The country of Bangla, South Korea's new army defensive fortress. Inside Zhang Shi's office.

"The Mengla people on the opposite side have retreated. Although they have received support from almost 20,000 reinforcements, they cannot lay down our fortresses and can only retreat." Zhang Dahui said helplessly to Zhang Shi.

"Hehe, they thought, but their abilities are very limited, and there is no other way." Zhang Shi said.

"Sir, I have contacted the Menggla people. They are willing to negotiate with us and restore peace as soon as possible. They don't even have the courage to refuse our request." Zhang Dahui said.

"Hehe." Zhang Shi just chuckled. Zhang Dahui very contempt for the timid behavior of the Mengla people, because such a person would not play a big role at all. On the contrary, it would become a cumbersome, but also It is precisely the Mengla people who are such a kind of people, that is why they have the prerequisite for cooperation. A powerful enemy will not seek cooperation.

"They will not impose tariffs. They don't want to impose tariffs at all. And they will give us one-third of their taxes. This is the cost of our troops, but the Bangladeshi people require us to protect them to prevent them from occupying them. The Prussia took military action against them, and the movement to occupy Prussia was very rapid. They seemed to be prepared for a large-scale war." Zhang Dahui said.

"Quickly. If they are quick, the **** Mengla people on the opposite side will not attack." Zhang Shi said.

"I just want to start fighting now, it's impossible at all." Zhang Shi said displeased. The Champus still have not kept up with the Koreans. They were in a wait-and-see mood at the beginning, because their military power had lost a lot before, and they might not be ready for war, so they held a wait-and-see attitude, but this kind of wait-and-see attitude made them miss the opportunity and wait to see South Korea. People have defeated several times as many enemies in defensive operations. What will happen when the Koreans’ accumulation of power is very large? In the end, Occupy Prussia will definitely go to war, but their battle preparations are not yet ready for war. it's over. They are late.

"We don't care about the Zhanpu people. We can tell them that they don't need to do this and restrict their military behavior. We also need to spend a lot of money for the safety of the Mengla people." Zhang Shi did not give up any kind of extortion. The way.

"Yes, sir. They have agreed. They opened ten trade ports in one go. The taxes in the trade zone are ours. We can build the land by ourselves. They will provide us with sufficient labor. In addition, they will give us enough. So as to keep it there." Zhang Dahui said.

"But there is one thing that I feel very strange. They want us to export a large number of arms and weapons to them in the treaty. The prices they offer are very high, and the number of artillery is also very large, according to my transaction with them. Tentatively speaking, they may purchase more than one million rifles, about the scale of more than 300 artillery pieces. These weapons are enough to equip the Mengla people with several times the strength." Zhang Dahui said worriedly.

"How much?" Zhang Shi was also a little surprised. He didn't expect that the Mengla people would need so many weapons.

"More than one million rifles and more than three hundred artillery pieces. This number is very staggering. The South Korean arsenal may not be able to meet their needs even after one year of production." Zhang Dahui said.

"What do they want with so many weapons for? Do they want to retaliate against us? They don't think that doing so is too much." Zhang Shi asked Zhang Dalai cautiously.

"So, I am also worried about this, but they are unwilling to tell us. They only say that they need so many weapons, and they will give us a very fair price." Zhang Dahui said.

"No, we can provide them with more than 10,000 rifles and 25 artillery pieces at most. We won't give them too many. Of course. Merchants are willing to give them. But the price will be very high." Zhang Shi said .

"However, sir, I think this is a kind of demand, or in other words, this is a potential market. If we can seize it, we will make a fortune, and if we don’t do this kind of demand, He will still be there. The problem will be solved sooner or later, so I think we can solve this matter better. After all, the stimulation of this kind of demand will be very amazing." Zhang Dahui said. Zhang Datai believes that this is an opportunity to make a fortune. Why does the Mengla people need so many muskets and artillery? What is the reason? It may be revenge against the Koreans, or it may be that they are in self-security, but for what purpose, South Koreans should sell to each other, after all, this weapon is not too powerful for them.

"No. We still don't know what the other party's purpose is. If they equip such flintlocks and artillery on a large scale, they will have too many. Once the number is too large, it will pose a big threat, I think , You know what this situation means. The advantages we have finally established will be offset by this huge number of rifle advantages. We can’t do this until such threats can’t be eliminated. It’s too risky. "Zhang Shi said.

"To tell Xinzheng about this situation, we don't agree. If necessary, we need to find out why these **** Mengla people need so many guns and artillery. They must explain, otherwise, they will not sell a single rifle. They." Zhang Shi said solemnly.

