395. Economic oppression
After feeling the gaze of these officials, the corners of Qin Feng's mouth couldn't help but smile slightly.
For the thoughts in the hearts of these people, in fact, Qin Feng can naturally understand.
It's just that Qin Feng is indeed very sure that he will be able to solve this problem.
"In fact, although the techniques we are using now are beyond these two empires, they will still learn them one day."
"What's more, we have a lot of factories that have become very large now, and the total population of our Flame Empire is relatively limited."
"Although there are many products that are still selling well, there are also some products that have seen a decline in sales."
"If we don't open up new markets, how can we make money when our product sales have completely stopped?"
"So taking this opportunity to sell our products to the other two empires can also make us more money, which is also a good thing for us."
After hearing Qin Feng's words, the other officials thought for a moment and felt that it was also very reasonable.
It is precisely because of this that I immediately chose to agree.
Next, after Qin Feng gave the order, it was naturally a happy thing for the people of the entire Flame Empire.
In this way, the money they have earned before can be recouped in a shorter period of time.
And they also know that the markets of the other two empires are also very strong, so in this case, the benefits brought to them will naturally become more.
It is precisely because of this that the entire Flame Empire, now everyone is starting to desperately produce all kinds of things.
Eventually, these supplies began to be sent to the other two empires for sale.
As for the sale of these materials, the people of the other two empires did not particularly care.
After all, whether it was the sale of the materials looted by their country or the people of the Flame Empire to sell them, it would have no impact on them.
Anyway, as long as you can buy something, you will naturally be able to satisfy them.
Now the cost of facing robbery is getting higher and higher, leading to the fact that the cost of what they sell in their own country is getting higher and higher.
In addition, although the Flame Empire began to sell and was escorted by the army, these escorts did not get a penny from the hands of the people.
In this case, there are many merchants whose prices are cheaper.
As a result, more and more people began to buy the supplies sold by the Flame Empire.
In the beginning, the kings of the two empires did not particularly care.
After all, robbery is a business without roots.
But as the cost of their robbery is getting higher and higher, and there is no solution to the problem, and now the things they have snatched back are slowly unable to sell, it finally makes them feel that the expression on their faces is a little ugly.
If this situation is always in this situation, then it will cause a large amount of money to go into the Flame Empire.
Even now they can come and use enough money to buy enough food from the Flame Empire, but if this situation continues for a while, I'm afraid they won't have the money to sell food.
By that time, they will be at a disadvantage in every way when they face the Flame Empire.
Such a situation is naturally not desirable for the kings of the two empires.
It was precisely because of this that after thinking for a while, the king of the Ice Empire not only called all the officials over, but also invited the king and officials of the Hurricane Empire.
Now the Hurricane Empire has no way to face the Flame Empire, and it is precisely because of this that it naturally accepts the invitation.
When the Ice Empire saw it again, after they gathered, they couldn't help but sigh again.
"Now that you've seen this, we can still snatch something from the Flame Empire in exchange for some money."
"In this way, even if we need to buy a lot of food from the Flame Empire, our own losses are not particularly large."
"But the current situation is very different from before, our money is still being spent, but the income is indeed getting less and less."
"And the money in the hands of ordinary people will also flow into the Flame Empire."
"In the long run, our situation will become more dangerous, so let's discuss how to solve this problem now."
After hearing these words, the expressions on the faces of all the officials of the two empires became extremely ugly at this time.
Of course, they also knew very well in their hearts that what the king of the Ice Empire said was still very reasonable.
It's just that it's not that easy to solve this problem.
If there is no way to solve this problem, then there will be a lot of trouble for them in the future, and it will also lead to the destruction of their country.
After thinking for a moment, one of the officials of the Ice Empire stepped out.
"Your Majesty, if all this money in the hands of ordinary people goes into the hands of the Flame Empire, it is better to get this money into our treasury through tax collection."
"In this way, when we have no money in the treasury to buy food, we can use this money to buy food."
"And if they all use that money to buy those useless things in the hands of the Flame Empire, there is no way to buy food in the future."
After hearing this, many officials were also slightly stunned, and the kings of the two empires were also a little hesitant.
In their hearts, they know very well that collecting taxes will lead to discouragement of the people, not to mention that in recent years, many people have not lived a particularly good life.
In this case, even if you want to collect taxes, you naturally need to be more careful.
But the situation they are facing now is indeed very tricky.
After all, the overall strength of the Flame Empire was very strong, and they were already afraid of angering the Flame Empire, and now they didn't dare to refuse the Flame Empire's products to be sold here.
So after thinking for a moment, the king of the Ice Empire immediately nodded.
"Judging from the current situation, this is also a good way for us."
"In that case, let's go ahead and do it."
After the king of the Ice Empire gave the order, the officials under him naturally agreed immediately.
