Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

It's just that the current Han Dynasty is indeed in a period of heyday expansion. From the perspective of historical experience, the best way during this period of expansion is to attack those more valuable countries and seize more valuable countries. Territory is the right path.

As for Siberia, a territory that basically has no specific value in the short term, it can still be put aside first.

There is no way, who made the current Han Dynasty regard the whole world as the object of conquest, it is too busy.

In the following time, Zhao Kuo was also very busy.

To know that such a large territory expansion requires many officials to rule, so Zhao Kuo is also busy appointing officials and delimiting the counties and counties in the newly conquered territory.

After Zhao Kuo and the prime ministers figured out these things together, winter will come.

Another year of winter came, and Zhao Kuo stood outside the palace, watching the heavy snow falling one after another, feeling very moved in his heart.

Once upon a time, for Zhao Kuo, the world was full of crises, and even Zhao Kuo's survival was a problem.

But now?With his own efforts, Zhao Kuo has created a super empire unprecedented in human history, and this super empire will continue to expand until he becomes the master of this world!

Zhao Kuo smiled, stretched out his hand, and a snowflake fell on his palm, which was cool.

At this moment, Zhao Kuo suddenly realized that he was already in his 30s, and he was going to be 40 in a few years.

I can't wait!

Zhao Kuo took a deep breath and said lightly to the eunuch Ling beside him: "You pass on an order to me to hold a meeting in the palace tomorrow morning, mainly to discuss next year's combat goals!"

Time is passing year by year, and Zhao Kuo is also growing in age year by year.

Even if he is a time traveler, Zhao Kuo doesn't know how long he can survive in this world!

If you want to borrow another 500 years from God, will God agree?

After all, God has already lent Zhao Kuo a lifetime, and who can have such an experience in two lives?

Since this is the case, then we must race against time to make the expansion of Han Kingdom in this world more violent!

Chapter 1190 Li Mu is in a hurry (No.20 [-]nd update)

Soon, the military combat conference was held.

Li Mu, the Right Prime Minister of the Great Han Kingdom, got off the carriage and was about to go up the steps of the palace, but was suddenly stopped by someone behind him: "Prime Minister, please stay!"

Turning his head to look, Li Mu suddenly laughed: So it was you.

Xiang Yan smiled and saluted Li Mu: I have met Prime Minister Li.

Li Mu waved his hand disapprovingly, and said: Prime Minister You is Prime Minister You, from now on you can either call me Prime Minister Li You or Master Li.Don't talk about Prime Minister Li every day, making me seem like the prime minister.Okay, let's talk about something while walking.

Xiang Yan's flattery slapped the horse's leg, and she couldn't help feeling embarrassed for a moment.

Li Mu glared at Xiang Yan: We are soldiers, don't engage in nasty things, next time

The two walked side by side and walked up the steps.

The relationship between Li Mu and Xiang Yan is still very good. In other words, for a person like Li Mu, he devotes most of his energy to the army, so generally speaking, he doesn't have any conflicts with other people.

While walking, Li Mu said to Xiang Yan: How does it feel for you to use Musketeers this time?

Xiang Yan thought for a while, and replied seriously: muskets are indeed a weapon that crosses the ages, but there are still quite a few problems with today's words.

Li Mu's eyes lit up slightly, and he said, "Let's listen."

Xiang Yandao: First of all, isn't the musket fired by gunpowder, so if it rains, our musket basically loses its combat effectiveness.

Secondly, the manufacturing stability of muskets is not high. During our expedition this time, more than 20 people were killed or injured due to muskets going off fire.

And then, muskets have too high requirements for logistics. Think about it, hundreds of rounds of bullets will be fired in a short time. The bullets are not like bows and arrows and can be pulled out from the enemy's corpse. Recycling

While Xiang Yan was talking, Li Mu was also listening intently.

After Xiang Yan finished speaking, Li Mu said: These are indeed problems, so how about it, when the time comes, you will gather all the things and make a report.Then I took it to the weapon factory and let them see if they can improve it as soon as possible.

When Xiang Yan heard this, she hurriedly said: "Master Li Cheng, this is not to improve as soon as possible, but must be improved."

Li Mu glared at Xiang Yan and said, "You think I don't want them to have to improve?"Let me tell you, these craftsmen are treasures now, if I dare to speak harshly to them, they will directly sue His Majesty!If you can, go talk to them.

Xiang Yan stuck out her tongue, but didn't speak again.

Indeed, after all, there are only a few people in the Han Kingdom who are really studying firearms. As a leading general, Xiang Yan really deeply understands that muskets have greatly improved the combat effectiveness of soldiers in the Han Kingdom, let alone others. Even Xiang Yan herself is reluctant to yell at these precious craftsmen.

While talking, the two had already reached the entrance of the main hall. Suddenly, Li Mu grabbed Xiang Yan: By the way, I have something to tell you.

Xiang Yan was a little puzzled: I don't know what Master Li is going to say?

Li Mu coughed, rubbed his hands, and said, "This time, don't compete with me for the position of chief general."

