Although there are still many small countries around the big empire established by Shi Bin, they no longer dare to provoke in the slightest, and everyone has long been in danger. What's more, for example, the capital of Goryeo sent an envoy to see Shi Bin and took the initiative to ask for annexation. The purpose is to hope that the eldest brother of Daxiang will take his younger brother to run for a good future.

In fact, Shi Bin didn't like the vassal states, because the Central Plains Dynasty was too kind, and he always received less and gave more, and he also served as a guard for the vassal states for free, which was too boring.

Therefore, when Burma, Siam (Thailand), Lancang Kingdom (Laos), and Funan (Cambodia) came to pay tribute, Shi Bin didn't want to suffer such a loss, and planned to ask for more benefits, instead of them shouting 'emperor' and giving them as thug guards for nothing.

"Xu Feng, do you think these vassal states are of any use to my Daxiang?" Shi Bin asked.

"Vassal? Emperor, with all due respect, these vassal states are just some white-eyed wolves who only want benefits. When my Central Plains Dynasty was strong, they came to pat themselves on the back and ask for benefits, and if our Central Plains Dynasty was weak, they immediately changed their faces. Not only did they not help, but some even fell into the ground, which is really disgraceful. ”

"You mean that the vassal state is actually of little use to me in Daxiang?"

"Weichen is dull and not very thoughtful, but he always thinks that the vassal state is of no use to our dynasty, but is still a drag! If something happens to them, we still have to take care of it, but we can't get their benefits. It's too embarrassing to work like this! ”

After asking these two sentences, Shi Bin knew that Xu Feng's attitude was the same as his own, and he didn't want these vassal states from the bottom of his heart.

"Okay, I know what you think. Now you go and call me the two queens, as well as Wang San and Li Chao, and say that there is something to discuss. ”

After Xu Feng left, Shi Bin began to think about the question: whether he wanted a vassal state or not. Is it true that the vassal state has no benefit to Daxiang at all, and is there any way to get some benefits, at least not at a loss.

Before the answer could be thought of, Jia Ling, Sai Xishi, Wang San and Li Chao came one after another, and everyone found that Shi Bin's mood was very normal, neither with a happy face nor a sad face, it seemed that it was indeed discussing things, and things were not so troublesome.

"Does it feel like there's nothing wrong with me? Confused? Shi Bin asked with a smile.

Although Jia Ling didn't dare to answer 'yes', this information was still expressed in their eyes, obviously puzzled.

"Actually, it's not a big deal to call you here, but there is a question that I want you to help the staff officer. After all, I'm not a Wolong and Phoenix Chick, not to mention that Wolong and Phoenix Chicks also have miscalculations. ”

These words made the four of them even more incomprehensible, since it was not a big deal, why did Shi Bin still mobilize the people to call all four of them? Isn't Xu Feng's small think tank enough?

Shi Bin was already busy, and Wang San and Li Chao were even more so, so they didn't have the heart to talk nonsense, so they said: "Actually, it's about the vassal country." Goryeo asked for annexation, and I agreed. Now Burma, Siam, the Lancang Kingdom, and Funan have also sent envoys to ask for annexation, but I do not want to agree. ”

Jia Ling, Sai Xishi, Wang San and Li Chao were all very surprised by Shi Bin's refusal to agree to the annexation of the Four Kingdoms and did not want it to become a vassal state of the Great Hunan Domain. Such a great opportunity to show the majesty of the Central Plains Dynasty is not something that every emperor can have, Shi Bin has it but actually refuses, it is really incredible and absurd.

Jia Ling immediately asked, "Husband, why do you have such a ridiculous idea?" It is not uncommon for a state to come to court, but it is too rare for so many countries to ask for annexation and become vassals. It will definitely make you more admired by all the people. ”

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Xiaoling, I understand this, but have you considered another thing? We became their suzerain, what did we get? It seems to be just an empty name, and nothing else. ”

"Husband, how can you say that there is nothing else, they have to pay tribute to us every year. If their king wants to ascend the throne, he needs your consent to do so, and they cannot ascend the throne without your will. Even if you ascend the throne it is illegal, and you will be ousted from the throne, what an honor. ”

Since he was just an ordinary person from the afterlife, he didn't care about so much vanity, he wanted real benefits. Therefore, he said: "When I am weak, will they still care about my will?" I don't think so. What do you think? ”

This is very correct, and the four of Jia Ling can't refute it, because the best example is the address. When the Central Plains Dynasty was strong, they bowed their heads obscenely and called their vassals, and when the Central Plains Dynasty was weak, they immediately turned their faces and did not recognize people, but invaded the frontier.

"Big brother, you have a point, but an empire can't do without vassal states, that's a status symbol. If the eldest brother thinks that we have lost, it may be okay to find a way to gain fame and fortune. Wang San said.

Fame and fortune? Getting benefits can also make people grateful, which is naturally what anyone expects and admires. It's just that this method is not easy to think. Therefore, Wang San's words did not make Shi Bin very excited, but he nodded calmly in agreement.

"Big brother, since you don't like empty names, then ask those guys who can only see the wind and rudder to pay more tribute and make more money."

