I seek economic hegemony in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 122 Li Heng: Set up my intelligence network
"I have a different opinion." Zhuge Jin thought for a while and said.

"What does Tzuyu think differently?"

Zhuge Jin picked up a piece of paper and said: "The workmanship of this kind of paper is not complicated, but the process is very confidential. I believe that when Shu sells paper to us, it will also sell to Wei, and the Wei people are better than both of us." Adding up to more, Wei Guo will definitely master this papermaking technology by any means necessary."

After hearing what Zhuge Jin said, Lu Xun couldn't help but nodded.

"If this kind of paper is popularized, the management of officials in our court will be more efficient, and taxation will be more efficient. We think so, and I believe Cao Wei will think so too."

Zhuge Jin continued.

"If Cao Wei had mastered this kind of papermaking before us and popularized paper-based official affairs before us, their power would have been greatly increased, whether it was control of local areas or control of military sources."

The so-called comprehensive national strength, as the name implies, includes the following points:
[-]. Economy generally refers to the production of the people and the exchange of goods, which is summarized in the court as the taxation of the national treasury.

[-]. The court’s ability to control local areas, including wartime mobilization capabilities, organizational capabilities, etc.

[-]. Army.Including powerful army management, vast military resources, armament manufacturing, etc.

Cao Wei has the advantage on both the first and third points.

The second point is that Ji Han is the strongest, followed by Cao Wei, and the weakest is Sun Wu.

As soon as Zhuge Jin said these words, Lu Xun's expression also changed slightly.

Because he was keenly aware that paper brought not only changes in trade, but also some changes in the flow of power.

As for the extent to which it could change, it was impossible for Lu Xun, the leader of the authorities, to predict.

He picked up the paper again, his expression serious.

An inexplicable curiosity came to mind, but there was still a bit of fear.

This fear only flashed through Lu Xun's mind.

"Does Tzuyu mean that we must also master this papermaking technique?"

"We must grasp that this is not a battlefield, but it is better than a battlefield."

Lu Xun was also in trouble. He was good at fighting, but this kind of thing was really not his strength.

"How to master it?"

Zhuge Jin thought for a while and said, "Paper is a very special commodity."

"how do I say this?"

“Every time it uses one, it’s missing one, so it has to be made in large quantities all the time.”

"So what?" Lu Xun was still confused.

"This determines that many papermaking institutes must be built, and there must be many craftsmen involved. As long as there are more people, they will naturally be exposed. We only need to send some craftsmen to sneak into Shu County and Ba County, wait for the opportunity, and master It’s not difficult, it’s just…”

"Just what?"

"If you want to master it as soon as possible, you must arrange more people, which can be businessmen." At this point, Zhuge Jin glanced at his son Zhuge Rong.

Zhuge Rong said: "I heard that this kind of paper was made by a young man named Li Heng from the Shu Kingdom. He is now the Minister of Industry of the Shu Kingdom. He is still responsible for making paper. I have a way."

"any solution?"

Zhuge Rong suddenly said: "It is difficult for us to get the papermaking technology, but we can let some people in Shu get the papermaking technology, and then get it from them."

"How do you say this?" Lu Xun and Zhuge Jin looked at Zhuge Rong at the same time.

"The benefits of papermaking are large enough. As far as I know, papermaking is still top secret, but someone must have spied on it. We are now looking for the official of Shu to buy it, but if we talk to some powerful people in Shu, we will say that we want to find someone If they buy it, will they get more ideas for papermaking?"

Lu Xun took a deep breath and said with a smile: "That's good, I'll leave this matter to you, but don't get into trouble."

"Here."

On the third day of October, Li Heng was looking through the accounts.

He asked Zhao Xiang: "How is the Nashang Division arranged now?"

"This is a document prepared by the Merchant Recruiting Company. It was perfected by Mr. Dong. It contains detailed business strategies and standards."

"Okay, let's do business according to this agreement."

Zhao Xiang hesitated and said, "Mr. Li, I have something I don't know whether to say or not."

"You can say it anyway."

"Is this merchant's fee too high?"

"Is it tall?"

"Those who meet the standard need to pay [-] shi of grain."

"That's not high."

"Not high?" "Yes, not high."

"Isn't that high?"

"If they can get the papermaking qualification from the papermaking factory, they can make money back soon."

"So, only the Gongqing family can get these places?"

Li Heng said: "Even if ordinary people get it, they can't protect it."

This is not just an economic issue, but a political issue.

At this stage, Ji Han couldn't directly fight against the noble family.

Li Heng also has a way to fight against the aristocratic family, but it is definitely not realistic now.

From a macro level, we must first gather interests.

At this time, Xue Liang hurried in: "Lang Jun, there is someone outside who calls himself Ma Yong and says he is here to see you."

Li Heng and Zhao Xiang looked at each other, and Li Heng said with a smile: "This guy is finally here! Let him in quickly!"

Not long after, Ma Yong came in.

Ma Yong is still chubby and blinks his eyes.

"I'm going to see Mr. Li!"

Zhao Xiang said: "I will leave first."

After speaking, Lu Zhi stepped back.

Li Heng looked at Ma Yong and asked, "Just arrived in Chengdu?"

"I came to see Mr. Li as soon as I arrived."

"Why didn't you arrive in Chengdu until October?"

Ma Yong smiled and said: "I can't help but eat, drink and have fun along the way."

Good guy, have you come to Chengdu to revive your life, or are you here to travel?

"Have you brought all your family?"

"Bring them together."

Li Heng didn't say much, but went directly to the topic: "Do you know why I keep you?"

"Because Mr. Li is a tolerant man."

"Are you sure?" Li Heng laughed, "I have wanted to give you a few heads several times, but you still say that I am a tolerant person?"

"Isn't this a gift?"

"I didn't send it because you were cooperative enough."

Ma Yong's heart sank, he smacked his lips and said, "Why did Mr. Li keep you as a subordinate? Can you please explain me clearly?"

"I need you to help me spy on information."

"Ok?"

"Pry out intelligence and develop spies."

"Why eyeliner?"

"He's the one who collects information."

Ma Yong immediately understood, but then asked: "Why is it a lower official?"

"Because you are very talented." Li Heng's tone was quite sincere.

In fact, it’s because your family is all in Chengdu and you attach great importance to feelings!

"Thank you Mr. Li for your appreciation."

"How?"

"It can be done, but what information does Mr. Li need to spy on?"

"Start from the capital, and slowly extend to the surrounding areas, so that no one is aware of it."

"A distinguished person?"

"Yes, noble man."

Ma Yong's heart sank. When he looked at Li Heng again, his eyes changed again.

What does this seemingly gentle young man want to do?
(End of this chapter)