Great Qin had a prosperous age

Chapter 645: Preparing Elites (please give me a monthly recommendation ticket!)

"In order to relieve the suffering of the common people, I want to reduce the expenditures of the imperial court. Over the years, the empire's allocation of military rations to various parts of the world has already exceeded expenditures. Zhao Tuo's 30-strong army is stationed in Jingchu, which is far away from Guanzhong. There was no continuous supply of food. Although no one in the court dared to mention this matter, wouldn't it be because these 30 troops have been cultivating their own crops over the years. In the end, they ended up occupying the land of Jingchu villagers."

"How many people in the Jingchu army should be complaining. What's more, these 30 troops have not participated in the war for ten years. If I really want to recall them, what will happen to their old and frail soldiers? If I really want to recall them, what will happen to them? If we really want to recall the army, where will the military expenses for the 30-strong army come from, and where should the 30-strong army be stationed, at Lantian Camp?"

"I heard that today's Lantian Camp is no longer what it used to be."

This series of cross-examinations was so sharp that Meng Tian was speechless for a moment.

The two faced off for a long time, and finally Meng Tian said:

"I'm worried that if your Majesty doesn't have reliable soldiers around you, it might be difficult to conquer the world. Especially at this critical moment."

Zhang Han also stepped forward at the right time:

"Your Majesty, I believe that what Dazhuguo said is very true. Our Qin country has always been famous for its many soldiers and generals. Now that your Majesty is sitting on a country of ten thousand chariots, it is natural to build a new army so that it can be worthy of your Majesty's army. Wise and powerful. Without such an invincible army, I am afraid that those who peek at the picturesque mountains and rivers of the empire will take advantage of the loopholes."

"I understand what you two are thinking. However, it is not easy to mobilize an army in times of war, but it is not easy in times of peace."

Listening to Meng Tian, ​​he always felt that the second generation was afraid of this and that, which was a bit of a woman's benevolence.

That’s it!That’s it!He was the late Emperor who stayed with the Second Emperor and helped him change his bad habit of being indecisive.

"Your Majesty, I have offended you today. If what your Majesty said today is spread, it will inevitably make people laugh. How can your Majesty say that it is easier to recruit soldiers in wartime, but it is difficult in peace and prosperity. You know, there are not enough manpower in wartime, and recruiting soldiers is even more difficult. It is necessary to send a special army to forcibly recruit strong men. In peacetime, every strong man is at home, wouldn't it be more convenient for the county magistrate to send newly selected troops to guard the border."

"I'm afraid that Dazhu Kingdom is wrong, but the fact is exactly the opposite. The world has been peaceful for decades, and now everyone is looking for a piece of precious land to farm at home and live and work in peace and contentment. If you can make a living by farming at home, why do you have to volunteer to join the army? If someone wants to force them to join the army, they will not be happy."

"The reason why it is easier to recruit strong men during wartime is actually because of social unrest, refugees everywhere, farmland abandoned, and no food, clothing or shelter. In order to make a living, many strong men join the military camp."

"Most common people are short-sighted and only act for the immediate benefit. If they are hungry and recruit them into the army, they will naturally be happy; but if they have enough food and clothing, they will definitely not be willing to recruit them into the army at this time. "

"And after decades of war, people all over the world have suffered for a long time, and they don't want to see wars continue to happen."

[In the Chu-Han War, Liu Ji initially mobilized the people in Guanzhong, but he wasted a lot of effort. 】

After Meng Tian heard this, he naturally felt that what the Second Emperor said was quite reasonable.

But he was still a little unconvinced and thought about giving it a try after returning home. Is it true that no one in this generation is a soldier?

Meng Tian was still sitting, and he said extremely sadly:

"If all the strong men in the world have no intention of joining the army and only think about their wives and children at home, they have no blood and the national customs are gone!"

"Sima Wuyi, what do you think about this matter?"

"Your Majesty, please forgive me for my sin of presumptuously guessing your Majesty's thoughts. Only in this way can I dare to say anything."

"There are no outsiders today. Say anything."

"I think that your Majesty is more eager than anyone else to have such an invincible army. But your Majesty also knows better than anyone that now that the world is at peace, training the army is different from the past, and the food and expenses required are more important than during wartime. , and without actual combat experience, these soldiers often need more training, so it is difficult to become successful in a short period of time."

"Given the current situation in the country, there are many ways to cultivate an invincible army at this time. One is to prepare an elite ace force as soon as possible in the shortest possible time, which is to draw elites from military camps all over the world. But I believe that doing so will reduce the strength of the local army, and local forces may have a tendency to rise. Especially since His Majesty has only been on the throne for only two years, they have already been ready to make a move."

"Secondly, I heard that His Majesty is good at looking at problems from the perspective of development. After the war has ended for 14 years, the soldiers and horses in the armies all over the world have also grown 14 years old. Some people in the army have even passed the age of octogenarians. Some people are in the army, and when they joined the army, they were yellow-haired children, but now they are people who should have started a family long ago, but they have been in the army for a long time, and even women can easily Can’t see it.”

"I think that in response to this situation, we can first let the armies all over the world sort out their rosters, remove the old people from the military, and release them back home. Only the young and strong ones will stay in the army, and at the same time, they will be in the army. Send beauties into the army for entertainment. This can reduce military expenditures, and secondly, it can boost military morale. Then, each garrison can recruit local soldiers on its own to strengthen its strength."

After hearing this, Meng Tian only felt that this was a hidden danger.He was a general. The people in the military camp only listened to the general's words, but not the emperor's orders.The Second Emperor was completely different from the First Emperor and did not have a high reputation in the military.There will no longer be any soldiers in the world who have such high respect for the First Emperor. As long as he gives an order, he will go through fire and water without hesitation.

"As for the large army that your Majesty is looking forward to, I believe that it can only be selected in the middle of the pass, but it will only be a standing army. It will be released to farm in the spring, harvest in the autumn, and drill during the rest of the time. It will be able to scare the outside world. In this way It might as well be farming time, and secondly, you can prepare for war.”

Zhang Han couldn't help but feel anxious after hearing this. This Sima Wuyi was indeed extraordinary and thought of things too quickly.

"Thirdly, I have a vague suspicion in my heart that His Majesty wants to take the Lishan prisoners under his command. These prisoners are all in their prime. Now the imperial mausoleum is about to be completed. As long as His Majesty issues an edict, by then , these 20 prisoners must be extremely grateful to Your Majesty, and will definitely be willing to swear allegiance to Your Majesty to the death."

Sima Wuyi's proposal hit a man's deathbed.

Zhang Han sat on his knees in a daze on the table, with mixed feelings in his heart.

(End of this chapter)