[Explanation to the problem: Some people say that the protagonist is really aggrieved, so why doesn’t he rebel? I personally don’t agree with this idea.
There are many powerful officials in history. Why didn't they rebel? It's simple. They couldn't resist the general trend of the world.
They can dominate the world, but their rights are wrested from the emperor. Without the emperor, they are just ministers with some rights. To take an extreme example, eunuchs have exclusive power.
Back to this book, Zhang Hao and the Zhang family are in a similar situation. Zhang Haocai has only been running the family for less than a year, and he is simply unable to compete with the thousands of years of influence of the royal family.
Zhang Hao can be domineering, he can defy the monarch and charge forward, and he has no problem being the leader; but if he wants to be the monarch himself, no one will agree!
Another example is the presidential election, which is controlled by financial groups; but these financial groups themselves will not jump out and directly control the country.
Thank you for your opinions, welcome to raise them, Tianya will give a unified answer.】
What kind of scene would it be like in front of the imperial mausoleum, with hundreds of thousands of people shouting "kneel down" in unison? It was like waves of ocean waves, constantly impacting Zhang Hao's spirit.
Zhang Hao, a bystander, is like this, let alone Zhao Huaiyun, the prince of Jinyang Kingdom who is at the core.
Just seeing Zhao Huaiyun actually kneel down, Zhang Hao was a little dumbfounded. There were cheers all around, but Zhang Hao frowned a little. In the "Huaishan Pass Treaty" signed at the time, although there was an apology, he did not kneel down.
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If you really kneel down, you won't be apologizing, but you will be 'humiliated'.
But the next moment Zhang Hao smiled helplessly and knelt down. Besides, it was of no use. What Zhang Hao was more concerned about now was: Did Zhao Huaiyun kneel down because his mind was taken away, or... did he kneel down on his own initiative?
If the person's mind is taken away and he kneels down, this person is not worthy of attention. But if he kneels down on his own initiative, then he is a hero. He is the kind of hero who can bend and stretch, who can kneel and stand up!
Different premises lead to completely different results. But Zhang Hao soon smiled bitterly. Looking at Zhao Huaiyun's unwavering figure and his clenched hands, he thought about how Zhao Huaiyun ordered Ding to be killed without hesitation.
Regarding the situation of Taoist Master Shan, Zhang Hao concluded that Zhao Huaiyun was a tyrant.
Thinking about it, when they first met, Zhao Huaiyun was able to bury a piece of Nascent Soul stage spiritual consciousness in the jade box. At that time, Zhang Hao was only in the middle stage of foundation building. If this ray of spiritual consciousness really penetrated his mind, the consequences would be disastrous.
This guy is not a good person! Zhang Hao was alert, but he was also thinking, should he find an opportunity to kill Zhao Huaiyun? If he dares to do something dirty to himself, he must not let him stay!
However, Zhao Huaiyun is the prince of a country after all, and it is not easy to kill him; and within the scope of Qixia Kingdom, Zhang Hao must ensure the safety of this guy 100%.
It feels so confusing to see an ungrown but extremely dangerous enemy in front of you but unable to take action.
Zhang Hao found out, and Liu Xinyu also found out. But Liu Xinyu walked quickly to Zhao Huaiyun, bowed and asked Zhao Huaiyun to get up, which was enough to save his face. "I know His Highness regrets, but there is no need for this. We have already seen Your Highness's repentance. We have seen it."
The friendship between the two countries will surely be restored to its original state."
Zhang Hao breathed a sigh of relief. Liu Xinyu finally didn't let go and saved the situation at the critical moment. Of course, just listen to Liu Xinyu's words that "the friendship between the two countries will be restored to its original state" and don't take it seriously. It's just a sentence meant for the occasion.
The scene is just a good thing.
The grand funeral was busy until late at night before returning. At this time, there were already many things waiting for Liu Xinyu to deal with.
The success of the voyage shocked the six Western countries. The other five countries sent envoys one after another to cooperate with the Kingdom of Qixia on the voyage. To be precise, they wanted to get a large amount of cheap pills from the Kingdom of Qixia.
.We have been exploited by the East for too long and are eager to make changes.
Unknowingly, it was late at night, and Zhang Hao, Liu Xinyu, Zhou Jue, Zhao Duo, Wu Fanghai, Liu Jingming, Xu Jie, etc. were all discussing: everyone has invested unimaginable enthusiasm for this brand-new country.
What everyone is discussing now is how to treat the remaining five Western countries.
National affairs are not that simple, and various considerations are very complicated.
The Kingdom of Danyang is still in chaos, and the royal family of the Kingdom of Danyang has actually defected to the Kingdom of Canglan. This betrays the tone of the six Western countries.
The Kingdom of Jinyang had just been defeated and signed an unequal treaty; but on the surface, the Kingdom of Qixia said that everyone's friendship was as good as before, so how to operate it was also a troublesome matter.
The Kingdom of Zhoushan in the north and the Kingdom of Qixia in the past were brothers in need. Now they have been ruined by the Kingdom of Yanyun. They are in great difficulty and need urgent care.
