Although it was late at night, the imperial capital was still lively.

On the way to the naval headquarters in the morning, Bai Zhizhan noticed that the empire did not seem to be affected by the war, at least the imperial capital was no different from before.

Actually, there's nothing surprising.

Although the empire entered a state of war after declaring war on the Sagai Empire, it was now only the military and industries and enterprises related to the military industry that received mobilization orders. The mobilization was also carried out only on a partial scale, and the lives and work of the majority of the population were not affected.

Full mobilization?

Obviously, there was no need for that, or rather not the time.

This method of staged mobilization also draws on the experience and lessons of the last war.

In a sense, it is not that mobilization begins as early as possible. Although after the completion of mobilization, the country's war potential can be brought into full play and burst out with amazing combat effectiveness, there is a limit to the people's endurance to endure the war, and it does not mean that it can be maintained forever.

According to the actual situation reflected in the last war, even in an Eastern country like the Empire, the time to maintain a state of war is only about five years, and it is best to control it within four years. If it exceeds five years, it will certainly aggravate social contradictions and even break out into turmoil.

Strictly speaking, after more than four years, internal social problems have become the main contradiction.

When the war develops to this bottom, the warring parties are no longer fighting for war potential, but about the ability to solve their own problems and eliminate internal contradictions. To put it more bluntly, it is to do everything possible to maintain social stability, and then wait for the opponent to be crushed by internal contradictions.

In the case of the Empire, it was in the fourth year of the war, that is, four years after the state of mobilization had been maintained, that social contradictions developed into the number one problem.

After the end of the last war, the Empire re-amended the laws related to mobilization for war.

To be precise, it is actually the mechanism of war mobilization that has been perfected.

In the past, mobilization was carried out at one time, and at most it was divided into two or three steps, striving to completely enter a state of war within a year, or even a few months. In the last war, the Empire controlled the mobilization time to three months, thus seizing the initiative in the early stages of the war.

After the revision, mobilization was divided into more steps and treated differently for specific industries.

In short, it is to prolong the state of war as much as possible, and not to cause war weariness among the population because of the severe impact on life and work.

Of course, compared with before the war, the imperial capital is still much more deserted.

Maybe it's because it's been so cold this winter.

It's just that since the Great Depression began, the economies of various countries have not been very good, and there is no way to compare it with the golden decade, and it is easy to understand that the nightlife has become boring.

What's more, it's a time of war now.

Without saying anything all the way, the two came to a bar in Dongcheng District.

Dongcheng District was originally an industrial area of the imperial capital, mainly because of its proximity to the port, but in recent years, the factories near the imperial capital have basically been relocated. Not only because of bad business, but also because of the environmental pollution caused, after all, this is the center of power of the world's number one empire.

The gatekeeper knew Li Yunxiang, so he opened the door directly after meeting Li Yunxiang.

That's right, this is a bar that is only open to soldiers, and it is mainly for officers who are not bad for money, similar to the bar where Bai Zhizhan met Lian Xusheng twenty years ago. Maybe it's the same owner, at least judging by the interior of the bar, there are a few similarities.

Unlike 20 years ago, this time I went straight to the private room.

To be precise, it has been arranged a long time ago.

Bai Zhizhan had heard from Li Yunxiang that the big boss of these bars was a royal prince, and it was rumored that he was still a prince, and he was the cousin of the current saint in terms of seniority. Because the bloodline has been traced back to Emperor Shiwu, and he has not done anything that endangers the core interests of the empire, no one has ever taken care of these bars in the imperial capital. Even today's Shoufu Xue Yuanzheng is turning a blind eye to this gray occasion.

Lian Xusheng arrived early and brought a few young officers with him. Judging by the appearance, they all followed him back from the front line.

To say, only army officers like this kind of smoky miasma.

It's not that the people in the bar are wrong, but the environment is so bad that you can't figure out what kind of weirdos you'll meet.

To let Bai Zhizhan make a decision, he will choose a secluded clubhouse.

On the Navy side, the most popular is the officer's club in the suburban manor, which not only has a good environment, but also does not have to worry about being disturbed.

If you want to say anything, what makes Bai Zhizhan the most unbearable is the army's way of drinking.

Look at that appearance, what kind of wine is drunk, it's simply plain water!

Among naval officers, Bai Zhizhan's alcohol consumption is not bad, but in front of a genuine wine barrel like Lian Xusheng, his alcohol consumption is about the same as that of a big girl.

Fortunately, after getting acquainted with each other and understanding each other, Lian Xusheng generally does not look for Bai Zhizhan to fight.

In Bai Zhizhan's own words, his alcohol consumption is not as good as Lian Xusheng's, but his principle is definitely stronger, that is, if he doesn't drink, he will never drink.

This time, it was no exception.

After greeting each other and introducing a few young officers, Lian Xusheng drank two glasses with Bai Zhizhan before going to Li Yunxiang to drink together.

To say, Li Yunxiang's alcohol consumption is not bad, after all, he came out of the army, and he can be said to be a veteran of the alcohol test. In the fleet, except for Du Kang of the 3rd Carrier-based Aviation Wing, no one could drink him. It's a pity that it is not worth mentioning at all in front of Lian Xusheng.

"Brother Lian, you can't drink this wine. In the future, if I have the opportunity, I will accompany you to get drunk. Today, there is something serious, but we still say that the main thing is important. ”

When he said this, Li Yunxiang had already put down the cup, to be precise, he put the cup upside down on the table.

According to the unwritten wine table culture, this is called "sealing the cup", which means surrender and admit defeat.

"Yes, get down to business. This is Major Li Qing, the staff officer of the division headquarters, and my right-hand man. Already acquainted? Then have another drink and make a friend. ”

Lian Xusheng once again introduced the major officer sitting next to him, and also emphasized "making a friend", and Bai Zhizhan immediately understood. While raising his wine glass, he also glanced at Li Yunxiang, telling Li Yunxiang not to be stunned and hurry up to have a drink with this young major.

To say, the hint given by Lian Xusheng is already obvious.

Is the major really called "Li Qing"?

If it's just a staff officer, even if it's a right-hand man, it's just a subordinate who comes to accompany the wine, where does he need to be so polite?

Why didn't Lian Xusheng introduce a few other young officers?

In the Liangxia Empire, "Li" was the most populous surname, accounting for nearly one percent, and was known as the three major surnames of the empire along with "Wang" and "Zhang".

It is precisely because of this that the prince who came out to practice, when taking a fake name, would generally take "Li Wang Zhang" as his surname.

Interestingly, it is also used sequentially.

In other words, the kana used by the eldest prince is generally surnamed "Li".

Today, when the saint was serving in the Praetorian Guard, he used a pseudonym called Li Yang.

This young officer is the eldest prince?

Of course, whether it is or not, the status is not low.

After Bai Zhizhan hinted, Li Yunxiang had already understood, and he quickly raised his wine glass and had a drink with Bai Zhizhan with this major named Li Qing.

In Lian Xusheng's words, this friend is even handed over.

At this point, the politeness and etiquette that should be spoken have been mentioned, and it is time to get down to business.