The beginning is the emperor

Chapter 318
Lu Zhonglian is in charge of Dianke, that is, in charge of foreign affairs. At present, Lu Zhonglian is on the expedition with the army, and he is still in Mo County, so the replacement is naturally the original Chen Xu.

"Play."

"Your Majesty, there is a small country called Liuwa Kingdom. They sent envoys to ask for an audience. They want to defect to our new country and hope that our new country will provide protection. Will your Majesty see you or not?"

Ren Tian opened the map and searched for the Liuwa country, but found that this small country happened to be stuck at the junction of the Xin country and the Lie country.

"Why do you seek help from my new country?"

"It is said that they have been bullied by the strong country and need to make confessions to the strong country frequently. The treasury has already experienced a financial crisis and cannot make ends meet. Therefore, the Liuwa country wants to get rid of the control of the strong country and invest in our new country."

The Lie Kingdom has Shang Yang, and one of Shang Yang’s skills is Emphasis on Agriculture and Restraining Business. In other words, the Lie Kingdom cannot develop commerce at all in the country. With another skill, Domineering Diplomacy, the Lie Kingdom basically asks the surrounding small countries for money, and does not give it to them. ?The cavalry from the Lie Kingdom have all appeared below the city, will you give it?

Domineering Diplomacy: Can force all surrounding neutral countries to pay tribute. The value of the items obtained from the tribute depends on the national strength of the neutral country. At least 50 gold will be obtained for each tribute.

This is Shang Yang's skill, so the small countries near the Lie Kingdom are really miserable. When they are squeezed out and have little value, they are mercilessly annexed by the Lie Kingdom.

In the final analysis, these small countries are just tool people to the powerful countries.

Ren Tian looked at the map and saw that the Liuwa country was still a little far away from the border of the new country.

"Xinguo's current military strength is insufficient and there is nothing they can do. If they want, all the people can migrate into our country. As for providing protection, they can't do it. Just reply him like this."

"Yes."

Chen Xu retreated.

Then Xie Dang came out: "Your Majesty, there is news from Ximen Bao and Shen Zhuliang that they hope to obtain funding from the imperial court. One is for the construction of infrastructure in various cities in the region, the other is for the funds needed for shipbuilding, and the other is Shen Zhuliang's hope that the Build beacon towers along the coast."

Along the river bank, although the water transportation is convenient, it is also easy to be attacked. There is an early warning from the riverside beacon tower, which can ensure the safety along the waterfront of Hejian County.

Ren Tian asked, "How much do you need?"

Xie Dang hesitated: "Hejian County needs one thousand gold, and Ximen Leopard needs five hundred gold."

"One thousand gold?"

Ren Tian snorted: "One thousand gold? Is Shen Aiqing taking money as my court? Even if it is picking up money, it's not so easy, right? What's the history of Zhisu?"

Song Zhun went out: "The minister is here."

"What was the financial situation of Xinguo last month?"

"Your Majesty, last month, Xinguo's financial revenue and expenditure totaled 412 gold, and expenditure 151 gold, with a total surplus of 260 gold."

"Did you hear that? In one month, Xinguo's funds are only 260 gold more. How dare Shen Aiqing ask me for a thousand gold?"

Ren Tian had a sullen face, rather displeased.

Xie Dang hesitated for a moment: "Your Majesty, there are still about 1000 gold in the treasury of Xinguo."

"More than 1000 gold was given to Hejian County, what about the rest of the place? Besides, I asked Shen Aiqing to serve as the governor of Hejian County. I didn't ask him to ask me for money. I asked him for money. If there is no money, I think about it." The solution is to turn to the imperial court for everything, why is he still serving as the prefect of Hejian?"

Xie Dang lowered his head: "Yes."

Ren Tian looked at Xie Dang again: "How much silver does the Beacon Tower need?"

"Hejian County has a long coastline and a large number of beacon towers. It also costs two hundred gold."

"Xie Aiqing, do you think this beacon tower is necessary?"

Xie Dang clasped his fists: "Your Majesty, prepare for a rainy day. I think it is necessary. There are too many unexpected events in the mainland today, such as Pingyuan County. Your Majesty did not expect that Lieguo and Wanguo would appear halfway. What if it is to the west? This Hejian Our Xinguo only occupies half of the county, and the other half is across the river. At present, the Xinguo Navy has not yet been established, and it does not have much combat effectiveness. If the enemy navy attacks, our Xinguo's cities along the river will be in danger."

"Okay, okay, just allocate two hundred gold, and let him figure out the rest. If there is no way, I have to figure out a way for me. The army also gave it to him. If there is no way, Hejian County Keep this position, he should not sit down."

"Your Majesty, where is Simon Leopard?"

"Also let him figure out his own way, don't just stare at the court all day long, increase income and reduce expenditure, it is more important to increase income."

Ren Tian is also convinced, why the local finance keeps asking the court for money.

Of course, Hejian County and Linchuandong County are newly conquered. There is not much taxation at all, the prosperity is not high, and they don’t receive much money. After looting, people's hearts are still low, and they rebel from time to time. At this time, they need to be suppressed by troops.

Therefore, Hejian County and Linchuandong County need to be governed for a certain period of time to increase their prosperity before they can generate taxes.

Xie Dang felt helpless, and he also understood that His Majesty attached great importance to the treasury. At present, there are only so many treasury funds, so he can only live in a hurry.

Ren Tian also said: "Xie Aiqing, the war is so tight now, it's not that I don't want to give up money, it's that money needs to be spent wisely, now that the battle in the north is stalemate, the consumption of food and supplies all require money, besides, General Tian and Bai The two generals are also sending news to me that there are not enough soldiers and training is needed, Hejian County and Linchuandong County, please take it easy."

"Yes."

Xie Dang retreated back, Lin Xiangru came out, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I have heard that after a month of extra wars, our country really needs some time to recuperate, why don't we first seek peace with the powerful countries and other countries?"

Like the Lie Kingdom, the Xinguo conquered Hejian County and Linchuandong County one after another. It also needs time to digest and improve the popularity and prosperity of the city. At the same time, there must be many untapped resources in the two counties, and even these counties There will still be talents in the field in the county, so digest and develop first, and then make plans after stabilizing.

"Lin Aiqing, Lie Guo on the other side also thinks the same as you. Don't worry, signing the current armistice agreement means not signing it. Let's talk about the stalemate in the north."

Now there is no way to stalemate. In fact, in the plains, you can also build a city wall. It is not a city wall, but a city wall similar to the Great Wall. The plain has an open terrain. Building this kind of city wall is conducive to resisting cavalry attacks.

It's just that the cost is too high.

In addition, once the city wall is built, if the territory expands, the city wall will basically be useless, so basically it will not choose to build the city wall.

Qu Man, the official censor, stood up at this time: "Your Majesty, I also have a performance."

(End of this chapter)