Since the Silk Road was opened, it has played an extremely important role in all dynasties.
Especially in those times when national strength is weak, its importance is beyond doubt!
Things like silk porcelain, which are of low value in the Central Plains, can earn huge profits through the Silk Road!
It is no exaggeration to say that the reason why the Tang Dynasty was able to safely survive the natural and man-made disasters in the early years of Zhenguan was directly related to the Silk Road!
If we had not earned such huge wealth through the Silk Road, I am afraid that the people of the Tang Dynasty would still be chewing tree bark.
And this is one of the important reasons why His Majesty Li Er said he would attack the Western Turks this time, but he was not strongly opposed by the ministers.
Although the Tang Dynasty was also an important country on the Silk Road trade, its geographical location was not as superior as that of the Western Turks.
Because the middle section of the Silk Road was almost entirely within the territory of the Western Turks, caravans from various countries had to pay a heavy tax when passing through the Western Turks.
It is precisely because we understand the importance of the Silk Road that we must take it into our own hands!
Originally, after annihilating the Western Turks and taking control of the Silk Road, what His Majesty Li Er should have done was to stabilize the trade routes and promote economic and trade exchanges.
However, whenever he thought of what Su Chen said, "It's not as easy to make money as robbery," he couldn't hold back the heat in his heart!
Really, he has worked hard to develop the national economy for several years, but he has never won a war and made money quickly. Do you think this can be blamed on His Majesty Li Er?
Therefore, His Majesty Li Er came up with the idea of plundering these big countries thousands of miles away.
Especially after knowing the true value of spices, he couldn't bear it anymore!
The great food country has been trading spices with the Tang Dynasty for so many years, and the wealth in its treasury must have been gathering dust!
Can His Majesty Li Er still hold back? Just shoot!
Not only that, Li Er also found a very good excuse for himself.
Nowadays, the Tang Dynasty is rich and powerful, but its only shortcoming is that its population is too small.
But this is not the key issue.
The factors restricting population development have been resolved. It won't be long before Datang's population begins to expand rapidly.
By that time, this huge territory will not remain idle.
In this way, those countries that seemed far away now became neighbors of the Tang Dynasty again!
In order to ensure the stability of the border, the neighboring countries must be eliminated!
Nip problems in the bud!
This reason is absolutely valid!
Datang will have a war with these countries sooner or later, but the time has not come yet, so it is necessary to hide these people first.
Thinking of this, His Majesty Li Er said slowly: "You are worrying too much. Our country, the Tang Dynasty, and your country are thousands of miles apart. How could we inexplicably want to start a war with you?"
"Nowadays, there are many small countries on the border of our Datang Dynasty. They are the real targets of our Datang Dynasty!"
After hearing this, these envoys not only did not relax, but became even more nervous.
They have been doing business in Datang for a long time, so they are very familiar with the situation in Datang and its surrounding areas.
Today, there is no comparable big country around the Tang Dynasty.
But according to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, it seems that he is not even willing to let go of small countries with a population of hundreds of thousands?!
Swallowing secretly, several people looked at each other with uneasy expressions.
It is simply scary to be a neighbor to such an aggressive country!
This matter must be properly reported to the king after returning!
Naturally, His Majesty Li Er saw all their reactions.
His Majesty Li Er understood that these people were not at ease at all.
However, he doesn't care about this!
Now you just need to fool around a bit, don't say it too harshly, and it won't be a big deal.
He couldn't believe it, these foreigners dared to show off before him!
When these "wheat" matures, it's time to actually harvest them. During this period, they will remain as they are for the time being!
Although the envoys did not believe it, they all managed to smile.
"Your Majesty is absolutely right. I hope we can maintain our friendship with Datang Zhiwen forever!"
"Yes, only peaceful diplomacy can benefit the development of both of us, and it will be of great benefit to us!"
Upon hearing this, His Majesty Li Er nodded slightly, but did not reject these words.
On the side, Changsun Wuji understood clearly.
Your Majesty doesn't want to talk to these foreign people any more and is just perfunctory.
So, he directly took over the topic and began to appease several envoys.
At the same time, the government official had left Taiji Palace and was running towards Jingzhao Palace.
As he ran, he thought silently in his mind, take the mastermind to His Majesty and let the others go.
This interview brought him great pressure.
Therefore, he did not dare to neglect at all. Every word His Majesty Li Er said was kept in his heart.
Jingzhao Mansion.
Seeing the yamen servants arriving with sweat profusely, the governor hurried forward and asked, "How are things going? Have you seen the Holy One?"
The yamen servant nodded quickly.
"Come here and tell me in detail!"
Fu Yin couldn't wait to take the yamen servant to a quiet corner and began to ask questions.
The governor stretched out his hand nervously and said, "Where is your majesty's imperial edict?"
The officer looked confused, shook his head and said, "The Holy Father did not give me an imperial edict."
Hearing this, Fu Yin secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
The absence of an imperial edict means that His Majesty does not pay special attention to this matter, so his punishment may be lighter when the time comes.
He forced himself to calm down and continued to ask with a trembling voice: "Does your Majesty have any oral instructions? What did you say?"
The officer hurriedly said: "Yes, His Majesty said that the mastermind would be brought to the palace to see him immediately. He also said that the others would be released directly without interrogation!"
"This matter ends here. I, Jingzhao Mansion, don't have to worry about the follow-up matters anymore!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a smile appeared on Fu Yin's face.
It seems that His Majesty will not pursue this matter!
"Does your Majesty have any other instructions?" Fu Yin continued to ask.
The yamen servant shook his head quickly.
He remembers everything His Majesty Li Er said clearly, and there is absolutely no chance of any omission!
Fu Yin nodded and began to think.
Isn't the mastermind the mysterious young man?
Does Your Majesty want to interrogate him personally?
After thinking for a moment, the governor asked again: "Are you sure that His Majesty meant to take the mastermind to see him?"
The yamen servant nodded doubtfully, not knowing why the governor asked this.
"Are you sure you are taking him, not escorting him?" Fu Yin continued to ask.
The officer thought for a moment and nodded decisively again.
