Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 361 Economic Independence Only Can Country Independence!

"A strategy to destroy Qin?"

Zhu Xi was a little confused.

He knew that Shang Yang's reform was a critical time for Qin to become a powerful country.

As the leader, Shang Yang can be said to be a great hero of Qin, but of course he ended up a bit miserable in the end.

Why is it that Shang Yang will assist Wei to destroy Qin?
Su Jing nodded and said: "Yes, it is a strategy to destroy Qin. Shang Yang is in Wei, so he will naturally serve Wei."

"There are two strategies for destroying Qin. First, use Wei's geographical advantage to continue Jin's economic blockade policy. Wei can use its geographical advantage and hegemony to deter other countries and ensure that Qin cannot Large-scale trade with other countries. When Qin is unable to carry out large-scale trade with foreign countries, and Qin's own industrial structure is not complete enough to be self-sufficient, then an economic crisis will definitely erupt. This is the economic warfare strategy proposed by Shang Yang .”

Hearing this, Zhu Xing brows were full of doubts and said: "Why the economic crisis will break out if we can't carry out large-scale foreign trade, the students don't understand."

This was originally a simple common sense for people in Su Jing's previous life, but Zhu Xi, an 'ancient man', did not understand it very well.

Su Jing said lightly: "King Qin, you missed a key point, your own industrial structure is insufficient."

"Although Qin's territory is not small, it is located in the west, and the climate conditions are not good. There are not many suitable crops for growth, and the food problem can barely be solved. But in other aspects, such as mulberry and hemp used for textiles, etc., But it is not so easy to grow. People often talk about food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. These clothes are used to cover the body, and they are also used to keep out the cold. The Qin State went deep into the northwest inland. If you solve the problem of clothes, then the price of clothes will inevitably rise sharply. When the price of clothes rises, the prices of other commodities will also collapse, because people who grow food also need clothes, and they spend a lot of money on clothes, and they have no money in hand. , can only be repaired from other places, it is like a chain, if there is a problem with one link, the whole link will be broken."

"Therefore, a complete self-sufficient industrial structure is very important for a country. The important resources do not need to be restricted by other countries, so that the development can be stable and smooth."

"One of Shang Yang's methods of destroying the Qin Dynasty can be said to be a very clever economic strategy, and it is very useful!"

After listening to Su Jing's simple and clear example, Zhu Xi immediately understood.

"So that's the case. Unexpectedly, this is an economic war. It is really an eye-opener for students."

Zhu Xing said with emotion.

Su Jing continued: "Let's talk about Shang Yang's second method of destroying Qin. He suggested that Wei Guo should launch an attack on Qin every spring. He didn't want any results, but asked Qin to mobilize a large number of people to achieve Missed the purpose of the farming season."

"In this way, it can fundamentally affect Qin's agriculture. If you miss the farming season, even if you can't completely eliminate the output of grain, it will definitely reduce the output greatly."

"It only needs to come a few more times, and Qin's food will be exhausted. Qin's desire to buy food is blocked by Wei's trade barriers. Qin, which has no food, doesn't even need to attack, and the people themselves will be in chaos. .”

"It can be said that Shang Yang's two methods, with trade and food as the starting point, have accurately grasped the lifeline of Qin State. If it can be implemented smoothly, Qin State will undoubtedly die."

"pity……"

Having said that, Su Jing paused.

Su Jing doesn't need to explain what happened next. Everyone knows that Qin did not perish, but became stronger and stronger, eventually destroying the six kingdoms and achieving great unification.

Zhu Xi said: "What are the kings of Wei Guo thinking about? It's stupid for people like Shang Yang not to listen to what they say!"

In Zhu Yu's view, Shang Yang is an absolute talent, and these two strategies to destroy Qin are even more brilliant.

Su Jing said indifferently: "King Qin, you can't say that. Although Shang Yang was the prime minister of Wei State at that time, he was just a young man with no reputation. Qin State was weak, and Wei State had other opponents to deal with. , it’s understandable that the top leaders of Wei State don’t adopt it.”

"After all, at that time, none of them knew that Shang Yang behind him could make such a powerful reform. This is the limitation of history. People in it do not have an omniscient perspective. They cannot see the whole picture clearly, so they cannot Made the absolutely right choice."

