Seeing that Yang Fan actually dared to quibble, Li Shimin laughed angrily and said displeasedly: "If beating someone can be considered a meritorious service, then you can be considered a useful person."
Of course Yang Fan was not convinced when he heard Li Shimin's strange words.
It was like looking at people through the crack in the door and looking down on them.
Yang Fan's temper suddenly rose and he said: "Your Majesty really looks down on people. Zhuge Kongming knows the affairs of the world without going out. Although the humble ministers cannot compare with Zhuge Kongming's intelligence, they still have the urge to die for the country and the people." He is very loyal and cares about the country’s affairs.”
Yang Fan obviously had something to say, which surprised Li Shimin and asked in confusion: "How do you say this?"
Yang Fan put on an enigmatic look and said: "Has Your Majesty decided to announce at the New Year's meeting that he would reject the marriage request of the Tibetan envoy Lu Dongzan?"
"Exactly..., is this what you said about knowing the world's affairs without going out?" His Majesty Li Er nodded, a little disappointed.
The matter of refusing to marry has long been spread among the important officials in the court and the nobles of the family.
Although this matter was decided by His Majesty Li Er after consultation with several important ministers in the DPRK a few days ago.
Even though it hasn't been announced yet, it's not a secret.
Yang Fan did not explain immediately, but continued: "Has Your Majesty ever thought about how Tibet would react after being rejected for marriage?"
Li Shimin was confident and said proudly: "They are just a group of barbarians. Do they dare to rebel?"
Of course His Majesty Li Er and Li Ji discussed this issue and finally came to the conclusion:
Although Tubo's request for marriage was rejected by the Tang Dynasty, these foreign barbarians would never dare to take any action.
After all, in Li Shimin's view, Tubo was a bitter and cold place where the people did not have enough to eat or wear warmly.
Even if you are angry, you can only endure it. Do you really dare to use force against the Tang Dynasty?
If Tubo really dared to take action, it would be a shame.
Seeing Li Shimin's disinterested expression, Yang Fan showed an expression that was indeed the case.
Neither Li Shimin nor the ministers are too self-righteous.
They all thought that Tubo did not dare to take any action and relaxed their vigilance.
In the original history, because the imperial court did not pay attention to it, Tubo was not prepared at all when it suddenly sent troops to attack Songzhou.
In the early stages of the war, Datang was suddenly attacked by Tibet. The people on the border were unprepared, resulting in many deaths.
Although I came to the Tang Dynasty, the historical process has also changed to a certain extent.
But how can the rolling torrent of history be so easily changed?
If what is expected is true, after Tubo is rejected for peace, they will definitely resort to their old tricks and send troops to attack the Tang Dynasty.
If Datang had not been prepared at all, it would have been caught off guard just like in the original history.
Now that he knew Tubo's ambitions, Yang Fan certainly would not allow the people of Tang Dynasty to make unnecessary sacrifices.
The reason why I raise this issue now.
On the one hand, it was because he wanted to divert Li Shimin's attention.
On the other hand, Yang Fan knew that today's matter was a bit big.
He couldn't guarantee 100% that he would get through it safely.
If he delayed reminding Li Shimin to prepare early because of this matter, Yang Fan would feel guilty for the rest of his life.
This involves living lives and thousands of families.
After all, refusing to marry has been Yang Fan's consistent policy, and he must also be responsible for his actions.
Seeing Yang Fan's mocking eyes, Li Shimin, who was still confident in his words, became a little less confident.
It's like asking, but also like mumbling to himself: "Does Tubo really dare to jump over the wall in a hurry?"
Speaking of the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, the one who least wanted to start a war was probably Li Shimin.
Although the Tang Dynasty had strong soldiers and horses, there had been either snowstorms or droughts in the past few years, and the court did not have much surplus food.
What do you rely on to fight a war?
In addition to manpower, what is actually competing is national strength. Logistics support such as food was an important part of national strength in ancient times.
Although because of Yang Fan, Li Shimin's money was a little looser.
But these money and food are all prepared to realize the great dream in my heart.
Li Shimin did not want to waste the money and food in his hands on fighting in a bitter and cold place like Tubo.
As for whether Tubo will really send troops, Yang Fan actually has no definite answer.
Because he didn't know whether it would happen or not.
It's just based on the original historical speculation that it will happen with a high probability, so I can't help but remind you: "Everything will be successful if it is forewarned, and it will be ruined if it is not forewarned. This is an ancient saying..."
"Tubo is equivalent to a pack of wolves, and Tang Dynasty is equivalent to a male lion. If these wolves want to eat the cubs protected by the male lion, of course they have to provoke the male lion to make it furious, so that they can take advantage of it! "
Li Shimin was thoughtful, with a somewhat unclear look on his face. As an emperor who had experienced hundreds of battles.
It's not that he doesn't know the truth, it's just that he doesn't want to think about it.
After all, this is not what His Majesty Li Er is thinking about.
But what Yang Fan said was very reasonable, and Tubo had to guard against it.
Li Shimin stared at Yang Fan for a while and asked: "When do you think Tibet will send troops if it wants to cause trouble?"
Yang Fan said without hesitation: "If there must be a battle, I think it must be before spring plowing..."
This made Li Shimin look a little ugly.
Today's Tang Dynasty does not lack troops, but the plague and snowstorm just broke out last year, and the year is not very good.
The food reserves are somewhat stretched. Although there is some spare money on hand, these copper coins cannot be eaten directly as food.
Of course, Yang Fan knew Li Shimin's difficulties, so he pursed his lips and smiled: "Your Majesty, are you worried that in the event of a military disaster, the court's food and grass supply will be insufficient?"
Looking at Yang Fan's calm expression, Li Shimin knew that this boy must be prepared, and just wanted to ask for it.
He glared at Yang Fan secretly and said angrily: "If you have something to say, say it, and if you have something to say, let it go!"
Seeing Li Shimin being so rude, Yang Fan smiled brightly.
However, Yang Fan originally had the idea of losing money to avoid disasters, and did not pretend to be pretentious. He said directly: "With your Majesty's trust, I have been entrusted with important tasks at a young age. I am hesitant and sincere. Seeing the country's hardship and financial constraints, I I couldn't bear your majesty to worry about money and food, so I found another way and planned to open up a new way to make money. I am willing to pay half of my income to the court for the national finance..."
"How much can you earn in a year?" When he talked about money, Li Shimin immediately became energetic and asked anxiously.
Seeing Yang Fan raise a finger, Li Shimin was very excited.
He knew Yang Fan's method of making money, which started with at least 10 million yuan.
Li Shimin's eyes sparkled: "Is this true?"
Yang Fan answered affirmatively: "Of course!"
Li Shimin suddenly became happy and grinned, but why did these words sound so familiar?
Thinking of such a large amount of income, I didn't care about it anymore.
When he thought of Yang Fan saying that Tubo was about to rebel, His Majesty Li Er felt a little heavy again.
In Li Shimin's view, distant water cannot save nearby fire.
Even if Yang Fan could make money again, it would be impossible for Yang Fan to conjure food out of thin air.
After all, the food of the Tang Dynasty was controlled by aristocratic families.
Thinking of this, Li Shimin shook his head helplessly and sighed: "Time does not wait for me, it is a pity..."
