After some greetings, Li Yuanming and Sima Xuan came to the simple hall "intimately".
After sitting down, Sima Xuan didn't beat around the bush. "Mr. Li, we are old acquaintances. Just say whatever you want to say."
Li Yuanming was confident, "I have a plan that can bring prosperity to the Sima Kingdom. If it goes well, in three years at most, the Sima Kingdom will have an annual income of 500 million taels of gold. Even if there are some setbacks, it can still achieve an annual income of 300 million taels of gold."
"Oh... Is there such a good thing? Why doesn't the Shang Kingdom use it itself?" Sima Xuan's face was full of distrust.
"I know that the King of Jin has doubts. But the Kingdom of Shao is a successful example. This plan can be summed up in two words: investment. Many companies in the Shang Kingdom can come to the Sima Kingdom to invest and solve the problem of a large number of refugees for the Sima Kingdom. They can even train a group of technical talents for the Sima Kingdom, etc., to lay the foundation for the development of the Sima Kingdom. King Jin, don't rush to refuse. Now within a radius of tens of thousands of miles, influenced by the Shang Kingdom, all countries are building industrial systems. But now the Sima Kingdom is a blank, without even a decent talent. And at a time of war, drought and other disasters, if the Sima Kingdom relies entirely on itself for development, it will be too late. Therefore, the best way is to use the technology, capital, and talents of the Shang Kingdom to develop the military and form a strategic advantage as soon as possible. As long as there is a strategic advantage and a sufficient foundation, the Sima Kingdom will be able to catch up."
The latecomers are ahead, but what happens after they are ahead? Li Yuanming didn't say, but everyone is smart. If they are ahead, of course they will have to fight! In this chaotic era, nothing can make you richer than war. Of course, war is also the way to lose everything.
War is a game for the strong and the wise.
Sima Xuan frowned and thought. He had to admit that Li Yuanming was right. Under the current circumstances, the Sima Kingdom had no time to develop industry and commerce from scratch. It was inevitable to obtain resources from the Shang Kingdom.
But there was one thing Sima Xuan was a little sarcastic about: "You, the Shang Kingdom, are not good people for ten generations. Tell me, what do you want?"
Li Yuanming smiled: "It's very simple, two words: interests. First, the Sima Kingdom and the Shang Kingdom officially establish diplomatic relations. Second, continue the 'offensive and defensive mutual assistance' agreement previously signed by various countries, and cancel tariffs between countries. Third, the Sima Kingdom must guarantee the interests of the merchants of the Shang Kingdom. Fourth, the agreements signed between the Jin Kingdom and the Shang Kingdom (a large number of unequal treaties) will continue to take effect!"
Sima Xuan was not stupid, his first reaction was to refuse. But thinking of Li Yuanming's analysis, Sima Xuan hesitated. After hesitating for a while, Sima Xuan could only sigh, "Happy cooperation."
"Happy cooperation!" Li Yuanming and Sima Xuan shook hands and made peace.
Li Yuanming was very happy. Sima Xuan was helpless. The newly born Sima Kingdom was not only blank, but also weak and sick. The support from the Shang Kingdom was a good medicine. However, the "good medicine" from the Shang Kingdom was also a bait for fishing.
But Sima Kingdom had no choice but to close his eyes and take the bait!
The two decided to cooperate, and the details were naturally negotiated. But it can be imagined that it will not be long before a large number of companies, groups, and businesses from the Shang Kingdom will land in the Sima Kingdom.