Chapter 250: The reason for Emperor Tang's heavy text and strong Tang
In the minister's room, all the six ministers of Han Dynasty looked at Su Lu to see how he would explain.
Su Lu patted the armrest: "Currently, there is a civil war in Thule. The left and right chariots and the junior khans are competing for the position of the great khan. They failed to decide the winner and split the northern and southern royal courts. The current southern royal court has experienced Diaoyin County.
In a battle, your strength should be greatly reduced."
"We might as well give some support and let the South Royal Court hold on first and contribute some blood. When they enjoy the benefits of the resources, they will become more and more dependent on our border trade. By then, we will be able to rely on them.
Scissor difference, harvest Thule resources."
"Ore, wool, cotton, horses, we can purchase these resources in exchange for the salt, tea, and sugar they need. As for military supplies such as steel knives and saddles, these materials must be controlled by the Border Trade Department. I will give you the specific details.
Write it down for your Lordships’ review.”
Li Qing nodded: "According to the prince's decision, I believe that Thule will no longer be our border trouble, but will continuously provide me with horses, beef and mutton, and these materials. All ministries must cooperate with the prince's decision to start border trade.
Stable mutual markets.”
As he said that, Li Qing glanced at Pang De: "General Pang Pang, I know you have objections to opening the mutual market, but I can tell you that I originally preferred the prince to be the Minister of War.
After the prince, I originally wanted Xiao Cong or Zuo Guangping to take up this position. It was the prince who recommended you, saying that you have a profound mind and that even if you don't agree with things, as long as there is a will, you will carry it out without compromise.
I hope the prince did not misjudge the person."
"Okay, that's it for today. Get out of here."
Several ministers exited the minister's room one after another. Pang De walked at the end, cupped his fists and saluted Su Lu, and then turned around and left the room.
Li Qing stared at Su Lu for a long time, and finally sighed: "Pound doesn't seem to be in line with your recommendation. If he is not suitable, should he be replaced?"
Su Lu shook his head: "Now that the northern territory has just been leveled, there are only a few generals who can be used. Xie Wan is guarding Diaoyin and cannot be left lightly.
Zhang Lu's troops stationed in the Hun River Valley, this is my outpost on the grassland to break into Thule, and it will also be an important border trade town in the future. It must be suppressed by a highly respected general."
"The Xuanfu Jiedu Palace has lost its Jiedu Envoy. Fan Wenshao has more than enough literary skills but lacks martial arts skills. He is not a suitable candidate to take over the Jiedu Envoy."
Li Qing also frowned: "Let Xiao Cong come first. After he recovers from his injury, he will first serve as the governor of the Xuanfu."
"Zuo Guangping has guarded Jiangzhou for many years, and his forces are intertwined. If not controlled, trouble will happen sooner or later."
"This time the Tang State sent troops to Shangshan. They sat at the West Pavilion and threatened to capture Shangshan. The Ministry of War has decided to order Zuo Guangping to move heavy troops to Shangshan. Zuo Guangping has not yet received the order."
Su Lu heard the words and said: "Then directly cross Zuo Guangping and give orders to the guards near Shangshan. The military department will cooperate and let them move their defenses.
As for Zuo Guangping, I can’t fight now anyway. If the mountain tribesmen in Anton and Pingnan rebel, then appoint me as the governor of Andong and supervise the mountain rebellion with all my strength."
Li Qing was a little confused: "I appoint you as the governor of Anton. If a conflict breaks out between Zuo Guangping and the Tang Dynasty, the governor of Anton will be under his control."
Su Lu shook his head: "You issued a secret decree to remove the governor of Andong and the governor's office of Jiangzhou, establish the Jiangzhou Jiedu Prefecture, and appoint me as the first Jiangzhou Jiedu Prefecture."
Li Qing hesitated when he heard this: "Zuo Guangping has been an official for many years. He has no merit but hard work."
Su Lu smiled and said: "So this is a secret decree. If Zuo Guangping didn't have the intention to support his troops and respect himself, this secret decree will always be a secret decree. I took office as the governor of Andong just to quell the mountain rebellion.
