Shi Jin thought for a while and said: "The two gentlemen persuaded me to exchange the land of the four states for a title.
There must be some consideration.
Please elaborate."
Zhu Wu stood up and said: "As long as you make the king, the marshal is not just a general, but a prince.
For many people, this has different meanings, and what is more important is the right to build a mansion after making the king.
There are If you have this right, you can openly recruit literati.
Those who are ambitious and knowledgeable will be reluctant to join."
When Shi Jin heard about it, he realized that this title of king was listed on the company of later generations.
Then you can confidently say that you are now the chairman of a listed company.
Recruitment ads are even more attractive.
But this alone cannot convince Shi Jin.
Although it has a good reputation, giving up the land of the four states will cost a lot of real money.
Shi Jin said: "Two gentlemen, you must know that this alone cannot convince me.
I believe these two gentlemen have other opinions."
Xu Guanzhong nodded and said: "Yes, Marshal.
Since Marshal you implemented the new law, the burden on the people has been greatly reduced.
But the same thing is that the land tax revenue has dropped significantly.
Now the land tax is a small part of our military's revenue.
Our military's biggest problem right now is commercial taxation. .
But the most profitable hotels, restaurants, brothels, and even salt sales and other businesses in these four states are almost monopolized by our army.
Therefore, even if we temporarily abandon these four states, it will result in our military land tax revenue and the payment of part of the commercial tax. , but the impact on our army will not be too great."
Zhu Wu also made an excuse and said: "Similarly, the imperial court's expenditures were already heavily burdened, and now it is even more so because of the rebellions in Shandong and Jiangnan, which has led to a significant decrease in income.
In this case, Marshal, what do you think the Song Dynasty will do to reduce expenditures?
Get through this or raise taxes.”
Shi Jin pondered for a while and said: "Judging from the selfish character of that boy Zhao Ji, taxes should be increased."
Xu Guanzhong clapped his hands and shouted: "Yes, that's it.
Marshal, because of your new law, the people of these four states are living very well now.
But also because you are the general who broke the Liao Dynasty canonized by the imperial court, there are still many people in these four states who are actually They will be jointly and severally grateful to the court.
There is no harm without comparison.
If the marshal is handed over for four weeks, the Zhao family of the Song Dynasty will change the tax and not only restore it.
The old law and the increase in taxes will make it difficult for the people.
The people will naturally miss the marshal's kindness and feel the difference between life under the marshal's governance and that under the Zhao family's governance.
The people will naturally understand who is real.
Being considerate of the people, the people's hearts will naturally turn towards the marshal, so even if the marshal temporarily abandons the four states, he can take them back at any time as long as the marshal wants."
Zhu Wu concluded: "Marshal, although if you give up the four states, you will lose some income and population.
But in the long run, the benefits will outweigh the disadvantages.
That's why we want to persuade the marshal to exchange the land of the four states for the imperial title. power of the government in order to better recruit talents from the Song Dynasty and the submission of tribes.”
Xu Guanzhong and Zhu Wu's reasons had already convinced Shi Jin.
Shi Jin thought for a while and asked: "If I were to be crowned king, what do you think I should be called?"
Xu Guanzhong said: "Among the kings, the King of Qin is the most noble, followed by the King of Qi, the King of Chu, the King of Zhao, and the King of Yan.
However, I am afraid that the Song Dynasty will not grant the title of Marshal to the King.
It is very likely that The prince of the county.
Therefore, my subordinates believe that the marshal should try his best to win the title of King of Yan, and the lowest bottom line must be the prince of Xiangping County."
Shi Jin pondered for a moment and said, "In that case, let's do what you two want.
I will personally write to Mr.
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Wu later and ask him to plan this matter."
Since Xu Guanzhong took refuge, Shi Jin's three advisers now have a clear division of labor.
Zhu Wu is mainly responsible for military strategy, which is similar to the position of Minister of Defense.
Xu Guanzhong is responsible for managing political affairs, a bit like a cabinet minister.
Wu Yong was good at understanding people's hearts and was good at intrigues.
He was mainly responsible for diplomacy with the Song Dynasty and recruiting talents.
He was somewhat similar to the Foreign Minister.
Just as Shi Jin finished his instructions, something came up and he said: "If the agreement with the Song Dynasty is reached, remember that not even a meter or an arrow in the granary and arsenal of these four states will be in vain for the Song Dynasty.
And there is one more thing, remember to ask the Song Dynasty The Song Dynasty wants some imperial edicts, and there is a shortage of people for the chief historian, prime minister, join the army, and chief secretary under my palace."
Xu Guanzhong and Zhu Wu nodded and said, "I understand."
After Xu Guanzhong and Zhu Wu left, Shi Jin thought for a moment and asked someone to call the golden leopard Tang Long.
Soon Tang Long came, "See the Marshal" Shi Jin saw it and said happily: "Brother Tang Long is here, sit down."
"Xie Marshal" Tang Long sat upright.
After Shi Jin saw the servants serving tea, he said: "How is the matter that I asked Brother Tang Long to do now?"
After hearing that the marshal summoned him, Tang Long was already prepared.
A month ago, Tang Long was testing tungsten steel in Liangshan and it was working well, but the marshal suddenly sent someone to deliver a letter to him.
After Tang Long, the golden leopard, saw it, he joined Zhu Fu to do the things assigned by the marshal.
Tang Long quickly stood up and raised his hands and said: "To live up to the great trust of the marshal, my subordinates have recruited more than a dozen mining heads.
They are all veterans.
They will not delay the marshal's work."
When Shi Jin heard this, he immediately slapped the case and shouted: "Okay, when the job is done, I will give you a big reward."
Tang Long hurriedly bowed and said: "Marshal Xie just doesn't know where the iron mine is.
I might as well ask the mine leaders to take people to investigate first."
Shi Jin clapped his hands and asked someone to take out the map and said, "The location of the iron ore is right here."
The place Shi Jin pointed at was Anshan, the famous steel city in later generations
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