Chapter 435: The need for military spending cuts

"Military expenditures are too large. So many things cannot be developed, such as education expenditures. Our money simply cannot build so many public schools, even if they are built. Our funds are not enough to pay those teachers. Yes. For this reason, I vacated all the yamen. Leave them to public schools. In order to reduce government expenditure." Shang Wen reluctantly gave an example.

King Qin still knew about this matter. Because the newspaper has covered it all. The people are very supportive of this move. They believe that the prime minister is doing the right thing. well done.

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

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

"My next plan is to cut military expenditures on a large scale first. Military expenditures will be controlled below 40% of total expenditures. In the coming year, I will lower them." Shang Wen first set out his expected goals. Shangwen did a lot of work this time. Military expenditures were first cut in half.

"Well, then, how do I guard the vast territory of Daqin?" King Qin asked.

"This, I have already put forward an idea, which is to build a brigade-level combat unit to garrison a brigade in the newly established state. In addition, we now have a large number of security guards and armed personnel from trading companies. They are the Qin State. The reserve force of China. As long as the king issues a general mobilization order, these people can immediately become an army capable of fighting well." Shang Wen said.

King Qin listened. Smiled slightly.

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

"In addition, a large number of militias can also 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, by raising soldiers to the civilian population. We can expand. Reduce military expenditures on a large scale. One brigade in the garrison is enough. In addition, our security and trade armed personnel have been on the offensive for a long time, and the security problem has been resolved. If necessary, some militias can also participate. Most importantly, these armed forces The officers of the personnel, noncommissioned officers. Come from the military academy. The military academy will teach them how to defend their country."

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

"Fully exploit our existing territorial potential." Shang Wen said.

"Talk about it." King Qin waved his hand.

"I plan to develop the South in accordance with the state model. Establish a naval base in the South. Then vigorously develop the shipbuilding industry. And build a series of factories in Bashu. We will open the Yangtze River channel through the navy. Then, through a series of military and diplomatic activities. , The means of trade. Set up the Qin concession in Chu State. Then dump our goods in large quantities. Then import their raw materials." Shang Wen said.

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

"Our navy can continue to advance. After entering the sea, whether it is south or north. There are a large number of locations that have not been occupied. The Marine Corps we formed uses this to establish overseas states and follow these coastal states. Grab the inland step by step. Then control the entire area." Shang Wen said.

"Yes. That should be the case. Those southern Vietnamese would never expect that the widows would come from the sea. This way the transportation problem will be solved all at once. Very good. Very good." King Qin applauded.

"The most important thing is that our navy can attack Qi from the sea. Moreover, we have a large number of overseas states, which also produce salt and salted fish. We can dump Qi at one time. Qi's economy will not use much. It will collapse for a long time," Shang Wen continued.

"Widow has already heard about it. You have already established two Qin concessions in Yan State. This Yan country imports a large amount of Qin products from my country. Widow is very happy to hear that. So what's the situation in South Korea?" King Qin asked.

"South Korea. The minister has decided to support the South Korean princess to launch a mutiny. This exercise can just cover their secret assembly. After the mutiny. They will start in accordance with the secret agreement between the two countries." Shang Wen said.

"Mr. Qin's business is more powerful than the hundreds of thousands of armies of several generations of kings. Mr. Qin's destruction of the country can be said to be invisible." During this time, King Qin left everything to Shangwen to do. And Shang Wen immediately changed the traditional method in the past, boldly attacking the six countries with commercial warfare. King Qin is also reflecting on what the ancestors of Qin have done. At the same time, he also compared what Shangwen had done. He believes that although Shangwen's letting go is slow, the effect is indeed very effective. For example, a country of Yan can no longer escape from the control of Qin. They need to import a large amount of Qin's products to maintain it. Otherwise, this country will be destroyed by Zhao and Qi. With the deepening of the Qin concession. Yan Guo will not be able to break away from Qin's control, even if he wants to. People's hearts have long been gathered by the Qin State.

"My lord, to accomplish everything at present, it is necessary to reduce military expenditures. Qin will experience a situation where there has been no war for a long time. The large-scale army of the past can no longer be maintained." Shang Wen said. The reason why Shangwen reform was so effective at the beginning. It was because he unknowingly grasped the important line of Qin's huge combat power. Follow this line. He quickly expanded a large-scale land. When digesting and assimilating, it is bound to require that the army can no longer retain large-scale military personnel as before. It can be said that Shang Wen followed the traditional policy of "war" of the Qin State to reverse the trend of Qin State. It is a critical moment of turning around. Especially on the issue of military expenditures. Shangwen has done it once. The military has already shown a fierce response that time. If Shangwen does not touch this problem after a long time. It will definitely receive a fierce response from the military. In order to suppress the military. Shangwen wanted the support of King Qin. With the support of King Qin. The military can only retreat on a large scale on the issue of military expenditures.

"The widow understands. You want the widow to help you. With the help of the widow, the military expenditure can be reduced." King Qin put the question directly open and said. In fact, King Qin boldly delegated power to Shangwen. To a large extent, Shangwen's policies are developed on the bright side. And through the propaganda of the newspaper. These policies are even known to the six countries. The government is almost transparent. Moreover, it is not only King Qin, but also the general public. Qin Wang has nothing to worry about.

"The King." Shang Wen didn't know what to say. He bowed his hands and saluted.

"Widow supports Mr. Qin with all his strength." As he said, he tapped on the back of Shang Wen's hand.