Walking in the countryside of Zhongshan, what comes to your face is a scene of autumn harvest.

Although the Zhongshan people are descendants of Bai Di, their eagerness to learn is indeed far superior to those of the Central Plains. This is also the reason why Zhongshan Kingdom was destroyed and restored again. Because in order to get closer to the Central Plains and because of the strong enemy's surroundings, they have a deep sense of crisis, so they are more urgent than those of other vassal states to learn from other advanced cultures and civilizations.

For example, in today's agriculture, Zhongshan, the current agricultural tools are more often used in Dai County's shovels and picks, and the popularity of iron agricultural tools is even larger than that in Dai County.

Due to the superiority of iron farm tools, the people of Zhongshan Kingdom were able to reclaim more wasteland and cultivate the land in a careful way. Therefore, relatively speaking, the grain output was much higher than that of the surrounding vassal states.

However, the food prices in this era were not high, and the grain was low and the farmers were hurt, which seriously restricted the people's production enthusiasm. At the same time, in this era, the largest group of industrial products consumer groups was this group of ordinary people. Because the food prices produced were low, they could not drive the economy. What Zhao Xing saw along the way was that the low food prices. Although the people worked hard and were about to get a bumper harvest, they could only store the food at home and still lived a tight life.

"This is not good." Seeing this situation, Zhao Xing shook his head sympathetically at the Zhongshan officials who were following him and the prince sent to accompany him.

As long as Zhao Xing said it was not good, it was definitely not good. He had to give the best solution. According to the words of this era, it was necessary to change and make things perfect.

Of course, the officials in Zhongshan knew about this situation, but could only smile bitterly and shake their heads: "Originally, we had a good relationship with Yan and Qi. A part of the grain produced every year could be sold to these two countries so that the people could get money and improve their lives. But since we occupied the thirty cities of Yan, the grain could no longer be sold to Yan. Similarly, because the prime ministers of the five countries, Qi was disdainful to sit side by side with our king. In order to enhance the morale of the military and civilians, the King of Zhongshan of my family made himself king, which offended Qi again. Although Qi did not send troops to attack us, it also blocked us. Therefore, our grain could not be sold to Qi. South Korea and Wei were originally major grain-producing countries, and they did not need food. This was very difficult."

In fact, this is the most primitive level of trade blockade, and it can be seen from this point that the political situation of Zhongshan Kingdom among the vassal states.

Zhao Xing is a person who is eager for success and righteousness. Seeing so much grain stored in the hands of the people and there is no place to sell it, of course he cannot ignore it. Then he thought for a moment and said, "As far as I know, the grain transactions of the Four-Performance Clearance are very prosperous. Most of them have been sold to Qin. The current price has risen to the four hundred-dai county money. Why not sell it there?"

The official smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Although the price there is high, we are too far away from there. People ate horses and chewed along the way. When transported there, it is actually lower than the price in China. No one does a loss-making business."

Zhao Xing quietly proposed: "The price of Dai County is 400 yuan now. Because the people's income is high, the people have the remaining money to buy other supplies and improve their living standards. Why don't we sell the remaining grain to Dai County nearby?"

Dai County now implements Zhao Xing's policy of high-priced grain storage. There are two purposes of this policy, one is to make grain reserves for the future war of destruction of the country. It must not be allowed to appear in history. Zhao Yong destroyed Zhongshan, but eventually gave up halfway due to insufficient food. Zhao State was mountainous and had always lacked food. After the Battle of Changping, facing the powerful Qin Dynasty's war of destruction of the country, he finally had to take action and ask Qi for help.

However, the king of Qi at that time refused to lend food to Zhao because of his short-sightedness and fear of offending Qin and causing trouble, so he adopted a policy of appeasement. As a result, Zhao was destroyed because of food.

Another point is that from an economic perspective, the low grain price limits the development of industry and commerce. In order to drive the development of handicraft workshops and improve people's livelihood, Zhao Xing deliberately raised the price of grain in his jurisdiction by 100 yuan, which then led to the rise in grain prices in the entire Zhao State. Although Zhao Xing needed subsidies in a short period of time, it seemed very unprofitable and was opposed by officials at all levels.

But after two years of operation, the tax revenue in industry and commerce was much greater than the subsidies. This inexplicable economic operation that was considered by ancient people did not understand at all, but they were happy about the surge in government fiscal revenue.

In fact, this official also knew this situation, but he smiled bitterly and helplessly: "A man who fell into the city has pinched the passage for delivering food to the north, and he can only watch it, and he can't do anything."

Zhao Xing smiled slightly: "I have a way to resell the excess grain here to Daijun, which is ultimately the grassland. However, Zhao and Zhongshan have always been in a hostile position. I am afraid I can't do this, but it's a pity."

The official's eyes lit up: "If sir can sell the excess grain from the people of Zhongshan to Dai County or the grassland, this is a great good thing for the people of Zhongshan. Since sir, I can apply to the prince and quietly allow you to do so."

Zhao Xing immediately showed a responsible attitude: "As long as the prince quietly allows me, I will purchase the surplus grains from the people of Zhongshan at a price of 370 yuan per hu of money. As long as the people have money in their hands, they can live a richer life. This is the prince's benevolent government."

The prince was most willing to implement benevolent government, so he readily agreed to Zhao Xing's proposal and allowed him to purchase the surplus grain from the people.

This official immediately reported Zhao Xing's idea to the prince.

This is a good thing, so the concubine visited Zhao Xing as soon as possible.

Remember, this is Zhao Xing he visited, not meeting him.

This can prove that this prince is really for the country and the people, and is a true respect for the wise and rude. In this, Zhao Xing felt that he was very proud of his face.

"Zhongshan is sandwiched among the three major countries and is bullied. We must work hard to achieve strength. If we work hard to achieve strength, we need money. However, our output is limited, and the only thing that can turn into money is the excess food. We are in great pain for this. Mr. Han can come up with solutions for us, which can not only make the people rich, but also make the national treasury abundant. Mr. He should make the first contribution."

Zhao Xing corrected his attitude and adjusted his mood. Zhao Xing even felt that he loved Zhongshan more than the people in Zhongshan.

Is it contrary to my original intention to work so hard on the welfare of the people of Zhongshan so far? Now, Zhao Xing is beginning to be confused.

"Rich the country and strengthen the army, this is the foundation for us Zhongshan people to survive in the heart of the Central Plains." Zhao Xing withdrew his thinking that began to become messy and continued to work hard for this Zhongshan he loved deeply.

This expression of deep love for Zhongshan was beyond words, which made the prince deeply agree with Zhao Xing's remarks, and was also moved by his expression.

"Under the strong enemy's eyes, we must have a strong team of soldiers who can be pulled out at any time and fight at any time. This is also the foundation for our country's survival."
Chapter completed!