I'm a marquis in Datang

Li Shimin said: "The Tubo side has already stationed troops on the border and may attack at any time."

Changsun Wuji frowned and said, "Impossible, we didn't get any news before."

Li Shimin said: "It is impossible for Du Qi to lie about this kind of thing. Today's Tubo Zanpu Gongga was supported by Du Qi. The Tubo army has reached the border, and we are facing enemies. Once we start a war with Du Qi, Tubo will also invade .Even if we can divide our forces to resist, the war in Tubo will involve too many of our troops, and it will easily lead to wars in the country. Once such a war starts, it will not be easy to stop."

Changsun Wuji frowned when he heard the words, he thought for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, if you don't care about Du Qi, if the news about Du Qi spreads out, the Tang Dynasty will never have peace. More people will follow Du Qi's example. Therefore, I think this limelight must be stopped."

Li Shimin said: "I want to stop, but what can I use to stop. You know, Du Qi has tens of thousands of troops today. And Du Qi's weapons are more advanced. I will say a simple thing. Once Du Qi directly Evacuate, retreat back to Rouyuan County, rely on the county to defend to the death. Especially with his weapons, we are only twice as strong as Du Qi, can we take the city?"

After a pause, Li Shimin continued: "To deal with the Turkic people, we can divide and disintegrate, but we can't use these methods to deal with Du Qi. Moreover, Du Qi's people were single-handedly promoted by him, so it is difficult to win over. Even if Datang It is not easy to get out of the war here, and the next step is not easy for us to get out."

Chapter 839

Can't move

Changsun Wuji frowned, because Li Shimin was not someone who didn't understand war.It is precisely Li Shimin who is proficient in warfare, so he knows that there will be many hidden dangers in the war now.

Changsun Wuji was not reconciled.

Du Qi, a young boy in his early twenties, actually dominates one side, and Du Qi is even richer, earning countless money every day.One after another, Changsun Wuji was filled with jealousy.

Therefore, Changsun Wuji was unwilling to give up.

Changsun Wuji said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, Du Qi does have many means to constrain us. But this may be Du Qi's threat, because Du Qi is sure that His Majesty will not dare to go to war."

Li Shimin said: "But we really dare not go to war."

After a pause, Li Shimin looked at Li Jing who had not spoken, and asked, "Duke Wei, what do you think?"

Li Jing's slightly squinted eyes opened.Regarding this battle with Du Qi, Li Jing had his own thoughts when he was in Chang'an, but he didn't say it out.Now Li Shimin made it clear that he didn't want to go to war, so Li Jing was willing to say it.

Li Jing said: "Your Majesty, about this battle with Du Qi. Your Majesty has seen that Du Qi's hole cards are new weapons and Tubo, but I believe that Du Qi still has a big killer."

Li Shimin said: "What other big killer?"

Li Jing said in a deep voice, "Datang Bank."

Li Shimin said: "Is there anything to do with the bank?"

Regarding this point, Li Shimin didn't think there was anything wrong with it. The reason was simple. The Datang Bank was in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, so there was no possibility of any problems.

Li Jing said seriously: "Your Majesty, the Datang Bank is affiliated to Du Qi. The Datang Bank accepts deposits from countless people. Once there is any problem in the Datang Bank, thousands of people who save money will inevitably be in an uproar. This matter , will affect the entire Datang."

Li Shimin's complexion suddenly changed.

This is something he hadn't considered.

The bank accepts deposits, and countless people deposit money, and then get interest from the bank.The bank uses the money for turnover to ensure the stable operation of the bank.

Once there is a problem with the bank, countless people report the case to the government, and even if the government wants to deal with it, it will be able to deal with it.

who?After all, the person behind the bank is Du Qi, and Du Qi is out of control in the Western Regions.

The more Li Shimin thought about it, the more his heart sank.

This kid Du Qi has too many tricks.

When Changsun Wuji involved Du Qishang, he became more impatient and lacked his own thinking. When he heard Li Jing's words, he didn't even think about it, so he just said, "Your Majesty, since Du Qi's bank is a hidden danger, we only need to With one order, the Datang bank can be sealed up, and Du Qi's bank will be completely abolished."