There is also the Kingdom of Zhongshan. In the past, the Kingdom of Zhongshan had a good relationship with the Kingdom of Qixia. The Kingdom of Zhongshan traded the most star gold to the Kingdom of Qixia, and the price was relatively reasonable. In addition, the Kingdom of Zhongshan also had Taibai.
Fine gold and other rare spiritual materials need to be taken care of and won over.
Finally, there is the Kingdom of Yanyun. This country is still strong. Although it has just retreated under the joint resistance of the Kingdom of Qixia, the Kingdom of Zhoushan, and the Kingdom of Zhongshan, its war power has not been lost. In addition, it has previously robbed the Kingdom of Zhoushan from the Kingdom of Yanyun.
A large amount of resources are now exuding a disturbing atmosphere.
Of course, in the eyes of the Yanyun Kingdom, the current Qixia Kingdom really exudes a disturbing atmosphere. But unfortunately, the initiative now lies in the hands of the Qixia Kingdom.
Invisibly, the Kingdom of Qixia has become somewhat of a world policeman; but currently, the Kingdom of Qixia, the world policeman, does not have guns, only batons, and cannot scare some bullies! For example, the Kingdom of Yanyun is not convinced.
Everyone kept discussing until dawn, and Liu Xinyu finally slammed the table, "I have decided to win over the Kingdom of Zhoushan and the Kingdom of Zhongshan, sell the elixirs to the two countries at a fair price, and let the two countries control the price of the elixirs in the Yanyun Kingdom. We don't want to
Intervene proactively.
Anyway, the Kingdom of Yanyun and the two countries are isolated in the northwest corner and cannot directly communicate with the east.
As for the Kingdom of Jinyang, considering that the Kingdom of Jinyang has direct exchanges with the East, we cannot push the Kingdom of Jinyang to the East. Therefore, the price of elixirs will be affordable.
As for the Country of Danyang... Since this country has surrendered to the Country of Canglan in the East, it is a traitor to us in the West. They should be sealed off.
How do you feel?"
Everyone nodded, only Zhang Hao was there thoughtfully.
Liu Xinyu turned to look at Zhang Hao: "Zhang Hao, you haven't spoken much this night, do you have any suggestions?"
Everyone's eyes were focused on Zhang Hao.
Zhang Hao looked at everyone, and finally looked at Liu Xinyu: "Your Majesty, I have an idea, but it's not very mature. Say it... don't laugh, everyone."
Liu Xinyu smiled faintly: "Really... Then you can tell me."
Zhang Hao slowly and thoughtfully said: "Your Majesty, we now... should be regarded as the 'pioneers' of the Western countries in the Fertile Continent. We have the responsibility, the obligation, and the ability to lead the Western Fertile Continent out of a new world.
A different future.
The fertile continent west that I refer to includes not only our six countries, but also the Qingyun Kingdom in the north, and even the Taihua Kingdom in the east. The entire fertile continent west covers a large area.
If our country wants to rise and become a truly great country, it must have an open mind and absorb all help.
As the saying goes, the sea embraces all rivers, and it is great to be tolerant!
I believe that we should unite all the countries that can be united now, and from now on we should be determined to form a competitive relationship with the Langya Kingdom in the East.
We must strive to build the country of Qixia into the western outlet of the Fertile Continent, so that the resources of the Fertile Continent can go out from us. In this way, we can naturally obtain countless resources and strengthen the country.
And as long as the country grows stronger, it will be much easier for us to do other things.
Also, if all resources come from us, then our country’s industrial and commercial class will grow rapidly. And as long as our industrial and commercial class grows, we can in turn influence the surrounding countries through the industrial and commercial class. By then we will
It will use the industrial and commercial class as a springboard to try to devour the surrounding countries!"
Everyone fell silent immediately.
Liu Xinyu clasped her hands together, and there was a light called ambition shining in her eyes.
Zhang Hao's proposal... was grand and majestic, directly scheming the entire West of the Fertile Continent. While everyone was still arguing over the price of the elixir, Zhang Hao directly rose to the level of truly 'plotting the world.'
A country's top officials held a meeting to discuss the price of elixirs all night long. It's really a bit... unworthy of publicity! I'm sorry for the status of a country's top officials.
After everyone heard Zhang Hao's words, some frowned, but some were even more ashamed.
Xu Jie, who had been silent until now, finally spoke: "Your Majesty, I agree with Zhang Hao's proposal. However, Zhang Hao's proposal is only general. The specifics still have to return to the price and transaction of the elixir."
Liu Xinyu nodded. Although we still have to return to price, the meaning of discussing price this time is completely different from the previous meaning.
With the new ideological guidance, everyone quickly re-formulated a new price system and external strategy.
The price of elixirs for all Western countries...are sold uniformly, regardless of each other. Now is not the time to divide everyone, but to bring everyone together to break the blockade and profit from it. However, the empire will also allow other countries to compete and exclude each other, ensuring that
The absolute interests of the empire.
In addition, the Kingdom of Qixia also needs to show off its muscles. Then, the Kingdom of Danyang, which has taken refuge in the Kingdom of Canglan, is the best target!
