Mythical Version of the Three Kingdoms

If Kuishang plays like this, Chen Xi has nothing to do. After all, many technical barriers can still be overcome if the foundation is strong enough. At most, the loss will be greater. However, if some things don't care about the loss, then There is nothing more to say.

"Rome didn't do coking." Fazheng said suddenly.

"This is the normal situation in Rome, okay, the pure evil way of Kushan." Chen Xi said angrily, "Normally speaking, even if you want to do coking, it is not done like this. Primary coal and steel itself are It should be built up bit by bit, rather than being achieved in such a radical way overnight, but to be honest, even if we are pioneering the road ahead, it would be great for the other party to achieve it overnight. ”

There is one thing Chen Xi did not say, that is, among the three existing empires, Rome's social division of labor and basic technology classification and combination are the worst. The simplest point is that many technologies of the Roman Empire have no continuity, while the Han Dynasty has the worst Shi and Nangui are technically accumulated and built from the bottom up.

Even though there are certain differences in the systems and logic used by the two, generally speaking, the two sides are really slowly accumulating and developing on a technical level.

Of course, there was a Claudius core in the Roman Empire, which could concentrate its efforts to do great things, integrate the power of the country to burst out amazing power, and if necessary, it could develop in a leapfrog manner, but really speaking of those basic societies In terms of division of labor and accumulation of underlying technology, the gap between Rome and Han aristocratic families and Brahmins is very large.

Generally speaking, because the Han family has continued for thousands of years, even if they don't understand the use of the technology at hand, they just continue to carry out the old things of their ancestors, just like the Wang family in Kuaiji didn't understand it for more than a hundred years ago. Their own electromagnetism is useless, but it does not prevent them from continuing their research along the path of their ancestors.

The Brahmins have established social division of labor from the beginning. In essence, after the Brahmin system has eliminated its religious factors, it has a detailed grid-based social division of labor.

Even if this kind of social division of labor determines a person's life, at this stage of the third century, this thing is really quite advanced, and at least it has a certain effect in the accumulation of basic technology.

Not to mention anything else, just those seven thousand blacksmiths, even if the Claudius family wants to gather them together in a short time, no, just finding a list will take a lot of time, and the Brahmin can really give an order, Find all these people.

After all, what caste, what place of residence, what position, these have been stipulated from the beginning, so if you really have to find them, it is a matter of giving an order.

"However, it is indeed beyond imagination that Brahmins can organize tens of thousands of blacksmiths. If we also count those who cooperate, the real mobilization ability of Brahmins is actually quite strong." Fazheng said with a bit of fear. In the past, I really thought that Brahmins were trash, but when these trashes got so ruthless, Fazheng was really afraid.

"A thing that can be regarded as a political entity has survived from more than a thousand years ago to the present. Even after experiencing many invasions, it still survived in the end and maintained its attitude of being superior to others. No matter how useless it is, it cannot be treated as pure A look of contempt." Jia Xu said calmly, but it didn't sound like he was speaking to Fazheng, but rather to Chen Xi.

Because the war between the Han Dynasty and the Kushan Dynasty has been going on, the Han Dynasty is actually somewhat tired. The attitude shown by the Ganghe generals is not just their own. In fact, those in the Political Yuan really look at the Kushans with contempt. In fact, it’s just Chen Xi. As long as the war with Kuishang continues, it’s impossible for others to treat Kushan like Chen Xi does.

Brahmins have many problems, but Brahmins have been going on for thousands of years!

"I'm not contemptuous." Chen Xi naturally retorted after hearing Jia Xu's words, but stopped after speaking, and then began to think carefully about Jia Xu's words.

"If there is a war next, be careful." Jia Xu has no intention of being a riddler. "At this point, let alone Kushan, even from my level, it is the best time to cease the war. Monan will win a big victory. After that, the threat of the Xiongnu to the Han Dynasty has been eliminated, and the benefits that subsequent victory can bring are actually not that great. From a rational point of view, the decisive battle in Mobei is actually of little significance. Winning does solve the problem. But what if we lose?"

