The Weapon Tycoon Who Traveled to Great Qin

"The existence of this channel is of great significance to the Qin State. The excess goods produced in Qin's domestic production can be sold through this channel and occupy a very large market." Shang Wen touched the Central Asia region with his hand, and then turned into a palm finger. It refers to the direction of India and Central Asia and other places.

"En." King Qin nodded.

"Are these places really still so big?" Qin Wang asked.

"Yes. These places are really big. Some countries have an earlier history than the Central Plains. They have existed for longer than us." Shang Wen went on to explain.

"For example, from here to here." Shangwen then crossed the Central Asia region, making gestures on the location of West Asia. Special little bit in the direction of Egypt.

"The civilization here is one or two thousand years earlier than us." Shang Wen said.

"If so, wouldn't they develop faster than us?" King Qin asked broadly.

"No. Their civilization is declining." Shang Wen said.

"But." Shang Wen was looking at the map at this time and suddenly remembered something.

That is, the Silk Road on land. Shang Wen knew it. Moreover, the Qin State is also in the process of opening up, but there are two roads along the ocean and the Silk Road, one on the land and the other on the sea. Shang Wen looked at the map and suddenly thought of the Maritime Silk Road.

But when the powerful dynasty of the Central Plains appeared. The emergence of the two Silk Roads is of great significance. There were two Silk Roads in the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Even the Song Dynasty relied on a maritime silk road. Be able to have a wealth of fiscal and tax revenues. And with the development of history. The development of the land-based Silk Road is not as fast as the development of the maritime Silk Road.

Camels and horses were mainly used on the land Silk Road. The transportation volume is relatively small. Moreover, the transportation cost is relatively expensive. Compared with the Maritime Silk Road, the shipping volume of ships is much larger. Although the risk is high, the transportation cost is low. If the luck is good enough, it will even be faster than the land speed. Obviously, the Maritime Silk Road has far more extensive advantages than the land Silk Road.

"But what?" Meng Yi asked from the side. But Shangwen fell into contemplation at this time. Shang Wen looked at the map and thought about a lot of things.

At this time, King Qin stretched out his arm to signal Meng Yi not to disturb Shang Wen's contemplation. Because King Qin knew Shangwen very well. Once in such a state, he will think of many things that other people can't think of.

At this time Shangwen shook his head, because he thought of many places that were not conducive to the opening of the Silk Road on the land. However, Shang Wen quickly shook his head, because he could not ignore a technical factor, which was the railway. The emergence of railway transportation has reduced the cost of land transportation a lot, if Qin State builds a large number of railway lines. There is a great advantage. This advantage is that more materials can be transported out, while other materials can be imported in.

In addition to this, Shangwen also thought of other things. The Maritime Silk Road has great potential and a great development speed. However, at present, it is only a great potential, because there are still many undiscovered unknowns at sea. The development of the Nanyang Channel and the mastery of the necessary navigation Technology, especially how much potential is there in the entire southern waters to digest the current excess capacity. Shang Wen really didn't know. The population in the south did not find it, nor did it have a large enough population to consume so many commodities.

In addition, there is the problem of transportation. Qin's railway was only repaired to Xinzheng, South Korea. There is barely a railway from Taiyuan to Handan from Handan to Yandu. The transportation volume is not very large. The construction of a port cannot be completed in a day. And how far is the sailing? Shang Wen still doesn't know. From what Shang Wen saw. Current ships still use wood as the main shipbuilding material. The number of masts is usually only three masts. The maximum load capacity ranges from one thousand shi to three thousand shi. South Korea has large warships, and the deadweight of warships only exceeds 5,000 shi. Obviously, such a load cannot meet the requirements of ocean navigation. Regarding the surroundings of the sea, it is only known that some colonies have been established on the southern coastline. These colonies have not yet been able to digest so many products.

in contrast. The advantage on land is more obvious. In the Western Regions, there is a large population, and these countries have strong spending power. After all, Qin's products, such as arms, are in strong demand. This is a rigid national defense requirement, in addition to silk and various other products. These countries will have strong demand. In this way, Qin can easily dominate the trade. Achieve a lot of enthusiasm. This is very beneficial to Qin State.

On the one hand, the Maritime Silk Road has great potential, but the entire market is very immature. Think about it, too, it took a long time for the entire Maritime Silk Road to replace the land Silk Road. It takes time, and a lot of time can be developed. In other words, the Maritime Silk Road is still immature, and its market capabilities are immature. Although the potential is great, Shangwen cannot fully develop. This goes against the general trend of history.

