The two countries had just had a war and suffered casualties. At this time, the atmosphere of the Tang envoy in the Turkic King's tent was obviously not very good, so there was a verbal dispute.
Mochu said: We don’t talk about those useless things, let’s talk about the conditions, how can we reconcile the law?
He Xu stretched out five fingers, Mochu frowned and looked at his fingers, and then heard him say: King Jin promised to deliver 5 billion yuan worth of materials to support the Turkic Khanate within five years.
Five billion yuan... Mochu looked back at the left and right, as if he had no intuitive feeling about such a huge number. If he could understand how many cows, sheep and cloth were given to him, he wouldn't be able to react for a moment if he changed to the amount of money.
At this time, Yang Wozhi said: Five billion is a very large amount of money. Based on the price of Chang'an, the market price of a strong and young slave is 50,000, and five billion can buy 100,000 slaves with labor.Of course, the prices in Chang'an are surprisingly high. If the money is calculated according to the price in the north, it will not only buy these people...
Yang Izhi lived in Chang'an for a long time. When it comes to these things, it is like a treasure. He also talks about fabrics and grain. After the Tang Dynasty implemented the Sanhe Law, the water transport capacity increased. Although the rice price in Chang'an is still more expensive than that in Dongdu and other places, it has declined.Before I came back, the market value of one stone of rice was 150 cents, and one billion yuan could buy more than 6.6 million stones (about 470,000 tons)... Two hundred and fifty cents a piece of silk, and that money could buy four million pieces of silk.
After hearing Yang Wozhi's calculation, the Turks were immediately upset, and Mochuo said in surprise: 6.6 million stone rice... He then smiled and said: King Jin is quite generous in his actions!
He Xuran said that in fact, it is not much compared to launching a war. The Ministry of War wants to launch a medium-sized war, with a military budget of at least one billion, not counting casualties and economic losses after local destruction.
Moreover, He Xu knew in his heart: how could he make them moved without giving enough benefits to the Turks? Five billion may be just a cake, Xue Chongxun said that within five years.
Mochuo was indeed very moved, and the Turkic people's eyes towards the Tang envoy became much more friendly.It seemed as if these two people were not made of flesh and blood, but were incarnations of gold and silver with shining mountains of gold.
Under the temptation of huge material interests, the Turks who were killed and injured in the previous battle were nothing in Mo Chuan's eyes.
At this time, He Xu said again: Pay in installments.
What?Mochuo said in a daze, what is installment payment?
He Xu explained: Five billion yuan will be divided into five years, delivering part of it every quarter, and giving it to the purgation for five years.This is to prevent accidents from occurring on the border, which means that if the Khan leads troops to attack our prefectures and counties, the terms in the book will be destroyed, and the court will no longer need to continue to lose money to the Khan.
Until now, Xue Chongxun’s intention has become very obvious: exchange money for peace.
Many Turkic nobles could no longer control themselves and said to Mochuo in Turkic words: If the Tang Dynasty was really willing to give so many things, it would be better than robbery ourselves.
We have to send troops to attack cities and towns, and we will also have to be killed or injured. It will cost a lot of money to dispatch food, grass, cattle and sheep. If the Tang Dynasty sends us what we need to do, it will save a lot of trouble.
We didn't use much copper coins, so we exchanged them for squids, iron, armor, weapons, cattle, sheep and food!
After obtaining the supplies from the Tang Dynasty, we can take this opportunity to destroy the Tiel tribes in the north. These people often rob our cattle, sheep, and horses behind their backs, burn and kill our tent people, and disrespect the Khans.
Mochu raised his hand to stop everyone's discussion and looked back at the Tang envoy standing in the middle.
The Tang envoy He Xu always spoke Chinese when he came in. Mochuo and many of his ministers understood Chinese, so he didn't know whether He Xu understood Turkic.
Mochu said: Everyone should keep calm and not forget to give me some benefits, so that the people of the Tang Dynasty would make it laugh.Zhang Renyuan promised so many benefits to us before, but what was the result?
Khan is wise!
