Chapter 142 I will save this Li people
"So the swordsman needs two guarantees from the prince."
"Sir, but it doesn't matter."
First, I will never invade Daqin and half a month. Second, if the Chinese country in the southeast of the subcontinent is invaded by the Yi people, the Zhao Qiong Kingdom must put down all contradictions to resist foreign enemies.
Zhao Guang naturally understood the meaning of the swords. In fact, the purpose of these two is very simple. They are all to preserve the Second Empire in Half Moon. There is a big Qin between the Zhao Qiong Kingdom and the Half Moon Empire. As long as the Great Qin does not move, the Zhao Qiong Kingdom will never be able to border with the half moon. Zhao Guang instantly thought of a country that could be invaded. If he could swallow that land, Zhao Qiong's kingdom sat in the southeast of Asia, which was also a fact that no one could stop it. Zhao Guang nodded affirmatively: "The heavens can learn that Zhao Guang's future descendants will never live up to the words of Mr. Yu."
"The appearance is honest and the heart does have its own strategy. This is the true portrayal of His Royal Highness the Second Prince. The swordsman smiled after saying that.
Zhao Guang nodded: "Sir, you are really smart."
"Let's get down to business. The swordsman believes the words of His Royal Highness."
"Zhao Qiong's kingdom is no more than half a month, with rich and land. In this state, there is no money, no land and no talents. There was a muddy water inside the court, and there was chaos outside the court. Within a year, there were no less than 30 insurgents, and all the military forces of the national army dealt with it. The situation of weakness and poverty has been such a half-dead state for more than 100 years. Zhao Guang said that his eyes were already a little wet here.
"It seems that the second prince has a small calculation in his heart."
Zhao Guang dealt with the swordsman more, so he didn't care: "Sir, you are really wise. A few people with insight in the court have called for reform. Unfortunately, you can't find a powerful force. After all, no matter how awesome the emperor is, you still need someone who can do things.
"There's more."
Zhao Guang took out a book from his arms, and the dense data on it could make people feel dizzy. Zhao Guang handed the book to the swordsman: "Please have a look, sir."
The swordsman put the book on the table and read it carefully. I don't know if I looked at it or not. On the way, the swordsmen finally understood more or less. No wonder the art class where Shun'er was at the beginning would come from the distant Zhao Qiong Kingdom to the second empire in half a month, because even the poor art class of Zhao Qiong Kingdom could only go far away from home. You can imagine how many people the Zhao Qiong Kingdom lost every year.
According to the statistics of the Ministry of Households, the annual income of each household in the Second Empire in half a month is about 100 taels of silver, while the kingdom of Zhao Qiong is only one tenth, which is equivalent to one taels of silver to support the whole family for a month. The swordsman can fully imagine how many people are displaced every year in such a situation.
Exception: The annual military expenditure of the Kingdom of Zhao Qiong accounts for 80% of the total fiscal revenue, which shows how frequent the use of troops is. Every year, the military department of Zhao Qiong Kingdom mobilizes three rooms in a year. And most of these are rebellious transfer documents. The state can't even take out the money for recruitment. Therefore, rebellions are generally killed cleanly. There is no way at all. Even if the military expenditure is high, the most serious thing in Zhao Qiong's kingdom is that the unpaid rate is quite serious.
The longest record of unpaid pay is as long as ten years. Think about it, you haven't had a penny in ten years as a soldier, which is simply a ** naked officer forced to fight back. This situation is no longer an official BI and civilian reaction. The mutiny is definitely more than ten times more serious than the civil uprising.
According to the record in the present book, there are no ten mutinys in the kingdom of Zhaoqiong in a year, which is a very abnormal phenomenon. In addition, the foreign debt of the Zhao Qiong Kingdom is even more heavily debt-high, and the Qin Empire has no money, so the Zhao Qiong Kingdom mainly owes the Southern Tang Dynasty and half a month.
