The weapon tycoon who traveled to Daqin

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It was in the morning at this time, and the "Observator" was the morning newspaper, and the newspaper had already been sent out.To preempt this great source.The newspaper took emergency printing measures and made every effort to publish the news.Because it's a small newspaper.Few people bought it, and there were many newspaper offices, so the competition was fierce.Everyone is grabbing all the new news they can come across.Even if it is a wrong message.

"Warning! Warning! Heavy rain is coming" a young man who had just wandered over from South Korea shouted loudly.

The public always likes news that is a little bit surprising.Because only in this way can their curiosity be aroused.So people paid for newspapers one after another. When they saw that the newspaper had only one and a half lines of fonts, they thought that the newspaper was crazy about making money.They did, however, leave the newspaper behind.Because this newspaper can be exchanged for the next edition for free, and the next edition will introduce the reasons for the heavy rain.This sales method is also forced to helpless.In order to catch up with the news.Plus typography issues.Newspapers had to adopt this messaging strategy.

The news spread instantly.There was a lot of discussion.

"Hey, you said, there is really heavy rain today. It's such a hot day. Can it rain?" A butcher shop owner chatted with customers in his free time.

"Who knows, you didn't read the newspaper, what did you say, the barometer, the sudden drop or something. Anyway, we'll just wait and see today. If it doesn't go down, I'll take this newspaper and ask for money, and report the newspaper office. Seal his account." The customer said a little excitedly.

The president of the newspaper is also worried.If it doesn't rain.Then this newspaper is completely over.It's a gamble.

King Qin was shocked when he saw the news.He was also curiously standing outside the hall waiting for the rainstorm. It stands to reason that this time is indeed a time of frequent rainstorms, but no one has accurately calculated that it will rain.This is a bit strange.Strange.

It was still scorching sun in the morning.Kung fu at noon suddenly changed the sky.The dark clouds of ** pressed down, like a heavenly soldier descending to earth.This day has been guaranteed to be a lot of heavy rain.The president of the newspaper took a look.All of a sudden and that reporter jumped up.The newspaper was saved. The Observer is on fire.

The people in Xianyang are also talking about it.

"Hey, let's just say it. Judging by the posture, it must be a torrential rain, and there may be hailstorms." An old man said.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Boom." It was like the thunder of Qin's hundreds of cannons.Speaking of heavy rain pouring down.At this time, the day turned into darkness, and the heavy rain seemed to be pouring down.

"Huh la la la." It rained heavily for half an hour.And there are hailstones the size of eggs in the middle.This is the first time people have seen such a heavy rain.

After the rain stopped, people started talking.

"This newspaper is really strange. It can predict when it will rain and how much it will rain. This is really strange." A pedestrian said with a thumbs up.

Inside Xianyang Palace.King Qin was overjoyed.This is the first time since Daqin that such a more accurate forecast of rainfall has been made.Qin Wang immediately ordered to go to the newspaper office to have a look in person.Check out what this newspaper has to offer to predict the weather.

After inquiring, the King of Qin knew that the news originally came from the Heavenly Army.Therefore, the king of Qin immediately ordered Shangwen to come to see him.But I went to the Qin Army and Tian Army flight base in the north as if I found a treasure.

The reason why King Qin attached importance to it was not only to be able to forecast the weather.More importantly, King Qin is still guided by traditional agriculture-oriented thinking. In his opinion, being able to predict weather conditions will undoubtedly add a great boost to Qin's agricultural production.

434 Further cuts in military spending

King Qin's convoy quickly arrived at the Qin Juntian Army base in the north.Space Force soldiers are working hard to maintain their flight fields.Because the heavy rain washed the runway they had leveled with potholes.

The runway has not been paved with asphalt on a large scale like later generations, because the space army has insufficient funds.All their funds are used to design and build brand new airships.Especially the latest hydrogen airship.Hydrogen comes from the reaction of dilute sulfuric acid with iron.Although the reaction was slow, an explosive gas was unexpectedly collected.While exploring the gas, chemists discovered that the gas is very light.According to the chemistry handbook, this is hydrogen gas.Therefore, the space army, which invests the most in scientific research, has priority in obtaining the right to use hydrogen.Secondly, they transferred this technology to a glass manufacturing factory, because there is a contract between the two, and the glass manufacturing factory should give priority to providing Tianjun glass tubes for the manufacture of barometers.Also called altimeter.So the glass factory separated a department specifically for the research of the Tianjun.