Zhang Shi thinks this is a threat, because the opponent needs a lot of guns and artillery for unknown reasons. What they want to do, this is a very huge threat signal.

Qin State, Xianyang. Prime Minister's House.

"Goguryeo's idea was rejected." Meng Yi said to Shang Wen.

"What's the matter?" Shang Wen asked, raising his head. He is busy writing something.

"The Goguryeo people need a lot of ships to open up the second battlefield. The ships that the Yan people sold to them are really broken." Meng Yi said.

"They need a good new ship, but they can't do it because their financial situation is really bad. As a result, the Koreans rejected their request. This is the case, but through this, It also made us understand. The situation of the Goguryeo people has already worried the Koreans. They must properly solve their own problems, otherwise, things will be difficult to handle." Meng Yi said.

"Well. This matter is difficult to handle." Shang Wen said embarrassedly.

"You know, Goguryeo does not have very good financial income. They only have mining industry and some foreign exchange, which requires a lot of labor. The situation is very bad. I heard that Zhao Guoren is digesting those Goguryeo people. I think, The financial situation of the Goguryeo government will certainly not get better there." Shang Wen said.

"That's why Goguryeo people still have a large number of war reparations. If this problem is not properly resolved, the situation will be very bad. This involves the interests of Qin's bank and other countries." Meng Yi said to Shangwen.

"Well. It's easier to handle when it comes to banks." Shang Wen said with a smile.

"Why?" Meng Yi asked Shangwen in surprise.

"Because the bank itself will not do business at a loss, I think they will definitely notice this and take some measures. Of course, the Qin government will also provide the necessary support. They need to do this," Shang Wen said.

"Yeah. I hope so." Meng Yi nodded and said.

"However, the Goguryeo people must find a way to solve some problems. If these problems cannot be solved, their situation will continue to be very bad. What the Qin government can do is very limited. I hope they can understand this. After all, Qin The government's influence is also very limited." Shang Wen said.

Meng Yi nodded. The Goguryeo government blindly launched wars and regarded war as a national management strategy. This strategy is very dangerous, because war itself is a gamble. Once lost, it will cause great losses. Such losses It is unbearable for them.

Goguryeo.

"The Koreans rejected our request. They think our financial situation is not very good. They don't accept the deposit, but only accept the full amount, otherwise they won't give us ships at all." Hawke said to Li Wending.

When Li Wending heard this, he didn't say much. If they take the deposit, they can get a certain number of ships, but if they buy it in full, they can only buy three ships. The difference is too big. Goguryeo needs boats too much. But they can't come up with so much money.

"There is no way, our financial situation is too bad. The Koreans know this very well. They are unwilling to take such risks, and such risks are too big for them. It is difficult to accept." Hawke said.

"Do you have any way to solve our problems?" Li Wending asked Hawke for help at this time. He was Qin Guo's consultant and knew how to properly resolve some things.

"My approach is to seek help from the South Korean government, or to launch military cooperation with the South Korean government. Such cooperation can greatly stimulate the South Korean government to participate. On the one hand, we give them certain benefits, and on the other hand, we Military cooperation with them. Or chartering ships. This is a kind of commercial activity." Hawke said.

"Business behavior?" Li Wending asked.

"Yes, if we are chartering ships, the Koreans can send ships to our military bases to transport materials and soldiers. We can bear the losses if they occur. This is the cooperation of the government. They get the money and we pay a small amount. We pay the money and the freight. In this case, it is more direct than buying a ship." Hawke thought of another solution.

"Moreover, Koreans can be brought in. In this case, the people of Qi may be worried about some things." Li Wending said.

"Yes." Hawke nodded and said.

"Yes, that's it." Li Wending nodded and said.

South Korea, Xinzheng.

"Cooperating with the Goguryeo government, Goguryeo people can really come up with it." Han Shu said impatiently.

"What do you think of this matter?" Han Shu asked.

"My lord, the minister thinks this is just a general thing, or that it is just a general business cooperation, and there is no important thing that can alarm government forces to participate in it." Zhang Liang said lightly, in Zhang Liang's view , This is just business cooperation, and nothing.

"Well, that's right. I think it is also a business cooperation, but it involves the interests of Qi people. You know, Qi people are also involved in the situation on the peninsula. If we Koreans participate in it, is it a bit too sudden? Or it may have caused Qi people’s vigilance. Originally, Qi has already had an affair with South Korea in the case of Jiaozhou. If this continues, I am worried that it will be very unfavorable to us. This matter, is it right? Be cautious, after all, ordinary things are handled in the same way." Han Shu said.

