save a little on consumption.

Gu Xun did not rush to answer, but asked first, "If Tianze... is persuaded to surrender, what will your Majesty do?"

"At that time, I can appoint him as the highest governance official in the Fujian and Yue regions, responsible for the local military and political power, and continue to manage this land." Ying Zheng answered lightly.

It sounds good, but actually...it's ridiculous.

What is the difference between officials and nobles?

Officials are not hereditary, not even for life. You can be appointed as an official today, but you will be removed tomorrow.

The conditions Ying Zheng gave Tianze seemed very good, and still left him with similar power to what he has now, but in fact it was in the hands of Ying Zheng, the emperor of the empire.

If we look back and find a reason to withdraw from Tianze, we will barbarize the three tribes and leave no future trouble at all.

Gu Xun smiled, shook his head and said, "If this is the case, I can tell His Majesty directly that it is impossible."

It's not that Gu Xun is protecting Tianze, but... I'm not a fool, and I won't agree to it at all.

Ying Zheng was not angry at Gu Xun's rejection and asked calmly, "What do you think the Imperial Preceptor needs to do to persuade the other party?"

Gu Xun gave the answer without much thinking:
Chapter completed!