Such contests are common and do not affect the relations between the two countries. After a brief exchange of greetings, Kinderman brought up the business. She saluted Yang Ji and said crisply: "Your Majesty, Silla admires and respects the Central Plains very much. As early as the Taikang period of the Western Jin Dynasty, we have overcome all difficulties many times to visit the Central Plains. Emperor. As for the Southern and Northern Dynasties in the Central Plains, we could not determine who was orthodox, so we sent envoys to pay tribute to the Northern Wei Dynasty and to pay tribute to the Southern Liang Dynasty at the same time."
"Although the land and sea routes are not smooth, they cannot stop our pilgrimage. When we paid tribute to the Northern Wei Dynasty, we paid a large amount of money to Goguryeo so that we could accompany the Goguryeo envoys on the mission; when we sent envoys to Nanliang, we It was to pay money to Baekje and pay tribute together with its envoys. It was not until the lower reaches of Jianghan and the outlet to the sea on the west coast of the Haidong Peninsula that Silla could independently send envoys to the Central Plains. After that, it paid tribute to Qi five times and Chen five times. Sui Dynasty After the founding of the country, my father sent envoys to the Sui Dynasty to pay tribute in the 14th year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign. Emperor Gao Zuwen named my father the Duke of Kaifu, Lelang County, and King of Silla."
Kinderman discussed the matter and did not deliberately criticize Goguryeo and Baekje. After describing the history of exchanges between the Central Plains and Silla, she said to Yang Ji: "After that, due to the great changes in the situation and the deterioration of relations between the three countries of Haidong, Silla's situation became increasingly dangerous. Except for the east, there are enemies in three directions, and we can no longer pay tribute to the Sui Dynasty. This is a helpless move, and it is not disrespectful to our country. In addition, my country admires the culture of the Central Plains very much, and I believe that the king can learn from me and his deputy. You can hear Reeve's spoken language and words..."
What Kinderman said is indeed true. Silla is a change from Chenhan. The words and tone of the Chenhan people are very similar to those of the Qin Dynasty. For example, bows are called arcs, thieves are called bandits, and drinking is called xingzhang. Therefore, Xinluo Luo used to be known as "Qin Han". What Kinderman is saying now is "Luoyang Yayan" in Mandarin. She even speaks more authentically than Fang Xuanling, a native of the Central Plains. In addition, the content of what she said is frank and honest, and she does not deliberately slander Goguryeo. and Baekje, it’s hard to be disgusted even if you want to.
If Yang Ji hadn't had "foresight", he would have thought that she was a weak and honest girl, and had not paid much attention to her, and then like Zhenguan's famous officials and generals, they had been tricked one after another.
Of course, she may not be lying, but the problem is that she looks so deceptive. She is so sincere that people can't help but pity her, believe her, look down upon her, think she is weak, honest and easy to control, and are willing to help wholeheartedly. She has been tricked in the end, what can she do?
Yang Ji's feeling was also felt by his companion Zhang Chuchen, and it was even stronger because their eldest wife Xiao Ying was also like this. She was usually gentle and virtuous, knowledgeable and courteous, sincere and modest, fair and just, neither fighting nor grabbing. She neither hits nor scolds, making people involuntarily trust and convince her. Even if he threw himself into a trap and gave her a good beating, in the end he was still convinced and he admitted his mistake.
At this moment, Yang Ji was listening to this little girl's melodious words, and he had only one thought in his mind, and that was, "The best hunters often appear as prey." If we were to use a classic martial arts saying to describe Kinderman at this moment, it would be "There is no move to win without a move."
He said: "As I said before, Sui Dynasty is a country that likes to make friends. The national policy pursued externally is to treat friends and "ourselves" with great compassion, and to deal with enemies with decisive killing. As long as Silla has enough friends, I, Sui Dynasty, will also have enough friends. "
The Great Sui Dynasty's Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple both had external directors and supervisors, but the foreign policy of the Great Sui Dynasty was very simple, clear, and brainless. All strategies were based on the principle of "do it if you don't accept it, and take it after you do it."
