Since you admit that you are a vassal state of the Song Dynasty and have gained benefits from it, will your market also be opened to the Song Dynasty, will you give the most favorable state treatment, and should you ensure the normal progress of the transaction and the safety of the Song Dynasty caravan? In this way, both open and invisible benefits are immeasurable for the Song Dynasty. Not only does it solve the trade problem, but the fleet's stops and supplies and a good business environment are all solved.

After Zhao Bing finished the economic account, he then calculated the political account. He knew that in a broad sense, there were two international relations systems in the world. The first is the "tributary system" of Chinese civilization, and the other is the "Westphalia system". What is the subsequent system?

The so-called "Westphalia system" refers to the fact that after Europe ended the "Thirty Years' War" in the 17th century, the countries participating in the war jointly drafted and signed a large number of treaties. The system of this treaty is the famous "Westphalia system". This system clarifies several crucial principles, that is, between countries, regardless of their land size or comprehensive strength, are all equal in status, respect each other's territorial sovereignty, etc.... Until today's international relations, these basic principles are still abide by.

In the eyes of later generations, it is natural for countries to be on par, regardless of size. However, the tribute system is based on national inequality. It is indeed quite backward in this way and should be eliminated by the times. But as long as we look into history, it is not difficult to find that this problem is not as simple as we think.

The main goal in the international system is to maintain a balance or peace. But hundreds of years after the founding of the "Westphalia System", wars of all sizes between European countries have never stopped. At least forty-six wars were fought between Britain and France; the famous neutral country Sweden also participated in more than thirty wars during this period. Why is this?

In fact, the problem lies in the principle of the "Westphalia system" - equal status, mutual respect for each other's sovereignty and territory. What is equality is a terrible thing... In fact, the reason is very simple, because there is no martial arts leader or boss, but everyone wants to be boss and no one accepts anyone.
Chapter completed!