Drive the RV back to Datang

Chapter 252: Chapter 260

There was a deathly silence in the hall again. After a long time, I saw Yu Zhining, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, flushed with anger, pointing at Li Hao, his beard trembling, and scolding: "Zhuzi! You Lizi! How unreasonable! How unreasonable!"

Li Hao slowly cupped his hands towards Yu Zhining, and asked with a smile: "What can I teach you, Lord Yu?"

Yu Zhining was so angry that he was suffocating in his chest, his face was flushed, his old body was trembling, and his arms and fingers pointing forward were trembling.

"I am dismayed that China has enjoyed the reputation of being a country of etiquette for thousands of years, but it is worthless in your mouth! Who do you think you are! A saint!" Yu Zhining scolded Li Hao loudly, roaring like thunder.

"Don't dare." Facing Zhining's roar, Li Hao calmly said, "Actually, it is indeed an honor for our country of China to become a country of etiquette, because this is the proof of a civilized country, and we are separated from the barbarians. Let’s make a distinction, but the state of etiquette is just glory and should not be a shackle, so please don’t put the cart before the horse, and put the country first, and take the people first. If you don't let go of Bang's hat, this is the end of the matter, of course, the topic is a bit far away, what we are discussing at the court today is the matter of Japan's proclaiming a vassal."

Kong Yingda, who had been speechless before, snorted coldly at this moment: "There is no rush to become a vassal of the Wa Kingdom, let's discuss your matter first. According to your intention, my Tang Dynasty should abolish the suzerain system and never let Wanbang come over." towards?"

Li Shimin narrowed his eyebrows when he heard the words. It is absolutely impossible for him to give up the title of Tian Khan. The emperor has no material pursuits. They pursue a good name, and Li Shimin pays more attention to his own reputation. , because his way of ascending to the throne was not very good, and he was finally honored as the Khan of Heaven, so that all nations came to court, how could he be willing to give up.

Li Haofeng said calmly: "It doesn't have to be like this. It's actually very simple. For the tributes from the subordinate countries, there is no need to return so many gifts. The amount is only half of their tributes. The hard-earned money of the common people cannot be used to support those barbarians."

"Huh! You said it lightly!" Kong Yingda snorted coldly, "There were so many rewards before, but suddenly the rewards dropped sharply. Those foreign countries are not stupid, so they will come to pay tribute?"

Li Hao raised his mouth and said with a sneer, "Fan Bang is not stupid, should I, Tang Dynasty, be a fool? Are you alluding to His Majesty?"

Kong Yingda panicked when she heard the words, knelt down towards Li Shimin with a plop, and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty has learned from you, the old minister has no such intentions!"

Li Shimin waved his hand: "I know, I know, get up."

Kong Yingda stood up tremblingly, faced Li Hao, and continued to argue with staring eyes: "If the rewards are reduced, then many foreign countries will no longer come to court, which will damage our reputation in the Tang Dynasty..."

Li Hao raised his feather fan to stop him, and said, "Prestige is something that comes from real swords and guns, not from giving money. Besides, the gift in return has decreased. Let's make up for it in other aspects. Tang's things have always been sought after by the foreigners and barbarians, His Majesty only needs one decree to increase the trade volume between the Great Tang and the vassal states, I believe those foreign nations dare not complain, otherwise they will not even want to drink a drop of strong wine in the future."

All the ministers looked at each other when they heard the words, Li Hao's idea is really good, many Fanbang Huyi are very fond of Tang's things, such as silk, tea, and ceramics, especially the spirits of the Tang Dynasty made by immortals. It is extremely cold in the country, and spirits have become a magic weapon to keep out the cold, so it is hard not to be popular.Moreover, increasing the volume of trade with Fanbang is beneficial and harmless to Datang. Many of Fanbang's special products and livestock are also needed by Datang.

Kong Yingda had no choice but to accept Li Hao's proposal. He looked at Li Hao depressedly and thought to himself: "Why is this bastard so flexible in his mind, and he can think of such a wonderful way to get the best of both worlds?"

While he was wondering, Li Hao said again: "For the subordinate countries, my Tang Dynasty has always taught them etiquette education and production skills, I think this is inappropriate."

"Oh?" Kong Yingda sneered and asked, "Why is this wrong?"

Li Haodao: "It is advisable to teach etiquette to Fanbang, because it can make those barbarians understand the etiquette and promote our Tang culture, but production skills must not be taught?"

