If other people heard the conversation between the two of them, they would just feel that the two of them said something incomprehensible.
But what does this sentence mean? Only they know the true meaning of this sentence.
In the afternoon of that day, Changsun Wuji drove a carriage with His Majesty to leave Zhaojiazhuang and arrived in Chang'an City in the evening.
Arriving at the Tai Chi Hall, Li Er immediately arranged for all the close ministers to be sent to the Tai Chi Hall to prepare for the next steps!
"Your Majesty, I wonder why your Majesty asked me to come here today?"
"Hahahaha, everyone, I really have a big thing to hand over to you this time."
"Your Majesty, please tell me, even if it means going through fire and water, I will not hesitate!"
"Have you ever heard that there is a Qiang tribe in the west of the Tang Dynasty?"
Several people thought for a moment.
"Your Majesty, there is a Qiang tribe in the west of the Tang Dynasty, with a population of less than one million.
They are similar to the Turks, they all make a living as nomads."
Although it claims to have 100,000 soldiers, it can be considered as living in harmony with the Tang Dynasty and has not invaded the Tang Dynasty.
Of course, they must also know that even with their little strength, they dare not touch our country, Datang.
Otherwise, I, the Tang Dynasty, will directly send tens of thousands of troops to the Qiang people and kill them all to pieces.
But I have to have my own goals and interests in Datang’s campaign.
Just like going to war with the Turks, it is for the benefit of our Tang Dynasty, even if no economic benefits are obtained.
On the other hand, the Qiang people, even if they invite me, Datang, to go and fight, I am afraid that Datang will not go there.
It has no interest in Datang, and the gain outweighs the loss.
But why did His Majesty call them all to the palace in a hurry and suddenly ask about the Qiang people?
Now it seems that His Majesty intends to use troops against the Qiang people?
Hearing what everyone said, Li Er and Chang Sun Wuji burst into laughter.
"Hahahaha, hahahaha, congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty."
Uh, what happened to him, Mr. Zhao Guogong? Why did he suddenly say such words?
"Okay, auxiliary machine, don't hide this matter from them. Take out your things."
"It's Your Majesty."
After speaking, Changsun Wuji took out the two pieces of ore from his clothes, put them in his hands, and showed them to everyone.
Seeing these two ores, everyone looked up at His Majesty and understood instantly.
"Everyone, the Qiang leader's territory contains these two kinds of ores.
But our Datang does not have these two ores, and these two ores are exactly what our Datang needs to build iron ore.
You say there are two roads before us now.
One is that we, the Tang Dynasty, sent people to trade with the Qiang people and make purchases.
One is to send troops to the Qiang people, seize their territory, destroy them, and directly occupy the ore.
Guys, which method is easier?"
"Your Majesty, we choose the second question.
We can send tens of thousands of soldiers from the Tang Dynasty to the territory of the Qiang people, directly rob them, and kill them without leaving a single piece of armor behind.
Let these mines directly become our Datang's territory, and their Qiang territory become our Datang's territory.
And these mines are completely under the control of Datang. We, Datang, can mine them however we want.
If this thing is useful, it must belong to the Tang Dynasty. If it is useless, the Tang Dynasty will not want it!"
Everyone heard this and nodded secretly.
Yes, this is also the idea. A common man is not guilty, but he is guilty of having a jade.
The only reason to blame is that they have the minerals that Datang needs, but don’t have the strength to protect them!
"Your Majesty, the Qiang people have never provoked the Tang Dynasty.
If we attack rashly, how should the other tribes around me treat me?"
"A few days ago, news came from my southwest border that a businessman who went to do business with the Qiang tribe was killed by their Qiang people.
It was because they saw our merchants from the Tang Dynasty holding a lot of money that they wanted to plunder them.
I thought they would all be killed, but one person escaped and came to the border of Datang to report the matter.
Now that I have this news, I am on my way to my city of Chang'an!"
"Hahaha, Your Majesty is wise.
When the news comes, it will be time for me to go to fight."
"Everyone, this doesn't necessarily mean killing them all.
After killing those who deserve to be killed, all the others will become slaves and mine for the Tang Dynasty.
These minerals of the Qiang people are what the Tang Dynasty needs in order to build new weapons.
So we must mine more at all costs!”
"This is your Majesty, I will take your orders!"
Nowadays, war is like this. People in the Tang Dynasty pay attention to rules. If you want to fight, you need to arrange an excuse.
Since the Qiang people don't know good from evil, let me, the Tang Dynasty, go to fight.
