The weapon tycoon who traveled to Daqin

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"It seems not. If there was, the telegram would have arrived long ago." King Qin said.

"However, after such a long time, there is still no telegram. This makes me wait so anxiously." King Qin continued to walk, and Zhao Gao watched King Qin walking like this, and he didn't know what happened to King Qin today.

Xinzheng, South Korea.

"What does this Li Mu want to do?" Han Shu put down the telegram and said to Zhang Liang.

"My subject thinks that the people of Zhao State are going to Yaqin State." Zhang Liang said.

"Oh." Han Shu was a little surprised, she didn't think of this.

"The state of Qin is building a large number of railways. The construction of these railways will be of great benefit to the economic construction of the state of Qin. However, the state of Zhao uses paper money of the state of Qin, and there is also a large amount of financial support from the state of Qin, so a railway is built. It should be able to transfer Zhao's redundant labor force, and at the same time stimulate the development of Zhao's economy. Li Mu should be able to see the benefits of this." Zhang Liang said.

"Well. As for the specific reason, I think we don't need to pay too much attention to it. What we should pay attention to is how is their current situation?" Han Shu said.

"If Zhao Guo, don't if." Han Shu thought for a while and said.Since Zhao Guo was able to telegraph, it shows that Zhao Guo has made up his mind to build this railway.

"After the completion of this railway, it will open to traffic between Handan and Xinzheng. How meaningful is it to South Korea?" Han Shu asked.

"The coal resources of Zhao State can quickly go south to South Korea. In addition, I heard that Zhao State has built a large number of iron smelting factories, and the iron from these iron smelting factories can also be quickly transported to South Korea. Our South Korea can process and produce Finished products are then sold to the people of Qin, or they can be sold to the people of the Western Regions through the Qin State Railway to the Western Regions of Qin State, and we can process parts and sell them.” Zhang Liang said.

"Besides these, I think there is one more thing we need to pay attention to, that is, the railway hub in Xinzheng requires the establishment of traffic points." Zhang Liang said.

"What do you mean?" Han Shu asked Zhang Liang.

"Your Majesty, Xianyang of the State of Qin is currently facing north and south. It can be reached from east to west. It can reach Bashu, Guanzhong, and the Yangtze River Valley to the south. It can reach the vicinity of Daliang of the State of Wei to the east. And it can reach the Western Regions of the State of Qin to the west. North, you can go to the edge of Mobei." Zhang Liang said.Han Shu nodded.She didn't notice this until Zhang Liang said this. If it wasn't for Zhang Liang, Han Shu would never have thought of this place. According to Zhang Liang's words, Han Shu began to think about where she could reach.But when she thought about it, Han Shu felt something was wrong.

"If we go west, we can only connect with the people of Qin, and if we go north, we still connect with the people of Qin by railway—even Handan may not be able to reach it." Zhang Liang said.

"If we move eastward, we may not even be able to reach the border of Qi State. In addition, South Korea should expand southward, but if it expands southward, Chu State may not reach it. In the future, one of my key cities in South Korea is In the Chu country market, if this is not possible, the situation in South Korea is really not very good." Han Shu said.

"Yes, Your Majesty, this is what I'm worried about." Zhang Liang said worriedly.

"If Qin State needs it, it will cut off our South Korea's transportation, and our South Korea's situation will be very bad. This is in the case of war. If commercial trade is being carried out peacefully, Qin State only needs to set up road cards. , then South Korea’s development situation will definitely not get any better.” Zhang Liang said worriedly.

"Yes. You are right, we are too dependent on Qin." Han Shu said.

"Qin's railway development is of course very important to us, but I, Korea, cannot be limited to Qin. Qin's railway has the convenience of railways, and I also want to have it in Korea." Han Shu made up her mind.

"If Li Mu hadn't reminded me, I don't think this problem could be solved," Han Shu said.

"The railway is actually a problem of financial resources. With the railway, there will be a lot of tax revenue, transportation and logistics, and the subsequent development of business. The increase in tax revenue will naturally increase financial strength. This is what we hope to see " Han Shu continued.

"Your Majesty, I believe that what South Korea is seeing is not only these things, but also increased cooperation." Zhang Liang said.

"Most of the railways built by Qin State are internal. And so many railways were built in South Korea. However, South Korea has a special geographical location, occupying an important traffic hub." Zhang Liang said.

