Chapter 361 Taking the initiative to take the blame
Author: gusty wind
Chapter 361 Taking the initiative to take the blame
At this time, the prince Li Jiancheng on the side suddenly said, "The grassland not only has good horses, but also cattle."
"What Dalang said is true!" Li Yuan said with a smile, stroking his palms: "We need good horses to conquer the world, and we need cattle for farming."
Oxen and horses may be the most important large livestock in Chinese history. The former allowed this farming civilization to develop rapidly, and the latter was the most advantageous weapon in the battlefield.
Civilization and war may seem contradictory, but they coexist most of the time.
Especially in the early Tang Dynasty, especially in Guanzhong at the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, grain production was reduced, Turks were on the lookout, and cattle and horses were one of the resources most needed by the imperial court today.
Li Yuan calculated in his mind how many cattle and horses Huairen could get from the Turks... But if he wanted to get cattle and horses from the Turks, he could only take this route.
Not to mention that the two countries have stopped trading with each other. Even if there is mutual trade, the Turks are unruly. Robbery is a huge profit... Oh no, it is a completely cost-free business.
That is to say, now that Shuozhou has surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, and Yuan Junzhang has just been defeated, it is very likely that the Turks will not be able to break through and plunder Hedong this year, so this smuggling method can be effective.
If the Turks cannot break through this year, they will wait until next year... at least in June and July before they can invade the south in large numbers. In more than half a year, if everything goes well, Huairen should be able to exchange a lot of cattle and horses.
However, some supplies are still not allowed to leave the customs. Li Yuan tapped his fingers on the back of the chair, "Tea and salt are allowed, but ironware is not allowed."
"Tea and salt cannot be enjoyed by Turkic nobles, but iron weapons can equip opponents, so they should not be allowed out of the country." Li Jiancheng nodded and said with a smile: "I don't know what Huairen wants to sell, and how many horses he can get in exchange for it."
Li Yuan glanced at Princess Pingyang, whose face was as dark as water, "Huairen has already made a plan, but Erlang still needs to make a decision on this matter."
Li Shimin, who knew it well, cupped his hands and said, "Please give me your father's instructions."
"The grassland is cold, and strong wine warms you up." Li Yuan smiled half-heartedly, "Erlang?"
Li Jiancheng was stunned for a moment and immediately followed him, "That's it. Second brother...I heard that Yuhuchun...Huairen was driven out of the house?"
A few months ago, the news about Yuhuchun gradually spread. No matter what the truth is, the fact is that Jingzhao Du family controls Yuhuchun and is still selling it on a large scale, while Li Shan, the founder of Yuhuchun, abandoned the stall long ago.
On the surface, it was the Jingzhao Du family that seized people's property...and the Du family's leading figures, Du Yan and Du Ruhui, were both officials of the Tiance Mansion.
In other words, Li Shimin also has to bear the blame of public opinion.
Therefore, if Li Shan wanted to make spirits in Dai County, he had to get Li Shimin's support.
"The child takes orders." Li Shimin looked calm and glanced at Li Jiancheng from the corner of his eye. He thought to himself, does this guy still not know that it was his prince's family order that caused the trouble?
This gave Li Shimin an embarrassment. Li Jiancheng smiled and continued: "Father, when the caravan leaves the customs, you can send people to sneak into the caravan to find out the inside story of the Turks in preparation for the future."
"Dalang has made a lot of progress recently." Li Yuan stroked his beard and nodded with a smile, "Huairen is short of manpower, so Liu Shirang can send manpower."
After being treated coldly for many days, Li Jiancheng quickly noticed Li Yuan's thoughts. Even though he still had the idea of moving the capital, he never mentioned it. Instead, he showed his attitude towards the Turks...it was just rhetoric anyway.
"Liu Shirang is arrogant..." Li Jiancheng suggested: "General Zuo Wuwei, Jiangxia County Duke Li Gaoqian is now stationed at Yanmen."
"Yanmen is the only way to go." Li Yuan smiled and said: "It's a convenient way. Let me handle this matter."
Princess Pingyang, who had been silent until now, suddenly stood up and said, "Father, please think again."
Li Yuan coughed twice, and after thinking for a while he couldn't find anything to say... It was a life-saving grace, and it was normal for his daughter to have this attitude.
"Third sister, this is a state matter." Li Jiancheng advised: "Huairen has the heart to serve..."
