Chapter 31 Zhang Liang: I have a plan and three solutions, please refer to them!
After a brief thought, Ying Zheng asked again, "Also, has Meng Yi shown any signs of being persuaded by Thirteen?"

The black shadow bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, I think you are determined and unwavering. I only hope that Master Fusu will return soon to save the country and take charge of the overall situation."

Ying Zheng nodded in approval: "That's good."

"Although Prince Fusu is a little immature in governing a country, he is good at enjoying himself."

"I was interested in weapon casting before, and recently I have become obsessed with woodworking. Although my actions are a little biased, I have made some achievements."

The black shadow was about to agree, but when he heard this, he couldn't help but hold his breath.

"It's a pity that his actions are too unorthodox. When I return triumphantly, I will first put him in prison as a punishment for two years."

"Also, two days have passed since then. Has any news about Prince Fusu come from the northern border?"

When Qin Shi Huang asked this question, he was actually concerned about whether Fusu had received the news and returned quickly.

The shadow's expression tightened when he heard this: "Your Majesty, we have not received any accurate news from the North yet."

The First Emperor frowned slightly, full of suspicion: "Send someone to investigate immediately, why has it been delayed until now."

"According to the order!"

……

The old land of Chu State, inside Xiang Mansion.

Boom!
A huge bronze tripod weighing thousands of pounds suddenly flew into the air, adding new marks to the countless potholes in the courtyard.

A young man who was over two meters tall and as strong as a bear wiped the sweat from his forehead and slowly exhaled a breath of true energy.

He has reached the pinnacle of Grandmaster, and possessed by extraordinary divine power, he can fight against five ordinary Grandmasters alone.

This man is the pride of the Xiang family, Xiang Yu.

"Yu'er."

A middle-aged man walked over quickly, looking anxious.

"Uncle, what's the hurry?"

Xiang Liang looked slightly anxious: "Yu'er, there is some bad news."

"Years of famine have left the people hungry. This is a great opportunity for us to recruit soldiers."

"But the tyrannical Qin actually issued a new decree, stating that if the sons of nobles can provide a large amount of food relief, they can be promoted to a higher rank in advance, regardless of whether they are legitimate or illegitimate children!"

"In this way, the people will survive this year's famine, and our plan to overthrow the Qin Dynasty will probably be delayed again!"

After hearing this, Xiang Yu frowned slightly, and then an idea flashed through his mind.

"Uncle, what's so difficult about this matter?"

"There are only a few nobles left in my Chu State. If any family member dares to release grain, I will personally take action and make him unable to walk!"

"Don't worry, in the land of Xianchu, my Xiang family will recruit soldiers and horses, and no one can stop us!"

Xiang Liang was stunned for a moment when he heard this. This method is indeed feasible.

But then he thought of another thing and his face became gloomy again.

"Yu'er, it is difficult for us to succeed in the anti-Qin cause with our family's strength alone."

"Have you ever thought about how other nobles in the six countries who want to rebel against the Qin Dynasty would respond to this strategy?"

Xiang Yu also frowned: "This strategy is an open conspiracy, it is indeed difficult to crack."

"I wonder who came up with this vicious plan. Is it possible to get rid of this person?"

Xiang Liang stopped him and said, "Yu'er, don't act rashly. Your magical power is not yet perfect, so you should not take risks rashly."

At this moment, the voice of a doorman reporting came from outside the door.

"Report!"

"Han Cheng wants to see Han Xiang."

"Come in!" After a moment.

Xiang Liang, Xiang Yu, Han Cheng and his advisers dressed as scholars gathered together.

Han Cheng cupped his hands and said, "Brother Xiang, have you heard about the recent implementation of the Enfeoffment Order by the imperial court?"

Xiang Liang nodded slightly and replied: "I have heard that our Chu land is relatively stable. Fortunately, my son Yu'er was able to intimidate the other clan members. I wonder how the other nobles of the six countries will respond?"

Han Cheng shook his head and sighed: "This incident was like a bolt from the blue. Before many people could react, their sons and nephews had already secretly opened their warehouses to release grain for the sake of short-term benefits."

"Well, it seems that our original plan to start the uprising this summer will be even more difficult."

"People will not easily participate in riots if they have food."

"This is indeed an open conspiracy, and it has already worked. There is no way to crack it for the time being."

When Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu heard this, their hearts sank.

"However, the military advisor beside me has brought some new news. Brother Xiang might as well listen to it."

"Zhang Liang, just come and talk."

Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu both turned their eyes to the fourth person sitting at the table with a bookish temperament.

The man stood up and bowed to the three people.

"I am Zhang Liang, the current chief military advisor of the Prime Minister Han's residence. According to the hidden masters of the six countries, the decision maker behind this enfeoffment order is the thirteenth prince of Qin, Ying Che."

"There is a good strategy and three solutions to this dilemma for your reference."

"As a last resort, we can send our top experts to sneak into Xianyang and wait for an opportunity to assassinate Ying Che."

"However, this move is extremely dangerous and the success rate is very slim."

"It is said that even Zhao Gao was defeated by this guy. I am afraid Ying Che will be difficult to deal with."

"Even if the assassination is successful, it will only temporarily prevent him from saving the Qin Dynasty from danger again in the future, and it cannot fundamentally solve the current problem."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu nodded slightly at first, then frowned and shook their heads.

Although this strategy seems feasible, it is not only difficult to implement, but its effectiveness is also difficult to demonstrate.

"The middle strategy is to gather the troops of the remaining clans of the six nations and forcefully stop the grain release. Anyone who disobeys will be severely punished."

“After all, most of those young men who released grain without permission were from side branches and illegitimate children. Even if they were eliminated, it would not cause too much shock. This method can indeed enforce military discipline.

“However, this move may lose the support of the military and the people.”

"If the uprising goes smoothly, it will be fine. But if it encounters a little setback, the entire uprising team may collapse in an instant."

Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu frowned and denied it again, knowing that although this plan might have short-term effects, it would cause endless troubles.

When they rise up in rebellion, they must stand on the side of public opinion.

If the noble sons and recruited soldiers are not united, then this battle cannot be won.

Zhang Liang finally said, "I have a better plan. From today on, we will restrain the nobles and concentrate all food resources in the hands of the supreme commander. Even if other sons of the family release food privately, how much hardship can they alleviate for the people?"

"Besides, I once consulted an expert who calculated that there might be floods this year, and there might be continuous heavy rains in the summer. Many places in the south might suffer from the plight of no harvest again."

"How many people can be fed by just the few fields in the north? Won't there be starving people everywhere when autumn comes?"

"When that time comes, it will be easier for us to recruit soldiers. It will just delay the plan for a few months."

After Zhang Liang finished speaking, he bowed again, returned to his original seat, leisurely picked up the teacup and took a sip.

These three strategies are actually the last way out for the nobles of the six countries in their current predicament.

Zhang Liang was convinced that no one in the six states could come up with a better strategy than this, and the facts proved his judgment.

When the last strategy was finished, the frowns on Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu's faces suddenly relaxed.

There was a gleam in their eyes and they exchanged affirmative looks.

(End of this chapter)