"Shuyu, come with me."
When the banquet was over, Li Shimin called out to Wei Shuyu.
Li Yuan took a look.
Oh, I won’t leave either.
He just openly began to close his eyes and rest his mind.
"Father, my son returns to the main hall, why are you following me?"
"Can't I go?"
Li Yuan's eyes widened: "Tell you, I saved you more than half in return, and you must return the money to me!"
"This time the gift was given by you yourself!" Li Shimin's voice was a few decibels louder.
The reward is given by you, and the limelight is created by you.
Do you want me to pay for it?
Does this make sense?
"You don't want to give it?"
Li Yuan suddenly became energetic.
I am worried that I have no excuse to make trouble.
"What do you want so much money for?" Li Shimin sighed.
"Do you care about me?"
Li Yuan snorted coldly: "Can't I just throw it into the pond and hear the sound?"
"..."
Li Shimin was speechless.
That’s all.
If you like it, just follow it.
Anyway, I have no money.
Li Shimin turned around and left.
"snort."
Li Yuan snorted coldly and followed closely.
Dare you go in front of me?
no.
I am your father, you must be half a step behind me.
Li Yuan quickened his pace and walked to Li Shimin.
Stand in the main hall.
Li Shimin stood like a wooden stake beside the dragon chair.
Damn...
When Li Yuan came, he had nowhere to sit.
"Shuyu, tell me..."
Li Shimin said helplessly: "Why target the Japanese country!"
Wei Shuyu was too aggressive towards the Japanese state.
This caused Li Shimin's dissatisfaction.
Anyway...
Among the surrendered countries today, the Wonu Kingdom is among the best in terms of well-behavedness.
"His Majesty."
Wei Shuyu bowed and said: "The ambitions of the Japanese country are gradually exposed. They continue to absorb the culture of other countries and encourage immigration policies."
"and……"
"In the past two hundred years, they have joined forces with Baekje and have been attacking Silla."
"Isn't it good that they are strong?" Li Shimin asked.
Looking at it from his point of view...
The more powerful the slave state is, the more it will highlight the dominance of the Tang Dynasty!
"not good!"
Wei Shuyu said matter-of-factly: "If they become stronger, it will not be easy for us to get money from them."
Make money?
What money?
"Many of their people are so poor that they can't even afford clothes. How can they still have money?" Li Shimin asked with a frown.
The Japanese country is still practicing slavery, and it is indeed very poor.
"Your Majesty, they have no money."
Wei Shuyu explained: "But they have silver mines!"
"At least millions of taels of silver can be mined for Datang every year!"
Li Shimin frowned.
After converting millions into taels, it's just a few million dollars.
Datang's annual tax revenue now reaches 34 million yuan, not counting other things.
What Li Shimin really values is silver!
The Tang Dynasty was still in the era of bartering.
Lack of silver, lack of gold, lack of copper!
Even when he rewards his ministers, they are all made of brocade and silk.
If a large amount of money flows in, the Tang Dynasty can get rid of the era of barter.
"How did you learn about this?"
Li Shimin looked at Wei Shuyu with sharp eyes.
"It was an expert who passed by and told me." Wei Shuyu made a random excuse.
"presumptuous!"
Li Shimin flicked his sleeves and shouted: "You are telling me that a major event between the two countries is just hearsay?"
"Do you know that the impact of this matter is extremely bad?"
"If it weren't for Xuancheng's sake, I could punish you for inciting relations between the two countries!"
Li Shimin was furious.
"He also informed me of the recipe of Qiongjiang Jade Liquid." Wei Shuyu added.
Um?
Li Shimin asked in shock: "What do you mean there is more than one pool of nectar and jade liquid? And there is a formula?"
"yes."
Wei Shuyu nodded.
"idiot."
Li Yuan saw the opportunity and immediately cursed: "If there is only one pool, will I take it out and give it to them for free?"
"Can't I keep it for myself and drink it?"
Li Shimin's face turned red.
Why is this father still here?
"His Majesty."
Wei Shuyu brought the topic back again: "Actually, I am also skeptical about the silver mine."
"The reason why we have to forcibly take back the Han-Japanese slave king's seal in the court..."
"It's one thing to test the attitude of Japan."
"On the other hand, we can legitimately send a mission to Japan to obtain the seal!"
"Secretly, he was going to investigate the output of the silver mine."
Huh?
This makes sense.
"What do you think Xuancheng thinks?" Li Shimin turned to ask Wei Zheng.
"Your Majesty, I think this is feasible."
Wei Zheng bowed and said: "It's nothing more than sending a mission. Datang didn't suffer much loss."
Li Shimin nodded.
Immediately he paced back and forth in the hall, thinking about the feasibility of this strategy.
"Or not!"
After a long time, Li Shimin uttered two words.
"The Tang Dynasty and the Japanese country were separated by Silla, Baekje and other countries..."
"It's impossible for them to just watch Datang deliver the money."
In response, Wei Shuyu just smiled calmly...
He understood what Li Shimin meant.
The mountain is high and the emperor is far away.
In the face of huge interests, Datang's dominance will not play much role!
"This is what I'm going to say next..."
"Didn't Your Majesty realize that there is a country in the east that did not pay tribute this time?"
Uh-huh...
Li Shimin's pupils shrank.
Goguryeo!
"As we all know, Emperor Sui Yang's three expeditions to Goguryeo ended in failure all three times!"
"But one of them hit the capital of Goguryeo...Pyongyang!"
After saying that, Wei Shuyu paused: "Your Majesty should know what kind of army it is, right?"
"Sailor."
Li Shimin replied affirmatively.
"That's right."
Wei Shuyu nodded: "Our Tang Dynasty's land combat power is strong, but today's naval combat power is not very strong."
"Fuyu Yici dares to shout in the Tang Dynasty."
"Goguryeo dared to ignore the Tang Dynasty..."
"It's just because Datang didn't scare them enough!"
"If we have a powerful navy around them..."
"If you lend them some courage, they won't dare to act rashly!"
Li Shimin's eyes lit up.
He instantly understood what Wei Shuyu meant.
A naval force may not be enough to pose a threat to the opponent.
But don’t forget that the strongest force in Datang was the army.
Under attack from both sides by the Navy and Army, the Eastern countries had no choice but to surrender!
"The navy can not only escort silver mines, but also defend against other countries. It is an extremely important part of the Tang Dynasty's power!"
"I sincerely request your Majesty..."
Wei Shuyu solemnly bowed again: "Develop the military and establish an iron-blooded navy to shock the east!"
Li Shimin was stunned...
Immediately, he stepped forward and helped Wei Shuyu up: "I will consider this matter carefully if I love you so much."
Wei Zheng was greatly relieved.
Your Majesty was persuaded by Shu Yu again...
