"Admiralty, independence? This, this." Wang Shu felt that happiness came too suddenly. Suddenly something made him at a loss. He didn't know if it was true, maybe it was true, but he really couldn't believe that it would happen to him. He felt as if he had misheard. In other words, he felt that this was untrue. He feels that there is a problem with his ears, and he is getting older. There may be a real problem, but the Secretary of Defense, as well as the Deputy Prime Minister, the eyes of the Prime Minister told him that it was true.

"This is true. This is a preliminary idea of ​​mine. You may have reminded me. If Qin develops an army for a long time, the situation may be very bad, which will be very unfavorable to Qin." Shang Wen said to Wang. Speaking of the number.

"This. Prime Minister, this, is this true?" Wang Shu still looked at Shang Wen with an unbelievable look.

"Yes, this is true, and it really happened in front of your eyes. This is a preliminary idea of ​​mine, and it has just come out of such an idea." Shang Wen said.

"I plan to adjust the proportion of military expenditures, because most of the army's logistics supply and transportation can be completed by railway construction, and railways require civilian infrastructure. Military and civilian use have been mixed together, and it is no longer possible to distinguish between them. Because of the need for trade The military also needs it. In this way, we can save a lot of military expenditure. Moreover, the army is large and needs to be adjusted. This is a reform that must be carried out. We cannot see the future failure of the Qin army in combat. We must do it ourselves Change." Shang Wen said.

"Yes, Prime Minister." Wang Shu nodded vigorously. Now he finally believes that these words Shang Wen said are true and happened. In other words, at least the Secretary of the Navy played a very important role. Wang Shu was very happy. He felt that he had done a great thing.

"At present, all countries attach great importance to maritime trade, especially the navy, but Qin is the first to develop the navy, but the situation is different. This way, it is not good for us. We need to make some adjustments. Such adjustments come from our need to adjust. The proportion of military expenditures. At the same time, the Navy is a special service. It has very high technical requirements. Many advanced technologies need to be used on warships. I think that by establishing the Navy alone, this can be achieved, or in other words, it can be Solve these problems very well." Shang Wen said.

"For example?" Wei Liao on the side asked Shangwen. With regard to this issue, Wei Liao cares more than Shangwen. In Wei Liao's view, Shangwen's idea is too bold and may have an adverse effect on the military before the election. . He hoped that Shang Wen could seriously consider it. But he needs to listen to Shang Wen's thoughts. On the side, Meng Yi frowned and felt a little worried about Shang Wen’s idea of ​​an independent naval department at this time, because the staff in the traditional sense was actually maintained by the army, and Qinggou was a traditional army power. For the navy, they The understanding is not very strong. In their view, just building a navy unit can meet the needs of the State of Qin. The combat method is still dominated by the army, because there is no coastal area. As well as the seaports, Qin's military thinking is focused on army operations. The same as Qin is also Zhao. Just when countries are preparing to establish their own navies, Zhao is the only country that has established an army and air force. It can be seen that the State of Zhao has no need for the navy at all.

However, maritime strategy is of great significance to Shangwen. The key to Qin’s problem lies in the fact that maritime trade has not formed great benefits to Qin, or maritime trade has not yet formed a huge market effect on the formation of the country. On the contrary, the situation on land On the contrary, it is higher than maritime trade. It is difficult for Shangwen to distinguish things determined by the economic basis in a short time, but Shangwen has a way. He believes that independent naval departments can strengthen the importance of the navy. At least it can bring great benefits to the Navy.

"The specific thing is that the navy is a technical service. If we build ships, it will cost a lot. Some technologies will detour, and if military expenditures are increased all at once, finances will be very difficult, and it is also a waste of resources. My suggestion is that the navy department should be independent and responsible for communication with the South Korean and Chu navy, mainly technical communication, such as shipbuilding technology, and their navigation, mapping, and communications development. If one day, Qin State-owned outlets, or when building their own warships, can immediately use a large amount of reserve technology to expand and expand, so as to prevent Qin from being in a passive situation." Shang Wen explained his thoughts.

