Chapter 632: People’s Wealth Value
“In fact, Massachusetts Island and its surrounding areas not only involve hundreds of billions of resources, but the most important thing is that taking back Massachusetts Island means that Qi is a complete country. A complete country , we can avoid external humiliation to the greatest extent possible, protect everyone's spirit to the greatest extent, and ultimately make the whole country prosperous. Only in this way can we demonstrate the strength of the country and ensure the well-being of the people. No one disagrees with this, right? "
Yes, the incompleteness of the country and the integrity of the country are of great significance."
"Leng supports this point," Leng Can said.
"Mazhou Island is the territory of Qi State. No matter how high the price is, it is worth it." Song Yanxue said.
Li Qingxian continued: "But Tannan Kingdom and Dongding Kingdom are a little different. First of all, it is not the land of Qi Kingdom. Secondly, we all know that once we face Dongding Kingdom, the price we pay will be Massachusetts Ten times or even a hundred times that of the Battle of the Island. No one denies this, right?"
Jian Yuancang opened his mouth but did not refute.
Li Qingxian added: "Now, let's calculate the benefits. We said that the purpose of dealing with Dongding Kingdom was to weaken Dongding Kingdom, but in fact, Dongding Kingdom is prospering and is stronger than it was more than ten years ago. This shows that in this aspect, , our actions will do more harm than good, right?"
Everyone was silent.
"Next, let's calculate the national income. Lord Jian Yuancang and Lord Leng Can, one by one, serve the country and the people. It seems that everyone can make a fortune after fighting this battle. First of all, let me draw a conclusion. That is, if we really want to defeat the Dongding Kingdom, the benefits to the Qi Kingdom must be far greater than the costs. In the long run, no one objects to this, right?" Everyone nodded lightly
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"Attention, I am talking about the overall income of Qi State. So, is everyone in our Qi State the same? Do we all get the spoils on average?" Everyone's eyes focused, and they instantly understood
Li Qingxian's intention.
Li Qingxian said slowly: "It is easier for us to explain this matter with numbers. The wealth of an ordinary person was originally 10, but because of the war against the Dongding Kingdom, he had to pay higher and higher taxes one after another, such as 4. The loss they have to bear due to the war is 1, so their wealth changes from 10 to 5. After the victory of Qi State, the Qi State will obtain certain benefits. Then, the benefits that will eventually reach the people of Qi State will be How much? Let me give you a big number, 3. Ordinary people can only get at most 3 from the benefits of this war. It was originally 10, and then it was 8. Huh? There seems to be something wrong, but why did I say that the total benefits are greater than the total costs? What?"
"The reason is very simple. Whether I say it or not, everyone knows it. Because of the 4 that the people hand over to the country, at most, at most, at most, only 2 can actually be used for war. The other 2 is in the hands of a few people in the country. . Then the per capita benefits after victory are at least 10 or even more, but why can the common people only get 3? Because the 7 of countless individuals has been plundered by a very small number of people." "You think this is what I said? No
, This is the result of the investigation of Zhao Yishan and Zhao Shoufu. In the past few years, the upstart army has been harassing the Dongding Kingdom under the banner of serving the country and the people. Money and grain have been scattered like a sea. As a result, the emperor's inner treasury is empty, and the country's treasury is empty. The pockets of the common people are empty, but the pockets of a very small number of people are bulging." "The
same wealth will play a completely different role in the hands of different people. One hundred taels of silver, in the eyes of a very few people, is just A meal, but spent on the children of poor families, may create a talent." "
Every unjust war in Qi will cause Qi's national strength to drop by one level and the wealth of the entire people to be lost, but very few people The wealth of others has skyrocketed. The most terrifying thing is that this will cause the whole world to fall into turmoil, and countless human beings will be displaced. I don’t know how many people and their descendants would have given birth to countless hard-working people, born to help human progress. Geniuses can give birth to leaders who create more wealth, and they may even give birth to great heroes who save the human race from extinction. However, because of the war, those people will never appear." "Then, who can tell me, what is important to the emperor and to the country
? What are the gains and losses of sending troops to Dongding Kingdom?"
Jian Yuancang swallowed his saliva and said in a dry voice: "The situation you mentioned is too extreme."
"Are you talking about the extreme of Yaguo's destruction, the extreme of Anguo's destruction, or the extreme of countless countries in history that were destroyed because of this?" Li Qingxian asked.
"We can't let Dongding Kingdom step on our head, right?" Leng Can said.
"Master Leng, are you so afraid of Dongding Kingdom?" Li Qingxian asked in surprise.