"Yeah. The minister thinks that it is not necessary. Lord, we can just explain it. Commercial cooperation is commercial cooperation. South Korea's attitude is only to make money and has no political influence. Isn't the Qi government doing this? Is it?" Zhang Liang asked back.

"Yeah." Han Shu felt reasonable.

"South Korea is only launching commercial cooperation, not military cooperation. As for military cooperation or other aspects, the South Korean government can completely ignore such things." Zhang Liang said.

"Well. Why do we in South Korea have to follow the attitude of the people? Just like that, let them do it boldly. As long as they can make money, the South Korean government may not necessarily stop it." Han Shu decided.

Qi State, Tian Heng Mansion.

"I found this at the border between Qi and Jiaozhou. People there discovered the oil that Qin people said. After some distillation, you can get some kerosene. At present, many countries are starting to work very quickly, especially some factories. A lot of fuel is needed. The price of candles is too expensive, and the effect of vegetable oil is not very good, but if kerosene is used, the situation will change a lot." Lou Jing introduced to Tian Heng.

"And kerosene is derived from oil. It can be said that the oil found in Jiaozhou can also be found on our side. Many people have already done this. They just sell simple oil to the people of Qin, or some Koreans who sell it. But the real profit does not belong to our Qi country." Lou Jing said.

"You put it this way, we lose Jiaozhou, it is not unworthy." Tian Heng thought of another thing. This made Lou Jing feel that such a topic is too sensitive.

"Oh. This matter has passed. Let's not talk about it. The strength of our Qi country is not enough. Otherwise, such a thing will not happen." Tian Heng waved his hand and said. For Tian Heng, Jiaozhou is a pain. Because of the limited military power of the Qi army, they could not solve the problem of the Chu army’s occupation of land. As a result, the Jiaozhou problem appeared. The Koreans have solved this problem. Now Qi Guo thinks If they want to recover, they can only wait for the opportunity, because their national strength is too limited.

"At present, I think this is an opportunity. Such an opportunity is also very important for the development of Qi. You must know that the gasoline that Qin people need is also obtained from this oil. We can purchase such resources in a unified manner and sell them to Qin people. With the passage of time, I feel that such things as oil are not only needed by Qin, but also by South Korea and Zhao. In this case, our Qi will occupy a resource that can be comparable to Zhao’s coal resources. Than." Lou Jing said.

"Yeah. That's right. Why don't we develop these resources? With these resources, we can solve many problems. These resources are also an important fiscal revenue." Tian Heng said.

"I think you are the best at economic affairs. It is more appropriate for you to do this. For many things, people in Qi are not easy to do this." Tian Heng thought about it and entrusted Lou Jing to do this. Lou Jing couldn't refuse, so he had to accept such a thing.

For the strategic resource of oil, because the internal combustion engine has not been widely promoted and popularized, its strategic position is far less important than that of coal. Qin also has oil, but the demand determines his strategic position is not very large. On the contrary, coal and iron ore have become important strategic resources, especially coal resources. Zhao Guo, which occupies a large amount of coal resources, is relying on coal resources to develop heavy industry, and this demand is very obvious. Therefore, Zhao Guo can develop. In contrast, the coal resources discovered in various countries are not many, and the related exploration is not very smooth. Zhao Guo developed because of this advantage.

The coal resources of Qin State are not as good as those of Zhao State. Qin State only has some high-quality open-pit coal mines in the north, but it is very different from the high-quality coal in the north of Zhao State, especially Daidi and Yunzhong counties. This directly led to the unshakable status of Zhao's industrial status, and Qin also imported Zhao's coal to lay such a foundation.

In contrast, the demand for oil resources in Qin is not too obvious, and the demand for oil in various countries only stays on kerosene, because they found that the price of kerosene is low, and the lighting effect is better, and it can be promoted on a large scale. The role of kerosene is not great.

For all countries, kerosene is far more significant than gasoline. This is the reason why Qi country wants to develop kerosene, because when electricity is not widely promoted, kerosene is the cheapest lighting material resource. His demand is very large, and this demand is directly related to the country. With a large fiscal revenue, you must know that the Zhao government is also actively promoting its own coal resources. The resources they unearth can help them bring in a lot of financial income. Obviously, Qi will also follow a path of resources.

Petroleum is one of Qi’s fiscal revenue, but the people of Qin will not think that way. They are actively developing their own oil industry. They have set their sights on the Western Regions and areas outside the Western Regions of the Qin State, where the resources must exceed Qin’s The amount of local resources.