Zhu Erjiu said with a confused face: "Tribute? Isn't the tribute a tribute to my Ming Dynasty, and my Ming Dynasty gives me some gifts, what can I do? It's just for the face of all nations, but in general, it's a bit of a loss? ”

After looking at Zhu Erjiu, Yang Shaofeng suddenly said: "This was told to you by Xia Yuanji Xia Butang, right?" ”

Seeing that Zhu Erjiu didn't answer, Yang Shaofeng also had an answer in his heart: "Who is Xia Butang?" It's not good, it's an old pick that pulls a soybean out and he can't wait to eat it! ”

After finishing speaking, ignoring Zhu Erjiu, whose face was flushed, Yang Shaofeng picked up the folding fan in his hand and gestured twice, and said with a smile: "If you say that this fan is a good thing that I like to use tomorrow, what do you say will happen to this folk?" ”

Zhu Erjiu frowned and said, "The Son of Heaven is not good for this thing!" However, according to Brother Yang, if my eldest son also likes this folding fan, then the upper part is good, and the lower part will be effective, and the folk will be popular with this folding fan. ”

Yang Shaofeng nodded and said, "The people of those vassal kingdoms don't know what my lord likes, but they know what their lord likes!"

From this, as long as I give some silk and porcelain to the lords of those vassal countries, as long as their lords like it, then their people will also like it.

However, could their country produce porcelain? Can you spin silk? Can you grow tea?

In the end, aren't these things still sold by my Ming merchants? It's a matter of course that a merchant has to pay taxes when he sells something, right? Is the imperial court rich? A few tributes, can you lose? ”

Glancing at Zhu Erjiu, Yang Shaofeng continued: "Okay, even if you still feel that you are losing, you also have to know one question, that is, whose hands is the pricing power!"

What is worth? What is not valuable? Who has the final say? It's my eldest son who says it, not the lords of those small countries.

The things they pay tribute, we say they are worth a hundred taels, and the things we give back are worth a thousand taels, then they are worth a thousand taels.

Think about the impact of the three treasure eunuchs going to sea these times, you can know, who lost? Who earns it? I really thought that I had suffered a loss, they were all two fools! ”

Zhu Erjiu's handsome face turned red, and he was really like Guan Yun's chief: "I have been taught, but it is the first time that Zhu knows that there are so many ways in the tribute." ”

Yang Shaofeng sneered: "Pay tribute, there are many Taos in it, but what is our Daming?" That's the Heavenly Empire, you have to pay attention to the face of the Heavenly Empire, how can you talk about the interests of the Celestial Empire?

This thing is just like those who read to go to the Qinglou, obviously to be the guest of the sister's curtain, but it has to be said to be the general style, in short, the sister has to do, this archway has to be erected! ”

After pondering for a long time, Zhu Erjiu suddenly said, "Then Arutai is the same?" ”

Yang Shaofeng nodded and said, "Naturally." So what is the most important thing that is not lacking in Arutai? There is no shortage of cattle, sheep and horses. What's most missing? Naturally, it is salt tea and silk ironware.

So what we have to do in the Ming Dynasty is to buy their cattle, sheep and horses at a low price, it doesn't matter if the court doesn't use so much, isn't it money to sell them to the people?

Then, our Ming Dynasty had to give them a large amount of porcelain and silk, as well as a small amount of salt tea and ironware, and set the price of these things higher, so that they would feel that they were taking advantage of the exchange of cheap things for expensive things.

In short, it is to make them think that our Daming is a fool with a lot of money, and they have to cry and shout to take advantage. ”

Zhu Erjiu said suspiciously: "No, you just said that Arutai is not a good match, so how can he not see the Tao here?" ”

Yang Shaofeng smiled: "What can you see?" Could he make me pay tribute to him? As long as this can't be changed, he can either hold his nose and endure it, or he will start a rebellion.

Of course, from my personal point of view, I would still prefer him to start a rebellion. ”

Zhu Erjiu was even more stunned now-judging from the style of Young Master Yang in front of him, it obviously didn't look like he was interested in military warfare?

After thinking about it, Zhu Erjiu said: "Didn't Mr. Ximeng once say that the people are suffering; Is the people suffering?

Since Brother Yang has studied Confucianism and scriptures, why do they still want to provoke Arutai to make trouble? ”

Yang Shaofeng took a sip of tea before he spoke: "Arutai's soldiers, can they cross the Great Wall?" Can you pass Xuanda? Can you enter my Daming country? As long as the war takes place outside of my Ming Dynasty, then what is there to be afraid of?

You know, when he comes to pay tribute to the horse, let's give it back, and this all needs money - the loot from the war is called the spoils of war, and you still need to give money?

Let's put it this way, as long as the imperial court gives enough benefits, let alone a guard, even if the people bring their own dry food and horses to go to the war, it is not unusual! ”

Zhu Erjiu got up with a bang, his voice was a little trembling, and he said angrily: "You are crazy!" Do you know how many people will die from this? ”

Yang Shaofeng shook the folding fan in his hand and sneered: "As long as it's not my Ming people who die, I don't care how many people he will die?"

As for the guards and soldiers, it is inevitable that they will be sacrificed, but if the threat on the grassland can be completely swept away, I, Yang, don't mind taking my life! ”

Zhu Erjiu, who was furious, just wanted to brush his sleeves away, but he didn't know what he thought of, but instead sat down again and sighed: "What you said also has some truth, if it were me, I would also be willing to fight." ”

Yang Shaofeng saw that Zhu Erjiu had calmed down, so he shook the folding fan again and said: "Of course, if you want to solve it peacefully, it is not impossible. ”

Zhu Erjiu, who had calmed down, didn't lose his temper anymore, but just sneered: "You didn't say it just to see me make a fool of myself?" ”

Yang Shaofeng spread his hands and said, "You didn't ask just now."

Besides, sending both Tatar and Warat to see Immortal Heaven through war is the most one-for-one approach and the lowest cost, but it is a little difficult to solve these problems without killing people or shedding blood. ”

Zhu Erjiu once again straightened his clothes and bowed: "Please teach Brother Yang!" ”

Yang Shaofeng pointed to the chair, and waited for Zhu Erjiu to sit down again before he said with a smile: "Gonggong Zheng is already the fourth time to go to sea now?"

When he comes back, see if he brings back any new seeds, especially those that are suitable for planting on the grassland, if not, it doesn't matter, and when he comes back with more seeds when he goes to sea next time, he will plant them and try them.

As long as things can be grown on the grassland, what will the princes of the court think?

Taking a step back, even if the court princes still want to save face and don't plan to attack the grassland, but after these seeds arrive in the grassland, will those Tatars and Warats plant them? A horseman who gets off his horse is still a cavalryman? ”

Zhu Erjiu sighed: "Brother Yang really has the talent to slaughter and assist!" ”

Yang Shaofeng stood up with a pout, and said with a confused expression: "What is it?" ”