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Li Qi's words made the three people across from him ponder for a long time. Everyone will say that money can be used to eliminate disasters, but to be honest, few people can achieve perfection. Some people have spent money, but disasters still happen.[
After a while, Iga Baichuan said: "The Privy Councilor's words are reasonable, but the Privy Councilor does not know something. All three major forces in our country can benefit from it."
Li Qi smiled and said: "Little streams can also converge into the sea. If you can unite those small forces, it cannot be ignored. Moreover, small forces can be bribed without much effort, and they can increase your hands."
’s chips, this transaction is a guaranteed profit.
Even the three major forces you mentioned are not monolithic. As long as there are enough chips, someone will definitely be tempted. This money must be given, because the benefits cannot be earned by you alone, but the problem is
Where to spend this money can give you the greatest benefit."
Tenji Miki added: "But now the situation is very unfavorable to us. I'm afraid that the other party will not give us this opportunity."
Li Qidao: "So you have to take the fastest and fastest method."
Tengji Miki asked curiously: "I wonder what the Privy Council is referring to?"
"Of course it's money." Li Qi chuckled and said, "Don't play with the things that are available at this time. After all, your situation is not that great. You have to give others a reason enough to stand on your side. I believe
Compared with the other party, besides money, do you have any other advantages? In this case, why not just do it more simply, if one thousand taels of gold is not enough, then use ten thousand taels of gold to build an indestructible castle with gold and imprison them.
On your side, if you can survive this hurdle, then the future belongs to you, and being stingy at this time will only put you in a place of eternal disaster."
This is really too simple and crude.
Teng Ji and others were stunned when they heard this.
Li Qi continued: "Of course, I will definitely give you some help. I still have a batch of glass products in my hand. I will sell this batch of products to you at a low price, but I can't tell this matter, so as not to affect me.
The reputation of Zuixianju.
You use these glass products to bribe those ministers and nobles, especially those women. Don’t ignore the power of pillow wind at any time. However, those noble ministers are all very shrewd and short-sighted. They are unreliable, so you should not go there.
It is unrealistic to expect that this little bit of glass will make them stand on your side. But at least let them help you say a few words in court to stabilize the situation first and buy you more time.
I believe they will not be so stingy that they even talk too much. As for the specific operations, you can learn from the original Wu-Yue conflict. In fact, it is very good. The ancients have already spent their lives to tell us what to do."
Teng Jisanmu is very proficient in the culture of the Central Plains, otherwise he would not be able to become friends with Zhao Mingcheng, and said: "The privy envoy is talking about the war between King Wu Fu Chai and King Gou Jian of Yue?"
"Exactly." Li Qi smiled again and said: "Oh. From now on, all my glass sales in Japan will be handed over to you. In addition, you can also go to Goryeo and ask for some food from them. Back then, when Baozhou was involved,
They owe you a favor. Now the situation has not been alleviated. Goryeo also needs you to be an intermediary between them and the Song Dynasty. So I don’t think they will refuse your request. Take these grains and go
Gather the hearts of the people. I believe that there must be many people in Japan who cannot afford to eat. They are your future. In short, don’t be stingy. If it is not enough, I can personally lend you some."
After all was said and done, Teng Ji and others still didn't understand. After hearing that Li Qi would fully support them, they couldn't help but be overjoyed and thanked them repeatedly.
But Li Qi raised his hand and said: "There is no need to say thank you. I am a businessman and cannot make unnecessary investments. We, the Song Dynasty, are helping us with all our resources. The purpose is still to hope that you can find a way to break your country's isolation in the future."
This is our goal, and this is not the first time I have mentioned it."
Iga Baichuan sat upright and said: "Privy Councilor, please rest assured that we have always kept this promise in mind. If we can survive this disaster, we will do our best to resume exchanges between the two countries."
Tengji Miki said with a smile: "There is a saying in your country that a drop of water's kindness should be repaid by a spring. We will never forget the privy minister's kindness to us, and we will repay you generously in the future."
"It's so good, it's so good." Li Qi picked up the teacup and said, "A toast to our future."
Everyone reported drinking it all.
Several people exchanged opinions on some details at the banquet.
After the meal, the three of them stood up and said goodbye. When they compared each other, they all had smiles on their faces.
Of course, Li Qi also stood in front of the door with a smile and watched them leave.
"They're gone."
As soon as Li Qi returned to the house, someone suddenly appeared in the hall, it was Zhao Kai.
Li Qi nodded and said, "I really feel wronged by the Emperor."
"Not to mention the grievances, I have also learned a lot. This trip is well worth it." Zhao Kai waved his hand and asked: "But I am very confused in some places. If you succeed in this move, it will undoubtedly greatly strengthen them."
Not only will the other side be wary of our own strength, but we will also be wary of it. If the other side is wary, then this battle will definitely not be fought, and at the same time, it may also create trouble for the tiger. Doesn't this conflict with our purpose?"
Li Qi smiled and said, "It depends on the person."
Zhao Kai groaned and said, "How do you say this?"
Li Qidao: "They came here to ask for our help. It is obvious that they are unwilling to give up the interests in their hands, even a little bit. In fact, they have made enough. Even if they give up canned food, it will not cause a big blow to them, at least.
This is true in terms of business, and their unwillingness to give in is enough to prove that the Ping family is very ambitious. This is not ambition in business, but politics."
Zhao Kai pondered for a moment and said: "I understand. If this plan works, their power will reach a higher level, and then the Ping clan may want even more."