Li Shimin snorted and said, "Wuji, have you been dazzled by anger, or what? Just now Duke Wei said that once you deal with Qian Zhuang, if Qian Zhuang runs away, it will definitely cause turmoil."

"Although I don't understand the operation of the bank, I know that the Tang bank has spread all over the territory of the Tang Dynasty. As long as the bank runs away to hide the money, it will cause an uproar. Countless people will lose their money because of this, and even their entire life's money will be lost." It’s a waste of time. Therefore, Datang Qianzhuang must not move easily.”

Li Shimin gritted his teeth and said: "Du Qi, this boy, his methods are really vicious!"

Changsun Wuji was scolded, his cheeks twitched, and he was a little embarrassed.Anyway, he is Li Shimin's brother-in-law.

He is an important minister of the imperial court.

Changsun Wuji forced himself to calm down and think quickly.After thinking about it carefully, he immediately understood the importance of the bank, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, since we know the danger of the bank, we can start to suppress the bank right now."

Li Shimin said: "How to suppress it?"

Changsun Wuji said: "Naturally, we are looking for faults everywhere. As the saying goes, flies don't bite seamless eggs. Since the bank is running, there will always be problems here and there. In addition, you can gradually buy people in the bank and let them work for the court."

"In short, in order to prevent Du Qi's bank staff from jumping over the wall in a hurry, as long as we deal with it openly and honestly, and arrange people to buy and win, there is always a way."

After a pause, Changsun Wuji continued: "Since the Tang Dynasty bank can operate, the imperial court can also come forward to set up a so-called bank specially, and then poach people from the bank and use it for its own use. Just replace it gradually. At that point, Even if we thoroughly investigate Du Qi's Datang Bank, the problem will not be too big."

Li Shimin nodded and said, "Wuji, you are in your tens of years, you should be rational, and don't let your personal emotions affect your judgment."

Changsun Wuji said: "Your servant, please remember."

Li Shimin was very melancholy, and said: "It will take at least several years to deal with the Datang Bank. Only with enough time can the Datang Bank be weakened and finally converted into a bank controlled by the imperial court."

Changsun Wuji said: "In the long run, this is cost-effective. Because the existence of the bank is beneficial to the court. So this model should not be abolished, it should be kept."

Li Shimin said: "What Wuji said is true."

Speaking of this, Li Shimin once again said with emotion: "Du Erlang is really a cunning little fox! I underestimated him. He has always done things without leaking, and he will act after making a plan. Now that I have prepared this time, I will not do it." It is possible to fight unprepared. This is Du Erlang's style."

Li Jing said: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Gao Shilian and Su Dingfang opened their mouths one after another, all flattering Li Shimin.Everyone knew that the current battle might not be fought because Du Qi was too well prepared.

Li Shimin said: "Forget it, prepare to withdraw."

"Yes!"

Li Jing responded immediately.

For Li Jing, he actually did not agree with the war.

Because Du Qi is different from Turks, Tubo, Goguryeo, etc., Du Qi has too many connections with Datang, and there are too many connections.These inextricable relationships made Du Qitai understand Datang.

Dealing with Du Qi is like dealing with Datang.

Gao Shilian was thinking about dealing with Du Qi, and suddenly said: "Your Majesty, although we say we are going to withdraw our troops now, in fact, this battle has just begun, because all arrangements are for the next crusade against Du Qi. The land must be brought under the control of Datang. And after His Majesty leads the army back, will he start to suppress Du Qi's business system? In the territory of Datang, Du Qi has tea shops, restaurants, etc. in addition to the normal bank. "

Li Shimin said: "The prosperity of the Tang Dynasty is inseparable from these. What's more, the annual taxes of the imperial court are mostly provided by Du Qi's industries. In addition, many retired and wounded soldiers of the Tang Dynasty are also maintained by these businesses."

"Wounded soldiers are wounded on the battlefield. Although it seems normal, farming is actually not easy."

"When they enter Du Qi's business system, they can make money to support their families. Once these are suppressed, countless people will be affected. As far as the country and the people are concerned, Du Qi's shops cannot be disposed of."

Li Shimin said: "This is impossible to arrange."

Gao Shilian said: "If you don't deal with these, Du Qi's shops will continue to flow, making money for Du Qi, making Du Qi rich like an enemy. Du Qi is not short of money at all in the Western Regions."