There has been a consensus among the senior officials within the Han Dynasty about the confrontation with Qin and the destruction of Qin. Destruction of Qin is not a problem now. The problem is how much the Han Dynasty is preparing to pay. The Han King Gaoyuan's meaning is very obvious, and he must use the smallest price to destroy Qin.

This is not because the Han officials were so angry and arrogant, but based on the comprehensive comparison between the two sides in terms of economy, military and management, the Han country had a comprehensive advantage in all aspects. More importantly, the Qin State may face the biggest civil strife since their founding, while the Han Dynasty is now in harmony with the political and people, and the whole country is united.

Gao Yuan is waiting for a suitable entry point, and for this reason, Gao Yuan doesn't mind waiting for a longer period of time. He does not lack time. Compared with time, he can now value the lives of soldiers from Han Dynasty.

Although artillery was developed, they were still not suitable for large-scale land warfare. The decisive force was still cold weapons. In Gao Yuan's eyes, the Qin people were almost almost his people. In the future battle to destroy Qin, if one more survives, they will help the Han Dynasty in the future.

This understanding of course comes from Gao Yuan's concept that is completely different from this era.

"About the expansion of the navy, we must let it go for the time being." Gao Yuan's eyes fell on Kou Shuguang. Looking at Kou Shuguang's disappointed expression, he continued: "Our ocean navy should slow down now. Next, your focus is to stabilize our new rule in Fusang, Ryukyu, Malay Peninsula and other new lands, and turn them into our raw material production areas. With your current military strength, you can do all this. As for sailing to a further ocean, it requires greater financial and material support. Obviously, the current Han Han still has no time to take care of it, and it is impossible to invest so many resources in it. The way Kou Zheng wants to go deep blue, and he must wait until our Han unified the Central Plains."

"Yes!" Kou Shuguang nodded helplessly. Since the king had already spoken, it was already the final conclusion.

"But this does not mean that you have nothing to do." Gao Yuan smiled and said, "In the next two years, the Navy will demobilize a group of veterans as soon as possible and recruit a large number of new recruits. Make good use of this period to train all the new recruits."

"Your Majesty, the naval officers and soldiers are in their prime, and they are all powerful and powerful. Why do you need to demobilize them? Do you know how difficult it is for us to train this group of people?"

"Of course I know." Gao Yuan laughed: "Kou Yizheng, look farther. Don't you want to go to the deep blue? In the future, don't you need more sailors? If you don't train now, will the battle be sharpened? "

Kou Shuguang sighed: "In fact, just build a few more large ships to solve this problem."

The ministers in the room all laughed, and it seemed that Kou Shuguang still didn't give up.

"You Kou Shuguang, don't you know how much it costs to build an ocean-going ship? You know how much it costs to support him, right? Don't talk about these useless things." Gao Yuan smiled and said, "Don't feel sorry for these soldiers. After they retire, they will not be useless. They will earn several times the salary than when they served."

Yan Shenghao looked at Kou Shuguang's somewhat puzzled expression and explained with a smile: "Shuguang. After these naval officers and soldiers retired, are you still afraid that they will have no way out? Now there are so many maritime merchants, they are afraid that they will rush to ask for them. They are experienced and familiar with everything on this channel. And they have seen blood and are not afraid of war. For maritime merchants, they are a hot commodity. I dare to assure you. Once the news of a large number of naval officers and soldiers retirement is spread, the naval base in Cangzhou will immediately be crowded with maritime merchants who are going to recruit. I guess Yang Qing will be very upset at that time, because there must be maritime merchants who will find him through various channels."

"These soldiers will soon teach the sailors on the navy's ships what they learned from the navy, including fighting and passionate." Gao Yuan smiled and said, "We train a group of ourselves, and bring us a group of retired soldiers. At that time, our navy will not be short of manpower. Moreover, now our great men do not have the financial resources to sail further away. But it does not mean that the sea merchants dare not go. As long as there are enough interests, there will be many people who take risks."

"The King has decided to sell the latest batch of cast cannons to the maritime merchants at a high price." Yan Shenghao continued with a smile.

"This won't work."

"Your Majesty, you won't."

As soon as Yan Shenghao said this, a voice of objection immediately sounded in the study.

"What's wrong? Are you afraid that these maritime merchants will rebel?" Gao Yuan laughed, "Do you think there is a possibility?"

Wu Qi hesitated for a moment, "King, there is no possibility of rebellion. These maritime merchants should also know that without the big men, they are nothing, but artillery is a powerful weapon for the military and the country. I am afraid it is inappropriate to sell it to the people. I won't talk about anything else. Just keeping it confidential will become a problem. We have not yet put on a large-scale modeling force. If we steal it from Qin Chu?"

