The Shang Kingdom is developing rapidly, and its speed has shocked all countries. Therefore, Jin and other countries have to unite to protect themselves - of course, they are still a bit greedy.

However, the prime minister of Jin State was not an ordinary person. After receiving the reply from "The Shang Kingdom is willing to join the alliance", Sima Xuan used this as a "tool" as soon as possible to withdraw his troops. This was also a little gain.

But the bigger problem is facing the alliance of more than a dozen countries including Jin State - the Shang Kingdom is willing to join, which is a difficult problem.

Agree to join? What's the point of alliances in various countries!

If you disagree to join? The Shang Kingdom will "stand from a moral level" when it revenges.

Let’s not talk about Sima Xuan’s sorrow. I have been thinking about it for two days and have been discussing it with various countries for a long time, but I just can’t get a satisfactory answer.

It was lunch at noon, and the servant came to inform him: "Sir, the foreign minister of the Shang Kingdom, Wang Shen, came to visit."

"The lunch can't be delicious!" Sima Xuan said gritting his teeth, "Go and invite Lord Wang over and let's have a drink together."

After the King of Kings came, the two of them drank a few glasses of wine without laughing. The King of Kings took the initiative to express their opinions, "Prime Minister Sima, I contacted the country for a while. The King of Kings said that in order to show sincerity in cooperation, we are willing to make such concessions.

First, the Shang Kingdom was willing to become brotherly allies with various countries and cancel tariffs on each other. The business paths of various countries were unobstructed in the Shang Kingdom.

Second, technical support. We will invest in setting up factories in various countries to promote the industrialization process of brothers and allies.

Third, financial support. Now the atmosphere of the great disaster in Yingzhou has become more and more obvious. In order to resist the disaster, we need more troops; this requires more funds. In this regard, the Shang Kingdom is willing to give low-interest loans to various countries, build troops, and defend the country.

For the time being, if these three items cannot meet the needs of various countries, we can continue to discuss them."

Sima Xuan's chopsticks fell to the ground. There is such a good thing in the world? The three conditions of the Shang Kingdom sound very good.

After taking a few deep breaths, Sima Xuan finally made a rational choice - to cooperate with the Shang Kingdom! Now, the breath of the great disaster is gradually becoming stronger, and drought and little rain have gradually begun to occur everywhere in the east of Yingzhou.

In fact, droughts and rains have begun to occur four or five years ago in the era of the Great Xia Kingdom; it has become more and more obvious in recent years. Everyone can see a huge disaster brewing. At this time, the Shang Kingdom "brained water" to support the construction of various teams. Such a great thing that is unsuccessful is indeed unnecessary to be rejected!

No matter what the Shang Kingdom has plans, let’s take the benefits first!

However, Sima Xuan was still careful after all - the Shang Kingdom was a brainless good man of ten generations?

But no matter what, more than a dozen countries in the east of Yingzhou were preparing to try to unite.

Especially Xiao Guo, after learning the news, he was greatly relieved.

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Emperor Xiao Liming breathed a sigh of relief, but Mr. Zhang Yuan, the Minister of Revenue of Xiao State, had a gloomy face. Zhang Quan, who was very active in the past, also looked ugly.

In the past month, the east of Yingzhou has been surging. The explosion of "Thunder Zhenzi" and the destruction of Qi on ten days have caused Yingzhou to be discussed.

In this lively atmosphere, the Zhang family was declining. The Yuan family attacked the Zhang family one after another. The rewards made the last loyal guards of the Zhang family gradually disappear - some were forced away, while some disappeared forever.

In such an environment, the Zhang family gradually became sparsely populated. Until now, the whole family was left with only family members and a few old servants, and there were no one left. The gates of the Zhang family were splashed with ink, and in the middle of the night, there were still firecrackers.

It's too much to deceive people! There was no other way. Zhang Yuan also asked for help from the Emperor Xiao Liming of the State of Xiao, and Xiao Liming also protested against the Shang Kingdom on this matter; but Li Xian threw such a "small thing" directly to Li Yuanming. After Li Yuanming saw it, he threw the matter to Yuan Yong, deputy prime minister of the Shang Kingdom.

After Yuan Yong received the message, he found that there was also Li Xian’s comment on the letter - very good.

