Chapter 175 We still have to develop domestically first
The clever minister had already understood in his heart that this Li Shangshu was specially sent by His Majesty to let them know that there is earth beyond the earth and there is heaven beyond the sky.
His Majesty’s intention is obvious, which is to enable them to view problems from a broader perspective when deciding on government orders and handling government affairs in the future, so that they can change from focusing only on the country of Daqin to focusing on both the country of Daqin and the country. You can see abroad again.
The impact of this change in vision will be great!
If we only focus on the country of Da Qin, then when deciding on political orders, these ministers will undoubtedly give domestic priority as the top priority, and will make many political orders that are conducive to the stability of Da Qin's governance, but are not conducive to the true strength of Da Qin.
For example, they burned books and harassed Confucian scholars, gathered the soldiers of the world in Xianyang, and cast them into twelve golden men, squeezing and consuming the people's power...
Although the princes of the Qin Dynasty were the top smart people of this era, they still ruled under feudal rule Those who do not know how big the outside world is, do not allow them to have crises and desires, and they will only use their main energy and means to maintain stability within Da Qin.
This is a terrible thing. It will not only consume their talents internally, but also consume the time of Great Qin's development.
This kind of thing has happened for thousands of years in the history that Li Nian knew. It made China lead the world for a long time, but it was eventually surpassed by others.
Always confined to this land and maintaining stability without brutal domestic suppression, what else can be done?
Knowing that there is more world outside, their thinking will change to a certain extent. At least when making certain political decrees, they will consider: How will this decree affect the outside world?
This change is exactly what Li Nian wants to see. Thoughts always come before actions. If thoughts fail to take action, subsequent actions will be greatly hindered.
With the current situation of Da Qin, even if it knows about the treasures overseas, it cannot get its hands on it. It must give priority to domestic development and practice internal skills. However, some preparations must be made in advance and cannot wait until they are needed. .
That is not realistic and is not a strategy for governing a country!
Wang Wan, Prime Minister of the Ministry of State, said: "Although I am not entirely sure that what Li Shangshu said is true, it has made us realize how big the world is, and the richness of the lands outside the territory is no less than that of Great Qin. However, I think it is more important now. Focus on the inside of Da Qin, not the outside! ”
"Today, the people of our Great Qin have not yet had enough to eat and clothes to wear. They have been fighting for years, and the people's livelihood has been in ruins. The people of the original six countries are not fully convinced. How can we abandon domestic affairs and look outside?"
< br>These words caused many ministers to nod.
Yes, we haven’t built it well in China, so we just think about the many treasures overseas and seek the far away instead of the near, which is not practical!
Is it necessary to exploit people’s power to expand overseas territory?
With such great enthusiasm and military ambitions, Da Qin was not far from being destroyed.
The people of Great Qin and the people of the Six Kingdoms are not as docile as the people of Yangzhou and can tolerate the caste system. It would be strange if they don't rebel in groups when the time comes.
Wang Wan changed the topic and continued: "However, we cannot be completely unprepared for external events. I think that although we cannot mobilize the army and conquer the people at the moment, we can make some preparations for the future."
"There is a saying in the Confucian "Book of Rites" that 'everything will be established if he hesitates, and will be wasted if he does not hesitate.' If you make a decision in advance, you will not be confused; if you make a decision in advance, you will not feel trapped; if you make a decision in advance, you will not feel guilty. There is no limit to the rules before the road. '"
"Li Shangshu proposed to establish a separate navy and build a naval school. I think it is feasible. It is difficult for foreign countries to travel by land, but they can be reached by sea. The navy will be in the Qin Dynasty. "It will be very important."
When Wang Wan said this, he glanced at Li Nian and nodded to Li Nian, with appreciation and recognition in his eyes.
This Li Shangshu is very unusual. He can foresee events in advance and see what will happen in the next hundred years or even a hundred years away. The future Qin Dynasty should take him as the leader.
He also knew that what Ying Zheng and Li Nian had planned today was not at all to get them to agree to develop extraterritorial lands immediately, but to open their eyes and change some of their ideas, so as to prepare for the future of Great Qin. Prepare to expand territory overseas.
That’s why Wang Wan took the initiative to say these words, because his identity is the most suitable, the leader of all ministers, and the first prime minister of the Qin Dynasty!