It records that 130 million taels of silver are owed to the Sixth Empire of the Southern Tang Dynasty and 30 million taels of silver are owed to the Second Empire for half a month. Needless to say, this money is 100% unreceived. Because the national fiscal revenue of the kingdom of Zhao Qiong is only 30 million taels of silver. I still borrow it every year, and I still borrow it constantly. What should I do if I don't have money to pay back?
How did the previous Qing Empire on earth pay back the money of the Western powers? This is a complete replica of a series of traitor acts such as ceding land, selling sovereignty, allowing the establishment of concessions, etc.
The swordsmen can no longer describe the Zhao Qiong Kingdom in front of them except for being shocking. In order to return the 320,000 silver of the half-moon empire, the kingdom of Zhao Qiong drew two concessions. The lease term is 99 years.
In addition, the north of the kingdom of Zhao Qiong is completely empty, because all the armies of the kingdom of Zhao Qiong are rebellious. More horrible is that they have to borrow troops from the Sixth Empire of the Southern Tang Dynasty. Every year, they probably borrow 20,000 people and horses to suppress rebellion in China. In addition, Daqin also borrowed it once, but never borrowed it again. It says that Daqin borrowed 3,000 elite soldiers at that time. Due to arms reasons, all the female soldiers of the Daqin Empire went there. No reply, all of them were robbed and became the wife of the village.
The male-to-female ratio in Zhao Qiong's kingdom is completely out of control, and the male-to-female ratio has reached 200 to 100, which is simply the record of the most awesome 13 in history
When the swords see this, they already know what the kingdom of Zhao Qiong is like. It's a miracle. Think about it's really a miracle. It's really a miracle that the kingdom of Zhao Qiong can still stand on this continent now. After reading this document, the swordsmen have summarized a few points: government corruption, high military spending, people's poverty, fiscal deficit, loss of power and humiliation of the country, and serious imbalance between men and women. Such a country is still standing in this world, and it can't even be described as a miracle.
"What can I do, sir?" Zhao Guang said cautiously.
"The hundred-legged worm is dead but not stiff, or the thin camel is bigger than the horse." The swordsman said rudely. Because sarcasm can no longer say the anger in the heart of the swordsman.
After satirizing the swordsman's mind, they began to plan for such a country. The surrounding diplomatic environment can also be imagined.
Half a month? This is a difficult relationship with the kingdom of Zhao Qiong. After all, the friendship between the two countries is shallow. Daqin? I was too busy to tear down the east wall to repair the west wall. Even if most of the Zhao Qiong Kingdom borders it, Daqin is unable to intervene in the matter of Zhao Qiong's kingdom.
South Tang Dynasty? The heart of the tiger and the wolf, the snake swallows the elephant. A country that has been suppressed in the southernmost part by Daqin and Zhao Qiong must be quite urgent to expand, which can be seen from the policy of lending troops to the kingdom of Zhao Qiong in the Southern Tang Dynasty.
As for the violets in the north of Zhao Qiong Kingdom, they must have different hearts. If I don't kill you, you will thank God.
And another Cyplos Kingdom, which borders the northern territory of the Kingdom of Zhao Qiong, is also an Yi country, which is basically not within the scope of diplomatic consideration. Farther away, Xiliang and Beiliang, which have no border with the kingdom of Zhaoqiong, not to mention these countries, because these countries have never lent a penny to the kingdom of Zhaoqiong. As a result of such a round, the situation is quite simple, with internal and external difficulties, and the whole country is helpless.
"Sir?" Zhao Guang waited for a long time to disturb the swordsman: "I don't know what your countermeasures are?"
"Prepare for the subjugation of the country." The swordsman still said the only intuition in their hearts.
Zhao Guang suddenly turned pale. He left the table and knelt on the ground and shed tears of pain: "Mr. Zhao Guangchang has read a lot of poetry and books before he was 16 years old, and the scriptures of governing the country are unparalleled. Today, Zhao Guangdong entered the second empire in half a month. He had no intention to ask for marriage, but he wanted to get the guidance of the master of Jimo Villa. But for a solution, Zhao Guang died without regret.