After King Qin got off the car, he immediately went to check the barometer that could predict the weather.

Captain Ma Zhendong excitedly gave a series of introductions to King Qin.Qin Wang also had a strong interest in this kind of barometer that can predict weather conditions.for example.He heard that if this thing did not go up one step, it could mean that the airship went up about ten steps, so he wanted to check it out himself.In desperation, the Tianjun could only drag out an airship to demonstrate to King Qin.It was not the first time King Qin took an airship.But the Space Force officers were still very nervous.

After careful inspection, the flight captain, Xu Lei, personally drove the airship and prepared a whole set of safety measures for King Qin.Lift off to check the use of the altimeter.

The king of Qin seemed to have given priority.But Shang Wen was very busy, because the rainstorm came at a very bad time, and agriculture was undoubtedly the most affected by this rainstorm.Qin's agriculture has just entered the era of farmers.Farmers also borrow a lot from banks.Agriculture is often the hardest hit by severe weather.From the moment he saw the newspaper, Shangwen could only watch the rainstorm.Because the forecast period is too short.Moreover, the rainstorm is coming, and no effective measures can be taken.In addition, communication is poor at this time.There was no time to prepare.

Since it is impossible to prepare, then only remedial measures can be taken.Shang Wen and Meng Yi began to discuss some countermeasures.At the same time, they also sent people to the fields to actually investigate the disaster situation.

The agricultural planting structure of the Qin State has undergone major changes, and wheat has surpassed corn to become the largest crop.This is mainly due to the impact of futures.Wheat has been in a high price band for a long time, which has stimulated the production of wheat.Moreover, the staple food, which is ground into flour from wheat, began to enter thousands of households.This is also the reason why wheat can quickly overthrow corn and become the number one within a year.

The wheat in Qin State is wheat.rather than winter wheat.Because, in winter, wheat is spreading, and when it blooms, it is quickly sown.I also encountered some small situations when sowing.water.Wheat needs a lot of water.Fortunately, because a large amount of land was concentrated in the hands of a few people, and with the role of Zheng Guoqu in Qin Guoguan, nothing major happened, but a warning was given.That is, there must be a sum of money to build some small agricultural water conservancy facilities, so as to completely lay the foundation of Qin's agricultural production.This is also an inevitable requirement for large-scale agricultural production.

It is not yet known how much the agriculture has suffered, but a sum of money must be set aside to make up for this loss.The core of Qin's legal system is to severely punish tired people.This is almost in line with the nature of a large number of people who encouraged spontaneous participation in the later period.

&nbCannot directly allocate funds for disaster relief, which will lead to a large number of tired people.This is not the original intention of relief.Shangwen decided to solve the agricultural problem by means of coordination, zhengfu guarantee, and a large number of corresponding follow-up measures.

The specific measures include, for the loan of the farmer, zhengfu came forward to provide a second guarantee, and asked the bank to extend the period appropriately.At the same time, zheng fu provided interest-free loans to farmers who were seriously affected by the disaster in the form of setting up an agricultural fund.

&nbEncourage some companies to participate in agricultural construction in the form of capital contribution and partnership with farmers, or in the form of tax exemption.Mainly water conservancy.Another is the establishment of specialized agricultural research institutions.Mainly to study chemical fertilizers and pesticides.and greenhouse cultivation techniques.For more modern drip irrigation technology.Shangwen allocated funds in the form of Zheng Fu funding.

Preliminary statistics.The sum is around 20.Money is always not enough to spend, and this is the amount of military expenditure for a super-large-scale exercise.Shangwen decided to ask the General Staff and Guowei Mansion to suspend the exercise for a while.Let the troops enter a state of rest.Then solve the exercise problem through diplomatic channels.Qin can't spend it anymore. Zheng Fu is short of money.

Just as Shangwen was discussing countermeasures, King Qin's order came.After receiving the order, Shang Wen believed that it was time to ask the King of Qin to further reduce military expenditure on a large scale.There is a reason for this.Internal economic construction.

