The weapon tycoon who traveled to Daqin

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Li Mu believes that with the emergence of firearms, especially the emergence of cannons, no matter how strong the city wall can resist the attack of artillery, especially the addition of muskets, major changes have taken place in the form of warfare. This change requires the demolition of such ancient fortifications.

On the contrary, he thinks that the city is the last battle summary point in future field operations. This summary point requires new tactics, new strategies, and new styles to complete the task of city defense. Li Mu did not clearly point out the concept of urban street warfare, but he emphasized the importance of the city. important role

735 Meeting of the Four Nations

After Shangwen and his party arrived in Handan, Zhao State, they were warmly welcomed by Guo Kai. On the platform of the railway station, there were not only the reviewing troops of Zhao Jun and the Army, but also the royal guard of Zhao Wang. This hat is designed to cover the hair accessories of the ancients. In addition to this hat, the beret can also be effectively covered.

A green military overcoat with white military trousers and black leather boots The soldiers of Zhao Jun raised their heads majestically and looked at Shang Wen, accepting the simplicity of Shang Wen and Princess Qin

However, it is worth mentioning that Zhao Guo’s review still lacks some military music. Zhao Guo still lacks a certain professional music organization in this regard, especially a professional music team. Zhao Guo’s acceptance of new instruments in this regard is very late, and there are many specialized musical talents. Some of them are mainly concentrated in the royal family, and the music is mainly court music. Unlike Qin, there are a large number of folk artists. Even professional military music is extremely monotonous, mainly drums and horns, and there are few other forms.

So when Shangwen inspected, I felt a very cold feeling, but the soldiers inspected by Zhao Jun were still very mighty, at least they were full of energy.

But Ying Yu on the side can see some tricks

"Those Zhao Jun are just putting on airs," Ying Yu said disdainfully

"I think the flower shelf is very good," Shang Wen said

"What? Have you ever seen a soldier who can fight with white skin?" Ying Yu asked

"Isn't the commander?" Shangwen said

"No, I'm talking about low-level soldiers, and if they are low-level soldiers, especially those who fight, they will have different eyes and feelings," Ying Yu said.

"What are you talking about differently?" Shang Wen asked

"I don't know, but it's just a feeling. I can feel that they fought and killed people. Anyway, I can't tell you," Ying Yu said proudly.

"Oh, did you kill someone before?" Shang Wen suddenly exclaimed in surprise

"Well, I've killed it, at least I'm not afraid of blood," Ying Yu said

"What do you mean by killing me? I'm really afraid of you," Shang Wen said

"Hehe, it's right to be afraid, so you can only be nice to me in the future. If you have second thoughts, I will kill you," Ying Yu said.

"Huh..." Shang Wen let out a sigh of relief, he understood Ying Yu, because a woman who has killed someone can still be so calm inside, then this woman is not easy, at least she can maintain a strong life in life Shang Wen thinks about being with such a woman When we get along, I feel that there is no bright future in the future

The two of them were talking about Ying Yu in the same carriage, looking out the window and chattering about the difference between Zhao Guo and Qin Guo Xianyang. During this period, due to the huge impact of Qin's economic strength, many new things happened in Handan. These things had a great impact on Zhao, especially the social structure fluctuated greatly, so Zhao's situation was very chaotic.

Then Shangwen and Yingyu moved into the Qin State Concession area, where there is a special office and embassy for Qin State. The concession area is relatively close to the development level of Qin State Xianyang, because the management here is the same as that of Qin State’s prefectures. Very loose economic policies, low taxes and the application of new technologies all make the people of Qin who come here feel like they are in Guanzhong.

However, one thing to point out is that there are still a large number of Zhao people here, because some social needs still require a large number of practitioners to enter, such as dredging the sewer pipes, delivering milk, newspapers, and washing clothes. Qin people have become accustomed to these basic convenience services. These demands exist, and at the same time, there is a large demand for work. Many Zhao people are willing to work in the concession area of ​​Qin State. Working there not only earns more money, but most importantly, they can also learn a technology, such as sewer pipes. To weld and pipe laying technology, etc. to wash and wash, to work on various machines and equipment, to send newspapers, to be able to understand some characters and learn some other knowledge, and to be able to find a clerical job after mastering characters.

Or work for a trading company in the state of Qin, and running back and forth lays the foundation for starting your own business. Many apprentices start their homes here, and there are many opportunities. As long as you know where to buy goods from there, you can find buyers. Business is generally easy to make. A great development period of social change. This development period brings great changes and also brings many opportunities. These opportunities are already in the wealth story of an era.

In the next few days, Shangwen and Yingyu took a car to check the streets of Handan. The streets of Handan were not interesting, and the traffic conditions were very bad. Many people are on the road to solve problems with their hands instead of giving in to each other, which exacerbates the deterioration of the road condition

Shang Wen and Ying Yu originally wanted to take a tour of Handan, but they rushed out and were blocked on the road not long after. An angry Ying Yu drew his gun and wanted to go out to fire a warning shot. Fortunately, Shang Wen stopped him in time, otherwise there must be a big incident Zhao Jun's guards made a detour to go back, but Zhao Guo should solve the road traffic situation.