Under this simple, crude and overbearing premise, neighboring countries are divided into six categories: ordinary vassals and loyal vassals, friendly countries, general enemy countries, mortal enemies, and strangers.
In short, the surrounding foreign races must listen to the Sui Dynasty and submit to the Sui Dynasty; if not, we will kill you.
Besides, no more!
"We, Silla, will definitely be loyal to the Sui Dynasty from generation to generation!" Yang Ji's attitude was already reassuring, but these words at this time made Kinderman even more happy.
The Sui army beat Goguryeo to death this time, directly breaking the situation on the peninsula, and indirectly saving Silla's life. Silla was naturally overjoyed, but because they had sent troops before, they were very worried. Taking the opportunity to retaliate, it was unexpected that Yang Ji, who represented the Sui Dynasty, was so easy to talk to. This reassured Kinderman completely.
After a while, she said with some longing: "It is said that the Great Sui Dynasty
There are treasures everywhere, and Luoyang in the east is like a palace in the sky; the people of the Sui Dynasty are all dressed in silk and satin, everyone lives and works in peace and contentment, there is not a single beggar, and even a three-year-old child can speak well and be literate and martial. "
He glanced at Fang Xuanling and then said, "I didn't believe it before, but as a scholar, Fang Canjun easily defeated me, the number one master in Silla. Now I believe it."
"That's definitely not the case! Of course there are rich people in our Sui Dynasty, and there are also poor people, capable people and mediocre people. However, the living conditions of the poor are better than those in neighboring countries. Their children can enter the schools established by the imperial court. As for the children "Although there are some prodigies and geniuses, more children have to learn little by little."
Yang Ji knew that there was a limit to bragging, but what Kinderman said could not withstand scrutiny. If he admitted it, it would definitely become a joke. Instead of being ugly on other days, it’s better to be more realistic.
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Despite this, Kinderman and Jin Yuxin were still stunned by the news that "all children should read." Kinderman said in shock: "We ordinary nobles of Silla cannot afford to read books. I didn't expect that the children of the Sui Dynasty can actually read books. You are so rich!"
Yang Ji knew that gold, silver, copper, and iron mines were widely distributed in the Haidong Peninsula. Although Silla was not as good as Goguryeo, a lot of gold, silver, and copper mines were also discovered. So although Silla was poor now, what it lacked was food and energy. Wearing daily necessities, weapons and equipment for fighting, horses for riding, oxen for plowing... there is no shortage of gold, silver, and copper that cannot be eaten.
After hearing Kinderman's words, his heart moved and he said, "Prince, you should know my family background better, right?"
"Know a thing or two!" Kinderman nodded. Although they couldn't go to the Sui Dynasty and couldn't understand Yang Ji intuitively, they were able to find out the news about the Sui Dynasty from Goguryeo and Baekje through careful work. Yang Ji, as a man of great influence in the Sui Dynasty, Nature is the key to understand.
Yang Ji asked again: "Then you should know that I am rich!"
Fang Xuanling and Zhang Chuchen: "..."
Kinderman was stunned. She only knew that Yang Ji was very good at fighting. She didn't know much about whether Yang Ji had money, but she still said, "As the prince of the Sui Dynasty, your Majesty must be very rich."
"The prince only gets a death salary, not much money. My money mainly comes from business. I have caravans all over the Sui Dynasty and the Western Regions, and I also have a fleet." Yang Ji gave a general introduction and then said: " If you have any needs, I can conduct trade with Silla in the future."
If this war ends, Gao Jianwu will definitely not dare to intercept the caravans leading to Silla and Baekje. The Fanyang Noh family and the Boling Choi family, who have long coveted foreign trade, will definitely export their products to Silla and Baekje; in this case , it would be better to use your name as the God of Killing and your status as a royal family to take the lead.
