When I was worried that the fish in the fish pond were about to fly, I didn't expect that Gao Fu and Lao Geng, a group of old guys, came with a magical assist and managed to do it in such a muddle-headed manner.

Really——

What an unexpected surprise.

The prince breathed a sigh of relief and slept particularly sweetly at night.

Li Shimin couldn't sleep.

It wasn't just because half of the son-in-law he got was divided up, but a more difficult problem was placed in front of him.

From Cheng Yaojin's house, he returned to the imperial study with a dark face. Before he could take a breath, he saw Li Daozong, the minister of Honglu Temple, circling around the door of his imperial study like an ant on a hot pot.

Seeing the anxious look on Li Daozong's face, Li Shimin couldn't help but feel a shiver in his heart, and immediately forgot about those little things about the love between children.

It was getting so late, and soon it would be time for the palace door to be locked. If my eldest brother came here to look for me, he must have encountered some special situation.

"His Majesty--"

As soon as Li Shimin came back, Li Daozong hurriedly came up to greet him and bowed to salute. Li Shimin stepped forward and helped him up, deliberately sullen and scolding.

"There are no outsiders here. Why should we be so formal between you and my brothers——"

Li Daozong didn't care about politeness and couldn't help but look anxious as soon as he entered the imperial study room.

"Your Majesty, I don't know why. This afternoon, the envoys from Tubo and Tuyuhun suddenly changed their attitude. They have already formally informed the reception officials that the opening of the market and the proposal to marry the Princess of Tang Dynasty must be held in court tomorrow morning.

Give an answer, otherwise, they will return immediately, and Datang will be responsible for all consequences..."

After Li Shimin heard this, a look of anger suddenly appeared on his face.

"This group of uncivilized foreign barbarians actually took advantage of the situation and robbed them. It is really annoying and hateful. Sooner or later, I will make them look good -"

In fact, it is not to blame that Li Shimin lost his composure. The main reason was that the timing of the arrival of these two groups of envoys was really good. Their people arrived almost not long after the Turkic army pressed on the border.

And put forward two incredible conditions.

First, ask Datang to open up the market and relax control over salt and iron.

Second, I want to marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty and marry the Qin and Jin Dynasties.

It is not impossible to open up the market and allow both parties to buy and sell conditionally. In fact, in recent years, bilateral private trade has been cut off from outside, but it is absolutely impossible to relax the control of salt and iron. The matter of marrying the princess of Tang Dynasty is also impossible.

He refused on the grounds that the princess was too young to be married.

Is this a marriage proposal?

Is this friendship?

This is obviously taking advantage of the Turkic army's pressure on the border to maliciously blackmail!

How could the Tang court agree to such an absurd request?

But the timing was too good. At this time, Datang was in trouble both internally and externally, and could not spare any time to deal with these two neighbors.

Therefore, in the face of this problem, Datang's basic strategy is to delay. As long as it can be delayed until spring next year, the disaster is alleviated, or good news comes from Mobei, these problems will be solved.

Therefore, regarding these two issues, the two sides have been talking back and forth for a long time. Unexpectedly, their faces suddenly changed this afternoon.

Looking at the furious Li Shimin, Li Daozong couldn't help but reveal a wry smile, stepped forward and said.

"Your Majesty, their attitude suddenly changed this time. I am worried that there is a reason for this. Maybe they got some news..."

Having said this, Li Daozong suddenly took a deep breath, and a trace of worry flashed across his face.

"Maybe they got some news..."

When Li Shimin heard this, his heart suddenly trembled, and a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes.

"You mean Mobei——"

Li Daozong nodded slightly.

"Their attitude changed so suddenly, with almost no warning - apart from that, Wei Chen can't think of why they suddenly became so confident..."

When Li Shimin heard this, he couldn't help but stand up silently, walked around the imperial study room a few times, and then gave instructions in a deep voice.

"It is said that Li Junxian came to see——"

After a while, Li Junxian came in a hurry and bowed to salute.

"His Majesty--"

"You immediately send someone to inquire about news about Mobei along the border at the border. As soon as you have any news, report it immediately——"

Without saying a word, Li Junxian immediately went out to arrange manpower.

If there is any news at the border, there will naturally be a special communication channel. Your Majesty has specially arranged this matter, I am afraid something has happened!

"Immediately summon Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and Changsun Wuji to the palace to see—"

No matter how we deal with this kind of thing tomorrow, we must come up with an idea in advance. Because of a careless handling, the court may face the terrible situation of war on three sides.

