The two princes opposite heard Ling Xiyue's words and silently exchanged glances, feeling a little frightened in their hearts.
This is indeed not coercion, this is intimidation!
But we must also admit that what Queen Tianlin said is very reasonable.
Empress Dowager Ma rebelled. If the empress hadn't come to the rescue, Beiyi would not be sure who was in charge now. Although Empress Dowager Ma is dead, the Xiangri tribe and some foreign tribes far away in Qianshuo are still watching with eager eyes.
If you fail to eradicate a serious disaster, sooner or later it will reappear.
It was the first time that she was able to help them, even without asking for anything in return. She had not negotiated any conditions before, nor had she used this to threaten the Northern Yi to surrender. She would definitely help them again, and she had this ability!
As for Xilan, who can say for sure?
Not to mention the Longxiang Dynasty, Mo Qian in Xiling has both ends of the spectrum. He is deep-minded and associates with Queen Mother Ma and others. He is not worthy of entrustment. This time, Queen Mother Ma's rebellion has been a good test of who is the most reliable.
one.
Murong Chaoge took in the expressions of the two princes, smiled charmingly, and his eyes fell deeply on Ling Xiyue, "Okay, in that case, let's open the skylight and speak frankly."
Ling Xiyue curled her lips and raised her hand to make a gesture of invitation.
"Since the Queen has shown kindness to my sister and brother, I will tell you everything." Murong Chaoge smiled beautifully and generously, and the years did not seem to have left many traces on her face. "The Xilan Dynasty promised,
If I, the Northern Yi, surrender, I will not have to pay tribute for five years."
Ling Xiyue raised her eyebrows slightly, quite fiercely.
If the imperial grain and national taxes are not paid, what does it mean to be a subordinate state?
"And we have invested money to open the road between Xilan and Beiyi Nanshan, and trade Beiyi at least two million gold sheepskins, horse gear and other goods every year." Murong Chaoge gave a rough outline, and finally emphasized, "Unless the prince surrenders, Beiyi will still be the same.
It will be governed by my royal family."
It can be said that Xilan’s conditions are quite generous!
To put it at a higher level, it is even a cooperation with the Northern Yi, rather than a vassal relationship.
"So, what can the Queen give us?" Murong Chaoge looked at Ling Xiyue.
Ling Xiyue chuckled softly, "Princess, why should we sacrifice what is close and seek what is far away? Besides, if Beiyi belongs to Tianlin, the people of Beiyi, that is, the people of Tianlin, will I let my own people starve and suffer from cold?"
Murong Chaoge remained calm and looked like he was listening attentively.
"Two million gold..." Ling Xiyue picked up a melon on the table and weighed it in her hands, "There are indeed some good things here. The annual transaction volume of six million taels of gold, what does the princess think?
"
Murong Chaoge's charming eyes narrowed slightly.
The two princes below immediately looked at each other after hearing this, "What a loud tone!"
On their grassland, there are really not many things that can be traded with Zhongzhou. Coupled with various restrictions, they can only sell some cattle and wool products, crossbows, medicinal materials, etc. The annual transaction volume of two million taels of gold, during the winter, is also
Enough to feed the lower class herdsmen.
If the transaction volume reaches six million taels of gold, they will definitely become richer year by year.
But the problem is that two million gold is enough. No matter how much it is, they don't know what they can sell or trade with?
Fruits, beef, mutton, mare's milk... these are good things, and people in Central China also like them, but there is simply no way to transport them out in large quantities.
"Why does the Queen need to draw a big picture? Since we are sincerely talking, it is better to seek truth from facts." Prince Shan said with a half-smile, "The Queen is a smart person and should know that I, Beiyi, cannot support such a large transaction volume."
Ling Xiyue pinched the cantaloupe in her hand, "As long as you give me the authority, within a year, branches of the Tianxia Pavilion will be opened in every city and fortress in Beiyi, and they will know how to do the rest.
"
"Tianxia Pavilion?" Prince Shan was shocked.
It is now the No. 1 store in the world, and the World Pavilion that has continuously created miracles!
"The Empress has handed over this matter to the Tianxia Pavilion. With it as a guarantee, we can rest assured." Another prince nodded and changed his words, "But it is such an obvious loss-making business. Please forgive me for speaking bluntly. The Empress should
There may be other conditions."
The queen does have some tricks to make Tianxiage, who has always been away from the royal family's business, take action, but if such a large amount of acquisitions are made, Tianxiage will definitely lose money. The losses cannot be made up by Tianlin's treasury?
Tianxia Pavilion is in business!
He didn't believe that it would take the risks himself.
"Whether it's a loss or a profit, I don't have to worry about it, the prince or princess." Ling Xiyue smiled with quenching eyes, "The conditions are not that great. I just hope that Beiyi can do a good job as a vassal country and do their duty, come to court every year, and go to court every year.
The imperial court will appoint Jiedu envoys to be permanently stationed in Beiyi."
If you don't follow the rules, you won't be able to form a circle.
Regardless of other friendships, national affairs cannot be confused.
A vassal country is a vassal country, and allies are allies. As a vassal country, it is absolutely impossible to confuse it with an ally. Any temporary concessions and confusion will definitely create trouble!
This is only the first step...
"Of course, the title of the Beiyi royal family can be retained." Ling Xiyue gave a kind smile.
The two princes and Murong Chaoge quickly exchanged hesitant looks. They wanted to firmly control Beiyi, just like Yuezhou and Qizhou.
"The Empress, you don't want to make me, Beiyi, pay such a huge price for a mere few hundred gold." Murong Chaoge smiled brightly and charmingly, "It seems that the Empress is not very good at all.
with honesty."
"Sister Wang..." Little Beiyi King was sitting on pins and needles nearby. He didn't quite understand the bickering among everyone in the tent, but he was slightly anxious at this time.
Murong Chaoge held the little guy down, looked back, and gave him a calm look.
From the bottom of her heart, she is more willing to belong to Tianlin.xdw8
Apart from other factors, this little girl is really a reliable person, and a feared master. No one wants to be an enemy of such a person, but if she submits to Tianlin and Xilan, the treatment of the two is too different, so she will have to
consider carefully.
At this time, Ling Xiyue put down the cantaloupe in her hand, stood up slowly, walked to the throne, and suddenly said on the sheepskin map hanging vertically, "I heard that the flow of river water has been decreasing year by year in recent years. This is not a good phenomenon.
"
"What does the Queen mean by these words?" Prince Shan was confused by this sentence.
Ling Xiyue's slender fingertips followed the winding curves on the map to the lake, and continued, "Sunset Lake is also drying up day by day, and the surrounding pasture area is shrinking every year, so the royal city has to consider moving to Qianshuo.
."
It was a wolf's den. Even if Queen Mother Ma died, this problem would not disappear with her death.
"The Queen, if you have something to say, you may as well speak up." The two princes frowned upon hearing this.
At this time, I felt like my feet were being stepped on hard.
But what Ling Xiyue said is true. This river is like the lifeblood of Bei Yi. However, if this trend continues, the entire Sunset Lake will disappear in less than ten years.
Without water, the surrounding area will soon become a desert. You cannot survive, so you have to leave!
Ling Xiyue turned around, "What if I said, I can save it."
"What?"
The two princes said in unison!
It seemed that he didn't understand what Ling Xiyue meant, or maybe he was too surprised.