Chapter 310: Military Exercise Plan

Chapter 310: Military Exercise Plan

Carnot, upon hearing the proposal, neither opposed nor immediately endorsed it. He understood that the military was the cornerstone of the Bonaparte family; they were unlikely to deceive the army. However, precisely because the military was their bedrock, Joseph and his kin would certainly not compromise the soldiers' treatment. Thus, reducing military expenses would likely impact either equipment or training.

After pondering, Carnot spoke, "I don't have many objections, but two points to consider."

He paused briefly, then continued, "Firstly, when you sell weapons abroad, Joseph, you must... hmm, are you implying that most of the weapons you sell to foreigners are substandard?"

"How would they know?" Joseph replied. "Otherwise, they won't sell."

"What if they realize they have more than us or if they perceive their weapons to be on par? Would they consider taking risks? Are the weapons you sell better than what they already possess? Could they falsely believe they've significantly enhanced their capabilities?" Carnot inquired.

"That's possible," Joseph nodded.

"So, we must make them aware that the weapons they buy from us are inferior. Compared to ours, their weapons are like monkeys compared to humans," Carnot explained.

"That might affect our revenue," Joseph argued.

"No, Joseph," Carnot countered, "they already recognize the vast disparity between their past and current capabilities. We just need to emphasize the gap between them and us. If they don't buy our substandard weapons, not only can't they match us, but they also can't match their neighbors. The more they realize they're not our match, the more they'll feel the necessity to purchase our weapons, even the substandard ones."

"Darn, isn't this akin to paying protection money?" Joseph nearly slapped himself for needing a local to remind him of this tactic so widely played in the future. It was utterly embarrassing!

"Shouldn't we organize a joint military exercise and invite our 'friends' from other countries to witness?" Joseph suggested.

"Are you saying we should flaunt our capabilities to our 'friends' during this exercise?" Carnot caught onto the enthusiasm. "Alright, let's discuss. Firstly, what abilities do we need to showcase?"

"Rapid mobility, especially with heavy firepower units, artillery's swift mobility; immense and swift firepower, like rear-mounted cannons and shrapnel shells; formidable breaching capabilities under cover of firepower, advancing trenches and using grenade tubes and trench guns..." Joseph listed off.

"You missed one thing that we can certainly exhibit to others," Carnot interjected.

"What?" Joseph asked.

"The navy!" Carnot exclaimed. "What truly stimulates and compels others to swiftly buy weapons is the navy. Let the 'Free Trade' demonstrate in the naval exercise how to disrupt free trade. And I'm aware you've been working on those updated models..."

"I promised Napoleon not to sell rear-mounted cannons until the next generation appears," Joseph stated. "But the substandard 'Free Trade' can be easily sold. Let's have it demonstrate during the exercise, then sell it off to the Ottomans or even the British..."

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