In the palace, the conversation continued, and Yang Ji asked Pei Ju: "Mr. Pei, what do you think is the real intention of Qimin Khan in sending Shi Shuhu Xi to the court? Is it really for the tens of thousands of prisoners?"

"It should be just by the way, or it can be said to be an excuse for negotiation." Pei Ju smiled gently and analyzed wisely: "Qimin Khan looks loyal but looks like a traitor, looks cowardly but is as cunning as a fox. Since the king killed Bujia

Khan, the Turkic Khanate was officially divided into two countries, East and West.

There are countless forces in the country. Let’s not talk about the Western Turks. Let’s talk about the orthodox Eastern Turks such as Qimin Khan and Ashina Huaid. Because the king fought too hard, Ashina Huaid’s side was very weak.

Fearing the Sui Dynasty, both militarily and politically, he was not as good as the Qimin Khan who relied on the Sui Dynasty to rise.

, when the king returned from the victory, Qimin Khan attacked Ashina Wilder under the banner of the Sui Dynasty. The Tiele tribes that had been controlled by Bujia Khan and the tribes that were formerly blue all broke away from Ashina Wilder.

Under the control of Qimin Khan, the power under his control increased rapidly.

The population has reached one million, and they dominate the grassland. As for Ashina Huaide, Ashina Budu and Tanhan Khan, they have retreated to both sides of the Jianshui River in the northwest and live with the Qigu tribe. The total population

There are about 600,000. In other words, the Eastern Turks are in a situation of confrontation between the north and the south."

"When did this happen?" Yang Ji asked in astonishment. After the war, he rested in Ganzhou and cleaned the battlefield. Nearly three months have passed since the end of the war, and he paid no attention to Dong/

Regarding Turkic affairs, I don’t know anything about the situation in East/Turkic.

However, the total population is less than one million, and the Eastern Turks seem to be far less powerful than they were in history, which reassures him a lot.

"It happened more than a month ago." Pei Ju smiled bitterly and said: "In order to fight against me in the Sui Dynasty, Bujia Khan kept a large number of troops all year round. In order to support the army, he levied and plundered all Tiele tribes. When Bujia Khan

After Khan died, everyone

Naturally, the tribe would not continue to be loyal to his son Ashina Huaide. Except for the Xuexue tribe who had a grudge against Qimin Khan, the rest of them surrendered one after another. Behind them was Qimin Khan of the Sui Dynasty. There was no decent battle, so it formed

It’s a confrontation between North and South.”

At this point in the introduction, Pei Ju returned to Yang Ji's original question: "The purpose of Qimin Khan in letting Shi Shuhu Xi enter the court was actually very simple: politically, he either wanted to gain an equal relationship with the Sui Dynasty.

, or want to continue

With the help of my power in the Sui Dynasty, he could surrender to the Xi tribe, the Lin tribe, the Khitan, the Northern and Southern Shiwei tribes in the east without any bloodshed; in terms of military affairs, he hoped that I, the Sui Dynasty, would send troops to help him annihilate Ashina Huaide; in terms of trade, he wanted to obtain

More strategic supplies.”

"He has a good idea." Yang Ji snorted coldly and said: "If the Eastern Turks become stronger again, they will definitely become a big trouble in the north in the future. If we fall into the trick of Qimin Khan, we will be raising tigers to create trouble."

"What the king said is true." Pei Ju nodded and said: "The Great Sui Dynasty and Qimin Khan have a master-slave relationship. He sent Shi Shuhu Xi to the court this time, and he must be seeking political independence. If he really admits that

As the suzerain of the Sui Dynasty, we should come to see him in person and share the fruits of the war, but he did not come, so his attitude is worth pondering. I think it is a test of the attitude of the Sui Dynasty."

"In terms of trade, our Sui Dynasty only allows honey, silk, porcelain, fine wine, gold, silver, jade and other luxury goods to be transported to the Turks. Weapons, pig iron, copperware, grain and other materials are strictly prohibited from being transported to the Turks. If a caravan company

Privately selling prohibited items to the Turks would be considered a serious crime of treason and collaborating with the enemy if found out. However, when the Western Turks controlled the Silk Road, they also prohibited iron tools and other prohibited items from entering the hands of Qimin Khan. The reason why our Sui Dynasty and the Gao Dynasty

The Goguryeo truce was because we forced King Gaoyuan of Goguryeo to sign many terms, the most important of which was the prohibition of trade between Goguryeo and the Turks. This condition was valid for Bujia Khan and Qimin Khan. In this way,

, the Turks obtained pig iron, and all routes for weapons were cut off, so they could only ask the Sui Dynasty to lift the ban. As for the military, it was even simpler. He obviously used the Sui Dynasty to help him unify the Eastern Turks."

Speaking of this, Pei Ju said with some emotion: "And asking for prisoners is obviously a cover for this."

"No matter what, we cannot let up any slack on trade." At this point, Yang Ji knew very well that if he sold iron tools to the Turks today, the Turkic cavalry would use weapons made of these iron tools to massacre the Sui people tomorrow.

