522: We are helping you get employed
Li Mu looked at Shang Wen questioningly. He didn't understand what Shang Wen meant.
"I mean. We're helping you get employed. Right. It is to solve the problem of employment. Shang Wen waved his hand and said.
"Employment issues?" Li Mu asked.
"Yes. According to our newspaper. Zhao has suffered a severe drought this year. Reduced grain production, coupled with the earthquake in Daidi. Your losses are very large. Shang Wen pointed in the direction of the place he was referring to.
"And your army is a bit large. The number ranges from 400,000. Maybe more than that. I'm not sure. But the conclusion is yes, your economy is on the verge of collapse. Shang Wen said.
Li Mu was very calm, and Shang Wen looked at Shang Wen. Then he nodded and motioned for him to continue.
"We can't give much for the aid of the land. Why did I get this shot? Because there are people in my country who oppose this. Many of the generals in our army suggested launching an attack to completely destroy the Zhao state. Shang Wen told the truth. In fact. Fan Yuzhi, who was stationed in Taiyuan County, had sent letters more than once to start such a war.
"Then why did you start the war?" Li Mu asked.
"War does us no good. In particular, waging war against the state of Zhao. Shang Wen said.
"First of all. Our two countries have just signed a peace treaty. Morally. It's very bad for us. But that's not the main reason. Shang Wen believes that the role of morality is very limited.
"Secondly. Our government spending. We paid a million gold for a year to disband about 200,000 to 300,000 troops home. They can do a lot with the money. There are many places in the Qin State that urgently need to be employed. Qin's economy was developing at a high speed. You see it too. The women of the Qin State were all working. The state of Qin was huge. But his population is grossly out of step with his territory. Fighting a war will kill a lot of people. The Qin people could not afford to die. Even the most advanced weapons cannot compensate. Moreover, the general's talent is on a par with that of General Wang. We have a weapon advantage. You have a geographical advantage. Plus flexible tactics. We don't take advantage of it at all. This. I have already explained it to King Qin. He agreed. Shang Wen said. Li Mu nodded. He agreed with Shang Wen.
"The last point is. We can cooperate. We share common interests. Our relationship is no more tense than that. In fact. Isn't that exactly what the peace treaty was signed? Shang Wen asked with a wave of his hand.
"This. I don't understand. I also hope that Mr. will advise. Li Mu asked respectfully. It's not that Li Mu doesn't know. Rather, some questions need to be raised by the other party to explain. This is a test of the psychological bottom line of both sides.
"Specifically. The Zhao State had a large army. Only about half of these armies can be called elite. It is better for both of us to reduce tensions on the border. We have reduced the strength of one military region in the north and the Taiyuan Military Region in the east. This shows our sincerity. You can ease the tension! Shang Wen said.
"At the same time, you can draw some troops. The number of people involved in our military operations is limited to less than 20,000. We provide military supplies. We have lent you this. Then, you sell us the loot and pay us back the money for the supplies. Fifth wheel. You can do it by taxing or something. We don't care. You can do a lot of things with extra money anyway. Like what. Buy large quantities of grain. The state of Qin is very adequate in this regard. Shang Wen said.
"It's about to be winter. We can't jump into battle right away to get enough money. Li Mu said.
"We still have the South." Shang Wen said.
"It's not just the South. As long as the weather is warm, you can go to war. Before we could train, modify. Your weapons do not have a great advantage over the barbarians. We have all these weapons. Shang Wen said.
Li Mu shook his head. Shang Wen's conditions were very lucrative. It can also be said to be very tempting. Military equipment relies on the other side to complete the cross. Military supplies are also the responsibility of the other side. But actually. Your own army needs to pass through the place of the Qin State in order to enter the combat area. These places are thousands of miles away. Zhao Guo has one of the biggest hidden dangers. These sent armies will be left alone. Li Mu didn't dare to agree easily.
Shang Wen shook his head when he saw Li Mu. It seems that both sides are interested in this matter. It's still very sensitive.
"I'm afraid Zhao Guo doesn't have many choices. You don't have many economic resources available. Plus your economic resources are single. Most of them are engaged in agricultural production. A very small part is engaged in handicrafts. You cannot have an advantage in our trade. Current. The main thing is the current. You have encountered unprecedented difficulties. Shang Wen said.
Li Mu also understands this. But this concerns the strategic security of a country. Li Mu felt that there were potential safety hazards. But he had to choose the methods and conditions proposed by the Qin State.
"We have a lot of sincerity, and if we don't believe that the two countries can sign a five-year peace treaty to guarantee the security of both sides. My term of office is very limited. Even if you get re-elected. There is also not much time. Only eight years. Shang Wen explained.
"The relationship between us and us is one of employment. We get results. You get paid. It is a win-win situation for both parties. Shang Wen said.
"Sir, why is he so promoting Qin and Zhao?" Li Mu asked. The question is abrupt. But Li Mu wanted to hear it.
"It's simple. There are no winners in the internal war. From the moment the fight begins. We all lost. We should try to avoid such a situation." Shang Wen said.
"We can talk about this later." Li Mu chose to put this problem aside for the time being.
"Okay. The general is also tired. I believe that the general's visit to the Qin State this time is wonderful. Shang Wen said with a smile.
"It's rare for two generals to be together. Why don't we take a picture together? Shang Wen proposed.
"Photography? What is Photography? Li Mu asked puzzled.
"It's just to draw the general's kung fu in the blink of an eye." Wang Jian explained.
The trio then took a photo shoot outside the hall. Li Mu is not suitable for taking pictures. The first expression is very unnatural. Shang Wen decided to take a few more shots. After the third one, Li Mu gradually got used to it. Wang Jian is much better. I was already mentally prepared for the first photoshoot.
Li Mu wanted to see the "portrait". But I was told that I would have to wait until a day later. Then Li Mu ended the day's visit. Shang Wen sent him to rest.
On this day, Li Mu harvested more. At the very least, he saw a lot of things that Zhao Guo didn't have. Special components of the Qin army. This whole set of things opened his mind. But the purpose of this visit was not military. It's Zhao Guoguo.