"Your Majesty, I wonder if I can part ways with you?"
When the envoys from various countries looked at Li Yuan, they also had a sense of flattery.
This strong drink is the delicacy of the world.
"I told you everything..."
Li Yuan said displeasedly: "This is not a lot of wine. After the banquet, there won't be much left!"
Not much, just some more.
"Your Majesty, I don't want much. Seven or eight altars are enough."
"I'm more economical in Tubo. Three altars are enough."
"I, Tuyuhun, want a lot. I need thirty altars!"
Uh-huh...
Everyone looked at Murong Shun in unison.
Thirty altars.
How dare you fucking scream.
"What are you looking at?"
Murong Shun glared from the corner of his eyes: "I, Tuyuhun, am the most sincere friend of the Tang Dynasty. Can you compare me to that?"
The envoys from various countries were at a loss for words.
After what happened to the Japanese envoys, they are now indeed a head shorter than Murong Shun.
"Stop arguing!"
At this moment, Li Yuan suddenly became furious: "I said there isn't much left, so if I don't give it, I won't give it..."
this……
The envoys from all the countries were stunned.
They never expected that Li Yuan would get angry.
I'm coming.
It’s finally the turn of the Ogamiji boss!
"The Supreme Emperor..."
Cui Shenji said to Li Yuan: "All envoys are guests. If they like it, just give them some, right?"
"If they don't give it... they will accuse Datang of being stingy."
The envoys from various countries looked at Cui Shenji, and all of them couldn't help but have an idea...
This kid is so sensible.
The Uighur envoy even smiled at him.
Just now, this sensible boy was pouring himself wine.
"Isn't it a reward?" Li Yuan replied.
"But they just like the wine."
Cui Shenji blinked his innocent big eyes: "Why don't you give them this fine wine in return?"
Damn it.
The envoys from various countries were startled.
We just want to add one more nectar to the list of rewards.
I never thought of exchanging rewards for wine!
"No, no, no..."
Li Yuan refused again: "I have given them so much to taste, isn't it enough?"
Fortunately, I didn't agree.
The envoys from all countries took a long breath.
"But you are the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty."
Cui Shenji continued: "If they don't meet even such a small request, they will be unhappy."
"This is about harmony between countries."
this……
Li Yuan was entangled.
The envoys from various countries took a look.
Damn it.
Don't really agree.
Using rewards in exchange for wine, the leader of the country will not peel off his own skin.
"It still doesn't work." Li Yuan refused again.
call.
The envoys from various countries felt relieved again.
"The fine nectar and jade liquid are given by God."
"Not only is it a magical brew, it is also a superb brew!"
"Use a little, a little less, trading without authorization is disrespectful to God..."
Li Yuan blew loudly.
He also drew out the greedy envoys from various countries.
They looked at the wine glass...
To be honest, the wine is really delicious.
If it's cheaper, it's not that they can't accept it...
"Your Majesty, this is God's will."
Cui Shenji further explained: "Why doesn't God give it sooner rather than later? Why does it happen to be given when the nations are visiting?"
"It's just to entertain everyone..."
Fuck you.
Can you stop talking?
We can't afford such expensive wine!
The envoys from various countries cursed secretly in their hearts...
Sometimes, it doesn't work if this kid is too good.
But...
Cui Shenji continued to talk.
"Your Majesty, look..."
"Why do all the countries come all the way to Chang'an?"
"They come to worship."
"They are our vassal state of the Tang Dynasty!"
"Think about it differently, they are also subjects of the Tang Dynasty."
"You gave them wine, it was God's will!"
As soon as these words came out, the scalps of the envoys from various countries went numb.
You're fucking driving us to a dead end.
"Is that so?" Li Yuan showed a suspicious expression.
"yes."
Cui Shenji pointed at Fang Yiai: "If you don't believe me, ask about the remains."
Fang Yiai nodded immediately.
"That……"
Li Yuan asked tentatively: "How about giving me some?
"Uh-huh."
"The Emperor is wise."
Both of them agreed.
"good!"
Li Yuan turned around and looked at the envoys: "Since you like this jade liquid so much, I will make the decision to wait a little longer."
Damn it.
All the envoys were numb.
