The development of business is Daqin’s hope for the future.
Ying Gao naturally knew that there was something wrong with Da Qin's national policy.
It's okay for now, but in the future, especially after Da Qin annexes the Six Kingdoms, this shortcoming will become more and more obvious.
The rise of merchants is also a solution. Just like the Song Dynasty in later generations, when the economy develops, national power will naturally increase. The Qin Dynasty's emphasis on the roots and the suppression of the weak is not necessarily wrong, but it must have the characteristics of the times.
At least for now, the shortcomings of focusing on the capital and overshadowing the bottom are constantly emerging. This must be solved. But he knows that no matter how merchants flourish, it will not have a big impact on agriculture.
"Merchants value profits. Once we let go of merchants, not to mention trampling on our ancestors, the Qin Dynasty's persistent farming and warfare system will collapse, which will be extremely detrimental to the Qin Dynasty."
Zheng Guo and Ying Zheng frowned, and Wang Wan also shook his head in opposition and said to Ying Gao: "Sir, if all the people in the world go into business, who will farm the land and who will go to war? This is absolutely unacceptable!"
Looking at Wang Wan and others at this moment, Ying Gao shook his head helplessly. This was not a human shortcoming, but a limitation of the times.
Times have limited their horizons.
At this moment, Ying Gao first took a sip of tea, and then turned to Wang Wan and said: "Prime Minister, you are full of knowledge, right? In terms of running the country, there are only one or two people present who can compare with you.
That’s all.”
"You have long been familiar with governing the country, but at this time? What if we give you an army of 300,000 people? I wonder if the Prime Minister can use his arms and fingers like his own?"
Wang Wan was stunned for a moment, and then said with a bad look on his face: "The ways of civil and military affairs are all different. Naturally, I can't use my fingers like an arm. I'm afraid only two generals and the young master can do it!"
Ying Gao naturally heard the dissatisfaction in Wang Wan's tone. At this time, Ying Gao smiled and said, "Prime Minister, there is no need to be angry. Ying Gao is just making a comparison."
"Just as the prime minister is not good at military affairs, are all the people in the world good at businessmanship?"
"What is the right way? What are the shortcomings and strengths? Everyone has something they are good at. Although there are geniuses and geniuses in this world, there are too few such people."
"Even after you let go, there will be confusion at the beginning, but when you realize that you don't understand the skills of merchants, you will naturally cultivate your land with peace of mind and shine in your respective positions."
Speaking of this, Ying Gao glanced at Ying Zheng and said: "And after the rise of merchants, heavy taxes will be imposed on merchants. In this way, the Great Qin court can reduce and reduce the taxes of farmers, which will not only ensure the operation of the Great Qin court, but also keep people at ease.
farmer."
"Even the liberalization of the policy will make the merchants grateful. My father, the Qin Dynasty will annex the six countries in the future. To unify the Central Plains, it needs a strong economic foundation."
"What's more, in this world, it is necessary for every type of work and every class to exist. For Da Qin, they are not contemptuous. As long as they pay for Da Qin, they will be rewarded."
"This kind of dignity and glory should not be divided according to classes such as scholars, farmers, industry and merchants, but should be determined according to their contributions to the Qin Dynasty."
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As soon as Ying Gao said these words, the study suddenly became quiet. Both Ying Zheng and Zheng Guo were shocked. They are all smart people and naturally understood the consequences of Ying Gao's words.
The shocking waves will even destabilize the world and make Ying Gao the target of public criticism.
And these people will be the biggest obstacle to Ying Gao on his way to becoming the King of Qin, and they may even be abandoned by the great families, making him the enemy of the whole world.
They all had different understandings of Ying Gao's words. The young boy in front of them really didn't know what fear was.
At this moment, only Ying Zheng nodded.
As a king, Ying Zheng naturally understood the necessity of Ying Gao's words.
As a king, you must be aloof.
For the king, although all living beings under him are not equal, they are all his subjects, and the existence of all classes serves the Qin Dynasty.
Who is higher and who is lower can only be decided by the King of Qin.
This is Ying Zheng’s understanding and one of Ying Gao’s thoughts.
"This matter is of great concern and requires discussion between the government and the public. I won't be able to give you an answer for a while!"
Although Ying Zheng had already agreed to this matter in his heart, he knew in his heart that this matter was difficult and his will was not the will of the entire court.
A change in national policy affects all aspects.
"Um!"
Ying Gao never thought about asking Ying Zheng to nod now. He knew in his heart that this matter was related to the stability of the entire Daqin, so it was naturally extremely important.
As an emperor, you can only be cautious.
"Father, if this is the case, then the court needs to pay. Although the Great Qin Construction Chamber of Commerce will still undertake the project, the Great Qin court must provide half of the money and food in advance as a basis."
Ying Gao looked at Ying Zheng with a deep look and said: "Moreover, this requires the court to give the son a contract, guaranteeing when the money and food will be allocated. If the money and food are not allocated by then, it needs to be clear what will be used as collateral."
"Since you all regard this as a transaction, let's talk about it as business!"
Ying Gao knew in his heart that without tolls and without the prosperity of merchants, even if it lasted for fifty years, Chidao would still be losing money, and he would not be willing to engage in loss-making business.
Although Da Qin belongs to his family, it is not just his family.
What belongs to the imperial court belongs to the imperial court, and what belongs to his family belongs to his family. These are completely different concepts. He can spend the money of the Jiannan Chamber of Commerce and the Peacock Chamber of Commerce at will, but the money and food in the Great Qin treasury has no reasonable reason.
Cannot be used.
This is the difference.
Regarding this point, Ying Gao was very clear about it. Even though he strongly supported the academy, he benefited greatly from the money he earned from it and the imperial government's liberalization of various policies for him.
Moreover, that area belongs to him.
But Chidao is different. Without the rise of merchants, the so-called tolls are only enough for annual maintenance, let alone the return of capital, which is destined to be impossible.
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Turning a negotiation into a business was unexpected by Ying Zheng. After an instant realization, Ying Zheng took a higher look at Ying Gaogeng.
When negotiations turn into business, it is naturally more conducive for Ying Gao to fight for his own interests without having to bear the heavy pressure of the court.
Although Ying Gao may not worry about the heavy pressure from the imperial court, no one in the entire Qin Dynasty except himself can suppress Ying Gao, who is showing off his sharp edge and having great military exploits at this time.