Five years as county magistrate, hundreds of millions of kilograms of grain shocked Li Shimin Chapter 369 The true intentions of the countries, gifts from Goguryeo
Chapter 369 The true intentions of the countries, gifts from Goguryeo
Representatives from various countries have their thoughts changing.
But there was no room for the kneeling Japanese envoy to think too much.
With a flattering smile, he agreed to Li Shimin's conditions.
Representatives from other countries looked at it, spitting in their hearts with utmost contempt.
"Hahahahaha! It's such a pleasure to be the envoy from Japan. I'd like to toast you!"
Li Shimin laughed happily.
Raise your glass and look at the kneeling Japanese envoy.
"Thank you, His Majesty Khan!"
The Japanese envoy stood up and returned to his seat to greet him with a toast.
After drinking a glass, the Japanese envoy looked calmer and sat down slowly, not caring about the eyes of the people around him.
"Everyone, let's continue."
Li Shimin spoke again.
The smile is obviously much bigger than at the beginning.
"Your Majesty Tianke, I'm here this time for the firecrackers."
"I would like to ask if you can sell the fire blunderbuss in your country. Our Khan is willing to buy it at a high price."
Messenger Xue Yantuo stood up and said.
"Western Turks also mean this!"
"Goguryeo also means this!"
"Silla (Baekje) means the same thing!"
Other countries stood up one after another and expressed their true thoughts.
They all came because of the fire gun, and they all wanted to have a chance to buy the fire gun?
Showing weakness to the Tang Dynasty is the next best thing.
"Everyone wants a firecracker."
Li Shimin chuckled and said calmly.
Sure enough, they all came here with guns blazing.
But the destructive power of the fire gun is so great, how can it be sold to them?
"Please His Majesty the Khan, please grant me your permission!"
Representatives from various countries saluted one after another, very sincerely.
"I already know what you mean."
"But the fire blunderbuss has great destructive power. I cannot sell it to you at will, lest you fight each other. Let me discuss it with my ministers."
Li Shimin said solemnly.
I don’t want to sell it, but there is no need to say no.
It is still uncertain whether Qiwang of the Five Surnames already has those thirty fire guns.
If they do, it will be a matter of time before other countries do, and maybe they should make that money.
But this matter needs to be discussed with Fang Yuan to see if Fang Yuan wants to sell some defective products to other countries.
"Thank you, His Majesty Khan."
Representatives from various countries thanked Li Shimin one after another.
But he kept complaining in his heart and scolded Li Shimin for being shameless.
Obviously I didn’t want to sell it to them to target the Tang Dynasty because of its huge lethality, but I said it was to prevent them from fighting each other.
War itself is death, is there any need to say it so hypocritically?
The party continues.
Representatives of various countries once again expressed their country’s wishes.
During the subsequent banquet, everyone was talking and laughing, and the atmosphere was very intense, which did not end until the evening.
After the banquet, the representatives of the various countries were sent out of the palace and returned to Honglu Temple where they were greeted.
As for Fang Yuan and others, they were left to hold a simple meeting.
"Do you think the fire gun is worth selling?"
Li Shimin drank a cup of hangover soup and asked calmly.
Changsun Wuji and others did not speak, but looked at Fang Yuan aside.
As we all know, Fang Yuan has always controlled the Fire Gun, and Fang Yuan knows the Fire Gun best.
Whether it can be sold or not is all up to Fang Yuan, so there is no need to come forward to avoid embarrassment.
"It's best not to sell!"
"If it must be sold, I will choose some eliminated products for them!"
Fang Yuan thought for a while and said.
The firecracker must have flowed out.
There are so many people in the Fourth Army, and there are many people from aristocratic families.
After the war, many people died and many firecrackers were lost.
Although Fang Yuan secretly meant that people can die, but the fire blunderbuss must be recovered.
But despite this, thousands of firecrackers were still lost in this four-way battle.
Therefore, fire guns are no longer unique to the institute, and will soon be available outside.
But it will take at least one or two years for them to truly master the technology of fire guns, and they cannot sell it to foreigners in a short time.
"In this case, I think it would be better to sell them some discarded products and make a lot of money from them."
Li Shimin pondered for a moment and then said.
It's hard for the court to be short of money now, very short of money.
At this time, all countries want firecrackers, so sell them to them.
Anyway, it is a eliminated product. Compared with Datang's, it is very different. It is no match at all.
After all, even if Datang doesn't sell it, within a year or two, others will be sold to them.
If you don’t make this money, you won’t make it in vain.
“I think it’s time to sell!”
Fang Xuanling said solemnly.
Everyone already knows that the fire gun may be lost.
Fang Yuan will definitely not take responsibility for this kind of thing by himself, lest he have to take responsibility in the future.
