"You are leaving your brother, don't you feel guilty in your heart?" the second officer asked.

"Yes, but if this continues, we can't do anything. We Merchant Marine." the chief officer said.

"We are not leaving them, just letting them live on the island. We will give them more things. One day, after we come back, we can take them back. This is a very good way." Then explained.

"I think that's the way to do it. It's good for everyone. We are merchant ships. Sometimes, we can't stop our career because of emotional matters." The captain finally decided.

"Okay. Let's prepare and put them on an easy-to-find island. That's it." The captain accepted the first officer's suggestion. He believed that such a suggestion could guarantee the safety of their ships to the greatest extent. . This is what they should do.

On the Intrepid.

"Head, do you really want to do this?" A sailor reluctantly watched the sick crew members being put on a small boat.

"It must be done. There is no way." The captain looked at those crew members pale, and everyone looked at all this dumbly. The crew could not believe that their captain would make such a decision. Abandoning one's crew is a big blow to a ship. In this situation. The morale of the crew will be greatly affected.

"We did this, it seems wrong today." The captain said.

"However, if we do this, we are responsible to our ship. We can only go further in this way." The captain said helplessly.

that's all. The merchant ship put its crew on an unnamed island. To take care of the sick. Some crew members who voluntarily stayed also boarded the island. In order for them to survive, they gave each other more supplies, food, fresh water, guns and ammunition, and various tools and so on. That's all they can do.

On the road of sailing, such things often happen. The reason may not only be disease, but also rebellion, punishment, and various reasons. However, there will always be some people who are abandoned on the island. Whether they can survive on their own is up to themselves. Such a thing is just a small part of navigation. That's it.

Xinzheng, South Korea.

"Mr. Zhang's thoughts. We understand very well." Han Shu said to Zhang Er. Zhang Er was after seeing King Han. He immediately put forward some of his own ideas. Zhang Er felt that the current Wei State still lacks its own armed forces. Therefore, he wants to use this opportunity to hope that the Wei State Provisional Government can set up his own army to protect his safety.

However, it turned out that after Zhang Er made this request. Han Shu was noncommittal about this request.

"Mr. Zhang." Han Shu said.

"Do you know. How much does it cost to establish an army?" Han Shu asked.

Zhang Er shook his head and said he didn't know.

"The size of the army dispatched by South Korea to Wei is three integrated regiments, three regiments, with a number ranging from 2,000 to 3,000. Their weapons and equipment, as well as the usual material attacks, are not a small number. Korea was in the beginning. It cost more than 30,000 gold to build such a force." Han Shu said.

"So much?" Zhang Er said in surprise after hearing it.

"This is still no detailed calculation. What we don't know is that the current Wei government has just been established, where did these funds come from?" Han Shu said.

"This." Zhang Er didn't know how to answer at this moment. It is obviously impossible to resume agricultural production. Because a lot of land is barren, the season is not right, and how much money can be obtained for the current grain after recovery. Thinking of this, Zhang Er denied his idea. Because in this way, there would be no equipment funds of 30,000 gold.

"This." Zhang Er didn't know what to do.

"I don't know. King Han. How did you do this?" Zhang Er asked at this time.

"Develop the economy. Develop the advantage of one's own country." Han Shu said.

"Develop one's own national advantage. But, what is Wei's advantage?" Zhang Er asked.

"Well, it depends on Mr. Zhang's own understanding?" Han Shu said with a smile.

"Oh." Zhang Er nodded and began to think about these questions.

"Currently, is Wei's situation okay?" Han Shu asked.

"Thank you for the help and assistance of King Han. Our situation in Wei is much better than it was at the beginning. Most of the people can eat well and get much better heating." Zhang Er said.

"It's just. That's what the current situation of Wei Guo is." Zhang Er said.

"En." Han Shu nodded.

"It's just that Mr. Zhang should also pay attention to it." Han Shu said.

"Also please enlighten King Han." Zhang Er said respectfully.

"Taxation." Han Shu said.

"If a government does not have fiscal revenue, it is difficult to maintain it, and the meaning of the government's existence will be lost." Han Shu said.

"So, Wei Guo should think of ways to collect taxes." Han Shu said.

"Tax?" Zhang Er asked.

"These situations. Let's consult Prime Minister Zhang." Han Shu said.

