The weapon tycoon who traveled to Daqin

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"Then Zhao Guona, Zhao Guo has no gold. It doesn't have any economic pillars. What I think it has is a lot of labor and food." Shang Wen took the topic and said.

"But the situation in Yan Kingdom is not optimistic. There is a problem with your gold mine. One of your gold veins has been mined. You are trying your best to find it. Are you?" Shang Wen asked slowly.

Neither of them answered, which was indeed the case.The big reason why the two countries were able to sit down and negotiate was that the economies of the two countries had major problems.Zhao's continuous foreign wars have emptied a large amount of labor, resulting in a shortage of labor in agricultural production. Coupled with the suppression of the feminist movement, the people's hearts are unstable, and grain production has experienced a large-scale reduction.Yan State was extremely traumatized by the war, especially Qi State's large-scale military looting and burning down of the Yan Palace in Yandu.A large number of private houses in the city were also implicated.Not just Yandu, but all the places that have been occupied.The situation is not optimistic.

"Since everyone can't pay for compensation, how about accepting my plan?" Shang Wen said.

"What's the prime minister's plan?" Li Mu asked.

"Master Qin, please clarify?" Ju Xin said.

"I know that the two countries have suffered a great deal of war trauma. Especially Yan. The war reparations you raised are very reasonable. But it is difficult to spend so much money at one time. Therefore, I suggest that you put the war The item of compensation shall be in kind or in gold, and it shall be paid to the other party in installments," Shang Wen said.

Li Mu was about to speak, but Shang Wen waved his hand immediately.

"I haven't finished my plan yet." Shangwen looked at his notebook and said.

"Considering your war wounds. And even if you pay each other's war indemnity in installments, I'm afraid it will be difficult to pay the first payment. Therefore, Qin will make a great sacrifice as an intermediary mediator." Shang Wen said.

"First of all, we limit the installment period to five years. Do you have any opinions on this?" Shang Wen asked.

The two shook their heads.Shang Wen nodded.

"Very good. Very good." Shangwen said.

"Qin Guo, as an intermediary mediator, will provide the two countries with a bank loan of about [-] gold in the first year. The interest will be calculated according to commercial interest. It will be used to help the two countries restore their economies as soon as possible. Do you agree?" Shang Wen asked again .

"How much is the commercial interest?" Li Mu asked.

"It is calculated based on the local commercial interest of the Qin State. It is probably very profitable every month." Shang Wen said.

"How much is the knife currency converted into Zhao Guo?" Li Mu asked.He didn't want to be fooled by Shangwen about the details.

"Well, it depends on how many knives and coins you convert into one gold in Zhao State. Of course. The one gold here is the gold unit of Qin State. At the same time, the loan we provide is real gold and silver. Not banknotes. I think I have already expressed Qin The sincerity of the country." Shang Wen said.

Li Mu didn't speak any more.

"At the same time, Qin State also launched corresponding economic cooperation projects to provide economic recovery opportunities for the two countries. For example, Zhao State can use the army to participate in Qin State's foreign wars. We can discuss the scale in detail. This is one of them. Second. The two countries can start trade. You can extract tariffs from it, but I must emphasize that in order to encourage active trade between the two countries. I think you should lower the tariffs appropriately. Preferably less than [-]%. Use the amount In exchange for the recovery of the country’s economy. I hope you can agree to this.” Shang Wen put forward his own views.

"As for how the two countries will operate and develop their economies, that is the result of the negotiations between your two countries. For example, the State of Zhao can export a large amount of labor. The State of Qin has many textile factories. It recruits a large number of female workers."

"At the same time, Zhao State can do intermediary trade. Buy a large amount of goods from Qin State. For example, glass, mirrors, leather boots, etc. You can sell them to Qi State, Wei State, or other things. It's fine. "Shang Wen said.

&nbsExplain.I hope you can go back and have a good discussion. "Shang Wen said.

"After providing loans to the two countries, give the two countries economic opportunities for one year of development. At the end of the year, you will return the loan from Qin. At the same time, you are paying the amount of war reparations. As for the specific amount of war reparations. I suggest It is best for the two countries to compress and reduce it. Or extend the period appropriately. This is beneficial to both countries. Of course, you can also borrow from Qin State. Qin State welcomes it very much." Shang Wen said with a wave of his hand.

Obviously, this scheme has great power.First of all, the issue of compensation between the two countries has been stretched because of the time relationship.At the same time, they received loan support from Qin State, and the economy began to recover again.After the economic recovery, the issue of compensation is underway.In this case, it is appropriate to give the two countries a chance to breathe.Rather than stalking on the issue of compensation.Tangled.

