"Sir, do you want to train these children to be soldiers?"
Mr. Asama asked doubtfully: "But there are tens of thousands of soldiers from the Kingdom of Snow. Do you feel that there is no need to spend time and energy on sheltering and cultivating homeless children who have lost their parents?"
Although the output of low-concentration strengthening medicine is very low, less than 5,000 can be produced in a year, and it is a one-time and permanently effective medicine.
But even if those soldiers do not practice ninjutsu and secret techniques, their overall overall strength will be improved after their physical fitness is fully increased.
It is conservatively estimated that within two years, at least 10,000 soldiers with the strength of genin and chunin can be created.
Individual strength cannot be compared with the ninjas of the five major countries. It is not a problem to defeat the chunin by relying on tactics and weapons. As for the jounin, it also depends on luck.
"You can't say that."
Menma shook his head and explained: "The upper limit of the potential of those Snow Country soldiers has been stuck. Even if they put on the new mass-produced chakra armor, they can only reach the limit if the fitness between the body and the armor meets the standard. The level of The Furious."
"Compared to the lower-level combat force composed of ordinary soldiers, we need a small number of military elites and important backbones, and this backbone must guarantee their loyalty to the Kingdom of Snow."
At present, nearly half of the towns in the Kingdom of Snow have implemented the college enrollment policy.
Of course, most colleges in urban areas are only responsible for cultivating ordinary talents.
There were approximately 60,000 people reorganized from the original Snow Kingdom army.
But those are ordinary people who have only received training. They are relatively strong among ordinary people, but they are much different from ninjas.
Menma was not worried about the shortage of middle- and lower-level combatants.
However, high-end combat capabilities and backbones require a lot of time and energy, as well as top-notch educational resources to cultivate.
There are only more than 1,600 Shadow Guards who have joined "Luowang", and about 500 of them are scattered to various countries in the ninja world, engaged in various professions and collecting intelligence at the same time.
Currently, there is only one militarized management school in Snow Country that is responsible for training soldiers and troops, and it is located in the Snow City military area.
This academy teaches various ninjutsu and secret techniques, and implements absolute secrecy and militarized management.
Menma plans to thoroughly improve and implement the enrollment policy in the next one to two years while establishing a sufficient and complete teaching staff and education system.
"Is that so? I'm short-sighted." Mr. Asama scratched his head and asked tentatively: "Lord Menma, Mr. Cong Yun told me during this time that more and more businessmen have entered the Land of Snow recently. .”
"Some of those merchants chose to settle in the Snow Country, while others chose to return to their own countries. Will it have any impact on our Snow Country?"
When he first heard about Menma's decision to build and improve roads in various towns, Santafu thought that such behavior would only increase the financial pressure on Snow Country.
However, as roads were laid one after another and towns were included in the main roads, more and more foreign businessmen came to the Country of Snow to discuss business cooperation.
Not only did it bring a variety of products, but it also invested a lot of money in the country of snow, driving the economic development of the entire country.
This is all because of the gradually improving roads and the convenient status of being a neutral country, which provides a stable and safe platform for business activities.
Naturally, Santafu Asama also saw the huge changes after the road repairs in the Land of Snow.
While he felt incredible about this, he also admired Menma for making the decision even more.
but……
Some businessmen are beginning to bring the situation in the Land of Snow back to their own countries, and some small countries have even begun to discuss whether to imitate it.
"This is a necessary stage for the development of Snow Country, but it is not that simple for other countries to learn from Snow Country."
Menma shook his head and chuckled: "Not to mention other issues, let's talk about the money for road construction first. Who will pay for this huge amount of funds?"
"Is it from the merchants, or is it from the nobles?"
"Of course it's the Daimyo, uh..."
As if he thought of something, the third wife was stunned for a moment.
Yes, building and improving roads throughout the country is not something that can be done with just a few words. The material, financial, human and other resources used are extremely terrifying.
Moreover, if there is no return in the short term, those profit-seeking businessmen will never do this deal.
As for those big names and nobles...
It is probably more difficult to get them to use the money they enjoy in their luxurious life to willingly spend on building and improving national roads than to kill them directly.
People who really want to cultivate don’t have the money, and those who have money don’t want to spend money.
This is like being trapped in an endless loop with no solution.
