The weapon tycoon who traveled to Daqin

"This matter is reported again." The lieutenant colonel officer said.As for sending an expedition to search for the previous expedition, the officer thought it was unnecessary to do so. He believed that Qin State's current territory was already very large, and sending an expedition was redundant, and the higher-ups would not pay attention to it.

But when this matter was reported to the staff.The mapping staff in the staff department were dissatisfied.

"These local officers. They don't even know what the staff's plan is. Expedition. Do they think it's just such a simple thing as an expedition?" A major officer who drew a map said when he saw the results of the expedition.

"We have repeatedly urged them to search for the expedition team, but they shirk every time, saying that no one is there, and the situation has become more complicated." Another staff officer said.

"This matter has been reported to the top. Our army cannot complete such a task." The cartographic staff said.

"Our expedition team has been dispatched for almost a year." Yang Duanhe said.

"The final result turned out to be missing. And our officers actually thought that such a matter was not important at all, and did not report it for such a long time." Yang Duanhe criticized.

"The military expedition team hasn't found it yet?" Wang Jian asked.

"No." Yang Duan and Ye said.

"We not only understand the surrounding situation, but also make more plans for the future." Wang Jian said.

"We can't wait like this," Wang Jian said.

"If we send another expedition team, there may still be such a situation for the prime minister to solve." Wang Jian thought for a while and said.

Wang Jian thought that if the military forcefully ordered the expedition, the final result might still be the same.After all, the troops sent are not for profit, and what they can do may not be so good.

If it is of a commercial nature, expeditions become extremely important.Expeditions can often bring huge benefits.Because unknown areas often have unknown resources.Commercial expeditions are often able to complete such tasks if commercial interests require them.

In the prime minister's mansion.

"Wang Jian's suggestion is to let our commercial organizations complete the expedition, and let businessmen complete such expeditions," Shang Wen said.

"Is it feasible to do this?" Meng Yi asked.

"The cost of an expedition is very high. Perhaps it is because of the great reason that the military is unwilling to undertake such a mission." Meng Yi said.In Meng Yi's view, the cost of expeditions is extremely high. The military may be saving military expenses, and they don't care about expeditions at all. In their view, their purpose is to deal with the errands above.

"If you organize commercial expeditions, I think that this matter can be done in this way. What can be done by business is better than using military power. And commercial expeditions can solve problems from a commercial point of view. For the future Qin State The development is also beneficial. I think this is it." Shang Wen decided.

"Commercial adventure?" Meng Yi asked.

"Yes, just commercial exploration. There is no need for the military to do this. Many unknown areas should be discovered by commercial exploration." Shang Wen said.Shangwen is very clear that the role of explorers is very important, and many unknown areas are discovered by them.They are not afraid of risks.Acting boldly is being able to do very well.

"What we do is to encourage them to do it." Shang Wen continued.

And in Nanyang.South Korea is in the midst of non-stop exploration.

"There are so many islands here?" A sailor is reassuring in today's Indonesian islands.

"Yes. And when the weather is very hot, it should be snowing in Korea." An old sailor recalled.

"Yes, but it's not cold here at all. On the contrary, it's very hot." The sailor said looking at the surrounding situation.

"I don't know what's on these islands?" A sailor asked cautiously, because this place is located near the equator, and there is abundant rainfall all year round, so the vegetation here is so lush that you can't see anything on the island.

And in the captain's command room.

"The current situation is not good for us. There is too much precipitation here. Several of our crew members have fallen ill. They have diarrhea. They may have what the Qin people call dysentery or other diseases." The second officer said worriedly arrive.

"Yes, this situation happened among the sailors who came back to the island yesterday. Going like this is very bad for us. We must find a way, otherwise the whole ship will have problems." The first officer also said Speaking of.

"Damn disease." The captain said ♀ was an armed merchant ship, and his name was Dreadnought.Because it is a merchant ship, they need to constantly land on the island to find valuable things, so they can make a lot of money.

