The Record of Swordsmen in the Late Sui and Early Tang Dynasties

Chapter 820 eight hundred nine:
Duan Wuji couldn't help laughing when he saw those Turkic people walking away.

After laughing for a long time, Duan Wuji said with a smile: "Everyone relax, the emperor will be here soon.

When the emperor comes over, if you want to relax, you will have no chance. "

Yu Chigong took Duan Wuji's hand and said: "I mean brother! Did you hear what the Turkic man said to you just now?

People say that the price you set for horses and cattle is no longer so reasonable, how do you explain this matter? "

Duan Wuji rolled his eyes and didn't speak.

Then Wei Zheng pulled Yuchi Gong with his hand.

"I said big old black! Why don't you use your brain?
Prince Duan is such a smart person, how could he set the wrong price?
Don't you understand the reason for this?

Do you have to let me explain it to you? "

Yuchi Gong shook his big black head.

"I'm talking about old Wei! I, Yu Chigong, is a rough man, how can I know the reason for this?
What exactly is going on?You explain it to me.

If you don't understand, I really can't figure this out! "

Wei Zheng said with a smile: "Prince Duan means that our imperial court likes horses, and doesn't want the Turkic cattle very much.

But what!The cattle can be used as farm cattle after training, which is somewhat useful!

The horse can be used as a war horse after getting it back for training. This horse is what I lack the most at present!

This time when we fought against the Turks, the reason why they were able to fight near our capital is that they are all cavalry cavalry!

If our country had 20 cavalry, I don't think the Turks would be so rampant.

Prince Duan, is what I said so reasonable? "

Duan Wuji laughed out loud.

"I said Brother Wei! What you said is really reasonable!
To tell you the truth, that's what I thought just now.

Although the Tubo Kingdom has sent us [-] horses this year, what can we do with that amount!

Once there is another large-scale war, those [-] to [-] horses will not matter at all.

Especially when fighting against the Turks, to be honest, 20 horses are not many!

If it can reach 50 cavalry, then I can sweep everything.

However, if there are 20 cavalry, it will be more than enough for our country to guard the country. "

When Yuchi Gong heard what Duan Wuji and the others said, he understood what they meant.

At this moment, a eunuch screamed, "The emperor is here!"

When everyone heard this, they immediately fell silent, and Li Shimin rushed in from the outside in a hurry!
Li Shimin walked up to Duan Wuji and asked: "Hey! I said Wuji! How is the negotiation going? Did the negotiation come to a result!"

Duan Wuji laughed when he heard this.

"Naturally, the talks came to fruition. I told the Turks that if we buy our grain with silver, it would be eight taels of silver per stone.

If cattle and horses are exchanged, four shi of grain is a cow, and six shi of grain is a horse. "

"Then will they agree! If you raise the price of grain so high, aren't you afraid that the Turkic king will turn against us!"

"So what if you turn your back on me! Second brother! Are you still afraid that he won't succeed!"

Li Shimin grinned when he heard this.

"What am I afraid of him doing? Brother, it's not like you don't know.

I, Li Shimin, is the emperor on horseback, and I lead the army to fight outside all the year round!

Those boys are calling again, don't you still stand in front of me?You say you are not afraid, so what am I afraid of? "

Duan Wuji grinned when he heard this.

"Second brother! That's really what you said.

If they dare to attack our country again, our buddies will definitely not be polite to them. At that time, I will definitely lead the army and lead the team to kill them. "

Li Shimin laughed out loud.

"Brother, with your words, I will be relieved.

Everyone worked hard this morning, I have already arranged a banquet, no one is allowed to leave today, let's have a meal together! "

The emperor had spoken, and the officials were all overjoyed. What an honor it was to have a meal in the palace!

Not too long, four tables of sumptuous wine and banquets were set up, and Li Shimin had a civil and military banquet in Zhuque Palace.

The monarchs and ministers sit around the table, that is toast and drink.

Li Shimin looked at Duan Wuji and said: "I say Wuji! If we can really exchange some horses and cattle with grain, it will be of great benefit to our dynasty.

This can be used to increase the livestock used by farmers to cultivate land, and secondly, it can also arm our army.

This is of great benefit to the development of our country's national strength!

