The city of Bhanla.
After repelling the Sasanian Persian invasion, Ran Liang knew that he had finally ushered in a safe period to develop and accumulate strength.
Successive defeats will inevitably destabilize the Sasanian Empire.
Just at this time, news came that the envoy sent by the Han Emperor was about to arrive.
Ran Liang also prepared to send people across the Caspian Sea to the west.
The place he sent people to was the country of Armenia.
In fact, it was for the same purpose as when Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent people as envoys to the Western Regions.
When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty faced the powerful Xiongnu Empire, he wanted to form an alliance with the countries in the Western Regions to fight against the Xiongnu.
Now the Sasanian Empire to the west of Ran Liang is equally aggressive, and Ran Liang needs a potential ally in the west.
"King Tiridat I of Armenia, I heard that he has conquered many small local countries, and his strength cannot be underestimated. After you go to Asia and America, your task is to form an alliance with Tiridat I. Are you willing to do this? The eldest son Ran Min will marry his daughter as the Crown Princess, and she will be the queen of Pingxi Kingdom in the future!" Ran Liang said to the envoy.
"Your Majesty, as far as I know, Asia and America have now formed an alliance with Rome and are in a subordinate position. I'm afraid we have to solve this problem first." Zhang Qian suddenly said.
After the Roman envoy Maximinus arrived, Ran Liang obtained a large amount of diplomatic intelligence.
"Yes, this is a problem. I have been a little negligent." Ran Liang thought.
"Your Highness, if you want to unite with Asia and the United States to jointly attack the Sassanid Empire, the most reasonable way is to first deal with Murong Xianbei in the south. The Sasanians have only risen for a few decades. After destroying the Parthian royal family, they have repeatedly attacked the east. Balochistan has revealed its evil intentions, as long as it scares Murong Xianbei and ruins the relationship between Murong Xianbei and Sassanid, that will be fine."
"Yes, that makes sense!" Ran Liang's greatest advantage is that he accepts advice and follows the discussion.
"However, Murong Xianbei and I have a deep hatred, and we have to fight repeatedly to make him obedient."
Ran Liang talked about the current difficulties again.
"We must be kind and powerful at the same time. Whether it's to show kindness or to fight, we have to spend money. What I lack most now is money."
As soon as he heard this, Nashi Pantuo, as the deputy prime minister of Pingxi Kingdom, immediately became energetic. This is what he is best at.
"Your Majesty, you only need to give me three months, and I will definitely be able to save money, food, and military pay for you!" Sang Hongyang said.
"Oh, great, please tell me quickly, what method do you plan to use?" Ran Liang asked.
"My King, have you forgotten? There are salt ponds here in the river. A steady stream of salt ponds means a steady stream of money!" Nashi Pantuo said.
The entire wealth map of the Hezhong and Western Regions is in the mind of Nashi Pantuo, a 'New Han'.
Such a simple question naturally did not trouble him.
"Yes, the salt pond!" Ran Liang clapped his hands and suddenly realized.
In the western region of Hezhong, no one has ever set up salt officials to collect salt taxes.
Because the governance here is extremely fragmented, with city-states large and small acting independently, and no powerful force can complete the collection of salt taxes.
"It's so good, I almost forgot about this place!"
Ran Liang thought for a moment and seemed to remember how the Han Dynasty used the salt tax to make a fortune in the Central Plains.
"However, the salt in the river is privately owned by various powerful countries. How should we replace them?" Ran Liang asked.
When Na Shipantuo heard this, he immediately had an idea.
"Your Majesty, a group of overfed horses will not gallop."
Ran Liang understood immediately.
"Oh, yes, you can change it to a less full horse." Ran Liang said.
"Yes, Your Majesty, this time the Sassanid Persians invaded, many powerful people in the river had evil intentions, especially those operating in the salt industry. They must be a group of big spies. Just shoot people and bring them to justice, and confiscate the stolen goods." Well, maybe the money dug up by Tan Mo will be able to complete the king's plan!" Na Shipantuo said.
When Ran Liang heard this, he immediately stopped hesitating and ordered Na Shipantuo to take charge of the matter. He must make a fortune from the salt tax as soon as possible.
Early the next morning.
Na Shipantuo, the deputy prime minister of Pingxi Kingdom, went to Hezhong to try the treason case of a series of spies in Hezhong, and at the same time set up salt official taxation.
As these elite soldiers left the city in a high profile, everyone was speculating on what had happened.
However, no one in Bhanla could guess the reason.
Then, their attention was immediately attracted by another thing.
In Buhanla City, huge announcement documents were posted on various official notice boards and on the notice boards at the city gate.
"Pinging with King Ran of the West, conquering the Sasanian bandits in the west, and recruiting loyal people from all walks of life!"
"In order to enrich the talents of Pingxi Prince's Palace, we will start the selection of officials in the capital in three months!"
"At the same time, open a business major and hire a hundred tax collectors!"
As soon as these announcements were released, the entire city of Bhanla exploded instantly.
People fell into a series of confusions.
"What is this about taking a subject and getting an official position?"
"When the subject opens, isn't it necessary to take the imperial examination of the Eastern Han people to admit Jinshi?"
"What is this business major?"
For this series of questions, in front of each bulletin board was an official from the Jin Palace who answered them one by one.
"Now that the country is in crisis, the two emperors are hunting in the north. His Royal Highness the King of Jin is in charge of Guanxi, Hedong and Jingxi roads. The Generalissimo's Mansion on the west road issues orders, and Kang Wang Zhao Gou is in charge of Jingdong and Hebei in the east."
"As for what the Jingnan Jinshi Examination is, the Jinshi Examination of the Song Dynasty has been delayed for a long time due to the invasion of Jurchen barbarians. His Highness the King of Jin said that now the country is in trouble, and it is the time to employ people. Talents cannot be buried, and naturally a new one must be opened. If you take the imperial examination to calm down the country, you will naturally call it the Jinshi Examination to calm the country!"
"The martial arts scripture naturally recruits strong men who are familiar with martial arts to join the army. Not only must they have excellent martial arts skills, but they must also be familiar with military books!"
These officials of the King of Jin quickly solved everyone's doubts.
Many scholars were so excited that they burst into tears and shouted in praise of His Highness King Jin's feat of loving and cherishing talents.
However, unlike these people who were either excited or happy, Wang Boyan, who was watching from a distance, immediately saw the profound intention.
"Prince Jin, is this still the same Prince Jin from before?"
After Wang Boyan heard these announcements, he immediately felt deep despair for King Kang Zhao Gou.
This series of announcements and orders issued by King Jin can be said to be extremely lethal.
The thing that those scholars care about most, besides fame, is fame!
In short, in one sentence, Jinshi's fame is greater than that in heaven!
Now that Bianjing has fallen, I don't know if it can be recovered in the Year of the Monkey, Horse and Moon. Naturally, there is no way to hold the original Jinshi imperial examination.
And what does King Jin want to open in Taiyuan?
Jingnan's admission to the Shike University can be described as a ruthless strategy!
"With this move, we will gain 80% of the scholars in the world!"
Wang Boyan’s words also
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