Mochuo said to He Xu in Chinese: What do you say mean by King Jin?He keeps his word?
He Xu took out a letter: The letter that the King of Jin personally stamped, I just relayed his words.As for whether the King of Jin's words can count... Obviously, this question is self-evident. Princess Taiping and his son's autocracy are not only well known to everyone in the Tang Dynasty, but the surrounding Khanate countries are also concerned about the politics of superpowers, and most of them are clear about it.
However, China's national name is still Tang. He Xu could not explain this issue clearly, so he said with the excuse that the King of Jin was allowed by the court, so Khan could rest assured.China advocates loyalty and etiquette, and will never easily lose trust in others. Since the two countries have to sign a letter of nationality, what doubts do Khan have?
Mochuo pondered for a moment and said: Princess Jinshan cannot marry on the grassland. She has to choose another princess to marry. Only when we become relatives can we make peace.
He Xu hurriedly said: We cannot agree to the marriage matter. Khan should compile the letter of the country to Chang'an, and ask Your Majesty and the court officials to make a conclusion.
Mo smiled and said: Just let the King of Jin speak. He can’t even make decisions on this matter, who believes it?
He Xu said: When I set off, the King of Jin did not mention the marriage matter, so he asked Khan to send another envoy to Tang to discuss.
Mochuo looked back and mocked the envoy Tang: This man came over to negotiate terms with me, but he couldn't make any decision. What should I talk to him?You go down and wait and will give you news later.
He Xu had to take the courtesy and surrender, and a Turkic official took him out of the tent to settle it.
Mochu turned his head and looked at his son Yang Wozhi: If this matter is reliable, you have to talk to them.
The son-in-law felt that the Tang people should discuss peace talks with the majority was sincere.
Yang Wozhi thought and analyzed that in the past two years, the Tang Dynasty had at least two major wars with Tubo in the Helong area, each time it used no less than 100,000 troops, and countless civilians; there were several large and small troops in the Western Regions; there were once a troop in Luoyang, using tens of thousands of troops; I heard that there were wars in the southwest and Nanzhao, but the specific situation was unknown.In addition, Princess Taiping lived an extremely luxurious life. She had a big banquet every five days and a small banquet every three days and a small banquet every three days. She also built a large-scale construction of the Huaqing Palace.My sons have no way to know the accounts within the Chang'an court, but they probably are unable to make ends meet and dare not arouse resistance against the gentry. I am afraid they will not be able to launch a war against our Turkic Khanate.If we watch our country harass the Northwest or Hebei region, the Taiping Party will be indifferent... From this point of view, they have been sincere in the past one or two years.
Mochu nodded and said: Five billion in five years, pay every quarter?We can only get 250 million yuan in front of us.You go and talk to them about the conditions and strive to deliver things for half a year or a year in the first time. With this batch of support, we will destroy the Tiel tribes in the autumn!
Yang Ijun said: My son must do his best.
Mochu said again: If you want food and armor, we need these two things the most!
The diplomatic matter was handed over to Yang Wozhi again. This person is well-versed in the Tang Dynasty and is the only candidate.
Mochu also promised Tang Envoy: as long as the peace agreement is successful, he will return to the grassland to disband the army after getting the first batch of benefits, and give up the threat to the Tang Dynasty's borders.
……
Xue Chongxun obviously had already made up his mind to negotiate peace. As soon as the battle ended, he sent an envoy to find Mochu to negotiate, and then led the army to the west city to repair.
He had no choice. Zhang said that he had tried his best to mobilize 30,000 troops and a batch of military equipment and food to the north. Not to mention that there were not enough troops, even if the tens of thousands of people in Anbei Town continued to conquer the military consumption was a big problem.
At this time, the Tang Dynasty's strength was not weak. The key was that there were many places around that needed defense and preparation for war, and the national strength consumed by transportation and war preparation was much greater than that of the nomadic peoples.
But he believed that the Tang Dynasty was really about to enter a state of war, and the potential for war was still very high and the energy was not excavated at all.
However, he dare not put pressure on the country, which will affect the stability of his rule.
