Of course, despite what he was thinking, Song Gongwen still took the book handed to him by the other party. After taking a quick glance at it, he was speechless. He was afraid that he could only understand the meaning of the handwriting.
However, as soon as he saw all the words clearly, his eyes widened.
On the first page of the book, there were a few big, crooked words written: Border trade and maritime trade!
I only knew who Song Gongwen was by looking at his name.
Now you know what's going on.
But this was the first time he had heard of maritime trade, and he could tell straight away that it was not simple!
Immediately, Song Gongwen read it carefully without saying much.
This book is actually not very thick.
But the characters are hard to read.
So he couldn't help but read for a while longer.
The above content is actually very simple, but also very clear, that is, all border trade in various places will be handed over to the court for control, and will be conducted and controlled in a unified manner. If anyone wants to participate, they can, but they must pay commercial taxes!
At the same time, open up maritime trade routes, communicate and do business with several neighboring countries, and use part of sea transportation to replace canal transportation!
When Song Gongwen finished reading it, a look of shock appeared in his eyes.
Because in the Wei Dynasty, there was actually border trade.
With the grassland, or with the southern border.
But the quantity is not large, and due to various factors, it is difficult to proceed most of the time.
Especially the transactions with the grasslands were strictly controlled by the court.
They were afraid that some merchants would be blinded by profit and sell important items such as ironware, which would undoubtedly increase the power of the grassland.
But what if the imperial court were to control all these things?
Then this problem can be greatly reduced.
Especially commercial taxes.
It surprised him even more, not because it was a good idea.
But I didn't expect that the other party, as a businessman, would actually come up with a business tax method. This... is really...
Song Gongwen really had nothing to say.
"Sir, what do you think?" At this time, Sun Kejian saw that the other party did not speak, so he immediately asked.
"Your idea of border trade is indeed a good one. It can indeed increase the court's revenue. If it is implemented well, it won't take too long." Song Gongwen thought for a moment and continued, "But the problem is, I'm not sure how large the border trade will be."
Mutual trade is actually doing business, which is then implemented and controlled by the imperial court.
Once it is done, it will definitely increase the court's financial revenue in a short period of time.
At the same time, merchants are also allowed to participate and commercial taxes are added.
The court could almost be considered to be collecting money.
Easy and simple.
However, if the quantity is too small, you can't make much money at all, which is also a very realistic problem.
"I've learned all about this," Sun Kejian said with a smile. "You also know that I once did business with the grassland tribes thanks to my family's support. In fact, most grassland merchants have a great interest in the silk, fine wine, and other things from the Central Plains."
"Besides, the Central Plains also needs horses from the grasslands, as well as medicinal herbs like ginseng, so this business will definitely be successful."
"I made a preliminary estimate before. If we can establish the border trade in the northern border."
"Then the court's annual income will definitely increase significantly!"
At this point, Sun Kejian seemed to have thought of something and continued, "And there's an even more important point. Once the people of the grassland tribes regard the things of the Central Plains as indispensable, then we can gradually control the economic lifeline of the grassland!"
"Think about it, people on the grasslands have no fixed place to live and eat wherever they go, but what happens if they get used to certain things?"
"Besides, do the ordinary people of the grassland tribe really want to fight? Isn't it because they have nothing to eat?"
"But once we are able to provide these, what will be the final result?"
After hearing this, Song Gongwen couldn't help but widen his eyes.
Yes, for many years the grassland tribes have used military force against the Central Plains because they are used to looting.
Although this is easy, it costs one's life. But who in the world is willing to die?
If at such a time, people on the grasslands could be guaranteed food and clothing without risking their lives, not only would their dependence on the Central Plains increase, they might even develop a yearning for it.
At that time, even if the leader of the grassland tribe wanted to start a war, how many people would be willing to obey him?
"That's right, that's right, that's the truth!" Song Gongwen thought more and more.
I think this idea is feasible.
Perhaps because of this, the grasslands and the Central Plains will maintain peace for a considerable period of time, without interfering with each other. And this is the most important goal!
Immediately, he looked at him again and couldn't help but say, "Lord Sun, if your idea succeeds, it may ensure the stability of the Great Wei border for decades, or even hundreds of years!"
"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it!" Sun Kejian was flattered upon hearing this. He smiled and said, "However, the imperial court must strictly control and lead transactions with the grasslands. Last time, I suffered a loss because of this, resulting in a loss of tens of thousands of taels of silver."
At this point, a hint of hatred could not help but surface in his eyes, but he quickly continued, "Also, we need to control the goods to be traded. Coincidentally, I have made a preliminary list of tradable goods. Please take a look and see if there are any problems."
As he spoke, Sun Kejian took out a long piece of paper and handed it to the other party.
Song Gongwen did not hesitate and accepted it immediately.
The goods on it are normal and not much.
It's nothing more than things like silk and fine wine, all of which are under the control of the current court.
But soon, when he saw the last item on the list, his hands couldn't help but tremble.
Because the name of this product is: Wu Shi San!
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ps: typos will be corrected later
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