"How can I be afraid?"
"Then why do you think Dongding Kingdom is stepping on Qi State? Or do you think that if Qi State continues to develop like this, it will be equaled or even surpassed by Dongding Kingdom? In other words, Are you saying that the people from Dongding Kingdom are better and can catch up with Qi Kingdom?" Li Qingxian asked.
"I just want to avoid any country threatening Qi. Small threats are also threats." "You are still saying that Dongding is better than the people of Qi. But I have never been afraid of Dongding because I know that as long as the people of Qi work hard enough, The people of Qi State are actively developing, but Dongding State will never catch up with Qi State. What makes you think that Dongding State threatens Qi State?" Li Qingxian asked again.
"So, after Master Li is promoted to fifth rank, you are not going to use the spiritual spring water?"
Li Qingxian stared at Leng Can and said slowly: "I understand, Master Leng wants to take this opportunity to investigate the spiritual spring water. So, please Master Leng told the world how the spiritual spring water obtained from foreign countries was sold through what channels. How much of the final proceeds went to the people, how much to the officials, how much to the emperor, and how much went to unknown places. Today, Leng If you don't explain this matter clearly, I will join forces with the Yushitai and in the name of Lord Leng, invite all officials from all over the world to investigate this matter!"
Leng Can stared at Li Qingxian with horror.
Everyone in the world knows that the spiritual spring water in Qi State is almost monopolized by the Xue family in the north and south.
Over the years, officials who have pointed the finger at Lingquanshui have been killed and demoted.
Some people lamented in their hearts that he was worthy of being the son of Gang Feng. In terms of strength, he was not inferior to his father.
"There are only interests between countries." Leng Can's tone suddenly softened by 90%.
"Interests are divided into big and small, true and false, long and short. The common interests of the entire Qi country and the entire human race are always more important than the private interests of a very small number of people. Even if the Demon Sect Punishment Department has the interests of the Qi country in mind..."
Li Qingxian stared at Leng Can, stopped suddenly, and then took a deep breath slowly.
Song Yanxue was stunned for a moment, her eyes red.
Zhou Hen looked at Li Qingxian and turned his head.
Zhang Fugui glanced at Leng Can coldly.
The old subordinates of Chunfengju clenched their fists.
"What do you think, Mr. Li?" Leng Can asked.
"I had conflicts with others when I was a child, and I also saw many children being bullied by other children, so I have always had a question, why do people bully others? Is there any difference between people bullying others and wild dogs grabbing food? No. Are humans really inferior to wild dogs? I believe not. When I was very young, I was thinking about a question. Since humans are stronger than wild dogs and beasts, is it possible for humans not to bully others? Can humans live? Even the more they live, the better?"
After Li Qingxian finished speaking, the officials present vaguely felt something, but they couldn't explain it and continued to look at Li Qingxian quietly.
Li Qingxian continued: "I don't know if there is an answer to this matter, but if we observe the people around us, we will find that some people gain power by bullying others, but there are also many people who live a good life without bullying others. , even better than most people. So, if this matter is extended from people to the country, do you think there is a possibility that Qi State can still become a better Qi State if it does not lie, cheat, or plunder? ?"
"The law of the jungle is the law of heaven and earth." Leng Can said.
Li Qingxian said: "I have never denied the existence of the law of the jungle. Qi State preys on the jungle of other countries, and its own people also prey on the jungle of the jungle. But I can always find some things that seem not to follow the law of the jungle or even oppose it. For example, Zhao Shoufu is ranked first. , but worked hard to innovate and let the people survive; for example, the general Wang led the river guard army and used his own chest to protect the people behind him; for example, the emperor is the emperor, but he must also love the people like a son; for example, Lord Leng Can and Lord Jian Yuancang are so cold towards Dongding Kingdom, but they must be full of kindness in front of their closest relatives. So, is there a possibility..." Li Qingxian looked around the crowd and spoke slowly
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"That is, the law of the jungle is the law of the world of beasts. Only people who are full of animal nature will think that the law of the jungle is the fundamental law. But real humans, humans who truly transcend beasts, humans without animal nature, will find that there is no need at all. There is no need to bully others when the weak eat the strong, as long as you grow yourself? Is the continuous progress of the human race the best thing in the world? Do you think there is a possibility that those who advocate the weak and the strong and those who advocate the supremacy of interests are beasts among human beings and the body? Living in modern times while keeping your brain in the wilderness, is it hindering the progress of humankind? Is it anti-humanity? Sir, please don't be angry. I just mentioned this possibility. Do you think it is possible?" (End of Chapter
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