"The prince's words are too frivolous!" Princess Pingyang shouted: "In the future, the ministers will accuse Li Huairen of secretly communicating with the Turks. Will the prince come forward to make it clear?"
"Even though he made it clear, my father ordered the Turkic City to be exterminated and smuggled out of the country as early as last year. Once the incident is revealed, he will be the target of public criticism!"
Princess Pingyang turned to glare at Li Shimin, "Father issued a ban on alcohol a few months ago, and Huairen brewed wine in Dai County. If the incident was leaked, would the court turn a blind eye?"
"Someday, someone will report Huairen and commit a crime. How will he deal with it?"
"If we follow the law, Huairen's reputation will be ruined!" Princess Pingyang said angrily: "If we don't deal with it, will the country's laws be regarded as nothing?"
Princess Pingyang looked directly at Li Yuan, "This move is beneficial to the country, but it is only a small benefit and has nothing to do with the overall situation."
"Huairen planned the war in Shandong, set up a barracks for wounded soldiers, became famous all over the world for his poetry, and was appointed to Dai County for more than a month. He was praised by the villagers. Why did his father insist on putting him in danger?"
Li Yuan was a little embarrassed and laughed. In fact, everyone knew this well... The most important thing about Li Shan's move was that on the surface, he was doing his own thing and making huge profits. He ignored the national ban and private builders.
The team conducted trade with the Turks.
From Li Yuan's point of view, he only needs to accept the possible benefits and does not need to worry about anything else.
To put it bluntly, Li Shan took the blame, but the good thing was that the imperial court came to him... The spokesperson of the imperial court was, of course, headed by the emperor, the prince, and the King of Qin.
But from Princess Pingyang's point of view, Li Shan's move did not bring much benefit to her...and she was vaguely aware that judging from various strange behaviors, Li Shan must have enemies.
Once this kind of thing is revealed, Li Shan's career is likely to be ruined... To put it bluntly, this is taking the blame!
Li Shimin quietly glanced at the gloomy Princess Pingyang, and once again increased Li Shan's influence on the third sister... A princess is nothing, but she is quite prestigious in the army. The princess in charge of the Beiya Forbidden Army does not need to be important.
Talk too much.
Li Shimin has also considered similar issues. He knows very well that once the matter is leaked, Pei Shiju, the old fox, is likely to take action... Moreover, if Li Shan wants to make this kind of smuggling bigger, it will be impossible to bypass the big families in Hedong, otherwise
They couldn't get much goods, and Pei Shiju couldn't have noticed that the Pei family was now the most prominent family in Hedong.
But Li Shimin also thought about it. It is impossible that Li Shan did not consider this problem... This young man must have countermeasures.
Seeing that Li Yuan was a little helpless, Li Shimin smiled and said: "My father regards Huairen as his nephew, so he will naturally protect him more. Third sister does not need to worry."
"Yes, yes." Li Yuan immediately excused himself, "If there is any complaint in the future, my father will definitely protect me!"
Li Jiancheng also joked: "This is a state matter, so please forgive me father."
Li Yuan stretched out his hand and nodded Li Jiancheng, laughing and saying: "Da Lang is..."
Once someone files a complaint, it is a good idea to evade it by favoring one's children and nephews. Li Yuan will inevitably be criticized...but it is not that Li Yuan has never done similar things.
After a pause, Li Yuan added: "Don't worry Pingyang, when Huairen returns to the court one day, he will definitely be promoted to a noble title!"
Princess Pingyang snorted, sat down by herself, and suddenly said: "Please ask father's permission to send thirty more guards to Dai County."
"Pingyang is the one who makes the decision." Li Yuan couldn't tell his thoughts about his two sons, but he doted on his daughter. "The matter will be decided by Huairen, allowing him arbitrary power."
Li Shimin was still guessing in his mind what kind of response Li Shan had to Pei Shiju, while Li Jiancheng was thinking about sending a letter to Li Gaoqian later... At this time, there was a noise outside.
Everyone turned to look, and a frightened palace attendant walked into the palace quickly, "Your Majesty, the Prince of Yan County is fighting with the Marquis of Linji County."
Li Yuan was stunned and then slammed the table, "How brave!"
Obviously, it couldn't be a fight somewhere else, and the palace people came to report it, it must be in the imperial city, maybe in the Tai Chi Palace!
Luo Yi is so domineering?!
Li Yuan's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, and he strode out of the palace. Li Jiancheng behind him was uneasy, and Li Shimin had a sneer on his lips. What a coincidence...it happened to be today!