After the three families were divided into the Jin Dynasty, the Wei State quickly became stronger and completed the reform.

Su Jing himself did not underestimate Wei Guo.

Everything can only be said to be fate.

"And after that?"

Zhu Xi turned to Su Jing and asked.

Su Jing smiled and continued: "After that, Shang Yang was so angry that he ran directly to Qin State and told his two strategies to destroy Qin directly to Qin Xiaogong, the king of Qin State at that time."

"This statement immediately shocked Qin Xiaogong into a cold sweat. As the king of Qin, he naturally knew how terrible Shang Yang's two methods of destroying Qin were. It can be said that if Wei really adopted it, then Qin would There is really no other possibility except to destroy the country.”

"At the same time, Qin Xiaogong also considered that even if the current state of Wei has not adopted Shang Yang's method, it does not mean that it will not in the future. After all, Shang Yang's teacher is Gong Shucuo, and no one can say for sure."

"So in order to avoid such a situation, we have to solve these two problems as soon as possible before Wei Guo reacts. As for the solution, Qin Xiaogong naturally thought of Shang Yang in front of him, and Shang Yang's trip That’s what it’s for.”

"Shang Yang is very confident. Since he can propose two strategies to destroy Qin, he naturally has a strategy to make up for these two weaknesses of Qin. With the support of Qin Xiaogong, Shang Yang began to implement his own set of plans in Qin. The content of the plan is A lot, to put it simply, is to adjust the industrial structure of Qin State, so that Qin State can be self-sufficient and become a relatively stable and independent economy, so as to avoid the economic blockade of Wei State or even other powerful countries. After all, Qin State is not Wei State at all. For a long period of time, their opponents will have to face the blockade of Wei State that may appear at any time."

"This plan, I call it the Qin State Economic Independence Plan! As long as Qin State can be self-sufficient, whether Wei State or other countries block Qin State, Qin State will be able to develop and strengthen itself unhurriedly."

"Then King Qin, do you think that if Qin wants to be economically independent, what resources do Qin need to be self-sufficient?"

Faced with Su Jing's question, Zhu Xi immediately thought about it, and after a while he replied: "Food must be one of them. The people depend on food, and eating is the first, and then there are copper mines and iron mines, because The growth of the Qin State cannot be based on lip service alone. The army and weapons are necessary. Only with copper and iron can we have powerful weapons and be qualified to counterattack the State of Wei." "Well, yes, the two you mentioned, King Qin, are both It is a resource that Qin needs very much."

Su Jing nodded, expressing his approval of Zhu Xi's answer, but just after he finished complimenting, he changed his voice: "But there is one thing that King Qin didn't mention."

"What is it?"

Zhu Xing immediately asked.

Su Jing replied: "Salt."

Salt!
As soon as Su Jing's words came out, Zhu Xi immediately reacted, and there was no need for too much explanation.

Because in ancient times, salt was one of the most important resources, comparable to that of a great country.

In ancient society, salt was a daily necessity and the most critical product, and its use was related to the stability of the country and society.Therefore, in ancient times, table salt has always been controlled by the state.Its taxation is second to the land tax.

Therefore, there is another saying: Salt is half of the world's endowment.

Su Jing continued: "At that time, there were no larger salt mines in Qin State. Qin State was an inland country in the northwest. It did not rely on the sea and had no sea salt to eat. The salt that the people of Qin State ate was basically only Buying from abroad, the situation of copper and iron is not far from that of salt.”

"In this way, the easiest problem to solve is the food problem. Open up more wasteland, reward production, and reduce taxes. This is the easiest policy to promote food production."

"Salt, copper and iron are two resources that can only be obtained through foreign trade. We need to choose our trading partners carefully. A big country like Wei or South Korea's Zhao can be used as a trading partner, but it cannot be the main trading partner. On the one hand These countries, as trade partners, Qin State, need bloodletting, and on the other hand, they are easy to be restrained, and the most suitable trade partner is Chu State.”

