Soldiers, the country's major affairs.

The land of death and life, the way of survival, must not be overlooked.

When the hundred officials heard the news, they knew very well the importance of the expansion of the army to the future of the Qin State.

"The king, when Yuan Ci occupied the four states of Longdong, the total number of elite horsemen in each state was nearly 400,000.

Dongfang, Zhao Weihan, Qi Chuyan, are all pouring the power of the country to raise troops.

Chudi, with 500,000 armored infantry, 1,000 chariots, and 10,000 horses.

Qi country, with 300,000 brave armor, 2,000 cars, and 10,000 horses.

Yan land, Yan country 300,000 soldiers, 700 cars, 6,000 horses.

Zhao Guo, known as 400,000 elite soldiers with armor, thousands of cars, and tens of thousands of fine riders.

There were 200,000 warriors of the Wei State, 100,000 Cangtou, 100,000 fighters, 100,000 gangsters, 600 chariots, and 5,000 horses.

South Korea has a weak national strength and a small territory, but it still raises nearly 300,000 soldiers, far exceeding the scale of Qin.

In the era of the first king, the people of Qin, Chu and Zhao were equal in number, and the soldiers of Qin, Chu and Wei were not equal.

In the eight years of Guo Tianlu's reign, the Qin army was repeatedly defeated on the front line, the people fled when they heard the news, and the Qin state was on the verge of extinction.

At present, Qin occupies the six counties of Longdong, the national strength has recovered slightly, and the size of the army cannot reach the number of Wei Chu for the time being, and it should be comparable to Zhao Qi. ”

Huang Haoran clarified the number of elite troops of the surrounding forces in Qin, indicating the importance and necessity of army expansion.

The Qin State, including the elite of each county, numbered only 200,000 and was stationed in various places, so if there was a sudden war on the front line, it would be difficult for the court to quickly deploy troops to kill them.

However, if there are more soldiers, the people will be dragged down, and if there are fewer soldiers, it will not be able to protect the territory of Qin, and it is most appropriate to maintain an army equal to the national strength of Qin.

300,000?

Ji Xuanling pondered Huang Haoran's words.

"Your Majesty, the current Qin State has sent back a large amount of money and grain materials on the front line, tea, paper, and refined salt also have income, and the minister suggested that the six counties of Longdi should garrison 100,000 elites, and Yinyang Pass should garrison 100,000, and the northern land should guard against the Xiongnu garrison of 100,000, and Xianyang City garrison 100,000 troops to ensure that Qin is worry-free." Yin Hong suggested.

Qin is surrounded by enemies in all directions, and if you want to survive, you must build a large-scale, brave and warlike elite horseman!

Four hundred thousand?

The nine counties of the Qin State, with only two million people and more than two percent of the army, don't you consider the issue of taxation? If the army is reckless, the people will pay heavy taxes, and it is easy to breed internal troubles.

"The king, the soldiers are not many but the fine, throughout the king's cavalry crusade against Yuan Ci, during the war, the cavalry advantage is brought into full play, long-distance running, short-distance charge, fine cavalry is good at fighting.

Wang Shangchang was preparing for the surrender of Gongsun Ang, and the minister suggested that he surrender as soon as possible, Gongsun Ang surrendered, and all the Huben captives returned to Qin, and suddenly increased tens of thousands of elite cavalry, and then recruited tens of thousands of elite soldiers, raising 300,000 soldiers.

In addition, the abolition of all chariots and the training of surplus war horses as elite cavalry, with the advantageous position of the Qin State, will ensure that the scale of elite cavalry will form an overwhelming advantage over Zhao Wei Han and Qi Chuyan. Xun Yong talked eloquently: "In the future, when the war starts, the elite cavalry will be like a sword out of the sheath, and it can be attacked and killed for a long time." ”

"Your Majesty, what the Luoyang Order said is true, if Gongsun Ang can be recruited, the number of elite cavalry of the Qin army will be doubled, and there will be no harm to the Qin State!" Yan Zhengfang agreed.

"Your Majesty, Ma Zheng is going well, and there will be a steady stream of foals to supply the three armies in the coming year." Taifu Mao Hongshan Road.

"Well, get rid of all the tanks and replace them with cavalry!"

