"Keep you waiting!"
In Honglu temple, Merton laughed loudly and entered the post station of envoys of various countries.
"It''s mohou! I heard that mohou made a big deal in the west market yesterday. He pulled a full truck of top-grade silk to buy in the west market. The businessmen in the west market were crazy. Even Honglu Temple heard of it." Lu Dongzan saw Merton come in, showed a warm smile on his face and got up to welcome him.
"Lu Da said that he was ashamed of the bad boy. He didn''t expect that the bad name of the boy''s family ruin had spread to the ears of all messengers." Merton was ashamed, but there was a look of pride on his face, a proper face of a family ruin.
Many envoys suddenly felt cold and painful. A cart full of top-grade silk is of amazing value in western countries, but it was spent by Merton in the Tang Dynasty. How can this difference not make people jealous.
"It''s worthy of the mohou who wrote about the return of thousands of gold. Xiao Wang admires it!" Qu Zhisheng suppressed his jealousy and complimented. Even as a prince of a country, he couldn''t be such a loser as Merton.
Immediately, other messengers came as if flattering without money. Merton dealt with the people one by one with ease.
Seeing this, Lu Dongzan quickly opened the topic and said, "I heard that mohou needs a batch of Tibetan sorghum. The envoy has hurried back to send a message. I think it''s coming to the Tang Dynasty. I hope mohou won''t forget to accept it."
"Thank you for your great theory. I''m afraid Mojia village will need more Tibetan sorghum in the future. At that time, please help more." Merton laughed.
Ludongzan was cold in his heart. Now Tubo has got the secret skill of brewing wine. I''m afraid it''s impossible for Mojia village to get Tubo sorghum without paying a price.
"It''s easy to say. It''s on your lower body." Lu Dongzan said very righteous. Suddenly, a embarrassed look appeared on his face and said: "The next envoy wants to ask mohou for help. Tubo and Datang have always been friends. The next envoy has repeatedly asked to trade with Datang. However, Tian Khan has not responded. Now we are about to return home. I wonder if mohou can help facilitate this. At that time, I promise that the products of Mojia village will be unimpeded in Tubo."
Lu Dongzan saw that the road of reconciliation had been cut off. Now only trade was left to obtain Datang''s technology. He couldn''t wait to promote it. When he learned that Mojia village was in trouble, he found Merton.
As soon as Lu Dongzan''s voice fell, other envoys immediately calmed down and trade with the Tang Dynasty, which is almost the common purpose of all countries. After all, the goods produced by the Tang Dynasty are exquisite, and the countries west of the western regions are very fond of the goods of the Tang Dynasty. As long as the goods produced from the Tang Dynasty are sold, they can make a lot of profits, especially silk.
Stimulated by huge profits, countries in the western regions frequently wrote to ask for mutual market. However, Datang seemed to have no response in this regard. Coupled with Tuyuhun''s repeated troubles, harassment and control of the Silk Road, countries in the western regions were extremely hungry for Datang''s goods.
Merton laughed and said, "I''m going to tell you the good news. Your majesty has decided to reopen the supervision and knowledge customs at the borders of various countries so that Datang and other countries can exchange what they need."
"Great!" all the messengers jumped with joy one by one. As long as the mutual market can be reached, their mission to Datang this time must be a great achievement.
"Exchange what you need, I don''t know if silk is in it!" Qu Zhisheng carefully explored. After all, the main purpose of their exchange is for silk.
Merton solemnly nodded and said, "of course silk is among them, and today, Mo came to discuss silk with you."
The messengers looked so moved that they immediately knew that the business was coming.
"Ladies and gentlemen, after Zhang Jian''s mission to the western regions, the silk road was officially opened. Silk is known as the most precious goods in the desert. Even in the far western country, the price of silk is as heavy as gold!" Merton said.
"As heavy as gold!" all the messengers immediately took a breath.
"Seriously!" Qu Zhisheng repeatedly asked.
Merton nodded and said, "this is what the Mohist ancestors saw with their own eyes when they traveled all over the far western country. Even more, the king of the far western country still couldn''t stop this trend in order to prohibit the outflow of gold and even prohibit his people from wearing silk."
"However, most of the huge profits are occupied by countries close to the far western countries, but the Tang Dynasty and Western countries have gained little. This is unfair to us, even to the far western countries. We should not only improve our profits, but also have the obligation to let more people in the far western countries wear cheap and beautiful silk." Merton said excitedly.
"Yes! We also want to make money!" many envoys of western countries were immediately agitated by their interests, and their eyes were red.
Even ludongzan had to praise Merton for his beautiful play, but he did not point out that, after all, it had nothing to do with Tubo in the interests of the silk road.
Merton suddenly showed a confident smile. In terms of the interests of silk, the interests of the Tang Dynasty and the western countries are the same, which is the root of the success of the Tang silk system.
"Therefore, we decided to buy silk from the western countries in the future, only from the Jianzhi customs market, but only the best silk produced by the Datang weaving Bureau." Merton shouted.
