Chapter 406 Tariffs
"Peace talks? You should look for the Tang Dynasty court for peace talks, why are you looking for me. ”
Li Feng didn't expect that the other party came to him to talk about peace talks. However, he soon refused. Although he promised to help Li Chengqian take a look or come up with an idea, he didn't plan to take the matter on himself, and he was a dog-headed military advisor when he rushed up.
Besides, this kind of thing, it should be discussed in a formal setting, and as it is now, it is not the right time or place. If this is leaked, who knows what kind of trouble it will cause.
"Hmph, I'm so sorry for you, I didn't expect you to be so twisted. You really don't know, although the Tang Dynasty court designated the Tang Dynasty prince to preside over this negotiation, but, who doesn't know, the prince is behind you, the brave king's ass. And the emperor is so relieved that the crown prince will handle this matter, and it is not because of you by his side. After all, you are the one who really makes the decision, and I don't know if I'm right, my Royal Highness King Yong."
Hearing Li Feng's resignation, Yang Qian made an angry look, and then began to lift Li Feng's old bottom. For Li Feng, she is ten thousand hearts, how can she not find out Li Feng's old background.
She is very clear about Li Feng's recent actions. While she was very surprised, she also had to pay more attention to Li Feng.
"Looks like you've put a lot of effort into it. Okay, then let's talk about it, how to talk about it. It's just that I don't know, on the Turkic side, can you talk to the table? ”
Hearing what the other party said, Li Feng was also shocked. You know, all the time. He was quite low-key, but he didn't expect that the other party investigated him so clearly, which made him start to be alert.
However, since he promised Li Chengqian to help him, Li Feng had to be concerned at this time. Now, the other party actually made an appointment with him in advance, and he also wanted to see what the other party was going to do. Anyway, it's just early ventilation now. It's not a formal negotiation again. Touching the opponent's hole cards first is also beneficial and harmless.
At the same time, he was also a little curious about Yang Qian's identity on the Turkic side.
"That's right, since I'm asking you to come, of course I can do it accurately. I'm timid. Don't you dare to joke with Your Royal Highness King Yong, giggles. Don't worry, I can't eat you. This time, it's just a ventilation in advance. It's endless, it's annoying, right?"
Seeing that Li Feng promised to stay. Yang Qian suddenly regained her charming demeanor.
"Hehe, actually, the reason why I have to talk to you is because the slave family believes in you. Besides. Your Royal Highness the King of Courage is invincible on the battlefield again, and the slave family is not willing to meet you on the battlefield in the future, so think about it. It's better to talk to you first."
"This peace talks. There are only two main contents. First of all, of course, it is to form friendly neighbors. In front of the real person, the slave family will not tell lies, and now, whether it is for the Tang Dynasty or for my Turks, it is no longer easy to raise swordsmen. Although Datang is rich, in recent years, two years of conquest, especially this year, have been two wars in succession. I think Datang is also a little powerless at the moment. As for the Turks, it will take time to adjust now. ”
Therefore, the truce at this moment, whether it is for the Tang Dynasty or for the Turks, is a very urgent matter. It is true that the Turks need to rest, but the Tang Dynasty seems to need it even more. You must know that the neighbors of the Tang Dynasty are not only Turkic. Tubo, Goryeo, Silla, after all these years of cultivation and recuperation, the national strength began to grow stronger and stronger, and the Tang Dynasty also had to think about it, didn't it?"
"Besides, now there is a vast desert between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks. It is not easy to use troops against the Turks. Although Datang is strong and strong, my Turkic warriors are not vegetarians. If you really want to meet each other, in the end, it will only cheapen the surrounding countries. It can be said that the snipe and the clam compete for the benefit of the fisherman. ”
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Yang Qian has been there all along, and Li Feng is also there to listen. I have to say that this Yang Qian's eloquence is quite remarkable, and her words seem to be full of sincerity. However, Li Feng was not very interested in these things, and this peace talk was something that Li Shimin and they had already decided. The pros and cons must have been very clear in their hearts, and they didn't need Li Feng to worry about that.
It's just that he can't figure out more and more what kind of person this woman in front of him is. Look, when it comes to business now, it seems like a different person. Li Feng was a little puzzled, which one was her true character. Perhaps, it's all right, Li Feng thought to himself.
"Well, there is no need to talk about these, since the peace talks have been determined, the gains and losses of various interests have naturally been considered clearly, and there is no need for this. Let's talk about how to negotiate peace this time. ”
Li Feng will always be the kind of master who goes straight to the point, and he doesn't think about why he wants to talk about peace. Now he just wants to know what this peace talk is about, what it is about.
