"In exchange, we can increase the amount of silk and give you some porcelain, tea, and fine wine."
The science and technology of Da Qi was still far ahead of its neighboring countries. It was able to fight against those nomadic peoples because of its superior weapons and armor.
If we send the craftsmen over there, the technological gap between us and others will be eliminated immediately. How can we fight in the future?
Besides, his Chinese Academy of Sciences is still short of craftsmen, and he can't just watch these people squander money like this.
As for the extra tea and wine that were given generously, they were all considered luxury goods, and luxury goods could quickly incubate the upper class of Western Xia.
If the entire Xixia upper class could really be at ease and relaxed, then Xixia would no longer be a threat.
By the way, Lu Chen has been working on a light-fragrance wine these days, which can bring some additional income to the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
"Secondly, since they have submitted to us, we should have them send hostages. And not just one or two, but at least a hundred of them. Have them come to our Great Qi to study Confucian classics."
"Third, and most importantly, you can give them grain, but the amount must be halved, and it can't be given for free. If they want grain, let them exchange it for wool! Furthermore, I hope to establish a rule whereby both countries can trade wool for grain, tea, silk, porcelain, and fine wine!"
ah?
After hearing Lu Chen's insightful opinion, everyone was stunned.
They had originally thought that Lu Chen was against aiding the enemy, but after all this, it seemed like they had given away more. And the only thing they had gained was some worthless wool that no one would want if it were thrown on the grassland. What was Lu Chen trying to achieve?
Looking at the puzzled looks of these people, Lu Chen sneered in his heart with disdain.
Don't you understand what I'm doing? That's right! I want to recreate the human disaster of sheep eating people in Europe!
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