"What should I do? Captain." The second officer asked worriedly.

"Isolate them all, this is the Qin people's method ≈ We don't have medicine to deal with them." The captain said while looking at the other party.

"It's just that we have to think of a way. At least we can't let them go like this. If they get infected, it will be troublesome." The second officer suggested.

"It's because I'm afraid of contagion that's why I told you to keep an eye on them. No one should come in contact with them and send someone to take care of them. That's it." The captain ordered.This happens.There is nothing the captain can do.Sometimes it's a storm, sometimes it's a disease, and sometimes it's a pirate.The captain always has to make such decisions, and these decisions are the way for them to survive.

"Captain, shall we continue to head south?" the first mate asked at this time.

"We have only sailed for a short time, and if we find relatively few things, this trip will be in vain," the captain said.

"In that case, I'm worried." The first officer said hesitantly.The second officer looked at the first officer at this moment.He knew what the mate meant.

"What are you worried about?" asked the captain.

"Captain's neck. They're contagious, and if that's the case we're in trouble," said the mate.

"Our entire ship will get sick with them," said the first mate.

"There is no way to solve this problem." The captain said, looking at the second officer.

"Sir. My solution is." The first mate looked at the captain and said.

The captain looked at the other party and motioned for the other party to continue talking.

"My solution is, we can, can, keep, keep them." The first officer said hesitantly.For such a decision, it is also a very difficult decision for him, because if he throws his hand on an uninhabited island, if this happens, he will encounter unanimous resistance from the sailors.But don't.Their ship will be finished, they will get nothing, they are merchant ships.It is a merchant ship that has to bear any risk. If there is no profit and no goods to return, they will have no way to operate, and it will become meaningless for all people to go to sea.

Hearing such a suggestion, the captain fell silent.He knows very well what the result of doing this is.

"What do you think?" the captain asked the two men.

"Okay." The first mate knew at this moment that the captain might have partially accepted his suggestion.

"This is not acceptable. The captain is abandoning his brother." The second officer said with emotion.

"I know this, and I understand it too." The captain said in embarrassment.

"Are you crazy?" the second officer accused.

"Enough. If we don't do this, you, me, and everyone will die. We can't do anything. Just become a dead ship. This is not the result we want to see."The first officer grabbed the other party's collar and said fiercely.On the issue of survival, the chief mate ruthlessly sacrificed survival.Because in his opinion, it would be meaningless to persist like this. If they were kept, there might really be a glimmer of hope.At that time, they might really be able to survive.Or it is possible to take them back when they return. This is an option that benefits everyone.

