Now everyone's minds are thinking about who should manage Beijun, and the premise is that the territory of Western Chu is not allowed to be touched by Dongwan and Southern Wei. But even Nangong Qing couldn't think of a good way for a while, and he couldn't think of who the ministers of the court should send to take care of this huge land.

Beijun is the predecessor of Beiyue, in addition to the main city of Lingxi, there are 36 large and small cities and counties, which is the appearance of a country, even if it temporarily belongs to Xichu, it will not become half a point smaller. However, if Xichu is not well managed, it is very likely to be coveted by the neighboring Dongwan, so he has to be careful.

Nangong Qing's favorite candidate was naturally Nalan Ye, but Nalan Ye did not hesitate to refuse everyone's blushing position, he couldn't think of who else should be chosen.

"Your Majesty, think about it, what is the reason why it is difficult for Beijun to appoint officials?" Luo Qingluan asked, a smile flashing in his eyes.

Nangong Qing had already thought about this, and said: "Although Beijun is now subordinate to Western Chu, it is not a city at all, a piece of land is as simple as a country, how easy is it to manage?" Besides, it is far away from Xichu, if someone really commits a crime, it is not only difficult to investigate, but also difficult to keep, so it gives me a headache. ”

"Since it is difficult to keep, why does Your Majesty have to keep it?" Luo Qingluan blinked.

"Don't keep it?" Nangong Qing was puzzled.

Beijun, who has already been defeated, don't you want to give it to others?

With such a large territory and an entire country, how could he be willing to give it up? This is still the expansion of the territory of Western Chu during his reign, which is a merit that can be recorded in the history books, if he gets it and gives it up, even if he dies, he will not be able to see the ancestors of the Nangong royal family.

"What I said is not to keep it, naturally it is not to hand over Beijun to others, but to think of ways to turn Beijun into a place where Dongwan and Southern Wei will not and cannot seek to seize it, so as to fundamentally solve the problem." Luo Qingluan said again.

At this moment, even Nalan Ye was surprised, and he couldn't think of how to reach the level that Luo Qingluan said.

The laissez-faire North County is unexpectedly coveted by no one?

It's incredible.

"Qingluan, do you have any ideas again?" Nalan looked at her with a smile.

This little woman always has all kinds of strange ideas in her head, maybe she can really think of something.

Looking at the expectant and curious eyes of the two, Luo Qingluan said slowly: "If you can turn Beijun into a place where any force or individual is reluctant to destroy and unwilling to destroy easily, then even if you don't need to guard it with heavy troops, then it's fine." ”

"Reluctant to destroy?" When Nalan heard it, he seemed to think of something, but it was too vague to be elusive.

"Let me give you an analogy, for example, there is a hen, this hen can lay golden eggs every day, you say, if it is a smart person, do you kill this hen and eat meat, or do you keep it carefully and let the hen lay golden eggs all the time?"

Luo Qingluan's analogy is very clear, and Nangong Qing immediately said: "Naturally, it is good to raise hens and lay golden eggs for the rest of your life." But even so, there is no guarantee that no one will come to steal this hen? ”

Smiling slightly, Luo Qingluan said: "If the person who raises this hen will use part of the money from the golden eggs to help the poor, build bridges and pave roads, and make good connections, so that everyone can get benefits, will there be fewer people who come to steal hens?" ”

Looking at Nangong Qing's thoughtful eyes, Luo Qingluan said again: "If, the person who owns this hen is a respected person, and he has a group of nurses at home to guard this chicken, in this case, will anyone come to steal the chicken, or even hurt this chicken?" ”

There was silence, and Nangong Qing and Nalan Ye both fell into deep thought.

They had never thought of such an assumption before, and Luo Qingluan's words gave them a brand new hint. If you can turn Beijun into the hypothetical hen, then everyone will be happy.

But North County is North County, it can't be as simple as a chicken, what specific method does it have to use to do this.

"Qingluan, what you said makes sense, but it ...... to become a fact," Nangong Qing frowned, "but it seems unlikely." What do you have to do, if you have an idea, just say it? ”

"My idea is that if we can turn Bukshire into a commercial city with high levels of trade, no matter who you are, no matter your status, your status, or your country, as long as you have the ability, ability, and goods, you can do business in Bukgun. Through Beijun, and then transferred to Dongwan, Southern Wei, Western Chu, and even some other marginal vassal tribes, etc., in the long run, as long as every country can get benefits from Beijun, even if it is coveted, it will not easily destroy everything in Beijun. ”

Luo Qingluan said very slowly, this is just a temporary idea of hers, there are still many things that need to be formulated and improved, now she only says this idea, whether it is feasible or not, it is still necessary for Nangong Qing to convene the ministers to discuss it.