.

"It's true." Pei Ju pondered for a while and then said: "In the original border ban, even brocade, damask, silk, silk, cloth, raw silk, pearls, gold, silver, bronze, and honey were not allowed to be traded with foreigners.

, the above-mentioned things are prohibited from private trade even in peacetime, and any private transactions with foreigners are prohibited.

Those who dare to trade weapons and equipment, pig iron, iron tools, grain and salt will be hanged, and those who exceed a certain amount will be punished as thieves and exiled for three thousand miles. Until the Sui Dynasty, they occupied the country in the confrontation with the Turkic Khanate

After gaining the upper hand, the imperial court's border restrictions were slowly relaxed, allowing border markets to trade luxury goods with foreigners."

"I am about to go to Liangzhou and have contacts with various countries in the Western Regions. Does Pei Gong have anything to teach me?" Yang Ji asked with a serious look on his face.

Pei Ju said: "When I was presiding over the trading market, I heard that the major mountains of the Turks contained rich gold, silver, copper, and jade mines. However, the Turks had poor smelting technology and could not make exquisite utensils.

In addition, they rely on food as their first priority and do not value cold gold and silver as much as animals, so their smelting technology has never been as good as theirs.

After development, they usually only trade crude gold and silver ingots and jade in exchange for small and exquisite gold, silver and jade articles. But with a little processing, we can exchange for a large number of crude gold and silver ingots and raw jade. So.

I quite agree with the lifting of the ban on luxury goods, and I also think that doing business is more suitable for dealing with countries in the Western Regions."

Yang Ji nodded: "Reopening the Silk Road trade route is also one of my missions during this trip."

Pei Ju said with some emotion: "The Turks are mean to the Western Regions, so we should be lenient to them, earn benefits for them, encourage them to trade with the Sui Dynasty, and let them feel that the Sui Dynasty is profitable, and they will be lured by the benefits.

, it is difficult to extricate ourselves, thus rejecting the Western Turks, Tuyuhun and other big countries that are only cruel and exploitative. Then we

We can continue to march westward, establish prefectures and counties in the Western Regions like Jiuzhou and Tingzhou, gradually encroach on the lands of the Western Turks, Qibi Tribe, and Xue Yantuo, and restore the glory of the Han Dynasty. When we have a firm foothold in the Western Regions, wait

The barbarians in the Western Regions will be destroyed, and the money they earned from the Sui Dynasty will not belong to the Sui Dynasty in the end?"

"What Mr. Pei said is absolutely true." Yang Ji said with a smile: "I have already shown my authority there, and then I can establish long-term cooperative relations with the countries in the Western Regions, using brocade, damask, satin, silk, porcelain, etc.

Fine wine was exchanged for gold, silver and jade, and slaves of nobles from various countries were allowed to work for our Sui Dynasty. Over time, although the nobles of various countries in the Western Regions were rich, their slaves were

They went to mine, causing them to lose their most basic food. We can sell some food appropriately, so that the nobles of various countries can get more slaves out of farmland and pasture, and rely on me for food. As long as the countries in the Western Regions behave, we will sell

Give them food, and if they are ready to surrender, cut off their food rations, or exchange food for people."

Now that Yang Ji wants to develop Liangzhou, population is a very important factor. The Central Plains is stable and people have strong local ties. Except for the 400,000 to 500,000 households who were forcibly relocated by the imperial court, Liangzhou has farmers who have fields, but they can rely on the nobles if they lose their fields.

The tenants who survived on the farm were not attractive, so in the future they could only focus on countries in the Western Regions.

Yang Ji naturally supports the great national integration, but he cannot promote the integration with the blood, tears and lives of the people of the Sui Dynasty. What he wants is for the Sui Dynasty and Liangzhou to form an attraction to continuously absorb the population and talents of the Western Regions.

Yang Ji also had another intention that he did not tell Pei Ju, that is, the rise of commerce will inevitably flow the coins of the Sui Dynasty into the Western Regions, integrating their economy with that of the Sui Dynasty. At that time, only a simple currency will be needed

Devaluation can rob the huge wealth earned by the nobles of various countries in the Western Regions and make them return to the past overnight!

Pei Ju pondered for a long time and said with a smile: "At the same time, with the exchanges between the Sui Dynasty and the Western Regions, our culture should also take advantage of the situation. If we can guide it, then our Sui culture and customs can replace the Western Regions' culture and customs.

It became a member of my Sui cultural system. And I have studied the culture of the Western Regions. Although it is messy, it has its own unique features. I have been wondering whether I can incorporate its culture into my Sui culture."

"What you said coincided with me, and it made me want to arrest you and take you to Liangzhou." Yang Ji laughed: "Although our Sui culture is brilliant and brilliant, other countries and races are also advanced.

System, law, culture, medical skills, craftsmanship, so I always believe that learning from the strong points to offset the weak points, learning from the foreigners to learn skills and subduing the foreigners is the way to go. Working behind closed doors will only make people become complacent and unable to make any progress, what do you think?"