After all, there is not much external pressure at this time, and no force can reach the point of threatening the survival of the empire. It is not necessary to launch a war without any chance.
When Xue Chongxun's army entered Xicheng, several walls collapsed, and there were many corpses near the city. The military and civilians were busy digging pits and transporting corpses, which was a tragic scene.
Seeing this, Zhang Wulang and other generals might remember that Xue Chongxun was going to give supplies to the Turks, so several people sighed and looked very disappointed.
Xue Chongxun, who was riding on the horse, turned around and asked: Why are you sighing?
Everyone knew that there was nothing we could do about it, so Zhang Wulang replied: It's nothing, but I was sad to see the great casualties in Xicheng.
Xue Chongxun said: The Hetao area is a place with abundant water and grass, and it is a place that nomadic peoples want. Now our troops are stationed here, which is better than those of each dynasty... Some dynasties lose power and lose land, and massacres are often carried out in millions. What can we do if people are like this?There are not many perfect things in the world.
What Xue Lang said is extremely true.Zhang Wulang said, "When we have recovered after we have some rest, we will find Turks to return it, right?"
Um.Xue Chongxun said lightly, how can you give me a free gift in the world?
After hearing this, the generals looked a little better.
The army had clear and neat rows. After entering the city gate, Xue Chongxun found that although the city seemed to be seriously damaged, he would find that the military and civilians were not wandering around and were all doing things. Some dug holes, some carried people and some cleared the roads, and some were building walls to consolidate the city defense.
It's really orderly. If someone hadn't told people what to do, wouldn't they have to panic?
After a while, a group of people came over from the ruins. Everyone in front of them was wearing long robes, red, blue and white, and it seemed that they were civil servants.
They came to Xue Chongxun's ceremonial war and dismounted and bowed to the ceremony, shouting to pay homage to the King of Jin.
Xue Chongxun also stopped and said: You have defended Xicheng in all difficulties. Not only have you made military achievements, but you have also protected the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians in Xicheng. I have made great contributions, so I feel no comfort. Later I will ask the whole story of the matter and write your respective deeds into a memorial to the court, and reward them according to the law.
I will do my best to take credit for it.Everyone said modestly, but they should be very happy. They reported their deeds directly to the imperial court and the government affairs hall, and they would definitely be promoted and made a fortune.
At this time, an old man in red robe said: I am the Chief Secretary. Although the military and political orders in the wartime were issued in the name of the Chief Secretary, I really dare not bear the merits, otherwise I would be uneasy.The one who made the greatest contribution to this matter is Mr. Li. I think the monks in Xicheng have a consensus on this.
The eldest son Li mentioned by Changshi should be Li Shizhi, the great-grandson of Taizong who Xue Chongxun heard of?Xue Chongxun thought so in his heart, and immediately asked: Where is Mr. Li?
After a while, I saw a handsome young man wearing a white felt coming up from behind. As soon as he held the tribute, he suddenly heard Wang Changling say seriously: When he met King Jin, he actually carried weapons!
After hearing this, Xue Chongxun glanced at the young man's waist, indeed wearing a long sword.
At this time, the Changshi said: Mr. Li is a royal family, so why not wear a sword next to the great road?
Xue Chongxun hurriedly looked for a step, looking generous: Why should you care about small matters?
Li Shizhi was called out by Xue Chongxun's aides, but he acted very humble and had no intention of competing. He simply untied his sword and handed it to the Flying Tiger Regiment guards by the bypass. When he met his cousin, he should have been respectful. I was negligent for a moment, so I asked my cousin to punish him.
Xue Chongxun thought to himself that Li Shizhi was the great-grandson of Emperor Taizong, and his mother was Taizong's granddaughter. He and Li Shizhi were really cousins.
He smiled and said: Not bad, not bad, it is indeed the bloodline of Emperor Gaozu.After I return to Beijing, I will talk about you in front of His Majesty. At that time, I will ask you to do an errand in Beijing, so that my relatives will not be alienated.
Li Shizhi hurriedly said: Thank you for your promotion.