"We can discuss the specific content." Li Mu first made a concession.This is a positive sign.Seeing Li Mu like this, Ju Xin also made a concession.After all, Qin, as an intermediary mediator, eased the direct confrontation between the two countries.

All three parties are winners.But the biggest winner is Qin.Because Qin successfully used its own economic advantages to intervene in the two countries of Yan and Zhao.at the same time.Taking advantage of its own advantages of holding a large amount of gold reserves, it can enter the economic lifeline of the two countries with the help of loans.Qin State's status as a financial power is being established, and finance needs time to play its advantages.

477 Currency issues on hold

The following discussion seemed a little easier.With Shangwen mediating between the two representatives.Many problems were easily solved.

On the issue of compensation, Zhao Guo's claim for compensation was reduced to 7.5 gold.The compensation will be paid in installments over five years.Zhao Guo's compensation is already considered high.Because Zhao State was the country that initiated the war, but the inducement was on the side of Yan State, which is also the reason.The compensation was reduced from the original 50 gold to 7.5. In addition to the reason of Yan State, this figure rose to [-] gold.

Yan's demand for compensation is huge.A total of 30 gold.The 30 gold is not all paid gold, only the state of Qin can take out so much gold at present.The golden ratio paid is around half.The remaining half will be paid in kind.This includes food and labor.Mainly building roads.If necessary, send troops to help Yan State attack Qi State.

This article will fundamentally break the current Zhao Qi alliance.Thus helping Qin to disintegrate the largest anti-Qin alliance.It made it impossible for the six countries to organize a coalition against Qin. The 30 gold payment period is a little longer.Zhao Guo will pay for it within six years.

The armistice line between the two countries also resumed its position before the fighting.The premise is that the State of Zhao needs to obligate the State of Yan to help the State of Yan occupy the three cities of the State of Qi for exchange.Li Mu agreed.But it must be handed over to the city first.Yan Guo was worried.Qin State helped Zhao State obtain the city on the grounds of seizing the loan.Only then did Yan Guo agree.

In addition to reaching an armistice agreement, the two countries also agreed to send special envoys to South Korea.this means.The legal status of South Korea, that is, Han Shu's queen status has been recognized by the outside world.The two countries did not want to entangle the South Korean issue for too long.Sending a special envoy is just a convenient act.But for Han Shu.Significant.In other words, in addition to the reliable ally of Qin, she will be recognized by Zhao and Yan.so.Other countries will also send envoys accordingly.This made her very happy.

Thus, the second covenant was passed.

At this time, it was already late at night, and starting from the morning, there were only four breaks in the middle.At other times, the four countries are conducting detailed consultations and negotiations.Negotiation is an extremely physical and mental activity.Even a general like Li Mu felt a bit overwhelmed.

When the three walked out of the palace, they were still besieged by reporters who had been waiting outside.Naomi makes significant headway in negotiations.But need to rest.Then the reporter will be given a special time to accept the interview.Then he left quickly and returned to the Qin embassy.

The next day, there were no negotiations.Because all parties are tired.But Shang Wen talked with Li Mu with great interest.The main reason for reaching the "Qin-Zhao Reconciliation Treaty" is that Shangwen's sincerity obviously moved the other party.The treaty was signed after a day of negotiations.

First of all, Qin State took the initiative to ask for compensation.Qin State will pay about 20 gold to Zhao State.However, half of the payment requirements will be paid in the form of banknotes.Shangwen's reason was that the Qin State could not give such a large amount of gold in a short period of time, so it paid the other party with [-] gold notes.Zhao Guo is in urgent need of funds.So, I agreed.But it's a ticking time bomb.Because, once exchanged for banknotes, these banknotes will be largely circulated in the market of Zhao State.This will disrupt Zhao's monetary order.

Secondly, Qin State took the initiative to ask Zhao State to send relevant students to study in Qin State.Help each other cultivate relevant talents.The impact of talent is even more profound, because the two countries will be very different.This difference will induce the backwardness of talents.

Finally, Qin State allowed the establishment of Zhao State colonies outside Qin State's newly established prefecture.Shangwen is not afraid of Zhao Guo's expansion of strength, because the only thing between the two is land transportation, and there will be no other reliance.At the same time, the newly established state of Qin State with * is sandwiched in the middle.The delineated range will be between Mobei and today's Lake Baikal.In fact, Li Mu didn't know the situation in Mobei either.The popularity of geography is far from the level of human cognition.