"South Korea should take advantage of its geographical advantages and give full play to such advantages. We can jointly build the railway from Handan to Xinzheng with the State of Zhao. In addition, South Korea can also cooperate with the State of Wei and State of Qi to build South Korea's Xinzheng and Wei State. The railway line from Linzi directly to the coast of Qi State is not limited to these." Zhang Liang paused and said.

"South Korea should also contact Chu State in the south to build a railway to South Korea and reach Chu State Shouchun. In this way, a convenient railway transportation network can be established, and South Korea's Xinzheng can become an important transportation hub after Xianyang , the coal and iron from Zhao State in the north can be sold to the Western Regions of Qin State, Qin State, Wei State, Qi State, and Chu State after our processing, and the silk from Chu State can be sold to Zhao State, Wei State, Qi State, and Qin State. China, Qin to the Western Regions. In this way, the economic development of Korea will grow rapidly." Zhang Liang suggested.Hear such advice.Han Shu suddenly became excited.The idea given by Zhang Liang was exactly in line with Han Shu's intention.

"Well. This idea is very good. I think it is necessary to carry it out." Han Shu said while patting the table.

"Just." Zhang Liang said with some embarrassment.

"Just what?" Han Shu asked.

"It's just that the construction of railways requires a lot of funds. Without enough funds, these things are difficult to accomplish. To the north, there is Zhao State; to the east, there is Wei State, Qi State; to the south, there is Chu State. Half of the funds can be resolved, but half of the funds are concentrated in our South Korea, and our Korean funds are under great pressure." Zhang Liang said.

"Huh." Han Shu exhaled heavily, and she felt that the lack of funds was pressing her down like a mountain and she couldn't breathe.

Shangwen was still sitting on the ground, Shangwen kept frowning, and asked one question after another.

"The situation is really difficult." Shangwen said with a sigh.

Just when Shangwen sighed, Shangwen suddenly noticed that there was a report on his left side.Shangwen casually picked up the report. It seems that this is a report on the government’s purchase of shares in Wenyang Bank. The content of the report is very detailed. How many shares of Wenyang Bank have been purchased, how many shares have been occupied, and how much is the value? Shangwen has no interest in the specific content. What he noticed was how much money the Qin government injected into Wenyang Bank.Wenyang Bank is expanding rapidly, and almost all countries have their business, but it is this vanguard role that makes Wenyang's bank funds extremely tight. As a last resort, Wenyang Bank will not sell its own shares of.Because doing so would be somewhat detrimental to Wenyang Bank.Shangwen heard that the competition between Royal Bank and Wenyang Bank is extremely fierce, and if he intends to acquire Wenyang Bank, if it reaches a certain level, it will have a major impact on Wenyang Bank.

But at this moment, Shang Wen suddenly thought of something. Qin Guo wanted to solve this matter, but he did not set up a special government agency to manage this matter. If it was handed over to a commercial organization, this commercial organization could use the shareholding system For example, when the Qin government injects funds, it can obtain certain rights, and these rights, the Qin government can influence decision-making, rights generate benefits, and further liberalization solves the Western Regions issue.

"It's like a Dongyou company. The government is also the funder and the beneficiary, but the development and other projects, the specific management is left to the businessmen. The burden on the government is extremely small. When the time is right, it will be Qin's A colony, and further expand its influence." Thinking of this, Shang Wen felt that this was consistent with what he had thought before.

At the same time, there is another factor that needs to be considered, which is the injection of a large amount of funds. There is not enough funds in the market, and the federal government of Qin has lowered bank interest rates a lot, which will increase the currency in the market. However, the actual situation is that the federal The government has not increased the money supply in actual actions, and the funding gap is still very large.This requires the federal government to inject funds, and how to inject funds. What Shang Wen wants is to directly purchase the bank through the Federal Bank, and inject the shares of large enterprises into it, instead of directly investing it. The Central Bank of China, its functions will be further clarified, which will play an important step in the historical development of Qin State.

Wenyang Bank and Royal Bank are actually just commercial banks of Qin State, one belongs to the princess and the other belongs to the King of Qin.There is no essential difference between the two. It is impossible for the federal government to increase the amount of money through commercial banks. In this way, the federal government needs a channel. What this channel is is the central bank in the hands of the federal government.Commonwealth Bank.