1854 Commerce Tax

"You are abandoning your brother, don't you feel guilty?" the second officer asked. "Yes, but if this continues, we can't do anything. We are a merchant ship." The first officer said. "We don't leave them behind, but let them live on the island. We will give them more things. One day, after we come back, we can take them back. This is a very good way." The first mate went on explained. "I think it's good for everyone. We are a merchant ship. Sometimes, we can't stop our career because of emotional matters." The captain finally decided. "Okay. Let's prepare and put them on an island that is easy to find. That's it." The captain accepted the first mate's suggestion. He believed that such a suggestion would ensure the safety of their ship to a greater extent. ♀ is what they should do.Aboard the Intrepid. "Boss, do you really want to do this?" A sailor reluctantly watched those sick crew members being put on a small boat. "It has to be done. There is a way." The captain looked at the pale faces of the crew members, and all the people looked at all this blankly.The crew couldn't believe that their captain would make such a decision.To abandon one's own crew and speak to a ship is a big blow.In this situation.The morale of the crew will be hit hard. "It doesn't look right for us to do that today," the captain said. "However, if we do this, we are responsible for our ship. We can only go further if we continue like this." The captain said helplessly.In this way, a merchant ship put its crew on an unnamed island.To look after those necks.Some of the crew who stayed voluntarily also landed on the island.In order for them to survive, they gave each other more material assistance, food, fresh water, guns and ammunition, and various tools and so on.That's all they can do.On the road of sailing, such things happen all the time.The reason may not only be disease, but also betrayal, punishment, and various reasons, but there will always be some people who are abandoned on the island. Whether they can survive by themselves depends on themselves. It's just a small part of sailing.That's all.Xinzheng, South Korea. "Mr. Zhang's thoughts. We understand very well." Han Shu said to Zhang Er that ∨Er met King Han.Immediately put forward some ideas of his own, Zhang Er felt that the current state of Wei still lacked its own armed forces, so he wanted to use this opportunity to eliminate the provisional government of the state of Wei to set up its own army to protect its own security.However, the result was that after Zhang Er made this request.Han Shu was noncommittal to this request. "Mr. Zhang." Han Shu said. "Do you know. How much does it cost to set up an army?" Han Shu asked ∨ Ear swaying, expressing that she didn't know. "The size of South Korea's troops sent to Wei State is three reorganized regiments, three regiments, and the number ranges from [-] to [-]. Their weapons and equipment, as well as their usual material attacks, are not a small number. South Korea It cost more than [-] gold to build such an army," Han Shu said. "So much?" Zhang Er said in surprise after hearing it. "This is still not carefully calculated. What we don't know is, the current Wei government has just been established, where did these funds come from?" Han Shu said. "This." Zhang Er didn't know how to answer at this time.It is obviously impossible to resume agricultural production.Because a lot of land is barren, the season is not right, and even if it recovers, how much money can the current grain get? Zhang Er here denies his own ideas.Because in this way, there is no way to get [-] gold equipment funds. "This." Zhang Er didn't know what to do. "I don't know. King Han. How did you do this?" Zhang Er asked at this time. "Develop the economy. Develop one's own country's advantages." Han Shu said. "Develop the advantage of our country. But, what is the advantage of Wei?" Zhang Er asked. "This depends on how well Mr. Zhang understands it?" Han Shu said with a smile. "Oh." Zhang Er nodded and began to think about these questions. "Currently, how is the situation in Wei Guo?" Han Shu asked. "Thank you King Han for your help and assistance. The situation in our country of Wei is much better than it was at the beginning. Most people can eat enough, and the heating is also much better." Zhang Er said. "It's just that. The current situation in Wei State is like this." Zhang Er said. "En." Han Shu nodded. "It's just that Mr. Zhang should also pay attention." Han Shu said. "I also ask the king of Han to enlighten me." Zhang Er said respectfully. "Taxation." Han Shu said. "The existence of a government, if there is no financial revenue, it is difficult to maintain, and the meaning of the government's existence will be lost." Han Shu said. "So, Wei Guo should find a way to collect taxes." Han Shu said. "Taxation?" Zhang Er asked. "These situations. Let's ask Prime Minister Zhang." Han Shu said.Afterwards, Zhang Er and Zhang Liang started talking.There is so much to know about current administrative methods. "The government needs sufficient fiscal revenue to guarantee expenditures. These are some hints given by Qin." Zhang Liang said. "The government's financial expenditure can be used for education, medical care and health care. The construction of public facilities, such as the railway that South Korea