Walk.Xue Chongxun gently kicked the horse's belly and continued to go north with a large group of people. After passing a group of officials in the west city, the smile on his face soon disappeared.
Mochu said: We don’t talk about those useless things, let’s talk about the conditions, how can we reconcile the law?
He Xu stretched out five fingers, Mochu frowned and looked at his fingers, and then heard him say: King Jin promised to deliver 5 billion yuan worth of materials to support the Turkic Khanate within five years.
Five billion yuan... Mochu looked back at the left and right, as if he had no intuitive feeling about such a huge number. If he could understand how many cows, sheep and cloth were given to him, he wouldn't be able to react for a moment if he changed to the amount of money.
At this time, Yang Wozhi said: Five billion is a very large amount of money. Based on the price of Chang'an, the market price of a strong and young slave is 50,000, and five billion can buy 100,000 slaves with labor.Of course, the prices in Chang'an are surprisingly high. If the money is calculated according to the price in the north, it will not only buy these people...
Yang Izhi lived in Chang'an for a long time. When it comes to these things, it is like a treasure. He also talks about fabrics and grain. After the Tang Dynasty implemented the Sanhe Law, the water transport capacity increased. Although the rice price in Chang'an is still more expensive than that in Dongdu and other places, it has declined.Before I came back, the market value of one stone of rice was 150 cents, and one billion yuan could buy more than 6.6 million stones (about 470,000 tons)... Two hundred and fifty cents a piece of silk, and that money could buy four million pieces of silk.
After hearing Yang Wozhi's calculation, the Turks were immediately upset, and Mochuo said in surprise: 6.6 million stone rice... He then smiled and said: King Jin is quite generous in his actions!
He Xuran said that in fact, it is not much compared to launching a war. The Ministry of War wants to launch a medium-sized war, with a military budget of at least one billion, not counting casualties and economic losses after local destruction.
Moreover, He Xu knew in his heart: how could he make them moved without giving enough benefits to the Turks? Five billion may be just a cake, Xue Chongxun said that within five years.
Mochuo was indeed very moved, and the Turkic people's eyes towards the Tang envoy became much more friendly.It seemed as if these two people were not made of flesh and blood, but were incarnations of gold and silver with shining mountains of gold.
Under the temptation of huge material interests, the Turks who were killed and injured in the previous battle were nothing in Mo Chuan's eyes.
At this time, He Xu said again: Pay in installments.
What?Mochuo said in a daze, what is installment payment?
He Xu explained: Five billion yuan will be divided into five years, delivering part of it every quarter, and giving it to the purgation for five years.This is to prevent accidents from occurring on the border, which means that if the Khan leads troops to attack our prefectures and counties, the terms in the book will be destroyed, and the court will no longer need to continue to lose money to the Khan.
Until now, Xue Chongxun’s intention has become very obvious: exchange money for peace.
Many Turkic nobles could no longer control themselves and said to Mochuo in Turkic words: If the Tang Dynasty was really willing to give so many things, it would be better than robbery ourselves.
We have to send troops to attack cities and towns, and we will also have to be killed or injured. It will cost a lot of money to dispatch food, grass, cattle and sheep. If the Tang Dynasty sends us what we need to do, it will save a lot of trouble.
We didn't use much copper coins, so we exchanged them for squids, iron, armor, weapons, cattle, sheep and food!
After obtaining the supplies from the Tang Dynasty, we can take this opportunity to destroy the Tiel tribes in the north. These people often rob our cattle, sheep, and horses behind their backs, burn and kill our tent people, and disrespect the Khans.
Mochu raised his hand to stop everyone's discussion and looked back at the Tang envoy standing in the middle.
The Tang envoy He Xu always spoke Chinese when he came in. Mochuo and many of his ministers understood Chinese, so he didn't know whether He Xu understood Turkic.
Mochu said: Everyone should keep calm and not forget to give me some benefits, so that the people of the Tang Dynasty would make it laugh.Zhang Renyuan promised so many benefits to us before, but what was the result?
Khan is wise!
Mochuo said to He Xu in Chinese: What do you say mean by King Jin?He keeps his word?
