Chapter 1310: Continuing the Past and Opening up the Future (Two Hundred) Overseas Arrangements

Regarding the current confrontation with Qin and the matter of destroying Qin, senior officials within the Han Dynasty have already reached a consensus. Destroying Qin is not a problem now, the question is how much price the Han is prepared to pay. The intention of King Gao Yuan of Han was very clear, he wanted to destroy Qin at the minimum cost.

This is not because Han officials are hot-headed and arrogant, but based on the comprehensive comparison between the two sides in economy, military, and management. Han has the overall upper hand in all aspects. More importantly, Qin may Facing the biggest civil strife since the founding of their country, the Han Dynasty is now a leader in politics and people, and everyone is united.

Gao Yuan is waiting for a suitable entry point, and for this, Gao Yuan does not mind waiting for a while longer. He is not short of time. Compared with time, he now values ​​the lives of Han soldiers.

-Pig-Pig-Island-Novel ww.{zhu}{zhu}{}; Although artillery has been developed, they are still not suitable for large-scale land warfare. The decisive force is still cold weapons, and in Gao Yuan's eyes , The people of Qin are almost becoming his people now. In the future battle to destroy Qin, if one more person survives, they will provide more help to the Han in the future.

This understanding, of course, comes from Gao Yuan's concepts that are completely different from those of this era.

"As for the expansion of the navy, we need to put it aside for the time being." Gao Yuan's eyes fell on Kou Shuguang, looking at Kou Shuguang's disappointed look, and then said: "Our ocean-going navy should also take a break now. , your next focus is to stabilize our rule in a series of new territories such as Fuso, Ryukyu, and the Malay Peninsula, and completely turn them into our raw material production areas. With your current military strength, you are enough to do all this. Sailing to farther oceans requires greater financial and material resources. Obviously, the current big man has no time to take care of it, and it is impossible to invest so many resources in it. Kou Yizheng wants to go to the deep blue. Wait until our Han Dynasty unifies the Central Plains."

"Yes!" Kou Shuguang nodded helplessly. Now that the king has spoken, it is the final conclusion.

"But this does not mean that you have nothing to do." Gao Yuan said with a smile: "In the next two years, the Navy will demobilize a group of veterans as soon as possible, and then recruit a large number of new recruits. Make good use of this time to recruit all the new recruits. Practice it.”

"Your Majesty, the current naval officers and soldiers are in their prime, and they are all very capable. Why do we have to demobilize them? Do you know how difficult it is for us to train this group of people?"

"Of course I know." Gao Yuan chuckled: "Kou Yizheng, look further ahead. Don't you want to go to the deep blue? Don't you need more sailors in the future? If you don't train now, will you come to the battlefield to sharpen your guns? "?"

Kou Shuguang sighed: "Actually, we only need to build a few more large ships to solve this problem."

The ministers in the room burst into laughter,

It seems that Kou Shuguang still doesn’t give up.

"You Kou Shuguang, don't you know how much it costs to build an ocean-going ship? You also know how much it costs to feed him, right? Stop talking about these useless things." Gao Yuan said with a smile: "Don't feel for these soldiers. It’s a pity that after they retire, they will earn several times more than when they served.”

Yan Shenghao looked at Kou Shuguang's puzzled look and explained with a smile: "Shuguang, after these naval officers and soldiers retire, are you still afraid that they will have no future? There are so many maritime merchants now. I'm afraid they will compete for them. They are experienced and familiar with everything on this waterway, and they are not afraid of war. I can guarantee you that they will be a hot commodity to maritime merchants. When the news of the retirement of naval officers and soldiers spreads, the naval base camp in Cangzhou will immediately be crowded with maritime merchants who come to recruit. I guess Yang Qing will be very annoyed by then, because there must be maritime merchants who find him through various channels. go."

"When these soldiers arrive on merchant ships, they will quickly teach what they learned in the navy to the sailors on merchant ships, including being aggressive and passionate." Gao Yuan said with a smile: "We will train a group of these ourselves. Bring us another batch of retired soldiers, and then our navy will have no shortage of manpower. Moreover, we currently do not have the financial resources to sail further, but that does not mean that maritime merchants will not dare to go, as long as there are enough. There is no shortage of people who take risks.”

"The king has decided to sell the latest batch of forged cannons to maritime merchants at a high price." Yan Shenghao continued with a smile.

"This won't work."

"Your Majesty, you can't."

As soon as Yan Shenghao said this, a voice of opposition immediately sounded in the study.

"What's the matter? Are you afraid that these maritime merchants will rebel against me?" Gao Yuan laughed, "Do you think this is possible?"

Wu Qi hesitated for a moment, "Your Majesty, there is no possibility of rebellion. These maritime merchants should also know that without big men, they are nothing. However, artillery is a powerful weapon for the military and the country. If it is sold to the people rashly, I am afraid it will be inappropriate. Let's not talk about anything else. , just keeping it secret is a problem. We don’t have a large-scale modeling force yet. What if it’s stolen by Qin Chu?”

