The road of reform has always been very bumpy, and it is impossible to be smooth sailing, Jiang Li obviously thinks a little simply, it is nothing more than a matter of moving his mouth, he does not know that there are still some things in the world that can not be explained by mouth.

Pan Sen frowned on the main hall, his expression was a little serious, and Green was also frowning under the main hall.

Jiang Li told Pan Sen all the benefits of commerce one by one, but judging from his expression, Pan Sen was not very happy, and Jiang Li was also puzzled, in his opinion, commerce was beneficial and harmless, why did the two people in this palace fall into contemplation.

The atmosphere was very quiet, and Jiang Li was also waiting quietly.

"Jiang Li, the old man doesn't agree with your proposal. ”

Green took the lead and looked a little resolute.

"I wish to hear the national teacher's high opinion. ”

Jiang Li then asked respectfully.

"Do you know why my Xia Zhiguo is reluctant to open up trade routes and trade with foreign countries?"

Jiang Li shook his head, he really didn't know the national conditions of Xia Zhiguo, but he knew the disadvantages of closing the country.

"First, since the beginning of our country's submission to the empire, it will not have diplomatic relations with other countries, which is expressly prohibited in the imperial treaty, and secondly, it is not appropriate to open the road of trade, as we all know, merchants are profit-seeking and forgetful, who knows if these merchants will make treason in the name of trade, third, the population base of the open trade must skyrocket, the land area of my Xia country is not very wide, if the foreign population gathers in, it is difficult to control the mixing of dragons and snakes, if it is mixed in some enemy countries and spies is not a good thing for my Xia country, for example, the west market in the west of the city, which was originally a rich place in my Anzhou city, and the merchants gathered after becoming a three-regardless areaBesides, you said that you want to sell magic potions as commodities, but Jiang Li, have you ever thought about what kind of commodities magic potions are? Have you ever thought about it?"

Panson nodded repeatedly, and it seemed that he agreed with Greene's words.

Jiang Li listened to Green's words and chuckled in his heart.

What Green said is indeed right, magic potions are used to supplement magic, and magic is an indispensable weapon in war, so what Jiang Li sells is arms, which is a change of direction that harms the country of Xia.

But it is not a good thing to close the country, the main thing is that the country of Xia is an agricultural country, most of the people are farmers, the small peasant economy has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, everyone aims at the ideal life of self-sufficiency of men and women, although the people can survive, but the country is in a state of slow development.

Seeing that Jiang Li didn't speak, Green said again: "I'm glad that you are willing to participate in the teaching of the research institute, but you really shouldn't interfere in state affairs, not to mention whether you have rights or not, you are just an outsider, and you don't know much about my Xia Zhiguo." ”

Jiang Li was stunned again, he was obviously thinking about them, but the funny thing was that they didn't regard Jiang Li as their own person at all.

In just a few words, he rejected the matter of opening the port, without the slightest discussion, Pan Sen did not say a word in the whole process, and there was no need to speak.

Jiang Li was a little disappointed, the thing he promised Jin Yue was not done, and he also had a new understanding of the current national conditions of Xia Zhiguo, the feudal monarchy system and the idea of closing the country, under this trend, it is understandable to be a vassal country, at that time Jiang Li was still naïve to think that he could do something with his strength, and now it seems that no one will agree with his idea now.

It's just that this kind of self-sufficient small-scale peasant economy is really entrenched, and it will be difficult to eradicate it, and if Xia Zhiguo doesn't change, it will be annexed sooner or later, which is the last thing Jiang Li wants to see.

After Jiang Li told Jin Yue about the failure, she was not too surprised, it can be said that it was a little bland, it seemed that she had already foreseen Jiang Li's failure.

To be honest, Jiang Li was very frustrated, he couldn't understand why he had to work so hard, this matter was to protect Pan Yang, if Pan Sen became the queen a hundred years later, what could she do as a weak woman who was optimistic, the country would definitely be eaten away by foreign countries, just like the corrupt and cowardly Qing Dynasty, which boasted of being a big country, and Xia Zhiguo also thought that under the protection of the empire, he could live and work in peace and contentment.

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These days, Jiang Li's teaching class is always a little absent-minded, he really has no countermeasures, and his heart is very irritable, and the practical class has gradually become a self-study class.

Jessica naturally saw it in her eyes, and she didn't know about Jiang Li's desire to reform, so she also wondered when she saw Jiang Li worrying for no reason.

"Jiang Li, what's wrong with you?"

Jessica gently patted Jiang Li on the shoulder, pulling him back from his thoughts.

"I'm thinking about things. Jiang Li just said lightly, his eyes full of gloom.

"It's certainly not a good thing to see your sad face. Jessica cautiously joked, but Jiang Li didn't care and didn't pay attention.

Jessica was a little scared when she saw Jiang Li like this, and Jiang Li, who was not smiling, was the first time she saw it, and it was terrifying to be quiet.

"Is something wrong?" Jessica asked softly.

Seeing Jessica's nervous appearance, Jiang Li realized that something was wrong with him, and said with a smile on his face: "It's okay, I just encountered some problems." ”

Seeing Jiang Li's reluctant smile and his reluctance to reveal his distress, Jessica didn't dare to ask more, just smiled and stroked Jiang Li's back, as if to cheer Jiang Li up.

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Jiang Li was worried every day, and the people around him began to realize that everyone didn't know what was going on in the mind of this absent-minded mentor.

Hull practiced the fireball technique hard in front of Jiang Li, as if he deliberately wanted Jiang Li to see it, but Jiang Li still stared at the sky blankly, and didn't see Hull's hard training.

