Chapter 137 Military City
Lu Bo saw that although his second son was in a lowly position, he was well versed in current affairs. Although the timing seemed a bit random, he was not bad at it, so he fell silent for a while. Bai Gen came to smooth things over and said, "Mr. Lu's insight is extraordinary, and he is not a follower of Meng Lang."
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Lu Bo came to his senses and borrowed the donkey down the slope to say, "How dare you, how dare you. Have you both seen the Qin army?"
Wei Zi said: "When the Qin people leave the customs, they must pass through Luo. I don't see you alone, sir?"
Lu Bo said: "The Qin people's trip is quite different from the past. When they pass through Luo, they will pass by with great fanfare and an army, and they may even prepare food and other things to wait for the east road. Today, they lie down during the day and go out at night, from the time when people set to sunrise.
One night passed. Most people in Luoyi lived in their dreams. If I hadn't woken up in the morning and saw that there were still traces of dust on the road, I wouldn't have known that there was an army passing by at night. A humble and humble thing was planned a lot, but even though I knew the army had passed, I had to do it. Along the way
When I came here, I didn’t see any troops, so I dared to ask.”
Yang Zidao said: "The people of Qin also pass through the poor territory at night. But Huayang is the main road, and they know nothing about it. However, they pass by without entering, so there is no disturbance. When they hear the sunrise, they will arrive at the Wei territory and break through the city."
Lu Bo said: "If the Qin people take the road to Huayang, would they rather talk to each other without a word?"
The two sons both said: "This is a king's business, which is not something that a lowly minister would dare to know."
Lu Bo said: "The Qin people have been passing through the border for three or two days. There may be three or five rumors, so we should be careful."
Yang Zidao said: "Huayang is facing the conflict between Han and Wei, and it is rushing from all directions. In the past two days, most of the discussions in the streets have been about the people of Qin. Do you know what you want to hear, sir?"
Lu Bo said: "I would like you, sir, to choose the important ones and analyze them, and I would like to accept them."
Yang Zidao: "In my opinion, when the Qin people entered Qifeng, their ambitions were not small. What else? It is recorded in the Spring and Autumn Period that anyone who entered the suburbs of the country would be plundered. The Qin people were especially cruel in conferring titles based on merit. I only heard that the Qin people entered Qifeng City.
, Shangfu remains the same, and the soldiers and the people do not commit crimes, but the opening of the military market is very different from the past."
Lu Bo was surprised and said: "Open a military market? Since the time of the Shang Dynasty, the Qin Dynasty has focused on farming and war and suppressed scholars and merchants. Why open a military market?"
Wei Zi said: "The Shang Lord emphasized agriculture and suppressed commerce, but he did not prohibit the military market, but he did not prohibit the market of food, women, etc."
Lu Bo said: "Not only food, but also women, apart from armour, there is little market for them."
Yang Zidao: "That's why the act of unsealing is very contrary to the common practice of Qin. Qin has attached great importance to laws since the Shang Dynasty. To suppress Shang, it is a law. How can it be promoted in unsealing?"
Lu Bo said: "In public opinion, what do the people of Qin want to do?"
Yang Zidao: "Shang Jun's harsh laws go against his nature. He hates poverty but loves wealth. He likes leisure and hates work. This is his nature. Shang Jun makes people abandon the leisure and work hard. Although the fields are full of people and the Wei River is red, it is
If you succeed for a while, how can it last long! How can you die in a way that makes the world laugh? How can it last long? How can it last long!"
Wei Zi said: "Otherwise, although Lord Shang died, his law survived. King Hui relied on him to conquer Han and Wei in the east, and the enemy was strong Chu in the south. For the past three generations, the people of Qin have taken advantage of it. I thought that there must be some other conspiracy behind this.
Outside the city.”
Lu Bo said: "I would like to hear his plan."
Wei Zi said: "The Lord of Shang ordered that there be no food in the military market. He was afraid that traitors would take advantage of the opportunity to eat without plowing and to clothe without weaving. If you give it to Qin's territory, you will strengthen Qin. If you give it to the outside of Qin, it is better to strengthen the foreign country. Set up an army.
The market is in Qifeng and there are no restrictions, which is why it weakens the princes."
Lu Bodao: "The public's lofty views can enlighten the ignorant. I would like to hear the details."
Wei Zi said: "Kaifeng is the gateway to the world, and it is also the gateway to Liang. If a military market is set up in Kaifeng, food from Han and Wei will come in, idle people from all over will gather, good things to play with will be gathered, and prices will rise. The Qin people will sweep away.
, and Qifeng was in a bad state, Liang and Zheng were empty, so they weakened the princes."
Lu Bo said: "If it is true, how would you rather get the chance to unify the seal?"
