How could Li Chengqian tell Duan Lun how he persuaded the countries of the Western Regions?

Could it be that they were told that only he, Li Chengqian, could protect the countries of the Western Regions?

Impossible.

There are things that can be done, but not said.

After sending Duan Lun away, Li Chengqian and his party returned to their temporary residence.

It stands to reason that the best mansion in Douhe City is naturally Murong Xiaojun's palace.

However, Li Chengqian did not stay in Murong Xiaojun's palace.

"Where's Changle?" Li Chengqian asked casually.

When Chunhua heard this, she immediately said, "I just finished today's homework, and I'm practicing martial arts in the backyard now." ”

Li Chengqian nodded and immediately walked towards the backyard.

Speaking of which, Changle is also strange and pitiful.

Although his status is noble, in this bitter cold place in the northwest, except for his own fake brother, he really has no relatives and no reason.

So now that he finally has a moment of free time, he really wants to make up for this little guy.

This night, Li Chengqian was chatting with Changle.

Of course, just because he's so laid-back doesn't mean that everyone is as laid-back as him.

This night, the entire Watering River City seemed to be busy.

Businessmen from various countries are looking for possible business opportunities, and the missions of various countries are also secretly colluding with each other.

After all, the rise of the Ming Dynasty has a decisive impact on the entire Northwest.

As for those officials of Daming, they are not idle.

The next day, September 20 of the seventh year of Zhenguan.

With the first rays of sunlight shining on the city, the originally quiet city ushered in the hustle and bustle again.

Today is the day when Li Chengqian receives envoys from various countries, so Daming has also made arrangements early.

Li Chengqian also summoned many officials of the Ming Dynasty at his temporary residence early in the morning.

"All ready?" Li Chengqian sat in the top position and asked.

Pu Xiru was at the top of the civil service, and when he heard the words, he said: "Back to Your Highness, everything is ready." ”

Li Chengqian nodded, looked at the people in the hall, and was very satisfied.

Although the Ming Dynasty was founded not long ago, he was also full of talents.

Not to mention the current and future famous generals such as Qibi He Li, Niu Jinda, and Xue Rengui, let's just say that Wang Xuance, Changsun Chong, and Wan Qipu are also considered to be masterpieces.

Seeing that Li Chengqian nodded, Pu Xiru immediately arranged for people to bring in envoys from various countries.

After a short time, envoys from various countries led by Duan Lun rushed in.

"See King Damingming." The crowd bowed in unison.

Li Chengqian waved his hand and said, "No courtesy." ”

"This time the Ming Dynasty opened the country, you can come to watch the ceremony, this king is very happy." Li Chengqian said with a smile.

"King Ming is polite." Lu Dongzan said with a smile, "Our two countries live next to each other, and the Ming Dynasty opened the country, so I naturally want to come and give a generous gift." ”

He was not wrong in what he said, what Tubo sent was indeed a generous gift.

Not only Tibet, but also congratulatory gifts from various countries are actually not light.

But when Li Chengqian heard this, he smiled, he understood what this guy meant, wasn't he just asking about Daming's return gift?

The reason why they give heavy gifts is to get some gifts in return.

If the return gift is an ordnance, it is naturally the best thing.

"You've got a heart." Li Chengqian said, "This king will definitely remember this deep friendship of various countries!"

We all know that my Ming Dynasty has just established the country, and it is a time when resources are scarce. ”

"King Ming is polite." Lu Dongzan also smiled, although he really wanted to ask what the return gift of the Ming court was, but no matter how thick-skinned he was, he really couldn't ask.

"Your Highness, this is the letter officially submitted by my Datang." At this moment, Duan Lun walked out, took out the national letter that Li Er had prepared earlier, and handed it over.

Seeing this, Li Chengqian gave Gonggong Yuan a look, and Gonggong Yuan immediately stepped forward to take Duan Lun's credentials.

Not only Duan Lun, but also the envoys of various countries saw this, and they also submitted the credentials of various countries one after another.

Li Chengqian casually flipped through the national letters of various countries, but he didn't say much.

This thing is actually nothing to look at, it is just some official words, but there is actually no content.

"Your Highness, when the foreign minister is leaving, Your Majesty has an explanation, let the foreign minister and His Royal Highness discuss it, and then open the border trade." At this moment, Duan Lun took the lead in speaking.

In the past year, Datang has indeed received dividends from commercial taxes.

