The Weapon Tycoon Who Traveled to Great Qin

"Let's go, let's take a look at the new artillery." Shang Wen pointed to the artillery workshop and walked.

"This is the latest artillery with a five-inch caliber. It is all made of bronze, with an iron frame, which is more convenient to use. How about it?" Shang Wen asked.

Wang Ben touched the cannon fondly.

"Okay." Wang Ben looked around at the artillery.

"In addition, there are all kinds of shells for you to choose from." Shang Wen said.

"There are grenades for killing infantry, and shotguns for cavalry. There are also grenade shots. Solid bullets. These shells use streamlined shooting. The range is greatly improved." Shang Wen introduced happily.

"In addition, I also put a bayonet on the gun. In this way, the soldiers can fight in close combat. The bayonet uses a three-sided bayonet. It is more conducive to assassination." Shang Wen said slowly.

"How is it?" Shang Wen asked.

"My lord. My lord," a craftsman hurriedly shouted.

Wang Ben is preparing to answer. When it came to my lips, I had no choice but to keep my mouth shut.

"What's the matter?" Shang Wen asked. Shang Wen has repeatedly explained. In the arsenal, everyone does not need to care about excessive etiquette. Shang Wen repeatedly emphasized this, and the talents barely adapted to it.

"A visitor from the palace, tell your sir that you and the general king will enter the palace together, saying that there is an important matter to discuss." The craftsman said.

"Oh, I see, let's go now." Shang Wen said and took the lead to leave.

It turned out that Wei Liao reported to King Qin about Shangwen's proposal to establish a staff office. King Qin listened to Wei Liao's opinions in detail, but there was still some confusion about how to do it. After all, this department has never been established. Therefore, King Qin immediately called Wang Jian, who had returned from the north with victory. At the same time, Wang Ben who returned from the land of Yanzhao was also found. For the earliest proponent of the establishment of the staff, Shang Wen, and King Qin also invited.

But the arsenal was so big that the little attendants who came looking for it could not be found at all. Had to let the craftsmen of the arsenal come together to find them. This is also the reason why the attendants sent from the palace cannot be seen.

When Shang Wen and Wang Ben hurried to the palace, Wang Jian and Wei Liao had already discussed some specific methods with King Qin.

"You don't need to be polite. Come and sit directly." Shang Wen and Wang Ben prepared their luggage, but when King Qin saw them, they called them in.

"Thank you, the king." The two thanked, and then went to the seats and sat down.

"Wei Liao and General Wang both agreed to establish a staff. What do you think?" King Qin asked directly.

"The minister seconded." Shang Wen replied immediately.

"The General Staff?" Wang Ben said suspiciously.

"It's the organization where the army's combat plan is drawn up." Shang Wen explained to Wang Ben in a low voice.

"Yes, that's what it means." Shang Wen said in a low voice, but King Qin still heard it. King Qin immediately agreed with Shangwen.

Wang Ben still didn't understand.

Upon seeing this, Shang Wen had to go on to explain.

"It is to formulate combat plans against the targets of future strikes, and always guard against the opponent's every move. In this way, the war will become orderly and the enemy can be guarded at any time. This makes the war more strategic and forward-looking. The country can plan ahead. Acts of war." Shang Wen further explained.

"Oh." Wang Ben nodded clearly.

"This department is very good for a few people. It can be established. I used to fight in Daqin, and it was always a temporary meeting. Gather all the generals together and conduct discussions. With this department, you can plan Daqin's operations in advance, and you can The plan is drawn up in advance, and it can also respond in time to some unexpected situations. The widow is very applauded." Qin Wang concluded.

"However, the widow believes that this department should be independent, not under the jurisdiction of the Guowei." King Qin said immediately. King Qin's consideration was to check and balance the role of the lieutenant. The lieutenant is in charge of the military and administration. The general is the commander of the troops during the war. The check and balance between the two can only be regarded as a balance, but it is far from reaching that very effective check and balance. King Qin was very sensitive to soldiers and horses. Because of a coup d’état before, or perhaps precisely for this reason, there has been no such unit as the General Staff.

But now the appearance of the General Staff has reconciled this relationship. First of all, the staff is conducive to war planning. This point did not exist before Qin State. Qin’s battles were often discussed together with civil and military affairs, and the decisions made by military commanders were largely based on the consent of the civilian officials. In this way, the meaning of war planning is lost. The emergence of the General Staff Headquarters has just made up for such a defect. The Staff Headquarters is responsible for planning the dispatch of the army's logistics and drafting combat plans. But it cannot command the army. There is no real power. The power to command the army lies with the lieutenant, but it cannot be mobilized on a large scale without the command of the staff. In this way, a balanced relationship between military commanders and civilian officials began to have. Give this. King Qin agreed very much. But King Qin's idea is that the staff must be independent.

Shangwen's initial thoughts also hoped that the General Staff would be independent. However, considering the acceptance, Shangwen still reserved it as a subordinate unit of the State Lieutenant, but it now appears. King Qin was more receptive to the existence of this unit, able to provide military guidance, but without real power, those high-ranking generals had a place to go. The importance of the lieutenant can also be reduced. The suspicion of King Qin was reduced, so that the lieutenant of the state was already equivalent to the authority of the current Ministry of National Defense.

"The minister seconded." Wei Liao agreed immediately. Wei Liao also understood what King Qin meant. So I am very proactive and willing to establish such a department.

"The minister seconded." Wang Jian also agreed. Wang Jian’s point of consideration was that Qin’s operations were not based on the previously vague strategic choices, but more purposeful from a military perspective. Wang Jian strongly agrees with this point. The role of this department requires a person with a high level of military command. Wang Jian thinks he can take up this position. Wang Jian was also very aware of King Qin's control over military power, and his current position was enough to arouse King Qin's suspicion. Instead of doing this, it is better to hold this position. Moreover, this position is also very suitable for Wang Jian. Wang Jian himself is also willing to serve.

"Well, if you look at it, General Wang Jian will take up this position. He is the chief of staff." King Qin announced the order.

"Thank you, Wang." Wang Jian stepped forward to thank you.

"General Wang please get up soon. This soldier's important matter will be handed over to General Wang." King Qin helped Wang Jian.

"Chen will live up to the burden." Wang Jian said with a fist.

"One more thing is about military academies." Qin Wang said.

"Mr. Qin has repeatedly mentioned this matter to the widow. Today Mr. Wei Liao mentioned it again. The widow has also thought about it again and again." King Qin said.

"Think it is feasible." Qin Wang said.