Chapter 724 The people of Qin will not do corvee service unless they have food and shelter! Why do you dare to let Lord Changan have fun!
But Hancang did not wait for the cheers from the military generals, but instead received a strange look.
Who in the Qin Dynasty today does not know how stingy Han Cang is?
I don’t know how many officials were rejected by Han Cang when applying for money and grain.
Every time Great Qin took the initiative to start a foreign war, Han Cang had only one attitude: cry for poverty!
Many courtiers even saw Han Cang squatting outside Xianyang Taicang, picking up the fallen corns one by one, and then putting them into the warehouse for storage.
The image of Hancang has long been ingrained in the eyes of the courtiers of the Qin Dynasty.
The result is such a stingy old man who is extremely stingy, and now he openly says: Let go and fight!
Looking at Han Cang, who was uncharacteristically and flushed, Yang Hu couldn't help but asked with concern: "Han Shangqing, are you okay?"
Xia Wuche went directly to Han Cang, ready to help Han Cang. He went to the warehouse for diagnosis and treatment.
Han Cang excitedly waved his sleeves: "You, a killer who has never been in charge of a political party, know very well!"
"Do you think I am willing to hold on to the granary all day long!"
>“Do you think I don’t want my Great Qin to expand its territory and expand its territory?”
“It’s just because our Great Qin has no food!”
“But today, my Great Qin has Get this car!”
Han Cang is not stingy at all.
Han Cang also imagined that he could ride a horse with a spear and become a marquis and general.
In other words, who is born to be stingy?
Who can remain stingy after becoming the most powerful person in a country?
Hancang was sent to the civil service office just because he was good at mathematics, and then he was forced into what he is now by the difficult financial situation of the Qin Dynasty and the granary that could starve a rat to death!
But now.
No, to be precise, in recent years, with the various new technologies introduced by Ying Chengxuan, Hancang's situation has improved significantly.
And this wheelbarrow made Han Cang completely swell!
Yang Hu looked at the wheelbarrow that was still being fought over by the ministers, and said in a low voice: "Of course, that's just a cart."
It's just a cart, Can't eat it either.
It also cannot help Da Qin increase production like the Chang'an plow and the golden juice treatment of dung.
Is Hancang like this?
Han Cang said more and more excitedly: "You don't understand what this car means at all!"
Wang Ben continued in a rather fiery voice: "The corvee can travel thirty times a day. If you encounter a mountain road, the distance you can travel will be shorter."
"Each corvee can carry half a stone of food and grass."
"The "Cang Code" has a stipulation: when a concubine is engaged in public service, the concubine is two stones of grain, and the concubine is one and a half stones."
"The corvees who transport grain are all men, and the grain is two stones. "
"In other words, if we transport half a stone of grain and grass nine hundred miles away by land, we will have to consume two stones of grain for it!"
"Yu! In this battle, Da Qin can transport grain and grass to Jiangcheng by water, and then transport it by land to Chang'an Jun's army, which greatly reduces the pressure on our army to transport grain and grass."
"But if it is Chang'an Jun's army. Crossing the Taihang Mountains and advancing to Dongxingkou of Fukou County, if we, the Qin Dynasty, want to transport half a stone of grain and grass to Chang'an Jun's headquarters, we will still have to pay a price of one and a half stone of grain!"
"If we need to transport more grain and grass quickly, we have to transport grain by cart."
"The food of donkeys and horses is even worse!"
As a general, Wang Ben knew very well how heavy the baggage was. Important, but also very aware of how difficult it is to transport baggage!
People have to eat after all.
The corvees who transport grain and grass are also human beings!
It is true that the food provided to the corvees by Da Qin was shelled corn that had only undergone the most basic processing. It had no meat or vegetables and was very unpalatable.
But there is no doubt that the Daqin corvee provides food and housing!
If it is a small-scale local friction, North Korea and China only need to recruit grain and grass nearby, without paying a huge price for transshipment.