If Zuo Guangping has the idea of imitating Xia Houwei, then don't blame us for not caring about old friendship."
Li Qing was stunned when he heard this: "Did Xia Houwei's incident have a great impact on the governor's offices in various places? Is the Xiting governor's office already unstable?"
Su Lu shook his head: "If Kang Mazi from the Governor's Office in Xiting was not stupid, he would not dare to imitate Xia Houwei.
One-third of the land under his rule in Xiting is mountainous, the people's livelihood is very difficult, and they rely heavily on the Central Plains for food and grass supplies. If he dares to imitate Xia Houwei, he is willing, but his soldiers are not willing."
Li Qing pushed Su Lu's wheelchair towards the palace with a gentle voice:
"If that's the case, then I can rest assured. It's normal for my internal and external ministers to be disobedient to me when I first take charge of a great treasure. Thank you for your hard work."
Su Lu patted the back of Li Qing's hand and said nothing.
Li Dingyuan left, but he did leave behind a mess. Although the various places were not in a mess, the people's livelihood was in trouble. The military governor's offices supported their own troops and refused to be dispatched by the Ministry of War. There were still many, many things that he needed to do.
"Let's start with Governor Anton. The grain tax from last year has not been paid yet. I really think you are easy to bully."
Li Qing smiled softly, "If you weren't here, I really don't know what I would do."
…
At the same time, in the capital of Tang Dynasty, Luodu City.
In the Chancery's study room, Emperor Tang Gao Lan stood with his hands behind his back, standing behind a mural. Behind him, there were a number of guards and ministers.
"Ruyu, has news come back? How is Su Lu's matter going?"
Gao Lan asked without looking back. There were more than a dozen calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall. The latest five were five poems by Su Lu. The most conspicuous one was the original calligraphy of Su Lu's envoy to the capital.
What Gao Lan stared at was this picture of an envoy arriving in Beijing.
The guard commander took a step forward, bowed and said:
"Master Xie sent word that the dead man he had hidden in Suhou's house was discovered by Suhou, but he has already made peace with Suhou and got the person back."
"As expected, it's Renyi Sulu."
Gao Lan praised, pointed to the poem and said:
"It can be seen from this poem that Su Lu is a person who values family ties. Shangshan Zaoxing wrote about traveling far away from home and passing through Shangshan on the way to make a living."
"Have Shangshan been taken down?"
A minister next to him stepped forward and said, "General Sun does not dare to attack the Han Kingdom without His Majesty's orders."
Gao Lan nodded: "One day, I would also like to see Shangshan and his party to see the little shop in Jisheng Maodian Yuezhong. We can't let Sun Buqi's soldiers destroy the terrain of Shangshan."
"Urge Xie Ruyu to speed up negotiations and must win Shangshan. If two counties are not enough, then three counties."
All the ministers agreed with a roar.
The Minister of Civil Affairs stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, can you give me this painting when the envoy comes to Beijing? I am willing to exchange Xie Fuzi's rich years and Zhou Huanian's self-cultivation post with you."
Gao Lan turned around, laughed and said:
"Lao Lu, please don't be ridiculous. This is an authentic work. According to Su Lu's temperament, this painting of an envoy entering the capital is probably the only original work. Let alone writing, he doesn't even write poems now."
"A master of poetry like this was actually sent to fight by the emperor of the Northern Han Dynasty. There was no one in the Northern Han Dynasty."
Lu Shangshu also smiled and said:
"Your Majesty, what you said is wrong. The Northern Han Dynasty used Su Road to fight the war. The general under your command was not a scholar, but he was forced by you to learn martial arts so that he could lead the army in the war."
Gao Lan waved his robe sleeves and sat down on the throne:
"How can a simple general be successful? A true military god must be a man with both civil and military skills.
Look at Li Chengfeng, Xiao Yan, and Zhou Xuan, what a pity, Zhou Xuan!"