The judgment of Zhu Helai and others is actually very correct. From a historical perspective, the next war between the Ganges Legion and the Kushans should be the last battle. There should not be any plan by Liu Bei and Chen Xi to destroy the Kushans. The operation of enfeoffing land is already a fantasy line.

Theoretically, winning or losing the next battle will not affect the overall situation. It is time for the Han Dynasty and Kushan to sit down and talk. There is no point in continuing to entangle.

In addition, in the next war between Ganges and Guishang, Jia Xu has almost no chance of winning. Even if Chen Xi and Li You took so many remedial measures, as for Jia Xu who returned from Ganges, those measures It cannot change the overall situation.

The problem is that after losing like this, the risk of continuing to go to war, and how big the responsibility for starting a war is. To put it too much, only Liu Bei and Chen Xi can bear it.

But even if he had to bear this risk, Jia Xu had to worry about the possibility that Guishang could withstand it. The three million prepared army was indeed very shocking. Jia Xu also believed that Chen Xi would definitely be ready by then. Food and grass logistics, but what if it fails!

When the army exceeds one million, the coordination and cooperation required are no joke. Jia Xu has never seen an army of one million, but he has seen an army of 500,000 in coordination, and the difficulty of operation is already extremely high. If the Kushan chooses to abandon the capital, does not fight a decisive battle, and relies on the territory to fight a security war with the Han Dynasty, how long can the Han Dynasty last?

Although the three million troops are many, even if the Kushan is not doing well now, it still has three million territories. Even if such a large army can occupy all the important towns, the thousand-year foundation of the Brahmans combined with the Northern Gui can support him for a year. If he struggles hard on the territory, did Chen Xi win?

Chen Xi might have to retreat, and the completely chaotic situation will also form a bleeding point.

If this is the case, even if the Han Dynasty wins, it can only be said that it has won a face, and it will be difficult to conquer the Kushan in the future.

More importantly, if such a battle is not won, I am afraid that no one will be willing to gamble their political life again in the future.

"You don't think highly of my last plan of 3 million troops to destroy Kushan?" Chen Xi asked Jia Xu thoughtfully, but he didn't mean to shut him up. Jia Xu was always reliable, and Chen Xi also wanted to hear what the problem was.

"It can't be controlled, and it's too difficult to cooperate. Considering that Kushan is fighting on its home ground, if it really chooses to abandon the capital and concentrate its forces to strangle all the way, it won't be a big problem." Jia Xu said very seriously, "If you say you can dispatch and control 3 million troops as easily as your own arm, just ignore what I said."

"The transmission of information and intelligence is a big problem." Fa Zheng also added, "Kushan's territory is quite large, and it is difficult for 3 million troops to cooperate with each other. It is difficult for 500,000 troops on the same battlefield to cooperate with each other, not to mention that you are 3 million separately."

"The advantage of the shield guard is very clear, but if the main force of Kushan is at all costs, it will not have any effect if it kills one or two assist groups. Problem, so if we fight such a large-scale cooperation..." Zhuge Liang also rarely suggested from the side, "It's difficult, basically impossible to achieve. In fact, I suggest to move step by step, use the regular troops to push forward, and don't divide them. In this way, as long as you don't make mistakes, the Kushans will have no way to deal with it. "

"That will take too long and put too much pressure on logistics. To be honest, an army of this size will take more than a year to go on the expedition. Even I can't cover up some problems." Chen Xi shook his head and said, Zhuge Liang's suggestion is very correct. Chen Xi has considered it before. After all, if he takes the regular troops route, Chen Xi can use Qi Jiguang's set, but the cost is huge.

The materials consumed by the million-strong army to go on the expedition are already terrifying enough. If you have to play regular troops, Chen Xi can't hold it. He had to give up this unrealistic plan.

