The emperor said that Dawan's horse was good, and turned his gaze to Dong Zhongshu:

"The Master has made many comments recently, mentioning shipbuilding. I have already agreed, and I have begun to make preliminary preparations.

However, it has not yet been decided how much to invest and how many ships to build.

I have seen the steps of the construction of the Immortal Boat that the master came back from the Qin Emperor's Mausoleum, and I am afraid that the cost is not small.

What do you think? ”

Limited by contemporary knowledge, in the matter of ships, including the emperor, they also think that it is okay to build it, and it is okay not to build it.

Even if you agree to build a ship, you won't have much investment.

Only Huo Quai, the first emperor, a traverser with a different perspective, can fully realize the importance of shipbuilding and dominating the sea frontier.

In the current era, it is impossible to create an air force with a longer radiation range and stronger initiative.

The navy becomes extra important, providing great convenience in defending the territory, defending against enemies, maritime trade, exploration, etc.

It was the first emperor who realized the importance of the maritime frontier and used the power of Qin to develop shipbuilding technology.

This point was specifically mentioned by the First Emperor in his handbook.

Huo Quzhi said: "Regarding shipbuilding, the minister has a word. ”

"The shipbuilding technology that the Qin people have worked hard to study, and the construction of our Han Dynasty is based on the Qin people, which saves a lot of upfront consumption and can get twice the result with half the effort.

First, second, it is true that the consumption of building a ship is not small, and the benefits brought are greater.

If you master the sea frontier, you will have the right to speak in the ocean. The sea route extends in all directions, as evidenced by the charts left behind by the exploration of the Qin period. Opening up the sea frontier can further strengthen our Han Dynasty, and its benefits are no less than those of the Western Regions.

Your Majesty imagined that it would take tens of thousands of troops to open up the Western Regions, and it would take many years of preparation and layout before it was finally obtained.

To open up the sea frontier, you only need to build ships, and the two are compared, so why not build them?

Not only to build, but also to scale as much as possible.

After shipbuilding, all the countries that can be reached by sea are within the range of our great man, isn't it wonderful! ”

The emperor's gaze grew.

His ambition is to make a difference.

Huo Quzhi talked about the benefits of shipbuilding from the interests and military aspects, and he particularly moved the emperor with the last sentence.

All the countries that can be reached are within the range of our Han Dynasty......

Liu Che bowed slightly, put both hands on the low mat, supported the low mat, looked around at everyone, and the posture was very oppressive:

"In this way, there is a surplus in taxes, and more can be tilted towards shipbuilding."

Dasi Nong hurriedly agreed respectfully.

Dong Zhong on the side soothed his beard and smiled, in a happy mood.

This is the benefit of 'forming a party', he plays the front station, and Huo Quai's assist.

Soon after, the small pilgrimage in the study dispersed.

The sun is shining and the autumn breeze is slightly cold.

And they went their own way.

Dong Zhongshu walked briskly and kept up with Huo Quzhi, who was discussing the issue of army restructuring with Wei Qing: "I was about to thank Lang Zhongling for his support and help build ships." ”

Huo Quzhi said: "This is a matter of great benefit to the country, why should the master thank me."

Earlier, I had promised my master that the matter of building the Temple of Literature had been started many days ago. Approved the will of the construction of the Temple of Literature, I don't know how to prepare? ”

Dong Zhongshu smiled: "This is the second thing I did when I came over to ask Xie Huohou."

The old man was originally a farewell to the old man, but now he has a lot of requests, and he is really ashamed to be busy in the court. ”

Huo Quzhi said: "If the master has errands, you can give it to my younger brother and let him exercise more." ”

"Huo Guang's talent is good, which is beyond the old man's expectations. Huo Hou can send him to me, and he should do his best to teach.

Huo Hou has something to go to busy, I'll visit you later, let's talk about it in detail. ”

After separating from Dong Zhongshu, Huo Quzhi followed his uncle to the right wing of the front hall of Weiyang Palace, where the general and Sima were located, in a side hall.

This is the place where Wei Qingwu is extremely regent, sitting in the first place of the Han military generals and handling the military affairs of the world.

In the Great General's Palace, the layout is simple.

There is only a long case, on which is the general seal, as well as the military affairs notes sent from all over the world.

Behind the long case, one left and one right is the general armor given by the emperor himself, and the other side is a big gun.

Huo Quzhi glanced at the case, like a hill of official documents, secretly big.

He managed 100,000 forbidden troops and already felt entangled in daily affairs.

My uncle is in charge of the entire Han army system, millions of troops, and there are so many things that can be imagined.

There are also emperors who control the affairs of the world, all of whom are heavy manual laborers.

"If you want to make some adjustments to the military system, I support it.