Li Qidao: "That's why the increase in strength will also lead to the expansion of their ambitions. When they have enough chips in their hands, they will definitely want more. In fact, so far, the Taira clan has only threatened the Emperor of Japan.
interests, the other side just wants to suppress the Ping clan and balance the forces of all parties, and has not yet launched murderous intentions against the Ping clan. So even if a war starts now, it will just be like playing house, and at most it will only use force to put pressure on the other side. A war with this purpose
It will not be of any benefit to us. On the contrary, when the power of the Taira clan continues to expand and the emperor's status is in danger, then it will be you and me. The other party will definitely make up his mind to destroy the Taira clan, and then our opportunity will come.
"
Zhao Kai chuckled and said: "Even if the Ping family doesn't want to, they will have no choice but to ask us for help."
Li Qidao: "Yes. In fact, our campaign to the south this time must have left a trace of fear in their hearts. I am afraid that they will only come to us for help when they reach a dead end. Therefore, we must first push them to a dead end. No, we should
Tell them to go to their own end."
Zhao Kai laughed and said, "It's really hard for you, Li Qi, to get your money."
Li Qi said depressedly: "Your Majesty's words are really too flattering for Weichen. Weichen is too ashamed to deserve it. After all, you took millions of Weichen's profits with just one mouthful. There is better money than this in the world."
What?"
"Ahem, cough, cough, I just remembered that there are still some things in the palace waiting for me to go back and deal with. Okay, I will take my leave now."
Wow! Aren’t you the one who gets away with it when it comes to money? Li Qi secretly despised it, but said: "Then tomorrow Richard---"
Zhao Kai said: "You can handle Richard's matter yourself. I'll leave first."
"I respectfully send you to Your Majesty."
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In order to have a pure New Year, Li Qi was willing to go all out. The last few days of the New Year were fully booked, and the only time left for his family was to have breakfast.
The second visiting guest was Richard, the prince of Xixia.
In fact, Bai Qiannuo had already discussed the matter with him about the horses, and Qin Hui had almost discussed it with him regarding the diplomacy between the two countries. However, it was Li Qi who started this diplomatic era, so if he did not talk to Li Qi
After meeting him, Richard always felt a little uneasy, so he ordered someone to hand over a greeting card early, hoping to visit Li Qi.
This Richard can be regarded as Li Qi's "old friend" and it is impossible to miss him. Of course, being called an old friend by Li Qi is not necessarily a good thing.
In the morning, Li Qi went out to greet him in person. The two chatted for a while, and then invited Richard into the house.
After sitting down, some congratulations were naturally inevitable. Like others, Richard wanted to flatter Li Qi to death.
Li Qi's ears tingled when he heard it, and he said a few words of modesty casually.
After a ceremonial conversation, Richard suddenly said seriously: "Privy Councilor, there is something I want to tell you. If I am wrong, please forgive me."
Since I know that you will say the wrong thing, you still have to say it. If you have the ability, you won't say it. Li Qi chuckled and said insincerely: "This is a private meeting. If there is anything that cannot be said, it doesn't matter if you say it, Your Majesty."
"Then I'll tell you the truth." Richard coughed lightly and said, "Everyone in our country feels that in some aspects of the Song Dynasty, you favored one over another and acted unfairly."
Li Qi frowned and said, "How do you say this?"
Richard said: "Whether it's trade or politics, you treat Goryeo and Japan much better than they treat us Xixia. Let's not talk about the distance. We paid our respects earlier than the Japanese envoys, but you did it first.
I met the Japanese envoy. In fact, compared to Korea and Japan, we are closely connected neighbors, but you don’t seem to think so."
This statement may seem like a complaint, but it is not the case. It contains too much.
Li Qi hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I really misunderstood. Regarding the visit, I always thought that the farther you go to the back, the more respect you show. Take my cooking as an example. Good dishes must be served at the back. As for what you pointed out
In terms of diplomacy, you can’t really blame us. We have always been allies with Japan and Korea. We have very good relations with each other. We are like brothers. We have close contacts with you politically, militarily and economically. However, with your country
To be honest, there was always some fighting during this period, which made both parties unhappy. This has seriously affected the relationship between our two countries, so I ask you to think more about it from our perspective."
Richard said: "Of course I know this, but now that Xixia has become independent, we are no longer anyone's ministers, and we have also been recognized by your country and the Kingdom of Jin. Our monarch has always wanted to increase contacts with your country and establish
Form an alliance similar to the relationship between your country and Korea and Japan. I remember that the Privy Council also told me about this at the beginning, but there seems to be no movement in your country."
In order to deceive Xixia into becoming independent, Li Qi made many promises, and military alliance was naturally one of them.
Of course Li Qi did not forget it and said: "Your Majesty, this is not a relationship between two people like you and me. This is a relationship between two countries. It cannot be done in one step. It requires a process. Oh, about what you came to bring.
I heard about the horse business, and I feel very happy about it. In view of the past history of our two countries, if we want to establish a new alliance, I think someone must first lend a hand. Your country can be the first to lend a hand.
This really moved me, and I very much agree with it, and I said the same thing in front of the emperor."
A smile appeared on Richard's face. It was really comfortable to hear these words, and he said: "I am very happy that the Privy Councilor can understand our intentions. But I think the time is ripe now for our two countries to start a more cooperative relationship."
Comprehensive cooperation, such as military matters."
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