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Volume 1: Settling Down the Tang Dynasty Chapter 406: Tariffs

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    "Peace talks? You should approach the Tang Dynasty for peace talks. Why are you looking for me?"

    Li Feng didn't expect that the other party came to him to talk about peace talks.  However, he quickly refused.  Although he promised to help Li Chengqian go take a look or give him some advice, he had no intention of taking the matter on himself, and he was just like a dog-headed strategist.

    ??Besides, this kind of thing should be discussed in a formal setting. Like now, neither the time nor the place is right.  If this matter is leaked, who knows what kind of trouble it will cause.

    "Humph, I'm sorry that I'm so heartbroken to you. I didn't expect you to be so coy. You really think I don't know. Although the Tang Dynasty court designated the Crown Prince of Tang Dynasty to preside over this negotiation,  Who doesn't know that the prince is behind you, the brave king, in everything, and the reason why the emperor is so confident that the prince will take care of this matter is because you are there to help him. In the end, you are the one who really makes the decision.  You know what I say is right, my Lord the Brave King."

    Hearing Li Feng¡¯s refusal, Yang Qian looked angry, and then began to reveal Li Feng¡¯s background.  For Li Feng, she cared deeply, how could she not find out Li Feng's background clearly.

    She is fully aware of what Li Feng has done in recent times.  While being extremely surprised, she had to pay more attention to Li Feng.

    "It seems that you have put in a lot of effort. Okay, let's talk about how to talk about it. But I don't know if you can talk about the Turks."

    Hearing what the other party said, Li Feng was also frightened.  You know, all the time.  He always kept a low profile, but he didn't expect that the other party would investigate him so clearly, which made him start to feel wary.

    However, since Li Chengqian agreed to help him, Li Feng had to pay attention to this time.  Now, the other party actually made an appointment with him in advance, and he also wanted to see what the other party was planning to do.  Anyway, now it's just ventilation in advance.  It's not a formal negotiation.  It is beneficial and harmless to touch the opponent's trump card first.

    At the same time, he was also a little curious about Yang Qian's identity on the Turkic side.

    "That's right. Since I asked you to come here, of course I can do what I say. I'm a timid concubine. I don't dare to joke with your Highness, King Yong, haha. Don't worry, I can't eat you. This time, too,  It¡¯s just a matter of ventilating it in advance so that it won¡¯t be endless and annoying, right?¡±

    Seeing Li Feng agree to stay.  Yang Qian suddenly returned to her charming demeanor just now.

    "Hehe, actually, the reason why I have to talk to you is because the slave family believes in you. Besides, your Highness, King Yong, is invincible on the battlefield, and the slave family is not willing to meet you on the battlefield in the future.  Therefore, after much thought, it would be more appropriate to talk to you first.¡±

    "There are only two main contents of this peace talk. First of all, of course, it is to form friendly neighbors. The slave family will not tell lies in front of real people. Now, whether it is for the Tang Dynasty or for our Turks, it has already  It is not easy to raise weapons. Although the Tang Dynasty is rich, in recent years, it has been fighting for two years, especially this year, and it has been two wars in a row. I think the Tang Dynasty is a little overwhelmed at the moment, and it needs time to recover.  Adjustment."

    "Therefore, a truce at this moment is a very urgent matter for both the Tang Dynasty and the Turks. The Turks need to rest and recuperate, but the Tang Dynasty seems to need it even more. You know, there are not only those neighboring the Tang Dynasty.  It¡¯s just the Turks. Tubo, Goryeo, and Silla, after years of cultivation and recuperation, their national power has begun to become stronger and stronger, and the Tang Dynasty has to consider it, right?¡±

    "Besides, there is now a vast desert between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks. It is not easy to use troops against the Turks. Although the Tang Dynasty has strong soldiers and horses, our Turkic warriors are not vegetarians. If we really need weapons.  Meeting each other, in the end, will only benefit the surrounding countries. It can be said that the fisherman gets the advantage.

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    Yang Qian has been talking there, and Li Feng has been listening there.  I have to say that Yang Qian's eloquence is quite remarkable, and her words seem to be full of sincerity.  However, Li Feng was not very interested in these things. This peace negotiation was something Li Shimin and the others had already decided on.  The pros and cons must be very clear in their minds, and there is no need for Li Feng to worry about it.

    It just made him more and more confused about what kind of person this woman in front of him was.  Look, now when it comes to business, he seems to be a different person again.  Li Feng was a little confused as to which one was her true character.  Maybe, they are all, Li Feng thought.

    "Well, there is no need to say any of this. Now that the peace talks have been confirmed,Naturally, the various benefits and losses have been carefully considered, so there is no need.  Let¡¯s talk about how to prepare for peace talks this time.  "

    Li Feng is always the kind of person who gets straight to the point. He doesn't think about why peace talks are needed.  Now he just wants to know the content of the peace talks and what they are about.

    "Although this peace negotiation seems very complicated, there are only two themes. One, of course, needless to say, is the signing of letters of credence and peace treaty between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks."

