Zhenguan Wenzong System

Chapter 113 Controversy over Salt and Iron Compensation

I couldn't help but be surprised, knowing that the two people who went this time were to protect Li Shimin's safety.Can Luo Yan do it?

This is to see Jieli Khan, not just for fun, but when necessary, he has to stand in front of Li Shimin with his chest out of the knife.

Looking at the doubtful eyes of the crowd, Luo Yan said: "Most of the generals that the court can send out have fought against the Turks, and they are familiar with each other. If you can choose one to accompany your majesty, say The difficulty is really not small. You have seen my ability, and it can still come in handy, and my frail appearance will not attract the attention of the Turks."

Luo Yan was really right in saying this.Although he had shown his martial arts in front of people before, if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would really doubt whether Luo Yan was the personal guard of the Qin Palace, as the rumors said.

After thinking about it carefully, these people are right, Luo Yan looks young and frail, but he is still very reliable at critical moments.

Li Shimin agreed very simply: "In this case, Jinzhi and Jingde will accompany me there. Next, let's talk about the peace negotiation, how to reward the Turks, and what materials to use. Let's discuss these things first. When tomorrow morning, I will know it too."

Pei Ju is Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but Fang Xuanling, who is the order of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, has figured out many things about the Ministry of Civil Affairs in just a few days, so there is no need to wait until Pei Ju is called to ask for clarification at this time.

"Your Majesty, there has been no major war this year, and the disasters in various places are relatively light, but the pressure on the national treasury is still very high. After the succession ceremony, one-tenth of the treasury's money and food will be consumed. If too many rewards are given to the Turks, I am afraid that the coming year will be difficult. It's over." Zhong Shuling is already quite the prime minister of later generations, so it is naturally a bit difficult to coordinate the overall situation at this time.

Although everyone called the money given to Turkic as a reward in order to take care of Li Shimin's face, they all knew very well in their hearts that this was actually the money that Turkic Ansheng spent to buy peace for a few days.If you give less, the Turkic hungry wolves will not agree.And today is different from the past, people have already fought at the door of the house, if there is a disagreement and a direct war, whether this Chang'an can be saved is still a matter of opinion.

What Fang Xuanling said at this moment is actually to tell everyone that you should stop in moderation, and you can't ruin your family just because you buy peace, and you will have to live next year.

After waving his hands, signaling Fang Xuanling not to talk about difficulties, Li Shimin began to ask how much compensation should be appropriate.

"Gold, silver and wealth must not be less, but this amount must be a little more than before, otherwise the profit will not retreat for a long time, but there will be troubles. It is really not possible. According to the previous example, gold and silver each add 5 Tens of thousands of taels, brocade and silk, etc., plus tens of thousands of horses, and one hundred thousand shi for grain. These conditions can already guarantee Xieli's retreat." This is what Chen Shuda said.As an old minister, he was used to all kinds of transactions with Turks over the years, so Chen Shuda considered the current situation and gave such a number cautiously.

It is true that such a condition can completely move Xie Li's heart, but Fang Xuanling objected at this time: "Gold and silver have a fixed amount. Although the treasury can provide so much, but the amount is too large, it will cause Jieli. Li's doubts. I'm afraid that we will see through our bluffing scheme by then."

Du Ruhui also nodded at this time: "That's right, I can't underestimate the wisdom of Turks. Even if it's a negotiation, we can't give too much."

Everyone agreed with what Fang and Du said.

"In my opinion, it's better to reduce the amount of all the above materials by tens of thousands, and make up the gap with salt and iron. In this way, all the materials can be saved a lot," Luo Yan said.

As soon as these words came out, some old officials immediately stood up and cursed: "Zhuzi is wronging the country."

why?Historically, nomadic peoples like the Turks lacked most in food and salt in life, and iron in war.Because these few things cannot be produced by these non-productive people.Therefore, the source of these materials mostly relies on purchase or looting.

The importance of salt to the human body is not known to modern people.The ancient people knew that if a person did not eat enough salt for a long time, his body would be weak.Therefore, the control of salt has always been quite strict for the nomadic peoples in the north.As for ironware, let alone, if such important war materials were given to the Turks in this way, wouldn't that be capitalizing on the enemy?

And there are quite a few people here who are representatives of the aristocratic family.Could it be that the aristocratic family can become rich just by occupying the land?No, in fact, it happened that these aristocratic families had the most people who secretly traded salt and iron with the Turks.

Luo Yan's suggestion, no matter in terms of morality, national policy, or even the interests of the aristocratic family, is against it. How could it not arouse criticism from some people.When these people were almost scolding, Li Shimin also started to dissuade them, and then stabilized the scene.

Having seen many things that Luo Yan said before, Li Shimin still asked Luo Yan's thoughts even at the risk of someone jumping up to object.

