Shi Jin pondered for a moment and said, "The two gentlemen persuaded me to exchange the land of the four states for a title, and they must have some consideration. Please elaborate! ”

Zhu Wu stood up and said: "As long as the king is crowned, the marshal is not just a general, but a prince." This means something different to a lot of people! And what is more important is the right to open the government and build teeth after the king. With this right, it is possible to recruit literati openly and effectively. Those who have lofty ideals and erudite talents will also take refuge in them. ”

When Shi Jin heard this, he realized that this king was crowned, and he went public with the company of later generations. Then you can coax and say that you are now the chairman of a listed company. Recruitment advertisements are more interesting.

However, this alone cannot convince Shi Jin. Although the name is good, but if you give up the land of the four states, you will lose a lot of real money.

Shi Jin said: "Two gentlemen, you must know that this alone cannot convince me. I believe that the two gentlemen still have a saying! ”

Xu Guanzhong nodded and said, "Yes, Marshal." Since you, Marshal, have introduced the new law, the burden on the people has been greatly reduced. But again, land tax revenues have dropped dramatically. Now the field tax is already a small part of the income of our army. The biggest thing in our army now is the commercial tax. But the most profitable inns, restaurants, Qinglou, and even salt sales in these four states are almost monopolized by our army. Therefore, even if these four states are temporarily abandoned, although it will lead to the tax revenue of our military land and the payment of some commercial taxes, the impact on our army will not be too great! ”

Zhu Wu also excused himself: "In the same way, the original expenditure of the imperial court was seriously loaded, and now it is because of the rebellion in Shandong and Jiangnan, which has led to a great decrease in revenue. In this case, Marshal, what do you think the Great Song Dynasty will do? Cut back on spending to get through this. Or an increase in taxes? ”

Shi Jin pondered for a moment and said, "Judging from Zhao Ji's selfish character, it should be an increase in taxes!" ”

Xu Guanzhong clapped his hands and shouted, "Yes, that's it." Marshal, because of your new law, the people of these four states are living very well now. But also because you are the general of Poliao canonized by the imperial court, there are still many people in these four states who will actually be grateful to the imperial court. There is no harm if there is no comparison, if the marshal hands over four weeks, the Great Song Zhao family wants to change the tax, and not only to restore the old law, but also to increase the tax, the people will not be able to get by. The people will naturally miss the marshal's goodness, and they feel that the life under the marshal's governance is different from that of the Zhao family. The people will naturally understand who is truly sympathetic to the people, and the people's hearts will naturally turn towards the marshal! So even if the marshal gives up the four states for the time being, as long as the marshal wants to, he can recover it at any time! ”

Zhu Wu concluded: "Marshal, although he abandons the four states, he will lose some income, as well as the population. But in the long run, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Therefore, we want to persuade the marshal to exchange the land of the four states for the right of the imperial court to open the palace, so as to better recruit the talents of the Great Song Dynasty and the submission of various tribes! ”

Xu Guanzhong and Zhu Wu's reasons have already persuaded Shi Jin.

Shi Jin thought for a moment and asked, "If I am crowned king, what title do you think I should have!" ”

Xu Guanzhong said: "Among the kings, the King of Qin is the most expensive, and then the King of Qi, the King of Chu, the King of Zhao, and the King of Yan are second. But from the perspective of his subordinates, he is afraid that the Great Song Dynasty will not be canonized with the title of marshal king, and it is very likely that he will be the king of the county. Therefore, his subordinates thought that the marshal should try his best to win the title of King Yan, and the lowest bottom line must be the king of Xiangping County! ”

Shi Jin pondered for a moment and said, "Since that's the case, let's do what the two of you want." Later, I will personally write to Mr. Wu and ask him to plan this matter! ”

Since Xu Guanzhong defected, now Shi Jin's three major strategists have a clear division of labor, and Zhu Wu is mainly responsible for military strategy, which is similar to the post of Minister of National Defense. Xu Guanzhong is in charge of political affairs, somewhat similar to a cabinet minister.

Wu Yong is good at figuring out people's hearts, and is very good at intrigue and trickery, mainly responsible for diplomacy with the Great Song Dynasty and recruiting talents, somewhat similar to the foreign minister.

As soon as Shi Jin finished giving the order, something sounded and said: "If the agreement with the Great Song Dynasty is negotiated, remember that the granary arsenals of these four states cannot be cheapened by the Great Song Dynasty for nothing." And there is one more thing, remember to ask the Great Song Dynasty for a few edicts, the long history, Cheng, joining the army, and the main book under the rule of my palace are short of people! ”

Xu Guanzhong and Zhu Wu nodded and said, "My subordinates understand!" ”

After Xu Guanzhong and Zhu Wu left, Shi Jin thought about it for a while and asked someone to call the money leopard Tang Long.

Soon Tang Long came, "See the marshal!" ”

When Shi Jin saw it, he said happily: "Brother Tang Long is here, sit down!" ”

"Marshal Xie!" Tang Long hurriedly sat upright.

After Shi Jin saw that his subordinates brought tea, he said: "What Brother Tang Long asked to do before, how is it done now?" ”

After hearing that the marshal had summoned him, Tang Long was already prepared.

A month ago, Tang Long had been testing tungsten steel in Liangshan, but the marshal suddenly sent someone to bring him a letter.

After the money leopard Tang Long saw it, he joined Zhu Fu to do what the marshal explained.

Tang Long hurriedly stood up and arched his hand and said: "Live up to the marshal's trust, his subordinates have recruited more than a dozen mine heads to open mines, all of whom are veterans, and they will not delay the marshal's affairs!" ”

Shi Jin immediately slapped the case when he heard it, and shouted: "Okay, after the matter is completed, this handsome man will have a heavy reward!" ”

Tang Long hurriedly bowed down and said, "Marshal Xie!" It's just that I don't know where the iron mine is, and my subordinates can ask people to take people to investigate first! ”

Shi Jin clapped his hands and asked someone to take out the map and said, "This is the location of the iron mine!" ”

The place where Shi Jin pointed is the famous steel city of the later generations - Anshan! (https:)

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