The weapon tycoon who traveled to Daqin

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"Our army does not have an advantage in strength, but its advantage lies in its superiority. If our army can explain this situation to those thugs and let them seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, then the army can do it without bloodshed and solve the entire Linzi crisis. "The counselor said at this time.

"Sir, come quickly." Tian Heng became very interested in the counselor's ideas. After all, this is the best way to save soldiers and not lose a lot of personnel.

"Well. At present, our army is in a favorable position. This position is to occupy a favorable position, a military position. Let the mob feel a sense of oppression, and let them realize that they are a great threat." At this time, the counselor Said.

"And our army, at this time, takes advantage of the situation to start negotiations quickly. It can be said that our army needs to use some preferential conditions to give the other party, so that the other party has a step down, and quickly recruit the other party." At this time, the adviser said.

"Sir, do you have good conditions to appease the other party." Tian Heng asked eagerly at this time.

"Yes. There is a plan." The counselor said at this time.

"Your lord, you can recruit these thugs to be soldiers of our Qi army. Then, you can pacify them on the idle land and give them land. And those women and children can also settle down. What Qi needs now is stability, Instead of continuing to fight. In this way, the army will have a stable back-up. At the same time, it can solve the current crisis in Qi." Said the counselor.

"It's also free from swords and swords and blood." The counselor said at this time.

"En." Tian Heng nodded silently.He agreed, very much.The last point is what Tian Heng wants to see the most.

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"However, for these thugs, we still need to attack. Only by exerting strong pressure on them can we come up with a strategy of appeasement. If we don't exert strong pressure on them, they may not pay attention to our appeasement. "The counselor added at this time.

"En. That's right, generals, do you have any specific countermeasures?" Tian Heng asked all the generals present at this time.And all the generals, you look at me, and I look at you.No one has a specific countermeasure.

"Oh." At this time, Tian Heng sighed.He already knew about this situation.After all, it is easy to get a thousand soldiers, but it is hard to find a general. However, at this time, the role of generals began to show limitations.Because with the upgrading of weapons, the role of grassroots officers began to be obvious, especially those in the implementation of specific tactics. The role of non-commissioned officers is much more important than the decision-making of several generals. The Qi army is an army with a clear tactical nature. They attach great importance to tactical arrangements.On larger strategic issues, it is difficult for the generals to have an accurate grasp.

And just when the Qi army was at a loss, what measures to take.Zhao Guo started a large-scale new reform in the military system.

"Generals, sit down." Li Mu said while sitting in his seat.

And the generals who entered the military account of the Chinese army don't know what important things to discuss at this time.

"Sit down." Li Mu beckoned his generals to sit down without any expression.

"If there's something important, I'll tell you directly." Li Mu said with a soldier's candid personality.

"Above, the prime minister requested disarmament." Li Mu wanted to pause, but thought it would be better to speak directly.Because hesitating will do no one any good.

"Disarmament?" The generals had just sat down, and when they heard the news, they stood up quickly.

"Why disarmament?" The generals did not understand why they wanted to disarm.Zhao Jun knew that it had been cut down.Why is it being cut again now. "The generals don't understand that everything is going well with the current Zhao army. The huge Zhao country now has only more than 20 troops, and their main opponent is the Qin army, and the total strength of the Qin army is also around 20. Both sides It is comparable, but now Zhao Jun has taken the initiative to reduce the army, which makes many generals feel very incredible.

"Don't talk." Li Mu looked at the generals present at this moment.

"The number of people has been determined. The Zhao army only retains a regular army of 10 people." Li Mu said at this time.

"10 people?" The generals present shouted loudly.Li Mu frowned unnaturally at this time.His reaction to the generals had long been anticipated.But the reaction to the generals was so great.Still bored.after all.He is the general of Zhao State.Zhao Guo did not set up a military rank like Marshal.The highest rank is General.Down is the rank of general, lieutenant general, and major general.

"Huh." Li Mu kept shaking his head.Obviously he was very uncomfortable.The current situation in Zhao State is forcing itself to reform, from political, economic, to military reforms, it is impossible to stop the reform.

Military weapons have changed radically.The specific form of war has also undergone fundamental changes.The biggest change is that the main body of support for the war is also quietly undergoing qualitative changes.This point, Li Mu was very clear in his heart.

