Tang Dynasty good brother-in-law

Chapter 772
In Liaodong, the largest natural medicine garden is the northern part of Goguryeo, which is now in the Changbai Mountains.Therefore, Yuangai Suwen has reason to believe that the Mohe clan bought a large amount of medicinal materials from Goguryeo and then sold them to Chang'an.

It was the Mohe clan who pocketed the profits that originally belonged to Goguryeo.

Yuan Taiyu asked in surprise: "Could it be that I, Goguryeo, didn't trade with Datang?"

"Uncle, the Great Goguryeo still sends tributes to the Tang Dynasty every year according to the old tradition, and then according to the amount of the tributes, the Tang Dynasty will give many gifts back. The situation is completely different now. As far as my nephew inquired, the situation is that all ethnic groups There are still tributes, and tributes are just fine and special gifts. So are rewards, fine and special gifts."

"Continue to talk." Yuan Taiyu also felt that the current Datang was so strange.

Yuan Gai Suwen continued: "All clans and countries. They have a huge amount of trade with the Tang Dynasty. The real motive of the Pu clan in Silla is not to control the throne of Silla, but for the annual transaction volume of more than 500 million! "

"500 million guan!" Yuan Taiyu felt his heart almost burst.

This number is really frightening. The national treasury surplus of the Great Goguryeo in the past ten years since the founding of the Tang Dynasty has not been 500 million guan.And Silla has more than 500 million guns a year, which is really terrible.

Yuan Gai Suwen quickly explained: "Uncle, 500 million is the transaction volume, not the profit."

"This is also amazing." Yuan Taiyu took a deep breath.

"The Silla Park family swallowed the workshop that originally belonged to Princess Kinderman of Silla. We can't know the details of this workshop, but in fact the amount is quite huge, and it may be a million-level industry."

"If I go to Koguryo and earn 100 million yuan every year..." Yuan Taiyu already had a very beautiful picture in his mind.

The Koguryo official who had been stationed in Chang'an for many years immediately stepped forward and said: "There is a saying in Chang'an City, and ordinary people agree with it, but no one talks about it superficially, they just discuss it in private."

"Tell me." Yuan's uncles and nephews asked in unison.

"Attacking Gaochang is actually not a national policy of the Great Tang Dynasty. Gaochang did not disrespect Datang, and he did not dare to attack Datang. The promotion of the attack on Gaochang is actually the interest circle of Liu Concubine and many wealthy businessmen in Chang'an. Appeal."

"Tell me in detail." Yuan Gai Suwen became interested.

"Yes. Tang vs. Turkic. It was Turkic continuous attacks on Tang Dynasty. It was a national war of life and death. But it was different for Gaochang. Gaochang did not pose any threat to Tang Dynasty. When a large amount of goods passed through Gaochang, they were robbed by Gaochang people many times, and the one who lost the most was Liu Concubine."

Yuan Gai Suwen nodded, no matter who's goods were being robbed continuously, he couldn't swallow this breath.

The Koguryo official stationed in Chang'an continued: "I learned that the noble King Yijun of the Tang Dynasty went to Yiwu secretly. After returning, Tang began to plan to use troops against Gaochang, and issued bonds. Countless merchants in Chang'an City , People bought millions of bonds."

"Bonds?" Yuan Gai Suwen couldn't understand this term.

"It was Prince Concubine Liu who wanted to borrow money. He openly borrowed money from Quan Chang'an, and the rich merchants and people in Chang'an lent him a lot of coins. After getting the money, Datang secretly used troops against Gao Chang."

Speaking of this, the little official added: "At the time when the bond was issued, it was very shocking. Thousands of people in Chang'an flocked outside Wutongfang. Countless people crowded to exchange money for bonds. The official watched it all day. Many people because of Weeping for not exchanging money for bonds."

"It's still like this?" Yuan Gai Suwen couldn't think of anyone who would voluntarily lend money to others.

The only explanation, then, is that there is a common interest in the matter.

Yuan Taiyu was puzzled: "A son-in-law, why would he dare to provoke a war?"

"Liu's son-in-law didn't. It was a few people who started the war. They were his eldest brother-in-law Yijun Wang, second brother-in-law King Yan, righteous brother Marshal Li, and his eldest brother-in-law's friend General Cheng and other generals. There are those who have engaged with his family and exchanged documents, the fourth brother-in-law and the fifth brother-in-law. Then there are more than [-] famous families who participated in his various investments."

"Over thirty?"

"Yes, among the most distinguished five surnames in the Tang Dynasty, Qiwang, six families sent their children to accompany the army, and all 36 families contributed money and food."

Yuan Gai Su Wen walked in front of this petty official: "Let me ask you, Tang's annihilation of Gaochang, regardless of the Tang court, will it be of great benefit to these famous families, rich merchants and common people?"

"There are rumors in the market that the caravans of the Western Regions will have nearly 2000 million pieces of goods this year, and this amount will exceed 3000 million pieces within three years, and it is expected to reach [-] million pieces within five years."

While the little official was talking, someone came in to report that his subordinates had come to him urgently.

After the little official ran out to ask about the situation, he walked back quickly.

"My subordinates came to report that Chang'an Zhuque Avenue has been closed, and more than [-] people in Chang'an City have started to line up on Zhuque Street. There is news from the newspaper, and tonight's Evening News will publish the stock sale of Yiwu Transshipment Division , Excuse me, I have also arranged for people to line up, hoping to snap up some."

Yuan Gai Suwen said with a serious expression: "It seems that after Gaochang was destroyed, Tang benefited most from the interests of these famous families, but Tang's rich and famous families are very resourceful. They eat meat but don't forget that ordinary people drink some soup, so it's okay for them to eat meat. The battle in Gaochang is not a national war at all, but a trade route for these famous families to open up and protect them."

Yuan Taiyu said to the little official, "You have meritorious service, what kind of reward do you want?"

"The next official wants to ask for an official position."

"Oh." Yuan Taiyu felt very interesting, and waved his hand with a smile: "Let's talk about it, what kind of official position is it?"

"Great Goguryeo Ambassador to Tang Chang'an. This official position was first established by West Turkic. It was a representative of Western Turkic nobles. To protect the interests of the Western Turks in Chang'an, and to be the official contact person of the Western Turks in Chang'an."

"Interesting, let's talk about it in detail." Yuan Taiyu felt that this matter was unusual.

In the guest house, until nightfall, Yuan's nephew and uncle asked countless questions before going to rest.

The guest house is in the imperial city, and it is impossible for anyone to leave the city at night.

But this little official quietly left the guest house after everyone rested, and came to a garden next to the Taichang Temple in the imperial city. After waiting for a while, someone took him to a room in the Taichang Temple.

(End of this chapter)