It would be okay if there were safe rivers near the battlefield. Da Qin controlled the largest sailing boats in the world and could transport large amounts of grain and grass at a relatively low cost.
When the war between Qin and Zhao broke out with millions of people far away from the river, then the court had to squeeze out the last grain of food from every warehouse and even every village.
It is normal for the food consumed in the mouths of corvees to be five or six times more than that consumed in the mouths of soldiers!
The food consumed in the mouths of the corvees must first be pounded by the recruited female corvees.
These rice-pounding female corvees will consume another batch of grain!
Han Cang waved his hand again: "You and other killers only focus on killing."
"The significance of this car is more than just transporting the army's baggage!"
"After every autumn harvest in Daqin, all Guizhou capitals need to transport grain to Lizhong to pay taxes, and then transfer the grain to the countryside from Lizhong, and then transfer it layer by layer to the nearest ports around Dacang."
< br>“After the grain is disembarked from the ship, it still needs to be carried to the warehouse by corvees.”
“I don’t know how much grain and manpower it will consume!”
Da Qin often transships grain for various purposes. .
Although Daqin Fangzhou has undertaken the most arduous transportation tasks, the first and last kilometers must still be completed by people.
And in many places where boats cannot reach, manpower has become the only option.
If these consumptions are limited to one mile, it will be nothing.
But when it adds up one after another, it becomes a loss that makes even Da Qin feel painful!
Han Cang looked at the rather simple trolley as if he were a lover: "Now, Lord Chang'an has developed such a treasure!"
"The one that enables every corvee to be transported. The amount of food reaches two and a half stones.”
"And this cart is so easy to push, the distance it travels every day will definitely exceed thirty miles!"
"In this way, the strength of one person today can equal the strength of five or six people in the past!"
“I, the Qin Dynasty, can save so much food and grass every year!”
“I don’t even know how much manpower I can save!”
Zhang Han, who will be the master of the West Garden of the Shaofu He also looked at the wheelbarrow lane with fascinated eyes: "What's more important is that this cart is easy to get."
"It's just a few sticks, a plank, a wooden wheel, two ropes and a bamboo shelter." "The materials are easy to obtain and the structure is simple. Even an ordinary craftsman can make two in a day."
“With the power of our Great Qin, we will definitely be able to make use of this Type B baggage cart before the autumn harvest!”
Listen to the officials’ comments about the Type B baggage cart. After praising him, the corners of Ying Zheng's mouth trembled, obviously trying to lower the corners of his mouth.
But soon Ying Zheng gave up his efforts and showed an extremely bright smile.
The prince's younger brother just made a casual move, which made the officials so excited and amazed.
Why should I pretend to be calm anymore!
I just want to make my attitude clear, and then...
All the ministers are free to praise me! ! !
But Ying Zheng’s mind couldn’t help but think of the words Ying Chengyu said on the carriage three years ago.
"Technology determines the foundation of people's livelihood, and the foundation of people's livelihood determines the way to govern the country, so technology is the foundation of everything!"
Muttering and repeating Ying Chengyu's words at that time, Ying Zheng felt quite emotional. .
The birth of the Chang'an plow and the technique of treating manure with golden juice surprised Ying Zheng, but it was not enough for Ying Zheng to truly realize the significance of ordinary technology, because these two things are directly related to farming, and Da Qin Never neglecting to study and experiment in the field of farming, Ying Chengyu was just ahead of other officials.
But the wheelbarrow is different.
This item is not directly related to war, food and national strength.
But it allowed Da Qin to gain a baggage advantage in war, and it could also significantly reduce the manpower and food required to transport grain and grass on weekdays, thus saving more manpower for farming, smelting, fighting, or giving birth to children.
Due to the subsequent impact of this car, Da Qin's governance methods and various laws must also be adjusted accordingly!
This is the power of technology!
While Ying Zheng was pondering, the ministers were already buzzing with discussions and exclamations.