After nodding to Li Nian, Wang Wan continued: "Furthermore, those distant places are difficult to plan, but some places closer to Da Qin can be planned, such as the Yangzhou Cotton, the area where Shenzhou and Rongzhou meet has three crops of rice a year."
"Da Qin cannot send out large armies to attack these two places. , but you can send one or several troops there to bring cotton and rice seeds back to Da Qin, and at the same time spy on the situation in the two places, map their mountains and terrain, and know the situation of their country. After Da Qin has tidied up its domestic rivers and mountains, it will have enough strength to send out troops. , wouldn’t it be possible for Loulan, Donghu, and Fuyu to follow suit?”
We can't send out troops, but that doesn't prevent us from gathering intelligence. We should do a good job in intelligence work first, so that it can be used when we can send out troops in the future. There is no need to waste a lot of national energy, and preparations are made for the future.
Wang Wan’s proposal also had a hidden meaning. He sent teams to these places, which could also be used to verify the truth of what Li Nian said.
He was worried that after listening to Li Nian's deception, Ying Zheng would become militaristic and send troops overseas regardless of the current situation in Da Qin.
Da Qin is still a suture monster, and the lingering thoughts of the Six Kingdoms have not completely dissipated. If there is a big movement at this time, the sutured wound will burst and bleed profusely.
Ying Zheng really wanted to expand the territory immediately and complete the great cause of the Qin Dynasty, which made him the emperor of the world, but at this time, he also knew that the situation of the Qin Dynasty could not support it, and it would be impossible to do it in a short time. It must be a long-term matter.
After listening to Wang Wan's words, Ying Zheng nodded and said: "The Prime Minister's words are reasonable, and I deeply believe it. Those who govern the country should not seek temporary gains, but should plan for the long term. If they are eager for short-term gains, they often You will lose a lot because of the small things."
Seeing Ying Zheng make these remarks, many ministers felt at ease. Like Wang Wan, they were also worried that Ying Zheng was eager for success and gain.
Ying Zheng continued: "Then we will set up the Great Qin Navy as a separate army and rename it the Great Qin Navy. We hope to sail across the seas in the future to show the power of our Great Qin. Meng Tian, Li Nian, listen to the order!"
Meng Tian and Li Nian stood up and said, "I'm here!"
Ying Zheng said: "From today on, Meng Tian commands the Qin Navy!"
Meng Tian's official position is also complicated. He was originally a minister of the Ministry of Personnel, but now he has become the commander-in-chief of the navy.
But after listening to Yingzheng’s order, Meng Tian accepted the order with excitement: “I obey the order!”
Being the Minister of Staff is just an appointment from Yingzheng, it is a job, he is really interested in it Or lead troops to fight.
Especially after learning that the sea accounts for 70% of the world, and that there is a vast world on the other side of the sea that is no less vast than the Qin Dynasty, Meng Tian became very interested in the ocean. He wanted to ride on the sea and see overseas. Something.
Ying Zheng's decree was exactly in line with his wishes.
After giving the order to Meng Tian, Ying Zheng said to Li Nian: "Li Nian, since you proposed to establish a separate navy and build a naval school, you will establish the naval school, and Meng Tian will cooperate with the Ministry of War."
This is something that can't be helped. Who knows that only Li Nian knows the knowledge about the navy of later generations? If he doesn't come out to do it, no one else can do it.
Li Nian also said: "I obey the decree!"
Ying Zheng will never let him leave Xianyang, so Da Qin's naval school must be built in Xianyang, and the naval school should be built inland City, a little humorous!
Li Nian's expression was a bit strange when he thought that the first batch of cadets from Daqin's naval academy would first attend classes in Xianyang and then go to the beach for practical training.
Ying Zheng had just finished giving the decree to Meng Tian and Li Nian, and a minister raised a question: "Your Majesty, do you want to let the people know that there is a vast land outside the Qin Dynasty?"
Everyone Still thinking, I just sat down after receiving the order Li Niandao, who was standing down, said: "I thought I could let the people know!"
The minister who asked the question looked over and said, "I would like to hear Li Shangshu's advice!"
Others also focused their attention on On Li Nian.
(End of this chapter)