"You can only buy it from Jianzhi Guanshi!" the envoys frowned. If so, isn''t it that what Datang said is what price.
Qu Zhisheng carefully tried, "this is the order of Tian Khan!"
"Of course!" Merton nodded without hesitation.
"Not only that, in the future, if you want to buy other goods of Datang in Jianzhi customs City, Jianzhi customs city will only accept silk as currency. Similarly, Datang will only pay silk when purchasing goods from other countries."
As soon as Merton finished, all the messengers were in an uproar. No one thought that Datang had put forward this condition.
"It''s impossible! Chinese businessmen have traveled thousands of miles and can''t ask for gold and silver. Although silk is expensive, it needs someone to buy it in exchange for money. What''s the use of asking for so much silk! Datang''s move is too overbearing." Qu Zhisheng couldn''t help but complain.
Other messengers echoed and supported Qu Zhisheng. They came thousands of miles for money, not silk that could not be eaten or worn.
Merton said with a confident smile, "you don''t have to worry about this. If you don''t have enough silk in your hands, you can come and exchange with Datang. Datang can exchange equivalent silver for you unconditionally."
"Exchange silk for silver!" envoys of various countries could not help but open their eyes and looked at Merton in disbelief.
Merton smiled and said, "and how much you have, you can change it according to the price known by the supervisor."
The messengers immediately looked at each other. They didn''t understand the meaning of Datang sparing such a large circle. It''s better to trade directly with silver!
"In addition, the Tang Dynasty needs to sign credentials with you. The transactions between countries are settled in silk units and allowed to circulate. In this way, the transactions between countries will be greatly convenient and fair, which will be of great benefit to us." Merton said.
"All our countries have their own money, how can we use silk as money!" Qu Zhisheng said discontentedly.
Merton sneered when he heard the speech, took out a piece of silver and said, "this is Gaochang''s silver. I''m afraid few businessmen are willing to accept it."
Qu Zhisheng suddenly turned black.
"This is Kucha''s copper coin, which contains about 60% copper!" Merton took out another copper coin and said.
Kucha emissary immediately showed a proud look. However, before he was proud, Merton forced him in the face and said, "the workmanship is too poor. Any craftsman in the Tang Dynasty can imitate it."
The tortoise messenger suddenly wilted.
Then, when Merton took out the coins of each country to comment, an envoy was silent.
"There are different coins and purity among different countries. How can money be exchanged? But the silk of Datang is produced by the weaving Bureau. It is not only expensive, but also impossible to copy. If it is used in all countries, it is believed to be very beneficial to all countries. Moreover, as long as you can earn enough silk, Datang can unconditionally exchange you for silver of the same value. This is not the case Some miscellaneous silver, but pure silver! "Merton fully revealed the plan of the silk system of the Tang Dynasty."
Many envoys of prosperous countries suddenly felt a move in their hearts. It seemed to be quite beneficial to them, and they couldn''t help but palpitate.
"In addition, the Tang Dynasty asked all countries to shoulder the responsibility of protecting the safety of the trade route, eliminating sand thieves, and fixing the tax rate. The additional tax on the business travel of the Silk Road should not exceed 20 taxes and 1 tax." Merton firmly said.
Don''t think there are very few 20 taxes. You should know that these small state-owned countries are only a small city, and there are many small countries in the western region. Every time you pay a tax in a small city, the tax that Hu merchants have to pay is not a small amount!
"It''s our duty to eliminate sand bandits, but the tax rate of 20 taxes and 1 is too low! Didn''t mohou say that these Hu merchants sold to the far west country and gold?" some envoys were dissatisfied.
For a long time, countries in the western regions have wantonly oppressed Hu merchants, often imposing heavy taxes, and fatally oppressed merchants on the Silk Road, not to mention 20 taxes and one tax. It is also common to rob Hu Shangming.
In the past, these Hu merchants could only break their teeth and swallow into their stomach, but who would have thought that Datang would take the initiative to stand up for these Hu merchants.
Merton sneered: "It''s as important as gold. That''s because things are rare as expensive. There are too few business trips to the Far West, and there are too few silk. The silk road is full of bones, and the long yellow sand devours no human life. Hundreds of caravans go to Datang, but there is no one left. The boy even heard that the troops of some small countries even play a guest role in sand thieves behind their backs He took up the means of killing people and stealing goods. "
Merton''s fierce eyes swept through the western countries, and many envoys immediately bowed their heads with a guilty conscience. They naturally knew more about the foundation of their own country. Some tribes were people during the day and thieves at night, and sometimes the army also played a guest role in sand thieves.
Merton said sternly, "all the previous Datang can let bygones be bygones. From now on, Datang will also send envoys to all countries in the western regions, and send people to accompany the Hu Shang camel team. Each country will count the number of people. If something happens in any country, you are damaging Datang''s interests. If Khan blames you in the future, don''t blame Mo for not reminding you today."
