Lu Bo fell silent for a moment when he saw that although his second son was in a lowly position, he was well versed in current affairs. Although his timing seemed a bit random, he was not careless. Bai Gen settled in the middle and said, "Mr. Lu's insight is extraordinary, and he is not a follower of Meng Lang."
Lu Bo came to his senses and borrowed the donkey down the slope to say, "How dare you, how dare you. Have you both seen the Qin army?"
Wei Zi said: "Qin people must pass through Luo when they leave the customs. Is Mr. alone missing?"
Lu Bo said: "The Qin people's trip is quite different from the past. When they pass through Luo, they will pass by with great fanfare and an army, and they may even prepare food and grass for the east road. Today, they lie down during the day and go out at night, from the time when people set to sunrise. One night passed. Most of the people in Luoyi lived in dreams. If I hadn't woken up in the morning and saw that there were still traces of dust on the road, I wouldn't have known that an army was passing by at night. The deeds of humble people were often planned, but even though they knew that the army had passed, they had to do it. Along the way When I came here, I didn’t see any troops, so I dared to ask.”
Yang Zidao said: "The people of Qin also pass through the poor country at night. But Huayang is the main road, and they know nothing about it. However, they pass by without entering, so there is no disturbance. When they hear the sunrise, they will arrive at the Wei border, break the city and enter."
Lu Bo said: "The people of Qin are going to Huayang, would they rather talk to each other without a word?"
The two sons both said: "This is something for the king that a lowly minister would not dare to know."
Lu Bo said: "The Qin people have been passing through the border for three or two days. There may be three or five rumors, so we should be careful."
Yang Zidao: "Huayang is at the crossroads of Han and Wei, and it is coming from all directions. In the past two days, most of the talk in the streets has been about the people of Qin. Do you know what you want to hear, sir?"
Lu Bo said: "I would like you, sir, to choose the important ones and analyze them. I will accept them with my respect."
Yang Zidao: "In my opinion, when the Qin people entered Qifeng, their ambitions were not small. What? As recorded in the Spring and Autumn Period, anyone who entered the suburbs of the country would be plundered. The Qin people were particularly cruel in conferring titles based on merit. I only heard that the Qin people entered Qifeng City. , Shangfu remains the same, and the soldiers and the people do not commit crimes, but the opening of the military market is very different from the past."
Lu Bo was surprised and said: "Open a military market? Since the time of the Shang Dynasty, Qin has focused on farming and war and suppressed scholars and merchants. Why open a military market?"
Wei Zi said: "The Shang Lord emphasized agriculture and suppressed commerce, but he did not prohibit the military market, but he was not allowed to market food, women, etc."
Lu Bo said: "Not only food and women, but also armor and weapons, there is almost no market for them."
Yang Zidao: "That's why the act of unsealing is very contrary to Qin's normal practice. Qin has attached great importance to laws since the Shang Dynasty. To suppress Shang, it is a law. How can it be promoted in unsealing?"
Lu Bo said: "In my opinion, what do the people of Qin want to do?"
Yang Zidao: "Shang Jun's harsh laws go against his nature. He hates poverty but loves wealth. He likes leisure but hates work. This is his nature. Shang Jun makes people abandon the leisure and work hard. Although the fields are full of people and the Wei River is red, it is If you succeed for a while, how can it last forever! How can you die in a way that makes the world laugh at you? How can it last for a long time? How can it last for a long time!"
Wei Zi said: "Otherwise, even though Lord Shang died, his law remained. King Hui relied on him to conquer Han and Wei in the east, and the enemy was strong Chu in the south. In the past three generations, the Qin people have taken advantage of it. I thought that there must be some other conspiracy behind this. Outside the city.”
Lu Bo said, "I would like to hear his plan."
Wei Zi said: "Shang Jun ordered the military market not to have food. He was afraid that traitors would take advantage of the opportunity to eat without plowing, and to clothe without weaving. If you give it to Qin's territory, you will strengthen Qin. If you give it to the outside of Qin, it is better to strengthen the foreign country. Set up an army. The market is in Qifeng and there are no restrictions, which is why the princes are weak."
Lu Bo said: "The public's lofty views will suddenly clear up the dull people. I would like to hear the details."
Wei Zi said: "Kifeng is the gateway to the world, and it is also the gateway to Liang. If a military market is set up in Qifeng, food from Han and Wei will come in, idle people from all over will gather, good things to play with will be gathered, and prices will rise. The Qin people swept away. , and Qifeng was in disgrace, Liang and Zheng were empty, so the princes were weak."
Lu Bo said: "If it is true, how would you rather get the chance to unsealing the seal?"
Yang Zi said: "Why?"
