Qing Ji wore a crown robe with dark red stripes, wore a flat crown of nine heavens, held the Longyuan sword in one hand, and sat high on the throne of His Majesty.

Be serious.

Qingji looked around for a week, looked at the ministers sitting under His Majesty's platform, and said loudly: "Second and third sons, recently, many Aiqing have played to the widows, please ban Jing State and set up counties in Jing to be included in the direct rule of my Wu State. ”

"After some careful consideration, the widow thought—yes!"

"After the cancellation of Jingguo, Jingdi was divided into three counties, namely Nan County, Nanyang County, and Yuzhang County."

As soon as the words fell, the two attendants carried a screen and placed it on the side of the platform.

On the top of the screen, there is a sheepskin map, on which are drawn all the counties of Wu now, which are clearly visible.

Originally, there were ten counties in the state of Wu, namely: Wu County, Huiji County, Jiujiang County, Surabaya County, Minzhong County, Lujiang County, Cangwu County, Nanhai County, Xiang County and Guilin County.

Now, with the addition of Nanjun, Nanyang County, and Yuzhang County, there are thirteen counties in Wu State.

What is the population?

The original ten counties of Wu have a population of more than four million, and with the newly incorporated three counties of Jingdi, the population of Wu must exceed six million!

What is this concept?

Anyway, it has already surpassed the Jin Kingdom.

The current state of Wu is a well-deserved country with the largest population and territory!

The powerful overlord of Chu back then was far inferior to the current state of Wu.

The only one who can compete with Wu Guo is Jin Guo.

"The king is wise!"

The ministers all followed the mountain and shouted the tsunami.

Regarding Qingji's decision to ban Jing and set up counties in Jingdi, the ministers and doctors of Wu definitely raised their hands in favor.

Because, from the very beginning, Qingji's idea of setting up the Jing State was just a transition, so that the local Chu people could more easily accept being ruled by the Wu State.

Therefore, the cancellation of the Jing Congress has long been a well-known thing.

Anyone with insight can guess.

"Dazai."

"The minister is here!"

Dazai Jiran, who was named by name, immediately stood up.

"You are responsible for selecting the officials of Nanjun, Nanyang County, and Yuzhang County, and the candidates for the official positions in these three counties can be selected from the Jixia School Palace, or after the assessment, select talents from the local area."

Qingji said slowly: "We must make the best use of our talents and get their place." ”

"No!"

Ji Ran immediately agreed.

His responsibility as Dazai should have been.

For the selection of officials in Nanjun, Nanyang County, and Yuzhang County, Qingji will not be too arrogant, and he must be selected from the Jixia School Palace.

Because the Chu people have a deep affection for the family and country of the Chu State, if Qingji is one-size-fits-all and does not give them a little cheap, how can it be justified?

Of course, some key official positions.

For example, when it comes to county guards and county lieutenants, it is probably impossible for Qingji to choose local talents, that is, the original secretary and doctor of Jing State, to serve.

With Sun Wu in Jingdi, Qingji is not afraid of making too big a moth.

"Kong Qiu, can Uncle Qin agree to my Wu State caravan going to the Western Regions to trade?"

Hearing this, Kong Qiu, who was the great order, immediately got up, bowed to Qingji and said, "Returning to the king, Uncle Qin has promised to make the caravan of my Wu State in Qin land unimpeded, and the customs duties can be paid according to the usual practice." ”

"Moreover, Uncle Qin has the intention to send troops to conquer Xirong, and is willing to escort the caravan of my Wu State to the Western Regions."

"Very good."

Qingji bowed his head slightly and agreed.

The "Xirong" in Kongqiu's mouth should be the Yiqu State and the Wushi State to the west of the Qin State.

Since the Qin State was officially ranked as a prince, for more than 100 years, it has been expanding to the west and annexing many Xirong.

There are Qin Mugong who destroyed the country twelve and dominated the west.

There is no way, there is the behemoth of the Jin State in the east, and the Qin State cannot go east.

The Yiqu State and the Wushi State are two relatively powerful Rong countries.

It is said to be a country, but in fact it is just a tribal alliance.

Not to mention the Wushi Kingdom, the Yiqu Kingdom was not destroyed by the Qin people until the middle of the Warring States Period, when King Qin Zhaoxiang was king.

The territory of the Yiqu Kingdom and the Wushi Kingdom was roughly in the area of Gansu and Qinghai in later generations, and it was the only way to the Western Regions.

The Qin people didn't know whether they wanted to curry favor with Wu or if they wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to open up the trade routes from the Central Plains to the Western Regions and make a profit from it.

However, no matter what, Qingji is happy to see it happen.

There is no doubt that Qin was a poor country.

Even if it can open up the Silk Road and earn a large amount of tariffs, as long as the system remains unchanged, the Qin State can only be a military power, and cannot develop in all aspects like the Wu State.

"Wenzhong, this caravan and all the goods are ready?"

Qingji set his sights on Prime Minister Zuo again.

Wen Chong replied: "Your Majesty, the caravan has been fully prepared, and the scholars, merchants, and guards are all in place. ”

"The list of all commodities has been listed, please take a look at it!"

As soon as the words fell, the text presented a bamboo slip, and asked the CRRC Fu Lingjiao, who was standing on the edge of the platform, to forward it to Qingji for reading.

After Qingji took the bamboo slip, he opened it and couldn't help frowning.

As the saying goes, scarcity is expensive.

This time, Wu's foreign trade, aimed at the trade of Westerners, the bulk commodities were mainly silk, ceramics, tea, and paper, and some scattered goods.

There is no shortage of this paper in Wu Guo.

Guaranteed to sell at a high price in the West.

As for tea, because Qingji itself loves to drink tea, Wu Guo has been working up and down, and tea is planted everywhere.

Mo said that it was the native of Wu State, even if it was other vassal states, it was a popular way to drink tea.

In the home of the minister's doctor, if there is no tea to entertain guests, they are embarrassed to call themselves "dignitaries".

It's just that there are relatively few silk and porcelain.

Why is this trade route from the Central Plains to the West called the "Silk Road"?

Because, the most popular item is silk!

The most enthusiastic commodity of Western dignitaries and nobles is definitely silk of great value.

"Why is there so little silk and porcelain?"

"King, the craftsmanship of this porcelain of my Wu Kingdom is not mature......"

Wen Chong said with an embarrassed look: "Heaven and earth are generally like this. ”

"In the past, ceramics only appeared in the form of bowls, urns, and altars, and there were not many paintings, and the texture was rough."

"In order to trade with the West, the king ordered craftsmen to improve their skills in making ceramics, but it was difficult to make much progress. There are not many qualified commodities, so there are very few ceramics that can be used to trade in the West! ”

"As for silk, my Wu country is also vigorously raising silkworms, persuading farmers to teach mulberry, and the craftsmanship is not inferior to the northern countries, but the quality of the silk produced here is far inferior to the Shu brocade ......."

“……”

Normal.

Inch of gold.

At this time, Shu brocade has been famous all over the world, and there is no market.

Even Qingji himself, there are few clothes on his body, which are made of Shu brocade.