Therefore, the Yuan family then let go of their courage and became more and more rampant.

After Zhang Yuan received this news, he was so angry that he was filled with smoke from his orifices; even Xiao Liming was very annoyed - Li Xian, he could not be like this in life; but annoyance could not solve the problem. The Shang Kingdom was very strong, but the Xiao Kingdom could not compete with the Shang Kingdom anyway.

"What's the situation when buying the Yuan family or the Shang Kingdom?" Zhang Yuan asked Zhang Quan, but his voice had no fluctuations, and he felt as if he was dead.

Zhang Quan said in a low tone: "More than 30 people have gone, and only six are still active. The rest are attracted by the Shang Kingdom and stayed, some are arrested and imprisoned, and some are no longer in the news and don't know what to do.

So far, only a few unemployed vagrants have been bribed, which is irrelevant; people with real status cannot be bribed at all."

"I can't buy it!" Zhang Yuan sighed, as if he finally made up his mind: "Forget it, we can't stay in Xiao Country anymore. Be prepared, let's leave quietly. Go...Chen Country!"

The Chen State has a land of more than 4,200 miles, which is slightly larger than the 4,000 miles of Qi State. It is in the north of Qi State, the west of Xiao State and Cai State.

A long time ago, in the era of Daxia Kingdom, Zhang Quan had commercial relations with Qi Kingdom, and of course had certain interpersonal relationships. Now that he can't stay in Xiao Kingdom, Chen Kingdom is the way for the Zhang family. With his understanding of industry and commerce, Zhang Yuan and Zhang Quan and his son believed that they would definitely be protected or even reused.

"Let's go, I can't stay here anymore." After a simple cleaning, the Zhang family set off on the road and left the back door.

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At the same time, Li Xian returned to the city lord's mansion, and there was another important thing this afternoon, which was to recruit surrender and betrayal again.

This time, the target of surrendering and rebellion was the officials and generals of Qi State.

After a period of investigation, investigation and screening, more than 30 officials from Qi State were allowed to enter the city lord's mansion to meet Li Xian.

Coincidentally, there is He Zhiguo, the former prime minister of Qi, and the Grand Marshal Li Hui.

Secondly, there are General Su Zhongge, Military Advisor Zhou Keyin, and Border Guard Ma Zheng.

He Zhiguo was captured in Ashan County, and Li Hui was also captured after the defeat in Ashan County. At the same time as Li Hui, there was also the superior commander Qiu Wenming of Qi, but Qiu Wenming failed to pass the inspection and was defeated.

Ma Zheng led a million troops at that time, trying to attack Yan Zhengqing's main force to gain time for Qi; but at that time, Qian Guangyao, the young general of Qi, did not block Shen Jianfei's elite, causing Ma Zheng to face attacks from both sides and was eventually defeated and captured.

Su Zhong Pavilion was originally guarding the eastern border of Qi, but Yan Zhengqing marched too quickly and Su Zhong Pavilion was arrested before he could deploy. But despite the defeat, Su Zhong Pavilion still has the ability, but it is not very suitable for the war mode of arms for the time being.

With a foundation, if you have a little "study" in the later stage, Su Zhongge will become an outstanding general.

In addition, all the former Qi officials who Li Xian met today have a distinctive feature, that is, their families are intact and they have no resentment towards the Shang Kingdom! This is also very important. Those whose families have died or injured, even if they have the ability, Li Xian will not use it.

Of course, these people must also be willing to join the Shang Kingdom.

More than thirty people stood upright, looking at Li Xian, who was not old in front of him.

Among them, He Zhiguo was most moved. In just a few years, this young man who was invited to give a speech in Qi State with a faint sense of persecution in Qi State has now turned around and destroyed Qi State. And he had to stand in the audience and wait for the young man to receive him.

Li Xian looked at each other, and finally looked at He Zhiguo, "He Zhiguo, we are old acquaintances, and I don't want to go around any circle. I just ask you, what is the reason that can make you let go of your hatred of destruction and enter the Shang Kingdom to become an official?"

He Zhiguo was a little surprised by Li Xian’s question, but he still answered seriously, “Return to King Xian, there are three points.

First, the past cannot be turned back, and Qi State has already destroyed its country after all.