In previous wars, the main economic industry relied on was the primary industry, that is, agriculture. Whether a country’s economy was developed or not, whether it could support the war, all depended on the war.Today, wars rely on commerce, fiscal revenue, and the equivalent of all items, currency. Without money, all war expenses are useless.

Qin's army fought in this way, and behind them was the support of a huge economic entity. Due to the low tax rate implemented by Qin for a certain period of time, the fiscal revenue would not be able to maintain such a huge military expenditure. If it were not for Qin's The financial industry is developed, and the army will soon drag down Qin's economy.

But today's Zhao country is also in such a situation.Zhao Guo has also implemented a military expenditure system. An army that consumes a lot of money is definitely a burden to Zhao Guo’s economy. A large number of young and middle-aged labor is spent on the army. At the same time, the country also needs to provide them with military pay, weapons, clothing, and various A variety of logistical supplies.The supply of these items is an unprecedented burden for the economy of the Zhao country. This burden will hinder the rapid rise of the Zhao country's economy, of course.Guo Kai himself can't say anything about his rapid rise.

However, the huge expenditure of the army did cause great losses to Zhao's economy, in terms of economy and national defense security issues.Guo Kai naturally chose the economy.Because the economy can bring a lot of wealth, while the military is pure consumption.They will drain untold amounts of money.It's a lot of money.

The generals stood up one after another to persuade Li Mu to change the meaning of the above, but Li Mu just watched with cold eyes.It seems that this matter has nothing to do with him.With regard to the military system of the Zhao army, Li Mu is equivalent to holding many military positions, such as the chief of staff, the minister of defense, and the actual supreme commander of the military.All three important military powers are in the hands of Li Mu.It can be said.Li Mu is the actual person in charge of Zhao Jun.Li Mu's attitude directly determines the attitude of the entire Zhao army.

And at this moment.A major officer quickly walked up to Li Mu's ear and whispered.

"Very good. I see." Li Mu said to the major at this time.

"Yes, sir. I will notify Qin." The major said.

And in Xianyang, Qin State.The senior officials of Qin State are urgently discussing this issue.

"Zhao Guo suddenly sent a telegram official letter in the morning." Yang Duan and this is the time to introduce.

And the high-level officials of Qin State present here are passing this official letter to each other.The content of the official letter is to say.Zhao Guo wants to reduce the size of the army.They will only keep a regular army of 10 or so, that is.Zhao Jun will reduce the army by more than half.This reduction in numbers is unprecedented.

"In this way, Zhao's military strength will be greatly reduced. It is not known whether they can withstand our attack when their strength is seriously insufficient." Wei Liao said at this time.

"That's true." Shangwen read the official letter.I was very shocked.Because Zhao Jun's army only retains a scale of 10 people.If the Qin army attacked with all its strength at this scale, it would definitely be able to take Zhao Guo, but Shang Wen denied this view at this time.Because the surrounding situation of Qin State has restrained a large amount of Qin State's military power, Qin State has no mobile power to destroy Zhao State.Zhao Guo, reducing the size of the army at an appropriate time, avoided the military demise of Zhao Guo.The Zhao State in history was destroyed by Qin State directly with military force, and the number of casualties was very large.Shangwen was very clear in his heart.If the Qin army uses Qin's military power to carry out military strikes at this time, Qin's situation will also be very bad.Is this a very wise choice? War is not a head-to-head game. Shangwen is very clear that the strategic policy of the United States is to deploy the right force at the right time. Timing is a clever time and space relationship.Naofumi only grasped the concept initially.Specifically, Shangwen has not grasped it in detail.

"Zhao State reduced its army in this way and kept only about 10 troops. This kind of courage is very admirable." Shang Wen said.

"Zhao State only has a national defense force of 10 people, while we have more than 20 people, but our defense area is very large. Military expenditures have always been high. On the contrary. Zhao State cuts military expenditures at this time, and can vigorously develop their Economy. And. Finally. Li Mu is trying to use diplomatic means to seek a balance in their military power." Shang Wen said at this time with a telegram.

At the end of the official letter of this telegram.It was Li Mu's plan.Zhao Guo reduced a large number of military personnel.The consequence is that Qin has an overwhelming advantage in total military strength, which is a kind of military imbalance.But the actual situation is that Qin is not actually at an advantage because of its territory and surrounding geopolitics. On the contrary, the strength of the Qin army appears to be very small.

