Please, let me be a fool

Exempt half of the tribute from the vassal state.

This kind of thing happens from time to time, let alone at other times.

Take the first emperor's period as an example, it was carried out five or six times, so the emperor did not need to make a decision himself.

"Then what's the result?" Wei Yunyi thought for a while, recalling the plot related to the original book.

"Gao Yangguo's attitude is very brief, and we must pay for it."

Wang Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites hesitated for a moment, and continued: "They said that for more than 100 years, the things that Gao Yang paid tribute to Wei, in exchange for money, were at least tens of millions of taels. of."

As soon as this word comes out.

All the ministers, including Zhang Zhengming, were angry at the same time.

Exempting half of the tribute is already a kindness from Wei for understanding the difficulties of their Gaoyang country.

Now the other party refuses to agree or say anything, and even uses the things they have paid tribute for 100 years as an issue?

I don't know which ministers were present.

The reason why Gaoyang Kingdom became a subsidiary of the Great Wei was not only because Emperor Taizu Gao sent troops to invade at the beginning of the founding of the country, but the alliance was concluded after losing in the end?

And over the past 100 years, although Great Wei has received a lot of tribute, he will send people to give money every year to help Gao Yangguo.

Their private schools, classics, and even the reclamation of wasteland, which one thing did Wei not participate in?

Without these, he, Gao Yang, is just a foreigner who is better than the prairie barbarians.

Even the Gaoyang Kingdom was invaded by overseas island countries and almost destroyed during the Xiandi period, and it was also the soldiers sent by the Great Wei.

This saved them from the danger of destroying the country.

Not only ungrateful now.

It's shameless to even ask for money!

"Your Majesty!" At this time, Zhang Zhengming thought for a while, and then stood up and said, "Gaoyang Kingdom is shameless, but now the battle in the northern border is about to start, and there are 20 troops on the grassland watching over it."

"The most important thing now is not to be too busy, so I think that money must not be given."

"But you can take a step back and exempt Gaoyang Kingdom from paying tribute this year."

These words made everyone fall into silence.

They didn't speak.

Because I know it's impossible.

If at any other time.

They can completely ignore Gao Yangguo's unreasonable demands, and at worst, send troops directly.

But now, the war in the northern border is about to start. Even if Marquis Shenwu is in command, the specific situation is still hard to say.

Even if the grassland tribes could be repelled, if at this time, Gaoyang Kingdom suddenly returned to the water and launched an attack from Liaodong.

At that time, Wei will face the situation of fighting on two fronts.

And in fact.

With Wei's current strength, there is no problem in dealing with two fronts.

But the problem is that besides Gaoyang and the grassland, there are also threats from the southern border...

So hold on and hold on to Gao Yang for the time being.

That's the smart move.

"My minister agrees with Taifu's opinion." The Minister of Rites thought for a while: "There are still eight departments in the grassland that have not moved. If they suddenly go south at this time, the garrison in the northern border will definitely not be enough. We must mobilize troops from other places. .”

"And the closest place to the northern border, apart from Yandi, is the Liaodong garrison. But once this is the case, they will not be able to deal with Gaoyang Kingdom."

The territory of the Great Wei Dynasty is indeed very large, and it also occupies many rich resources, and its economy is strong.

However, this has also brought about several major problems.

First of all.

It is a land of prosperity since ancient times, which is coveted by everyone.

Such as the grassland tribes, such as the southern border, and outside the northwest region.

Secondly, if the territory is too large, it will border too many countries.

When there was no war, almost no one dared to move. After all, when the Great Wei was founded, it had already beaten almost all the countries in the Eastern Continent.

But once a certain place invades, other countries will be tempted, even if they don't send troops, they will find a way to get some benefits.

Obviously, Gao Yangguo was holding this idea.

And want to govern a country well.

Rely on, not just strength.

It is also necessary to assess the situation and, when necessary, make compromises to ensure the greatest benefit.

In fact, all the cabinet scholars present had this idea in their hearts. Even though they were very shameless and angry at Gao Yangguo's actions, the party affairs themselves still had to deal with the crisis in the northern border.

No one can bear the consequences of facing a two-line battle and whether the surrounding countries will be dispatched.

So this decision is the best solution at present.

After thinking about the official documents of Lien and Song Dynasties.

In the end, I also thought so, and said: "Minister, second."

Master Lin, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, lowered his head and didn't speak, but he didn't know what he was thinking.

But its meaning is also very obvious.

As for Wei Yunyi.

In the face of everyone's opinions, he didn't speak. He was recalling the plot of the original work.

He knew that when the grassland tribes went south, the Gaoyang Kingdom suddenly launched an attack and demanded that Wei pay 100 million yuan to help the victims.

But in fact, their disaster situation is not serious. Although the people of Gaoyang have suffered losses, they can still survive.Even if the tribute is not exempted, it can be maintained.

Therefore, the real purpose of Gaoyang Kingdom is to use this as an opportunity to exempt all future tributes.