"Wu Yizheng is too worried about this matter." Wu Kai is now in charge of the Ministry of Works. After the incident last year, Wu Kai has become more concerned about the affairs of the Ministry of Works and has some understanding of some of the military industries managed by the Ministry of Works. "Architecture is not something that can be imitated by just a glance. With the current industrial level of Qin and Chu, even if we give them a complete set of drawings, they cannot make it. They can't pass the level of iron smelting and steelmaking alone."

"Equipped with one cannon on each merchant ship. And only our retired sailors can operate these cannons. There is no big problem with confidentiality. These maritime merchants use their own money to explore the way for us. When we have the ability to go out on a large scale, we will not be blinded." Gao Yuan said proudly: "Besides, selling the cannons to them will be a huge profit, right? Minister Wu?"

Wu Kai smiled and said, "No, I will naturally be a lion who speaks loudly by then, and I am not afraid that they will not buy it! This is much better than selling it to a navy."

"Your Majesty, our National Security Bureau will install one person in every maritime merchant ship." Cao Tianci, who was on the side, suddenly said.

"You can do this by yourself, don't ask me." Gao Yuan glanced at him. "But one thing, don't make people feel uncomfortable."

"Yes, I understand."

"Okay, that's all this matter, and you'll make the question wrong." Gao Yuan said, "Let's talk about Fusang, Fusang local, I mean it is divided into four counties. The county magistrate must be sent by our local government, and the deputy must be selected locally. Of course, the premise is to have enough respect for our great men. Lao Yan must worry more about this matter. After all, this is a matter outside of the ocean. The candidate must be cautious. He must be capable and willing to do something. He must never be forced to choose."

"Don't worry, our great men are not short of adventurous spirits and want to do something. Although they are traveling outside the ocean, they are the chief officials of a county. Besides, on the ocean, our sea masters and maritime merchants are constantly in constant contact, which is very different from before. If we can educate the other side in foreign countries, for some people, they will be happy!" Yan Shenghao said with a smile.

"Well, Minister Huo." Gao Yuan looked at Huo Xiaolin again. The Ministry of Rites changed to the Ministry of Propaganda. It turned out that the old Minister of Rites Xun Xiushou retired, and followed Jiang Jiaquan to the shore of Dayan Lake to debate the academic dispute between the two. Now the Minister of the Ministry of Rites is replaced by Huo Xiaolin, the former Minister of Rites. "Fusang is a place outside the world, and military occupation is a temporary measure after all. With a plan for a long time, if you want these places to fully think about Great China, you must start from education. The Ministry of Propaganda must make great efforts on this."

"Please give me some advice," Huo Xiaolin nodded.

"Using our culture to erode their culture, and finally let their civilization disappear completely, and in the end we are the only ones left. This is equivalent to digging out their roots. This is the strategy for long-term stability. No matter how powerful the army is, it cannot be accomplished. Only our Han culture can do this, and you are naturally the vanguard." Gao Yuan knocked on the table and looked at everyone in the house, "Don't think that scholars are powerless. This is really only they can accomplish this."

"Minister Huo, Jicheng University will graduate next year. I think these passionate young people will be your best candidates." Yan Shenghao reminded with a smile: "These things, or these young people, are more suitable."

"All officials and students who are willing to work there must be preferential treatment. My Minister Wang, you cannot save money on this, and your salary must be calculated double." Gao Yuan looked at Wang Wudi with a smile.

This time, Wang Wudi did not argue with Gao Yuan and said happily: "They traveled across the ocean and may not be able to come back once every few years. Naturally, they cannot be treated unfairly by their salary."

"There is also the level of officials, and the officials sent out have a higher level at the corresponding level." Gao Yuan said to Yan Shenghao.

"yes!"

As soon as the arrangement was arranged, Gao Yuan clapped his hands and smiled, "That's all about the matter. This year is a good year. Good luck and good weather. God is also very proud of our men. Even natural disasters have not visited us. It is worth celebrating. I discussed with Minister Huo that we should celebrate the New Year."

"The Publicity Department is making relevant plans and can be submitted to the Political Affairs Hall and the King of the Palace in two days." Huo Xiaolin said.

"How much does it cost?" Wang Wudi stretched his head and stared at Huo Xiaolin.

"Take my Minister Wang down!" Gao Yuan snorted: "I know you are an iron rooster, so I didn't plan to pluck your hair from the beginning. Just put your heart in your stomach!"

When Wang Wudi heard this, he laughed happily, and smiled backwards and said, "It turns out that the king wants to pay for his private money. This is great, great."

"I'm very poor, you still owe me the salary you have not paid!" Gao Yuan said angrily: "Where can I get the money?"

Everyone in the room laughed suddenly. Who doesn't know that the king is one of the richest people in the country now? Just a Mingbo company made a fortune for the king in the second half of this year. However, the bickering between the king and Wang Wudi has become a rare relaxing scene when ministers discuss matters, so everyone is happy to watch the show.
Chapter completed!