However, who do you think should be responsible for the exchange of goods this time? "

Duan Wuji thought for a while, looked at Li Shimin and said: "This time exchanging grain for horses and cattle is indeed a big deal.

For such an important matter, capable people must be sent to complete it. Without such capable people, it is easy to make mistakes.

I think this transaction, let Wei Zheng and Fang Xuanling be in charge of our food transportation.

These two men were extremely conscientious and intelligent, and nothing could go wrong.

Transport all the rich food in our treasury to Datong Mansion by horse-drawn cart, and then store it in Datong Mansion.

This time I made it clear to the Turkic people that we will exchange supplies with their location in Datong Mansion.

In order to prevent the Turkic people from making a sudden move and ensure our interests, two brave generals should be sent to guard there, so that nothing will go wrong!

Who will these two generals send?

I think I'll send my brother Chai there. Didn't you make up your mind to arrange an errand for him?
I think it's best for him to go for this job. My brother Chai is extremely talented, he has the talent of a general, and he has a very good relationship with my three brothers. With their cooperation, it will be foolproof.

In addition, give him a capable deputy to cooperate with his work.

As for who to send?Then it depends on what my big brother Chai means. "

Li Shimin listened and nodded.

"Well, you have a good idea."

Li Shimin looked at Chai Shao.

"I mean brother-in-law! You have heard what Wuji said just now. This time I will send you to Datong Mansion to escort the transaction between the two countries. Who do you think will be your deputy?"

Chai Shao thought for a while and said, "Is there even a need to ask? I have the best relationship with Wuji and his buddies.

If I have to choose my deputy, I think Brother Tieniu will be my deputy!

If our two brothers guard there, it will be safe. "

Li Shimin listened and nodded.

"That's great! Tie Niu's official position was originally in Taiyuan Mansion, but our country is still relatively poor, and he doesn't have a penny of salary.

Therefore, his position has been vacant all the time, it is really appropriate to ask him to be your second-in-command this time!Tieniu and Chai Shao, you will take office in two days!

Let's settle the matter like this, you have to take care of this matter for me! "

Chai Shao and Tieniu nodded.

"Second brother, there is absolutely no problem with this matter. Don't worry about this matter. We will definitely get it done."

After drinking and eating, everyone left the palace and went home one after another.

When Duan Wuji returned home, Princess Mingzhu greeted him.

"Master, today you go to the morning court. It's been almost a day. Why did it take so long today?"

"Oh, there are some things to do in the court today, so I wasted a little time, Mingzhu! Is there anything in this family?"

"What can happen to our family? Everything is fine."

Duan Wuji smiled slightly.

"Everything is fine! Mingzhu! Now that we have money, our family can have everything.

Let's live happily in this capital! "

Princess Pearl smiled sweetly.

"My husband! How can you say that we don't need anything?

Why is your brain so hard to use? "

Duan Wuji was slightly taken aback when he heard this.

"I mean Zhu! Was what I said just now wrong?
So what do you think we are missing now?Why can't I remember it? "

"Can't remember? That means you didn't use your brain!

You see, we've been married for so long, and we don't even have a child. How can you say that we have everything?Can this be called not lacking in anything? "

Duan Wuji laughed when he heard this.

"Pearl! You are right.

Why didn't I think of this, it seems that my head is stupid. "

After hearing this, Princess Mingzhu slapped Duan Wuji lightly on the back.

"Now that you have a son, why would you still think about this level?

But where is my child now?

You can't just think about yourself, you have to think for me too. "

Duan Wuji grinned when he heard this.

"Pearl! What you said is really reasonable! I ignored this matter. There are not many children in this family. This is really not a complete family!

Well!If we have time, let's have one! "

"Well! It's almost the same! Husband! Come on.

I believe you are the best. "

Duan Wuji stayed at home for more than two months. During this time, because Chai Shao and Tieniu took office, Duan Wuji became lonely.

Duan Wuji had nothing to do, he was just dawdling around at home all day, this day Duan Wuji went to the morning court again, Li Shimin sat on the top of the main hall, all the officials shouted long live and retreated to the sides.

Li Shimin looked at the civil and military officials and said: "How fast this time flies! It's winter again in this muddleheaded way.

