In later generations, the economic stick was raised, and sometimes the effect was far greater than that of war, and of course the ancient people did not have the concept of economic war at all, so we can forgive everyone's opposition.

"What conditions? What will be the effect? "The obedient Feng Lu Peng is inclined to lend money to Cao Cao, so Mr. Da immediately raised the question.

"For example, we promised Cao Cao to lend him money, but he had to promise us that we would allow our money banks to be set up in their respective places, and that our merchants in Youzhou were doing business in all his territories, and they must implement the same tax as us, that is, four cents, and once the tax is completed, it must not be levied again, and second, our merchants who commit crimes in his territory must be dealt with by ourselves, and they have no right to govern these small conditions, so that we can achieve our long-term goals."

This proposal made everyone at a loss at the time, these conditions are indeed dispensable, but they are all about the treatment of businessmen, and there is no benefit to Youzhou at all, how can this achieve our goal?

Lu Peng patiently explained: "At present, there are many taxes on merchants in other places, and sometimes one village has to collect another tax from another village, so that the cost of goods has increased significantly, which has seriously affected the enthusiasm of our products produced in Youzhou for export."

If the two states under Cao Cao's jurisdiction and the three states in the future all implement a one-tax system, then our merchants will continue to sell the things produced by our Youzhou there. In this way, the market will expand, and our manufacturing industry will develop by leaps and bounds, which will not drive all the construction and output of our Youzhou, and at the same time allow the people to have a large number of job opportunities. This will not only allow us to collect more taxes in all walks of life, but also ease our relief for the helpless people, even if it is not needed for cash-for-work, because everyone has a job, what else do we need to do? How much tax benefit will we get from this one out? ”

The reason is actually very simple, as long as you think about it a little, you can figure it out, and everyone will nod their heads and be happy.

"And our merchants sell our products to each other, which is profitable, and they will absorb their wealth in a steady stream, which is equivalent to slowly letting their blood, isn't this also weakening their strength?"

Everyone suddenly, yes, the businessman slowly brings back the profits, which is equivalent to absorbing the other party's wealth ability, if this situation continues, one day, Cao Cao will suddenly find that he is already poor and has nothing.

"Another point is that when our goods flow into their markets in large quantities, the local people will gradually get used to our products instead of their own production, and they will stop producing them. As soon as we go to war and cut off their supply of goods, they will find that they have nothing left overnight, so what else will he fight with? ”

This is the most ruthless move, all the civil and military forces have become convinced this time, and they have to admire Lu Peng's foresight.

"As for the treatment of businessmen, it is just a bargaining chip, and after the negotiation is completed, our businessmen will feel that as Youzhou people, they are superior, and the sense of dependence on our Youzhou is stronger, and we have nothing to lose if we can't negotiate."

Then Lu Peng made a final decision: "Loan to Cao Cao, but for a period of three years." ”

"Why three years?" Mr. Big asked naively.

"Three years later, we will become enemies, do you think Cao Cao will be kind enough to return the money we lent us?"

The tone is set, and the next day everyone talks while drinking, which is also a major feature of the Chinese people, and the basic big things are linked to eating and drinking, eating well, drinking well, and things will be discussed.

Lu Peng generously agreed to the first three conditions, but added a personal request, that is, once the three brothers Liu Guanzhang fell into your hands one day, please take care of one or two.

At this point, Cao Cao gladly accepted it, according to the character of the people of the era at that time, some gentlemen's style was still there, after the two sides fought to the death, once the main head of the other party, and his own level fell into his own hands, he was basically put under house arrest, and he was easily not killed, which was very similar to the later Republic of China period.

The fourth problem of borrowing, in order to show his iron relationship with Cao Cao, Lu Peng also took the initiative to reduce the interest rate given by Cao Cao by half of the 30%, which allowed Cao Cao to save more than 20 million yuan in three years, which made Cao Cao very moved.

As for the additional conditions behind that, Cao Cao agreed, in his opinion, if there is a large influx of money and merchants in Youzhou, it will also bring him a huge amount of taxes.

But seeing Lu Peng's treacherous smile flashing, the shrewd Cao Cao felt as if he had been buried somewhere by this little fox.

Then Lu Peng put forward an opinion that the sky was thundering, which immediately made Cao Cao's just raised vigilance disappear.

"Duke Cao, when I was at war with Yuan Shao, Wang Kuang, the imperial historian, brought the emperor's holy decree to adjust, and he also proposed to me at that time, hoping that I could take the emperor to Youzhou to settle down."

Cao Cao was shocked in his heart at that time, if Lu Peng took over the emperor, it would be detrimental to the princes of the world, so Cao Cao became nervous again.

Lu Peng continued with a painful face: "How can I have a loyal heart to the king, and I also want our emperor and royal family to be protected from wind and famine, but my Youzhou is a small place, and it is located in the north, it is really bitter cold, so I have a weak heart, today I see that Cao Gong is dedicated to the country, and he is a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, so I propose that you welcome our emperor to your rule, so as to avoid the emperor being dusted again, and to avoid the recurrence of Li Guo's rebellion and thieves." ”

Hearing this suggestion, Cao Cao's heart was rapidly congested, but then he thought, how could Lu Peng give up this great good thing to himself? Did he dig another hole for us?

But how can you think about it, how can this matter be beneficial to yourself and harmless.

At this time, Lu Peng once again said extremely reverently: "In order to show my loyalty, I will donate 10 million money to the royal family to buy some clothes for the royal family." Then it seemed that he remembered the emperor who was eating chaff and relying on the ministers to beg for a living, Lu Peng actually hid his face and cried, which touched countless civil and military ministers on both sides in the hall at that time.

Cao Cao was embarrassed but firmly accepted Lü Peng's suggestion: "Since Lüzhou has a trust, Cao must accept the protection of the royal family." ”

Lu Peng thanked him sincerely, and immediately instructed the household department to pay 10 million yuan of steel coins at that time, as well as a special product dedicated to the emperor of Youzhou, a hundred yam carts, and handed them to Cao Cao to take away.

Reluctantly sent Cao Cao away, Lu Peng turned his face and instructed Xu Jie: "You immediately mobilize Jinyi guards all over the country to spread Cao Cao's deception of the king, cause trouble in the harem, and coerce the emperor. ”

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