The weapon tycoon who traveled to Daqin

"I think there are two systems. Which one is better depends on the attitude of Qin Guanzhong. If they agree, we will directly oppose it. No matter whether it is good or not, direct opposition means that everyone can make up the reasons for the opposition, right?

." Manager Guo said.

"Yes. Yes. It's simple." Lao Chen quickly agreed at this time.

"But, this." Lao Bai hesitated at this time.

"Don't worry, as long as the reason is reasonable, Guanzhong will have to think about it. By then, won't our little Wangzhou still have much profit to make?" Manager Guo waved his hand. Lao Bai nodded and agreed.

In the hotel where Li Mu was staying, Shangwen found Li Mu who had not rested yet.

"We agree with your idea, but we also have our conditions, which need to be adjusted from time to time. It is very likely that large-scale adjustments will be needed. I don't know if the Prime Minister can agree to us." Shang Wen said to Li Mu.

"Well, tell me." Li Mu said.

"Yes." Naofumi nodded.

"First of all, Zhao State must restore its ability to collect taxes. This must be done." Shang Wen said.

"Yes. I know this very well." Li Mu replied.

"Well. If this is the case, Zhao State will lower taxes to reduce the tax pressure on the people, at least to a reasonable range." Shang Wen said to Li Mu.

"That's exactly what I meant." Li Mu said with a smile.

"But what to do with Zhao State's income?" Li Mu then asked. Rather than lowering taxes, Li Mu was more concerned about Zhao State's fiscal revenue. Without fiscal revenue, a country would not be able to carry out many things.

"This, my plan is for Zhao to pledge customs duties to Qin for a period of no less than twenty years, and then lend Zhao two hundred thousand gold." Shang Wen put forward his request.

"Tariffs? Is it just tariffs?" Li Mu asked.

"Tariffs need to be lowered to promote trade growth," Naofumi said.

"Of course. There are a series of other conditions. This is just one of these conditions." Naofumi said.

"No." Li Mu refused at this time.

"Oh." Shang Wen was surprised. He originally thought that Li Mu would definitely agree. But he didn't expect that Li Mu actually refused. This was far beyond Shang Wen's expectation.

"I want to know, why?" Naofumi asked at this time.

"Tariffs are the basis of Zhao State's taxation. Without tariffs, how can Zhao State sustain itself even if it has a large number of loans but no revenue-generating projects?" Li Mu asked unceremoniously.

"Yes. That's true." Shang Wen nodded at this time. Shang Wen quite agreed with this point. Obviously, Li Mu's idea was correct. If the tariffs were suddenly transferred to the Qin State, the Zhao State might not be able to do so.

Will agree. Mortgage to Qin means that Qin has the power to dispose of customs duties during the mortgage period.

"It's better to mortgage some of your power." Naofumi paused and continued.

"Partial power?" Li Mu then asked.

"Yes. Let's split it 30-70. Zhao has 30% of the tax revenue and Qin has 70%." Shang Wen said to Li Mu.

"No." Shang Wen originally wanted to continue, but Li Mu refused unceremoniously. Such an allocation was obviously not enough for Zhao Guo. Therefore, Li Mu refused unceremoniously.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, you should listen to what I have to say." Naofumi also said tit for tat.

"The tariff system of Zhao State is very inconsistent with the development requirements of Qin State. Qin State is developing the Western Regions. The commercial value of the Western Regions is very great. Many products may be imported from Zhao State in the future. This requires Zhao State to be synchronized in terms of tariffs.

The tariff system must be integrated with Qin's. And the tax rate must be consistent." Shang Wen said unceremoniously. Although Li Mu felt very angry, he still listened patiently to Shang Wen's explanation. After all, Zhao State wanted something from Qin.

"Keep talking." Li Mu said at this time.

"Qin State needs a large number of markets to develop, and lowering tariffs can promote Qin State to develop the market. At present, the market in the Western Regions is very large. But it takes time. Therefore, Qin State needs at least twenty years. These two

Within ten years, Zhao State’s tariffs must be reduced. This is not only a need to develop the market, but also a need for Zhao State’s self-development.” Shang Wen said at this time.

"Zhao has a large population. These people can enter Zhao's local factories, where they can get paid, and the government can get taxes from the profits of the factories. If the number is large enough, this will be of great benefit to Zhao.

The big benefit is that the reduction of tariffs can promote such development. It can also prevent the two countries from falling into a war situation. We don’t want to see a war." Naofumi said.

"Yes." Li Mu nodded. On this point, Li Mu agreed with Shangwen. Because Shangwen was very persuasive. If the tariffs were not lowered and Zhao State rested, it would be difficult for Zhao State to catch up with Qin in terms of national strength.