To be honest, if there is not such a great logistical pressure, Chen Xi really wants to play the operation of three million regular troops to push forward, directly confirming that my Chen Junshen is invincible in the world, isn't it cool?

Moreover, compared to the gameplay of dividing the troops into more than ten routes and strangling them together, the three million troops gathered in one route and advanced along the Ganges River by land and water. Even a man of steel like Oswald would feel desperate. Moreover, there are only a few plain battlefields in the world that can support millions of troops. The Ganges River just fits the bill. If it could be done this way, Chen Xi would also like to try it, but unfortunately, it can't.

If you don't want to spend too much time and consume too much national strength, causing the people's livelihood to wither, it is best not to exceed one year from the departure of these three million troops to the killing of Kushan. In other words, the troops were sent out in the 13th year of Yuanfeng, and the battle was completed at the end of the 13th year of Yuanfeng.

Once this time point is exceeded, even Chen Xi's operation will be severely slapped in the face.

"It can almost hold up." Zhuge Liang said slowly.

"Then the local people can only be said to be alive." Chen Xi sighed and said, "Even if it is for the sake of the hundred years, for the sake of future generations, it is not a reason to let this generation live so hard. We do have the idea of ​​​​building a foundation for future generations, but it does not mean that we have to sacrifice this generation. Necessary sacrifices are acceptable. After all, we are all human beings and can understand this logic, but this kind of sacrifice must be limited, not endless."

"Taking every penny and using it like dirt and sand is not advisable." Chen Xi said with some admonition. It would take at least three years to crush Kushan with three million regular soldiers and completely solve the problem. But after three years, the Han Dynasty might return to the time before 15 years ago. Chen Xi's hard work for more than ten years is all over.

I really fought against Kushan for the sake of eternal achievements, but to fight Kushan, let this generation suffer again? It's not the only choice.

"The more you think about it, the harder it is to fight. It's easier to fight if you go into battle lightly and don't think about all those messy things." Man Chong said calmly. He also understands military affairs. Although he is not very good, he knows very well that the more you think about losses in war, the more you may lose.

"So it's very difficult." Chen Xi sighed and said, "But there are still more than two years, and we are still preparing, and the verification has not been done yet. Let's talk about it after I have confirmed everything else. Now I can't give you an answer, but I still have to say that even if the Ganges Legion retreats to the defense zone in the next battle, I will still promote the decisive battle."

No one can stop this. Chen Xi knows very well that after killing the Brahmins, there will be no other civilization in Asia that can threaten the Han civilization. And even if Rome has ideas about the Han Dynasty, it is difficult to cause too much damage due to the distance. Even if the Han Dynasty falls apart, other empires that inherit the Han civilization will be born again in this place to continue the former civilization.

At that time, it will be meaningless to Chen Xi who wins and who loses, because they are all his own.

"As long as you know what's going on." Jia Xu didn't talk about it anymore. He just reminded him of what he needed to remind him. Chen Xi is also a smart person, so a reminder is enough.

"Don't worry, there's no telling what will happen then." Chen Xi said with a smile, "There's no guarantee that there will be an ultimate military strategist who can command an army of three million and surpass Lord Wu An and Marquis Huaiyin."

Zhuge Liang had nothing to say after hearing this. Gods like Bai Qi and Han Xin are rare to meet in hundreds of years, and even for such figures, it is very difficult to command an army of three million to cooperate, but Chen Xi said One point is indeed correct. Being able to do this kind of thing is definitely the ultimate strategist who surpasses Wu Anjun and Huaiyin Marquis...

"Xiaozhi, has the date for your son's 100-day banquet been decided?" Chen Xi looked sideways at Fazheng and asked.

"On the eighth day of the lunar month next month, I will hold it out for you to see." Fazheng looked proud, then looked around everyone, and solemnly informed, "Remember to prepare gifts then, this is my eldest son. !”