Seeing that Jiang Li was indifferent, Hull was a little depressed and a little angry, only to see him stop the training in his hand and sit next to Jiang Li.

"Oh, Mentor, I'll take a break. Hull sat down and said.

Jiang Li didn't move, but replied lightly "Oh".

Hull was a little surprised, usually Jiang Li is not so easy to speak, and the training is quite strict, but looking at his childish cheeks, Hull also found that everyone is the same age, and they can understand Jiang Li a little.

"Is the mentor out of love?" said Hull coldly.

These words still had some effect, and brought Jiang Li back to reality.

"Not really. ”

People of this age are nothing more than things that are troubled by love, and seeing that Jiang Li does not look like a poor family who is worried about food and clothing, Hull naturally thought of that aspect.

"Then why is the Mentor so distressed every day, and what is there to worry about?" asked Hull tried.

Jiang Li had a look in his eyes.

Hull continued, "What can I tell you, Mentor, that I might be able to help you?"

Some things really only have a tacit understanding between men, men will only be reckless to women, and they will talk to their brothers when they are suffering.

Jiang Li had the urge to tell Hull about his troubles, but suddenly something suddenly came to mind.

"Hull, you're from the Empire?"

Hull nodded.

Jiang Li became interested now, if there was a comparison, he would be able to know where the gap was now.

"Can you tell me about the Empire?"

Hull was only a little surprised, but nodded in agreement.

The empire has expanded its territory year after year, and the people of the empire are full of pride, the country advocates martial arts, and the king of the empire gives the army too much power, which also makes the people of the empire have the impulse to make contributions to the empire, unlike the country of Xia, the men of the empire are 15 years old, and must serve in the military, which makes the empire also have a strong military force, in the country where force and power are equal, the most important thing is to be strong and want to have a future talent, whether it is a great magician, or a general with strong martial arts, the best way to gain power is to establish military merit。

The huge ambition is very different from the complacent mentality of the Xia no Country, and it is no wonder that the Xia No State is subservient to the Empire.

After listening to Hull's introduction to the empire, Jiang Li also had more scruples in his heart, although the empire is now sheltering the country of Xia, but when the empire truly conquers all the countries on the mainland, will the empire still protect the country of Xia? Will it let the Pan clan control the country of Xia? This beast that guarantees not to bite people, Jiang Li has really never seen it.

Although Hull didn't know what the use of Jiang Li asking about the affairs of the empire was, he had no doubt about Jiang Li's strength, and with the psychology of the imperial people respecting martial arts, Hull absolutely admired Jiang Li.

One is an agricultural feudal country, the other is a militarist country full of violence, which is strong and weak, the meat that can be eaten in one bite, the empire will naturally not take it seriously, and what is even more terrifying is that the lamb to be slaughtered in the country of Xia does not know what is in dire straits.

Pan Yang's gentle and lovely face kept flashing in Jiang Li's mind, how could a weak woman resist the iron hooves of the empire.

One thing after another is impacting Jiang Li's heart, it is too difficult for him, national power is not the field he should set foot in, Jiang Li has lost the original impulse to make Xia Zhiguo rich and strong, he is really powerless.

Looking at Hull's slightly somewhat intentional demeanor, Jiang Li was a little lonely, the powerful country behind him can indeed make people straighten their backs.

"What is the reason why Hull thinks the empire is stronger than the land of Xia?"

Jiang Li's question made Hull a little puzzled, few people compared the country of Xia with the empire, there was no comparison at all.

"What do you mean by that?"

"In other words, why do you think the country of Xia is weak? ”

Jiang Li changed his words, and Hull had a strange look in his eyes, and then said in a serious and calm tone: "Student, I think Xia Zhiguo is not enterprising, just a suitable place for retirement. ”

Jiang Li became interested, and raised his hand to indicate Hull continued.

With Jiang Li's approval, Hull's courage also became a little bigger.

"Although I don't know what the meaning of the mentor is to be a mentor, I think that if the mentor goes to the empire, the future will definitely be more than a hundred times better than in the country of Xia, whether it is power or ......beauty."

Before Hull could finish speaking, Jiang Li interrupted Hull's next words with a smile.

"I'm not interested in power, I just want to know what you think of the country of Natsu. ”

Hel nodded and continued: "The people of the Summer Country are content with the status quo, if they don't have the protection of the Empire, they will definitely not survive in the troubled times, and sooner or later they will die in the country. ”

Jiang Li agreed with this seemingly rebellious sentence, but after it came out of Hull's mouth, Jiang Li had a deeper understanding.

In the face of strong force, if it is Jiang Li, he will also choose to surrender, Pan Sen is undoubtedly a benevolent king, in order to protect his subjects from the ravages of war, he chooses to surrender, and this is just a delaying tactic, the terrible thing is that they have been enslaved, there is no sign of resistance, there is no doubt that they will be annexed in the future, the people do not care about who is in charge of the country, they care about being able to eat, not to be disturbed by war, and it is enough to live a peaceful life, but the royal family is different, as a leader, it must be useless after being annexed, and what awaits them will only be exile or extermination。

This terrible reality was fiercely placed in front of Jiang Li, but it was not him who made the choice.

Jiang Li then said, "Then why did you still come to the Land of Summer. ”

There was some melancholy in Hull's eyes, and he said: "Although the country of Xia is weak, it is also an ideal township, doesn't the mentor think?"

Jiang Li listened to Hull's words, looked at the continuous green mountains and the refreshing blue sky in the distance, and it seemed that he was not the only one Jiang Li.

The two looked at each other and smiled.