"I believe that although trains are good, they cannot be built."

The person who interrupted Ying Zheng's idea was called Zhou Qingchen, a servant of the imperial court. He was the person who triggered the controversy of burning books and humiliating Confucians, but now there is no such thing as burning books and humiliating Confucians.

Bai Zhong recognized him, but wasn't very familiar with him.

Zhou Qingchen added: "Today's Great Qin has a population that is still too small. It is already very difficult to manage the northern grasslands. If we still build railway tracks and trains, we will not be able to recruit so many corvees."

"When I look at trains, most of them are steel, ironmaking, mining, etc., all of which require people."

"In addition, the number of corvees required to pave the ground, build passages, dig mountains and stones, etc. is huge."

"Now that corvee is being imposed, the fields will be left uncultivated."

"Even if we gather all the prisoners, merchants and others, it may not be enough."

He analyzed and said.

After hearing these words, Ying Zheng frowned slightly.

The ideal is beautiful, but the reality is cruel, and this is how it is reflected.

The train is indeed very useful. They have experienced it and praised it unanimously, but they do not have the ability to manufacture it for the time being, and they may not be able to afford the consumption involved.

Feng Quji said: "I agree with what Zhou Pushe said. Even if we in Daqin have enough financial resources and food, we still can't build the railway track from Xianyang to the west. The most important thing is that we don't have enough manpower."

The population problem has become the main reason restricting the development of Da Qin.

According to the current situation, it may not be possible to build railways on a large scale in another ten years.

Ying Zheng sighed: "This matter will be discussed later."

"Your Majesty, actually the population problem is not a problem."

Bai Zhong looked at Feng Quji, Zhou Qingchen and others and asked, "If I can solve the population problem, can I build a railway?"

Zhou Qingchen nodded and said: "Our Daqin is rich and has a lot of food. As long as there is enough population, we can still build it."

"Does Mr. Wu An want to encourage childbirth? This is a long-term solution and is not suitable for use now."

Feng Quji shook his head slightly and said.

"No!" Bai Zhong explained, "My idea is to capture the population through war, and bring captives from other countries back to be our slaves. The status of these people is not important, and there is no need to consider other issues at all.

It's enough to give them wages and a mouthful of food. We in Daqin are not short of food, so we can still afford this food."

Everyone suddenly became quiet.

Through war, people from other countries were captured and used as slaves of the Qin Dynasty.

This approach sounds a bit cruel. They remained silent and could not comment casually. Based on their understanding of His Majesty, they would most likely adopt Bai Zhong's plan.

It's not without reason that Ying Zheng can trust Bai Zhong so much. They are kindred spirits and are mutual confidants.

They are equally murderous and do not regard their enemies as human beings.

For example, when Ying Zheng proposed the annihilation of the Xiongnu and Donghu, Bai Zhong was the first to agree. Most of them thought it was cruel, but they did not dare to raise objections.

Your Majesty is now very interested in trains.

If they dare to object, they are likely to anger His Majesty and have a bad influence on themselves.

But there was still a kinder minister who couldn't help but said: "In today's world, everyone who can fight has been beaten to the same extent. Where should we capture people from other countries to build railways? I think we should forget it."

"Plenty!"

Bai Zhong looked to the northeast and said: "In our Liaodong, a little further east, there is a Ji Kingdom. During the period of King Wu of Zhou Dynasty, Emperor Xin's uncle Ji Zi did not want to submit, so he fled to the east of Liaodong and established the Ji Kingdom.

Although that country is not big, tens of thousands of slaves can still be put together. If we capture Ji Country, we can still go to sea."

"Going to sea?"

Li Si shook his head and said: "There are many storms and waves on the sea, which is very dangerous. And what's the use of going to sea?"

Bai Zhong explained: "The sea is not always windy and rough, and there are also calm times. Choosing a calm day to go to sea is safer than anything else. If you go to sea from the south of Ji Country, you can't go very far. You can reach a place that seems to be called Ying

It’s an island in mainland China. There are also countries and indigenous people on this island. It won’t be a problem to capture another 10,000 or 20,000 slaves and bring them back.”

Now that there is no Xu Fu, alchemy and other things are gone.

The historical event of crossing east to Yingzhou to seek elixir was completely changed, and they didn’t know much about Yingzhou to the east.

Bai Zhong didn't have any kind thoughts towards his ancestors in their childhood. Later, the wooly bears allowed them to dig potatoes, but now Bai Zhong makes them slaves, doing corvee labor, and kills them when they are finished.

"really?"

Ying Zheng was really moved after hearing this.

He still clearly remembers what is at each location on the world map.

Jiguo exists, and Yingzhou also exists.

Since they are from the enemy country, it is normal to capture them and bring them back as slaves!

"Your Majesty, it's all true, and that's not all."

Bai Zhong continued: "When I was on an envoy to the West, not long after I left the Western Regions, I was attacked by a group of poisonous people at Kaipar Pass. At that time, I was too lazy to pay attention to those poisonous people. Now I can settle the score and I don't need a large army.

, give me 30,000 troops, which can defeat the poisonous Maurya Dynasty, and then bring back a group of captives for Your Majesty. That country is relatively large, and 50,000 to 60,000 captives should be no problem."

Li Si said: "Totaling it all together, there are only about 100,000 people, which is still not enough."

"It's not enough, you can take your time."

Bai Zhong said calmly: "Actually, we don't lack time. It can't be one year, but it can be five or ten years. We can slowly squeeze out the value of those captives. In fact, our Mo family has been improving the technology of trains and railways. In case of any accident

Technological breakthroughs can also shorten the time. Anyway, the West is there and will not disappear suddenly. It can be built slowly."

For some reason, Li Si, Zhou Qingchen and others felt that Bai Zhong had a faint murderous intention towards Yingzhou, Shendu and other places.

It seems that I am full of resentment towards those places.

Even if they are all destroyed, it will not be enough to relieve the hatred.

Those people must be captured and brought back for torture.

Of course they don't understand why.

But there is no shortage of time, this is true.

Since Ying Zheng has established the Purple Mansion, it will not be a problem to live for another two to three hundred years.

All the ministers in the court have basically started practicing cultivation, which can extend their lives. Even if they wait for more than ten years, they can afford it.

What Great Qin lacks most now is time.

But if you have too much time, there will be trouble.

First of all, Ying Zheng can keep his true heart, always focus on state affairs, and sincerely serve the country and the people. He will not make any saucy maneuvers and turn himself into a coward. Otherwise, a coward who can survive for a long time will be a disaster for the world.

After hearing this, the ministers had various speculations and thoughts in their minds.

But they didn't dare to say anything. Their eyes fell on Ying Zheng, and they could see that His Majesty was getting more and more excited.

"Destroy Ji Country first."

Ying Zheng thought about it for a while and said: "How to destroy the Ji Kingdom, Mr. Wu An will arrange it. At the same time, prepare enough large ships. After destroying the Ji Kingdom, we can take advantage of the situation and go to sea. How many people will Mr. Wu An need?"

"Ten thousand people are enough."

Bai Zhong added: "However, I still need the assistance of the garrison in Liaodong. I don't need to participate in the war, I just accept prisoners."

"I'm sure!"

Ying Zheng said loudly.
Chapter completed!