"This is just an accounting number, the actual cost is not that high."
Zuo Menggeng gave an explanation for everyone's exclaim about the expense of the new army.
Of course, armaments are gold-selling caves, so there is a saying that "no matter how big a country is, if it is warlike, it will perish."
But the most expensive area of armaments is actually procurement.
Especially outsourcing, it is even more valuable.
For example, the Asan Kingdom in later generations is known as the Five Permanent Members of the Internet. All military equipment is purchased from abroad. It is the favorite scapegoat of everyone in the global village.
If it is produced and equipped domestically, the cost will be much lower.
There are fewer types like the New Army.
Because the new army's equipment does not even need to be purchased internally.
Weapons, military uniforms, etc. are all produced internally under the jurisdiction of the headquarters and are delivered directly to the military without going through market negotiations.
The food is provided by the Farm Reclamation Group under the Administrative Committee and does not cost a penny.
The bulk of the new army's cost expenditures is on transportation.
Therefore, the cost of a New Army soldier after the change of uniform seems to be as high as forty-five taels of silver, but in real terms, it is only a little more expensive than the Ming Army.
Despite this, the New Army's annual military expenditure is still as high as seven million taels, which is the bulk of the entire camp.
Zuo Mengeng deeply understood that in order to end this troubled world and allow China to develop in the direction he envisioned, a strong army is the guarantee.
Therefore, he had no reservations about his investment in the army.
Although he lives a very simple life and does not seek luxury, he always gives the best to the army.
To put it bluntly, the New Army is a veritable young soldier of this era.
If you replace the flash cap guns in their hands with Garand rifles, they will be almost identical to those of the US military.
Maybe it can be covered by firepower, but who wants to live in hardship and simplicity?
The overall new uniform of the new army was unanimously approved by the generals.
Seeing this, Zuo Mengeng officially announced.
"From now on, the entire army will be deployed."
Zuo Dai and Wang Xiuqin agreed.
In the next few months, the Equipment Department and Logistics Department will be the busiest departments in the entire army.
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However, Liao Zhongjian spent five very boring days in Tsushima before finally waiting for the envoy from the Tokugawa Shogunate.
"There is an order from the Great Ao that no famous person is allowed to do business with foreign countries. Zong, do you know?"
In order to deal with Ma Fan, Tokugawa Iemitsu actually sent a heavyweight here.
The lord of the Ninja Domain of Musashi Province, the elder Matsudaira Nobutsuna.
In Japan, no one knows that Matsudaira Nobutsuna is a close confidant of Tokugawa Iemitsu.
He had been Tokugawa Iemitsu's nickname since he was a child, and he obeyed Tokugawa Iemitsu's words, and Tokugawa Iemitsu also had full trust in him.
I didn't expect that when this person came, he would speak so harshly and show his murderous intent.
Zong Yicheng was frightened and quickly got down from his seat.
"The Zong family has no intention of offending Da'ao. All matters concerning Ma Fan are decided by Da'ao."
Matsudaira Nobutsuna was very satisfied with his respectfulness, and then his expression softened slightly.
Looking at the disappointed Liao Zhongjian, Matsudaira Nobutsuna warned: "Akito, you have to leave within three days. There is an order from the Great Oku that no one is allowed to set foot in Japan except the Zheng family."
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Liao Zhongjian said sternly: "We came here with the intention of communicating in a friendly manner and exchanging concerns, without any ill intentions. Since the shogun has said this and rejected our friendship, it is really a pity."
At the same time, he began to wonder in his mind, since trade with Tsushima was not successful, how should he conquer the Tsushima Strait in the future?
Matsudaira Nobutsuna was a staunch executor of Tokugawa Iemitsu's policy. He knew that Tokugawa Iemitsu pursued a strategy of seclusion, and the most important purpose was to prevent local daimyo from contacting the outside world, gaining outside support, and thus threatening the rule of the shogunate.
Akito's appearance in Tsushima Domain exceeded the limits of Nagasaki and Hirado stipulated by the shogunate, which immediately aroused Tokugawa Iemitsu's alert and sent Matsudaira Nobutsuna to deal with the matter.
What Zong Yicheng and Liao Zhongjian didn't know was that right behind Matsudaira Nobutsuna, a force of two thousand troops from the shogunate was already waiting in Nagasaki.
Once Matsudaira Nobutsuna discovers that Tsushima Domain has actually violated the shogunate, then Tsushima Domain will not be far away from being wiped out.
Fortunately, Zong Yicheng was more cautious. While notifying the shogunate, he did not reach any agreement with Liao Zhongjian.
Seeing that his loyalty to Ma Fan remained, Matsudaira Nobutsuna gave up his murderous intention.
Since the shogunate refused trade, Liao Zhongjian had no choice but to leave and go back to discuss countermeasures with his own people and find new ways.
Although Muneyoshige didn't know that he was walking between life and death, of course he still had to serve Matsudaira Nobutsuna who was in great power.
Even if Matsudaira Nobutsuna says a few nice words to Tokugawa Iemitsu after he returns, the Sou family's glory and wealth will last forever!
"My lord, Lao Zhong, lives far away from home in the Tsushima clan. I have admired your splendor for a long time, but unfortunately I don't have the opportunity to pay you a visit. Today, my lord looks down on me, so please allow me to show my filial piety."
What kind of filial piety could a remote Tsushima have?
Matsudaira Nobutsuna wanted to refuse.
But thinking about coming all the way, I am really tired and really need to take a rest.
Furthermore, although Tsushima Domain is small, it is still one of the big names, and it is uncertain when it will be able to help.
In the past two years, he clearly felt that Tokugawa Iemitsu had gradually changed after becoming a general.
He is no longer the Takechiyo who held him in his arms and slept on the same bed with him.
The newly promoted general became increasingly gloomy, making it difficult to see through his thoughts.
Moreover, more and more strange people began to appear around Tokugawa Iemitsu, making Matsudaira Nobutsuna extremely nervous about his status.
Power!
Only power!
Only if you are strong enough can you survive the shogunate's political situation.
Thinking of this, Matsudaira Nobutsuna changed his mind and accepted Muneyoshi's banquet.
Muneyoshige knew that Tsushima was poor and ordinary things could not enter Matsudaira Nobutsuna's eyes.
However, Tsushima was close to North Korea and had constant private trade with North Korea, but there were some things from outside the territory.
"Sir, this is a beauty sent from North Korea. Women in North Korea are slightly different from those in Japan. Their bodies are more symmetrical, and their looks are pure but charming. It is their honor to serve you, Sir."
In order to please Matsudaira Nobutsuna, Zong Yicheng specially made Korean female slaves wear their traditional clothes.
After these female slaves took off their coats, Matsudaira Nobutsuna couldn't help but be dumbfounded and forgot the taste of the wine on his lips.
Zong Yicheng said quickly: "Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and serve Mr. Lao Zhong well. If you do well, you will be rewarded. If something goes wrong, I will not spare you."
The Korean female slave was frightened, and hurriedly came over and surrounded Matsudaira Nobutsuna with all her strength.
Not to mention, in order to please Matsudaira Nobutsuna, Muneyoshi took out all the good things.
"My lord, although Ming people are hateful, their products are also unique. My lord, please see, this thing is called a pocket watch. It is small, exquisite and beautiful. You can carry it with you to check the time quickly and conveniently. Such a treasure can only be Only adults can live there.”
Seeing the pocket watch held in front of Soyoshi Cheng, Matsudaira Nobutsuna couldn't even care about the beauty.
"Sanqi?"
Zong Yicheng was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening. He was overjoyed and fell to the ground and kowtowed repeatedly.
"The villain understands."