The Kingdom of Qixia will unite with the Western countries to jointly send troops to "correct" the mistakes of the Kingdom of Danyang.
Zhang Hao didn't say anything about how to "correct" the mistakes of the Danyang Kingdom. He already had enough limelight.
The person who spoke this time was Liu Jingming. "I believe that we should unite the forces of all countries. On the one hand, we should help the country of Danyang suppress the rebellion and help them reunify. In the process, we should appropriately spread our new ideas and so on.
On the other hand, we must also force the royal family of the Kingdom of Danyang to tear up the agreement signed with the Kingdom of Canglan, and use strong methods to bring the Kingdom of Danyang back!
I think that as long as this matter is successful, we will become an important member of the Western countries and will be qualified to judge the internal affairs of other countries!"
Under the industrial and commercial national strategy, the country of Qixia, under the guidance of Zhang Hao, is undergoing disturbing changes from within. This country that was once oppressed is seeking the status of a great power from within!
Liu Xinyu stood up excitedly and turned to look at the new map on the wall. The new map added navigation lines, territorial divisions of Western countries, etc. on the basis of the geographical features.
After a while, Liu Xinyu turned to Prime Minister Zhao Duo and said: "Zhao Duo, go and invite representatives from various countries. We will hold talks at noon. I can tell you something in advance that the country of Qixia will build prosperity together with the Western countries!
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After Zhao Duo left, Liu Xinyu directly held a court meeting. The court meeting was mainly to discuss the current situation in the country. The recent development and changes in Qixia Kingdom are somewhat dizzying. The explosive power of the industrial and commercial class far exceeded Liu Xinyu's expectations, and even exceeded Liu Xinyu's expectations.
Zhang Hao's prediction.
No matter how many problems this country of Qixia had in the past, it has accumulated over thousands of years. Now that it has exploded, its powerful force is pushing the country of Qixia to change in an unknown direction.
Everyone was unsure whether this was a leap or a fall.
The first thing to discuss is this year's autumn harvest. The output of the autumn harvest is similar to that of previous years, but the results are different. After the common people kept their own rations, they sold the rest in large quantities. Because there was no middle-level exploitation by the nobles, domestic food prices dropped sharply.
This caused more people to flock to the city.
And the current cities... are already transforming into cities. Some cities have had their walls removed and roads have been paved with stones from the walls.
The country of Qixia seems to be transitioning into a brand new urbanized country. However, this change makes everyone feel unsure, and even have some unspeakable uneasiness. The kind of uneasiness where things change beyond their ability to control.
Also, with the emergence of the contracting system, in less than two months, Qixia Country has established a preliminary and complete transportation network.
The power of industry and commerce has been vividly demonstrated in the process of building a country. With the improvement of the transportation network, toll stations for large and small messages have also been established.
The road that once ran from Ninghe County to Guangling City has been re-widened and reinforced. The road is completely made of rammed earth and is comparable to a modern highway. In the past, it took two days for a carriage to travel the road and pass through the territory of many nobles; now
It can be reached in one day without any stops along the way.
Although there are toll stations in the middle, the state has strictly regulated the tolls to avoid confusion.
The development of industry and commerce is changing this country at an unprecedented speed. The entire Qixia Country is moving at high speed in an unfamiliar direction. That future is invisible to the top management of Qixia Country and cannot be controlled!
At this time, on the planning map of Qixia Kingdom, a total of six "expressways" have been basically constructed. However, the current "expressways" should be called "Chidao". However, Zhang Hao has already named the "Expressway" Super Highway.
High speed, public channel!
The six expressways are criss-crossed as a whole, forming a "field" shape, but this "field" character is surrounded by protrusions. Each node is a large and important city.
For the time being, Guangling City is located at the center point of the word "Tian". The newly built imperial capital, Jianwu City, is located at the middle node on the right side of the word "Tian".
The location of Zhangjia and Ninghe County is the node in the middle left side of the word "tian".
Looking at the domestic planning map, Liu Xinyu pointed out that the highway must be extended to other countries. The country of Qixia will greet the western world of the Fertile Continent with passages, industry and commerce.
After a long discussion, Zhang Hao made another suggestion: "Your Majesty, now that the main roads in the country have been built, the domestic situation is stable, industry and commerce are developing, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. I think your Majesty needs to... inspect the country!"
Tour the country and tell all the people that His Majesty has not forgotten them. Now it is even more important to visit them in person, express condolences to them, and convey His Majesty's concern.
At the same time, it also tells all the remaining nobles, families, etc. that their time has passed.
From now on, the power of the country is integrated with the upper and lower levels, and the aristocrats can no longer evade the country by controlling the grassroots of the country. From now on, this country... no longer needs aristocrats and aristocratic families!
What we need is a new and enterprising industrial and commercial class!"
Liu Xinyu's eyes brightened again: Patrolling the country?! He didn't even think of this. Patrolling the country is the best explanation of the monarch's power.
Yes, it’s time to...take a look around!
At the same time, we also understand the impact of industry and commerce on this country.
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