.Now the Qin State wants to develop the market, stabilize the Western Region, and potentially invest in industry. This is what the Zhao State needs most, and Li Mu has been moved by it early.

"Okay." Li Mu said helplessly.

Seeing Li Mu like this, Shang Wen smiled slightly. This meant that Li Mu had relented.

"So, Qin's tariff ratio is reasonable and very suitable for Zhao." Shang Wen said.

"People from Zhao will definitely scold me, Li Mu." Li Mu said angrily. Shangwen just smiled slightly.

"If the tax can be lowered, it's not impossible." Naofumi said at this time.

"Yes." Li Mu thought for a while. He felt that this was also the case. The people of Zhao State could no longer survive, and the Zhao people could not breathe under the pressure of taxes. If this was the case, the Zhao State could relax. Although the Zhao people wanted to scold the previous paragraph,

But it's really good that Zhao Ren can improve. Li Mu thinks it's worth it.

"So, how much does the Prime Minister plan to reduce tariffs?" Li Mu asked at this time.

"Five percent." Naofumi said unceremoniously.

"Five percent!" Li Mu looked at Shang Wen in surprise. Zhao State's tariffs are very high, because Zhao State's continuous tax increases have increased tax revenue to an astonishing level. The commercial tax must be at least 70%.

In addition to the above, coupled with exploitation, this number will rise, thus causing the commercial decline of Zhao State.

"Yes." Shang Wen nodded, sure. Li Mu had nothing to say at this time. Because five percent, even for twenty years, is not much profit. This is really beyond Li Mu's expectation. Li Mu this

Sometimes I have to believe how sincere Naofumi is in what he does.

"Qin State not only wants to target Zhao State, but if necessary, Qin State also hopes to bring in Yan State, Qi State, Wei State and other countries to establish a commercial trade customs union, so that commercial trade can quickly

It has developed." Naofumi said sincerely.

"Yes." Li Mu nodded, indicating that he agreed with Shangwen's idea.

"If this is the case, it will be of great benefit to Qin." Shang Wen said to Li Mu.

"After the tariff is reduced, the domestic tax revenue of Zhao State must also be reduced. This tax ratio must be reduced to about 10%. It must be reduced to this level. At the same time, different tax types should be established to avoid repeated taxation. If Zhao State needs

If we have experience in this area, we can send out manpower, but Zhao Guo will pay the salary." Shang Wen said jokingly.

"Naturally." Li Mu nodded and said. If this is the case, Zhao Guo's finances will face great difficulties. But I think Zhao Guo can borrow a sum of money and establish different tax types at the same time. Or Zhao Guo can improve it in other aspects.

Expand income.

"In terms of introducing foreign investment, the State of Zhao must provide certain preferential treatment, such as reducing the tax rate to 3%. If there is no tax preferential treatment, I think it is impossible for the capital of the State of Qin to come to the State of Zhao. I think you should understand this.

"Shangwen said to Li Mu.

"Yes. As long as Qin's capital can come, I agree." Li Mu said at this time.

"Yes. That's the best." Naofumi nodded.

"Is there more?" Li Mu asked at this time.

"There is also the technology patent fee for transferring technology." Shangwen raised this issue at this time.

"Technology patent fees?" Li Mu asked.

"Yes. Any technology is the hard work of engineers. They have to pay for their labor. I hope Zhao Guo can understand this." Shang Wen said.

"Yes. That's the best." Li Mu couldn't wait to admit this. Qin had an absolute advantage in technology. In Li Mu's view, Qin was just taking the opportunity to ask for money.

"In this way, the State of Qin borrowed 300,000 gold from the State of Zhao in the name of the government. The interest will be calculated according to the current commercial interest rate of the State of Qin, which is 2.5. The term is ten years." Shang Wen said.

"Well, it's a little less, isn't it?" Li Mu said with some dissatisfaction.

"It's quite a lot. If Zhao Guo can repay the loan in advance, he can borrow again. This is the first step. If the government can recover the money and Zhao Guo can complete these things, I think Zhao Guo will get more commercial loans.

." Shangwen said at this time.

"Yes." Li Mu nodded.

"That's it, okay." Li Mu admitted.

"Then, the Prime Minister's visit to Qin is worthwhile." Shang Wen stood up and said with a smile. Li Mu also laughed.

"It's a worthwhile trip." Li Mu said with a smile.

"Subsequently, the two countries will sign a series of documents and terms. I hope the Prime Minister can complete it. Then they can return to Zhao Kingdom and have a big fight." Shang Wen continued.

"Yes. But, can I come to Qin often?" Li Mu asked.

"Well, you're always welcome," Naofumi said.

"There are still many problems that need to be consulted by the Prime Minister of Qin. If these problems cannot be solved, I, Li Mu, may not be able to sleep." Li Mu said with a smile.