The next day, the peace talks went ahead as planned, and Li Chengqian led the group of officials to negotiate with the Turkic side. Sure enough, just as Yang Qian said last night, soon, the Turkic side put forward this proposal to jointly maintain the Silk Road. The officials on Datang's side were stunned all of a sudden. After all, this is the first time they have encountered something like this.

Luckily, it's only the first day of the meeting, and there's still time. Therefore, there is no need to rush to make a decision. Everything can be considered slowly, or wait for the instructions above.

However, this problem was finally put into the hands of Li Chengqian. Because everyone is not sure, therefore, they dare not speak more. Otherwise, when the above things really happen, they can't afford to take care of their little arms and legs. At first, these officials had some opinions about sending Li Chengqian, a young and vigorous prince, to lead the peace talks, but now they are glad to be appointed.

Anyway, when the time comes, if there is really a problem above, won't there still be a tall top?

As a matter of fact, Li Chengqian also knew that the current talks have a bearing on the relations between the two countries and are of great importance. Therefore, these days, he has also been making up for this knowledge, so as not to go wrong when the time comes. However, the kind of thing that the other party proposed also made him helpless.

Others thought that when they encountered difficulties, they would find a high top, and of course he Li Chengqian had already prepared. Because, during the negotiation, Li Feng also came with him. Li Chengqian is convinced of one sentence, that is, if there is something to find the fourth uncle, it is true. Of course, Li Feng already knew about this matter.

Now, he also understands a little, why this Yang Qian would specifically ask him to communicate this matter in advance. Judging from the reactions of these officials, he could not see that the matter was to be passed as soon as possible. It's not an easy thing to do. After all, people always have a lot of concerns about new things.

Yang Qian looked for him, undoubtedly just to let him do the work of the Tang Emperor.

After returning from Baihualou last night, in fact, Li Feng has also been thinking about this problem. Now, Li Chengqian came to him to pay attention, but he was not in a hurry. Instead, he entered the palace with Li Chengqian to face the saint. After all, such a thing. Only Li Shimin's decision can be determined.

Therefore, instead of wasting words to explain to Li Chengqian, it is better to say your thoughts in front of Li Shimin after entering the palace. Wouldn't that be easy?

As for why he didn't enter the palace until now, of course, Li Feng didn't want people to know, he already knew the meaning of the Turkic side, so as to avoid unnecessary suspicion and trouble.

"How's the peace talks going?"

As soon as they met, Li Shimin immediately began to ask, obviously, about this matter. He also attaches great importance to it. In addition, he was also a little worried that Li Chengqian was young and vigorous and did something wrong. You must know that this errand was handed over to Li Chengqian at the beginning. There are still some people who disagree.

But fortunately, seeing Li Feng also coming with him made him feel a lot more relieved.

"Father, everything is going well with the Turkic side. The Turks also seem to be very sincere. A lot of stuff and didn't cause too much controversy. It passed without a hitch. However, the Turks have put forward a new proposal, and the ministers and the adults are undecided, so they have come to ask their father."

Hearing Li Shimin's inquiry, Li Chengqian began to honestly return to the story.

"Oh, what's the matter, tell me about it"

Li Shimin didn't expect that Li Chengqian's answer would be so relaxed. It stands to reason that this shouldn't be the case. Datang has not experienced this peace talk, on the contrary, it has experienced a lot of times. No matter what time it is, it's not all about fighting for red-facedness.

And today is only the first day, and listening to Li Chengqian's words, it went so smoothly, which was a little surprising to him. However, after glancing at Li Feng and seeing that he didn't react, he asked Li Chengqian.

Hearing Li Shimin's inquiry, Li Chengqian, of course, explained the Turkic proposal to Li Shimin in detail, and after finishing speaking, he stood quietly aside and waited for Li Shimin's instructions. However, after Li Shimin listened, he also fell into deep thought.

"Fourth brother, what do you think about this matter?"

After a while, Li Shimin finally spoke. It's just that he didn't say it to Li Chengqian, but asked Li Feng instead.

"Things are a good thing"

It seems that he has long known that Li Shimin will ask this question, so Li Feng did not raise his head, so he said slowly.