At the same time, Shangwen also sent an order, which was sent to Shangdang County, the hometown of the Changping War.Shang Wen decided to apologize publicly and acknowledge what Qin State had done. Shang Wen also submitted a table to King Qin, hoping to get King Qin's approval.Because it helps to improve Qin's image among the six countries.At the same time, it is necessary to resolve the hatred between Qin and Zhao.Shangwen did not want to cause unnecessary adverse effects on Qin during the unification process.

By this time, the meeting was basically in its final stage.Of the four countries, Qin State paid the most, but they all opened the door to trade with each country.Especially Zhao Guo.The two countries are very friendly.

Shangwen planned to charge at the last moment.Want to solve the currency problem completely.In fact, at this time, it is most suitable for Ying Yu to participate.But I don't know why.Shangwen sent out letters frequently, but he couldn't get a reply from Yingyu.Shang Wen believes that Ying Yu is still immersed in grief.So I had to force myself into battle.

"Because of the development of trade between countries. I hope that countries can use Qin's banknotes as a settlement unit to some extent. For example, how much Qin's half tael is exchanged for Zhao's sword coins, etc." Shang Wen's topic [-] Open.He was immediately opposed by Han Shu.

"Prime Minister, I hope that this topic will be shelved for a while to be resolved. After all, paper currency is not acceptable to everyone." Han Shu said directly.Before Shang Wen could finish speaking, Han Shu interrupted him.At the same time, the other two nodded in agreement.Obviously Shangwen's proposal could not be passed.Can't stand still.

In fact, Shangwen wanted to take advantage of paper money to control the currency issuance rights of various countries.But at this time, it is obviously premature to exchange banknotes for currencies of various countries.Because, countries have not yet reached a shortage of currency in their hands.

Qin is the only country that uses banknotes at this stage.Other countries still use metal currency.Although cumbersome, their kings hoped that their power to issue currency would be deprived of Qin's paper money.Especially in South Korea, when Shang Wen proposed the banknote proposal, Han Shu had clearly rejected the other party's request.This is impossible.It is absolutely impossible to agree.

In this way the currency issue was shelved by the meeting.However, Shangwen believes that this will take some time.It is necessary for Qin to play its status as an economic power.Bring the currency issue back to the negotiating table.At that time, Qin State will have absolutely sufficient initiative.

Subsequently, countries initialed a series of treaties reached.The treaty is then forwarded to the kings of the countries for final ratification.Finally, it can be declared effective.

478 Secretary of State

Just when the negotiating parties were nervously sending the content of the treaty initialed at the meeting back to China, Shangwen had to solve a trivial matter.

The conflict between the newly appointed Prime Minister of Han, Han Fei, and Qin's ambassador to South Korea, Yao Jia, was very sharp. The reason was that Yao Jia was one of the people who conspired with Li Si to put him in prison.Now the two have to deal with Qin's ever-increasing foreign trade.It was obvious when the two met.

The hatred between Han Fei and Yao Jia grew stronger.But Yao Jia is a strategist.Naturally ignore this person.But Han Fei hated the politicians from the bottom of his heart, especially Yao Jia who sent him to prison.It can be said that the two are incompatible.

Until Han Fei replaced Qin's ambassador in the palace.Shang Wencai had to reconsider this matter.

Because with the establishment of the Qin-Han Alliance, and the subsequent large-scale business activities.The work of ambassadors will become very important.In particular, communicate frequently.Exchange some business.This made Shang Wen have to reconsider the replacement candidate.At the center of the work is business activity.

"Master Yao, can I talk to you?" Shang Wen walked into Yao Jia's room and said.At the beginning, Yao Jia asked to come to South Korea because Li Si failed to run for prime minister. He and Li Si had a close relationship, so he took advantage of the vacancy of the ambassador to South Korea and took the initiative to transfer from a senior minister to be an ambassador here.did not expect.It turned out that Han Fei became the prime minister of South Korea.Yao Jia often did not think of this.

"Oh, Prime Minister. I have seen the Prime Minister. Please." Yao Jia respectfully invited Shang Wen in as he spoke.Yao Jia understood that Shang Wen's coming here must have been requested by Han Fei.Moreover, it was the Prime Minister who rescued Han Fei in the first place.He is Li Si's man again.It seems.Yao Jia had already made up his mind to resign.

"I'm here today to talk about the cabinet. You know, I have encountered many difficult diplomatic issues since I took office. For example, Yan Guo, Zhao Guo, Qi Guo, etc." Shang Wen said straight to the point.

Yao Jia was about to mention his resignation, but when he heard Shang Wen say something else, he calmed down and waited.