When Silla and Baekje conduct large-scale transactions, they will definitely give priority to the powerful Sui princes and ministers, rather than the Lu family and the Cui family.
This matter has been verified in the countries in the Western Regions. The Silk Road is now open. All parties in the Sui Dynasty have sent caravans to the west. However, for the same goods, the countries in the Western Regions chose the Silk Road Alliance established by Yang Ji. Others in the Sui Dynasty In order to win large-scale business, the forces did not hesitate to maliciously lower prices, but the courts of various countries in the Western Region did not want it.
how so? Just because the top leaders of various countries knew about Yang Ji's influence and status in the Sui Dynasty, they were worried that Yang Ji would be unhappy and destroy them. So what they bought was not a commodity at all, but Yang Ji's favor and the umbrella for the country's survival. Of course, what's more important is that Yang Ji can sell contraband on behalf of the Sui Dynasty openly, but others cannot dare to do so, and contraband is exactly what all countries need.
Taking the examples of the countries in the Western Regions, Yang Ji believed that Silla and Baekje would also choose their own products over other forces when conducting national trade.
"Really?" Kinderman was surprised, happy, and a little unbelievable. She was worrying about how to deepen her relationship with Yang Ji, but unexpectedly the other party came to her door.
"It's true!" When Yang Ji saw this, he not only understood that this little girl's mood was similar to that of the kings of the Western Regions, but also knew that Silla's "state-run" trade belonged to none other than herself.
in order to win
Regarding trade at the national level of Silla, he added: "In terms of commodities, I have what others don't have, and I have the advantage if others have them!"
Kinderman had already been tempted, and she quickly asked: "What about?"
Yang Ji introduced: "Mingguang armor, Hengdao, war horses, food..."
Kinderman was stunned, and then said: "These seem to be forbidden items in the Sui Dynasty! Has the ban been lifted in the Sui Dynasty now?"
"The ban has definitely not been lifted." Yang Ji paused and said calmly: "But I am the Great Sui Dynasty's Shangshu Ling. I have priority in mating and trading. If you sell, I will kill, and after you kill, I will sell!"
Zhang Chuchen, who had always pretended to be a lady, felt that Yang Ji's words were not strong enough, and couldn't help but said: "If a forbidden object falls into the hands of a foreign country, the king usually doesn't bother to find out who the seller is, but he can directly find the person who bought it, and then send a few Go and find out what happened. I remember that the Kucha Kingdom once bought weapons from the Li family in Longxi. In the end, the King of Kucha was asked by thousands of soldiers to tell the truth. Not only did he give up the seller, but he also took 50,000 taels of silver as compensation. , and Li’s caravan of more than 200 people was executed in accordance with the law.”
Fang Xuanling was an orthodox Confucian scholar who was proficient in "Speech" and the Six Arts of the Gentleman. He couldn't stand this harmonious couple, so he quickly took the tea cup to cover up.
Kinderman was stunned when he heard this: How can it still be like this? What a great experience.
Jin Yuxin, who was bruised and swollen, couldn't wait to ask: "Your Majesty, do you think these forbidden objects and books can be exchanged for gold, silver and copper in our country?"
"nature!"
"If that's the case, I, Silla, will have trade relations with the king. But I have a request." This was what Kinderman said after he came back to his senses.
"What request?"
"I want to follow the king and go on a mission to Sui Dynasty!"
"As long as your father agrees, I have no problem with it."
"It is a great blessing for Silla that this little girl can stay with the king. My father will never have any objections!" Kinderman is very assertive and will not let go of this opportunity. She can see that Yang Ji is very interested in Xinluo. Luo Zhen had no ambition, so he decided to follow him, slowly influencing him and making him understand Silla's pain and sincerity.
With that said, he said to Jin Yuxin: "General Jin, please return home immediately and let your father understand the sincerity of the king!"
Jin Yuxin hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes!"
