Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Chapter 533

Qingji was wearing a black and red-striped mianfu, a nine-pointed flat sky crown on his head, and holding the Longyuan sword in one hand, sitting high on the throne of the majesty's platform.

Sit upright.

After looking around for a week, Qingji looked at the officials sitting under the majesty's platform, and said loudly: "Second and third sons, recently, many lovers have reported to the widows, please ban Jingguo and set up counties in Jingdi to include us. under the direct rule of Wu State."

"After some careful consideration, the widow thinks—yes!"

"After Jing Kingdom was abolished, Jingdi was divided into three counties, namely Nanjun, Nanyang, and Yuzhang."

As soon as the words fell, two servants lifted a screen and placed it on the side of the majesty's platform.

Above the screen hung a sheepskin map, on which were drawn all the counties and counties of Wu State, which were clearly visible.

There were originally ten counties in the State of Wu, namely: Wu County, Kuaiji County, Jiujiang County, Sishui County, Minzhong County, Lujiang County, Cangwu County, Nanhai County, Xiang County and Guilin County.

Now, together with Nanjun, Nanyang, and Yuzhang counties, Wu has thirteen counties.

What is the population?
The original ten counties of Wu State had a population of over [-] million, and with the addition of the newly merged three counties of Jingdi, the population of Wu State must exceed [-] million!

What is this concept?
Anyway, it has surpassed the state of Jin.

The current state of Wu is a well-deserved country with the largest population and territory!

The powerful overlord Chu State back then was far inferior to the present Wu State.

The only one that can stand against Wu State is Jin State.

"Your Majesty Yingming!"

All the ministers followed the mountain roar and the sea tsunami.

Regarding Qing Ji's plan to ban Jing State and set up prefectures and counties in Jingdi, the ministers and officials of Wu State absolutely supported it with both hands.

Because, from the very beginning, Qingji's idea of ​​establishing Jing State was just a transition to make it easier for the local Chu people to accept being ruled by Wu State.

Therefore, the cancellation of the Jinghui Congress has long been known to everyone.

Anyone with insight can guess.

"Dazai."

"Chen is here!"

Dazai Jiran, whose name was called, immediately stood up.

"You are in charge of selecting candidates for officials in Nanjun, Nanyang, and Yuzhang counties. You can choose from Jixia Academy, or you can select talents from the local area after the assessment."

Qing Ji said in a slow voice, "We must make the best use of each person's talents and get their own position."

"promise!"

Ji Ran immediately agreed.

His responsibility as Dazai should be like this.

Regarding the selection of officials in Nanjun, Nanyang, and Yuzhang counties, Qingji would not be too overbearing, and had to choose from Jixia Academy.

Because Chu people have a deep affection for Chu's family and country, if Qingji does not give them any benefits, how can it be justified?

Of course, some key official positions.

For example, it is impossible for Qingji to choose the local talents, that is, the former Qing and Dafu of Jingguo, to serve in the county guard and county lieutenant.

With Sun Wu sitting in Jingdi, Qingji is not afraid of making too much trouble.

"Confucius, can Uncle Qin agree to our Wu State caravan going to the Western Regions for trade?"

Hearing this, Kong Qiu stood up immediately, bowed to Qingji and said, "Reporting to your lord, Uncle Qin has promised that the caravans of our country of Wu can travel unimpeded in Qin, and the tariffs can also be set in accordance with the law." Customary payment."

"Furthermore, Uncle Qin intends to send troops to conquer Xirong, and is willing to escort the caravan of our country of Wu to the Western Regions."

"Very good."

Qing Ji nodded slightly, expressing his agreement.

The "Xi Rong" mentioned by Confucius should be the Yiqu Kingdom and Wuzhi Kingdom to the west of the Qin Kingdom.

Since the Qin State officially became a vassal, for more than a hundred years, it has been expanding westward and annexing many Xi Rong.

There was Qin Mugong who destroyed twelve countries and dominated the western frontier.

There is no way, with the behemoth of the state of Jin blocking it from the east, the state of Qin cannot go east.

Yiqu State and Wuzhi State are two relatively powerful Rong nations.

It is said that it is a country, but it is actually a tribal alliance.

Not to mention the Wushi Kingdom, the Yiqu Kingdom was not destroyed by the Qin people until the middle of the Warring States Period, during the time of King Qin Zhaoxiang.

The lands of Yiqu Kingdom and Wuzhi Kingdom are roughly located in Gansu and Qinghai in later generations, and they are the only way to the Western Regions.

The people of Qin didn't know whether they wanted to please Wu, or they wanted to take this opportunity to open up trade routes from the Central Plains to the Western Regions and make profits from it.

However, no matter what, Qingji is happy to see it happen.

Qin is a poor country, there is no doubt about it.

Even if the Silk Road can be opened up and a large amount of tariffs can be earned, as long as the system remains unchanged, Qin can only be a military power, and cannot develop in all aspects like Wu.

"Wenzhong, is the caravan and all the goods ready?"

Qing Ji set his sights on Prime Minister Zuo Wenzhong again.

Wen Zhong replied: "My lord, the caravan has been fully prepared, and the scholars, merchants, and guards are all in place."

"The list of all commodities has been listed by the minister, please look over it, Your Majesty!"

As soon as the words fell, Wen Zhong presented a bamboo slip, which was then forwarded to Qingji for reading by CRRC Fuling Ling Hua, who was standing by the side of the platform.

After Qingji took the bamboo slips, he opened them and frowned.

As the saying goes, what is rare is more expensive.

This time Wu's foreign trade was aimed at Westerners' trade. The bulk commodities were mainly silk, ceramics, tea, and paper, as well as some scattered commodities.

There is no shortage of this paper in Wu Kingdom.

Guaranteed to fetch high prices in the West.

As for tea, because Qingji himself loves to drink tea, the state of Wu followed suit and planted tea everywhere.

Not to mention the mainland of Wu, even other vassal states, the way of drinking tea is prevalent.

In the family of Gongqing and Dafu, if there is no tea to entertain guests, they are ashamed to call themselves "high-ranking officials and nobles".

However, the silk and porcelain are relatively few.

Why is this commercial route from the Central Plains to the West called the "Silk Road"?
Because, the most popular commodity is silk!
The most popular commodity among the dignitaries and dignitaries in the West is definitely the expensive silk.

"Why are there so few silk and porcelain?"

"My lord, the craftsmanship of this porcelain in my country of Wu is not mature..."

Wen Zhong said with an embarrassing expression: "This is generally the case in all countries in the world."

"Porcelain in the past only appeared in the form of bowls, urns, and altars, without much painting, and the texture was rough."

"In order to trade with the west, the king ordered the craftsmen to improve the skills of making ceramics, but it was difficult to make much progress. There are not many qualified products, so they can be sold. Naturally, there are very few ceramics to trade in the west!"

"As for silk, my country of Wu also vigorously raises silkworms and encourages farming and mulberry. The craftsmanship is not inferior to the northern countries, but the quality of the silk produced is far inferior to Shu brocade..."

"..."

normal.

Every inch of brocade is gold.

At this time, Shu brocade has become famous all over the world, and it has a price but no market.

Even Qingji himself, few of the clothes he was wearing were made of Shu brocade.

(End of this chapter)