"Oh, then fourth brother, tell me how this thing is a good way"

Seeing that Li Feng looked confident, Li Shimin was even more interested, and asked again. Li Feng was a little dissatisfied and glanced at Li Shimin, he didn't believe that Li Shimin could not know what the unimpeded flow of the Silk Road meant to Datang.

"What are the benefits, don't you still know what the emperor is. As for the superfluous things, I won't say more. I'll just talk about something else."

Obviously, Li Feng did not give Li Shimin face and did not answer according to his question. When he was a child, he would answer whatever he asked, so he wasn't so stupid.

"Oh, fourth brother, please speak, I want to hear your opinions."

For Li Feng to be so faceless, Li Shimin didn't mean to be angry at all, but became even happier. If Li Feng answered step by step, it was nothing more than a lesson for the prince instead of him. Now, hearing Li Feng say this, it means that he has thought of something else.

Li Shimin has long had a deep understanding of Li Feng's whimsical ideas. He knew that Li Feng was often able to put forward many very novel and extremely interesting ideas. And it's these things that often make very difficult problems very simple.

"First of all, I will say a new word, and that is tariffs. Let me explain this. To put it simply, it is to collect taxes on goods entering and leaving the country, which is a new type of tax. ”

"Before, no, now you can. The reason is also very simple, the state provides a better business environment for businessmen, ensures the smooth and safe passage of trade roads, and charges a certain fee, which is very reasonable and understandable. ”

"I think as long as the service is done properly and provides a comfortable and safe business environment for those businessmen, they will still be more than happy to pay this money. After all, in this way, although they make less money, the risk is also greatly reduced. ”

In this way, the country will be able to have one more way to make money and one more entry. That's not a small amount of money. lest thou weep with me all the day long."

Sure enough, the first thing Li Feng proposed was tariffs. In order to avoid Li Shimin's question, he explained directly and transparently in one breath.

"Tariffs, that's a new term, but I like it, haha. Fourth brother, you are right, there is a legitimate reason to collect this tax now, which is reasonable. The most important thing is that as long as this tax is reasonable and can indeed ensure that the road is clear, the vast majority of businessmen will definitely agree. You know, in the past, when businessmen traveled, they were always worried. If you encounter a thief, it is often bloodless, and even your life is difficult to protect. ”

"Make a little less money, and ensure the safety of people and goods, they will definitely support it. Okay, good idea. However, when the time comes, the imperial court must do a good job, otherwise, just collecting money and not doing anything will attract tongues."

Li Feng said very bluntly, that is, to use this as a reason to add a new tax. This is really to Li Shimin's heart, there is no way, he is poor.

However, in the past, there was no way to be poor, and this increase in new taxes did not mean that it would be increased. Now, there is such a good reason to send it forward, and it would be a fool not to catch it. More importantly, in this way, not only will it not cause public anger and cause resentment, but it will also be supported by everyone, so why not do it.

"Hehe, don't rejoice too soon, not everyone will support it. At least, those who have monopolized this trade route before will have to be anxious with you, believe it or not"

Seeing Li Shimin's excited face, Li Feng raised another question. That is, in this way, it will hurt the interests of some people.

You know, there are some people who don't want to see this trade road become peaceful. In that way, the risk is reduced, and many people will be involved, driven by profits. When the time comes, the competition will be fierce. And, in doing so, they also have to pay customs duties.

Combined, it is a fatal blow for this part of the population.

"Fourth brother, do you mean...... I see. Indeed, some people, they are not afraid of the chaos of the trade routes, but the more chaotic the better, the better for them, or a lot of chaos is directed by them. Well, that's great, just for this one, I'm going to have to get this thing done anyway. If they do things according to the rules, then everything is easy to say. Otherwise, I can't find a reason...... Haha"

"Qian'er, this matter is decided, and it will be handled according to this plan. As long as you can make sure that this can be done, you don't have to worry too much about small things, you can make your own decisions."

Hearing Li Feng say this, Li Shimin also reacted and understood who Li Feng was referring to. However, this made Li Shimin even happier. For him, where is a bad thing, it is clearly a great good thing. On the contrary, it made him a little impatient.

"Wait, it's not right"

When Li Chengqian heard that Li Shimin had allowed it, he had a bottom in his heart. However, just as he was about to receive the decree to handle the matter, someone stopped him.

In this room, just the three of them, the one who can stop them is of course Li Feng.