Xiang Yan was stunned for a moment, and it took several seconds to recover, and couldn't help laughing.

Prime Minister Li You really likes fighting.

After a while, all the officials gathered in the hall, and Zhao Kuo appeared.

A little different from before, Zhao Qian, as the prince of Zhao Guo, also appeared here with Zhao Kuo.

This is also a performance that was recognized by Zhao Kuo after Zhao Qian carried out the first big voyage operation.

However, considering that Zhao Qian is still underage, Zhao Kuo only asked Zhao Qian to come here to listen in, and did not give Zhao Qian the right to participate in the discussion.

After the ceremony was over, Zhao Kuo also went straight to the point: Zhuqing, this year, our Great Han Kingdom has solved the two problems of Lingnan and North Korea at one time, which makes me very gratified.

But you also need to know that the expansion of our Great Han Kingdom cannot and should not be stopped.So I came to you today to discuss with you the new war strategy proposed by the General Staff.

Regarding Zhao Kuo's remarks, everyone already knew what they had said when they received the meeting notice, so they naturally responded one after another, while waiting for the next statement from the staff department.

This time, it was not Xiang Yan, the chief of staff who made the statement, but Sima Shang, the chief of staff who had just returned from Lingnan victory.

After several years of fighting in Lingnan, Sima Shang's whole body has obviously turned darker and thinner, but his eyes have become more energetic, and his aura has become more and more amazing.

Sima Shang walked up to the map, picked up the baton, and began his statement in a steady tone.

Please see, after our staff research, we finally believe that the southwest mountainous area should be our next attack target.

While speaking, Sima Shang drew a large circle in the southwest direction on the map.

In this large circle, the entire Yunnan-Guizhou region and the western mountainous areas of Guangxi are drawn in, and at the same time, the Shan Plateau of the later Burma is also drawn in.

In terms of area, if all these places can be annexed in one fell swoop, then the Han Kingdom can increase its territory by about 100 million square kilometers.

The prime minister, Xu Li, said: Why is it the southwest mountainous area?Tell me the reasons for the staff.

Sima Shang nodded and said: There are many reasons.The southwest mountainous area is in a geographical range that is easy to defend but difficult to attack. At the same time, it is very close to the Bashu Basin, Jiangnan and Lingnan of our Han Dynasty.

If the enemy sends troops from the southwestern mountainous area, they can freely choose Bashu, Jiangnan, and Lingnan to attack. However, the scope of defense and the time for mobilizing troops for our Han Dynasty are extremely passive.

Conversely, if we can bring the southwestern mountainous area under the territory of the Great Han Kingdom, then Bashu and Jiangnan don't need to have any worries, and Lingnan can concentrate on continuing to expand southward.

In addition, to the west of the Southwestern Mountains is the so-called "South Asian Subcontinent", where there was a Mauryan Dynasty, which was the place where Buddhism was born.If we can occupy the southwestern mountainous area, then we can use the southwestern mountainous area as a forward base to further conquer the Maurya Dynasty on the South Asian subcontinent, and completely bring the entire Indian Peninsula under the rule of our Great Han Kingdom.

After Zhao Kuo finished listening, he couldn't help but nodded slightly.

If one of these reasons can move Zhao Kuo the most, it must be the reason for conquering the South Asian subcontinent where India is located in later generations.

Historically, the reason why the Chinese civilization has not been able to extend its tentacles to the South Asian subcontinent is mainly because it is separated from the South Asian subcontinent by the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.

Due to the altitude problem, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is obviously not the best choice for conquering the South Asian subcontinent, only the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau is.

On the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, the Ming Dynasty established Mu Wangfu, but there are still a large number of chieftains doing their own thing.It wasn't until the Qing Dynasty that the land-returning reform system was thoroughly implemented in the Yunnan-Guizhou area that the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau was truly brought under the control of the central government.

But it was too late for the world at that time. Only a few decades after the Qing Dynasty returned to the land and reformed, the Opium War broke out, and the Qing Dynasty declined from then on.

Although the Ming and Qing dynasties were too late, they were completely in time for the current Han Dynasty.

After all, there is no global empire like the British Empire in this era. It can even be said that even if there is a British Empire, Zhao Kuo can still beat the British Empire to the ground!

As for the others, after hearing Sima Shang's statement about the southwest mountainous area, most of them were also convinced.

Like the senior officials of the Han Kingdom present, they are actually very clear about the overall strategy of the Han Kingdom.

Westward advance must be westward, but the layout of the Seleucid Empire has not yet been completed, so looking around the Han Kingdom, it is true that only the southwest direction is worth expanding.

Otherwise, you can only go to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which is extremely high in altitude, which is not a good deal.

Pang Nuan said, "What benefits can our Great Han Kingdom gain by attacking the southwest mountainous area?"

Still the same sentence, wars consume national strength. If you continue to fight regardless of the war, the national strength will only be exhausted in the end, and then rebellions will break out and the country will suddenly perish.