Ji Xuanling adopted Xun Yong's suggestion, that's right, he worked hard to manage the Yueyu, and it was time to try to recruit Gongsun Ang.

When he thought about it for a while, he admonished: "Tai Lieutenant, another decree will be issued, the people of Qindi, one person joins the army, and the whole family will be exempt from tax for three years!" ”

This...

Including Yin Hong, hundreds of officials suddenly heard what Ji Xuanling said, and they were unexpected.

The size of the Qin army is about the same as the number of people in the nine counties of Qin, one person joins the army, and the whole family is exempt from taxes for three years, which will exempt half of the people of Qin from paying taxes.

The reduction in taxes will have a far-reaching impact on the government's finances, and it will soon lead to a situation in which the income cannot make ends meet.

"Your Majesty, it's too child's play to do this, and the ministers are against it!" Shi Jia Taichu was in charge of the money and grain of the Qin State and took the lead in refuting Ji Xuanling's decree.

"It doesn't seem right." Zong Zhengyang Xiuwen said.

"Yes, the taxes are insufficient, the court is extremely poor, how to raise soldiers?"

"The food and salary are insufficient, and the army will collapse without a fight!"

.......

For a while, Jiuqing whispered and revealed the hidden danger.

"Lord Jia, Lord Yang, all my lords..."Yan Zhengfang slammed his fist on the desk and shouted loudly.

The hundred officials were silent, Yan Zhengfang cleared his throat, and raised his tone: "The Qin army is triumphant, and the confidence of the people is greatly boosted.

Second, with the current finances of the court, even if there is no tax revenue in two years, it is enough to support the operation of the court and the army, not to mention, there are still people who pay taxes, and salt, paper, and tea also have income.

Third, have you forgotten? During the reign of Guo Tianlu, the taxes in the nine counties were heavy, the people were impoverished, and the people were struggling to make a living. The Qin army killed the enemy on the battlefield, and the armament was not self-sufficient, shouldn't the people be given a chance to recuperate?

A certain person thinks that the king's suggestion is not only reckless and child's play, but quite meaningful. ”

"Prime Minister, in the future, the Qin army will continue to conquer and expand the territory of Qin, which will cause financial difficulties for the court!" Jia Taichu still retorted, expressing his concerns.

"Trees die, people live, and government decrees are by no means permanent!" Yan Zhengfang said coldly.

If the financial stability of the court is ensured, what about exempting military dependents from taxes, after thinking about it, Jia Taichu no longer spoke.

Other officials still refuted, but they were refuted by the solemn and honest faces, and they were in an embarrassing situation.

Soon after, the question of military expansion was also discussed in the debate.

After discussing other issues one after another, Ji Xuanling signaled the ministers to retreat from the court, leaving Huang Haoran alone, and discussing with him how to recruit Gongsun Ang.

.......

Xianyang City!

West City, inside the prison.

On the day of Ji Xuanling's pro-government, he granted amnesty to the world and released all the prisoners in the prison, so the Xicheng Prison was empty.

A month ago, a man was brought into prison and imprisoned in a prison for a condemned prisoner.

Not only were the jailers closely guarded, but outside the prison, 500 soldiers were temporarily stationed to guard the Quartet.

No one who is not a lieutenant shall be allowed to visit him in prison.

This prisoner is Gongsun Ang, the general of Longdong Tiger.

Captured by the Qin army, he was in an embarrassing situation and was escorted back to Xianyang City, where he was imprisoned.

He knew that he had led the army to invade Qin many times and killed the people of Qin, and the Qin people hated him to the core.

After being imprisoned, Gongsun Ang expected Ji Xuanling to triumph, and he would be tried and killed.

Although the jailers complied with Yin Hong's instructions and treated him with courtesy, including three meals and occasional drinks, he tried to commit suicide in prison several times in order to avoid being tortured and humiliated to death by the Qin army.

Unbeknownst to him, the jailers kept a close watch on him, and every time he committed suicide, he was prevented by the jailers.

If he can't commit suicide, the ram will simply get by, talk about the rest of his life, and no longer think about how Ji Xuanling treats him.

The worst is to be humiliated at noon, and to be miserable, afraid of a ball.

(End of chapter)