Although Datang is still a big agricultural country, if it can make up for one or two through commercial taxes, it is also a good thing for Datang itself.

But when it comes to commercial taxes, whether it is Li Er or the officials of the Tang Dynasty, they are surprised to find that in the commercial taxes of the Tang Dynasty, the goods of the Ming Dynasty account for a non-negligible proportion.

Therefore, opening border trade again has become a thing that Datang wants to do up and down.

As the saying goes, if there is no profit, it is not early, as long as it is beneficial, everything can be put aside.

As soon as Duan Lun finished speaking, Lu Dongzan also stood up and said, "Your Highness, I, Tubo, am also willing to communicate with the Ming Dynasty. ”

This kind of good thing, of course, he Tubo also wants a piece of the pie.

Not only them, Xue Yantuo, the countries of the Western Regions, who is not willing to do business with the Ming Dynasty?

In the final analysis, the geographical location of the Ming Dynasty is really amazing.

Born to eat the bowl of business and trade.

When Li Chengqian heard this, he smiled and said: "Rest assured, this time Daming also has a plan in this regard, this king has already communicated with the household department, and will probably build two border trade ports in Daming. ”

For Li Chengqian, this is indeed something he needs to consider.

If you don't say anything else, if you let go of commerce, it will be beneficial to his Ming court.

Hearing Li Chengqian say this, Gu Jianzhang immediately asked, "I don't know where the trade ports of the Ming Dynasty are?" ”

They have nothing to do with the Great Zhao Royal Court now, if they can fight for a trade port of the Great Ming Royal Court, it will definitely be an opportunity for their Great Zhao Royal Court.

After all, everything that the Ming Dynasty produces now is very popular.

"As for the trade port, the details have not yet been decided." Li Chengqian smiled and said, "After all, with the ability of the Ming Dynasty for the time being, only two border trade ports can be built, and the address is naturally cautious." ”

Hearing him say this, the envoys of various countries were moved.

Nowadays, the things that Daming made out are still very marketable.

If they can enjoy this dividend, it will be a good thing for them.

However, the two trade ports mentioned by Li Chengqian made it difficult for them.

After all, everyone wants to eat dividends on this trade port.

A typical wolf has more meat and less meat.

Of course, there is also a reason why Li Chengqian only mentioned two trade ports.

That's a pretty accurate number.

If there are too many, it seems too cheap, but if there is only one, everyone understands that it must be with Datang.

After all, whether it is in terms of relationship or actual interests, there will definitely be close trade between Daming and Datang.

So if there's only one, you don't have to think about it.

But Li Chengqian just said two trade ports, which means that everyone still has a chance.

As for who this opportunity will fall to, it depends on their ability.

This time, everyone understood.

I don't say much at the moment, everyone is not stupid, and I am ready to have an in-depth exchange with Li Chengqian or Daming officials in private.

"Your Highness." Xue Yantuo's envoy said, "I wonder if the Ming Dynasty's ordnance will still be sold to the outside world?" I remember that the Ming Dynasty had betrayed the Western Turks before.

Now that the Western Turks have submitted to His Highness, I, Xue Yantuo, am also willing to ......"

Without waiting for Li Chengqian to reply, the envoy of Goguryeo also immediately stood up and said: "Your Highness, I, Goguryeo, also have the heart to buy some Ming ordnance. ”

"Your envoy laughed." Li Chengqian looked at the envoy of Goguryeo, and immediately said with a smile, "Now that Goguryeo is fighting against the Tang Dynasty, although this king has established his own royal court, in the final analysis, this king and the Tang Dynasty are still inextricably linked.

It's not realistic for you to ask this king to sell his ordnance to Goguryeo.

As for Xue Yantuo. Speaking of this, Li Chengqian looked at Xue Yantuo's envoy, shook his head, and said, "This king still has to discuss a thing or two, after all, ......."

He will definitely sell it, but how to sell it and who to sell it to, you really have to think about it.

When Xue Yantuo's envoy heard this, he was not in a hurry, he just inquired about Li Chengqian's attitude.

As for the envoys of Goguryeo, hehe, they already knew the answer.

This is not surprising either.

"Your Highness, we don't need ordnance." Gu Jianzhang said, "I, the Great Zhao Wangting, want to establish a long-term trade relationship with your country......"

For them, the Great Zhao Wangting, the ordnance is really not important, there are the Ming Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty, but they don't value military strength the most.