"It's a good saying, 'Learn from the barbarians and develop skills to control the barbarians.' King Wei is too concerned about the future. I am not as good as him." Pei Ju sighed in admiration, stood up and said goodbye to Yang Ji: "If we don't have to greet the Turkic envoy Shishu Hu Xi, we must meet with Wei.

The king had a detailed talk, so as not to be disrespectful, we had to say goodbye."

"If you please." Yang Ji stood up to see him off.

When he arrived at the gate of the mansion, Pei Ju saluted and said, "King Wei, stay here. I also have some suggestions."

"You said."

"One of the previous Silk Roads was too dependent on the Gaochang State and could easily be choked by the Gaochang State. If a war broke out in that country, the Silk Road would also be deeply affected. If possible, King Wei might as well open up a few

A new trade route.”

"Keep Pei Gong's words in mind."

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At dusk, Xiao Ying, her personal maids Qiu Shui, Qiu Yue, and the maids in the palace were busy packing Yang Ji's things. They would also go to Liangzhou with Yang Ji. The twin sisters Qiu Shui and Qiu Yue were very excited.

I am full of longing for the Liangzhou prairie.

"Madam, I had a dream when I was a child. I dreamed that I would graze cattle on the grassland in the future. I didn't expect that my dream would come true."

Qiuyue carefully put the folded clothes into a bamboo box, stood up and looked at the sheep-like clouds on the horizon, murmuring to herself: "I seem to see myself holding a shepherd's whip, driving a group of sheep as white as clouds.

And in the distance of me is an endless prairie. The tents are like flowers blooming on the prairie, and there is a small tent among them that is her home."

"Silly girl! What are you thinking about?" Xiao Ying couldn't help laughing: "When we arrived in Ganzhou, we also had to live in Ganzhou City. Chuchen, Rumei and the others said that Ganzhou City is similar to Daxing, that is, the street

There are just more Qiang people than Hu people."

"Indeed!" Liu Rumei said next to her: "It's a bit more depressed than Daxing."

"It doesn't matter to me, as long as I follow my wife, I will be the same wherever I am." Qiuyue said.

"Madam, how are you cleaning up?" At this time, Yang Ji, who had sent Pei Ju away, walked in and saw at a glance that boxes and cages of various sizes were piled up in the hall of the main house. One side was neatly stacked, in terms of style and color.

Look, it’s obviously Xiao Ying

There were three masters and servants; and Zhang Chuchen and others were moving out boxes from their bedrooms under the command of the housekeeper Su Yunniang. The ten white slave women sent by Shi Shu Hu Xi were also wearing clothes at this time.

, so busy that I was sweating profusely.

Seeing this, Yang Ji smiled bitterly and said to Su Yuniang: "Aunt Su, we can just buy it when we get to Ganzhou. There is no need to be so exaggerated."

Su Yunniang, who was holding the account book to record, shook her head and said: "Although the young master is the leader of Liangzhou, you can't always be a brave man who can only go in and out, right?"

Everyone laughed.

"That's definitely not possible." Yang Ji shook his head and smiled bitterly.

The officialdom of the Sui Dynasty was all about worldliness and respect for courtesy and reciprocity. People like Shu Hu Xi could naturally be Pixiu, but they certainly could not be their own subordinates.

"That's right." Su Yunniang said with a smile: "Young master, there will be many places to use silk and satin, Sichuan brocade silk, gold and silver jewelry in the future, and what good things can be found in Ganzhou? So it is best to bring them from Daxing.

It’s embarrassing when you get it.”

Yang Ji thought about this and said, "Aunt Su, let's take care of it! Just don't leave anything important behind. We will set off tomorrow."

Arrangements have been made for the disaster victims. Zhang Xutuo, Yang Shanhui, Wei Yunqi, Song Zhengben and other general officials are responsible for the relocation. Of course, he will not waste time on the slowly moving victims.

Su Yunniang smiled and said: "Don't worry, sir! Nothing will be left behind."

"Okay!" Yang Ji turned around and walked out again. He had just taken a few steps when Xiao Ying followed him and stopped him, "Lang Jun."

"What's the matter?" Yang Ji perked up, thinking that this girl was jealous.

Who would have thought that Xiao Ying did not mention a word about the white female slave, but said: "A woman named Yun Xiuxin had a famous maid here."

In fact, Xiao Ying has no desire to compete for favor, and she is not afraid of others competing for her favor. She is Yang Ji's future princess. Unless she encounters the unfortunate incident of Princess Qin poisoning her husband and implicating Yang Zhao's original wife, no one will

She couldn't take away her position as the head wife. As for having Yang Ji all to herself, she never thought about it at all.

"Yun Xiuxin?" Yang Ji was stunned for a moment. Isn't Yun Xiuxin the singer from Fengming Tower? Why did someone come to the mansion? So he asked, "Why did she send someone here?"

Xiao Ying said: "She gave Lang Jun a music score."

"What music score?"
Chapter completed!