These are not the key points, but the inauguration ceremony of Guo Kai. These are all matters in the regulations. The inauguration ceremony of the prime minister was carried out according to the etiquette established by the state of Zhao in advance. Then there are the congratulations and visits from civil and military officials, and then there are the congratulations from the envoys of various countries. These are all empty and boring. Although it is very boring, it cannot be shown.

However, on the day when Guo Kai took office, the news that the army of Yan State was completely wiped out spread to Qin, Zhao, Han, and Yan. It is a miracle that such a unit can survive until now after confirming the news without any certainty.

"It would be good if that army didn't disband on its own in the middle of the road," said the military observers of the Qin Military Observation Group. They would confirm the gossip without confirming it.

After the confirmation by the military observer team, the news quickly spread to other countries, especially through telegrams. In Qin State, it can also be transmitted by telephone. This news means that Yan State has lost its last armed force. There is no longer any armed force capable of effective resistance between the capital of Yan State and the Qi Army

Then, as long as the Qi army continues to move forward, it can occupy the entire country of Yan, because there are no other armed forces in the country of Yan, even if there is a princely army, it cannot save the country of Yan, because the princely army is undergoing intensive training in the Guanzhong area of ​​Qin State, although the recruitment work The progress is relatively smooth, but after all, the personnel are not yet fully in place. Although Zhao Guo conducted the Iron Fist military exercise, there is still a big gap between the combat effectiveness of the troops and the combat troops of the Qi Army.

When this news came, the envoys of the Yan Kingdom could not sit still. They kept contacting Shang Wen, Zhao Guo’s new prime minister, Guo Kai, and South Korea’s Zhang Liang. They hoped that these countries could extend their assistance. After that, as long as they give assistance, everything can be negotiated.

Not only that, Yan State is also constantly seeking help from the bankers of Qin State, but the bankers are in a wait-and-see attitude, or they are actively moving around in Xianyang because the bank has lent a large amount of money to Yan State.

Considering various factors, Shang Wen decided to urgently hold a four-nation meeting in Handan, Zhao State. The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss how to solve the Yan State issue.

"I very much hope that all countries can send troops as soon as possible. You must know that there is no force between the Qi army and our capital that can resist the advance of the other side." Ju Xin said anxiously

"In this situation, we also know that the key to the problem is that we cannot mobilize the army in time. It takes a lot of time to mobilize the army and I just took office today," Guo Kai said.

This is indeed the case in Zhao Guo, but Guo Kai also has another meaning, that is, if Yan Guo wants to send troops as soon as possible, then Zhao Guo must get actual benefits.

"This is a war of opportunity. Judging from the large number of orders, Qin is so busy holding a meeting. I think there must be huge interests in it," Zhang Liang said to his assistant.

South Korea still doesn't know what specific agreement between Qin State and Zhao State will do, but this matter must be related to Yan State and has huge interests. However, since South Korea is now participating in this meeting, South Korea wants to participate in it, especially It is the war of Yan State. The war is not only about fighting everyone, but also needs a lot of logistics supplies, especially the supply of light industrial products. South Korea has an advantage in this regard. There are a large number of factories in the Xinzheng area of ​​South Korea that process quilts and some food processing factories. Some canned food, canned sausage, biscuits, instant noodles, etc. These things are closely related to the war. Considering this, South Korea also wants to participate in it, especially the military logistics supply issue of Yan State, which will bring a large number of military orders to South Korea. These orders are enough for South Korea. economic stimulus

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The meeting of the four countries each has its own plans, especially the state of Qin, which is greatly influenced by its own business groups, especially the military enterprises, which urgently need a large number of military orders to maintain the production activities and operations of the factories.

South Korea’s idea is very close to that of Qin State, that is, to get a large number of logistics supplies orders from Yan State. In this regard, Zhang Liang is relatively calm. He thinks that the relationship between Qin State and Zhao State is currently close. Shang Wen hates Guo Kai, but Guo Kai Kai seems to be very close to Shang Wen, because he was able to come to power because of the help of the Qin State Consortium, so his attitude towards Qin State is relatively clear, that is, being too close, so at the conference table, Shang Wen and the new prime minister of Zhao State sat together What's even more rare is that the prime minister kept discussing with Shang Wen. Even though Shang Wen didn't want to talk about it, it was a state matter after all.

"I think we should send troops as soon as possible. Only in this way can we further win over and control the comfort of Yan. If we don't send troops, then the money we get will be in vain," Guo Kai said calculatingly.

"But currently we only have a small number of combat units close to Yan State, and Qin State, you also know that it is not easy to send troops with great fanfare in this situation. There is an agreement between you and Yan State, which has existed between the two countries for a long time," Shang Wen said.