    "There is another thing, that is, about the trade between the two countries. As everyone knows, the Silk Road is the road of wealth of the Tang Dynasty. Every year, large quantities of goods enter and leave the Tang Dynasty through this channel  . Not only did it enrich the Tang Dynasty¡¯s goods, but it also allowed countless gold and silver to flow into the Tang Dynasty.¡±

    "Actually, the reason why the Tang Dynasty regarded the Turks as a thorn in their flesh was that, in addition to the past hatred between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks, the biggest reason was that the Turks blocked the Silk Road. In fact, including the troops launched against Tuyuhun this time, it was also for  For this reason, I don¡¯t know if what I said is right?¡±

    Seeing Li Feng¡¯s calm expression, Yang Qian could only get to the topic faster.  She was really worried that Li Feng lost his patience and left directly.

    "Therefore, in order to show our sincerity, we are willing to work with Datang to maintain the smooth flow of the Silk Road. The Turks can ensure that all business travelers within the Turks will be protected, how about that?"

    After finishing the long story short.  Yang Qian stared at Li Feng closely, wanting to see his reaction.  If it were before, if it was still the fourth young master of the Li family that she said she knew, she would never have been able to say these things, because that would be just talking nonsense.

    However, after a period of detailed investigation, she suddenly discovered that the person in front of her was.  He is no longer the silly boy she once knew.  Thinking about it, she couldn't help but be amazed by the things he had done during this period, especially the Monument Square incident.

    Even if it were her, she would feel ashamed that she didn't have that ability.  Such a large-scale square was built without strong financial and material support.  However, look at others, not only did they not spend any money in the early stage, but they also earned a grand slam in the end.  Such a fantastic idea is simply unheard of and unseen.

    Therefore, she believes it.  As soon as she talked about the opening of the trade route, Li Feng would definitely understand how beneficial this matter would be to Datang.

    "Trade? Silk Road? This is interesting, how to implement it specifically. Let's talk about it. I think you Turks are not so generous as to just pay without getting anything in return. You will definitely not be a frivolous Lei Feng."

    How important was the Silk Road to the Tang Dynasty.  Of course Li Feng knew.  Likewise, I understand.  It is indeed what Yang Qian said.  One of the most important reasons why the Tang Dynasty used troops against Tuyuhun and why it has always been obsessed with the Turks was because of the Silk Road.

    Although everyone in the world is ashamed of business, they belittle businessmen everywhere.  However, this is just a teaching method, and it is for the needs of the ruler.  As a ruler, he knows better than anyone else that this business is also very important.  After all, who wouldn¡¯t want to do something that makes money?

    "Look at the princes and nobles in Chang'an City. Every household has its own shop and business.  Some of the more powerful ones even have their own horse teams at home, specializing in foreign trade.  After all, the profits from this foreign trade are really scary.

    The Silk Road is the most important of several international trade routes, and it is also the channel with the most prosperous business exchanges.  However, this passage must pass through the Turkic territory, that is, the Western Region.  As a result, traveling caravans were often harassed and killed, seriously affecting foreign trade.

    There are many kinds of love and hatred between people, but there is often only one kind of hatred between countries, and that is interests.  Between countries, everything is about profit.  It can be said that there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests.

    But now, the Turkic side has actually taken the initiative to propose a joint effort to safeguard this economic lifeline.  No matter what, it is a great thing for Datang.

    However, there is a saying that goes well, that is, there is no such thing as a free lunch.  You know, it is not a simple matter to maintain such an economic lifeline.  At the very least, in order to prevent horse thieves and bandits from robbing, a large number of troops must be sent out for encirclement or protection.  The expenses involved are not a small amount.

    "Gee, I knew it was right to talk to you first. However, although we intend to have good relations with the Tang Dynasty and maintain peaceful coexistence, compared to the Tang Dynasty, our Turks are extremely poor.  But I can¡¯t afford it., if you do that, you won¡¯t be able to explain it to everyone.  "

    "As you just said, no one makes a loss-making business. In the same way, this advantage cannot be taken in vain. Since we provide convenience to those businessmen, it is natural for them to pay some rewards, isn't it?"

    After hearing what Li Feng said, Yang Qian smiled coquettishly again.  She knew that what she thought before was right.  As expected, Li Feng understood immediately.  In this way, things will be much easier to handle.  Therefore, the eyes looking at Li Feng were also full of different colors.

    "You mean, collect tariffs?"

    Li Feng didn¡¯t notice Yang Qian¡¯s strange look at all.  Instead, he was shocked, and then he said to Yang Qian with a shocked face.  To protect the legitimate interests of the business travelers, the business travelers then pay a certain amount of fees to the Turks and the Tang Dynasty. Isn't this just a tariff?

    "Tariffs, what tariffs?"

    However, it was obvious that this new vocabulary that came out of Li Feng's mouth made Yang Qian a little confused. She opened her eyes wide and looked at Li Feng curiously and asked.  To be continued)
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