High Martial Arts: First day of dropping out of school, reward: Devouring the Emperor's Body

For the Black Earth tribes, who exercised iron-fisted rule, trade was not only not a good thing, but a major event that could destroy the trust of the people!

Imagine the chain reaction that would occur if the people of the Black Soil tribe, who have always lived under control, were to witness the dazzling lights and bustling nightlife of the outside world.

Of course, this was not Li Mo's real purpose.

Li Mo had no interest in influencing the thoughts of the Black Soil Tribe people. His goal was simple: to make money!

Although the government agreed to provide Li Mo with a sufficient budget, this budget is ultimately subject to control.

In other words, if the government wants to cut off Li Mo's budget, they can do so at any time.

This gives the government leverage over Li Mo.

The reason why the army was subject to government control and why Zhao Zhenyuan wanted to take over the Mississippi Mountains was precisely this.

No money!

Li Mo and Zhao Zhenyuan shared the same idea: he did not want to rely entirely on the government's budget. Although there was the Star Crystal Mine in the Mississippi Mountains, Li Mo could not easily use that money because the accounts were open and transparent.

Therefore, Li Mo needed to have some private funds, and trade was clearly the best source of these funds.

Because resources within the Black Soil Tribe are strictly controlled, the people there must have a great deal of demand for daily necessities.

Putting aside other things, even antiques like air conditioners and refrigerators that were invented centuries ago can sell like hotcakes in the Black Soil Tribe.

Li Mo doesn't even need to provide the source of goods or capital; domestic capital will prepare everything for him. This is a huge business opportunity!

Li Mo can make a fortune simply by selling quotas and collecting taxes.

Furthermore, trade can promote urban development and prosperity!

In less than two years, this city built in the Mississippi Mountains will become the world's largest commercial and trading city!

But as Li Mo had expected, Morpheus immediately rejected Li Mo's second condition.

"That's impossible! Li Mo, our Black Soil tribe hasn't traded with the outside world for nearly a century! It's impossible for this to set a precedent!"

"If you want to report the matter of the Black Stone Marrow Liquid, then go ahead! Even if it's a bit tricky, I can handle it!"

In order not to influence people's thoughts, Morpheus was willing to make himself the target of international public opinion, and even risk being forced to step down.

Because Morpheus understood very well that the foundation of the Black Earth Tribe's nation-building came from its iron-fisted rule over the control of the people's thoughts. Li Mo's proposal to open trade was something that could shake the foundation of the nation. He, as the marshal and national leader, could step down, but he could not allow trade to continue.

However, Li Mo had already anticipated the possibility that Morpheus might refuse to trade, so he put forward two conditions that Morpheus could not refuse!

First, Li Mo allowed Morpheus to open up trade, but not without restrictions.

The number of Black Earth tribesmen who could enter the Mississippi Mountains was determined by Morpheus himself.

In this way, even if Li Mo had the idea of ​​influencing the people of the Black Soil Tribe, he could minimize that influence.

Moreover, Morpheus could use this opportunity to reward the people, which would actually make his rule more secure.

The second condition, however, was the real reason that truly moved Morpheus.

After trade was opened, the tax revenue was split 50/50 between Li Mo and Morpheus!

Morpheus wasn't a fool; he knew the enormous profits behind this deal.

Most importantly, he had basically lost all of his domestic reserves in the Battle of Qiyuan Mountain!

Not only did we lose Great Xia, but we also lost the White European Empire!

The Black Soil Tribe's economy was already in a slump, having exhausted its reserve funds. Morpheus now faces only one path: to issue more money to stabilize the economy.

However, the consequences of over-issuance can be quite serious.

That is inflation!

The simple problem of low wages and high cost of living in the Black Soil Tribe has already caused widespread discontent among the people. If inflation were to occur, the consequences would be unimaginable!

As the de facto ruler of the Black Earth tribe, Morpheus also had to solve economic problems!

And Li Mo came to his rescue at this critical moment!

Opening up trade to the Black Soil Tribe required no cost or capital, yet it allowed them to make a fortune and fill the hole in their domestic reserves.

Morpheus hesitated, so he asked Li Mo, "Are you saying it's 50% or 50%? Don't forget, I'm the leader of the Black Earth Tribe, and you're just a lowly tribal chief. How can I trust you?"

Upon hearing this, a faint smile appeared on Li Mo's lips.

He knew that when Morpheus asked that question, he had already fully agreed to the terms of trade.

Li Mo replied, "Morpheus, our conversation wasn't at the national level. I have sufficient authority to govern the Mississippi Mountains! Therefore, this is merely a contract between you and me! So you can only trust me!"

When Zhao Zhenyuan sent Li Mo to the Mississippi Mountain Region, it was to give Li Mo a high degree of autonomy over the region.

It's no exaggeration to say that in this region, Li Mo is no different from a local tyrant!

Only in this way can the Mississippi Mountains be free from government control.

In other words, Li Mo's proposal to split the profits 50/50 with Morpheus was more effective than the pronouncements of the supreme authorities of Great Xia, though this only applied to the Mississippi Mountain region.

Li Mo's words already indicated the power he held in this land, and Morpheus understood the implication behind them.

No one can maintain their integrity after seeing such a huge profit, especially a leader who has just almost squandered the country's assets.

Since Li Mo's entry into the Mississippi Mountains is unstoppable, Morpheus has no choice but to go with the flow.

His thinking was still very simple: at worst, he could just take back the Mississippi Mountains one day!

"Okay! I agree! Haomo is with you, right? I'll have him sign the agreement in my place!"

Li Mo nodded slightly, while his gaze swept over all his subordinates present.

"I hope we don't hear any information from the outside world about what happened today!"

Since Morpheus has agreed to the conditions, Li Mo must keep his word and remain silent.

Li Mo trusted his subordinates implicitly.

The only point of contention was the presence of the technical staff and Zhao Xin and his Wandering Gang.

Fortunately, the two of them immediately gave Li Mo their assurances.

First of all, the technician who discovered the Black Stone Marrow Fluid was originally a fan of Li Mo. After hearing Li Mo say this, he immediately applied to be transferred to Li Mo's command, so that his loyalty could be guaranteed.

Zhao Xin was even simpler; he simply handed over his medal of honor to Li Mo and swore in the name of the military insignia that he would never reveal a single word!