Imperial County Magistrate

Chapter 304 Jingguo’s strategic direction
in the Royal Garden.

Chen Kai and the six ministers sat around, the prince Wu Guanhai ranked last, and Zhao Kang sat side by side with the emperor Wu Rulong.

Wu Rulong smiled and said: "Now you can legitimately be called the Imperial Master. Don't blame me. I really don't know what to reward you for such a great contribution. You can't squeeze out the Six Ministers or Chen Xiang, right?"

Chen Kai smiled and said: "If this is the case, I will be willing to do so."

Zhao Kang smiled awkwardly: "Don't make fun of me, Prime Minister Chen. It's okay for Zhao Kang to do some heretical things. To govern a country, you have to know all the six orifices and know nothing."

"The Imperial Master is humble." Chen Kai smiled.

Everyone raised their glasses and clinked their glasses. The Minister of the Ministry of Finance was thinking about money at the moment and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, the Imperial Master has brought back 500 million taels of silver this time. This money is worth my four years of great prosperity." With more than enough tax, I won’t have to worry about money for at least three years.”

In the past, only the textile industry in Jingguo was developed, which was partly related to the fact that they had more women than men. Therefore, the domestic economy was slightly inferior to that of Qianguo.

Therefore, it is reasonable to be shocked by 500 million taels.

Chen Kai put down his wine glass and thought for a while, then said: "Master, how do you think we should use this money?"

Everyone looked over, and Zhao Kang said softly: "If it were me, it would naturally be used in two aspects. The first is to develop the domestic economy. Jingguo's textile industry is developed, but they are all small workshops. Use money to convert these small workshops Integrate them into one big factory."

"This can not only solve the employment problem of many people in the country, but also turn the largest economy in Jingguo into state-owned. Let the state control the production and sales of all silk cloth."

"Didn't I ask Yuanjiang County to send you a new spinning wheel before? Mass-produce this new spinning wheel to improve textile efficiency."

"Secondly, it is naturally used in the military. The military is the foundation of the country, and strong military strength is the guarantee of national peace."

"Building an army, casting ordnance and equipment, and training stronger soldiers. We have no shortage of iron ore now, so we have an advantage in this regard."

The Minister of Civil Affairs tried to ask: "Isn't it too militaristic now? If the military expenditure is too large, it may lead to domestic financial imbalances."

Throughout history, the military has always been a first-rate money-burning project.

Military pay, equipment, food, war horses, etc. add up to an astronomical figure.

Take Jingguo as an example, two-thirds of the annual tax revenue is invested in the construction of the army.

Therefore, the official salaries of Jingguo have always been the lowest since the Four Kingdoms.

It can be said that the whole country tightened their belts, which supported hundreds of thousands of troops to defend the country.

The situation in Qian Kingdom is roughly the same, except that Qian Kingdom has a small population and the number of troops is maintained at around 30, so it is better than Jing Kingdom.

It's easy to have so much money now. If you want to use it all to build the army, there will be no resources for other aspects.

Zhao Kang heard this and said seriously: "My lord, I still don't understand. The world is in chaos today."

"The general trend is like this. The strong will always be strong, and the weak will perish! If there is no strong enough military support, no matter how good the domestic development is, it will only be short-lived."

"Don't look at it now that Qi and Zhou have suffered a huge defeat, but both countries are seizing the time to restore their military strength."

"If Jing Guo doesn't take advantage of this great opportunity to work hard, then it can be said that we will not win this battle."

"This era is changing and progressing every day. If I, Zhao Kang, can make explosives, it is very likely that someone will make cannons, guns and other firearms tomorrow."

"If you fall behind, you will be beaten. If you are not beaten now, it is just because others don't want to beat you. When the time comes, others can beat us for a year, two years or even until we lose our country."

"At that time, if we look back at the words "militancy", we can only feel full of regret."

The Minister of Civil Affairs broke out in cold sweat on his forehead, and the others were also shocked. Wu Rulong immediately made the decision, "Just do what the Imperial Master said." After the development goals were determined, the next thing to do was time.

Leaving the palace, Zhao Kang followed Ye Hongxue back to Shangshu's mansion.

As soon as he entered the door, Zhao Kang couldn't help but hugged the woman from behind and greedily took a sip of the fragrance coming from the black hair.

Ye Hongxue blushed and struggled: "Put me down quickly, what does it look like in broad daylight!"

"Then I can't control it. I'll be gone for more than a month. Do you think I don't have it?"

Ye Hongxue laughed: "I am busy with endless things every day, so what do you want me to do?"

"You heartless guy, I can't sleep because of my thoughts day and night." Zhao Kang looked aggrieved, which made Ye Hongxue happy.

Turning around, he hummed: "There are so many beauties in Qi State. If you, Master Zhao, can bring back so much money, you must be doing well there, and you haven't met a few beauties?"

"Hey, you have wronged me."

Zhao Kang chuckled and said, "I have traveled all over the imperial capital, but I haven't seen the beauties you mentioned, let alone a confidante."

Ye Hongxue's expression changed and she said with a sneer: "So we haven't met each other yet, but if we have, how many more concubines will Master Zhao have?"

Damn, I got a little carried away!

Zhao Kang secretly thought that something was wrong, and suddenly his whole body became alert, and his body was filled with pain and pleasure.

The woman's face was red, but her mouth was unforgiving: "These are all listless. It seems that they are of great use in Qi State."

Even though he has lost his true energy cultivation, not everyone can withstand this move of capturing the dragon.

Zhao Kang's mouth twitched and he said hastily: "Tap it gently."

"In order to prevent it from going out to harm others, it seems that I have to discipline it properly."

"Madam, don't be so cruel!"

Zhao Kang, who was dragged into the room by his belt, shouted loudly, and the room was suddenly filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

dry country.

Autumn rain brings all kinds of sorrow.

Compared with Jing Guo's joy, Qian Guo is undoubtedly much more depressed.

Prince Xuance and the common people could no longer be seen making jokes in the outer city of the imperial capital. The palace of the King of Zhen was filled with white paper, and everything was dead silent.

Instead of being lively at all, the huge mansion was as quiet as a ghost.

The courtiers were frightened when they went to court every day, because they found that Her Majesty the Empress seemed to have changed into a different person.

In the past, His Majesty could be angry or happy, but now Xiao Linglong gives people an indescribable indifference.

The way he looked at the civil and military officials was not like looking at his own people, but more like looking at corpses.

Most of the time after the war ended, Qian Guo was settling accounts in the autumn. Counting today, Xiao Linglong had already killed twelve officials who had failed in their performance during the war.

Kill without any hesitation!
(End of this chapter)