The hall immediately fell silent. Li Xian's question was really too big. Zhao wanted to cooperate with the Kingdom of Shang in all aspects. This was a big deal. If the cooperation was successful, it would bring countless benefits to the Kingdom of Shang.
But Li Xian's worries were also reasonable. After all, Zhao's foundation was there. If Zhao was inspired by the development of the Shang Kingdom, it might really be possible for it to surpass the development of the Shang Kingdom.
Everyone was thinking hard, hoping that they could say something representative - this was a chance to show off. In the Shang Dynasty, as long as you have the ability, you will definitely be reused; because the Shang Dynasty was expanding rapidly, the best officials were always in short supply!
Unfortunately, the first person to speak was Xu Ren.
"Master, I have two considerations. First, the Shang Kingdom is now expanding, and our tentacles are constantly extending. Therefore, we need allies! If we continue to implement the so-called isolation policy, we will inevitably be attacked by countless greedy countries, sects, and sects in the end. Second, there is no doubt about the foundation of Zhao State, but Zhao State's national system is also difficult to achieve. In my opinion, if other countries do not implement capitalism and do not abolish the old system, they will not be able to surpass us fundamentally. The emperor of Zhao State will not give up the power in his hands, and will not let the various aristocratic families of Zhao State control industry and commerce. Just this point alone is destined to make Zhao State unable to surpass us! Finally, I want to say one thing, the strong are not afraid of challenges; if the Shang Kingdom wants to develop, it should not be afraid of challenges! Now it is just Yingzhou! Don't forget, Your Majesty is from the 'Taihao Divine Court'!"
Xu Ren said the last sentence to Li Xian alone, and no one else could hear it.
Xu Ren spoke up, and the rest of the people suddenly realized and expressed their opinions. Among them, Li Yuanming also keenly noticed Zhao Guo's "arrogance problem", which was what Ji Buxian analyzed to Zhao Ming.
Suddenly, there were endless ingenious ideas, and gradually a real "best of both worlds" solution was pieced together:
First, the State of Zhao wanted to cooperate in all aspects, and the Kingdom of Shang agreed.
Second, there is no problem with cooperation, but the Shang Kingdom also needs sufficient benefits, including the construction of a 180,000-mile railway artery, an airport, and some land (which can be in another country).
Third, establish a political alliance and be on an equal footing - Zhao State can ignore Tang State’s affairs.
Fourth, help the Shang Kingdom expand its business and markets in central Yingzhou; and when the merchants of the Shang Kingdom encountered a crisis, the Zhao State had to step in.
Fifth, exchanges of resources, information, and practice.
Sixth, after completing the above negotiations, we can talk about the issue of gold.
There were countless other small discussions, and the group continued to discuss until sunrise.
At this time, Li Yulong contacted Li Xian through Lingtong Baojian and told him about the affairs of the State of Cai. The envoy of the State of Cai, Wang Zongbao, arrived in the State of Tang and requested the State of Tang to send rescue.
Li Yulong's purpose in contacting Li Xian was to have Li Xian dispatch troops from the south to threaten and contain the State of Xiao, so that the State of Xiao would be busy on both ends; in this way, the State of Tang could easily protect the State of Cai. With such a capable son like Li Xian, Li Yulong was not shy about using him.