"However, if this is done, the army department, will they have any objections, not only the army, but also the entire army. The prime minister's office has already controlled a certain defense department, and there are some financial and military expenditures. If I have a war of words with the military on this issue, I am worried that it will be unfavorable to the election of the prime minister. You must know that the military is definitely a difficult guy." Wei Liao put forward his thoughts worriedly. On the side, Meng Yi nodded to Shang Wen, and Shang Wen understood. The traditional national policy before Qin was farming and war. It is of great significance to the Qin State. And this kind of battle comes from the Army. It can be said that among the Qin military at present, the army is the most influential, the five major services, the army is the largest, and the other services basically revolve around the army. Army thinking has always been the most important way of thinking for the Qin army. In other words, Qin is a military power, and it is also a military power. This kind of power, where the power comes from, is a power on land and a power in thinking. It was this deep-rooted army thinking that caused Qin to stagnate on naval issues.

It is very difficult for Shang Wen to break such a situation. The future development must have a lot to do with the navy. Qin’s advancing speed is unusually slow. For example, in the Western Regions, the army spent by Qin can only move forward in a straight line and cannot be deployed from the flanks. Maybe Qin occupied Yuezhi. There have been major breakthroughs in the mountainous areas, but such breakthroughs are too costly. Shangwen hopes that the military can make major improvements, but such improvements have not yet begun.

"Perhaps, we need to hold a meeting in front of the palace. Through the prestige of the king, this problem can be solved. I cannot communicate effectively with the Qin army, and I know it is difficult to solve this problem before the general election. Or it is for my campaign. It has a great impact. But for the future development of Qin, this is necessary." Shang Wen said.

"All countries are actively developing maritime trade, and with the further development of maritime trade, we can all foresee what will happen in the future. The navy will inevitably develop. If we wait until things develop to that point, it will be a big problem for Qin. It's too unfavorable. If we do it again, things will be extremely passive." Shangwen said to everyone.

"Although I can avoid doing this for this government. This will be of great help to my election, but in the long run, Qin will inevitably suffer serious losses because of today's choice." Shang Wen said.

"This is not a result that everyone wants to see, so I decided to do this. As for the conditions, we can compromise, but if we don't take action, the problem will be very serious." Shangwen said to everyone.

"Okay. It seems that such a thing cannot be avoided." Meng Yi said in his own attitude. He believes that Shang Wen's statement is reasonable. What is the reason for Qin's active expansion in the Western Regions? The answer is trade and market. Qin is selling a large amount of domestically produced materials and munitions, but the speed of parallel advancement in the Western Regions is very high. There are many specific reasons for the slowness, but one thing that can be determined is that trade is very important to Qin. After the trade in the Western Regions has entered a period of stagnation, Qin can use overseas trade to further expand the market, and in the future development situation, more powerful enemies may appear on the sea. due to safety concerns. Qin must do the same.

Soon Meng Yi drafted a report in person. After summarizing this matter, after a simple modification, it was sent to King Qin and Wang Jian.

"The Admiralty needs to be independent." After receiving the report, Wang Jian handed it to Yang Duanhe and said.

"The Admiralty is going to be independent? What do you mean?" Yang Duanhe asked puzzledly.

"The Prime Minister plans to let the Navy Department become independent, specialize in researching some naval technology and tactics, as a reserve for the development of the Qin State, and actively get in touch with the South Korean and Chu navies. In this way, the two navies will not only have a future for development. At the same time, Qin also needs to do this." Wang Jian said.

"Because they all lack technical support. Qin has a lot of technology, so the prime minister thought of doing this, but the following content is the key. In the future, Qin will gradually adjust the military expenditure ratio of the army and the navy, and Qin may have to go to the navy. Strategy." Wang Jian said with some worry.

"This will drive the army crazy." Yang Duanhe said.

"Yes, I don't understand, why the prime minister put forward such an idea at this time, I feel very out of place." Wang Jian shook his head and said.

"No matter what? This matter is too big for us. It is difficult for us to solve. There are already many things beyond our understanding. You must know that the army and the navy are very contradictory. Although the navy is very weak, it is in this way. Under circumstances, the army and the navy will definitely have a fierce conflict. I am afraid that all generals are unlikely to agree to do such a thing." Yang Duanhe said.

"Don't forget. Military expenditures are in the prime minister's mansion. The Ministry of National Defense can also be responsible for the specific military expenditures. Moreover, the army has fought in recent battles and it is not very good." Wang Jian thought about the matter and said.