What Li Mu considered was after reducing military power.They need to reach a balance with the Qin army.This balance.Some way is needed to achieve it.And this method is achieved through diplomacy.Li Mu is very smart, he correctly took advantage of the current situation of Qin State.The geopolitical environment is extremely unfavorable to Qin.It is also for this reason that Qin was dispersed.This makes it difficult for Qin to gather enough troops in one direction to form an advantage. Even if it gains an advantage, then Qin can only take a short time.Rather than spending a long time in one direction.

"General Li hopes to reach some kind of agreement through peace talks. This agreement is that Qin State cannot attack Zhao State. Zhao State cannot take the initiative to attack Qin State. At the same time, the two sides have reached peace on related border issues. The two sides will enter A long period of peace. Perhaps this is what Li Mu wants to see." Shang Wen expressed his opinions and opinions.

"Your Majesty, you can't. In this way, the several blows of the previous kings will give Zhao the chance to rise again in a peaceful environment. This is raising a tiger." Wang Jian immediately retorted at this time.

"On the surface, this is indeed the case, but peace is an economic war. War is just a continuation of politics, and military is just one of the political means, which is more intense. The economy is more terrifying than the military. I can't guarantee anything. But I think, from the current point of view, peace is beneficial to Qin. This is profound." Shang Wen expressed at this time.

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"I don't know how to explain it, but I think that at present, peace is the trend. We have gone through a period of fairly intense wars, and the time for wars to be solved by military means is over. We need to innovate in various ways. To achieve a peaceful environment. Peace is beneficial to Qin. Qin has a well-developed business environment. Commercial organizations, war can certainly quickly stimulate demand, but the real big demand comes from a peaceful environment. Especially during the period of prosperity after the war Period." Shang Wen said.

"Prosperity requires peace. Not war." Shangwen looked at all the people and said.

But everyone here obviously has no interest in Shangwen's political speech. What they are considering is whether to accept Zhao's peace negotiations.After all, military balance is a matter for both parties, rather than the will of a single party.

If Qin State does not accept it, Qin State will expand its army, and army expansion requires a lot of financial expenditure. In terms of financial expenditure, Shang Wen firmly opposes it.If it is used in infrastructure construction, Shang Wen will support it without any objection, but if it is used in military affairs.Naofumi would immediately object.Military spending is pure consumption.rather than increase.Shang Wen didn't want this to happen.The economic foundation needs to be cultivated for a long time.to be formed.The stimulation of war is also needed, but sometimes war is poison.Just like excessive use of morphine, it will be addictive and cause great harm to people's health.

The issue of war and peace is actually a question of consumption and development.Shang Wen believes that the present should be an important period of development, and the role of war needs to be reconsidered.Shang Wen didn't know why he suddenly had such considerations.Perhaps because the government spent too much on the war, Naofumi wanted to make up for the domestic economic construction.But Shangwen himself didn't know.Such an idea of ​​mine has reached a certain consistent requirement with historical needs.Only a peaceful environment can prompt a new stage of development to begin.

And in the southern state of Chu.After a noble merchant ship of Chu State was robbed.The nobles began to react.They immediately organized a fleet of warships to patrol the Yangtze River.But such patrols serve another function.This intelligence is the collection of taxes.

Nobles have their own fiefdoms.The enfeoffment of these nobles is an important reason why the huge Chu State is not strong. Chu State was many times larger than Qin State at the beginning.But because the cohesion is not strong.It directly led to the overall weakness of Chu State, which was in a disadvantageous position in the competition of Qin State.This is an important reason why the cohesion of Chu State is not strong.Cohesion is another manifestation of the overall strength of a country.Qin State integrated national power through various methods.

Although the country was not as big as Chu in terms of territory and resources at the beginning, Chu was unable to integrate resources, but Qin could integrate limited resources to form an advantage and then oppress opponents.This is the power of cohesion.to be honest.The resource efficiency of Qin State is much higher than that of Chu State.This is also the reason why Qin State has been oppressing Chu State. The lack of cohesion is a flaw of Chu State.The several reforms of Chu State were all aimed at getting rid of such flaws, but they were all unsuccessful.

"A merchant ship was found ahead." At this time.A lookout on a noble armed merchant ship shouted loudly.

"Go forward and stop them." The captain quickly issued an order.

"Go forward quickly." A sailor loudly conveyed the captain's order.

"Not good. It's a large warship with artillery on it." On the merchant ship in the distance, the captain saw the approaching large warship through the binoculars.