Yang Zidao: "Why?"
Lu Bo said: "With grain gathered from all directions, there is nothing left to buy. It is not difficult to supply a hundred chariots of grain. The grain of Zheng is small, but I can get it. Why would I rather live without money?"
Bai Gen laughed when he heard this and said: "After hearing what brother said, I also want to buy a car and go east."
Wei Zi said: "If something goes wrong, be cautious. Military rations are so expensive that no one can match them."
Yang Zidao: "I'm confused. The Qin army only sells armor and war, so how can they sell grain?"
Wei Zi said: "It is a yellow thing."
Yang Zidao: "There are no merchants in Qin, so where can the yellow things come from?"
Wei Zi said: "Since King Hui of Qin first made money, he called it 'half a tael', but it was not popular in the world, so the people of Qin regarded it as soldiers. Therefore, the people of Qin are the best in armor and warfare. This yellow thing is not that yellow thing, but they are all yellow things."
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Yang Zidao: "You think Qin's armor-plated wars are used to buy grain? I think that's wrong. Qin's occupation is farming and warfare, so it must have a lot of grain, and its armor-plated wars must be refined. However, you should know that the land of Qin is the product of horses.
Because of this, the Qin people thought they were vassals of Zhou; Huiwen defeated Shu, and all the Dan caves in Badi belonged to Qin; fifteen years ago, Qin gained Hedong, and five years later it gained Anyi, and the salt in Hedong was in its hands. Qin had horses, Dan
, salt, if you want to buy grain, don't you have to wait for a battle! However, the Lord of Shang banned trade, so these things cannot be sold in the world, so they are sold in the military market."
Lu Bo said: "The grand theory of Ergong is refreshing. The public theory is so detailed that the people of Qin will definitely want to buy food, either with money, horses, pills, salt, or armor. These are the best in the world."
That's what you want. If it is true, then Qin will definitely get food. What should we do?"
Wei Zi said: "The old things will be expensive, and people will die of hunger everywhere."
Yang Zidao said: "If a guest exchanges grain for salt money, he will definitely make a big profit."
Lu Bo was silent for a moment and said: "The clan members agreed that food is the foundation of the people and cannot be lacking in a day. However, the land may be abundant or poor, the rice may be expensive or cheap, and it is just right for others to abandon it and I take it, and to give it to others.
The meaning of it. Therefore, I want to spread food throughout the world, so that in the land of abundance and scarcity, there will be surplus to make up for the shortage. Although it is called pursuing profit, it is also benevolent and righteous. According to Gong's theory, how can it be achieved?"
Weizi clapped his knees and said, "How magnificent! That's what I said! Although I am a businessman, I have advanced to the point of becoming a sage!" Zi said: "On its own, it shrinks. Even though there are tens of thousands of people, I will go away." What is the meaning of this king! What is left is to make up for the deficiency.
, solid benevolence and righteousness, this is called 'shrinking', even though there are thousands of people in Qin, they are going, they are going!"
The atmosphere at the table was obviously aroused. The two sons discussed enthusiastically how important going to Kaifeng was for the economy and people's livelihood. They unanimously expressed their respect to Lu Bo and no longer seemed to care about Lu Bo's status as a commoner. Lu Bo spoke warmly.
He responded to Erzi's admiration, secretly thinking that his previous ideas might have to be overthrown. Before setting off, under the auspices of Lord Xinling, the main executors of this operation, Lu, Cao, Tang, etc., and Xinling
Jun's retainers had carefully discussed the possible situation of Kaifeng, formulated corresponding countermeasures, and provided people who could be contacted in Kaifeng. However, among the situations discussed at that time, there was no such thing as opening a military market. After all, in the enemy's capital,
Under such tight security, all kinds of conspiracies are inevitable, and opening a military market is tantamount to suicide.
Thinking of this, Lu Bo cupped his hands at his seat and said: "Change." The second son made a gesture to please, and Lu Bo left the table, but when he passed by Uncle Tang, he stepped on it seemingly inadvertently. Uncle Tang understood and also
He called "Change" and followed him out. The two of them went to the outside of Zhaobi to undress and take off their clothes. Lu Bo whispered: "The people of Qin have set up a military market. It seems that they should make additional plans and report to the king."
Uncle Tang nodded and said: "I've been thinking about this too." He stuck his head out from the screen wall and gestured to a Tang who happened to be looking over. The Tang immediately turned inconspicuously to the outside of the screen. Uncle Tang said: "
Return to Mayi quickly and see Mr. Guo, tell the Qin people to open a military market in Qifeng and report to the king!" After hearing this, Mr. Tang was about to leave, Lu Bo said again: "Please come quickly, Mr. Guo and his son... No, we will return at night.
Chapter completed!