The more Li Chen spoke, the angrier he became. He stood up and said sternly: "The imperial treasury is empty. Although harvests in various places have declined and tax revenues have also dropped, it is also because there are too many moths that drink the blood of soldiers and are lying on the imperial court to suck blood. They are too bold and reckless.
of?"
"The situation in Huai'an is definitely not an exception. The real situation across the country is absolutely shocking. Da Qin's military system has reached a point where it cannot be saved without iron-blooded means. One of the very important tasks of this southern tour is to see
Let’s take a look at how serious the situation in those local guardhouses has become.”
Li Chen's eyes were like a torch and he said to Su Zhenting: "When necessary, we must use thunderous means to eliminate these cancers. Even if the army is in turmoil, we will not hesitate. Otherwise, without a complete military system, how can we reduce the vassal state? Military strikes are political means.
The last choice after exhaustion, but also the biggest political support. If the army of Qin Dynasty is still like the three million tigers and wolves at the founding of the country, the emperor's sword points to clean up the world and cut down the vassals, it is just the effort of an imperial edict.
Which insect dares to squeak?"
Su Zhenting smiled bitterly...
He understands Li Chen's character very well.
With Li Chen's temperament, once he really has the idea of ​​​​mobilizing the army, it will definitely not be a small matter like cleaning up one place or two places. If other monarchs are left alone, they may worry about the backlash and the overall situation across the country.
If you are timid, you may be the first to find a chicken and kill it, scare the others and make them restrain themselves, and then spend the next few years or even ten years slowly trying to figure it out.
But Li Chen will never wait.
Once he takes action, he will cleanse the entire military system from top to bottom and inside to outside.
The reason why he didn't take action now is because Li Chen has to worry about someone taking risks. Once Li Chen is sure that no one has the courage, or if someone does take risks, he can suppress them, then it will be time for the entire military system of the Qin Empire to be completely purged.
At that time, he, the general in charge of the command, will probably have a very difficult time.
"Your Highness, this matter is no small matter..."
Li Chen waved his hand to interrupt Su Zhenting's words, and said: "Of course I know that this matter is difficult to handle and cannot be caused. It will cause greater turmoil than the reduction of the vassal, but it is precisely because of this that it must be done...
That’s why we haven’t done it, precisely because we have taken into account the various stakes involved, and I don’t have a specific charter yet.”
"Let's wait until the Southern Circuit comes. The military is different from politics. The reform of civil servants lies in the ownership and distribution of core powers and mutual checks and balances."
"However, the reform of the military system needs to be done without moving. Once it is moved, it must be completely changed from the most basic level. This matter is as big and has far-reaching impact as no less than changing dynasties. If not, it will lead to social turmoil. We really need to think twice before acting.
, I will discuss the charter with General Su when I come from the south."
When Su Zhenting heard this, he stood up and cupped his hands and said, "His Royal Highness is wise."
Seeing that the business talk was over, Li Chen stood up and said with a smile: "Jinpa is also behind me. He may be bored now. The general is here too. Anyway, nothing happened, so let's go together. Let's catch up with each other as a family."
Su Zhenting's eyes lit up, but he still hesitated and said: "The harem is such an important place that it is really inconvenient for me to enter..."
"This is the East Palace, not Ouchi. There aren't that many rules. Let's go."
Chapter completed!