Although it was already late at night, the imperial capital was still very lively.

On the way to the Navy Command in the morning, Bai Zhizhan noticed that the empire did not seem to be affected by the war, at least this is no different from the previous ones.

Actually, there is nothing strange about it.

Although the empire entered a state of war after declaring war on the Nayi Empire, the only ones who received mobilization orders were actually the army, as well as industries and enterprises related to military industry. The mobilization was only carried out within a local scope, and the lives and work of most people were not affected.

Comprehensive mobilization?

Obviously, there is no need, or it is not time.

This method of phased mobilization has also learned from the experience and lessons of the last war.

In a sense, it is not that the earlier the mobilization begins, the better. Although after the mobilization is completed, the country's war potential can be maximized and it bursts out with amazing combat power, the people's endurance to endure war is limited, and it does not mean that it can be maintained forever.

According to the actual situation reflected in the last war, even if an Eastern country like the Empire maintains a state of war for about five years, it is best to be controlled within four years. If it exceeds five years, it will definitely intensify social conflicts and even turmoil will break out.

Strictly speaking, more than four years later, internal social problems became the main contradiction.

When the war develops to this bottom, the warring parties no longer fight for the potential of the war, but the ability to solve their own problems and eliminate internal conflicts. To put it more directly, it is to try its best to keep society stable and wait for the opponent to be defeated by internal conflicts.

Take the empire for example. It was as soon as the war entered its fourth year, that is, after the mobilization state was maintained for four years, that social contradictions developed into the number one problem.

After the end of the last war, the Empire revised the laws related to war mobilization.

To be precise, it actually improved the mechanism of war mobilization.

In the past, there were always mobilizations at one time, and they were divided into two or three steps, striving to fully enter the state of war within one year or even a few months. In the last war, the Tauman Empire controlled the time for completing the mobilization within three months, thus gaining the initiative in the early stages of the war.

After the modification, the mobilization was divided into more steps and treated differently for specific industries.

In short, it is to extend the state of war as much as possible, rather than being severely impacted by life and work, which makes the people feel war-weary.

Of course, compared with before the war, the imperial capital was still much deserted.

Perhaps it's because it's very cold this winter.

However, since the outbreak of the Great Depression, the economies of various countries have not been very good, and they cannot compare with the golden decade. It is easy to understand that nightlife has become boring.

What's more, it's already a war time.

After nothing happened, the two of them came to a bar in Dongcheng District.

Dongcheng District was originally an industrial area of ​​the imperial capital, mainly because it is close to the port. However, in recent years, factories near the imperial capital have basically been relocated. Not only because of bad business, but also related to the environmental pollution caused. After all, this is the power center of the world's number one empire.

The gatekeeper knew Li Yunxiang, so he opened the door directly after seeing Li Yunxiang.

That's right, this is a bar that is only open to soldiers, and it is mainly aimed at officers who are not short of money. It is similar to the bar that Bai Zhizhan met Lian Xusheng twenty years ago. Maybe it was the same boss, at least from the interior decoration of the bar, there are a few similarities.

What’s different from twenty years ago is that I went directly to the private room this time.

To be precise, it has been arranged long ago.

Bai Zhizhan had long heard from Li Yunxiang that the bosses of these bars were royal relatives, and they were rumored to be princes. In terms of seniority, they are the cousin of the current saint. Because their bloodline has been traced back to Emperor Shiwu, and they did not do anything that endangered the core interests of the empire, no one has ever taken care of these bars in the imperial capital. Even the current chief assistant Xue Yuanzheng turned a blind eye to such gray occasions.

Lian Xusheng arrived early and brought a few young officers. Judging from his appearance, they all came back from the front line with him.

In other words, only army officers like this kind of smoky occasion.

It’s not that the people in the bar are wrong, but that the environment is too bad. It can be said that the fish and dragons are mixed and I can’t figure out what kind of weird people you will encounter.

If Bai Zhizhan decides, he will choose a quiet club.

On the Navy, the most popular one is the officers' club opened in a suburban manor. Not only does the environment be good, but there is no need to worry about being disturbed.

What to say is the most unbearable thing for Bai Zhizhan to say is the Army's way of drinking.

Judging from the appearance, what wine is like, it’s simply boiled water!

Among the naval officers, Bai Zhizhan's alcohol tolerance was not bad, but in front of a real wine barrel like Lian Xusheng, his alcohol tolerance was similar to that of a big girl.

Fortunately, after getting to know each other and getting to know each other, Lian Xusheng generally doesn’t find Bai Zhi to fight for wine.

In Bai Zhizhan's own words, his alcohol tolerance is not as good as Lian Xusheng, but his principle is definitely stronger, which means that he will never drink it if he doesn't drink it.

This time, there are no exceptions.

When they met, they greeted each other and introduced several young officers. After drinking two drinks with Bai Zhizhan, they went to Li Yunxiang to have a drink.

If you want to say, Li Yunxiang's alcohol tolerance is not bad. After all, he came from the army and can be said to be a veteran of alcohol testing. In the fleet, no one can drink Du Kang from the Third Shipboard Air Force Regiment. Unfortunately, it is not worth mentioning in front of Lian Xusheng.

"Brother Lian, you can't drink this wine anymore. If you have the chance in the future, I will accompany you to drink it without stopping. Today, we should say that the important thing is the priority."

When he said this, Li Yunxiang had already put down the cup, and to be precise, he had pressed the cup upside down on the table.

According to the unwritten wine table culture, this is called "sealing the cup", which means surrender and admit defeat.

"Yes, let's talk about the serious matters. This is Major Li Qing, the staff officer of the division headquarters, and my right-hand man. Have you met him? Then have another drink and make a friend."

Lian Xusheng once again introduced the major officer sitting next to him and emphasized "making friends". Bai Zhizhan immediately understood. While raising the wine glass, he also gave Li Yunxiang a look, asking Li Yunxiang not to stand there and quickly have a drink with the young major.

To be honest, the hint given by Lian Xusheng is already very obvious.

Is the major really called "Li Qing"?

If you are just a staff officer, even if you are a right-hand man, you are just a subordinate who comes to drink, how can you be so polite?

Why didn't Lian Xusheng specifically introduce a few other young officers?

In the Liangxia Empire, "Li" was the most populous surname, accounting for nearly 10%. It is known as the three major surnames of the empire, together with "Wang" and "Zhang".

This is why princes who come out to practice usually take "Li Wang Zhang" as their surname when taking pseudonyms.

Interestingly, it will also be used in order.

In other words, the pseudonym used by the eldest prince is generally named "Li".

The pseudonym used by the pseudonym when the emperor served in the Imperial Guards was Li Yang.

This young officer is the eldest prince?

Of course, no matter whether it is, the status is not low.

After Bai Zhizhan's hint, Li Yunxiang had already understood and quickly raised his glass and ate a glass with Bai Zhizhan with the major named Li Qing.

In the words of Lian Xusheng, this friend has been handed over.

At this point, we have talked about both kindness and etiquette, and we should talk about the serious business.
Chapter completed!