When Shang Wen came to the base, King Qin happened to get off the airship happily.Before Shang Wen had time to salute, he was stopped by King Qin.

"Mr. Qin is here. I am very happy. This barometer is really a good thing. It can measure both altitude and weather. Good. I have decided. We will establish a weather station like Tianjun in the whole country. In order to Provide accurate weather information for Qin." King Qin said happily.

"Your Majesty, although this barometer is good, it is difficult to build. It also costs a lot of money. Now the military expenditure accounts for a large proportion. It may be difficult to maintain." Shangwen directly expressed his opinion.

"What does this have to do with military expenses?" King Qin asked strangely.

"Your Majesty, military expenditure now accounts for more than [-]% to [-]% of Zheng Fu's expenditure. In addition to this military exercise, the cost has soared all the way, and it is close to [-]%. But the effect is not very great. Just canceled some orders. As soon as part of it was suppressed, it immediately rebounded. The military expenditure is too large. So many things are difficult to carry out. For example, this weather station. If it is not needed by the Space Force, I am afraid that this weather The station will be abolished." Shang Wen said.

"Oh. But isn't this weather station out of military expenses?" King Qin asked.

"Yes, but military expenditures are mainly used for war, military exercises, and construction expenditures are too small." Shangwen said.

"En." Qin Wang frowned and gave a grace.

435 The Necessity of Cutting Military Expenditures

"Military spending is simply too high. So many things can't be expanded, such as education spending. Our money simply can't build as many public schools, even if they are built. We don't have enough money to pay those teachers. For this reason, I vacated all the yamen and reserved them for public schools. In order to reduce political expenses.” Shangwen gave an example helplessly.

King Qin still knew about this matter.Because the newspapers used to cover it in full.The public is very supportive of this move.They believed that the prime minister was right.well done.

"Military expenditure is still huge. It is very difficult for us to plan for the next step. I can't go on like this." Shang Wen continued.

"Tell me about your next plan." King Qin asked.

"My next plan is to firstly reduce military expenditure on a large scale. Military expenditure should be controlled below 40.00% of the overall expenditure. In the coming year, it will be lowered." Shangwen first stated his estimated goal.Shangwen has put in a lot of effort this time.Cut military spending in half first.

"Well, then, how to guard our vast territory of Great Qin?" King Qin asked.

"Well, I have already proposed an idea, which is to build a brigade-level combat unit and station a brigade in the newly established state. In addition, we have now established a large number of security guards and armed personnel of trading companies. They are the Qin State As long as you issue a general mobilization order, your majesty, these people will immediately become an army capable of conscripting and fighting." Shang Wen said.

King Qin heard it.smile slightly.

Shang Wen was afraid that King Qin might misunderstand, so he further explained.

"In addition, a large number of militiamen can be recruited to join the army. They have their own guns. Moreover, our military production can now meet our needs. This is not a problem. Moreover, we can raise soldiers to the civilian population. Scale cuts in military spending. One brigade in the garrison is enough. Add our security, trade armed personnel, who have been on the offensive for a long time, and the security problem has been solved. Some militias can also participate if necessary. Most importantly, these armed Officers of the people, non-commissioned officers. From the military school. The military school will teach them how to defend their country."

"En. I know all of this. After cutting military expenditures." King Qin continued.

"Full development of our existing territorial potential." Shang Wen said.

"Tell me." King Qin waved his hand.

"I plan to develop the south according to the state model. Establish a naval base in the south. Then vigorously develop the shipping industry. And build a series of factories in Bashu. We will open the Yangtze River waterway through the navy. Then, through a series of military, diplomatic , Trade means. Set up the Qin State Concession in Chu State. Then dump a large amount of our goods. Then import their raw materials." Shang Wen said.

"This is very good. The widow can take Chu State without a single soldier." King Qin said.

"Our navy can still move forward. After entering the sea, whether it is going south or north, there are a large number of positional areas that have not been occupied. The Marine Corps we formed uses this to establish overseas states and follow these coastal states Encroach on the mainland step by step. Then control the entire region." Shang Wen said.