After all, if it is any country, it is not willing to hand over part of it to others every year.

And the original owner, because he was concerned about the grassland tribes.

Therefore, the opinions of Zhang Zhengming and others were finally accepted.

Choosing patience directly exempted the other party from three years of tribute.

As a result, Gaoyang Kingdom gradually invested a large amount of finances in other places, and its economy and military also began to grow, becoming stronger and stronger, and finally became a small overlord among the eastern countries.

Logically speaking, if Wei Yunyi chooses to be a faint king now, he should do the same.

Because as long as Gaoyang Kingdom becomes strong, it will definitely threaten Wei.

In this way, luck will also be affected and weakened.

But in fact.

In the original book, Great Wei is also growing stronger and stronger.

Gaoyang Kingdom is indeed powerful, but it has not become a big threat.

Even though they themselves were dissatisfied with the Great Wei court, they did not dare to really choose to fight.

Especially in the later stage, the original owner also began to choose to start a comprehensive exchange and trade with Gaoyang country.

Under this influence, Wei's economy also began to develop rapidly, and all aspects became stronger.

It can be said that if he chooses to compromise this time, in the short term, he will be weak to the outside world, which is in line with the act of a foolish king.

But if you take a long-term view, there are actually many benefits.

And the reason why Wei reached the peak in the end has a great relationship with this matter.

Therefore, compromise is impossible.

You have to think of other ways!

Thoughts so far.

Wei Yunyi raised his head, looked at the crowd, his eyes gradually changed, and said, "Gaoyang Kingdom is taking advantage of this opportunity, just wanting to cheat, because it is expected that I, Great Wei, will have to deal with grassland tribes and worry about other countries. They have no skills at all, so they dare not take tough measures."

"But over the years, how did my Great Wei help Gao Yangguo? But they did such a thing, it's extremely shameful."

"Everyone, just imagine, if you choose to compromise today and exempt Gao Yangguo from entering the palace, what about tomorrow?"

Speaking of this, he narrowed his eyes, and continued: "I am afraid that I will ask to be exempted from all future tributes. If things go on like this, the majesty of my Great Wei will plummet, and the nations will think that my Great Wei is weak and deceitful."

"Then other vassal states also made similar rude requests. At that time, will I agree or not?"

Wei Yunyi's words can be said to be resounding, completely starting from the majesty of Great Wei.

Especially in that speech, there was absolutely nothing wrong with it.

Other countries except Gaoyang.

The reason why he chose to surrender was because of the strength of Emperor Taizu Gao.

And they didn't dare to confront the Great Wei head-on, so they could only choose to become subordinates and pay tribute every year for safety.

But at this time, if you choose to show weakness, will it give the eastern countries an illusion that Great Wei is dead?

In this way, I am afraid that the crisis encountered may be even greater!

All the ministers looked at each other when they heard the words.

They naturally understand the truth of this.

But that's something that can't be helped, but His Majesty's words are completely correct and cannot be refuted.

In the end, Zhang Zhengming sighed, then walked forward, and couldn't help asking: "Then what does His Majesty mean?"

"I've heard a saying that if you hit one punch, you won't get a hundred punches!"

With a cold look in Wei Yunyi's eyes, he continued: "Under this situation, I, Great Wei, must be strong. Whether it is against the grassland or against the surrounding countries, we must not choose to compromise just because of a temporary predicament. Gao Yangguo wants me, Great Wei, to take out 100 million taels of silver, what is this? It's coercion, it's taking advantage of the fire, and we must deal with this kind of thing resolutely!"

"I have said so much, but I can sum it up in one sentence, that is to start a war!"

Go to war?

As soon as this word comes out.

All the ministers present were dumbfounded.

I thought that although His Majesty was very angry about this.

But at most, it was just a tough attitude, not agreeing to Gao Yangguo's unreasonable intercession.

But what they didn't expect was that His Majesty would go to war directly...

"Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible."

Minister of the Ministry of Rites stood up and said: "Although there are many garrisons in Liaodong, they are almost all prepared for the northern border. If you choose to go to war at this time, you can only mobilize [-] to [-] troops at most. Although other prefectures also have garrisons, But mobilizing it also takes time and a lot of money.”

"Especially, the situation in the northern border is severe now. If we start a war easily, it may put us in a disadvantageous position."

The combined total of all Wei's troops is indeed more than a million.

But more than [-]% of them are prepared for grasslands.

In addition, there is also the need to deal with pirates and defend the southern border.

So can't move at all.

Otherwise, if other countries invade, it will be difficult to resist.

The garrison in Liaodong has always cooperated with the garrison in the north, and most of them cannot be moved.

Therefore, the words of Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites are based on the actual situation, not alarmist talk.

Even Zhang Zhengming, who was standing aside, frowned.

Knowing that if the war starts again, a series of things will happen.

Of course, there is a more important point, that is, the treasury of Great Wei is difficult to support the two-front battle. Even if the army is enough, it cannot move without money.

So although he didn't speak, he obviously preferred not to start a war.