Nangong Qing thought for a moment and said: "But if this is the case, the Northern County will only be coveted by the Eastern Wan and Southern Wei Dynasty even more, such a prosperous Northern County, how could they not want it?" ”

Tilting his head slightly, Luo Qingluan looked at him: "Since Your Majesty has worked so hard to control the North County, why do you have to be strong in the North County?" If Beijun is turned into a completely neutral place, neither from Western Chu nor from Eastern Wan and Southern Wei, and the three parties form mutual checks and balances and mutual restraints, naturally no one will want to destroy Beijun. ”

"But ......"

Luo Qingluan interrupted Nangong Qing's words: "I know what Your Majesty means, Your Majesty is reluctant to conquer this territory by Nalan Ye, but the more reluctant you are, the more you will lose." If there is any more trouble, will Your Majesty prevent it every year, every day? The special geographical environment of Beijun has caused the current situation, which is not suitable for the territory that really belongs to Western Chu, but as long as Western Chu can get benefits, and it is a real benefit, the significance of Nalan Ye's victory in Beijun is enough. ”

"Sometimes, if you lose some, you will gain some, if not more......"

When Luo Qingluan finished saying this, Nangong Qing was silent.

If you lose some, you will definitely gain some, he understands the meaning of this sentence, but when it comes to reality, who would be willing to lose first? Even he, sitting on thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, is reluctant to give up if he gets Beijun and make it a neutral place.

Seeing Nangong Qing so entangled, Luo Qingluan didn't say much.

She knew that her suggestion was too far ahead of her time and beyond the comprehension of the rulers of this era. But she still said it, just because she had a little hope, Nangong Qing was not just an emperor to her and Nalan Ye, but also their friend.

As a friend, she made some suggestions for her reference and sincerely hoped to help him solve the problem.

She only needs to explain the situation clearly, as for what the final choice is, it still depends on Nangong Qing herself.

"As the existing owner of the North County, although Xi Chu wants to give up the control of the North County, this does not seem to be cost-effective. But Your Majesty should think about whether it is better to get the North County and cause a lot of trouble, or whether it is more cost-effective to nominally turn the North County into a neutral force and then enjoy the convenience and wealth brought by the North County. ”

To put it bluntly, this is the question of letting Nangong Qing choose face or lining.

Owning the North County is indeed a glorious scenery, but it is necessary to send a large number of troops to control it to prevent any more man-made rebellions like Guan Hou. And not only that, but also to put Dongwan and Southern Wei's coveting of Beijun, day and night defense, how hard.

At first, Xichu only served as the administrator of Beijun, formulating relevant laws and regulations for Beijun trade, and dispatching personnel to manage and defend it. Because Beijun was originally the territory of Western Chu, Dongwan and Southern Wei naturally had no opinions, but felt that their own merchants could also get benefits, and they took advantage of it.

But the North County does not set up officials, but uses ...... For example, the organization of trade guilds is managed in a unified manner. With actual benefits, attract merchants from Dongwan and Southern Wei to join them, exchange what they have, and the benefits such as taxes that Western Chu really gets, this is the actual benefit.

During the conversation, Luo Qingluan said a lot of ideas, some of which she thought of in a flash of inspiration, and some of which were from the experience of her previous life, which she borrowed by the way, including some points to pay attention to and so on. Nangong Qing heard it like a fantasy, but his eyes gradually cleared, and he nodded again and again.

"And the person I said who was sent to Beijun to serve as the president of the Commerce and Trade Guild is the second prince, Nangong Yu."

Finally talking about the most important candidate, Luo Qingluan smiled slightly: "If this candidate is the second prince, I think Your Majesty should also agree, right?" The second prince is the best at business, if he is to manage, when the independent business model of Beijun is perfected, whether it is the specialties of the Southern Wei Dynasty, or the goods of Dongwan, as well as the things of our Western Chu, they can all be transferred through the Beijun. ”

"As long as the safety and order of the North County can be guaranteed, and the rules and systems can be firmly controlled, then the huge taxes generated by the North County and the related derivative industries can not only feed the people of the North County, but also have a surplus to fill the treasury."

Luo Qingluan said his initial thoughts one by one, and this statement did not stop for more than two hours, until it was dark, Luo Qingluan's mouth was dry, Nangong Qing listened more and more excitedly, his eyes lit up, and the three of them were already empty, so they reluctantly let Luo Qingluan and Nalan out of the palace at night.

Nangong Qing took advantage of the excitement, hurriedly had some food, and urgently summoned the second prince Nangong Yu into the palace, talked with candles and discussed all night.

The future of Western Chu, because of Beijun, has had a far-reaching impact under Luo Qingluan's words......

For Luo Qingluan, this is just a little idea of hers, a little suggestion to solve the problem of Nangong Qing and Nalan Ye. And what she was more at ease was actually the people who returned home with Nalan Ye today-a few of Nalan Ye's classmates.

Back at the palace, Luo Qingluan was about to ask Nalan Ye well, but before he could speak, the door was pushed open from the outside.

A slender voice and shadow rushed in like a whirlwind, bringing out a burst of fragrant wind, and the pleasant voice was full of excitement: "Senior brother, you are finally back, I have been waiting for you for a long time, I have something to ask you!" ”