Chapter 755: The Confidence of the Confused Izumo Junchen!
Chapter 755: The mysterious and confident Izumo Lord and Minister!
In the palace of the new capital of Izumo Kingdom, facing the king's question, all the officials of Izumo whispered, feeling extremely puzzled and puzzled.
Izumo Country has long been envious of Xi Country as it attracts merchants from all over the world, prospering commercial activities, making money every day, and absorbing wealth from all over the world.
As a result, the exchanges between the two sides have gradually shrunk.
Although there is still trade between Xiguo and Izumo, the scale is not large and it is a small trade. Generally, small caravans from Xiguo enter Izumo to do business. No one in the big caravan dares to offend the officials of Xiguo.
Go to Izumo country to do business.
To put it bluntly, Izukuo wanted to get on the bus, but Xiguo wouldn't let them play.
But in the spring of this year, the situation reversed. Caravans of all sizes from the Xi Kingdom entered the Izumo Country one after another to do business, bringing prosperity to the Izumo Country. In the past few months, the commercial taxes (including customs duties and city taxes) collected
It has tripled compared with the same period in previous years, greatly filling the Izumo national treasury.
Regarding this astonishing change, all the officials in the palace were partly shocked, partly surprised, but more vigilant.
When Yun Zhonghe, the Prime Minister of the Izumo Kingdom asked him by name, he said: "Your Majesty, I have no way of knowing what the Xi Kingdom's intentions are.
However, according to my investigation, the reason why merchants from the Xi Kingdom entered the Xi Kingdom in large numbers this time was because several large caravans under the command of the Xi Kingdom entered Izumo. They sold large quantities of ceramics, tea, paper, and fine brocades.
Silk, grain, furniture, salt, and at the same time, they purchased natural and earthly treasures, jade, raw silk, iron ore, wood, leather goods, and mountain products.
The value of Xiguo's goods is much higher than that of Izumo. With this back and forth, Xiguo's merchants can continue to make profits. Your Majesty, I don't know if Marquis Xiyun has any ulterior motives, but if it is discussed
When doing business, Xiguo's behavior is normal and profitable, so they naturally flock to it!"
What Yun Zhonghe said was very pertinent, and Izu Yunbo and the officials in the palace nodded repeatedly.
"Well! Judging from the current situation, it is indeed the case. Xiguo has not revealed any intentions. They have made a lot of money in Izumo, and we Izumo can also benefit from it. Both parties are mutually beneficial, but I still feel lonely.
He is a little unsteady. He is not very young, but he is very thoughtful, far-sighted and strategic. I always feel that Marquis Xiyun is planning something."
Uncle Izumo is suspicious by nature. Although there is no evidence, his intuition tells him that the matter is not simple: "My dear friends, you said that Marquis Xiyun suddenly showed his kindness to us, Izumo. What does he want from us?"
Yun Zhonghe frowned and thought deeply, but did not answer. In fact, he was a little curious about why Marquis Xiyun showed favor to Izumo. This was obviously not the style of Marquis Xiyun.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister, I can see that Marquis Xiyun has indeed expressed his goodwill towards us, Izumo." In the palace, a minister stood up with a determined look on his face.
Uncle Izumo became somewhat interested: "Oh~ Why did Aiqing say this?"
The minister had a flattering look on his face and saluted: "Your Majesty, in recent years, after your Majesty and the Prime Minister have worked hard to govern and reform and restructure, Izumo Country has taken on a completely new look, its national power is growing day by day, and its fortunes are prosperous. These changes are visible to all the countries in the Southern Wilderness, and Xi Country has its own achievements.
The main lineage of the Xi family has a profound foundation and must have advanced Qi-gazing skills. It was immediately apparent that our Izumo country was about to become a feudal state, so we changed our policy."
Seeing Izumo and Yun Zhonghe nodding frequently, the minister was encouraged and gushed: "If we, Izumo, are officially promoted to the rank of princely states, then Xiguo will be affected by both us and Chu.