"Wu Yizheng has overthought this matter." Wu Kai is now in charge of the Ministry of Industry. After what happened last year, Wu Kai is more concerned about the affairs of the Ministry of Industry, and he is also more or less interested in some military industries managed by the Ministry of Industry. Got some understanding. "It's not like you can imitate artillery just by looking at it. With the current industrial level of Qin and Chu, even if we give them a complete set of blueprints, they can't make it. They can't pass the level of just smelting iron and steel. ”

"It is enough to equip each merchant ship with one artillery piece. And only our retired sailors can operate these artillery pieces. There is no big problem with confidentiality. These merchants pay themselves to explore the way for us, etc. When we are able to go out on a large scale, we will not be blind." Gao Yuan said proudly: "Besides, selling the artillery to them will be a huge profit, right?"

Wu Kai chuckled: "No, I will naturally open my mouth when the time comes, and I won't be afraid that they won't buy it! This is much better than selling it to the Navy."

"Your Majesty, our National Security Bureau must place one person on each maritime merchant ship." Cao Tianci suddenly said on the side.

"You can do this yourself, don't ask me." Gao Yuan glanced at him sideways. "But one thing is, you don't want to make people feel uncomfortable."

"Yes, I understand."

"Okay, that's all for talking about this matter, and you have made the topic askew." Gao Yuan said calmly, "Let's talk about Fusang. Fusang itself. What I mean is that it is divided into four counties. The county chiefs They must be sent from our homeland, and the deputy will be selected locally. Of course, the premise is that we have enough respect for our big men. Lao Yan needs to worry more about this matter. After all, this is a matter that goes far away across the ocean. The candidates must be chosen carefully. They must be capable and willing to pursue a career, and they must not be forced to do so.”

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. We, the Han Dynasty, are definitely not short of people who have an adventurous spirit and want to do something great. Although they are far away from the ocean, they are still the chief of a county. Besides, we are now on the ocean, and I am a sea captain." . The maritime trade is very different from before. If you can teach someone outside, it will be a joy for some people!" Yan Shenghao said with a smile.

"Well, Minister Huo." Gao Yuan looked at Huo Xiaolin again. The Ministry of Rites was changed to the Department of Culture and Propaganda. It turned out that the old minister of the Ministry of Rites, Xun Xiu, had retired. He also followed Jiang Jiaquan all the way to the bank of Dayan Lake to debate the academic dispute between the two. Now the head of the Cultural and Propaganda Department is replaced by Huo Xiaolin, the former Minister of Rites. "Fusang must be a place of alienation, and military occupation is a temporary measure after all. In the long run, if we want to make these places fully considerate of our Greater China, we must start with education. The Ministry of Culture and Propaganda must work on this. Great effort.”

"Please give me your advice, Your Majesty." Huo Xiaolin nodded.

"Using our culture to erode their culture, and eventually let their civilization completely disappear, leaving only ours, is equivalent to digging up their roots. This is the strategy for long-term peace and stability. No matter how powerful the army is, It is also impossible to accomplish. Only our culture can do this, and you are naturally the vanguard." Gao Yuan knocked on the table and looked at everyone in the room, "Don't think that scholars are powerless in this matter. Only they can do it.”

"Minister Huo, there will be a group of students graduating from Jicheng University next year. I think these passionate young people will be your best candidates." Yan Shenghao reminded with a smile: "For these things, these young people may be more suitable."

"All officials and students who are willing to work there must be given preferential treatment. My Minister Wang, you can't save money on this. The salary must be doubled." Gao Yuan smiled and looked at Wang Wudi.

This time, Wang Wudi did not argue with Gao Yuan, and said happily: "They traveled across the ocean and may not come back even once in several years. Naturally, we cannot treat them badly with their salary."

"There are also levels of officials. The officials sent out will go up one level above the corresponding level." Gao Yuan said to Yan Shenghao.

"yes!"

As soon as the arrangements were made, Gao Yuan clapped his hands and said with a smile: "That's all for the business. This year is a good year, with good weather and good weather. God is also very kind to us. Even natural disasters have not visited us. It is worthy of a big celebration." , I have discussed with Minister Huo that we should have a big celebration during the Chinese New Year. "

"The Cultural and Propaganda Department is making relevant plans, and they will be submitted to the Political Affairs Hall and the King in two days." Huo Xiaolin said.

"How much does it cost?" Wang Wudi poked his head and stared at Huo Xiaolin.

"Pull me down, my Minister Wang!" Gao Yuan snorted: "I know you are a tough guy, so I had no intention of plucking your hair from the beginning. Just put your heart in your belly!"

When Wang Wuyi heard this, he laughed happily, leaned back and said with a smile: "It turns out that the king wants to use his personal money. This is great, great."

"I'm very poor, and you still haven't paid me the salary you owe me!" Gao Yuan said angrily: "Where can I get the money?"

Everyone in the room laughed all of a sudden. Who didn't know that the king is now one of the richest people in the country. In the second half of this year alone, a Mingbo company made the king an unknown amount of money. However, the quarrel between the king and Wang Wuyi has become a rare relaxing scene when the ministers are discussing matters, so everyone is happy to watch the show.

Wang Wudi stood up at once, bowed to Gao Yuan and said, "I suddenly remembered that there are some important official business that I have not dealt with, so I will take my leave, Your Majesty." After saying this, he immediately turned around and left, and there were bursts of laughter behind him. (To be continued...)