"If you think about it, you have indeed changed the entire Snow Country."
Thinking of this, Mr. Asama couldn't help but admired: "The trinity of military, political, and economic national system you established at the beginning allows all the decisions we make to be implemented smoothly."
Most of the funds used for economic development in the Kingdom of Snow come from "Mockingbird", which can be said to be an important cornerstone of the economic development of the Kingdom of Snow.
The political aspects of the Snow Country are in charge of the ministers headed by Asama Santao, but important affairs such as diplomacy, policy implementation, and personnel transfers require the nod of the monarch, Fenghua Koyuki.
The final military power is naturally controlled by Menma, the "Kunisato" who is gradually coming to the forefront. However, the Snow Country still has the title of a neutral country. The so-called military power is only to mobilize the army to protect the internal stability of the country. , there is no need for external expansion for the time being.
It was precisely because of "Mockingbird"'s full funding supply, Fenghua Xiaoxue's green light on the policy, and Menma's permission for soldiers to use ninjutsu to improve productivity, that it was completed smoothly in just a few months. An impossible miracle.
“If I can see farther than others, it’s because I stand on the shoulders of giants.”
Looking at those children, Menma sighed with emotion: "Actually, these things have been done by people a long time ago."
"Huh?" Mr. Asama was stunned, "Is there anyone like you in the ninja world?"
"The Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama."
Menma said calmly: "Compared to the praiseworthy power of the first Hokage Senju Hashirama, I actually prefer the bold ideas and propositions of the second Hokage Senju Hashirama."
The system of "one country, one village" is just an illusion. It is no different from the structure of the ninja clan being divided into one party during the Warring States Period.
It wasn't until Senju Tobirama became Hokage and carried out a series of epoch-making reforms that this deformed and useless system slowly changed for the better.
Build a ninja school, establish an ANBU organization, divide and suppress the ninja clan, improve the status of civilians, and create various secret techniques and ninjutsu...
These are similar to what Menma is doing now.
The three major fields of politics, science, and military affairs all have the shadow of Senju Tobirama. It was only after his creation that he was imitated by various countries.
These methods, even if Menma possesses the Dragon Slaying Technique, will benefit from careful study.
It's a pity that because of the outbreak of the First Ninja War, even if the second-generation Hokage still has unfulfilled ambitions in his heart, he can only entrust the future to the third-generation Hokage who is now more than conservative but not enough to develop.
"If there is still a chance, I would also like to meet such a person."
Shaking his head to get rid of useless thoughts, Menma walked to the classroom door and knocked.
Knock knock knock~
In the classroom, Uzumaki Ashaki, who was giving a lecture, was interrupted. He frowned and looked at the classroom door: "Please come in."
As the classroom door was pushed open, Lu Ming couldn't help but froze in place when he saw that familiar face.
"Menma-sama?"
Menma smiled apologetically at Uzumaki Ashaki and said, "Sorry for disturbing your lecture."
Lu Ming quickly shook his head and asked, "Sir, what are you talking about? But do you have any explanation for coming here?"
As one of the people who was rescued by Menma from the Kusano Country Prison, he was naturally very grateful and respectful to Menma.
Menma looked at Fenghua Koyuki, smiled kindly and said, "Long time no see, Koyuki."
"Brother!"
Fenghua Xiaoxue, who pretended to be a good student, also looked happy.
Then he got up and walked to Menma, hugged him affectionately and rubbed him.
But at this time, Mr. Asama walked in behind him.
Seeing Xiaoxue's appearance, I suddenly felt a little bit disgusted.
Obviously I am not bad to His Highness Xiaoxue, why can't I see His Highness Xiaoxue being so affectionate?
Thinking of this, the third wife coughed lightly and said sternly: "Your Highness Xiaoxue, even if it is because you are excited, it is too rude to do this in front of your classmates."
Hearing this, Xiaoxue turned her head, nestled in Menma's arms and said in a low voice: "Brother, it's hard for you to come over here. Look at the third wife and lecture me in front of everyone!"
It was the third wife who arranged heavy studies and government affairs for her, so that she didn't even have time to play!
He must let his elder brother wear small shoes for him!
In response, the third husband could only smile bitterly and shake his head.
Although His Highness Koyuki ascended the throne of the Snow King, his innocent and innocent character has not changed.