"But comforting Yan is the most important thing at the moment." Guo Kai is calculating like a businessman. Guo Kai's idea is to earn the first sum of money that Zhao should earn from Yan. As he said, and if he wants to continue to make some achievements, he will need a lot of money, but according to Zhao's current situation, it is impossible to have so much money, so he first thought of his goal, Yan, his neighbor. Qin’s money is not very easy to earn, especially since Qin has always been in an advanced state, which is not easy for Zhao.

"I understand this, but you have to understand the fact that it is difficult for Qin to use large-scale ground forces at present, and you have also read the white paper of our military." Shang Wen waved his hand

White Paper Qin is also currently the only country that can disclose its own defense plan. The white paper is a public written statement because it uses a white cover, so it is called a white paper. Qin’s defense plan for this year is to reduce military expenditures, and a large-scale battle is impossible. It is impossible for Qin to use large-scale ground forces

"This year is a year for Qin to reduce military spending. With such a small amount of military spending this year, it is impossible to support Qin to send troops. Even if there is military spending, we can pass a special bill, but domestic opposition will rise. This will affect my future elections. You should understand the situation.” Actually, Shangwen himself doesn’t know whether he will participate in the next prime minister election, but this is a very good reason because no one will make fun of his future, such as sitting in front of Shangwen. this one

"Well, I understand." Guo Kai nodded and Shang Wen also nodded slightly, expressing that the other party understands and is very pleased

However, neither side has a good way to solve the current predicament. The South Korean side hopes to join in, but seeing that the relationship between Qin and Zhao is not normal, Zhang Liang thinks that his views need to be discussed in private, especially from the war of Yan. get some war money

Representatives of Yan State are very anxious, but their bottom line is to protect Yan State's two major economic zones. One is Liaoxi and Liaodong, and the other is the area north of Yanshan Mountain. These two areas are the most important areas that Yan State cannot lose. One of the developed areas is the coal mining and iron smelting base, and the other is the important gold trading area of ​​Yan State. These two areas are currently the two largest economic belts of Yan State.

These two economic belts are also the capital that Yan State can sit down and talk about. Yan State has abundant coal mines in the two regions of western Liaoning and Eastern Liao. These coals are open-pit coal, which is easy to mine and can be transported by railway to various cities and towns in the north of Qin State. The coal mines of China are also aimed at the north of Qin State, so the two coal mines compete fiercely. Zhao State wants to take this opportunity to squeeze out the market share of Yan State to achieve the goal of dominating the market. However, Qin State will not let this happen because after the monopoly Absolutely no good what Qin needs is cheap raw materials not expensive coal mines

The four-nation meeting started under the calculation of all parties. All parties have their own goals and are very clear. It is very difficult to unify the interests of all parties. Shang Wen is carefully listening to the opinions of all parties. It is recommended to have a private conversation at the same time. People always want to talk about these issues during a meal, and it is best in a situation where there is a lot of freedom, such as a buffet.

While the four northern countries were discussing how to help the Yan State repel the Qi army, the southern Chu State was not idle. The special envoy of the Qin State finally passed the letter from the Qin State to Shouyang, the State of Chu. It was a very difficult journey. Changing from a train to a car Cars are difficult to walk on the dirt roads of the Chu State, and soon replaced by horse-drawn carriages. The horse-drawn carriages are very bumpy. Although the design of the Qin State horse-drawn carriages pays great attention to the shock absorption effect, it still cannot withstand the difficulty of walking on the dirt roads of the Chu State, especially when going down. In a place where it rains, the special envoy of the State of Qin will almost be turned into a clay figurine.

Later, it was the local two-wheeled horse-drawn cart and ox cart that solved the problem. With its high adaptability, the two-wheeled vehicle sent the special envoy of the State of Qin to the State of Chu. Private soldiers and various local powers also control the most profitable commercial activities in Chu State at the same time

Although the royal power has not been emptied, the cohesion is generally not strong. This is one of the important reasons why Chu was destroyed by Qin. Although Chu is large, it is useless if the cohesion is not strong. Although Qin was not as big as Chu in the beginning The population is not as good as that of Chu State, but the number of soldiers is comparable, but the cohesion of Qin State is very strong. This is one of the important reasons why Qin State can be strong. Qin State has a strong cohesion force, especially Qin State is currently developing strongly.

The content of the letter is to hope that Chu State can rectify the problem of water piracy in the Yangtze River, and also hope that Chu State can strengthen port construction. What needs to be pointed out is because of the road conditions. Qin State’s plan for the concession has not yet been communicated. It is extremely superficial and the content is obviously inclined to the side of Qin

"The state of Qin is trying to steal our business," said a nobleman of the state of Chu

"Qin State strengthened the port facilities. Our ships were able to dock before. Theirs could not. If their ships could dock, in comparison, two ships from Chu State can equal one ship from Qin State. This is obviously a disadvantage for us Chu State. Such a request is absolutely unacceptable," said the Chu nobleman who spoke