But today's Tang Dynasty can't stand it anymore.

The disaster areas in Henan, Hebei, Shandong and northwest regions are still continuing, the number of people affected by the disaster is still increasing, and memorials from various places asking for help from the imperial court are flying in like snowflakes.

If Li Shimin hadn't made a huge profit from the food war some time ago, he might have been unable to hold on long ago. Although he can still manage to survive, he will never face another war.

The situation is serious.

The imperial study room was brightly lit all night long, and several big bosses hardly slept a wink all night.

The palace was locked, and although several people were placed in the side hall by Li Shimin to rest temporarily. But when they woke up the next day, they all had panda eyes and serious faces.

…

Early morning.

When Li Daozong told the ultimatum between Tuyuhun and Tibet, there was an explosion in the court hall.

"Fanbang boy, how dare you be so presumptuous? Your Majesty, please send troops - we must let them know the power of my Heavenly Soldiers of the Tang Dynasty!"

When Cheng Yaojin and others heard this, they jumped out with a grunt, and they all patted their chests and asked for a fight.

Li Shimin's eyes were deep, scanning the faces of the ministers one by one, and he asked in a deep voice.

"My dear friends, do you have any good ideas——"

"Your Majesty, the war in Mobei is urgent now, and various places have been severely affected. Most of the food that was just put into the warehouse a few days ago has been consumed. If there is another war, I am worried..."

Tang Jian couldn't help but look bitter.

I just said that my life at hand was getting better, but who knew that just a few days after Ansheng's birthday, he would encounter such a terrible thing.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! This Minister of Civil Affairs is really helpless.

"Your Majesty, setting up a market and letting go of the salt and iron business is almost equivalent to supporting the enemy. This matter is definitely not feasible! If we comply at this time, there will be endless disasters - I think that no matter what, we cannot compromise -

"

Wei Zheng frowned. He also knew the situation in the court, but there were some things that he really couldn't say anything about.

"Your Majesty, what Tang Shangshu and Secretary Wei said is reasonable, but the situation is here now. If we reject it outright, I'm afraid we will soon face the risk of fighting on three sides..."

Wang Gang, the young minister of Dali Temple, said in a deep voice without squinting his eyes.

"Wei Chen believes that being tough will not help the situation - the current plan is not to appease and win over for the time being, and then plan it slowly..."

Hearing this, Li Shimin couldn't help but his eyes lit up and he nodded slightly.

"Wang Aiqing, do you have any good ideas——"

"What they want is nothing more than three things: opening up the market, lifting restrictions on salt and iron, and marrying the princess. As Secretary Wei said, letting go of salt and iron is tantamount to endangering the enemy, and is definitely not feasible."

Having said this, Wang Gang paused and said slowly.

"But opening a business forum is not useless for me, Datang. What's more, over the years, our private transactions with Tubo and Tuyuhun have never been cut off. Even if we agree, it is just a change from private to official. On the contrary, it is convenient

If you can't manage the imperial court, why not..."

The establishment of a market has been controversial for a long time.

However, those who agree and those who oppose it hold different opinions and can't argue.

Most of the ministers of the Wang family, the Zheng family and the Changsun family are supportive. They believe that the benefits outweigh the disadvantages by opening a market for discussion and exchanging what is needed. In some cases, some salt and iron can even be opened with restrictions in exchange for high prices.

Benefit and fill the national treasury.

Of course, everyone knows very well that the families behind these people deal with huge amounts of money every year with Tubo and Tuyuhun. Once a formal transaction is formed, it can turn from bright to dark, and the benefits are of course visible to the naked eye.

Those who oppose it believe that Tuyuhun and Tubo are both barren lands with poor products. Opening up the market will only benefit them and gradually grow stronger, while the Tang Dynasty will not get much benefit. Under the circumstances,

There will inevitably be endless disasters.

But now the situation was sudden, and when Wang Gang raised this issue again, everyone couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

After all, comparatively speaking, this issue is not non-negotiable.

Immediately, many people agreed. This time, even Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Wei Zheng and others could not help but remain silent.

In fact, they had already reached a consensus on this point last night. The situation is like this, and if they don't give them some sweetness, they won't be able to appease them at all.

"Since you all think so, I will leave it to the Minister of Honglu Temple and Wang Aiqing to help with the matter at this time——"
To be continued...