Chapter 476: Economic stick

Qin gradually occupied a leading position in trade with other countries, which also began to establish Qin's status as an economic power. The composition of this status is extremely large and complex. Its agriculture and industry have provided a solid foundation for it, and the financial aspect is gradually influencing the six countries.

Although foreign trade is carried out in a passive way, Shang Wen is making foreign trade proactively carried out through this meeting.

Shang Wen understood that without these, Qin could not use more methods to quell the war. Shang Wen decided to wave his economic stick.

After two days of stagnation, the meeting continued. This time, Shangwen decided to take the initiative from the very beginning, not to put the two countries into a stalemate in a fierce battle.

"On the issue of compensation between the two countries, Qin is the mediator. It is obligated to propose a compromise plan. But before that. I want to ask the two countries. Do you have enough gold to honor the compensation?" Shang Wen asked.

"Our Yan national gold mine can naturally cash it. But first, Zhao Guo must compensate us. As for the casualties of the soldiers. We are not willing to compensate." Ju Xin put forward his own views.

"Then Zhao Guo, Zhao Guo has no gold. There is no economic pillar. What I think is a large amount of labor and food," Shang Wen said after taking over the topic.

"But the situation in the country of Yan is not optimistic. There is a problem with your gold mine. One of your gold veins has been mined. You are looking for it with all your strength. Are you?" Shang Wen asked slowly.

Neither of them answered, in fact it is true. The big reason why the two countries were able to sit down and negotiate is that there are major economic problems in the two countries. Zhao Guo's continuous foreign wars evacuated a large amount of labor, resulting in a shortage of labor in agricultural production. Coupled with the suppression of the feminist movement, popular sentiment was unstable, and there was a large-scale reduction in food production. The Yan State was extremely traumatized by the war, especially Qi State's large-scale military looting, and the Yandu Yan Palace was burned down. As a result, a large number of private houses in the city are also implicated. It's not just Yandu, but all the places that have been occupied. The situation is not optimistic.

"Since everyone can't come up with compensation, how about accepting a plan like mine?" Shang Wen said.

"What plan does the prime minister have?" Li Mu asked.

"Master Qin, please indicate?" Ju Xin said.

"I know that both countries have suffered a great deal of war trauma. Especially the country of Yan. The issue of war reparations you raised is very reasonable. But it is difficult to spend so much money at one time. Therefore, I suggest. You put the war The compensation items are in kind or gold. They are paid to the other party in installments," Shang Wen said.

Li Mu was about to speak, and Shang Wen immediately waved.

"My plan hasn't been finished yet." Shang Wen looked at his notebook and said.

"Considering the trauma of your war. And even if you pay each other's war indemnities in installments. I am afraid it will be difficult to pay the first sum. Therefore, Qin Guo will make great sacrifices as an intermediary." Shang Wen said.

"First of all, we limit this installment to five years. Do you have any comments on this?" Shang Wen asked.

The two shook their heads. Shang Wen nodded.

"Very good. Very good." Shang Wen said.

"As an intermediary, Qin Guo will provide a bank loan of approximately 100,000 gold in each of the two countries in the first year. Interest is calculated based on commercial interest. It is used to help the two countries recover their economies as soon as possible. Do you agree?" Shang Wen asked again .

"How much is the commercial interest?" Li Mu asked.

"Calculated according to the local commercial interest of Qin State. Probably very profitable monthly." Shang Wen said.

"How much is the sword coin converted to Zhao Guo?" Li Mu asked. He didn't want to be deceived by Shang Wen on the details.

"Well, it depends on how many dollars in Zhao country you convert into one gold. Of course. One gold here is Qin's gold unit. At the same time, the loan we provide is real gold and silver. Not paper money. I think I have already expressed Qin. The sincerity of the country, right?" Shang Wen said.

Li Mu didn't speak any more.

"At the same time, Qin also launched economic cooperation projects accordingly. Provide opportunities for economic recovery for the two countries. For example, Zhao can use the army to participate in Qin's foreign war. We can discuss this scale specifically. This is one of them. Second. The two countries can develop trade. You can draw tariffs from it, but I must emphasize that in order to encourage active trade between the two countries, I think you should lower the tariffs appropriately. Preferably less than 10%. The amount is used. In exchange for the recovery of the country's economy. I hope you can agree to this." Shang Wen put forward his own views.

"As for how the two countries operate and develop their economies, it is the result of negotiations between your two countries. For example, Zhao can export a large amount of labor. Qin has many textile factories. There are a large number of female workers."

"At the same time, Zhao State can do intermediate trade. Buy a lot of goods from Qin State. For example, glass, mirrors, leather boots, etc. You can sell it to Qi State, Wei State, or whatever. It's all right. "Shang Wen said.

"I won't elaborate on the specific operation here. I hope you can go back and discuss it carefully." Shang Wen said.

"After providing loans for the two countries. Give the two countries a year of economic development opportunities. At the end of the year. You will return the loan from Qin. At the same time, you are paying the amount of war reparations. As for the specific amount of war reparations, I suggest It is best for the two countries to reduce it. Or extend the period appropriately. This is good for both countries. Of course, you can also borrow from Qin. Qin is very welcome." Shang Wen waved.

Obviously, this scheme is very attractive. First of all, the issue of compensation between the two countries has been lengthened because of the time relationship. At the same time, they received loan support from the State of Qin, and the economy began to recover again. After the economic recovery, the issue of compensation is being carried out. In this case, it is appropriate to give the two countries a respite. Instead of stalking the compensation issue. Entangled.

"We can discuss the specific content." Li Mu first made concessions. This is a positive sign. Ju Xin saw Li Mu doing this, and also made concessions. After all, the State of Qin, as an intermediary, eased the contradictions between the two countries.

All three parties are winners. But the biggest winner is Qin Guo. Because Qin successfully used its own economic advantages to intervene in the two countries. Simultaneously. Take advantage of owning a large amount of gold reserves and use loans to enter the economic lifeline of the two countries. Qin's status as a financial power is being established, and finance needs time to give full play to his advantages.