"The same is true for me."
Changsun Wuji and others expressed their opinions one after another.
Since there will be fire blunderbuss developed by others in the near future.
If you can make a lot of money from other countries at this time, it is better to make this money.
"Fang Yuan."
Li Shimin looked at Fang Yuan and said.
Regarding the matter of fire guns, Li Shimin respected Fang Yuan's opinion.
"There are not many scraps, maybe less than 10,000."
"When Your Majesty wants to sell to them, the maximum price is two thousand per country."
Fang Yuan thought for a while and said.
The obsolete firecrackers will be destroyed after a period of time.
The furnace is destroyed and then rebuilt, and the raw materials are used again to make new fire guns.
"I understand."
"Prime Minister, eldest grandson, I'll let you two take care of this matter."
"Remember, there is no need to be anxious. It is they who are anxious, not us."
Li Shimin nodded, looked at Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji, and laughed.
"I obey the decree!"
Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji should be respectful.
Next, the meeting ended and everyone left the palace and returned to their homes.
After Fang Yuan returned, it was already dark, and Du Miaoyan and others had already finished their meal.
As soon as I sat down and told Du Miaoyan what happened in the palace, the guard came in to report and the Goguryeo envoy came to visit.
"Missing!"
Fang Yuan refused without even thinking.
If an envoy from a country asks for an audience late at night, what will happen if someone finds out?
So it’s best not to see you.
"They said they have something urgent and they need to see you. Please be sure to see me."
"I saw that they were dressed in secret. If they hadn't revealed their identities, I wouldn't have known they were from Goguryeo."
The gate guard told the truth.
"No, let them go back."
"If you receive benefits from others, give them back."
Fang Yuan remained unmoved and would not see them.
When the gatekeeper saw this, he smiled and left obediently.
But soon, he came back.
"Master, they refuse to leave."
"They said they must see you. If you don't, they will force their way in."
The guard guard said awkwardly.
They wanted to drive each other away, but the other party was stubborn.
Given the identity of the other party, the gatekeepers and others did not dare to force them away.
"Humph, you still want to break in?"
Fang Yuan's eyes darkened and he sneered.
As an envoy of a country, you have to give face.
But to forcefully break into Minister Tang's mansion is too much.
Even if you use a stick to drive them away, it is reasonable.
"Husband, why don't you meet me? Maybe there is something urgent."
Du Miaoyan suddenly said.
"Then let's meet."
Fang Yuan frowned, thought for a moment and said.
He didn't want to see her, but Du Miaoyan said, so let's see her.
As Du Ruhui's daughter, Du Miaoyan's political consciousness will definitely not be lower than her own.
She realized there might be something urgent, or maybe there was really an emergency.
Soon, the Goguryeo envoy was secretly introduced to Fang Mansion and placed in the study.
Soon, Fang Yuan saw each other.
It was the young man I saw at the palace during the day.
But this time there was more than one person, there were two girls wearing hats.
"I've met Fang Shangshu!"
The young man saluted politely.
The two women behind him also saluted.
"Third Prince, you're welcome. Please sit down."
Fang Yuan responded politely and invited the other party to sit down.
The young man has a different identity. He is the third prince of Goguryeo, Gao Tianzhi.
"I'm really sorry for disturbing you so late at night."
"But the matter cannot be announced to the outside world, we can only make this decision."
Gao Tianzhi once again apologized to Fang Yuan.
"Third Prince, if you have any questions, just ask."
Fang Yuan said calmly.
"This is my thousand-year-old ginseng, fleece-flower root, and angelica from Goguryeo. Please accept it."
"The two of them will also stay in front of you and serve you from now on."
Gao Tianzhi first showed his sincerity and pointed at the two women behind him.
The two women also cooperated and brought two boxes to open, which contained some precious medicinal materials.
You can't tell much from the outside at night, but judging from the size, it does appear to be old.
At least those two ginseng are the largest ones Fang Yuan has ever seen.
Look at these two girls, their skin is as fair as milk and their appearance is superb.
"The third prince hasn't said anything yet."
Fang Yuan said calmly.
Neither accepted nor rejected.
The medicinal materials are all good. Fang Mansion has these medicinal materials, but I have never seen such good ones.
If it is a small matter and it is in line with your own wishes, you can help me if you can, but listen first and then decide.
"I would like to ask Mr. Fang to support me in becoming the next king of Goguryeo!"
Gao Tianzhi said in a deep voice.
He stared at Fang Yuan silently.
"It's not my place to get involved in this matter!"
Fang Yuan frowned, shook his head and said.
Unexpectedly, he actually supported Gao Tianzhi to become the next king of Goguryeo.
This surprised Fang Yuan.
At the same time, understand that this is not your responsibility.