On the other hand. The Western Regions have ready market capabilities. Mature country. Rest in peace, Daxia, and the people from the Western Regions and Yueshi who fled to the west, they still have many valuable things in their hands, which can be exchanged for trade. At the same time, the State of Qin was unable to continue the war, and the cost of the war was too high. As the front line stretches, logistics supplies will grow larger and larger. This is extremely detrimental to the Qin State.

The use of trade can first stabilize the situation in the Western Regions of the Qin State, and secondly increase fiscal revenue. At the same time, many products of Qin can be digested. This is a very good thing for Qin State. From an emotional point of view, Shangwen prefers Qin to develop the Maritime Silk Road. However, as far as the current situation is concerned, Qin’s situation is not suitable for the development of the Maritime Silk Road. On the contrary, it is the land Silk Road that needs to be developed.

Shang Wen thought of this. I felt very helpless in my heart. But the situation is like this. Many times what I want in my heart is often not allowed by reality. Shang Wen was somewhat emotional.

"Sigh." Shang Wen sighed helplessly.

"Why does the prime minister sigh?" King Qin asked Shangwen.

"Oh." Shang Wen just remembered this time, and King Qin was right beside him. But he ignored it for a long time. This is great disrespect.

"This." Shang Wen was a little embarrassed.

"What did the prime minister think of?" King Qin asked immediately.

"Back to the king." Shang Wen sorted out his thoughts.

"I thought about it. There are two Silk Roads. One is the land Silk Road, which is the one the minister just said." Shang Wen said.

"Oh." King Qin looked at the map. Confirmed.

"There is another maritime Silk Road. This Maritime Silk Road. Starting from the eastern coastal area, passing through a strait to the south, and then crossing a strait to the west, you can reach another wide sea area. By walking on the sea, you can also You can reach the above areas. For example, West Asia, and the South Asian subcontinent." Shang Wen explained. To facilitate understanding, Shang Wen sketched some geographic locations on a piece of paper. The map in the prime minister's mansion does not have those places mentioned by Shangwen. Shang Wen could only use drawings to deepen King Qin's understanding.

"En." King Qin looked at the map carefully, as if there were really mountains and rivers on the map.

"The minister just thought about it." Shang Wen continued.

"From the perspective of development potential, the State of Qin should develop the Maritime Silk Road, because of the large transportation volume, low cost, and the ability to reach far places. However, the current situation of the State of Qin does not allow this." Shang Wen said To.

"What is the situation in the southern waters. Qin has not yet grasped it. Moreover, it takes a long time to develop the southern waters, and it will require more energy, material, financial, and manpower. These Qin states cannot be mobilized at present." Shang Wen said.

"The Qin State is still barely in control of the Western Regions and needs to further deepen its control over the Western Regions. If Qin develops the Maritime Silk Road at this time, it will undoubtedly abandon the Western Regions. This is very detrimental to the Qin State." Shang Wen said.

"En." King Qin nodded. King Qin agreed with Shang Wen's view. Abandoning the Western Regions, the State of Qin simply cannot do it at present. Before the Qin State had digested the Western Regions, he vomited the Western Regions out. This was a very uncomfortable thing for the Qin State.

"In addition, there are many countries around the Western Regions. Through trade, you can strengthen control and increase Qin's fiscal and tax revenue. This is very beneficial to Qin. It can be said that the Western Regions are a piece of meat on Qin's mouth. Not swallowing it at this time. It's really against the laws of nature." Shang Wen analyzed.

"Haha." King Qin laughed at this moment.

"From the current situation of the Qin State, we should continue to strengthen the development of the Western Regions. Only in this way can we control the Western Regions and control the Western Regions." Shang Wen said.

"At the same time, the Western Regions can mobilize other Central Plains countries. This is a very important chess piece for Qin." Shang Wen said.

"Although from a personal emotional point of view. It is a pity to give up the maritime Silk Road with great potential." Shang Wen said.

"But at present, it is precisely this land-based Silk Road that fits the situation of Qin State. Moreover, Qin State-owned railway technology, if Qin State first develops and manages the land-based conditions, Qin State will be able to rapidly increase its strength. With this With strength, Qin can transfer energy to develop the Maritime Silk Road in a short period of time. It has to be said that this is a choice of Qin’s strategy of retreating first and then advancing.” Shang Wen said what he wanted in his heart.

"En. This is also the reason why the Prime Minister just sighed helplessly?" King Qin continued to ask.

"En." Shang Wen nodded.

"Sometimes, it's really not an individual's choice." Shang Wen said.