"Chu State is geographically adjacent to Qin State and has convenient transportation. In terms of alliance relationship, Chu State and Qin State have become back-to-back allies in order to fight against Wei State and the Three Jin Alliance. It can be said that they share the same hatred and have a bitter feud. "

"And the most important point is that whether it is copper, iron or salt, Chu State has abundant reserves, which can fully meet Qin State's trade needs."

"In order to ensure trade security and national security, Qin State needs to maintain friendly relations with Chu State for a long period of time. Since Qin Xiaogong, Qin State and Chu State have been on good terms. Even after Qin Xiaogong, Qin State King Huiwen directly married Miyue, a woman from Chu State, as his wife, an obvious political marriage."

"In addition to King Qin himself, the high-ranking nobles of Qin State at that time also began to marry Chu State on a large scale. This was for the union with Chu State, but it also led to some unfavorable consequences. The content of the Qin State, the power of the Chu State is too strong."

"To put it bluntly, it is actually for the benefit, the alliance is for the benefit, and the division is also for the benefit."

"Qin can ally with Chu in order to fight against Wei. When the time comes to destroy the six kingdoms, it will not be soft on Chu."

"It's just that political marriage is a matter that requires long-term management. It will not be able to achieve obvious results in a short period of time. Whether it is copper, iron or salt, they are very important strategic materials. Chu is not so easy to sell. To Qin."

"So, the food problem needs to be solved first. As I said just now, the easiest ways to increase food production are to open up more wasteland to reward production and reduce taxes. But these are common ways, and Shang Yang doesn't take the usual way. Well, he tailored a system for the Qin State at that time, which quickly increased the grain output of the Qin State, does the King of Qin know what Shang Yang's method is?"

Another question, Zhu Xi felt a little uncomfortable, after all, he was fascinated by Su Jing's question.

But he didn't dare to show the slightest displeasure, and seriously thought about Su Jing's question.

If it were Zhu Biao or Zhu Fan, they should be able to give the answer immediately at this moment. These two have quite a wealth of knowledge reserves.

But for Zhu Xi, this question is obviously a bit difficult.

"Students don't know."

Zhu Xi shook his head, looking slightly decadent.

He knew that Su Jing was asking about the content of Shang Yang's reform, which must have been recorded in the history books, but he had no memory at all.

Still read too few books!

When the book is used, there will be less hatred, Zhu Xi can clearly understand it at this moment.

Su Jing didn't say much, but continued: "Shang Yang designed a brand new economic system for Qin, which I call the farming and warfare system, the core of which is the [-]th-class military merit system. Under this system, civilians You can rely on military merit or farming to pay more food to the country to earn meritorious service and obtain a title. To put it bluntly, whether it is farming or fighting, it is a very easy channel for class advancement."

"Compared with simple rewards, the temptation of class transition is too much for the common people. The people of Qin State are keen on farming and fighting. As long as the class transition is successful, it means the improvement of social status and the growth of wealth. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as a carp leaping over the dragon's gate."

"As a result, Qin's grain output increased rapidly, and the food crisis soon disappeared. At the same time, the relationship with Chu continued to heat up, and the trade in salt and iron resources became smoother."

"By this time, Qin's economy can be regarded as semi-independent. It is already too late for Wei to adopt Shang Yang's previous method."

"The strength of the economy has directly made Qin's national strength continue to grow, the population has also continued to increase, the size of the army has continued to expand, and the strength has also become stronger and stronger over time. We only wait for an opportunity to start a war against Wei. Take back the large territory that was ceded for peace in the past."

"And this opportunity did not make Qin State wait for too long, because Wei State and Qi State in the east went to war. The Battle of Guiling and the Battle of Maling took place successively. Mistakes in decision-making, the loss in these two wars is almost the same."

"Qin State attacked, and Shang Yang directly led the army and started the war against Wei State. How could Wei State, which had just lost in the battle with Qi State, be the opponent of Qin State who had endured and developed for many years, and was directly defeated again. Back then All the land that was taken from Qin State was also vomited back. This big victory not only conquered Qin State’s lost land, but also heralded the resurgence of Qin State.”

"Up to this point, the rise of Qin has been successfully completed under the influence of Shang Yang, a key figure. The core of Qin's rise is the rise of the economic field. An independent economy, this independent road, Qin is very correct."

(End of this chapter)