Lu Bo said: "With grain gathered from all directions, there is nothing left to buy. It is not difficult to supply a hundred chariots of grain. Zheng's country has little grain, but I can get it. Why would I rather live without money?"
Bai Gen laughed when he heard this and said, "After hearing what brother said, I also want to buy a car and go east."
Wei Zi said: "If something goes wrong, please be careful. Military food is so expensive that it cannot be matched by the common people."
Yang Zi said: "I am confused. The Qin army only sells armor and battles. How can they sell grain?"
Wei Zi said: "It is a yellow thing."
Yang Zidao: "There are no merchants in Qin, where will the yellow things come from?"
Wei Zi said: "Since King Hui of Qin first made money, he called it 'half a tael', which was not popular in the world, so the people of Qin regarded it as a soldier. Therefore, the people of Qin are the best in armor and warfare. This yellow thing is not that yellow thing, but they are all yellow things." "
Yang Zidao: "You think Qin's armor-plated wars are used to buy grain? I think that's wrong. Qin's occupation is farming and warfare, so it must have a lot of grain, and its armor-plated wars must be refined. However, you should know that in the land of Qin, horses produce Because of this, the Qin people thought they were vassals of Zhou; Hui Wen defeated Shu, and all the Dan caves in Badi belonged to Qin; fifteen years ago, Qin gained Hedong, and five years later it gained Anyi, and the salt in Hedong was in its hands. Qin had horses and Dan , salt, if you want to buy grain, don't you have to wait for a battle! However, the Lord Shang banned trade, so these things cannot be sold in the world, so they are sold in the military market."
Lu Bo said: "The grand theory of Ergong is refreshing. The public theory is very detailed. The people of Qin will definitely want to buy food, either with money, horses, pills, salt, or armor. These are the best in the world." It's what you want. If it is true, then Qin will definitely get food. What should we do?"
Wei Zi said: "The old things will be expensive, and people will die of hunger everywhere."
Yang Zi said: "If a guest exchanges grain for salt and money, he will definitely make a big profit."
Lu Bo was silent for a moment and said: "The clan members agreed that food is the foundation of the people and cannot be lacking in a day. The land may be abundant or poor, the rice may be expensive or cheap. It is just right for others to abandon it and I will take it. If others take it, I will give it to them. The meaning of it. Therefore, I want to spread food throughout the world, so that in the land of abundance and scarcity, there will be surplus to make up for the deficiency. Although it is called pursuing profit, it is also benevolent and righteous. According to Gong's theory, how can it be achieved?"
Weizi clapped his knees and said: "How magnificent! What a saying! Although I am a businessman, I have advanced to the point of becoming a saint!" Zi said: 'On its own, it shrinks, even though there are tens of thousands of people, I will go.' What does this mean to the king! Make up for the deficiencies with what is left. , Solid benevolence and righteousness, this is called 'shrinking', even though there are thousands of people in Qin, they are going, they are going!"
The atmosphere at the table was obviously aroused. The two sons enthusiastically discussed how important going to Kaifeng was for the economy and people's livelihood. They unanimously expressed their respect to Lu Bo and no longer seemed to care about Lu Bo's status as a commoner. Lu Bo responded enthusiastically to Erzi's praise, but secretly thought in his heart that he might have to overthrow his previous ideas. At the time of departure, under the auspices of Lord Xinling, the main executors of this operation, Lu, Cao, Tang, etc., carefully discussed the possible situations of unsealing with Lord Xinling's retainers, formulated corresponding countermeasures, and also provided Find the people you can contact in Qifeng. But among the situations discussed at that time, opening a military market was not an option. After all, under the enemy's capital and with tight security, various conspiracies were unavoidable. Opening a military market was tantamount to suicide.
Thinking of this, Lu Bo cupped his hands at his seat and said, "Change." The second son made a gesture to please, and Lu Bo left the table, but when he passed by Uncle Tang, he stepped on it seemingly inadvertently. Uncle Tang understood and also Called "Change" and followed him out. The two of them went outside Zhaobi and took off their clothes. Lu Bo whispered: "The Qin people set up a military market. It seems that they should make additional plans and report to the king."
Uncle Tang nodded and said, "I've been thinking about this too." He stuck his head out from the screen wall and gestured to a Tang man who happened to be looking over. The Tang man immediately moved inconspicuously to the outside of the screen wall. Uncle Tang said: "Go back to Mayi quickly and see Mr. Guo. Tell the Qin people to open a military market in Qifeng and report to the king immediately!" After hearing this, Mr. Tang was about to leave. Lu Bo said again: "Please come quickly, Mr. Guo and his son... No, we are waiting for you!" We must go back to discuss matters at night." After hearing this, Tang opened the side door and stepped out. The two of them straightened their clothes and returned to the banquet together.
