A narrow escape from death

  "Also, Your Majesty can streamline the military. Disband some troops and reduce the army of one million to between 300,000 to 400,000." Shang Wen Zhong said his plan frankly.

  "What? Reduce the army. How can the great Qin's army be reduced......" The King of Qin heard that the army was to be reduced, which touched his bottom line, and he became somewhat annoyed.

  "Your Majesty, please hear me out. Our great Qin has been on high alert for years, which has greatly drained our national strength. This long-term situation is very detrimental to the country. With a population of 60 million supporting an army of 1 million, the ratio is already extremely high. Although soldiers can return to farming during peacetime, the burden on the nation remains heavy. Especially during wartime, almost all national resources are devoted to fighting, particularly in future wars of unification. This will greatly drain our national strength. Even if we occupy the six states, I fear we won't have the strength to stabilize their territories. Therefore, Your Majesty must reduce the army. The remaining troops will be a standing army, an elite force that can go to war at any time. Additionally, we can establish a reserve system, where every citizen is a soldier." Shang Yang paused for a moment.

  The King of Qin continued to listen, clearly already attracted by this system.

  "The great king can leave out 100,000 vacancies and let these people who are suitable for battle participate in training. He can also promote some of them to the regular army, so that the regular army has continuous combat effectiveness. Those who are suitable for battle can also receive training. As long as the country wins one or two wars every year, it will be enough. Such wars are beneficial to stimulating domestic production of ironware, grain, salt and other necessities. I suggest using troops against foreign countries, such as Xiongnu, Donghu, and Baiyue. These countries are not only alien tribes but also potential threats after the unification of our great Qin. Now that they are weak, we should take advantage of this opportunity to defeat them early. This will also reduce the vigilance of the six nations and make them feel at ease." said Shang Wen.

  "What a great idea! What a great idea! I, the King of Qin, didn't think of that!" The King of Qin excitedly waved his fist and got up to pace back and forth.

  "Emperor" Shang Wen said.

  "My lord, is there anything else?" Hearing the title had changed. Shang Wen felt a chill run down his spine.

  "The Emperor also wants to establish a university. Attracting talents from the six nations of the East. In the past, our Great Qin has always been attracting talents, but this is relatively passive. Now the Emperor can establish a university, with various colleges under it. For example, a military academy, which recruits all kinds of military talents. There are high-level, mid-level, and low-level ones. We can select those with some talent from the army to enter school for study. We can also recruit people from the six nations. These people will be used in external warfare."

  "There's also politics, diplomacy, technology, culture and so on. These are all things we need to do." Shang Wen hadn't finished speaking yet.

  "Good, good, good! Haha!" The King of Qin suddenly looked extremely delighted.

  "My dear, you should take a good rest. During this period, also organize the various things that have been said. I will now go and discuss with the civil and military officials." With that, the King of Qin left in high spirits.

  Shang Wen had not yet caught his breath when the "female bandit" Savage Princess appeared, and Ying Yu walked over. Fiercely saying: "Considering what you and your father said about the great way, this princess will spare your dog life. Hmph." She turned around and left.

  What kind of people are these? Shang Wen felt particularly wronged, being beaten up for no reason and not even able to speak out. He was doing it all for the sake of others' prosperity. In the end, not only did he get beaten, but also threatened. What kind of people are these? Shang Wen felt particularly wronged. Never mind what they say, he's going on vacation. He turned over and went to sleep.

  Maybe it's because I've been too tired lately, or maybe my nerves are too tense. Shangwen feels like he has no energy left. He dreams of himself walking into a desert. He is about to die of thirst. His mouth keeps muttering "water, water".

  Suddenly a cool stream of water poured into my mouth, this is real water. I'm saved. I can drink water now. How does it feel like it's not a dream? Opened my eyes to take a look. Only saw a pretty face appearing in front of me. A bit blurry, couldn't see clearly.

  Reach out and touch it.

  "Ahh!" A miserable cry. Shang Wen finally woke up. Painfully awake. His arm was almost twisted off. How could he not wake up?

  Shang was pressed down on a bed-like thing, only to see that Qin Wang, Zhao Gao and Meng Tian were all there.

  What's going on? Can't you just sleep for a bit? "King Wu is awake, he's awake!" This was clearly Zhao Gao's voice.

  "Don't be rude." This was the voice of the King of Qin.

  "Hmm" This was Ying Yu's voice. Anyway, his arm was saved.

  Thinking of this, he opened his mouth to speak. But his mouth was very dry. With a dry and rough voice, he managed to say a few words: "This...this is..." Zhao Gao hastily said: "Ah, Master, you're finally awake. You've been lying in bed for two days and nights. The king is almost worried to death."

  "I," Shang Wen hadn't said yet.

  Zhao Gao continued, "This guy loves to interrupt. 'Sir, you've caught a cold. The imperial physician says you're overworked. You'd better be careful, the king comes to see you every day.'"

  "Thank you... Wang" Shang Wen hadn't finished speaking yet.

  "You're weak and frail, don't exert yourself. Just take good care of yourself for the next few days." King Qin said with a wave of his hand.

  "Yu'er, I really don't want to say this, how can you treat Mr. like that?" Qin Wang scolded.

  "Hmph! Someone comes to visit him with good intentions, and he does something so shameless! Hmph!" Jing Yu was furious, turned around and left.

  "It's all my fault, Master. I'm afraid you've been frightened by Yu'er. Your body is weak, how can you withstand such a vicious beating? I apologize to you, Master." As he spoke, the King of Qin bowed his head and made a gesture of apology to Shang Wen.

  "Sir, you are the hope of our Great Qin, I hope you will take care of yourself." The King of Qin comforted him by saying so.

  " Meng Tian," King Qin called out.

  "In the end, you will lead a group of guards to protect Sir, if anything happens to him. I'm asking you." King Qin said sternly.

  "General Meng will definitely protect you completely." Meng Tian said with a fist bump.

  "Go and make arrangements." King Qin waved his hand.

  "Sir, take a good rest. In a few days, when we meet again in the morning, I need you to revise it in detail. This way, we can convince all the civil and military officials." King Qin patted Shang Wen's hand.

  "Zhao Gao, return to the palace." The Qin Emperor ordered.

  "Yes." Zhao Gao bowed and withdrew.

  "Take care of yourself, sir. Rest well." With that, he withdrew and went out.

  Looking at all this, Shang Wencheng felt as if he really had a fever and a cold.

  What you said is right. Maybe I was just too tired those few days. Every day I slept very late, and sometimes I didn't sleep at all. And with that girl Ying Yu causing trouble, problems were bound to arise.

  But it's also good, can have a good rest.

  At this time, Meng Tian walked into the house.