To put it simply, even if they vigorously develop the military now, it is impossible to defeat the Ming and the Tang Dynasty, since they can't beat them, then what is the need to frown on this issue?

Anyway, as long as the Ming Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty don't move their Zhao Wangting, will other countries dare to act recklessly?

Therefore, his purpose this time is very simple, to open up the trade road.

Even if it is a border trade port, he will only try his best to fight for it, but he will only fight for it, and he will not force it.

On the contrary, to achieve a long-term trade relationship with Daming is his most important goal.

In this regard, Li Chengqian does not object, he also needs to sell the goods of the Ming Dynasty all over the world, and it is not a bad thing to have one more distributor.

"That's fine." Li Chengqian said, "It's good for your envoy to discuss with the household department. ”

In this regard, Li Chengqian is very generous.

Seeing this, the envoys of other countries immediately said that they would establish trade relations with the Ming Dynasty.

It doesn't matter where the trade port is built, eat this bite of meat first.

In this regard, Li Chengqian did not refuse, and all agreed.

Then they discussed other trivial matters, and it was near noon that they dispersed.

"If your envoy is fine, why don't we find a place to sit together?" came out of Li Chengqian, and Lu Dongzan found Gu Jianzhang, who was alone.

When Gu Jianzhang heard this, he was slightly stunned, but he still nodded and said, "It's an honor." ”

He used to be an unknown little person, a real little person, and it was a coincidence that he could have today's status.

So in the face of Lu Dongzan and these people, he was still a little nervous.

After all, the Great Zhao Dynasty was really not long established.

Although others didn't say it explicitly, many people looked at him, the envoy of the Great Zhao Palace, and there was a little ridicule in their eyes, which seemed to mean that their Great Zhao Wangting was simply following the example of Dongshi.

He could feel it, but he couldn't argue with it.

Should I say it or not, he is the king of Zhao himself, and he is acting in Dongshi.

There's nothing to be embarrassed to admit.

"Please." Lu Dongzan made a gesture of please, and gave Goguryeo and Xue Yantuo's envoys a look, and immediately, several people found a restaurant and walked in.

Seeing that there were also envoys from Goguryeo and Xue Yantuo, Gu Jianzhang was a little stunned, he hadn't figured out what the purpose of these people was for finding him.

"I wonder what the old man is looking for?" After sitting down, Gu Jianzhang asked with a puzzled expression.

Lu Dongzan, Goguryeo and Xue Yantuo's envoys looked at each other, and immediately said bluntly: "That's the ...... like this."

There was no foreshadowing, Lu Dongzan directly told them what they discussed last night.

After listening to him, Gu Jianzhang was also stunned.

Ally?

Looking for an alliance with our Great Zhao Wangting?

But he understood immediately.

He is not a fool, what these people value is not the Great Zhao Wangting, but the identity of Li Yuanjing, the King of Zhao, he immediately shook his head and said: "The old man can't be the master of this matter, and he has to ask His Royal Highness my family." ”

He didn't dare to say yes himself, after all, it was not a trivial matter.

Lu Dongzan smiled: "This is natural, we can't be the master of this kind of thing, but we can communicate first." ”

"Yes, yes, when we go back, we will also ask our respective kings, but before that, we can communicate and understand." The Goguryeo envoy said.

Gu Jianzhang nodded, he actually didn't object to this.

Now that the Great Zhao Dynasty is at its weakest, it is not a bad thing to have a few allies.

At the same time, among the envoys of the countries of the Western Regions, the envoys of various countries also gathered together and discussed a lot.

"If we can get one of this trade port in the Ming Dynasty, it will be a good thing for us!" Said the messenger of the turtles.

After he finished speaking, everyone nodded, it was true.

If they can get a port, they can indeed make a lot of profit from it.

"It is really difficult to win a trade port because of the strength of our countries.

Not to mention the Tang Dynasty, there are also Tubo and Xue Yantuo, who is not better than us? ”

That's where they are most embarrassed, even though they live as countries, but countries are too small, really too small.

Even compared to Subi, it is not competitive.

Speaking of this, they sighed again.

It's a fact.

"Actually, if we join forces to find a trade port, it's not impossible at all?" Suddenly, Gao Chang's envoy said, "We are really not competitive when we take it out alone.

But if the entire countries of the Western Regions are united, then we can still compete with other countries. ”

(End of chapter)