Although it hasn't snowed outside yet, the autumn harvest has already passed.

This year has been pretty good, the weather has been good all over the country, and the crops have had a bumper harvest.

I have read most of the official memorials.

Almost everywhere, there is good news!

Another good news came from Datong Mansion yesterday.

Now our country has started trading with that Turkic country.

A large number of scalpers and horses in exchange will be shipped to all parts of the country in the near future.

These horses and cattle are estimated to have more than 20 heads!
All of a sudden, the national strength of our country has been greatly increased!
If everything goes well, it won't take three or a few years for our country to recover completely. "

After hearing this, the civil and military officials congratulated the emperor one after another, congratulating the Tang Dynasty on the good weather and the prosperity of the people.

Li Shimin laughed when he heard this.

"My beloved ministers, some of your salaries have not been paid enough, and some of you still have no salaries, so just bear with it for a few more years!

When I have fully recovered from my national strength and can make up for some, I will try my best to make up for you.

You follow me to conquer the world, each and every one of you belongs to the meritorious!

Do not worry!I, Li Shimin, know all of your achievements.

I will never forget your merits. "

Li Shimin looked at Duan Wuji.

"Wuji! So many cattle and horses have been brought back, what do you think we should do with them?"

Duan Wuji smiled slightly.

"Is there any need to talk about that! Those cattle can be allocated to the people's homes, and let them raise these cattle to plow the land.

In the future, these cattle can be sold to them at a low price.

Those poor farmers, if they can't pay back our cattle price for a year.

We can let them pay it back over several years, and we must not increase the burden on the common people!

Only when the income of the common people increases, can our country become completely prosperous!

This is called rich country and strong people!
Those horses, pick up fifty thousand good horses to supplement the army!Let the rest of the horses be distributed among the people too!
These horses can also be used to plow the fields.

How they deal with it, just follow the way that cow deals with it!

These livestock are distributed to the people, which can greatly improve our productivity!

As long as the common people are well-off, what else is there to do in this country?
In the future, there will be more horses among our people, even if the Turkic country has cut off economic ties with my country, we don't have to be afraid of them.

Second brother!Do you think I can do it this way?
When our country recovers, if they dare to provoke again, then we can mobilize troops to punish thieves and mobilize people to punish crimes.

They wiped out their country in one fell swoop. Didn't they all say that the whole world is the land of the king?

The shore of the land, is it not the king's minister?

If they still drop eggs in a few years, we'll just clean them up.

The [-] military horses selected should be distributed to the generals guarding the frontier.

Let them train themselves to increase their defense.

As for how many war horses the generals share, it depends on what you want, Your Majesty. "

Li Shimin laughed out loud.

"Well, your idea is good! To be honest, I think so too."

In more than half a month, our transaction with the Turks will basically be over.

At that time, let's do what you want. If you increase [-] cavalry at once, it may take a while to train them.

But what!Once these [-] cavalry are trained, our country's border defense will be greatly improved!

Promise!Don't you think it's troublesome if you just stay at home during this time? "

Duan Wuji rolled his eyes.

"Second brother! There is no war in this country. If you say I'm not staying at home, what can I do!

I want to quit my job, but you don't agree!

I have been living at home for so many months, do you still plan to drive me away?

If you don't like me, then I won't come here again, okay?

If you don't say anything, I'm going to ask you for leave.

Now that the Chinese New Year is approaching, I still want to go back to my hometown.

I have been in the capital for several months, and it is time to go home for the New Year. "

Li Shimin laughed when he heard this.

"I said brother, don't get me wrong!

I'm just talking casually, and I don't mean anything else.

Now the country is peaceful, and there is nothing wrong with it. It is said that if you are not staying in the court, what can you do?

Now this country really doesn't need you to do anything, just stay at home for me!
It's just entering winter, so you're making up your mind to go home for the New Year, isn't it a bit too early?

You stay in the middle of the court, I feel very at ease in my heart! "

The monarchs and ministers chatted for a while, and then they dispersed.

When Duan Wuji returned home, it was already noon.

After lunch, Duan Wuji was practicing martial arts in the yard.

Princess Pearl walked over.

"Husband! Come here! Let me tell you some good news."

(End of this chapter)