Then, naturally, he sent someone to carry out this order at the first time.
And the kings and officials of the Hurricane Empire saw that they had found a solution to the problem, and now they naturally did not continue to stay in this place.
After all, they had been at war with the Ice Empire before.
If they continue to stay in this place now, if the Ice Empire prepares to attack them, it will be dangerous for them at that time.
When he returned to the Hurricane Empire, an official immediately walked over.
"Your Majesty, now do we want someone to deliver the news immediately."
"If you want to pay taxes, it is better to do it sooner rather than later, otherwise the money in the hands of the people will be spent faster."
After hearing this, the king of the Hurricane Empire thought for a moment, but shook his head.
"There's no rush yet, let's observe for a while."
After hearing the king's words, the officials of the Hurricane Empire also showed a trace of doubt in their eyes.
Seeing these people under him, there was some doubt in his eyes, so that the king couldn't help but be cold, snorted, and then spoke.
"This idea was put forward by an official of the Ice Empire, and this time it was also invited by the people of the Ice Empire to discuss it."
"This may be a conspiracy set up by the Ice Empire, and we don't know what kind of effect it will have if we use such a method."
"If the effect is not good, if we use such a method, won't we fall for their plan, and I am afraid that the loss will become very large for us."
"So let's see if they're going to do that."
"If the Ice Empire does this, then let's see the results of their actions."
"Once we're sure we're okay with that, we'll use this method again."
After hearing this, there were many people, and then they understood that the king of the empire felt extremely admired for his own king in his heart.
It is precisely because of this that they naturally did not hesitate at all, and all of them nodded immediately and agreed.
However, it is true that the king of the Ice Empire did not consider the adverse effects of doing so.
In his opinion, adopting such an approach now will also be beneficial to the current situation.
It is precisely because of this that in the Ice Empire, a large-scale increase in tax revenue has now begun.
For many officials, in the face of such a situation, although some people feel that something is wrong, they will never open their mouths to oppose it.
After all, according to the policy of the present era, most of the money collected when taxes are collected is still collected from the hands of the people.
And for them, these officials already belong to the high-ranking aristocratic class.
Even if they have to pay more taxes, it is not worth mentioning the taxes paid by the people.
What's more, they were much richer than these ordinary people, so in this case, the impact on them naturally became smaller.
But in this situation, it does make many people's lives more and more difficult, and at the same time make them feel a little angry in their hearts.
You must know that they have not had a particularly good life in the past few years, and the money in their hands is not particularly large.
And because of the continuous drought caused by the continuous decline in grain production, it naturally leads to their relative lack of food.
Faced with this situation, he had to spend a lot of money to buy a part of the grain purchased by the imperial court in the Flame Empire.
And the price of these grains purchased by the imperial court was a little higher when they were sold than when they were purchased in the Flame Empire.
In this case, it is also a very big burden for many people.
At this time, all sorts of novelties appeared on the market, which piqued their interest.
Although reason told them that they must spend less money, but after seeing those good things, they couldn't bear it, and it was precisely because of this that they consumed a lot of money that was not particularly much in their hands.
And now the imperial court has begun to increase taxes again, and it is simply ready to squeeze out the only money in their hands.
So naturally, there are many people who are extremely angry and gathered together, and their hearts are also full of anger.
"Now the imperial court simply won't let us live."
"The Flame Empire is starting to make its people richer and better."
"But not only do we need to buy food from the Flame Empire, but we also need to increase taxes, and our burden is too heavy."
"If we continue like this, I'm afraid our life will be even worse in the future."
Although some people said such words, the rest of the people naturally nodded their heads in agreement.
It's just that for ordinary people like them, it is still very difficult to change their situation.
And at this time, all of a sudden, there was a people's eyes lit up.
"Since we can't live here anymore, why don't we go directly to the Flame Empire."
"If the Flame Empire can accept us, then we will be able to live the same life as them when the time comes."
"Maybe after a few years of struggle, we can become very rich."
After having such an idea, it quickly spread among ordinary people, and after thinking about it for a while, most people still felt that this approach was very reasonable.
So they walked towards the border of the Flame Empire and the Ice Empire.
At the beginning, the generals of the defending army were nervous and excited.
Thinking that the Flame Empire was preparing to start a war again, then in this case, he would be able to show his skills.
But then he found out that it wasn't like this, and then he felt some regret in his heart.
But he didn't dare to make his own decisions about this matter, and then immediately told the court about it.
When Qin Feng learned the news, he suddenly felt extremely excited in his heart.
I didn't think that it was unprofitable for me to just want those two empires to continue to rob the caravans, but instead caused a wave of immigration.
It was precisely because of this that Qin Feng did not hesitate at all, and immediately agreed.
"Now let all these people enter our Flame Empire and distribute the land to them."
"Make sure they all have it all arranged."