At 10 a.m. the next day, Li Er, who was still in the palace, received this news from the western border.
I am a merchant from the Tang Dynasty who went to do business with the Qiang people. He took a lot of money, grain, and fine wine and prepared to do business.
As a result, they entered the Qiang tribe hundreds of miles away. When they saw that this group of businessmen had so much money and food, they became greedy.
Then he sent men to directly attack.
Although I am a businessman doing business in Datang, there are also hundreds of escorts accompanying me.
But they were no match for this group of Qiang cavalry, and they were all killed in these rounds.
After this group of people plundered all these things, they did not forget to eradicate all the Tang people and cut off their heads.
It happened that a businessman's guard had a bad stomach and went to the toilet. He survived and saw this scene from the sidelines.
After the Qiang people left, they retreated all the way, escaped from their territory, came to the city of Datang, and reported the matter.
When our border officers in Datang City heard the news, they immediately sent people to Chang'an City to report the matter.
Hearing the news, Li Shiteng was very angry.
Originally, my court had already taken the annual holiday, and I planned to let everyone have a good New Year.
Who knew that this group of Qiang people at the western border would do this?
Don't they, this group of people, know what kind of price they will pay for doing things like this?
Li Er was furious, things were very troublesome.
The land of the Qiang people, a small country, is actually trying to cause trouble with me, the Tang Dynasty?
It can be said that a scholar can tolerate it, but no one can tolerate it.
If this incident doesn't teach the Qiang people a lesson, they really don't know how strong our country is.
Connect with Li Er to issue orders directly.
In the morning, news came from the border that our merchants from the Tang Dynasty were killed by the Qiang people.
In the afternoon, an order came from the court. The Tang Dynasty sent 100,000 cavalry into the Qiang tribe to attack.
This time we will kill all the Qiang people.
At the same time, Li Er also arranged for people to spread the news throughout Chang'an City and beyond.
All the people in Tang Dynasty were filled with indignation when they heard this.
His Majesty's mobilization order was particularly exciting to hear.
Anyone who offends our Tang Dynasty will be punished no matter how far away they are.
Even if the person who was hurt this time was my businessman from Datang.
In my territory of the Tang Dynasty, scholars, peasants, industry and merchants had the lowest status.
Even if they kill some unruly businessmen in court, they won't say anything.
But when they went outside the Tang Dynasty, they had the same identity, that is, Tang people.
Being injured and killed is a provocation to our country, the Tang Dynasty.
The Tang Dynasty will definitely take charge of this matter.
I, the people of the Tang Dynasty, no matter where they are, if there are foreigners who cause trouble like this, they will be punished no matter how far away they are.
Long live your Majesty, long live your Majesty.
What Your Majesty said is true, very true.
Even if it’s not us who are hurt this time, it’s my businessmen from the Tang Dynasty who are hurt.
But these businessmen all have a common identity, that is, they are from the Tang Dynasty.
The whole people inside and outside Chang'an City were excited about it. They are really happy to have such a majesty.
In addition to the excitement of the people inside and outside Chang'an City, the merchants who went to the surrounding tribes to do business were also excited by it.
Everyone goes to do business, although they are all based on integrity.
But I am also very worried about someone taking advantage of others.
But now, after what the Holy Sage said, even if he is doing business with a foreign race.
This heart is also warm.
The Qiang people who lived far outside the Tang Dynasty never dreamed of this.
They were also cautious and did not want to have any grudges with the Tang Dynasty.
But now, because of these mines, this group of Tang people are coming to destroy them.
Later history books record that the Qiang people repeatedly invaded our country, the Tang Dynasty, and did not want to repent.
Out of benevolence and righteousness, I, the Tang Dynasty, do not want to fight with them, but also want to send merchants to communicate with them.
But this group of Qiang people killed my Datang businessmen on the way and robbed my Datang money.
Therefore, for the sake of me, the dead people of the Tang Dynasty, I also want to teach the Qiang people a lesson and let them know that there will be no good consequences for offending me, the Tang Dynasty.
Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty sent 100,000 cavalry into the Qiang tribe and launched a fierce attack on them.
Eliminate this group of Qiang people in one fell swoop.
Out of benevolence and righteousness, I, the Tang Dynasty, did not eradicate them.
leaving their lives behind.
It's just that there was no record of it later.
Those who know understand that these people have finally become slaves of the Tang Dynasty, going to the mines and working hard for the Tang Dynasty all their lives.