However, it is important to remember that the steps should not be too big, but also be optimistic about the timing, as the burden on the treasury is very heavy at the moment. ”

Wei Qing earnestly taught: "To resist foreign enemies and govern state affairs, you need silver support everywhere.

If we need too much, it will make the treasury unable to make ends meet, causing taxes to rise, so as to increase the revenue of the treasury. This has been accompanied by an increase in the burden on the population. The position in which you and I stand is to consider these things, to do all things, to know the trade-offs. ”

Huo Quzhi solemnly agreed.

The two nephews and uncles came across the plan for the adjustment of the military system, so they went their separate ways.

Huo Quzhi returned to the forbidden army hall, and after being busy for a while, there was a pro-army rumor outside the door, and Dong Zhongshu came to visit again.

This time, he also brought a few people with him, but he was the former lord of several countries in the Western Regions, such as Wensu, Weitou, and Shule.

In addition, there is a lake blue rocking skirt, with a number of gold lacquer bracelets on her snow-white wrists, like a ringing Roshna.

Among the countries of the Western Regions, except for Qiuzi, the lords of the two countries of Gumo have been given preferential treatment, and after being rewarded by the emperor, they have returned to the Western Regions to govern the localities.

Most of the lords of other countries were moved into the Han territory and chose to live in the land.

Roshna had a high status in the Western Regions, but had no actual position.

When the affairs of the Western Regions were decided, she was not in a hurry to go back, and still stayed in Chang'an, and had a lot of contacts with Liu Qing.

Huo Quzhi hadn't seen this beauty from the Western Regions for a while.

"Your Majesty instructed Lang Zhongling to deal with the matter of Dawan, and the old man found a few of them to come with him."

Dong Fuzi repaid the favor and deliberately found someone who was more familiar with Dawan.

The captains who came over, the lord of Shule, were all people who were not far from Dawan and had a relative understanding of the situation.

Huo Quzhi motioned for a few people to sit down: "What news do you know about Dawan?" ”

These former lords of the Western Regions currently have many thrones rewarded by the emperor, but they are all false titles. The emperor forbade them to do business, intending to use them to promote and speed up the commercial trade between Han and the Western Regions.

Being able to get in touch with the champion Hou and get closer to him, these former lords of small countries in the Western Regions hurried over.

"Dawan's current lord is the new successor, and he forced his father and brother to abdicate and become the lord of the country, and he is only four or five years older than Hou Ye."

The two whiskers above the corners of the lips of the lord of Shule trembled slightly, and his voice was soothing, and as he spoke, he asked the attendants beside him to translate:

"Needless to say, this person has a strong personality, and there is no lack of means and ambitions, Huo Hou wants Dawan to take the initiative to hand over the good horse, I'm afraid it will not be easy."

"Dawan built the capital in Guishan City, connecting with Kangju in the north and Dayue in the south. These two countries are also staring at Dawan's sweat and blood.

In the past, more than half of Dawan's good horses were obtained by these two countries.

And Kangju and Da Yue are both powerful powers, and Han wants Dawan's horses to snatch things from them. ”

Several Western Regions lords spoke in turn.

It means that Dawan has a healthy life, supported by the Dayue clan, and it is not easy to mess with, and it is a place of strife in the Western Regions.

Roshna continued: "Dawan has been with Kangju in the past, and the Dayue clan has many alliances. The Xiongnu also asked for good horses from him back then, Dawan did not allow it, the Xiongnu wanted to send troops to levy, and the Dayue clan and Kangju jointly sent troops to assist in the defense.

The Huns weighed the pros and cons and finally chose to retreat. ”

In history, Emperor Wu asked Dawan for horses, and initially sent envoys to Dawan with thousands of gold to buy sweaty horses.

The lord of Dawan thought that the Han Dynasty was far away, and the attitude of the Han envoy was condescending, which caused the lord of Dawan to be very angry. Not only did he refuse to trade, but he also killed the Han envoy, left his belongings, and sent a message to ridicule Liu Che.

Emperor Wu was furious, so he sent Li Guangli, the general of the second division, to attack Dawan, and fought several times in a row, which lasted for four years.

During this period, Li Guangli and Dawan, a small country with less than one county, actually fought each other, and the soldiers suffered heavy losses.

Later, it relied on protracted warfare, repeatedly increased troops, and because of Dawan's own internal strife, he was able to win.

Of course, there are many objective factors in the historical expedition to Dawan. The distance is too far, and there is no way for this world to use the means of marching and planning a 10,000-mile expedition, and the battle is lost, but Li Guangli cannot be blamed for being too wasteful, and the actual difficulties are also real.

Roshna said worriedly: "Go to Dawan to ask for horses, if you go on an expedition, the cost will be great."