"Husband, Li Chao is right." The female bandit smiled, "Don't forget, if they become our vassal states, if they are bullied, we can have troops to help." The husband should know that this war is money! If we don't ask for more tribute, I'm afraid we will lose a lot of money. ”

Li Chao and Sai Xishi's words were in Shi Bin's heart, so the smile on his face after hearing this, nodded again and again: "It makes sense, it makes sense." If you want me to be a thug for them, a guard, and a thorough escort, you have to show enough sincerity! Other people can work day jobs, but I, Shi Bin, don't work day jobs! ”

In fact, the only person present who has really read the book is Jia Ling, and Wang San just knows a few words. So except for Jia Ling, the rest of the people turned the corner, saying that they had to pay more tribute. If they don't give it, or if they don't pay a tribute, they will have to bear the consequences. After understanding what everyone meant, Jia Ling, the queen, had no choice but to support it, but she still insisted on retaining the majesty of the Celestial Empire, and she couldn't only recognize money like a humble businessman.

Shi Bin also recognized this attitude, so he took a step back and said with a smile: "Madam, then I don't just want them to give money, it's not bad to have something else in the tribute instead." But the value of the tribute is still so much. ”

It is not easy to solve the problem of not being able to take all the money and not reduce the value too much. None of the six people present would want the vassal state to replace the annual tribute with ginseng and deer antler velvet.

"What do you think we lack?" Shi Bin really couldn't think of anything valuable, so he had to ask.

"Missing? The eldest brother, the younger brother, thinks that we already have everything, and we don't lack anything. Wang San said.

"Big brother, little brother thinks we still lack a line of defense, a line of defense to the west." Li Chao said with certainty.

The line of defense to the west? Shi Bin understood what Li Chao meant as soon as he heard it, he meant that Tubo (Tibet) often harassed the Central Plains Dynasty and was very annoying, and the Central Plains Dynasty still lacked effective countermeasures. Now although Tubo is dormant because of the strength of Daxiang, it has not really surrendered.

"Li Chao, do you mean Tubo?"

"Big brother Mingjian, little brother is referring to these guys in Tibet. I don't know that I have worked hard and lived a good life to know that I robbed us, which is really worse than the Yuan people! If it weren't for the bitter cold land, it would be useless for us to ask for it, and it would be too great a loss for us to send troops to fight easily, and the little brother would definitely ask for his life to pacify Tibet! ”

"Brother is right, but we just talked about the vassal state, why did you suddenly talk about Tibet?" Shi Bin asked curiously.

"Oh, the eldest brother is sorry, the younger brother is far away. The reason why Tubo was suddenly mentioned was because the younger brother had an idea. What do you think of Pingtubo as a tribute to those vassal states? ”

Pingtubo as a tribute of a vassal state? It's a fanciful idea, but it's definitely doable. When Daxiang sent troops to conquer Tibet, he asked those vassal states to also send troops to reduce their annual tribute by sending troops, and I believe that those vassal countries were very happy. Because for those nobles of small countries, gold and silver were more important than the lives of soldiers.

"Okay, let's do it! Li Chao, it's up to you to talk to them about this matter, remember, the ratio of gold and silver to soldiers is best five or five. If it doesn't work out, it's okay, I'll talk to them in person in two days. Shi Bin smiled.

As Shi Bin expected, only Burma, a country close to Tibet and bullied by it for many years, is willing to send troops as tribute, while Siam (Thailand), Lancang Kingdom (Laos), and Funan (Cambodia), three countries far away from it, are unwilling to send troops and are only willing to pay money.

Of course, it can't be like this, what Shi Bin wants is that Burma, Siam, Lancang Kingdom, and Funan join forces to attack and kill each other with Tibet, and it is best if they become mortal enemies. He, the strongest man who led his troops into battle, just came to be a 'fisherman'.

Therefore, Shi Bin personally met with the envoys of Siam, Lancang and Funan. Before that, Shi Bin also made some arrangements. The road where the envoys came in and out was cleaned spotlessly, and the road was golden and brilliant all the way, carved beams and painted buildings, which was definitely the style of the Celestial Empire.

The palace guards standing on both sides are also heroic and radiant, and even a piece of clothing is definitely worth a lot of money. As for the firearms that are feared by all the people, they are also new and sophisticated in the hands of these guards.

Seeing this, the envoys of the Three Kingdoms couldn't help but feel a little uneasy in their hearts, they didn't think that their country could withstand such an army, and began to consider whether to follow Shi Bin's wishes and send troops to help Daxiang attack Tibet. When he arrived at the imperial study, Shi Bin looked at the three of them with a smile on his face. But the three of them were seen in a cold sweat, because they didn't think Shi Bin's smile was kind. The reason for this is because Shi Bin is asking them what they think of the Daxiang army, their views on the destruction of Daxiang, Dayuan and the absorption of Dali.

There is absolutely no stupidity in a person who can serve as an envoy of a country, and when they heard such words, the three of them immediately understood what Shi Bin meant. If they don't send troops as Shi Bin said, their kingdom will be the next Dayuan or address. At the same time, Shi Bin also said the benefits of sending troops, such as how many troops are sent to reduce how much annual tribute, and how much reward there will be for meritorious service.

After such coercion and temptation, the envoys of the three countries had no choice but to agree to send 5,000 troops to Tibet with Shi Bin like Burma. Who knew that the troops had not yet been mobilized, but the Tibetan Zampu was a soft bone. As soon as he heard the news, he immediately sent someone to ask for his return.

Where can we let Tibet go like this? But everyone has already called him a minister, and Shi Bin is not easy to send troops, after all, the division is unknown. In the end, Shi Bin could only ask Tubo to hand over 100,000 taels of silver to Daxiang every year as a New Year's tribute, otherwise he would start fighting. In order to seek peace, the Tibetan Zampu agreed without hesitation.

This time, Shi Bin was very happy, it was definitely 'fame and fortune'!