Attacked from a flank and trapped in a corner of the southern wasteland, Xi Kingdom is aware of the current situation and shows us its goodwill in advance so that we can open up a little more territory in the future, Your Majesty!"
"Well said! Aiqing has a sharp eye. Why didn't I think of this? Izumo's national fortunes will soar. The [Spirit Crane Feather Guard] will soon be promoted to the fifth grade elite division. By then we will be the Southern Wilderness."
The fifth overlord!" Uncle Izuyun slapped his thigh, his face flushed, and he was very excited: "Yes, Xiguo is scared, hahahaha, he is showing his kindness to Gu, and wants Gu to reconcile with him!"
Over the past year or so, Izumo Bo and Prime Minister Yunakakuru first moved the capital away from the place where the old Izumo nobles were entrenched, and then carried out drastic reforms in the new capital. First, they used thunderous means to reorganize the army, especially the Zhenguo
After a major blood change, the elite master [Linghe Yuwei] was firmly in the hands of Izumo Haku.
After taking control of the military power, Izumobo began a series of land reforms, slave reforms, reforms of the feudal fief system, implemented "a gentleman's fortune, beheaded after five generations", selected a large number of talents, and encouraged farming...
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It can be said that the reform of Izumo Country was very successful. Prime Minister Yun Nakakuru used his extraordinary talents and skills to push Izumo, which had been trapped in the country of Izumo for several generations and failed to break through, to a new peak. The national spirit of Izumo
Luck is rolling in, and a country is close at hand, and it can break through in a matter of days.
With strength in his hands, he naturally has the confidence to speak and do things. Thinking about the prospects of Izumo Country, Uncle Izumo is convinced of the words of this flattering minister. The previous confusion is gone, and the whole person is a little light and contented, as if
It's like grabbing the fate of Xiguo by the throat:
"My dear friends, please tell me, should we, Izumo, reconcile with the Xi State? Or should we continue to join forces with the Chu State to suppress the Xi State and let the Marquis of Xiyun vomit out the territory he has eaten before?"
"What the king said is true. Now it is the Xi State that wants to help us. We must rely on me to tell the story. We will definitely not let the Xi State off easily. If Marquis Xiyun is not sincere enough, we will unite with the Chu State to punish him. The two elites of the fifth rank
The master is under pressure, even if they have two powerful gods standing guard, they still have to beg for mercy!"
"That's right, we must not give up and give up. We must teach Xiguo a lesson..."
"Hey, harmony brings wealth. In my opinion, we can take the opportunity to ask for benefits from Xi Guo..."
In the main hall of the Izumo Palace, the monarchs and ministers were all climaxing. Their minds were filled with thoughts about how the Izumo Kingdom would be prosperous in the future, and how the Xi Country would bow to Izumo... All of them were salivating and excited.
Prime Minister Yun Zhonghe remained silent. Although he agreed with Xi Guo's intention to ease relations, he was not so optimistic.
Izumo's success in advancing to the rank of a feudal lord is only due to its ability to protect itself. If you want to use this to suppress Xiguo and force Xiyunhou to bow his head, that would be wishful thinking.
Thinking of this, the only clear-minded Prime Minister Yun Zhonghe came out and poured cold water on the carnival full of monarchs and ministers: "Your Majesty, the strength of Xiguo cannot be underestimated and its potential is endless. I, Izumoguo, will be promoted to a princely state.
Afterwards, joining forces with the Chu State can indeed suppress Xi
The country is in peace for a while, but it will be hard to say in the future. When the situation reverses again, things will be difficult to handle. If Marquis Xiyun intends to reconcile now, in my opinion, we might as well push the boat forward and send envoys to Xi Country to break the ice.
good......"
When Izumo heard this, he was immediately unhappy. He waved his hands repeatedly and said with a strong voice: "How could I take the initiative to send an envoy to show my goodwill to Xiguo? There is no such thing. Don't say that Izumo has the upper hand at this moment. Even if it is the end of the road, I would rather die."