1043 intervened in the military
"Then sign an agreement between the two countries." Feng Qujian urged a little impatiently.
Subsequently. Zhang San reluctantly signed his name on the document. After signing the treaty, Feng Quji, the envoy of the king of Qin, hurriedly took the treaty, and he was eager to show his merits to the king of Qin. To illustrate, he has done this.
In Qin, the tax collection conference was quietly changing. The meeting has been going on for several days on end, and the situation is gradually changing.
"The government's financial expenditure, in terms of military spending, is simply too large. We should cut military spending and increase the construction of facilities in a hurry. In this way, it will be more conducive to our economic construction. A representative with a relatively fat body said. Judging by the figure, it is clear that the other party is a businessman.
"Yes, our government spending, in terms of military spending, is just too big. If we invest half of the military spending on Qin's infrastructure, our economy will go up a big level. Another delegate quickly chimed in.
Shang Wen frowned at this time. In his view, the delegates' approach to the issue was somewhat inadequate. Although, the Qin State had a big problem with military spending. The main thing is that military spending is significant. Moreover, many bonds were issued for the purpose of war. In particular, the purpose of the Western Regions War Bonds was issued for the purpose of raising funds for the Western Regions War. From this point of view, Qin's military expenditure was indeed very large.
But this kind of largeness is largely related to the imbalance in Qin's military spending, and Qin's military spending can only be adjusted. But if the military spending is cut by half, then Qin's national defense and security will face a great danger. Shang Wen thought so.
"I'm against it. If we blindly spend government spending on basic economic construction, then what about our national defense and security? At this time, the young Li You stood up and refuted loudly. Shang Wen agreed with Li You's opinion, but he soon understood that this young man was also thinking from his own point of view, knowing that Li You was running an arsenal. What the arsenals need most is for the country's war machine to kick in, and without war, it will be difficult for them to function. They all have problems with survival.
"Without the security of the country, no matter how developed our economy is, it will become a joke. Our bustling city will soon become an empty city, and those beautiful buildings will be in ruins. Li You said loudly.
"Woohoo." His statement has been agreed by some people. Obviously, the people who encouraged him were some people from the arsenal, they were all people who survived for national security, their main products were weapons, and they couldn't do without war, although Shang Wen used to be a weapon manufacturing developer, he was very familiar with the weapon industry, but the problem is that these people are crazy about collecting money for themselves under the banner of the country, everyone understands, but everyone can't do anything about national security, everyone knows that they are necessities. No one can live without national security.
"But our country cannot be separated from economic development, if we blindly carry out war, then who will grow the grain, and who will produce the weapons in your hands. War should be controlled within a reasonable range. An older delegate said. The delegate was dressed in traditional attire, and it was clear that he was making his point in this way.
"War, after all, is a murder weapon." The old man's representative continued.
"Damn, it's a Confucian again." At this time, one of the reps in the back is in the middle of the gap time. Said this. Everyone looked back at the representative. And Shang Wen didn't look back. Now the topic is getting to the point.
"Woo." All the delegates shook their heads to some extent, expressing a lack of understanding or contempt for the delegate. Obviously, it is very inappropriate to make such a statement in the room.
"At present, we should return to the topic, and it is true that you care about fiscal spending." At this time, Shang Wen stood up and said. Because such endless arguments have been going on for a long time. But it has dragged on without any results, democracy can get a lot of proposals, and it can represent the will of the people, but this kind of chatter and argument has little efficiency to talk about.
"However, the core of the problem, we have ignored these, and the core of the problem is to care about whether the government's spending is more focused on military spending or more on economic construction." Shang Wen said.
"It's hard to say this question, it depends on the historical period we are in now." Shang Wen said.
"However, in terms of the current situation in our government. Obviously, we need to cut military spending, but when it comes to cutting military spending, we need a professional to explain the situation. If we blindly cut it, we will cause serious disasters to the country. Shang Wen said at this time.
"So, on this issue, we need to consult the military." Shang Wen said.
"This." All the delegates hesitated at this time.
