Everyone
looked at Li Yuan curiously.
He didn't know if Li Yuan could answer this question.
Daji also looked at her brother, feeling extremely nervous.
She was worried that her brother would not be able to answer, or that the content of his answer would not be convincing.
Li Yuan faced the dozen eyes and calmly replied,
"If you want the country to be strong, you can start from four points." First, economy. Second, national defense. Third, politics. Fourth, diplomacy. As long as these four points were done well, they would be able to create a prosperous dynasty.”
economy, national defense, politics and diplomacy!
Shang Rong repeated these eight words in his heart. Suddenly, he slapped the table and exclaimed,
"Well summed up. These short eight words actually contain all aspects of a country."”
Bi Gan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"It's just eight words, but it actually sums up everything about the country. Little friend, you're really a genius."”
Shang Rong and Bi Gan were the Prime Ministers. They had to deal with all the big and small matters of the Shang Dynasty, so they understood the meaning of these words.
Ji Chang, Su Hu, Jiang Hengchu, and Chonghou Hu's eyes lit up after hearing Li Yuan's four points.
They were vassals who ruled over the military and the people, so they had a deep understanding of how to govern a country.
They realized that after listening to Li Yuan's words, their understanding of the country became clearer.
"I didn't know that the country could be divided into four parts: economy, national defense, politics, and diplomacy. Why didn't I think of that?”Jiang Hengchu was so excited that he almost pulled out his beard.
Now that it was a vassal state, everyone's concept of the state was not as mature as the later generations. That was why they were so excited when they heard Li Yuan's mature political concept.
"Sir," Ji Chang asked Li Yuan excitedly,
"I wonder what I should do to improve the economy, national defense, politics, and diplomacy."”
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If you want to do a good job in the economy, you must first make the people rich," Li Yuan said confidently."If the people are rich, the country will be strong."”
"National defense is an army, and the strength of an army is determined by people, horses, armor, and equipment.”
"Political affairs is about employing people. Knowing people and using them well can maintain the stability of the country and the unity of the monarch and his subjects.”
"In diplomacy, you only need to remember three words.”
The people are rich and the country is strong. They know people well and make good use of them. They can maneuver freely and make friends far away and attack near.
Although Li Yuan's words were familiar to the children of the future generations, Ji Chang, Shang Rong, and the others felt their hearts pounding when they heard it.
He was like a devout believer who had finally heard the truth of the Great Dao.
These simple words actually outlined a grand scene of a prosperous dynasty in their hearts.
At this point, everyone in the room, including Chonghou Hu and Suhu, was convinced by Li Yuan's talent.
"Mister is a great talent. One person is enough to stabilize the country!”Ji Chang looked at Li Yuan with shining eyes.
He had already decided in his heart that no matter what, he would invite Li Yuan to Xi Qi to help him manage the country (dukes were also countries).
"If you leave the mountain, you will definitely be able to create a prosperous dynasty.”Jiang Hengchu praised the Dao of Concealment.
He followed Ji Chang and addressed Li Yuan as Mister.
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I've never been impressed by anyone in my life, but I'm completely impressed by your talent." Chonghou Hu said loudly.”
"Sir's words are a good way to govern the country!”Su Hu was still savoring Li Yuan's words.
When Daji saw her father call her brother Mister, she was shocked and amused.
Shang Rong, Bi Gan, and the others were also excited, but fortunately, they were mentally prepared for Li Yuan's talent, so they could still control their emotions.
Shang Rong suddenly asked Li Yuan,
"Li Yuan, which of the four points you mentioned is the most important?"”
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Of course it's the economy," Li Yuan answered without hesitation.
Shang Rong, Bi Gan, Ji Chang, and the others were all surprised.
Obviously, they did not expect Li Yuan to say that the economy was the most important.
Although no one thought that the economy was not important, compared to national defense, politics, and diplomacy, everyone felt that the economy was actually not that important.
After all, the current society was still an agricultural civilization. Other than salt being a necessity, everything else was basically self-sufficient.
"How could it be the economy?" Jiang Hengchu objected,"I think national defense should be the most important. As long as we control the army, everything else is not a problem.”
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I think politics is the most important thing. Only by managing the officials and aristocratic families well can this country be stable and prosperous."”
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Foreign relations are also very important," Huang Feihu said."For example, the rebellion of the 72nd duke in the north. If it is not handled well, it will endanger the country.”
"Sir, why did you say that the economy is the most important?”Ji Chang asked Li Yuan in confusion.
Everyone looked at Li Yuan curiously, waiting for his explanation.
Li Yuan:
"Because of the economic foundation, it determines the upper structure.”
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Li Yuan's words were too advanced, and they couldn't understand at all.
After all, the theory of economic foundation and the theory of the upper structure was created by Old Ma and Enz.
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The economy is the foundation," Li Yuan explained in simple language."Do you understand what that means?"”
Everyone nodded.
Li Yuan: "The upper structure is national defense, politics, and diplomacy.”
Everyone nodded again.
"National defense needs money, the salaries of the officials need money, and diplomacy involves resisting aggression, so it needs money. National defense, politics, and diplomacy are actually built with money. That's why I say that the economy is the most important. Without a foundation, you can't build a skyscraper.”
Everyone nodded in realization.
"Moreover,"
Li Yuan continued,
"the importance of the economy does not stop there. When a country's economy is good, the people will be able to eat and not starve to death. As long as the people can live, of course, they will not rebel.”
"At the same time, if the economy is good, the country will have more taxes. When the country has more taxes, it will have the ability to provide disaster relief, build water conservancy, maintain the army, and recruit refugees. Do you think the economy is important now?”
"Important!" Everyone replied in unison.
When Daji saw this scene, she felt that it was extremely strange. It was exactly the same as the scene where her private teacher taught her students.
After listening to Li Yuan's explanation of the economic foundation determining the superstructures, everyone felt as if they had been enlightened. The doubts in their hearts were instantly cleared up, and they understood the importance of the economy.
However, although they understood the importance of the economy, they also had more questions in their hearts.
"How should the economy develop?”
"That's right. One mu of land can only produce one or two stones of grain. Even if we understand the importance of the economy, we can't develop it.”
"Please enlighten us, sir.”
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