"No problem, the gifts are all ready." Chen Xi said with a smile, "When the time comes, you will draw the lottery for your son. I have even made the props for the lottery."

"Can you specify the grand prize?" Fazheng said very directly, "What is the grand prize this time? Speaking of which, you haven't done this for many years."

"Of course you can't designate some messy little things. As for why I haven't done this for many years, in these years, the year before last was the only time I got the people together. The question is, was I in the mood to do this under the circumstances of the year before last? ?" Chen Xi sighed.

The year before last, Lu Su had made a big mistake, but he had gathered all the people together. The problem was that Chen Xi was in a bad mood at that time, so he was in a good mood if he didn't kill all the people, and he even held a lottery.

"Yes, it's rare that we all come together. What's the grand prize?" Fazheng thought for a while, and it was indeed true. Then the topic turned back to the most important grand prize. After all, he is the host this time, and it is also his son's 100-day banquet. This cannot be decided by default. Grand prize?

"The long-staple cotton that Han Mou obtained from West Asia, and the spinning machine that I ordered people to improve," Chen Xi said with a smile, "are basically equivalent to the level of technological innovation."

"I remember, isn't this the foundation of the textile industry? Can such things be put outside?" Li You looked solemn. This is cotton. Liangzhou and Xinzhou now live on cotton, and the Han Dynasty Although cotton cloth has not become mainstream due to cotton quality issues, it has already occupied one-fifth of the textile industry.

As for the remaining four-fifths, there is wool spinning on the same scale as cotton spinning, and the rest is mages.

Yes, the mainstream products in this era are still linen and kabu. There is no way. There is a problem with the quality of cotton, and there is a problem with the output of woolen textiles. But again, if each can account for one-fifth, it is already very impressive in this era. , As for silk, I’m sorry, silk has a very high status in the textile industry, but in terms of share, most people can’t afford it, so what’s there to say?

People who are covered in silk clothes are not sericulture people, but those who grow ramie basically wear linen clothes. This is very normal, so these days, Chen Xi's large-scale textile factory mainly produces linen cloth.

By the way, in addition to producing linen cloth, Chen Xi's linen textile industry also produces another bulk commodity: hemp rope. This thing is widely used, and when the army goes on an expedition, there is a huge demand for this thing, and the same is true for the local people. Every household needs it, and apart from the fact that it cannot be exported to earn foreign exchange, the demand for this thing is basically unlimited.

One to two hundred million pieces of hemp rope are sold a year. Although you don't make much money, you can still sell them every year, whether it's merchants transporting something, ordinary people bundling something, or the army stationed pulling and bundling tents. Yes, they all need this stuff.

It can be said that as long as the price of this thing is lower than that of the straw rope made by the locals, it will definitely be sold. As Chen Xi, who has a rope rolling machine, he must not violently kill the straw rope made by humans, and The quality is so much better that these days, the hemp rope sales and the linen sales are split in half every year.

However, Chen Xi will drive linen spinning out of the textile industry sooner or later. If the quality of cotton cloth were not a problem, Chen Xi would still be doing linen spinning nowadays. Cotton cloth is far superior to linen cloth in terms of comfort, warmth, and quality, so it is not violently killed Linen, isn't it just because of the quality of cotton?

Now that long-staple cotton has been obtained, large-scale cotton spinning should also be online. Filling this thing into the grand prize is just an add-on. Can Chen Xi really allow private individuals to control this kind of thing?

"Proof of admission, that's not bad." After listening to Chen Xi's explanation, Li You understood what the grand prize was in his own way, but even so, it was worthy of the grand prize.

"There are some other things, anyway, they are all useless, but they can really make some money, but they are not worthy of my end." Chen Xi thought for a while and said, "Although it is good to gather a small number to make a large number. , but not so much energy can be allocated to these things for others.”

I’m convinced, I really can’t say anything about the author’s recent situation.