He Xu took out a letter: The letter that the King of Jin personally stamped, I just relayed his words.As for whether the King of Jin's words can count... Obviously, this question is self-evident. Princess Taiping and his son's autocracy are not only well known to everyone in the Tang Dynasty, but the surrounding Khanate countries are also concerned about the politics of superpowers, and most of them are clear about it.
However, China's national name is still Tang. He Xu could not explain this issue clearly, so he said with the excuse that the King of Jin was allowed by the court, so Khan could rest assured.China advocates loyalty and etiquette, and will never easily lose trust in others. Since the two countries have to sign a letter of nationality, what doubts do Khan have?
Mochuo pondered for a moment and said: Princess Jinshan cannot marry on the grassland. She has to choose another princess to marry. Only when we become relatives can we make peace.
He Xu hurriedly said: We cannot agree to the marriage matter. Khan should compile the letter of the country to Chang'an, and ask Your Majesty and the court officials to make a conclusion.
Mo smiled and said: Just let the King of Jin speak. He can’t even make decisions on this matter, who believes it?
He Xu said: When I set off, the King of Jin did not mention the marriage matter, so he asked Khan to send another envoy to Tang to discuss.
Mochuo looked back and mocked the envoy Tang: This man came over to negotiate terms with me, but he couldn't make any decision. What should I talk to him?You go down and wait and will give you news later.
He Xu had to take the courtesy and surrender, and a Turkic official took him out of the tent to settle it.
Mochu turned his head and looked at his son Yang Wozhi: If this matter is reliable, you have to talk to them.
The son-in-law felt that the Tang people should discuss peace talks with the majority was sincere.
Yang Wozhi thought and analyzed that in the past two years, the Tang Dynasty had at least two major wars with Tubo in the Helong area, each time it used no less than 100,000 troops, and countless civilians; there were several large and small troops in the Western Regions; there were once a troop in Luoyang, using tens of thousands of troops; I heard that there were wars in the southwest and Nanzhao, but the specific situation was unknown.In addition, Princess Taiping lived an extremely luxurious life. She had a big banquet every five days and a small banquet every three days and a small banquet every three days. She also built a large-scale construction of the Huaqing Palace.My sons have no way to know the accounts within the Chang'an court, but they probably are unable to make ends meet and dare not arouse resistance against the gentry. I am afraid they will not be able to launch a war against our Turkic Khanate.If we watch our country harass the Northwest or Hebei region, the Taiping Party will be indifferent... From this point of view, they have been sincere in the past one or two years.
Mochu nodded and said: Five billion in five years, pay every quarter?We can only get 250 million yuan in front of us.You go and talk to them about the conditions and strive to deliver things for half a year or a year in the first time. With this batch of support, we will destroy the Tiel tribes in the autumn!
Yang Ijun said: My son must do his best.
Mochu said again: If you want food and armor, we need these two things the most!
The diplomatic matter was handed over to Yang Wozhi again. This person is well-versed in the Tang Dynasty and is the only candidate.
Mochu also promised Tang Envoy: as long as the peace agreement is successful, he will return to the grassland to disband the army after getting the first batch of benefits, and give up the threat to the Tang Dynasty's borders.
……
Xue Chongxun obviously had already made up his mind to negotiate peace. As soon as the battle ended, he sent an envoy to find Mochu to negotiate, and then led the army to the west city to repair.
He had no choice. Zhang said that he had tried his best to mobilize 30,000 troops and a batch of military equipment and food to the north. Not to mention that there were not enough troops, even if the tens of thousands of people in Anbei Town continued to conquer the military consumption was a big problem.
At this time, the Tang Dynasty's strength was not weak. The key was that there were many places around that needed defense and preparation for war, and the national strength consumed by transportation and war preparation was much greater than that of the nomadic peoples.
But he believed that the Tang Dynasty was really about to enter a state of war, and the potential for war was still very high and the energy was not excavated at all.
However, he dare not put pressure on the country, which will affect the stability of his rule.
After all, there is not much external pressure at this time, and no force can reach the point of threatening the survival of the empire. It is not necessary to launch a war without any chance.