"This peace talks, although it seems complicated. However, there are only two themes. First, of course, it goes without saying, that is, the Tang Dynasty and the Turks signed their credentials and signed a peace treaty. ”
"There's another thing, and that's about trade between the two countries. As everyone knows, the Silk Road is the road to wealth of the Tang Dynasty. Every year, a large number of goods enter and exit Datang through this channel. It not only makes Datang's goods more abundant, but also allows countless gold and silver to flow into Datang."
In fact, the reason why the Tang Dynasty regards the Turks as a thorn in the flesh, in addition to the hatred between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks in the past, is that the Turks blocked the Silk Road. Even, including this mobilization of troops against Tuyuhun, it is also for this reason, I don't know if what I said is right? ”
Seeing Li Feng's breezy expression, Yang Qian could only enter the topic faster. She was really worried that Li Feng lost his patience and left directly.
"Therefore, in order to show our sincerity, we are willing to work with Datang to jointly maintain the unimpeded flow of the Silk Road. How can the Turkic side ensure that all business travelers will be protected within the Turkic territory? ”
After a long story short. Yang Qian stared at Li Feng tightly, wanting to see his reaction to this. If it was before, if it was the fourth son of the Li family she said she knew, she would not have said this anyway, because it was simply playing the piano to the cow.
However, after a period of detailed investigation and understanding, she suddenly found that the person in front of her. It's no longer the silly boy she once knew. Thinking about it, the things he did during this time, especially the one in Monument Square, made her marvel.
Even if it was her, she was ashamed that she didn't have that ability. In the absence of strong financial and material support, such a large-scale square was built. However, looking at others, not only did they not spend their money in the early stage, but they also earned a grand slam in the end. It's so whimsical that it's simply unheard of and unseen.
Therefore, she believes. As soon as she talks about the opening of trade routes, Li Feng will definitely be able to know how beneficial this matter is to Datang.
"Commerce? Silk Road? It's kind of interesting, how to implement it. Let's talk about it. I think that you Turks are not generous enough to only pay and not return, and you will definitely not be a living Lei Feng. ”
How important the Silk Road is to Datang. Of course Li Feng knows. In the same way, I understand. It is indeed as Yang Qian said. One of the most important reasons why the Tang Dynasty used troops against Tuyuhun and why they have always been obsessed with the Turks is because of this Silk Road.
Although the world is ashamed of businessmen and belittles them everywhere. However, this is only a means of indoctrination, and it is for the needs of the rulers. And as a ruler, I know better than anyone else that this business is also very important. After all, who wouldn't want to do something that makes money.
Look at the princes and nobles in Chang'an City, which family doesn't have its own shop and its own business. Even, some of the more powerful ones have their own horse teams at home, specializing in foreign trade. After all, this profit from foreign trade is simply too scary.
The Silk Road is the most important of several international trade routes, and it is also the most prosperous channel for business exchanges. However, this passage had to pass through the Turkic border, that is, the Western Regions. As a result, the caravans that came and went were often harassed and killed, which seriously affected foreign trade.
There are many kinds of love and hatred of people, but there is often only one kind of hatred of the country, and that is interests. Between countries, everything pays attention to a good word. It can be said that there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests.
And now, the Turks have taken the initiative to jointly preserve this economic lifeline. In any case, it is a great thing for Datang.
However, there is a good saying, that is, there is no such thing as a free lunch. You know, if you want to maintain such an economic lifeline, it is not a simple matter. At the very least, in order to prevent horse thieves and robbers from robbing, it is necessary to send a large number of troops to encircle or protect them. That's a lot of money.
"Giggles, I knew it would be right to talk to you first. However, although our side intends to make friends with Datang and maintain a situation of peaceful coexistence. However, compared to the Tang Dynasty, my Turks are so poor that they can't afford to lose. Moreover, if you do that, you can't explain it to everyone. ”
"As you just said, no one does the losing business, and in the same way, this advantage cannot be taken in vain. Since we give convenience to those businessmen, and they give something in return, that's right, isn't it? ”
After hearing Li Feng's words, Yang Qian laughed again. She knew that she had been right. Li Feng really understood it all at once. That way, things are much easier. Therefore, the eyes that looked at Li Feng were also full of different colors.
"You mean, tariffs?"
Regarding Yang Qian's strange eyes, Li Feng didn't notice it at all. Instead, his heart was shocked, and then he said to Yang Qian with a shocked face. To protect the legitimate interests of business travelers, business travelers pay a certain fee to the Turks and Datang, isn't this a tariff?
"Tariffs, what tariffs?"
However, it was obvious that this new word that came out of Li Feng's mouth made Yang Qian a little incomprehensible, her eyes widened, and she looked at Li Feng curiously and asked.