The Wugu protrudes and returns to the north. In the southern royal court, the king of Heishui meets the right side of the room.
Within the king's tent, various high-ranking servants were kneeling and sitting on both sides, holding swords on both sides of the forest, and half of the tent was filled.
The inspector on the right side opened his mouth and asked: "Wugutu, how are things going? Is the Emperor of Han willing to negotiate peace?"
Wu Gutu bowed to the ground, respectfully paid homage to the right inspector, and presented the signed credentials in his hand.
"My subordinates have fulfilled their mission and have signed documents for mutual trade and trade with the Han State. According to your arrangement, I only need to provide 500 Hetao horses every year in Tule, and the Han State is willing to sell salt, tea, sugar, and ironware to us.
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The inspector in the right compartment was overjoyed, got up, walked over, took the credentials, and scanned them carefully, his face full of ecstasy.
"Okay, in the battle at Diaoyin County, our army suffered heavy losses. The Han general Su Lu led the army was too terrible. With Su Lu here, I, Tule, would not dare to invade the Han Kingdom again. If you can sign such a letter of credence, it will be a threat to my plans."
As far as I'm concerned, it's really too precious."
"Wugutu, you have done a good job. The Han people have made great promises. With this letter of credence, our Thule army can turn its focus to the north and fully respond to the pressure from the Northern and Eastern Royal Courts, defeat Nagele and unify
North and South.”
The inspector in the right compartment stood up, looked at the generals and said: "Generals, listen to the order. From now on, Wu Gutu will guard Hanshui City and have full control over the trade with the Han Dynasty. Iron pots, stirrups, and salt. We need to buy a lot of these supplies."
Come on, there are no more five hundred horses in the river."
Arrangements were made, and on the second day, the right commander led his troops and set off, moving the royal tent to the bank of the Ural River to fully respond to the pressure from the north and east.
Wu Gutu regained control of his old ministry, and still guarded the south of Hanshui City as the Great Fushi, suppressing the nine surnames of Zhaowu and the tribal armies. In order to ensure his rights, the Great Fushi deliberately left 500 Fuli at his disposal.
Hassul was also reinstated. He looked at the Blackwater King's tent in the distance and said flatteringly:
"Grand Master, since we have opened trade with the Han people, they must have many caravans, and robbing is definitely better than exchanging."
"Snapped"
Wu Gutu slapped Hassule staggering, and cursed angrily:
"Asshole, let me tell you, no one can touch the Han people's caravan. All of our remaining people in Xuanfu must withdraw. Those bandits committed suicide and robbed the Han people. We dare not take care of them. But which Thule tribe dares to rob the Han people?
Caravan, I destroyed his tribe."
"You all must remember that when I went to Hanjing this time, Su Lu, the prince of the Han people, issued a message. If we dare to start another border provocation, he will lead his troops again and destroy me, Thule."
All the generals shivered at the same time. They all survived the battle at Langjuxu Mountain. Thinking of the mountains of corpses at the foot of Langjuxu Mountain and the blood flowing into the river, everyone trembled.
"Grand Master, Su Lu has returned to Hanjing to recuperate from his injuries. He must not know about what we did."
Chahar Jizhe also said that although he betrayed the great fushi, as a young general with the ninth surname of Zhaowu, even if the great fushi hated him again, he could not do anything to him until he completely suppressed the nine surnames of Zhaowu.
"It seems that few of your Zhaowu tribesmen died at the foot of Langjuxu Mountain. Chahar Jizhe, my patience is limited. If you dare to touch the Han people, Su Lu will come and destroy me, Thule.
If it is destroyed, you, Chahar Jizhe, will be a sinner."
Wu Gutu looked at Chahar Jizhe coldly, his face full of indifference, as if I had wanted to deal with you for a long time.
Chahar Jizhe shuddered and said hurriedly: "Your Excellency is aware of this, but my subordinates dare not."
A messenger came from afar and reported to the great attaché: "Sir, the Han army is reporting."
Wu Gutu took the military report and took a look, his face filled with ecstasy.
"Okay, great, the mutual trade has been opened. In order to protect the mutual trade, Prince Su Lu specially ordered the Ministry of Household Affairs of the Han State to establish a Border Trade Department, which is responsible for controlling the mutual trade. If we want anything, we can ask the Border Trade Department."
"In order to take care of me, Thule, who has no copper, the prince said that Han copper coins are used in the mutual market. If I, Thule, really have no money, I can ask the border trade department to estimate the value and barter."
The centurion next to him was a little confused: "Sir, what is bartering?"
Hassul's nostrils turned upward: "You trash, you don't understand this. According to the words of the Han people, use my scimitar to return your horses. That's it."
"Then I don't want to." General Thule who asked the question muttered.
Looking at the military report, Wu Gutu's face suddenly turned sad:
"However, the prince clearly stated in the military newspaper that Chinese is the common language for mutual transactions. If you don't understand Chinese, this business cannot be done. This is very worrying."
The messenger suddenly spoke: "The gentleman who came here said that if I, Thule, are in trouble, I can send someone to the Hunhe Mutual Market to learn Chinese, and the Han government will provide an interpreter and meals to teach us Chinese."
Wu Gutu was overjoyed and bowed to the south: "Your Majesty is a true believer. Even if Wu Gutu breaks his body into pieces, it will be difficult for him to repay your great kindness to me, Tule."
At the same time, in Han Jingshang’s study room.
Yang Biao looked at the strategy in his hand, his expression a bit unnatural:
"The cost of the interpreter and the food and accommodation of the Thule people all require money. If more Thule people come, it will be a big expense."
Qian Qianyi also agreed and said: "Yes, Your Majesty, before we even make money from border trade, Tule has started to take advantage of us. This is a loss-making business."
Pang De said from the side: "Master Qian, aren't you a yes man for the prince? Why don't you agree with the prince's strategy? Let me tell you, prince, this is a big expense for the boss."
Li Qing spoke after the imperial examination: "In the whole world, is it the land of the king? Is it the land of the king? Is it the king's ministers? Thule will also be the land of our Han country in the future. If my subjects can't speak Chinese,
We don’t want people from Qin and Tang to see the joke.”
Yu Hua frowned: "Haste makes waste, Your Majesty, all of a sudden the opening of the mutual market, the establishment of a border trade department, and a school to educate the Thule people will put a lot of pressure on the Ministry of Revenue."
Su Lu nodded: "That's not as good as this. There is no need for the user department to invest in the early stage. I, Su Lu, will do it. The Border Trade Department is directly under the jurisdiction of Zhang Lu. All the money spent and money earned from the trade with Thule will be managed by Zhang Lu."
How about I, Su Lu, have the final say?"
Li Qing also immediately spoke: "You can't let the prince suffer alone. I will take some money from the inner treasury. It doesn't matter if I lose."
Yang Biao pondered for a long time and finally spoke: "Although I don't agree with your strategy, Your Majesty, but looking at all the military discussions, everything you said is correct. Your Majesty may be right this time."
"Please provide money from the Ministry of Household Affairs. Your Majesty has shed blood and sweat for the Han Dynasty. I can't let Your Majesty feel sad again."
The ministers dispersed, and only Su Lu, Li Qingpang, and three others were left in the study room.
Pang De said: "Your Majesty, I don't agree with your strategy either. I have invested money to teach the Thule people to read and write. It is better to invest money in the guards. With a strong army, I can sweep Thule."
Li Qing glanced at Li Qing: "This matter has been decided, just follow the prince's wishes. Pang De, if you have any objections, just keep it in your heart."