Chapter 198 The Expelled Genius

Liu Guo, the imperial capital, Jingzhou. Jingzhou's name comes from the abbreviation of "blue strands on a rough road, opening up a new state in a place full of thorns". This is the testimony of the time when Legalism was first established.

Today, under the governance of Legalism, the huge Liu Kingdom is stronger than ever, and it seems to have an infinite future.

When Changlin's three ironclad ships came to the seaside of Liu Guo, a discussion was going on in Liu Guochaotang. The representative of the young people in the Liu Kingdom, Gongsun Wushang, who was recognized as a genius, was talking freely.

"Your Majesty, Liu Guo seems to be strong and prosperous now, but in fact, disasters are already hidden in it."

Grand Master Liu Guo immediately objected, "The current Liu State is very good, and there is no problem. We have governed the country like this for more than three thousand years. If there is a problem, can we wait until now?"

The Taishi's words immediately received too much support. Yes, if there is a problem, how could Liu Guo develop safely for more than three thousand years? Since there have been no problems for more than three thousand years, there is only one result - there is no problem at all!

What does it mean to stand the test of time, this is it!

Gongsun Wushang's words were forceful, "Your Majesty, maybe there was no problem in the past, but now there is a problem. That is, the idea of ​​rejuvenating the country through industry and commerce from the north has brought us new changes. If we can't use this new absorb and utilize ideas from..."

"Shut up!" Gongsun Wushang didn't finish his sentence, Liu Guo's Taiwei also said, "You are speaking for those businessmen. Do you know our Liu Guo's fundamental strategy?

If you don't know, let me tell you: take the law as the key link, firmly unite the whole country, and concentrate the fate of the whole country on His Majesty.

You said that you want to rejuvenate the country through industry and commerce, which is to make Liu Guo fall apart. "

Gongsun Wushang turned his head to look at Taiwei angrily: "My lord, there is something wrong with what you said. Don't we have any businessmen in our country now? Besides, although we ruled the country with strict laws in the past, there were many complaints in the country. Now the dark waves are raging. , the people complained, and more and more people wanted to escape from labor.

After more than three thousand years of accumulation, the common people..."

"Are you speaking for the people?" The prime minister also spoke. In this way, the three princes in the Liu Guochao hall collectively opposed Gongsun Wushang's remarks, and this conclusion can almost be settled.

Gongsun Wushang looked around, and suddenly raised his head to look at the emperor, "Your Majesty, Liu Guo has reached the time for reform, otherwise the country will be in danger!"

"Scaremongering!" the Prime Minister said in a stern tone, "How much can some ordinary people do. In terms of cultivation, they are not as good as soldiers. Even if a hundred thousand ordinary people rebel, sending a thousand Foundation Establishment masters can kill them all! These untouchables are simply Don't worry, I will kill anyone who dares to mess around! If you kill too many, naturally there will be no rebels."

The Grand Master also immediately agreed: "That's right! Those who dare to rebel must be suppressed, and those who rebel seriously will be punished by the three or even nine clans. You don't need to care about the lives of the people, the masters of practice are the fundamental. As long as all the masters of practice are recruited and arranged for official positions, We will be able to firmly grasp Liu Guo. People, it is not enough!"

The Taiwei also sneered, "I Liu Guo has a million troops and a hundred thousand foundation-building masters. Who dares to rebel!"

Gongsun Wushang was also furious, "Dare to ask Taiwei, do you rule the army according to the law?"

"Of course!" Taiwei replied without hesitation, in fact, there was no other way to answer.

Gongsun Wushang suddenly sneered, "May I ask Taiwei, how many people are there in the late stage of foundation establishment in the army? How many people are in the middle stage of foundation establishment and early stage of foundation establishment? How many? How many are there really in each army? How many vacancies are there?"

The Taiwei's complexion changed, but the next moment he was furious, "Okay, Gongsun Wushang, you not only stand up for the lowly people and businessmen, but even spy on state secrets. What's your intention? Tell me!"

Gongsun Wushang's eyes were stared straight, and finally he was full of blood: "Liu Yuntao, you are spitting blood!"

However, at this moment, both the prime minister and the grand master were on the side of the grand lieutenant, and they jointly wrote a letter: "Your Majesty, Gongsun Wushang has a false name and has suspicious intentions. Please deprive Gongsun Wushang of all his titles, demote him to a pariah, and expel him from the country."

The surrounding ministers shouted in unison: "The ministers wait for a second opinion."

Things have come to such an extent that His Majesty the Emperor can only sigh.

Gongsun Wushang was dumbfounded. He never dreamed that he would make a proposal to the country, but the result would be so tragic. Soon guards came over and brutally tore off Gongsun Wushang's badge and other status symbols, including the jade crown on his head. He even pulled out a lot of hair, and the blood immediately blurred Gongsun Wushang's eyes.

At this moment, a master of the Golden Core stage came galloping from the east, "Your Majesty, there is a big ship coming from the sea. It is said that it is from the northern Great Xia Kingdom, and it is said that it wants to do business with us."

"Beach? Big ship? Great Xia Kingdom?" His Majesty Liu Guo was puzzled, "Didn't it mean that the Great Xia Kingdom is going to be torn apart? Does the current Great Xia Kingdom still have the ability to do business?"

The prime minister was well informed, "Your Majesty, I am afraid it is Anyang of the Great Xia Kingdom. I heard that Anyang has recently acquired some ironclad ships, and it is probably this big ship. Maybe we can really try to communicate with Anyang. I heard that Anyang has many good things. .”

Emperor Liu Guo nodded: "Then see you."

It is more than five hundred miles from the sea to the capital of the Liu Kingdom. In the evening, Chang Lin brought only a few people to Jingzhou and entered the palace.

After some etiquette, Prime Minister Liu Guo was allowed to go forward to inquire, but Chang Lin was a little dazed when the prime minister opened his mouth. "Are you a general? It's only at the early stage of the Golden Core Stage. Has the Great Xia Kingdom declined to this extent? Our generals all require those in the late Golden Core Stage.

Is your Great Xia Kingdom really capable and qualified to do business with our Liu Kingdom? Are you coming to surrender to us? "

General Chang Lin was stunned immediately, and finally sighed after a long time, "Your Excellency is joking, I am just a young general, with only three boats under him, less than five hundred people."

"Okay, okay, so you come to Tongshang, what do you want to sell? What do you want to get from us?"

This time Chang Lin was no longer sluggish, "There are many items that we want to sell, ranging from general industrial products to arms, as long as we have them, we are willing to sell them. What we want to obtain is also very simple, the market. To be exact, We're here to make money."

The prime minister was aggressive: "You come to make money, so why should we do business with you?"

"We have a lot of good things here. Weapons and armor with better quality than the market price, stainless steel that will not rust, big clocks that can keep time, crystal clear glass mirrors, dazzling lanterns, and even Including cannons comparable to Jin Danqi's full attack, a large number of sea soul silk, and so on.

As long as we do business with us, Liu Guo's military power can be increased a lot.

Since it is a trade, of course it must be a win-win situation.

In addition, representatives of Liu Guo were also invited to participate in the second industrial expo. "