Han Cang stood beside the wheelbarrow, looked at the ministers with a red face and said, "I don't know how much food and grass you have saved for our Da Qin, Lord Chang'an."
"What's wrong with using this food and grass to support Chang'an Lord in a hearty battle?!"
"Chang'an Lord deserves it!"
The smile on Wei Liao's face instantly turned to horror, He shouted anxiously: "No!"
"Absolutely not!"
"We, the Qin Dynasty, must never expand our territory again!"
Wei Liao's gaze towards Han Cang instantly became wary.
Han Cang was once the most determined peacemaker in the Great Qin Dynasty, even regardless of the opinions of his Korean relatives!
So Wei Liao would often ask Han Cang to persuade Ying Chengyu to hold back.
The two important ministers, who were always troubled by Ying Chengyu, often drank together and complained to each other.
Results!
Underneath your staunch advocate and faction, your heart is actually more warlike than Ying Chengyu!
As soon as Han Cang said these words, the smiles on the faces of Wei Zhuang, Wang Wan, and even Zhang Han all disappeared.
The admiration instantly turned to persuasion:
"Chang'an Lord is already... quite free. If you let Chang'an Lord fight to your heart's content, how will we, Da Qin, clean up the mess!"
< br>"Of course Lord Chang'an has saved a lot of food and grass for our Great Qin, and Lord Chang'an has allowed our Great Qin to harvest a lot of food and grass, but Lord Chang'an consumes even more food and grass! What Han Shangqing said is ridiculous!"
"That's right, that's right. I, Da Qin, should recuperate and recuperate in the past few years! In a few years, I will let Lord Chang'an fight happily!"
" Lord Chang'an has already said that he doesn't like military affairs. If According to the happy words of Lord Chang'an, we should end this battle as soon as possible and order Lord Chang'an to return to Neishi County to rest. Then Lord Chang'an is really happy! Han Shangqing, you don't understand Lord Chang'an!"
Listen to the group! Han Cang's blood gradually cooled down after hearing Chen's words of persuasion, and he couldn't help but feel a little fear rising in his heart.
He had to admit that he was swollen.
He actually thinks that Da Qin’s remaining grain can afford Ying Chenglong’s pleasure!
What a dangerous idea!
Han Cang hurriedly handed over his hand: "It's my fault!"
The ministers suddenly raised their voices and woke up Ying Zheng.
Looking up at the audience, Ying Zheng closed the coffin and concluded: "The strategy of this battle remains unchanged."
"We, Da Qin, still want to negotiate peace with Zhao, seek peace between Qin and Zhao, and strive for peace between Qin and Zhao. I, Da Qin, strive for time to recuperate.”
"The matter of building Chang'an chariots has been fully delegated to the general Shaofu."
"One hundred thousand Chang'an chariots must be built within this month to transport grain and grass for Chang'an Jun's troops."
>Taking advantage of Ying Chengyu's absence, Ying Zheng seized the opportunity to name the Type B baggage truck.
No one in the court thought it was inappropriate.
If this car was built by a craftsman, it would probably be named a handcart or a wheelbarrow.
But since this car is built by Changan Jun, it is naturally called Changan Car.
The name Da Qin was so unpretentious, simple and crude.
Ying Po immediately handed over his hand and said: "My lord, accept your order!"
Ying Zheng continued to speak: "In addition to using Chang'an cars to ensure that Chang'an Jun's troops need the food and supplies."
"My dear friends, do you have any other ideas to help Anjun?"
Wei Zhuang came out of the queue and cupped his hands and said: "This is for your Majesty."
"The State of Yan has promised to send troops to help us, Great Qin, but the soldiers and horses of the State of Yan have not yet entered the territory of the State of Zhao."
>"Now the envoy of Yan has entered Xianyang."
"I think we can urge the envoy of Yan and ask the King of Yan to speed up the advance of the Yan army."
"In this way, we may be able to give An Jun a helping hand! ”
(End of this chapter)