Although Goguryeo is nominally a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty, the King of Goguryeo will nominally notify the Tang Dynasty when he takes office.
But that's all in name. The Tang Dynasty has not yet been able to interfere with the appointment of the king of Goguryeo.
"As long as the adults can provide firepower support at critical times."
Gao Tianzhi said in a deep voice.
Looking at Fang Yuan eagerly.
Dynasty change is mainly a matter of strength.
As long as he has Fang Yuan's support and the support at home, defeating the eldest prince and ascending to the throne is not a problem.
"After all, it's still a gun, right?"
"To be honest, the imperial court has decided to sell firecrackers to you, but the number may be around two thousand."
Fang Yuan smiled slightly and said.
Having said this, the medicinal materials sent by Gao Tianzhi belong to Fang Yuan.
It counts as selling information to the other party, whether the other party accepts it or not.
"Decided to sell?!"
"No, how could it be sold?!"
Gao Tianzhi was greatly surprised and couldn't believe what Fang Yuan said.
"You will know in a few days."
Fang Yuan's smile did not diminish.
"Even so, there are only about two thousand, and it is impossible to hold them in my hands."
"Master Fang, can you support me in taking the position? If I take the position, Goguryeo will give you ten beauties every year, give you 1% of the fiscal revenue every year, and these precious medicinal materials will also be available every year."
Gao Tianzhi said in a deep voice.
Even if the Tang Dynasty decided to sell fire guns, it was not something he came into contact with.
At that time, it will be used by the king, then the eldest prince, and then the second prince. The third prince probably has nothing.
In this way, Fang Yuan's support is even more needed to become the king of Goguryeo.
"So many benefits?"
Fang Yuan's eyes lit up and he couldn't believe it.
Goguryeo is a small country, but compared to Japan, Xue Yantuo and others, it is a big country.
One percent of a country's fiscal revenue is a huge amount, ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions.
The main reason is that it happens every year, and the business of making money while lying down is indeed a bit exciting, and there are also beautiful women and precious medicinal materials every year.
"Please do it, Mr. Fang!"
Gao Tianzhi's eyes also lit up, thinking that Fang Yuan would agree.
"It's not impossible to promise you, but I have conditions."
Fang Yuan pondered for a while and then said.
"Please say."
Gao Tianzhi slowly regained his composure and said in a deep voice.
"First, I want to have a place in Goguryeo, like a county, and the control is completely mine."
"Two, after you take office, you must fully implement banknotes, and banknotes must be printed and issued by Huaxia Bank."
"Three, no third person should know about the affairs between us."
Fang Yuan put forward three conditions.
In fact, it only stated two conditions.
The third condition is not a condition at all.
"No problem!"
Gao Tianzhi gritted his teeth, hesitated for a moment, and said in a deep voice.
The first and second conditions are both harsh and not much different from traitors.
But if you can't be the king, then everything about Goguryeo has nothing to do with you.
Not only is it irrelevant, he may suffer a huge blow and lose all his glory and wealth.
"In that case, then go back first."
"I'll come back to you after I've written the detailed contract."
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
This matter is of great importance, and Fang Yuan must consider it carefully.
"Then I'll take my leave first."
Gao Tianzhi nodded heavily.
After putting on the hat, leave the study and be escorted out of Fang Mansion by the security guard.
The two girls he brought were left behind and were to be dealt with by Fang Yuan, whether they were alive or dead.
"Fang, Lord Fang, do you want to kill us?"
Suddenly, one of the two girls turned pale and said.
The other girl also looked pale and her eyes were already red.
They just heard Fang Yuan say that no third party should know, so they speculated on their fate.
"You are quite smart, do you have any last words?"
Fang Yuan was stunned for a moment, then smiled evilly.
"Sir, we don't want to die, we will keep it secret."
The girl who spoke immediately knelt down and choked with sobs.
Another girl did the same, begging for mercy again and again.
"Only the dead can truly keep their mouths shut."
Fang Yuan's smile became even stronger and he said coldly.
"Sir, sir, I, I know acupuncture, I know massage, I'm useful."
"It's okay if you don't kill me. I can swear that I will never leave Fang Mansion for the rest of my life!"
The girl said tremblingly.
He looked at Fang Yuan pitifully, full of pleading.
In ancient times, the houses of powerful people were very big, and many of them never left home in their lives.
"What's your name?"
Fang Yuan asked curiously.
I feel that this girl is surprisingly calm and smart.
"Little girl Xu Changjin, please spare my life. I will be grateful and serve you."
Xu Changjin begged with red eyes.
Xu Changjin?
Fang Yuan blinked and thought of a historical figure.
It's just that Xu Janggeum doesn't seem to have appeared in this era.