Therefore, fighting a war is not only about political significance, but also about keeping a good check on the economic aspect.

It doesn't mean that every battle must make a lot of money, but at least, you must not lose money!

Sima Shang had also been the Chief of Staff for several years, so he knew this truth very well, so he immediately said, "We've already figured this out."First of all, the most critical thing is the slave resource.The Bo slaves in the southwestern mountainous area have been prevalent in our great Han country for these years. Once we completely conquer the southwestern mountainous area, the entire Bo people race will fall into the hands of our great Han country.

Secondly, there are a large number of wild animals in the southwest mountainous area, which can produce fur resources such as tiger skin, deer antler, ivory and many other fur resources, as well as many extremely rich medicinal materials.

Finally, in the southwest mountainous area, there may be some iron mines, copper mines and even gold mines, which is also a huge benefit.

All in all, the staff believes that this time the battle against the southwest mountainous area will definitely not make a lot of money, but overall it will definitely not lose money.

After Sima Shang spoke, several important ministers nodded to varying degrees.

To put it bluntly, it is unrealistic to expect to make a lot of money in every battle.

Judging from the strategic significance of the southwest mountainous area stated by Sima Shang before, as long as it can win the southwest mountainous area without losing money this time, it will actually be a big profit for the Han Kingdom.

Because in this case, the Great Han Kingdom will be able to rush out of the southwest mountainous area in the next time, and go to the flat and fertile South Asian subcontinent, where they will plunder a large number of people and resources to help the Great Han Kingdom become stronger!

Xu Li said: "Since that's the case, then the old man has no other doubts about the battle in the southwestern mountainous area this time."

Pang Nuan asked a question: How many soldiers and horses are needed to fight?

Sima Shang replied very cheerfully: It is inconvenient to supply supplies in the southwest mountainous area, and it is more difficult for the army to march, so this time we only plan to dispatch [-] soldiers and horses.But these [-] soldiers and horses will be composed of pure musketeers, so it is absolutely sufficient in terms of combat effectiveness.

Pang Nuan was also relieved and agreed.

After the two prime ministers, Xu Li and Pang Nuan, spoke successively, everyone including Zhao Kuo naturally turned their attention to the last prime minister, Li Mu.

Li Mu also stood up at this time, and said eagerly, "Your Majesty, this time you can no longer give the position of the chief general to others. Let me be the chief general!"

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help laughing directly.

Li Mu's words have already reached this point, so what is his attitude?

Zhao Kuo nodded with a smile and said: No problem.Considering that you have not fought for a while, then this time the conquest of the Southwest Mountains, you will be the main general.

Li Mu was immediately overjoyed, and said with a smile: Thank you, Your Majesty!Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will definitely not disappoint Your Majesty!

This time the military meeting is over.

After the ministers dispersed, Zhao Kuo glanced at Zhao Qian and said with a smile: After listening to the audience, what do you think?

After Zhao Qian thought about it for a while, he raised a question: Emperor Father, I do have a question.Shouldn't the royal father be in charge of this military affairs? Why did the royal father seem to have no sense of participation during the whole meeting?

After hearing Zhao Qian's question, Zhao Kuo smiled.

You are still too young.Let me tell you this, as an emperor, all I need to do is to listen to the opinions of my courtiers, and then make the final decision.participate?There is no need for that.You have to know that after the discussions are completed by the courtiers, and then let me approve it, I will do it if I say yes, and it will not work if I say no.

If I also participate in these discussions, wouldn't it mean that the courtiers have the opportunity to say no to me and veto my opinions?If this continues, will future officials still take my majesty to heart?

So ah, you have to remember.As an emperor, sometimes you don't need to speak, because the more you speak, the less majestic you are.You should listen quietly, the more you listen, the more respect your courtiers will have for you!

After Zhao Qian listened, it was like waking up from a dream.

What's this?This is actually the art of the emperors.

Zhao Qian took a deep breath, and said to Zhao Kuo very respectfully: "Father and Emperor taught you well, and now I understand it completely."

Zhao Qian really understood. It turns out that this is the emperor, and he can still be like this!

Sure enough, it has never been an easy thing to be a good emperor.

It seems that in the future, he will continue to learn a lot like his father!

Chapter 1191 King Yelang and King Dian (No. 20 [-]rd)

Now that the entire plan has been finalized, the war machines of the Great Han Kingdom will naturally start rumbling.

Weapons, ammunition, equipment, etc., everything is supplied as quickly as possible under the coordination of various government agencies and units.

As for the most important army recruitment, it will not be carried out until the spring of the second year.

All in all, as a country that has fought wars for so many years, the Han Kingdom is of course familiar with all this.

It is worth mentioning that Zhao Qian, the prince of the Han Dynasty, asked his father Zhao Kuo to continue serving as the supervisor of the army, but Zhao Kuo refused without hesitation.

The reason for the refusal is also very simple. It is said that Zhao Qian has been fighting abroad for the past two years, and has dropped a lot of studies, and needs to make up for it diligently.