"They have been coveting Nanyang for a long time. They have become more and more restless in the past two years. If this continues... the momentum will be irresistible. Under the current situation, I am really worried that it will be difficult to curb this momentum."
"It's just a matter of seeking speed and seeking stability."
In the morning of the same day, under the shade in front of Hongde Hall, the emperor and the prince were walking and talking in tandem.
The latter, who was well-groomed and heroic, muttered with a worried expression: "My son, I believe that this is something that cannot be rushed, and it is not appropriate to seek speed. Our country's economic growth rate in recent years has been far beyond ordinary, and the momentum is booming. The growth of steel and coal has The output will definitely catch up with Britain within three years. Such a good situation, if it is disrupted because of preparations for war, it will really destroy the future."
The economic crisis naturally had a certain impact on the Ming Dynasty, but because it was located in the inner circulation of the tribute circle and was huge, the negative impact was relatively small.
As for the production capacity of steel and coal, after surpassing the United Kingdom, Ming Dynasty ranks third in the world.
"Soldiers are used as a last resort. How can a war go as planned?" Zhu Shiyan looked ahead and said calmly: "Who doesn't want to be fully prepared before fighting? But it often comes suddenly and out of necessity. The enemy will not wait for you. Opportunities Neither will."
"My son is not afraid of war, but he just believes that now is not the right time. The end of the European War is only temporary, and peace can last for at most twenty years, and it is coming to an end now. The chaos in Franji is a preview of the storm."
"You still hold the same views as before."
"Yes, it will be a good time when the European countries fall into chaos again and are unable to do anything. But if we attack before then, firstly, our country is not ready for a war, and secondly, it will become the target of public criticism."
Zhu Shiyan stood with his hands behind his hands, looked at him deeply, and said leisurely: "It is undeniable that this is the most ideal and appropriate. However... the momentum is unstoppable, some people are fanning the flames, and they can no longer hold back."
"So it should be suppressed and contained."
"Suppression? The Ming Dynasty should have died half a century ago. It is a miracle that it has come so far. This is all the result of following the trend. What will happen if it goes against the trend... I don't think you are unclear." Zhu Shiyan slowly said Said: "Li Cheng, I will never forget this."
The conversation between the two ended here. The emperor left first, while the crown prince Zhu Lizhen quietly stared at the stone lion next to him.
After a long time, he sighed softly, turned around and left.
The big bosses in the court were fighting overtly and covertly, and the emperor was very aware of the situation but turned a deaf ear to it, but none of this had anything to do with Zhou Changfeng.
This press conference ended successfully. Although there were some hiccups, after Kang Yuli, no one dared to speak and make things difficult again.
There was another person in the same category as Kang Yuli, who also slipped through the net and successfully entered. However, he knew that if he asked any more questions, it would be in vain, so he wisely chose to leave in advance.
Zhou Changfeng, who attended the press conference, seemed to the outside world to represent the image of the Ming Dynasty's army, but internally it meant something else.
His sharp words made the powerful eunuchs of Nanyang Hou Pang Lingqi's faction full of praise and very satisfied.
However, Huang Taize, who was still on the front line, was very unhappy when he learned about this. He felt that it was very irresponsible to push out the boy he valued so early. I am afraid that many fingers will be pointed at Zhou Changfeng in the future.
Isn't this nonsense? A young man who has never experienced a power dispute must do something that can be handled by a veteran.
Huang Taize decided that the class teacher would personally go to Pang Lingqi and those old guys to reason with him. This was really a bit too much!
At this moment, Zhou Changfeng didn't know that he had already stepped into the whirlpool of Ming Dynasty's political struggle, but he already had a vague feeling that things were not simple.
A few days later, on July 19, the first battalion that had withdrawn from the Kuomintang division arrived at Yingtianfu on a military train.
Standing at the gate of the camp, Zhou Changfeng watched the truck full of soldiers slowly drive in. From their expressions, Zhou Changfeng could see the intertwining of many emotions.
The joy of his master's return to the court, the joy of surviving the disaster, the fear of the cruel war, etc.
There were a total of 805 people when we left, but when we came back, we were missing a full 170 people.
After approaching, Xie Wancheng handed him a table and said solemnly: "Batalion Commander, this is the latest damage statistics."
Since there is a possibility that the severely wounded will die if treatment fails, subsequent attrition statistics will naturally need to be updated accordingly.
The total number of combat casualties was 497, including 312 wounded, 171 dead, and 14 missing or unidentifiable. There were also 36 non-combat casualties, including casualties from accidents, diseases, etc.
This casualty ratio is actually a bit high. For the military of industrial countries in this era, the ratio of injuries to deaths can be controlled within 2.5-3:1.
Unfortunately, the combat area this time was too remote, which seriously restricted the effectiveness of the field rescue system, which can be said to be at a disadvantage. And not counting airdrops, the Ming army's planes and tanks didn't take part, which is really depressing.
Zhou Changfeng sighed after browsing, "I have reported the casualties previously counted these days, and also submitted the list of death squads. Take a look at the new ones who died of serious injuries. Please send them to the Ministry of War as soon as possible."
Xie Wancheng nodded and was about to turn around and leave, but Zhou Changfeng stopped him again.
"Wait, you go and convey the order first. It is strictly forbidden to carry any weapons when going out to the camp these days, including sabers. And if you go to have fun... you must go in groups, no less than ten people."
"Why is this?" Xie Wancheng looked confused and didn't know why.
"To prevent trouble, we have to take care of each other." Zhou Changfeng shrugged and said meaningfully: "Otherwise, you and I will have a headache."
It is indispensable to relax after a battle, but if you let a group of soldiers who have just stepped off the line of fire to have fun, God knows how much trouble they will cause in the end.
For those who have experienced a cruel war not long ago, although their mood and spirit may seem to have relaxed, their subconscious may still be stuck on the battlefield where it is either you or me who will die.
Therefore, it is very easy to act excessively. Usually, if you are teased or ridiculed for a few words, you may just laugh it off, but this is not necessarily the case now, and someone might be killed if you take action.
This kind of psychological problem is called "post-war syndrome" in later generations, and it belongs to the category of "post-traumatic stress disorder". In fact, it requires psychological intervention. People's research and exploration on it began during the European War.
After the 20th century, many soldiers suffered from brutal trench warfare and suffered from many mental illnesses. After the war, many retired soldiers also had similar symptoms, such as irritability, anxiety, personality changes, and overreaction to loud noises. This is what is called "shell shock".
This is the two-sided nature of war. Science and technology determine the situation of war, and war in turn promotes the development of science and technology. This is true for categories such as engineering, physics, chemistry, medicine, etc.
However, Da Ming, who watched from the sidelines and made war fortune during the European War, obviously did not go through this. Unlike Britain and France, which had a large number of retired soldiers after the war, they did not pay much attention to them.
At that time, the focus of the military observation team's inspection was limited to tactics and weapons, followed by the logistics system.
