Pei Ju was not in a hurry to talk to Yang Yuanqing about the Turks. He took out a silver coin from the table and asked Yang Yuanqing with a smile: "I want to know how many such coins the Sui Dynasty is planning to issue?"
"Prepare for mass issuance! Within two years, five million coins are planned to be issued."
"Five million? This is not a small amount!"
Pei Ju raised his gray eyebrows and frowned: "This issuance of money has caused a lot of noise. Taiyuan has become a commotion. Even I, a person who rarely leaves home, has heard about it. Have you considered Chang'an's attitude?"
Yang Yuanqing thought of Bafang Winery and smiled: "Chang'an should have known about it a few days ago. I can imagine their attitude."
"Really?" Pei Ju looked at Yang Yuanqing, "Do you think Li Yuan can accept you issuing a large amount of money?"
Yang Yuanqing thought for a moment and said slowly: "I have sent 20,000 additional troops to Huining County. Now Huining County has 25,000 troops. If anything happens to Huining County, I can provide reinforcements in time.
Pei Ju sighed slightly, "Yuan Qing, I'm not telling you. It's not wise for you to issue silver coins this time, or it may be said that you issued silver coins too hastily, which broke the balance between the Sui and Tang Dynasties. How could the Tang Dynasty tolerate your manipulation of their wealth?"
Looting, if it is minor, the two sides will negotiate to resolve this issue, but if it is serious, a new war will break out between the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Yuanqing, are you ready for the war?"
"I have prepared for the worst and am not afraid of a fight with the Tang Dynasty."
"What about the Turks? If he takes the opportunity to attack the Sui Dynasty from the north, how will you deal with it?" Pei Ju stared at Yang Yuanqing's work for a while, and then he said helplessly: "I came today just to talk to my grandfather about the Turks.
"
The light in Pei Ju's eyes disappeared, and his gaze became calm again, as calm as an ancient well, calm. He said lightly: "Okay! What request did the Turks make?"
"The Turks put forward three conditions. First, both parties are equal and no longer have a vassal relationship. Second, all trade restrictions are lifted and private trade is liberalized. The third is to hand over the rest of Utu to them."
"Then do you agree?" Pei Ju continued to ask.
Yang Yuanqing shook his head, "Except for the first condition that I can agree to, I will never accept the other two conditions."
After a pause, Yang Yuanqing asked again: "Grandpa, why didn't you ask what the Turks promised?"
"What can they promise?"
Pei Ju sneered, "It's nothing more than a promise to you that in one or two years, the Sui and Tutu countries will be in peace with each other, isn't that so?"
Yang Yuanqing couldn't help but admire Pei Ju's sharp vision. He actually nodded silently, "My grandfather was right when he said that the Turks did propose this response condition."
Pei Ju closed his eyes and said nothing. He sat cross-legged on the couch, his thin body as if he were a practicing monk. Yang Yuanqing did not disturb his meditation. He knew that Pei Ju should have the answer for him.
After about a stick of incense, Pei Ju finally opened his eyes. He looked deeply at Yang Yuanqing and said slowly: "I'll give you a suggestion. Send an envoy to Chang'an to explain to the Tang Dynasty that the reason for issuing money is not
I want to plunder the Tang Dynasty and appease them."
"Nancan" Yang Yuanqing asked quietly and did not immediately express his position on Pei Ju's suggestion.
"Then mobilize a large army to station troops in the north and prepare to meet the Turkic army's southern invasion."
"Why did my grandfather come to this conclusion?"
Yang Yuanqing finally couldn't hide the surprise in his eyes, "Is this the result if I don't accept the Turks' conditions?"
Pei Ju shook his head, "This has nothing to do with their conditions. Regardless of whether you agree to their conditions or not, the Turks will inevitably invade south, and the excuse, I guess, is to wipe out the remaining Utu tribe."
"Why exactly?"
"It's to establish prestige!"
Pei Ju emphasized his tone: "Do you understand? It was in order to establish prestige that the Utu tribe was destroyed. It was the fault of Chuluo Khan. So what did Tashili Khan have? Nothing. Any grassland monarch who ascends the throne must
We need to establish prestige first. When our new king takes the throne, he must first be stable, but the tribal Turks are different. If Zhenli Khan does not establish prestige as soon as possible, how can he rule the Turks who are gradually falling apart? Only by establishing prestige through military exploits can it be quickly consolidated.
Because of his prestige, the possibility of the Turks invading the south is 70%. Yuanqing, you must appease the Tang Dynasty and cannot be attacked from both sides."
Yang Yuanqing couldn't help but snorted, "Grandpa, do you think the Tang Dynasty can accept comfort? If the Turks attack the Sui Dynasty, will they stand still? Or help me out of kindness?"
Pei Ju stared at Yang Yuanqing blankly for a while, and then sighed, "Yuan Qing, actually I said it last time, your biggest problem is that you are too smooth and have no setbacks, so that you are unwilling to admit defeat and show weakness. A man can bend and stretch.
In fact, if you need to be weak, you can avoid disaster. I believe that there are people in the Tang Dynasty who know the righteousness and will not attack the Sui Dynasty when foreign invaders invade. As long as you show weakness and give the Tang Dynasty a face, these righteous people will
Get the upper hand, Yuan Qing, you should give it a try."
Yang Yuanqing was speechless for a while, then he stood up and said, "Thank you, grandpa, for reminding me. Let me think about this matter again. I'll take my leave now."
He saluted, turned around and retreated. Pei Ju looked at Yang Yuanqing and couldn't help but shook his head. He could feel the coldness and arrogance in Yang Yuanqing's bones. It would be really difficult for him to show weakness to the Tang Dynasty. Pei Ju's eyes were full of worry.