Afterwards, Zhang Er and Zhang Liang began to talk. For the current administrative method. Zhang Er has too much to know.

"The government needs sufficient fiscal revenue to guarantee expenditure. These are some tips from Qin Guo." Zhang Liang said.

"The government's fiscal expenditure can be used for education, medical and health. The construction of public facilities, such as the railway built by South Korea in Wei State, is an economic need." Zhang Er said.

"Why?" Zhang Er asked.

"Because this can increase the country's fiscal revenue." Zhang Liang said.

"Let's put it this way. Before, all of our countries focused on agricultural production. A lot of taxes came from agricultural production. But now, the country's fiscal revenue comes from commercial taxes and personal income taxes." Zhang Liang introduced.

"Before, our taxation was very simple, only levying taxes to one industry, agriculture, and agricultural taxation was extremely unstable. It was affected by the weather and various influences. However, if we face commercial taxation, the situation will be better. Many, as long as the economy develops, especially the unexpected commercial development of agriculture, it will be much more stable." Zhang Liang introduced.

"What does the prime minister mean to develop business?" Zhang Er asked.

"Yes." Zhang Liang nodded and said.

"Wei State is located in the center of the Central Plains. The location is superior. If Wei State can make use of its transportation location for commercial trade, I think Wei State will also have a very important development." Zhang Liang said.

"However, I am currently Wei Guo." Zhang Er said embarrassedly. Wei Guo had nothing, it was indeed the place where Zhang Er felt distressed. If commercial trade is carried out, at least some capital is required. However, this is the current situation. Wei Guo probably doesn't even have the capital.

"I know, Mr. Zhang is worried that Wei has no capital, but Wei has state-owned assets. Land is part of the assets. We in South Korea are building railways on Wei’s land, and we have actually used Wei’s assets. If Wei can sell the ownership For South Korea, I think it may get very important funds from South Korea. With these funds, Wei can do a lot of things, not only develop business needs, but also have his own arms. This is one of Wei’s This kind of advantage." Zhang Liang prompted this time.

Zhang Er felt very uncomfortable when he heard this. In this case, wouldn't he betray his own land? However, it is quite normal for countries to sell their land.

"If necessary, the State of Wei can invest in the future to buy it back, and the construction of the railway can also be purchased with investment. After all, the ownership of the railway belongs to the State of Wei. In this way, I think that the way that the State of Wei can use the land can achieve the purpose of the Wei State government. "Zhang Liang said.

"En." Zhang Er finally understood the cause of the matter at this time. When Koreans develop business, all taxes come from business. Business needs trade circulation. The development of railways is an important way for the flow of trade.

After the railway is completed, South Korea will be able to increase commercial taxes. Not only that, by operating the railway, South Korea can also achieve the income it wants. As for Wei Guo, he only got some funds by selling the land. However, think about it, Wei Guo can also get some benefits from business, such as increasing taxes. In this way, the government has fiscal revenue.

Compared with agriculture, the benefits are obvious. Commercial taxes came very quickly, and Wei’s dilemma would be resolved soon.

"In this case, we will accept it soon." Zhang Er nodded and agreed. Zhang Liang's words made Zhang Er see a situation he could not see before. Reform of taxation objects. If Zhang Er's own development is predicted, Zhang Er is likely to develop agriculture, which will lead to a consequence. Wei's economic development may be exceptionally slow.

However, if we develop business, the provision of commercial tax can enable the rapid rise of the State of Wei. Compared with the government formed by the king of Wei, it will have a great advantage, because the more trade, the more commercial tax. Business can bring great prosperity, which is obvious and real. This is the first time Zhang Er has seen such benefits. If it wasn't for Zhang Liang to explain to Zhang Er. Zhang Er is really unbelievable.

"Developing business can solve all current problems." Zhang Er said after Han Shu came out, the impact of this sentence is Wei's version of mercantilism. The development of business can bring great benefits, and it can also bring huge business taxes. Such potential has opened up Zhang's ears.

"Wei's Zhang Er is coming to us?" Shang Wen looked at the telegram and asked Meng Yi. Meng Yi looked at Shang Wen and nodded.

"En." Shang Wen nodded.

"Come on. We don't know what they are here for?" Shang Wen said.

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