The envoys were awe inspiring. During the military parade, Datang''s strength suddenly appeared in front of them, especially Datang, who controls gunpowder, is invincible in the world. Let alone Datang sending troops, as long as Datang gives instructions, I''m afraid there will be countless small countries charging for it.
"Of course, as long as you agree to sign a national certificate with Datang, Datang will certainly ensure the safety of Paul and others. Even in the future, there will be continuous business travel on the silk road. Mo can ensure that the benefits of various countries on the silk road will be ten times and 100 times in the future." Merton knows the strategy of carrot and stick and shows the benefits and interests one by one.
Many envoys of small countries in the western regions suddenly brightened their eyes. Many countries are extremely weak. Only one small city can stand on its own as king. It is not safe at all. If they can get the protection of the Tang Dynasty, it will naturally benefit a lot. They believe that their country''s Lord will not refuse such good things.
In addition, the huge benefits shown by Merton are also predictable. Once the safety of the silk road is guaranteed, countless businessmen will join it. I''m afraid the silk road will be busy several times in an instant. In the long run, it will benefit more.
Although the conditions of the Tang Dynasty were strong, at least in the view of the envoys of the western countries, they did not endanger the rights and interests of their own countries. For a moment, many envoys were quite excited.
However, although the conditions of the Tang Dynasty are good, one person is quite dissatisfied. That is, the special envoy of the Western Turks wants to set up Gu. Once the conditions of the Tang Dynasty are agreed by the countries in the western regions, it means that the forces of the Tang Dynasty have fully expanded to the western regions, which has seriously affected the position of the Western Turks.
"I don''t agree with the Western Turks. The western regions are the western regions of the western people, not the western regions of the Tang Dynasty. According to the idea of the Tang Dynasty, the bulk of the silk profits were taken away by the Tang Dynasty, and I just drank a little soup." Yugu Sheh, dressed in grassland clothes, flatly retorted.
West Turk is now the overlord of the western regions. Many small countries in the western regions immediately trembled when they wanted to make a sound. They were also very embarrassed between Datang and West Turk.
Merton said coldly, "if anyone does not agree to join the Datang silk system, there is no need to open supervision and customs with Datang, and naturally there is no need to enjoy the benefits of silk. Datang will not supply silk like it."
Yugu set his mind to jump. He couldn''t believe looking at the strong Merton and said, "you''re not afraid that I, the West Turks, will intercept all those Hu merchants. None of them can come to Datang."
Merton snorted coldly, "don''t look at the West Turks. You know, there is not only one silk road."
Merton did not falsely say that the Silk Road from Chang''an city to the west is divided into three roads: South, middle and North. What the West Turks control is only the North Road, which has the ability to influence the middle road. As for the South Road, it is out of reach to set up a valley.
"I Khotan is willing to join the Datang silk system," said the Khotan envoy without hesitation.
"Khotan!" said Yugu, gnashing his teeth.
However, Khotan envoys are happy and not afraid. Khotan is located on the South Road of the silk road. It is 800 miles away from the Western Turks. Naturally, they are not afraid of the Western Turks. However, after the Tang Dynasty conquered Tuyuhun, they can easily clean up Khotan. Khotan naturally knows how to choose and immediately comes to the Tang Dynasty at the first time.
Yugu set was embarrassed, but he refused to let him stop. "If the silk road is interrupted, I think this so-called Datang silk system will be a joke!"
Merton said proudly without fear: "Even if the Western Turks unify the whole western region, they will cut off all three routes. My Tang Dynasty can also start from the Lingnan road sea route. I think that the silk loaded by sea ships is much more than that of camels. I''m afraid that''s the real way out of the silk road. At that time, my whole western region will lose the benefits of the Silk Road and will soon decline! From this point of view, yes You ask Datang, not Datang! "
"Mohou calms down and has something to say. Do you have money to make together?"
When Merton lifted the table, many Western envoys immediately panicked. The silk road has fed many small countries in the western regions. If the silk road is cut off, the worst thing is not Datang nor Western Turks, but their small countries.
Ludong praised and exhorted, "if you want to set up envoys in the valley, why are you so angry? Have something to say."
Yugu Sheh also took the opportunity to go down the slope. He just made some cruel remarks. If he really cut off the Silk Road, I''m afraid the nobles of Western Turks will not let him go. After all, this is related to the interests of too many people.
"It''s a matter of great importance. Xiao Wang should go back and report to his father!" Qu Zhisheng did not say it directly when he saw that Yugu was set aside. However, everyone knew that it was impossible for Gaochang and Datang to give up the interests of trade and silk with Datang and join Datang''s silk system sooner or later.
Suddenly, many envoys of western countries in the middle road wanted to show that they would go back to discuss with the king. After all, a small envoy can''t decide this matter.
"That''s natural. After you return home later, the special envoy of the Tang Dynasty will accompany you with the national credentials of the Tang Dynasty and discuss this matter with the kings of various countries face to face." Merton Lang said. Merton naturally knows that his task has been completed. Next, we need to see the people specially trained by the Tang Dynasty.
No! Diplomats!