Of course, this is only the level that Amakusa Shiro can understand, but Shi Diwen actually has a more ambitious goal - he hopes that through such an attempt, he will limit the emergence of excellent genes in the Japanese archipelago that can change the local race.
Although such attempts are currently limited to the Kyushu region, and the channels are currently only conscription and recruiting naturalized citizens, the population that can be covered is extremely limited, and it is far from achieving Shi Diwen's goal, but he believes that with Haihan's expansion in Japan The influence of the archipelago is increasing year by year, and there will be opportunities to attract top talents from this land to a wider range in the future.
Shi Diwen hopes to use various means to transform the smartest and strongest people born here into Haihan citizens, or make them work for Haihan. As for the people in this group who cannot be used for their own purposes, of course, other methods should be used to ensure that they will not pose a threat to Haihan.
I would use a sickle to cut a few crops every year. If I couldn't remove them, I would just cut them off or even dig out the roots. If things go on like this, it will naturally be difficult for tall plants to grow on this land.
Compared with dismembering the Japanese archipelago and dividing it into several small countries, this approach of cutting off the ends is obviously more effective in completely eliminating possible threats in the future.
However, Shi Diwen did not intend to choose between the two routes. A two-pronged approach was the safest approach.
Shi Diwen looked at Amakusa Shiro and said, "Do you still have any questions?"
Amakusa Shiro's heart trembled, and he quickly lowered his head and responded: "There are no other problems with my humble position. I must follow your instructions."
He knew in his heart that he had gained his current position by virtue of his many years of accumulated military exploits. However, Haihan had always been very hostile to Japan, and his Japanese origin would also prevent him from gaining 100% trust from the executive committee.
In the past, when I worked under Qian Tiandun, I didn't need to worry too much about doing things, but now my boss Shi Diwen has very high requirements for obedience, and Amakusa Shiro can only behave with his tail between his legs in front of him.
If Shi Diwen hesitates a little bit about the question just now and thinks that he has other ideas, the position of Sasebo Base Commander may have to be replaced.
As for whether Shi Diwen's plan was reasonable, Amakusa Shiro didn't have any resistance. It has been thirty years since he became a naturalized member of the Haihan Kingdom. He has long regarded himself as a member of the Haihan Kingdom and has regarded the Executive Committee as a god.
If the Executive Committee believes that it is necessary to use some means to suppress Japan, then he will not hesitate at all, let alone show any mercy, even if Kyushu is his hometown. After all, when the Kaihan Army attacked the Hirado Domain, he killed many Kyushu people on the battlefield.
In the afternoon of that day, Shi Diwen took the initiative to invite diplomats from various vassals to visit Haihan's most advanced battleship Zhoushan at the military port.
In fact, after Shi Diwen's fleet arrived at Sasebo Bay, the huge Zhoushan attracted attention. However, since this huge ship is docked at the military port, no one can get close to it and can only watch it from the distant coast or sea.
The existence of the Zhoushan is no longer a secret to the Kyushu region. This ship has already been launched into service, and during the National Day activities in the first half of this year, it also appeared on the Qiantang River near Hangzhou. The relevant news has already spread back to Kyushu.
But rumors are just rumors. No matter how powerful they are, of course they cannot compare with the shock of actually seeing this ship with your own eyes.
Comparing the Zhoushan with the Majestic-class battleship also anchored in the port area, the length of the ship alone is half as long. The rotating turrets on the front and rear decks and the long-barreled large-caliber naval guns are even more difficult to ignore. The appearance of this ship has even surpassed the local people's understanding of sailing battleships. They simply couldn't imagine how Haihan built such a huge warship.
Shi Diwen is actually very happy to sail the Zhoushan to the sea and fire a few cannons to scare these bumpkins. However, there are not many important diplomats currently stationed in Sasebo Bay. It would be a waste of resources to dispatch the Zhoushan for these people. So the original plan was changed to a visit on board the ship.
Even so, the close contact with this giant ship with a displacement of more than 4,000 tons was enough to shock these diplomats.
Compared to watching from a distance, boarding the ship in person is a completely different feeling. The moment they stepped onto the deck, they fully felt their own insignificance.
The cable winches on the deck used to adjust the sails were almost at their shoulder height, and the thick cables were as thick as their arms. If these things are handed over to local sailors, it will be almost difficult to complete the most basic operations.
And the thick barrel, which was more than ten feet long, seemed to be able to fit them all into it. It is not difficult to imagine that even the strongest city may not be able to withstand a full blow from this monster.
Shi Diwen unabashedly showed them the side deck. There is no doubt that it is already thick enough that the artillery equipped by the Kyushu vassals cannot penetrate.
Moreover, Shi Diwen also claimed that due to the use of the most advanced propulsion technology, the maximum speed of this ship has exceeded that of the Majesty-class battleships currently in service.
The people present automatically translated this into something they could understand - if you encounter this giant ship on the battlefield, it means that you can't catch it even if you want to, and you can't escape even if you want to escape.
The reality is that the force possessed by Haihan is so powerful that it makes people despair. After visiting the Zhoushan, it is difficult for anyone to have the idea of confronting Haihan with force.
Of course, some visitors were happy to see such a naked display of force. Local forces like Tsushima and Satsuma, who were very close to Kaihan, took on the role of protectors, believing that giant ships like the Zhoushan could better bring security to their areas. shelter.
Such a reaction was expected by Shi Diwen. He knew very well that the fundamental nature of this island nation was to fear power and not be immoral. The only way to make them surrender was to have absolute superior strength.
As long as the difference in strength is so great that they cannot have any resistance, some people will naturally jump out to become Haihan's watchdog.
What Shi Diwen needs is not only to shock these visitors, but also to use their mouths to spread the power of the Haihan Army to local people who have not had the opportunity to come to Sasebo Bay to see it all with their own eyes. People will also be sincerely afraid of the force possessed by Haihan.
Of course, for the several vassal states that Shi Diwen is scheduled to visit this time, the people and nobles there will have the opportunity to see the Zhoushan appear at their doorsteps. By then, they will know that the strength of the Haihan Army is far greater than rumored. horrible.