"Why?" Kong Yingda said, "Many foreign countries have a difficult life and weak national strength. As the suzerain country, should we sit idly by?"

Li Hao smiled indifferently, shook his feather fan lightly, and said: "Old Master, the exchanges between countries are all based on interests. Only when the two sides benefit from each other can they become friendly countries. When a wise king governs a country, he should take the people of his own country into consideration. Because the people are the foundation of a country, and the low productivity of foreign countries is their fault. The production skills of my Tang Dynasty are used to strengthen the country, not to strengthen the foreign people. Even if the foreign people get the favor of the Tang Dynasty and become stronger, They won't really thank us, at most it's just a superficial perfunctory, on the contrary, if one day our Great Tang weakens, they may still make trouble, all because of profit."

"Nonsense!" Kong Yingda yelled angrily when he heard the words, then saluted Li Shimin, and said excitedly, "Your Majesty! Li Hao openly cursed my fortune in the Great Tang Dynasty in the hall. I implore Your Majesty to punish Li Hao severely, so as to set an example to others!"

Li Hao also held a feather fan and bowed his hands towards Li Shimin, saying: "Your Majesty, in the fortune of a country, there must be prosperity and decline. This is a natural law. I have no intention of cursing. Please learn from your Majesty."

Li Shimin didn't mean to blame Li Hao. On the contrary, he felt that what Li Hao said was very reasonable, and Li Hao had already said it very euphemistically. Li Shimin had heard many worse words than this. Wei Zheng said more than once about the subjugation of the country. words.

Li Shimin said indifferently: "Master, don't misinterpret the meaning of Poetry Madness, Poetry Madness is just a warning to me."

"Your Majesty is wise." Li Hao turned around and saluted Li Shimin, and continued, "Fan Bang has been begging me to teach me the technology of iron smelting and casting. It can be seen that they have ulterior motives. I think that these foreigners have to guard against them."

Li Shimin nodded frequently when he heard the words: "The words of Shi Kuang have won my heart. Many foreign countries have come to beg me to teach iron smelting and casting skills, but I have never agreed. There is a deep meaning here. It is not necessary to explain it clearly. You know it."

"Your Majesty is indeed a holy man!" Li Hao flattered him lightly, and continued, "As for the Japanese kingdom's request to be a vassal, I think that it is not appropriate to let it be a vassal, but it can be a country of father and son. Father, the country of Wa is the son."

Kong Yingda immediately stared and shouted, "How could Fusang agree to such a humiliating policy!"

"That's not necessarily true." Li Hao shook his fan with a faint smile, and said confidently, "As long as my Tang Dynasty offers enough generous conditions, the king of the Wa Kingdom will still agree."

"It's impossible!" Kong Yingda snorted coldly, not believing Li Hao's words at all.

Chu Suiliang asked with a sneer: "Li County Marquis, tell me, what kind of favorable terms should our Tang Dynasty offer?"

Li Hao smiled slightly, raised his feather fan lightly, and said slowly: "First! Trade with Japan!"

Chu Suiliang was taken aback when he heard the words, and then sneered: "This is indeed a good condition, but it is just wishful thinking to make the Wa Kingdom form such a humiliating alliance."

"I haven't finished talking yet, why are you in a hurry." Li Hao raised his eyebrows, and continued, "Second, pass on his Confucianism and educate him with etiquette."

Kong Yingda snorted coldly when he heard the words: "These two conditions are met by other foreign countries."

Li Hao ignored him, and continued: "Third, my Tang Dynasty implements a protection policy for the Japanese royal family."

Chu Suiliang asked suspiciously: "What is the protection policy?"

Li Hao explained: "Our Tang Dynasty only recognizes the current royal family of the Wa Kingdom. If there are people rebelling in the Wa Kingdom, or the Wa Kingdom is invaded by other countries, our Tang Dynasty can send troops or supplies to assist the current royal family of the Wa Kingdom. If the rebellion succeeds, or It is because other countries have occupied the Wa country, and our Tang Dynasty can also send troops to help them regain the throne."

All the ministers were surprised when they heard the words. This policy is indeed very tempting to the royal family of the Wa Kingdom. It can be said bluntly that as long as there is a Tang Dynasty, the current royal family of the Wa Kingdom does not have to worry about their throne. Datang rests together.

This group of ministers can only see this, including Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, and even Li Shimin. Their eyes can only go so far, but what Li Hao can see is that once the royal family of the Wa Kingdom asks Datang for help, then...hehe , Excuse me, there is a plan called the colonial plan.

(End of this chapter)