"Yes, but now, our Great Qin is no longer afraid of the small countries around it." Zhao Qingrui smiled.
However, now is not the time to attack the Maurya Dynasty. Even if the Qin Dynasty defeats the various Xiongnu tribes, it will still take some time to govern and educate them, and it will also have to occupy Gojoseon and Japan first.
After these are settled, we will attack the Maurya Empire and the neighboring countries.
Daqin still needs a lot of places to build and a large number of prisoners.
Since there is no plan to attack the Maurya Empire for the time being, what to do with their envoys is another problem.
"Your Highness can be more assertive towards the envoy since our Great Qin is not afraid of anyone," Gan Luo suggested seriously.
"If what they want to exchange is ordinary, it's fine to give them some. But if it involves the foundation of our Great Qin, don't pay any attention to it."
"Mr. Gan's idea is very much in line with my opinion." Zhao Qingrui smiled happily.
She would never give in on the issue of food. If she gave them sweet potatoes and potatoes, it would be totally aiding the enemy.
Before leaving, Zhao Qingrui also told Zhao Wen to keep an eye on Gan Luo and not let him read too late.
After returning to Zhangtai Palace, Zhao Qingrui took out the memorial sent back by Zhang Han again.
The Maurya Empire is far away from the Qin Dynasty, and they cannot reach that far. Of course, if they insist on doing so, the Qin Dynasty's elite soldiers will not be pushovers.
The messenger only expressed his desire for grain and seeds, which must not be given to him, even if they had any good things.
We need to think carefully about who will receive these envoys at that time.
"Go and invite the two prime ministers."
"You two are here, please sit down."
Zhao Qingrui quickly explained the purpose of asking them to come and asked what they thought.
"These envoys have ulterior motives. In my opinion, it would be better to kill them directly." Li Si said coldly.
The Qin Dynasty is very powerful now. Even if a distant country is comparable to the Qin Dynasty, it is too far away. Even if a war is to start, he doesn't believe that they will directly send a large army to the border of the Qin Dynasty because of the losses in the war.
"What Prime Minister Li said is also what I think. Judging from your Highness's attitude, since you have no intention of making friends with them and even want to defeat them in the future, there is no need to do those things to save face." Feng Quji said lightly.
The corner of Zhao Qingrui's mouth twitched. It's easy for you to say. They have a lot of gems over there. She also wants to make Daqin more prosperous through trade.
"Ahem, my two prime ministers, the Qin Dynasty and the Xiongnu are now at war, and the military pay and food and fodder almost take up half of the Qin treasury. We also need to rebuild Xianyang soon, which requires a lot of money and materials. The treasury is not rich either." Zhao Qingrui said hurriedly.
"Your Highness wants to trade?" Feng Quji understood what Zhao Qingrui meant.
"That's right. Before the war breaks out, we should exchange more good things from them to make the economy of Daqin more prosperous." Zhao Qingrui nodded.
"Your Highness asked us to come here to discuss trade matters, but many of the things in our Great Qin cannot be exported." Li Si also understood the intention. The current Great Qin is indeed not rich.
Because of the reconstruction of Xianyang, if the national treasury could not support the expenses of various parts of the Qin Dynasty, he and Feng Quji would have lodged an advisory against it.
After all, Xianyang is the capital of the Qin Dynasty, and Zhao Qingrui also wants to make the Qin Dynasty a better place. That's why the two of them supported Zhao Qingrui in transforming Xianyang despite the pressure.
"That's why we need you two to draw up a charter." Zhao Qingrui said seriously.
"This is not difficult. We will show it to Your Highness once we are done." Feng Quji agreed seriously. This was also their responsibility.
"Then I'll trouble you two. By the way, do you have any recommendations for candidates to receive the envoys?" Zhao Qingrui asked hurriedly.
"Since we want to trade, we have to make him feel that our Great Qin values him. How about letting Master Jianglu go?" Li Si suggested. Jianglu was the Pinghuai Order and the son of the First Emperor, so he had a high status.
"Brother Jianglu? Although he has made some progress now, he is still not smooth enough. Send him two more people to help him." After careful consideration, Zhao Qingrui felt that this was an opportunity, an opportunity for Jianglu to gain some experience.
"Lu Zhi, who is beside Your Highness, is not bad. How about adding Wei Xi?" Feng Quji recommended two people to Zhao Qingrui, both of whom were Zhao Qingrui's own people.
"They are indeed suitable." Needless to say, Lu Zhi had been following him for nearly a year, and Zhao Qingrui was very satisfied with her. As for Wei Xi, he was taught by Gan Luo, and his own abilities were not bad either, so he could be of great use.
"Just follow what Prime Minister Feng said."
Now that this matter was settled, Zhao Qingrui felt a lot more relaxed.
What the court needs her attention now is the border war and the infrastructure of Daqin.
Today, the Qin Dynasty is internally stable and there are no problems with infrastructure construction. In fact, due to the changes in the system, many people have spontaneously signed up for the official corvée.
However, the national treasury is now becoming tight due to various construction projects and wars. The arrival of these people from the Maurya Dynasty has provided her with a good idea.
Just when Zhao Qingrui was almost done with his work, Feng Jie came back and captured the remnants of the Yan State.
"Thank you for your hard work, Censor Feng." Zhao Qingrui said hurriedly when he saw the dusty Feng Jie.
"As a minister, I eat the salary of my king and I should bear the worries of my king. This is what I should do." Feng Jie said seriously.
"The remnants of Yan State have all been taken to the Tingwei Prison. Your Highness, would you like to summon Ji Xin?" Feng Jie bowed.
"Bring him up here. I also want to see where he gets such courage." Zhao Qingrui nodded.
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