"That's right ⊥." After thinking about this, Shangwen quickly picked up a pen and paper and began to write.

Qin State Xianyang Railway Station.

"Meng Xiang, you are finally back." Zhao Gao anxiously waited for Meng Yi at the train station, and as soon as Meng Yi got off the train, Zhao Gao jumped on him.

"Oh. It's Eunuch Zhao." Meng Yi cupped his hands.

"Your Majesty is in a hurry to discuss matters with the prime minister. He specially ordered me to meet the prime minister." Zhao Gao explained the purpose of his visit.

"Yeah. Let's go now." Meng Yi thought that something important had happened to King Qin for Zhao Guo to come.So regardless of the bumps on the train, he followed Zhao Gao to Xianyang Palace.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty. The prime minister's telegram has arrived." A servant came in anxiously.Because the telegram receiving room received the urging of King Qin, and then submitted the telegram quickly after receiving Shang Wen's telegram. At this time, I didn't care about those rules.

"Bring it." Qin Wang quickly took the telegram and looked at it.King Qin glanced at ten lines, looked over at once, his face became heavy, and then looked carefully.

"Your Majesty, Deputy Prime Minister Meng is here." Zhao Gao reported in a low voice.

"En. Go and find Feng Xiang." King Qin ordered.

"Yes." After saying that, Zhao Gao slowly withdrew.

"What's going on with this Commonwealth Bank?" King Qin handed it to Meng Yi as he spoke.Meng Yi was dumbfounded all of a sudden.He didn't know when a Commonwealth Bank appeared.

Meng Yi took a look at the telegram and understood what Shang Wen meant.Shangwen once mentioned that it is necessary to increase the supply of money, presumably this is a financial tool of Shangwen.

"Your Majesty, this may be a non-governmental organization set up by the Prime Minister to increase the amount of currency." Meng Yi thought for a while and explained.

"Oh. Look at this. What do you think the prime minister should do?" As he spoke, King Qin handed a copy of the meeting minutes to Meng Yi. After reading it quickly, Meng Yi realized that King Qin came to him to solve the problem of the Western Regions. question.

The issue of the Western Regions is no longer a purely military issue, but has risen to a comprehensive issue of military, diplomacy, politics, and economy. It is also the complexity of this problem that Qin needs to set up a special Protectorate in the Western Regions , in fact, it is still a special military region of Qin State, but this military region has a strong political and diplomatic nature.

"I don't agree with the establishment of the Protectorate." After Meng Yi read Shang Wen's telegram, he felt that Shang Wen's idea was better.The special establishment of the Protectorate's Mansion would cost too much and cover too many areas. The most important thing is that the Protectorate's Mansion mainly focuses on politics, diplomacy, and military aspects. help.

"Why?" The King of Qin learned from the telegram that Shang Wen also did not agree to the establishment of the Protectorate of the Western Regions, because he repeatedly emphasized that doing so would be a burden on Qin's finances, so he resolutely opposed it.Therefore, King Qin was a little confused.

"After reading the prime minister's telegram, I think that what the prime minister wants is a non-government organization, but there is an organization between businessmen. This organization can bring profits, and at the same time own part of the rights of the Protectorate of the Western Regions. And This part of the right has a great tilt." Meng Yi explained.

"Go on." King Qin listened patiently.

"Your Majesty, I believe that the Protectorate of the Western Regions emphasizes the ability of government institutions, and the emphasis is on politics and diplomacy, emphasizing Qin's status and prestige in the Western Regions. For this reason, the Qin government needs to spend a lot of money To support the Protectorate of the Western Regions. However, Qin’s finances are relatively tight at present. Even if the Qin government’s finances are not tight in the future, if the situation changes, the status of the Protectorate of the Western Regions will drop a lot. The impact of this on Qin It's very big. Once Qin's power withdraws, it will take a lot of time to come back." Meng Yi said worriedly.

King Qin nodded and agreed. From Meng Yi's point of view, the establishment of the Protectorate of the Western Regions is indeed a bit unwise at present. This requires the jurisdiction of several nearby states, especially the Protectorate of the Western Regions. In the military area, the Qin army is outside, and there are few mobile troops in the center. Although there are telegrams for communication, what should I do if the communication connection is not available?King Qin frowned when he thought of this, he really didn't think of this.