The sword clan smiled helplessly: "It's true that I have read some books, but we can't talk about governing the country. The sword clan has a strategy."
"Sir, please speak."
"My grandfather was the elder of the four dynasties of the Second Empire in half a month and experienced Xuanzong, Shaozong and Dezong. And today's four dynasties, in terms of experience that are unparalleled in the world and talent in the mainland, why don't His Royal Highness talk to my grandfather?
"It's one who is unparalleled in the world and talent in the mainland. My grandson will really put me a high hat on the old man." An old man kicked the door open. The old lady came in first, with an apologetic look on her face: "Sir, I'm really sorry. You can't offend ordinary people like me."
The swordsman waved his hand to signal the old pimp to go out, and secretly dragged Zhao Guang from the ground with true air; "How could my grandfather be in Juncheng?"
"Insect, continue to install." After saying that, Jian Fengliu smiled and casually pulled a chair and sat down. The sword clan and Zhao Guang did not dare to go out. The two of them were even more nervous.
"At home, in the country, this is a family motto. If the emperor knew about this, the efforts of the Jian family over the past two hundred years would have been destroyed in your hands." After saying that, Jian Fengliu gently shook the fan and looked out of the window: "The change here is really great. When His Majesty Xuanzong reigned, the king's city was not as prosperous as it is now. His Majesty Xuanzong's wise contribution to this day. His Majesty Shaozong's accession to the throne was only three years ago, when His Majesty Dezong ascended the throne, and he could become the first hegemon of the Asian continent in half a month, which was inseparable from the efforts of His Majesty Dezong's father and son. Does His Royal Highness understand anything?
"Zhao Guang is stupid and doesn't understand what His Royal Highness means. I hope His Royal Highness can give me some advice." Zhao Guang was very puzzled. These history guys know it, but these are all the history of your country, and he knows little about it.
"In fact, it is very simple. Only by cultivating oneself, uniting the family and governing the country can the world be peaceful. Since ancient times, few wise monarchs have subjugated the country and ruled more from top to bottom. Can His Royal Highness understand such an iron-handed political prince?
No matter how stupid Zhao Guang is, he understands what the sword and romantic will say. What's more, Zhao Guang is not stupid at all, and he is also very smart. Zhao Guang cried with joy: "Zhao Guang thanked the prince, and death is not enough to repay one ten thousand." At this time, Zhao Guang cleverly understood the twelve most important words said by Jian Fengliu: more governing officials, top-down, and iron-fisted politics.
Jian Fengliu nodded: "Remember that you will definitely bear the reputation of history. Such a king is even more controversial, which requires courage and an iron-fisted descendant to support you. Fengming Villa of the First Empire of Xiliang has always been against the Xiliang court. In fact, the Wulin sect also needs the state machine. Come and support it." After saying that, these swords sighed: "Go and leave the king's city immediately. Your goal has been achieved. As for marrying the princess, the kingdom of Zhao Qiong does not have that strength, so there is no need to go through this muddy water.
"Zhao Guang thanked His Royal Highness." Zhao Guang slowly retreated and withdrew from Furong Pavilion.
The swordsman in the cabinet began to be worried.
"What do you think?" Jianfengliu still looked deep out of the window at the king's city. Jianfeng didn't wait for the sword clan to speak and said, "That's your idea, right?" After saying that, Jian Fengliu turned around and said, "You have just studied the materials and found that the kingdom of Zhao Qiong is actually not poor at all. Every year, the weather is smooth, and it is still not enough to eat."
The swordsman nodded: "This must be directly related to the excessive taxation of the Zhao Qiong Kingdom."
"Why is the tax of three draws and two not heavy?" After saying that, the swordsman couldn't help but feel a little heroic: "I will save this Li people. This sentence came from the mouth of the Taizu Emperor of the First Empire in the first half month. I wonder if he said this sentence in the same mood as now?
(Note: The native country of the sword clan is the Second Empire in Half Moon, and the First Empire in Half Moon is a country that has perished for 200 years, that is, the predecessor of the Second Empire in Half Moon)