Second, the Shang Kingdom made me curious and full of yearning in all aspects of systems, laws, administration, people's livelihood.

Third, people's hearts are inevitably selfish, and I see an infinite future here in the Shang Kingdom."

Li Xian stared at He Zhiguo for a long time, and it was indeed the prime minister. In three sentences, he summarized the past, present, and future, and summarized the destruction of the country, the new country, and himself.

Li Xian thought for a while, then discussed with Xu Ren, Li Yuanming, and Yan Ze'an for a while, and finally spoke, "He Zhiguo, there is a position that may be suitable for you for the time being, but the pressure is relatively high and the responsibility is also great. I want to use you, but I am worried about whether you can take on this important task."

He Zhiguo understood as soon as he heard this, and immediately swore: "The king will not let me down, and I will not let the king down; as long as the wise king has three parts of trust, he is willing to lose his heart."

Three points of trust... Listening to these four words, Li Xian suddenly sighed. At the last moment of Qi State, if the Emperor of Qi gave He Zhi State a little trust, he would not have ended up like this. Li Xian knew the causes and consequences of the demise of Qi State.

Despite his feelings, Li Xian still said that he was appointed, "Ministry of Education and Deputy Minister. For the time being, the Minister of Education is the queen responsible.

In the Shang Kingdom, education is the most fundamental strategy of the country; the future of a country is completely rooted in education. The Shang Kingdom's investment in education can be said to be at all costs.

Therefore, the Minister of Education needs wisdom, long-term and broad vision, down-to-earth, solid and hardworking qualities, and more importantly, those who are patient, perseverance, righteous, but also know how to adapt.

The Minister of Education, the top is to adhere to the national policy, the bottom is to respond to the people's hearts, and the front is to be pioneering and enterprising, and the last is to not forget the past history and culture. There are countless people's expectations, accusations, criticisms, and the right is to have the temptation of the world of flowers.

Ten years of trees and a hundred years of culture, and a hundred years of education in national policies is the first. Can you take this responsibility?"

He Zhiguo did not answer immediately, but thought for a while before he was determined, affirmative, and simply said: "Yes!"

One word, loud and powerful.

Li Xian turned to Wang Cong and asked: "Wang Cong, how much funds does the national treasury have?"

"One 70 million taels of gold."

"Give He Zhiguo the right to use 100 million taels of gold." After saying that, Li Xian turned to He Zhiguo, "Minister He, 100 million taels of gold is only the first batch of education grants; there will be more in the future. I won't ask you how to use it or how to use it. I only look at the results of education.

There is only one thing, before this, you can take out a month or two to inspect the environment of the Shang Kingdom.

Wang Cong, you take He Zhiguo to the Ministry of Education and report to the Queen.”

"Yes." Wang Cong turned to He Zhiguo, "Minister He, please."

He Zhiguo looked at Li Xian for a long time and bowed slightly. This was the first time that He Zhiguo bent down his back. For this trust, for this responsibility, and for Li Xian's words and thoughts.

He Zhiguo has never had more than five million taels of gold, nor has he ever seen it, and has heard that a country would attach so much importance to education.

If you invest 100 million taels of gold, you will have almost no requirements. It is simply a waste of gold.

After getting rich, the Shang Kingdom did not expand the royal palace, but instead invested a lot of money in education and social infrastructure. When the Shang Kingdom was changing with each passing day, Li Xian still lived in the old city lord's mansion.

After He Zhiguo left, Li Xian looked at Li Hui, "Li Hui, as far as I can see, your ability is not excellent. If you divide talents into five levels: qualified, good, reusable, excellent, and outstanding, you are probably in the middle of good and reusable.

Which position do you think is suitable for you?”

A trace of anger flashed in Li Hui's eyes. The formerly arrogant Taiwei was naturally unacceptable to such an evaluation. But he still had to surrender to reality.

"I think there are three positions that are more suitable for you when you are back. First, military supplies; second, army commander; third, foreign security governor."

Li Xian smiled immediately, with a meaningful smile: "I think you are not suitable for any location! Come and send Li Hui away from here!"

Li Hui suddenly burst into anger: "Why! Please give me a reason!"

"I don't want to use you! It's that simple!"
Chapter completed!