Since Qin Shihuang dug the Kai Canal and connected the Xiangjiang River with Lishui, the Guixiang Corridor has become an important strategic channel for the Central Plains to enter Lingnan. In order to manage Lingnan, Lingchi has been repaired continuously in the past dynasties. Even today, Lingchi still plays an important role, although it is not as huge as in ancient times.

Another consequence of the opening of Lingqu is the rise of Guilin.

Since Qin Shihuang pacified Baiyue, because there were a large number of indigenous people in Lingnan, their recognition of Central Plains culture was far less than that of later generations. In addition, the east-west five ridges separated Lingnan from the Central Plains. Although there were strategic channels such as the Wuling Channel and Lingqu Channel, they did not have much interaction.

It is precisely because of the steepness of the Wuling Passage, as long as the Wuling Passage is blocked and the Lingqu canal is controlled, it will be much more difficult for the Central Plains to enter Lingnan. Therefore, Zhao Tuo was able to control hundreds of thousands of Qin troops stationed in Lingnan at the end of the Qin Dynasty and did not return to the Central Plains to participate in the war to quell the peasant uprising. This is also the reason why the Qin Dynasty was able to collapse quickly.

We have always praised Xiang Yu for defeating Zhang Han with fewer attacks and defeating Zhang Han with weaker attacks, which fundamentally reversed the situation.

In fact, after careful study of this history, we can conclude that Xiang Yu's achievements in the Battle of Julu are of little praise.

Because he was not facing the real main force of the Qin army, but an army temporarily formed by slaves and death row prisoners, but he only won several victories under the command of Zhang Han.

At that time, part of the real main force of the Qin army defended the Huns in the north. After the peasant uprising, the army was slow to move and did not arrive at the battlefield. By the time they arrived at the battlefield, the general situation was already out. As for why they acted so slowly, it is still a mystery.

Another main force was stationed in Lingnan. After hearing the news of civil strife in the Central Plains, Zhao Tuo decided to cede land and become king, and ordered the passage of the Five Ridges to be blocked. This army with a huge number of elite troops of hundreds of battles never returned to the Central Plains.

The abandonment of the Great Qin Empire they created with their own hands made future generations sigh.

Guilin was originally a small place in Lingnan and had no important role. It was precisely because of the opening of Lingku that Guilin's strategic status has been significantly improved, because after entering Lingnan through the Hunan-Guizhou Corridor, the best place to get ashore is Guilin, which has become a strategic base for the Central Plains to enter Lingnan.

Later dynasties continued to invest in manpower and material resources, and Guilin was able to take shape day by day.

After Qin Shihuang pacified Baiyue, he established Guilin County here, which was based on strategic considerations and was also a proof that Guilin's strategic position was valued.

Zhou Chong was very clear about the importance of Guilin. Zhang Liang had traveled to Lingnan and was very familiar with the situation in Lingnan. He also had an insight into the Qin King's outstanding strategic vision.

After discussion, it was decided that this southern expedition would be decided to enter Lingnan through Lingqu, head south along the Li River, and establish a strategic base in Guilin. The supplies, equipment, and grain transported from the Central Plains will be stored ashore here.

To achieve this strategic goal, Tu Sui, commander of the Western Route Army, is implementing this plan.

At this time, Guilin was just an inconspicuous town with a limited population. Today is destined to be a big day for the history of Guilin to change. Since the Shang and Zhou dynasties.

When the people of the Central Plains entered Lingnan, they brought the Central Plains culture to Lingnan. Although the agricultural level of Lingnan is not as high as that of the Central Plains, it has certain developments, and the indigenous people are busy in the fields.

"Look, there are ships, many ships!" I don't know who was sharp-eyed and saw the warship sailing in the river.

People working in the fields looked at the river. That's right, countless warships were sailing on the river, blocking the sunshine.

There were so many ships and such huge warships, which were unimaginable for the natives. They were so surprised that they stared at the boss and even forgot to speak.

These people have many descendants of the Central Plains, and their knowledge is much wider than that of the real indigenous people. They shouted: "It is a ship from the Central Plains. It is a warship in the Central Plains!" A question suddenly came to my mind: "Why did the warships from the Central Plains come here?"

Tu Sui stood at the bow of the ship and ordered: "Tell me the order: dock." The order was passed down. The warships rowed to the shore and docked on the shore. Countless warships docked on the shore, which was a wonder, which attracted the curiosity of the indigenous people and ran over to watch.

"Enter land immediately, build houses, build warehouses, and unload all the supplies.

"Tu Sui ordered, got off the boat and said to the onlookers: "Friends: We are the army of the Qin Dynasty. We are here to pacify your barbarians and act as bandits and evil people. From now on, you will have a good life."

The real natives naturally couldn't understand his words, but many of them were descendants of the Central Plains, so they hurriedly translated Tu Sui's words to them.

At that time, Shengman was rampant in Lingnan, killing people and robbing goods at every turn, posing a great threat to the lives of local people. In addition, Lingnan still has many tribes, and there are many hatreds between tribes, which makes the lives of local people a problem. Tu Sui said this to them and said in surprise: "That's great, great!"

Tu Sui said, "We will expropriate your land. Don't worry, we will give you compensation, silver, food, and jerky meat.

We are going to repair the dock here, you can work for us, we pay you wages." This place is indeed a good thing, and it received a response from the natives, saying, "No problem."

Looking at the soldiers who were busy unloading the goods, the natives were happy and said, "You pay us your wages, and we will help you with your work now."

"I am very grateful for your kindness." Tu Sui said at the end: "The Qin Dynasty came here to give you food and clothing, so that you can live a good life. If you are willing to obey the Qin Dynasty, the Qin Dynasty welcomes you.

If you don’t want to, then the Qin Dynasty will not let the rebellious people live in this world! Are you willing to be the obedient people of the Qin Dynasty?”

The common people do not recognize the great truth, but only recognize one reason: whoever gives him food and clothes, he will support whoever gives him clothes. The same is true for the natives in Lingnan. After hearing Tu Sui's words, they were reluctant to say: "I'm willing."

"Okay!" Tu Sui was very satisfied with the cooperation of the natives and said, "Don't be busy with work first. Report the land of the land and the harm of the people here, so we can send troops to encircle and suppress the people."

If a ill-gotten man is not only threatening the lives of the local people, but also threatening the Qin army and the rear must be removed. Although this is a matter of benefit, it has been supported by the natives and asked the Qin army to report it.

"Ren Xiao." Tu Sui shouted.

Ren Xiao trotted over and said, "See General. What instructions does the general have?"

"I'll go south soon, and I'll leave it to you here." Tu Sui explained the mission and said, "It is necessary to appease the people and eliminate the bandits."

Ren Xiao took the order and said, "General, please rest assured, Bao Zhun will not have any problems. But, we have just arrived and the general is leaving. Isn't this a bit too hasty?"

In history, Tu Sui led 500,000 Qin troops to conquer Lingnan in the south. Due to insufficient logistics supply, the Qin army was depressed. He himself died in a raid launched by the natives. History has come back, but Tu Sui said confidently: "Don't worry, nothing will happen.
Chapter completed!