But it is precisely because of this kind of personality that His Highness Xiaoxue is loved by the people.
"Okay, Xiaoyuki, the third husband is doing this for your own good." Menma rubbed Fenghua Xiaoxue's head, a soft smile appeared on his face.
"I know, I'm tired of hearing this~"
Xiaoxue said perfunctorily, then looked at Menma expectantly: "Brother, are you here specifically to visit Xiaoxue this time?"
Hearing this, Mian Ma's smile froze, and he scratched his head helplessly.
"Ahem, yes...but we still need to find a child."
After saying that, Menma looked at the children.
The children were also looking at him curiously, whispering among themselves about Menma's identity.
After knowing that he was the "Eternal Standing of the Country", many children expressed surprise and expectation.
Although they have never seen the true face of this adult, they often hear this name from adults.
They can go to school here, get rid of their wandering life, and get enough food, all because of this adult's decision.
So after learning Menma's identity, the children in the classroom looked at him with admiration.
Is this selecting someone?
If it is this lord, no matter what you do...
No one thought anything was wrong. All the children looked at Menma eagerly, hoping that they would be noticed and taken in by Menma.
"Lord Menma, are you planning to find anyone among these children?" Uzumaki Ashira looked at him with some confusion.
Is there anything about these children that Menma-sama would be concerned about?
Menma's face showed contemplation, and he finally looked at the girl sitting in the corner.
It was a child with red hair, glasses, and a timid expression.
"Xiao Xianglan, do you still remember me?"
Hearing this, the classmates became agitated one after another, looking at the timid-looking girl with envy and confusion on their faces.
Why her?
He's just a guy with no sense of existence. Is there anything worth noting?
"S-Sir..."
Xiao Xianglan also stood up in a daze, pointed at his face and asked: "Do you still remember my name?"
Menma laughed and said, "Of course I remember you. The first child I rescued bravely stood between your mother and me."
After saying that, he looked at Uzumaki Ashiming aside: "I will take this child away first, and I will teach her for a while."
this……
Uzumaki Ashin came back to his senses and nodded subconsciously: "Yes, Menma-sama."
He can also be regarded as Xiang Phosphorus's uncle.
However, I didn't expect that Xiang Phosphorus would be valued by this person and actually planned to take him away to teach him personally.
Does Xiang Phosphorus have any talents or qualifications?
Lu Ming shook his head, suppressing his confusion in his heart.
He is just a retired teacher now. If he can't figure it out, then he doesn't think about it. He just needs to execute the order.
Thinking of this, Lu Ming waved to Xiao Xianglan: "What are you doing standing there in a daze? Come here."
"Huh? Oh oh..."
Xiao Xianglan also came to his senses, shrunk his neck and walked towards the podium.
Along the way, I naturally attracted the attention of many classmates and gained many envious expressions.
"Menma-sama...are you going to take in Koso-san?"
"I'm so envious. I'll be able to learn more things in the future, right?"
Kurama Yakumo also stared at Uzumaki Karin with some surprise, thinking secretly in his heart: "Well, Karin is really lucky. I don't know what kind of talent he has, but he can be noticed by the teacher..."
From now on, he should be just like me, a student of Menma-sensei.
After Xiao Xianglan walked over slowly, Lu Ming patted her shoulder and warned: "It seems that Master Menma is very fond of you. In this case, don't let him down."
Others may only know Menma's power and status, but Lu Ming, who was rescued by Menma, is well aware of his strength.
Definitely a powerful ninja no less powerful than the Five Kages.
It is a rare opportunity to be guided by such a strong person.
"Okay, please continue, I won't interrupt."
Under the pityful gazes of everyone, Menma walked out of the classroom with this timid-looking girl who had poor eyesight.
Menma took out the contract scroll from his arms and handed it to Xiao Xianglan.
Xiang Ling took the scroll with a look of confusion on his face.
"This is……"
"Your teacher must have taught you this before. This is the contract scroll of the three holy places."
Menma stretched out his hand and rubbed Xiang Ling's head fiercely: "I have already understood it. You have mastered the basic theory of senjutsu. Next, I will take you to the next stage of practice."
"Go to Shigu Forest, one of the three holy places, to practice Immortal Mode and learn the use of Immortal Chakra."