built in Wei State, is an economic need." Zhang Er said. "Why?" Zhang Er asked. "Because this can increase the country's fiscal revenue." Zhang Liang said. "Let's put it this way. Before, all our countries focused on agricultural production. A lot of taxes came from agricultural production. But now, the country's fiscal revenue comes from commercial taxes and personal income taxes." Zhang Liang introduced. "Before, our taxation was very single. It was only for one industry, agriculture, and agricultural taxation was extremely unstable. It was affected by the weather and various influences. However, if we face commercial taxation, the situation will be better. Many, as long as the economy develops, especially the commercial development of agricultural accidents, it will be much more stable." Zhang Liang introduced. "The prime minister means to develop business?" Zhang Er asked. "Yes." Zhang Liang nodded and said. "The State of Wei is located in the center of the Central Plains. The location is relatively superior. If the State of Wei can use its transportation location for commercial trade, I think that the State of Wei will also have a very important development." Zhang Liang said. "But, at present, I am the country of Wei." Zhang Er said in embarrassment.Wei Guo has nothing, and it is indeed a place where Zhang Er is in trouble. If he wants to do business, he needs at least some capital.However, as far as the current situation is concerned.Wei Guo probably doesn't even have the capital. "I know that Mr. Zhang is worried that Wei State has no capital, but Wei State's assets × land is part of the assets. We Korea has actually used Wei State's assets to build a railway on Wei State's land. If Wei State can sell the ownership For South Korea, I think, it may get quite important funds from South Korea. With these funds, Wei State can do a lot of things, not only to develop business needs, but also to have its own armed forces. This is an advantage of Wei State At this time, Zhang Liang reminded his ears to hear this, and felt very uncomfortable. If this is the case, isn’t he betraying his own country?However, it is quite normal for countries to sell their land. "If necessary, the State of Wei can buy it back in the future, and the railway to be built can also be purchased with funds. After all, the ownership of the railway belongs to the State of Wei. In this way, I think that the state of Wei can use the land to achieve the goal of standing for the Wei State government. " Zhang Liang said. "En." Zhang Er finally understood the reason of the matter at this time.Koreans develop business, and all taxes come from business.Commerce requires trade flow.The development of railways is an important way for the circulation of trade.After the railway is completed, South Korea will be able to increase business taxes.Not only that, South Korea can also achieve the income it wants by operating railways.As for the State of Wei, they only obtained some funds by selling the land. However, think about it, the State of Wei can also obtain some benefits from business, such as increasing taxes, so that the government has financial revenue ∴ compared to agriculture. Such benefits are obvious. of.The commercial tax came very quickly, and it would soon solve Wei's plight. "In this case, we will accept it soon." Zhang Er nodded and agreed to Da∨Liang's words, which made Zhang Er see what he couldn't see before.The reform of the tax target／If it follows Zhang Er's own development forecast, Zhang Er is likely to develop agriculture, which will lead to a consequence.Wei's economy may develop extremely slowly.However, if business is developed, the provision of commercial tax will enable the rapid rise of Wei State. Compared with the government formed by King Wei, it will have a great advantage, because the more trade, the more commercial tax.It is obvious that business can bring great prosperity, and this is the first time I have seen such benefits in real and visible form. If Zhang Liang hadn't explained it to Zhang Er, it would be hard to believe. "Developing commerce can solve all current problems." Zhang Er said after he came out of Han Shuna, and the influence of this sentence is Wei's version of mercantilism.The development of business can bring great benefits, and it can also bring huge business tax potential, which is an eye-opener for Zhang Er. "Wei Guo's Zhang Er wants to come to us?" Shang Wen asked while looking at the telegram. Meng Yiyi looked at Shang Wen and nodded. "En." Shangwen nodded. "Come on. We don't know what they are here for?" Shang Wen said.

1855 Land sale

"The government's plan to build a railway depends on what they do?" Shang Wen said to Meng Yi that ∩ Yi and Shang Wen are discussing how to plan Qin's own railway plan. Meng Yi's plan is to follow Qin's current needs. If this is done, the full use of Qin's funds can be guaranteed to the greatest extent.

If the funds are dispersed, it may make things worse♀ This is what the Qin Federal Government does not want to see, and it is also what Qin Guoxiao sees.

"However, I think we should not only do it ourselves. If we ignore the specific situation of the place, I think we can't do much?" Shangwen said.

"That's true." Meng Yi said.

"The specific implementation of the road will cause great problems for Qin." Shang Wen said.