"We should ask the military for advice." A delegate said.
"Yes." Shang Wen said.
Subsequently, the meeting began to communicate with the military. As a result, the tax collection conference began to involve the military. However, the military, after receiving the proposal of the tax collection meeting, said that they did not understand.
"What does that mean?" Yang Duanhe said.
"I don't know, anyway, this is a direct invitation from the meeting. They want us to come over and explain something. An officer said at this time.
"Prime ministers are always like this!" Yang Duanhe said.
"These thoughts always make us feel helpless." Yang Duanhe said.
"Does the Chief of Staff know about this?" Yang Duanhe asked.
"We are relaying the telegram. Sir. An officer said.
"Yes. Got it. We should inform the Chief of Staff of this situation. We can't just be involved in that meeting. Yang Duanhe said.
"Does the king know about this?" Yang Duanhe then asked.
"I heard that the prime minister is reporting this matter." The officer said.
"No, we can't wait for the prime minister to report it. We are the army, we wait like this. The officer said.
"We shouldn't be so inactive. I think we should tell the king about this. If the king doesn't know about this, then we all have to lose our heads. Yang Duanhe said.
"Send a telegram to the king at once. Or call. Yang Duanhe said.
"The chief of staff and the lieutenant are also to be informed." Yang continued.
"Yes. Sir. The officer immediately saluted and turned to leave.
Shang Wen and Ying Yu were having a heated discussion about this matter at this time.
"This matter is very troublesome. And it's tricky. Yingyu warned Shangwen.
"Why?" Shang Wen asked directly. In his opinion, the tax collection conference only made some inquiries about the affairs of the army. And some other rights were not solicited. Shang Wen himself thought.
"Why? Does my father know about this? I don't know. The royal power and the military power are one. In other words, the basis of royal power is the army, and this kind of unwarranted interference in military power. You're going to get into trouble. Yingyu said.
"Oh." Shang Wen just sighed. He had become accustomed to the fact that the Social Council now strictly controlled military spending on the army. When a particular weapon is spent more than budgeted, the parliamentarians start chattering over and over again, and then set up special committees that come up with an unbelievable report from an unexpected angle. And then this report, you need to come up with another report to answer. And then there are all sorts of explanations to be made before the hearing. Shang Wen is used to this kind of life. But now, everything is not the same. The Tax Council does not yet have such powers, and the Tax Council is only a civil organization, that is, it does not have any legal force. And at this time, rashly letting the military explain something is obviously overstepping its authority. And it's the power of the army.
"Oh. Oh, my God. Shang Wen only came to his senses at this time.
"That seems to be the case for us." Shang Wen said.
"However, we are only in terms of military spending. Make some inquiries. Shang Wen said.
"This, this." Shang Wen said with some hesitation.
"Herein lies the problem. So, you have to explain why you did it? Yingyu proposed at this time.
"It's better to do it as soon as possible. Otherwise, the meeting will be banned. Yingyu suggested to Shangwen at this time.
"Good. I think we should do that. Shang Wen said.
"Hurry up, I'll go with you. Otherwise, my father will be angry, and it will be difficult to say anything. Yingyu urged Shang Wen to leave.
And Wang Jian who inspected the Shangdang area. When such a telegram was received. Immediately frowned.
"Is the prime minister crazy?" Wang Jian said to the staff officer on the side.
"Sir. What is the meaning? The staff officer on the side asked.
"Oh. Not much fun! Wang Jian said. And Wang Jian was thinking in his heart at this time.
Is the prime minister really crazy? Without the permission of any king, let the military give some explanations. This is somewhat unreasonable. Before, the government headed by Shang Wen asked about such a thing, maybe they could understand. However, at this time, a tax collection meeting. Let the military explain the situation. This obviously makes some sense. Because they don't have any power, and the military has no obligation or responsibility to explain this. The people are interfering too much in the affairs of the military. Wang Jian said with disgust.
The most disgusting thing is that if too much organization interferes in the army, the construction of the army will not be able to function well. This is where Wang Jian worries.