After a while, Pei Yao walked in and saluted Pei Ju, "Grandpa, His Royal Highness the King of Chu has left."
"Did he say anything?"
"Reporting to my grandfather, he didn't say anything and seemed worried. He didn't even say a word to his grandson." Pei Ju nodded. Although Yang Yuanqing was cold and arrogant at heart, he was very smart. He should understand the seriousness of the current situation and let him alone
consider!
At this time, Pei Yao hesitated and said: "Grandpa, why didn't you mention the transfer of officials from Hedong to Hebei? This matter may affect the interests of the Pei family."
What Pei Yao was talking about was Su Wei's suggestion to Yang Yuanqing that officials from Hebei and Hedong should be exchanged to break the control of the local government by the gentry. This plan has already begun to be implemented. There is already a prefect, a chief historian and ten county officials.
Ling was transferred to Hebei, and these people were all peripheral forces of the Pei family.
Pei Ju has never expressed his position on this matter, but Pei Yao and other members of the Pei clan are very anxious, but they have not found a chance to persuade them. Today, Pei Yao could no longer bear it and reminded his grandfather.
Pei Ju glared at his grandnephew fiercely, "Don't I know about this? I want you to remind me!"
The head of the family's stern tone frightened Pei Yao, and he quickly lowered his head, "My grandnephew doesn't dare!"
He hurriedly wanted to retreat, but as soon as he reached the door, Pei Ju remembered something and stopped him, "Wait a minute!"
"Is there anything else, grandfather?" Pei Yao lowered his hands and asked.
Pei Ju was extremely displeased and said: "It's about your sister. How can a daughter of the Pei family sell wine as a coward? She doesn't want to remarry. I don't have to force her, but she must not be a profit-seeking businesswoman. The Pei family can't tolerate it!"
"Grandson understands, grandson goes to persuade her."
"Not persuading!"
Pei Ju raised his voice, "It's a warning to her. If she doesn't repent, don't blame me for using family methods to deal with her."
...The carriage was driving slowly on the street. Yang Yuanqing was sitting on the wall of the carriage with his eyes slightly closed, but he was thinking about Pei Ju's suggestion. He wanted to show weakness to the Tang Dynasty and appease the Tang Dynasty. He did not deny Pei Ju's suggestion that the Turkic Khan should be established.
According to authoritative theory, the possibility of attacking the Sui Dynasty is indeed very high.
But when will it happen? It is already mid-October, and the cold wave has arrived in Taiyuan, so the wind is even colder on the grassland. Winter is coming, and heavy snow will cover the grassland. Turks have never gone south in winter. This is because
Their logistical supplies are insufficient. If they fail to capture the Central Plains immediately, a large number of his baited horses will starve to death.
Spring is the season for laying lambs. In the past, Shibi Khan attacked Fengzhou in spring, which led to unstable military morale. Will Lingli Khan repeat the same mistake and attack the south in spring? It is possible, but it is unlikely. He Yang Yuanqing cannot take this seriously.
Decision-making is based on low-probability events.
The key is time. As long as he has three or four months, he can attract the Western Turks and provoke a war between the Eastern and Western Turks. In this way, he can eliminate the northern threat of the Turks.
But then again, it is indeed necessary to appease the Tang Dynasty. A war cannot break out over money matters, at least until the Turkic crisis is resolved.
Yang Yuanqing was about to give the order to return to Ziwei Pavilion. Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind. He remembered the incident of Princess Xigasi. He immediately changed his mind and ordered: "Return to the home!"
...Asiduo has been staying in the palace since she returned to Sui Dynasty. She is not in a good mood, mainly because she has no children, whether it is a daughter or a son.
When a woman reaches a certain age, she will long to have a child of her own, and Asiduo is no exception. She is already twenty-four years old this year, and she is becoming more and more anxious about having a child.
Pei Minqiu also understood her mood and tried her best to persuade her husband to spend more time with her, but there was always no movement in her stomach, which made Asido feel a little desperate. She also thought about embracing Buddhism and seeking the inner life like Yuchi.
Jing Jing, and then be like her and prepare to adopt a child.
Asduo had a very good relationship with Yuchi and Jiang Peihua. At noon, she had just returned from Yuchi and had just walked to the door of her courtyard when she suddenly heard someone calling her from behind, "Duo'er!"
She was pleasantly surprised. The only person who called her Duo'er was Yang Yuanqing. When she turned around, it was indeed Yang Wuqing walking quickly.
Asido was overjoyed and jumped forward and took Yang Yuanqing's hand, "Why are you here?"
Her face suddenly turned red. Could it be that he was trying to... But it was daytime! How could this be done?
Yang Yuanqing didn't have as many thoughts as she did. He took her hand aside and asked her in a low voice: "I remember you told me about Princess Jiagas. Please tell me again."
"Why are you asking this?" Asdo asked with a sour pout. She was a little disappointed. It turned out that he cared about Princess Yygas, not herself, a Turkic princess. Could it be that he wanted to marry Princess Yygas again?
"It's important, tell me quickly!"
When Asido heard that the matter was of great importance, the sourness in her heart disappeared. She thought for a while and said: "There are three princesses in Xigasi. The first two are already married, and there is a little princess named Gongla.
She is as beautiful as a flower, only a little bit worse than me. She was promised to Prince Mercando of Dobo since she was a child. I think they should get married..."
What Yang Yuanqing wanted was this news. A bold idea suddenly came to his mind, which made him very excited. He pinched Asdo's cheek and said with a smile: "I will reward you well tonight, but I will take the first step."
After saying that, Yang Yuanqing turned around and left quickly. Asido looked at his tall back walking away, thinking that he would treat himself well in the evening, his eyes suddenly became full of spring.