There are no longer a few good horses in the countries of the Western Regions, Wusun, Qiuzi, and Yanqi have all returned to the Han Dynasty, does Huo Hou have to want Dawan's horses? ”

Her words concealed the meaning of letting Huo Quai's illness stop.

Several other Western Regions Former Lords also nodded in agreement.

They were worried that begging for horses would cause Kangju and the Dayue clan to join forces with Dawan, and the Western Regions would have another dispute, which would be a blessing or a curse.

"It's not easy to go to Dawan to ask for horses, but getting Dawan's horse is equivalent to snatching it from Kangju and Dayue's hands, and after that, I will definitely be uneasy in the west of the Western Regions.

These two countries are harassing day and night, and it is not easy to resist. Several people said one after another.

Huo Qu was sick and wanted to go to Dawan to ask for a horse, how could it be so troublesome, when I was Li Guangli's fake general.

Huo Qubing said indifferently: "The Da Yue clan was driven westward by the Xiongnu back then, and the first time it moved to the place where the Wusun people now live. Later, he knew that the Xiongnu would not allow it, and continued to move west.

They were persecuted twice by the Huns, and they didn't dare to resist, what kind of power is it? ”

"Now the Huns, who are afraid of the Dayue clan and dare not fight, are already defeated under my Han. This time I went to Dawan to ask for horses, and if the Da Yue clan dared to participate, he said half a word, and I even cleaned up the Da Yue clan and let him move west for the third time, and Kangju was the same. ”

Huo Quzhi shouted: "Come here, pass on Zhao Anji, Fu Lu Branch, Yao Zhao Zhao." ”

The herald outside received the order and rushed to give the order.

After a while, Huo Quai's third lieutenant came in from outside the door with sonorous armor.

"Zhao Anji, the captain of the forbidden army, Fu Lu Zhi, Yao Zhao, have seen Lang Zhongling!"

"The three of them are now ordered to command 5,000 troops, divided into three routes, one bright and two dark, and cooperate with each other. Your Majesty wants Dawan's horse, do you know what to do? ”

"You know, first reason, if you can't reason, you will use troops to see whose fists are hard." Yao Zhao said loudly.

Huo Quzhi smiled and said, "Tell me a fart truth, how many of you are using it to be reasonable?" Do it directly, Dawan has a lot of criminal records, and he won't take the initiative to comply, so what do you have to say to him. ”

On Fu Lu Zhi's fierce face, the short scar on the arch of his eyebrows twitched slightly, and he was extremely hideous: "Please give me an order, how far can we wait?" ”

Huo Quzhi: "There will be no rules outside, depending on the situation, you are allowed to act cheaply."

However, either you don't fight, or you have to be ruthless enough to fight, and making the opponent afraid is the most basic combat requirement. ”

The short scar of the compound branch twitched again. He took Huo Quai's illness not only because he was invincible, but also because of his temper. If you are tied up in the war, you will still be a fart.

Lang Zhongling's orders have always been painful and indulgent.

Fu Lu Zhi's thoughts fluctuated, and Huo Qu's illness mobilized his full enthusiasm in a few words.

"Alright, you guys go."

"Yui!" The three of them agreed in unison, and their momentum was like a rainbow.

"Kangju and the Otsuki clan may send troops to support, and if they send troops, the battle will continue for a period of time, adding to the attrition. Do you three know what I mean? Huo Quzhi said a little more.

"Lang Zhongling rest assured, the three of us will take Dawan as quickly as possible, and don't give him a chance to breathe." Zhao Anji spoke.

Among the three, he is the most stable and does not lack bravery, so he handed over the special operations team to him, which is very suitable for infiltrating behind enemy lines, killing and beheading the enemy.

Wen Su, the lord of the first few countries still had the intention of admonishing, but after a little thought, he did not speak again.

Huo Quai's command is full of arrogant soldiers, and they can't stop them if they want to, and no one will pay attention to them.

A quarter of an hour later, several people came out of Huo Quai's forbidden army command hall, but they couldn't help but discuss with each other.

Lord Wen said: "Dawan is one of the powerful countries in my Western Regions, there are 20,000 standing soldiers and horses, if you have a healthy residence and the support of the Dayue clan, you can increase your troops by tens of thousands at any time."

Champion Hou sent 5,000 troops over, what are the chances of victory? ”

Lord Weitou: "I can't wait to persuade this matter, and let's look back." ”

"The champion Hou is good at using soldiers, and the world knows it. At the beginning, Wusun also had 30,000 elites, and it was not defeated by the Han army in World War I. He uses soldiers, or there is a mystery in it that we can't see.

The Han army marched at a great speed, and in a few days, news would be sent back. "Shule is the main road.

The Great Hall of the Forbidden Army.

After the others left, Dong Zhongshu got up and said, "If Huo Hou has nothing else to do, let's go too?" ”

(End of chapter)