Chapter 4008: Smuggling and piracy

Aiji, Thebes, the Admiralty of the Free Army. A large number of sailors are being recruited here. The army recruits local gangsters, while the Navy of the Free Army is all poor people. Why, because they are able to adapt to the navy's harsh conditions, the newly established Free Army Admiralty recruits such people.

The Koreans quickly adjusted the Mediterranean navy strategy. They began to build their own armed merchant ships, which recruited a large number of navy and sailors. In fact, they needed such people.

"Have you heard? Although the Admiralty Department recruits few people, but the salary is still good." A lover said excitedly. The Central Plains dialect has become the official language here. If you want to be an official, you must speak the Central Plains dialect. If you don't speak it, it is impossible to enter the officialdom. The local language education was quickly transferred to the Central Plains dialect. Some of Aiji’s languages ​​have begun to be lost. This is the decline of a civilization.

This is the official state. In Thebes, there are still many private merchant ships that are rapidly expanding. There are too many gangs formed by land ruffians and gangs. They have also joined the pirate organization. Because of the smuggling business, sometimes more than Yapian's business is still going fast.

The first batch of smuggling ships that transported arms have already sent telegrams. They made a lot of money. The money came from the spoils of the Carthage Expeditionary Army. Then they handed the spoils to the Bank of Korea, and the Bank of Korea gave them a passbook. In this case, They have made a lot of money steadily, and they can also transport it back by themselves, and the money earned may be several times that.

Not only that, the crazy behavior of the Hannibal Expeditionary Army also brought other things. For example, they would rob some Italian city-states frantically, because the artillery in their hands was difficult to deal with, and some city-states decided themselves for their own safety. Buy a large amount. This can greatly improve their safety. What they need is this, rather than making their situation more complicated. In such a situation, what they need is such a state.

"Although it sounds crazy, under such a situation, our situation will become very favorable. This is an important reason for smuggling activities and the participation of gangs." An officer of the South Korean Navy said. .

The security situation in Italy has created a huge demand for arms and weapons, and this stimulus must be caused by the arrival of Hannibal. But this is an opportunity for Korean businessmen and smugglers. Smuggling activities began to become rampant. This may also be a chain reaction.

A large number of smuggling ships and armed merchant ships began to gather frantically. Their main task was to face a series of new situations. In such a situation, all they need to do is to make their situation even better. Advantageous. The situation will be more conducive to their new situation.

Loma, inside Hannibal's barracks.

The soldiers of the Carthage Expeditionary Army had to build fortifications, as did the Romans on the opposite side. Both sides were digging and digging, just like two huge marmot populations, they continued to conduct defensive operations. Dig trenches.

"Damn Korean." Hannibal scolded. Then put down the binoculars in their hands, and the Romans finally walked out of their fortress. Once their troops walked out, they quickly dug trenches and entered a state of combat defense. Machine guns were not very effective on them, and the bombardment of artillery was very limited. After all, they They couldn't hit every shell into their trenches, the amount needed was too great. This will aggravate their logistical pressure. Hannibal is unwilling to do this. It would be too bad for him to do so, but it is also very unfavorable to him. This is the situation.

"The situation is not only very unfavorable for us, it has made our situation very bad." Li Wei also said worriedly.

"It is said that the Aiji smugglers are not authentic. The weapons they sent us, but they sold part of the weapons to some local city-states. Because they gave us a lot more money than us, they were naturally willing to accept it. Such a thing, but the result is that it took us a long time to attack such a city-state." Li Wei said angrily.

"This is the case with the merchants, and we have no way, unless we set a higher price than theirs, but then, our offensive revenue will be reduced and the cost will become more expensive." Hannibal said. To.

"Well, there is also the defense of the Loma people. Their defense has begun to enter an unprecedented action. Their situation is crazier than we thought." Li Wei said.

"Yes, these trenches have had a great impact on us. Our artillery and machine gun advantages have been digested a lot. Not only that, if we need to occupy these places, we need a lot of soldiers and manpower. , And the material strength is far worse than the Buddha and the ghost. Any time before us, this way, it became a war of attrition. You and I know that we encountered such a situation when we eliminated the Loma army before. In such a situation, we have no advantage at all." Hannibal said.

"This is very, very unfavorable for us." Hannibal said worriedly. Hannibal’s advantage lies in movement. They are an expeditionary force, and the offensive becomes extremely disadvantageous. Under such a situation, once it stops and enters the attrition battle, the situation will be extremely disadvantageous. This situation will give They caused great losses.

"We must move, not stop, we must turn." Li Wei said.

"Yeah." Hannibal nodded, but he was a little worried. What he worried was that when they exercise, the other side will also exercise. Every time they follow behind them, they will be seriously dragged to death. This is extremely detrimental to Hannibal’s military operations, and he also found that the Roma’s equipment also appeared with musketeers, which means that the opponent is also learning and has a certain counterattack ability. , This is not a good start for him.

Inside Loma City.

"Our military defensive operations have entered a brand new combat state, as you have seen. Our situation will be very beneficial to us. Digging trenches and trapping Hannibal to death." Scipio walked on the street with Li Fu said the two people.

"Yeah, a lot of things become boring. I am a cavalry officer. We should launch an offensive. I think the strategy you have put forward is correct. We should go to Spain instead of staying in this **** Roman city." Li Fu persuaded it.

"This is unlikely. No consul is interested in Spain. It takes a lot of courage. Also, Rome’s finances cannot support it. You know, the expedition will cost more money unless You don’t need supplies. This kind of thing is quite difficult for military commanders. It will cost them more energy to deal with such a thing. Believe me, this kind of thing, I think, we still don’t want to go. Do it better." Scipio said.

"If a crisis arises, I advise you to do this, because it will do you a lot, trust me, Scipio. You are very young, but you need to display your political ambitions and yours. Commanding ability, Loma’s political arena is full of qualifications. Although this qualification is very important, it may make you play a big role, but I don’t think such things can make your situation much better, you know. In many cases, many things will not develop like this." Li Fu said.

"You mean, let me go to Spain?" Scipio asked.

"Yes, that's where you should need it. You don't need supplies, you can rob the Carthaginian military supplies. This kind of thing is very simple for us. We usually do this. It’s just that we carry forward this situation and things are as simple as that.” Li Fu said.

"I need to think about it," Scipio nodded and said. He believed that Li Fu was right, but Loma’s series of legal provisions restricted his practice. Only in special and extraordinary periods would he not consider such methods to do so. But now, Scipio 'S age is still too young.

Qin State, Xianyang. Prime Minister's House.

"This is not protecting trade at all, but a naked pirate cause." Shang Wen said after reading the report submitted by the Secretary of the Navy.

"Yes, Prime Minister, we think so too, because according to our intelligence reports. Some armed merchant ships were directly involved in the robbery. They even robbed several Carthage merchant ships under the banner of rescue. Carthage merchants kept on However, the South Korean government has never paid much attention to such things. With the encouragement of their Admiralty, this situation has become more and more serious. Koreans, Zhao Guoren, they are all crazy to join in, I think, it won’t take long. , Maybe the Carthaginians will also participate, because this will greatly involve other businessmen. They are like sharks, as long as they smell a little blood, they will be extremely crazy. This kind of killing will become extremely crazy. Crazy." The Secretary of the Navy emphasized.

"Okay. We can't manage this matter. As long as our Qin people's commercial profits are not infringed, it's okay. As for other countries, we can't do anything." Shang Wen said after some adjustments. The Secretary of the Navy looked at the prime minister, because it was very unexpected.