Immediately one by one they started making excuses.
"Your Majesty, actually, we don't need so much of this fine wine."
"Your Majesty, our Khan doesn't like drinking, so this is unnecessary, right?"
"Your Majesty, we also have a prohibition on alcohol."
Um?
Li Yuan's face turned cold.
I've been acting for so long, and you guys say you don't want to?
The heads of envoys from various countries were numb.
I can't afford to offend Li Yuan...
Looking to the side, even Li Shimin's expression turned cold.
"I have met the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty."
The envoy of the East Turks suddenly stood up: "It's not that I, the East Turks, don't want it. The main thing is that we are here under orders this time."
"If all the rewards are exchanged for jade liquid, we will have no way to explain it to the Khan."
Finally, someone stands out and tells the truth.
The envoys quickly agreed.
"That's it..."
Li Yuan pretended to be sorry.
"Everyone."
Just when the envoys thought that the matter would be settled, Wei Shuyu jumped out again...
"You may have forgotten that tribute has been changed to tribute trade."
"The tribute you handed over to the Tang Dynasty is only a small part."
Um?
As soon as these words came out, all the envoys were stunned.
yes.
After changing to tribute trade, Datang only accepted a small part of the tribute.
The rest will flow into the private sector.
After thinking about it this way, it seems that a reward in exchange for some fine wine is not too much.
"We also understand your difficulties."
"I also think it's not appropriate to exchange all the rewards for the jade liquid."
Turning around, Wei Shuyu bowed to Li Yuan and said: "Your Majesty, your envoys are guests from afar. I beg you, Your Majesty, to give you some gifts?"
What?
Free gift?
Everyone was shocked.
"What do you mean?" Li Yuan asked with a frown.
"In the past, the Tang Dynasty paid tribute at double the price."
"This feels quite awkward."
"And it's also a burden to Datang."
"The tribute trade is all about trade."
"I thought that the tributes from all the countries would be exchanged for copper coins of equivalent value, and I would also give them fine wine and jade liquid as a reward to all the countries!"
"this……"
Li Yuan was confused.
"Your Majesty, the word "gift" lies in the word "gift".
Wei Shuyu then added: "If the price is too high, people should call me Tang Dynasty's black heart."
"What do you think, Shimin?"
Li Yuan turned to look at Li Shimin.
After all, Li Shimin is the emperor.
In front of envoys from various countries, he must save face for Li Shimin.
"Father, just make the decision."
Li Shimin responded cheerfully.
The reward of twice as much becomes the equivalent of 1:1, which is nothing more than giving two more jars of wine.
Another saving, it tastes great!
"good."
Li Yuan nodded: "Then as Shu Yu said, give each country two jars of fine wine and jade liquid!"
"The Supreme Emperor is Shengming, His Majesty the Emperor of Tang is Shengming!" Everyone saluted in unison.
call.
Seeing that the envoys from various countries finally agreed, Wei Shuyu also breathed a sigh of relief.
He spends so much effort promoting wine, making money is not his main purpose at all.
How long can I earn from selling wine?
One year, ten years, or a lifetime?
Sooner or later the recipe for brewing wine will be revealed.
Wei Shuyu's most important purpose was to bind the countries with wine and make them accept tribute trade!
In this way, after a few years, other countries will not have much objection to tribute trade.
Rewards must be given!
If you don't give it, many distant countries will not surrender and will not come to worship.
Even if you come as a tribute, you won’t bring much...
That would lose the greatest significance of paying tribute!
What is tribute? It's trade!
It is the link that opens up the economies of the two countries...
I am a great China, and wherever I put it, everything is made in China!
This is trade!
In ancient times, it was not as simple as modern times. It was not that easy to conduct cross-border transactions.
The most direct way is to contact the national leadership, so that Datang's products can be quickly spread to various countries!
Today’s tribute…
Li Shimin didn't understand what trade was at all. He just pretended to be fat and gave away money.
And the tribute trade.
While establishing a dominant position, they will not lose many rewards.
At the same time that Datang increased taxes, the people's economy could also be improved!
This is a far-reaching national policy.
Even if the Tang Dynasty fell, subsequent dynasties could continue to benefit!
