"There is no problem in giving us pig iron. We also need to digest our output. But if we just use pig iron to offset taxes, we won't need much pig iron. The amount Gao Bin wants is a bit too much." Dong Ji said.
"Yes, but you can give it to him first. But tell him that in order to protect our pig iron transportation routes and avoid being robbed by the resurgent bandits, the Qinghe militia needs to be stationed in Qiongdu County. Then write a letter to the Qiongdu County Magistrate, asking him to retire and return home, and recommend Qinghe County Lieutenant Wang Liang to be the Qiongdu County Magistrate." Lin Hai said.
"I don't think Gao Bin will agree to having two county magistrates at once." The speaker was Wang Liang. As the designated magistrate of Qiongdu County, it was normal for him to ask this question.
"He'll agree. The war has begun, and the pressure from the Central Government has been enough for him. The new taxation policy has also pushed the people's patience to its limit. It just so happens that Xichuan doesn't even have soldiers to spare right now. Gao Bin doesn't dare impose heavy taxes in Xichuan, as that would easily provoke a civil uprising. However, if the taxes are normal, they probably won't satisfy the Central Government, especially the Ministry of War. He will definitely come to us and use more pig iron to offset the grain and money he pays to the Central Government."
Lin Hai, standing behind the desk, turned around and said to everyone, "This is our chance. We need to increase pig iron exports and provide guidance to facilitate the settlement of more refugees in Xichuan and even Xiangyun. Dong Ji, you will be responsible for preparing this. The intelligence department must cooperate well and carry out extensive publicity. Not only must we let the refugees know that we are here to accept them, but we must also open up various channels to prevent the Chen Dynasty and Cambodia from blocking our trade due to the war. At the same time, we must systematically reduce the pig iron production of the Empire, the Chen Dynasty, and the Cambodian Empire. At this critical juncture, we cannot allow them to become self-sufficient. Wang Zuo, I allow you to mobilize the action team within a certain range. For some diehards, it is better to eliminate them sooner rather than later."
Seeing everyone agree, Lin Hai continued, "We should get some returns on our investment in industry. Let's go and see what surprises the chemical plant can bring us."
Ling Yang, who had been standing behind Lin Hai, saw this scene and couldn't help but sigh. Among the dozens of counties in Xichuan, perhaps only Lin Hai was so keen on development. Speaking of county magistrates, Lin Hai was definitely the most competent one in Xichuan. However, if the empire knew the truth, it would not be so happy.
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