vrcanaries Chapter 275 Preparing to Attack Guba
Chapter 275 Preparing to Attack Guba
Amid the smooth progress of commercial cooperation and the surging tide of economic growth, Ye Daofu was well aware that this prosperity brought about by cross-border trade was continuously bringing unprecedented logistical support and rich profits to the people of the Qin Empire.
Seven days later, ports, crucial hubs for the nation's economic pulse, welcomed a historic opening. With a wave of Ye Daofu's hand, the coastal ports, dotted across China, shed their former restrictions and opened their arms to the world, warmly welcoming merchants from all corners of the world to participate in this grand feast of transnational trade.
This news was like a hurricane, sweeping across the global business community in an instant, causing merchants from all walks of life to be excited and eager to try.
Although on weekdays, due to the undercurrents of the international situation, many businessmen have some fear and hostility towards the Qin Empire, but in the face of the temptation of huge profits, all grudges seem insignificant.
Business is business. If you don’t make money when you can, is that not the nature of a businessman?
As a result, merchant ships from various countries sailed towards the coast of Daqin in a mighty stream.
However, what awaited them was a series of surprises and shocks beyond their imagination.
At first, they came in their own very ordinary and standard cargo ship, planning to return with the ship full of high-quality and low-priced Qin goods and make a fortune.
But when they actually stepped into the port of the Qin Empire and saw the cargo ships that were like sea monsters, they were instantly shocked.
These cargo ships independently developed and produced by Daqin are like the pinnacle masterpieces of industrial civilization. They are as fast as thunder, astonishingly efficient, and have a cargo capacity several times or even ten times that of their own ships.
Ye Daofu saw the business opportunity and launched the leasing business, generously renting these sea "giants" to foreign businessmen.
For a time, foreign businessmen abandoned their old ships for new ones and happily rented Daqin cargo ships. However, they did not know that they had quietly stepped into the chess game carefully laid out by Ye Daofu - making them dependent on Daqin's maritime transportation power.
After all, their own shipyards are simply unable to build such advanced cargo ships in the short term. If this continues, the economic lifeline will slowly be grasped by the Qin Dynasty like a silk thread.
Trade flows in and out. Foreign merchants did not come empty-handed, but brought with them a wide variety of goods from their own countries, trying to get a share of the huge market of Daqin.
But reality dealt them a heavy blow, and the trade deficit between the two sides was staggering.
The products produced by Daqin are of superior quality and exquisite workmanship, such as the high-tech electronic products that are popular all over the world and the ingenious handmade luxury goods. They are always sold out as soon as they are put on the shelves, and can easily achieve sales of tens of billions. In contrast, the goods brought by foreign businessmen are mostly low-end products with rough workmanship and old designs. They are neglected in the Daqin market, with only a mere 100 million in sales. The only sales channel is actually relying on the curiosity of a small number of people who are looking for novelty and chasing "foreign goods".
But Ye Daofu's focus was never limited to the rapid economic development. As the coastal residents' wallets grew fatter, new buildings rose from the ground, and the air was filled with prosperity, his mind had already drifted to the military strategy.
One day, Ye Daofu summoned military advisors from all sides to the Imperial Pavilion. As they filed in, before even exchanging pleasantries, Ye Daofu got straight to the point and addressed a crucial issue: "I've invited you all here today because of a matter of grave importance. I intend to capture Guba and turn it into an overseas enclave of the Qin Empire."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was an uproar at the table.
After a long pause, Sun Hanren, a stern-faced military expert and West Point graduate, broke the silence. "Your Majesty, this matter is of grave importance. The rice empire is currently at its peak, wielding the trump card of nuclear weapons. Its deterrent power cannot be underestimated."
The land of Guba, adjacent to their homeland, is like a bed beside their bed, and has always been a sensitive area for the Great Qin Empire. If our army rashly attacks Guba, it would be like pulling teeth from a tiger's mouth. In my opinion, there is a greater than 90% probability that the Great Qin Empire will intervene and directly confront our Great Qin.
Ye Daofu nodded slightly, his eyes deep and abyssal. "So, attacking Guba would be a chain reaction, and it would very likely directly anger the Rice Empire and force them to take action..."
Having said that, the determination and perseverance in Ye Daofu's eyes clearly revealed his confidence and fearlessness in preparing for a rainy day. A storm concerning geopolitics and military games seemed to be brewing quietly in the undercurrent.
At this time, the atmosphere in the conference room was so solemn that it seemed as if water could be squeezed out of it. Everyone was still immersed in the worry about the rice empire sending troops to intervene. However, a heroic young man suddenly stood up and broke the oppressive silence.
He stood straight, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, emitting a fiery and intense fighting spirit. His eyes were piercing as he stared directly at Ye Daofu and said loudly, "Your Majesty, if you decide to send troops against Guba, I want to participate in the war myself."
Ye Daofu raised his eyes slightly, his gaze as sharp as a torch, and instantly took in the young man before him. He saw that this young man was agile and imposing, with a bold and fearless demeanor. His eyes were filled with unconcealable sharpness and heroic spirit, and he seemed to be surrounded by a fierce fighting spirit.
This man's surname is Peng, and his given name is Guoqiang. He graduated from the prestigious Huang School. During his time at school, he plunged into the vast ocean of military theory, studying day and night, and mastered the essence of military strategies and tactics from ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad.
Not only that, Peng Guoqiang is not just a bookworm who can talk about war on paper, he also has an astonishing amount of practical experience.
Over the past few years, he has fought in many battles, large and small, from mountain confrontations with complex terrain, to unpredictable jungle guerrilla warfare, to urban sieges with heavy artillery fire, without a single defeat. His soldiers are all convinced of him, and he is a recognized good general in the army.
Ye Daofu's eyes narrowed slightly, and in a steady tone, he asked a crucial question: "If it were you, how would you plan to attack Guba, and how many people would you need?"
Peng Guoqiang showed no fear. Facing Ye Daofu's sharp gaze, he held his head high and spoke in a resounding voice, "With just a fleet of ghost aircraft carriers, I can easily capture all of Guba's ports."
After saying this, he paused for a moment, his eyes gleaming brighter as he continued, "Give me another heavy-armored brigade, and I can sweep through the entire Guba. Even if the Rice Empire interferes, I'm not afraid!"
These words were spoken with such finality and force that the meeting room fell silent for a moment, and everyone was stunned by his heroic spirit.
Speaking of the Qin Empire's Group Heavy Armored Brigade, it's a special corps that Ye Daofu has recently dedicated his life to meticulously forming. It's considered the pinnacle of the military's elite, each brigade transcending conventional military boundaries. Each soldier possesses unique skills, combining exceptional combat capabilities across the navy, army, and military, totaling a full 15,000 men.
There are as many as one hundred such powerful heavy armored brigades in the Qin Empire. They train rigorously on a daily basis, stay on guard at all times, and are ready to rush to the most dangerous battlefield.