"Everyone must know that we are not short of salt now." Regardless of the strange gazes cast by the surroundings, Luo Yan still said to himself: "The imperial court has banned private salt for so many years. Is it true that the Turkic life is not enough? The official ban, This led to the flood of private salt, and in the end, the money flowed into some people’s pockets. It is forbidden to sell salt and iron to the Turks, and the Turks’ troops have not lost a bit of weight over the years, and the Turks’ weapons have not seen the slightest decrease. Why?”

Luo Yan didn't care whether he would offend some vested interests at the moment, and pointedly pointed out the matter.

"If I don't take salt and iron as compensation now, it's nothing more than taking more gold and silver and letting the Turks buy it themselves. If you can ban this private salt and iron, just treat it as if I didn't agree It's over." With Li Shimin's backing, Luo Yan was afraid of something, so he immediately threw the picker over.

"It's just, the mouth of the world..." Some old gentlemen wanted to say a few words, but they were quickly stopped by Li Shimin.

In fact, the rulers are not ignorant of private salt and iron smuggling. Every year, not a few are arrested for smuggling salt, and some people even lose their heads because of it.Not to mention the ironware, the iron looted by the Turks in the past few years is not enough for him to fight so many battles, and someone must have sold a lot of them in private.

Luo Yan's words blocked the mouths of many people.

Li Shimin thought about it carefully, and it was really the same thing, so he decided without much discussion: "In recent years, after the rebellion in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, especially in Huaisi, the production of sea salt has increased year by year, and the treasury has indeed stored A lot of table salt. It’s just that even if salt and iron are used to replace gold and silver, there must be a certain amount, and the Turks can’t just be so cheap.”

"If possible, just use sea salt instead of gold, silver and grain. A catty of salt can be worth a lot of grain and gold and silver. Especially for the Turks, this thing is really too important. I'm not afraid that they will commit crimes if they don't." Fang Xuan Age suggested.

The next thing can only be resolved in the morning tomorrow.Before leaving, Li Shimin called Luo Yan to stop him, and said, "Whether this decision will work or not depends on how Jinzhi behaves in the early court tomorrow. Go back tonight and think about it." Obviously, Li Shimin is He entrusted Luo Yan with the task of persuading the courtiers.

Although Luo Yan has become a seventh-rank official now, Li Shimin has not rewarded him with a mansion so far, so he is still living in Lu Deming's house.

After finding Lu Deming, Luo Yan began to discuss this matter with him.

"Jinzhi, what you have done is too risky. The matter of salt and iron is nothing more than shaking the foundation of the country, and even those aristocratic families have been offended. I am afraid that your road in the future will be a bit difficult. "Lu Deming said with some worry.

"Teacher, if my disciple said that he did this because he was afraid of shaking the foundation of the country, would you believe me?" Luo Yan replied bitterly.

After pondering for a while, Lu Deming sighed softly: "Perhaps it is because of your character that the teacher is so worried. You are too young. I used to worry that you would walk alone and be unable to do anything in the officialdom. Now you are valued by His Majesty. I But I'm worried that you will offend too many people." Lu Deming couldn't figure out how his own disciple made him worry more and more.

Luo Yan was a little happy when he heard his teacher's answer, and said: "The country banned the sale of salt and iron. Firstly, it is to fill the national treasury. Second, it is to weaken the power of the Turks. It is just that there are private salt and iron. These two things They have all suffered serious damage. There is already too much salt produced in Jianghuai area. If it is not properly handled, the domestic salt price will drop sharply. Before it is ready, the national treasury will be in short supply. Now it is lent to the Turkic The opportunity to reward, reduce a part of the inventory, and delay the arrival of the crisis."

Hearing what Luo Yan said, Lu Deming sat up straight and asked, "Is the matter really so serious?"

"Not yet, otherwise His Majesty would have been in a hurry. I just want to take this opportunity to delay the matter first, and then discuss it secretly with His Majesty. If the news of this matter leaks out, I'm afraid there will be trouble. As for the accusations from the court , as long as His Majesty knows it well, nothing will happen to the disciple."

Thinking about how much his disciple was valued by Li Shimin, Lu Deming felt a little relieved, but he still had to be instructed: "Don't act recklessly just because His Majesty valued him for a while. Those who have been valued by the kings in previous dynasties have died. There are not a few of them. In ancient times, there was Shang Jun, and now there is Liu Wenjing. Don't follow in the footsteps."

Luo Yan definitely knew about Shang Yang and Liu Wenjing's affairs, so he didn't dare to be stubborn, and he really listened to the words, so he said respectfully: "Disciple, remember."

There was nothing more to discuss, so Luo Yan resigned.

Back in my room, I let out a long sigh: "Those who know me say I am worried, and those who don't know me say what I want. I'm afraid I don't even have anyone who knows me." Shaking his head, he began to write tomorrow's memorial.

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