When Xue Chongxun's army entered Xicheng, several walls collapsed, and there were many corpses near the city. The military and civilians were busy digging pits and transporting corpses, which was a tragic scene.
Seeing this, Zhang Wulang and other generals might remember that Xue Chongxun was going to give supplies to the Turks, so several people sighed and looked very disappointed.
Xue Chongxun, who was riding on the horse, turned around and asked: Why are you sighing?
Everyone knew that there was nothing we could do about it, so Zhang Wulang replied: It's nothing, but I was sad to see the great casualties in Xicheng.
Xue Chongxun said: The Hetao area is a place with abundant water and grass, and it is a place that nomadic peoples want. Now our troops are stationed here, which is better than those of each dynasty... Some dynasties lose power and lose land, and massacres are often carried out in millions. What can we do if people are like this?There are not many perfect things in the world.
What Xue Lang said is extremely true.Zhang Wulang said, "When we have recovered after we have some rest, we will find Turks to return it, right?"
Um.Xue Chongxun said lightly, how can you give me a free gift in the world?
After hearing this, the generals looked a little better.
The army had clear and neat rows. After entering the city gate, Xue Chongxun found that although the city seemed to be seriously damaged, he would find that the military and civilians were not wandering around and were all doing things. Some dug holes, some carried people and some cleared the roads, and some were building walls to consolidate the city defense.
It's really orderly. If someone hadn't told people what to do, wouldn't they have to panic?
After a while, a group of people came over from the ruins. Everyone in front of them was wearing long robes, red, blue and white, and it seemed that they were civil servants.
They came to Xue Chongxun's ceremonial war and dismounted and bowed to the ceremony, shouting to pay homage to the King of Jin.
Xue Chongxun also stopped and said: You have defended Xicheng in all difficulties. Not only have you made military achievements, but you have also protected the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians in Xicheng. I have made great contributions, so I feel no comfort. Later I will ask the whole story of the matter and write your respective deeds into a memorial to the court, and reward them according to the law.
I will do my best to take credit for it.Everyone said modestly, but they should be very happy. They reported their deeds directly to the imperial court and the government affairs hall, and they would definitely be promoted and made a fortune.
At this time, an old man in red robe said: I am the Chief Secretary. Although the military and political orders in the wartime were issued in the name of the Chief Secretary, I really dare not bear the merits, otherwise I would be uneasy.The one who made the greatest contribution to this matter is Mr. Li. I think the monks in Xicheng have a consensus on this.
The eldest son Li mentioned by Changshi should be Li Shizhi, the great-grandson of Taizong who Xue Chongxun heard of?Xue Chongxun thought so in his heart, and immediately asked: Where is Mr. Li?
After a while, I saw a handsome young man wearing a white felt coming up from behind. As soon as he held the tribute, he suddenly heard Wang Changling say seriously: When he met King Jin, he actually carried weapons!
After hearing this, Xue Chongxun glanced at the young man's waist, indeed wearing a long sword.
At this time, the Changshi said: Mr. Li is a royal family, so why not wear a sword next to the great road?
Xue Chongxun hurriedly looked for a step, looking generous: Why should you care about small matters?
Li Shizhi was called out by Xue Chongxun's aides, but he acted very humble and had no intention of competing. He simply untied his sword and handed it to the Flying Tiger Regiment guards by the bypass. When he met his cousin, he should have been respectful. I was negligent for a moment, so I asked my cousin to punish him.
Xue Chongxun thought to himself that Li Shizhi was the great-grandson of Emperor Taizong, and his mother was Taizong's granddaughter. He and Li Shizhi were really cousins.
He smiled and said: Not bad, not bad, it is indeed the bloodline of Emperor Gaozu.After I return to Beijing, I will talk about you in front of His Majesty. At that time, I will ask you to do an errand in Beijing, so that my relatives will not be alienated.
Li Shizhi hurriedly said: Thank you for your promotion.
Walk.Xue Chongxun gently kicked the horse's belly and continued to go north with a large group of people. After passing a group of officials in the west city, the smile on his face soon disappeared.
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