Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 458 Please enlighten me, sir

"Your Majesty, Pei Mingli requests to see you."

"Oh?"

Su Chen was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Sun Qiang, "Is Pei Mingli back?"

Sun Qiang smiled and said, "I heard that Pei Mingli returned from Persia yesterday with a group of merchants. There were carts full of goods and a long group. The news has spread everywhere."

One car and one car?
It seems that Pei Mingli gained a lot of benefits from his trip to Persia.

Su Chen nodded, "Let him come in."

Sun Qiang stepped back, and just a moment later, Pei Mingli walked in from outside.

"Your humble servant Pei Mingli pays respect to His Majesty."

"Oh ho."

Su Chen looked at Pei Mingli with some surprise, as his appearance was somewhat different from before.

Not only did he become darker, his skin also became drier, as if he had run out of the deep mountains and forests.

"I've lost some weight, but I've become more capable."

"Prince Liao praised it."

Pei Mingli smiled bitterly.

The journey is long and tiring, it is good enough to have guaranteed food, so it is reasonable to lose a little weight.

"How was your trip to Persia?"

"My Lord, this trip to Persia has proved one thing."

Pei Mingli's eyes were bright. "The goods from our Tang Dynasty are undoubtedly the best gifts for Persia and other Western countries."

"I took a lot of goods to Persia, and within a few days, I sold out everything."

"If I hadn't prepared some gifts before coming here, I wouldn't have wasted so much time."

in other words.

This trip to Persia and other places for business meant that some time was spent on the road.

Su Chen nodded, "Have you met Cen Wenzhao?"

Pei Mingli smiled and said, "Of course I saw it, but Lord Cen's condition is much better than mine."

When Cen Wenzhao went to Persia and other places, he was on a diplomatic mission representing the Tang Dynasty, which was naturally different from him going there for business.

Cen Wenzhao, who represented the face of the Tang Dynasty, would naturally be treated with courtesy by monarchs of various countries, and he would not have to worry about food and drink expenses.

"Your Majesty and the King of Persia had previously agreed on a land lease, and Lord Cen had already brought all the people over, including quite a few merchants."

"These people quickly settled down in Persia and opened some shops in the leased land. Some people from the Western Regions also followed Lord Cen to the leased land and are currently reclaiming the wasteland."

"However, in my humble opinion, Lord Cen does not seem to be at peace."

Su Chen was immediately happy.

Cen Wenzhao was not a peaceful person.

He had to go to Persia with great effort and trick them into going there.

"Tell me."

"After Lord Cen arranged for the merchants and the people, he led his men away from Persia."

Pei Mingli spread his hands and said, "Lord Cen said seriously that the world is so big and he wanted to see it, so he took everyone and went west."

"When I returned, I heard that he had already entered the territory of the Arab Empire."

"Compared to Persia, the people of the Arab Empire seemed somewhat surprised and curious about his visit, and they treated him with great enthusiasm."

"Of course, these are what I heard from those merchants. As for whether they are true or not, I don't know."

6...

Su Chen was amazed.

Otherwise, it would have to be him.

Under the banner of the Tang Dynasty, he went to the Arab Empire to have fun.

Fortunately, he was on a diplomatic mission, otherwise, the people of the Arab Empire would not mind giving him a good beating.

after all.

When they were trying to take over Persia, Wang Xuance and his men made the Arab Empire suffer a lot. No one knows what he was thinking.

Su Chen shook his head, "I guess he has his own plans."

"Don't talk about him anymore."

Su Chen smiled and said, "Since you are back, stay in Chang'an for a while. You will be busy later."

Pei Mingli asked curiously, "Master Dai said the same thing before. I wonder if Your Majesty can reveal the truth?"

Last night, when Dai Zhou was welcoming him, he also said that he could have some free time for a while, but he would probably have to be busy again in a month at the latest.

But Dai Zhou didn't say much about the specific content, which made Pei Mingli a little curious.

Su Chen smiled and said, "It's not a big deal. You will know it sooner or later."

"Appreciate further details."

"Have you heard that the Japanese Kingdom has been conquered and renamed the Dongying Protectorate?"

"Have heard a little bit."

The news about the Protectorate of Japan was also widely known in Chang'an City.

Now that Pei Mingli has returned, he naturally wants to inquire about the recent changes. Such news will naturally reach his ears.

Su Chen continued, "Your Majesty has already arranged for people to go to the Dongying Protectorate. I think a batch of silver and gold mines will be sent back in a few days."

"Maybe even gold or silver."

Pei Mingli frowned, still not understanding the meaning.

Su Chen: "A large amount of silver flowing into the market will cause price instability, so you need to make a trip."

Pei Mingli was stunned for a moment, then said, "Your Highness, what you mean is that after the gold and silver from the Dongying Protectorate are delivered, I will be ordered to go to Persia and other places to buy things?"

Su Chen smiled and nodded, "A large amount of gold and silver is enough for you to purchase goods."

Pei Mingli was somewhat puzzled. "If that's the case, why don't you use this gold and silver in Chang'an, in our dynasty?"

Su Chen: "Didn't I just say that a large amount of gold and silver flowing into the market will make the market unstable?" "What you need to do is to bring a large amount of gold and silver and continue to buy the items we need from Persia and other places."

"If the price goes up..."

"It doesn't matter."

Su Chen smiled and waved his hand, saying, "There are enough gold, silver and jewelry in the Dongying Protectorate!"

"and."

"They ask you to bring gold and silver to buy goods so that they can keep raising the prices."

Pei Mingli frowned.

Japan sent a large amount of gold and silver to Chang'an, but instead of using it in Chang'an, it was sent to the Persian Empire for use, allowing them to actively raise prices?

If he suddenly stopped trading, wouldn't the local prices...

Pei Mingli seemed to be thinking about something. "Then I will just wait patiently for news from the Dongying Protectorate."

Su Chen smiled and nodded, "Not bad."

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"After they deliver the gold and silver, it will be time for you to do business."

Pei Mingli hesitated for a moment, "Your Majesty, I have a question, could you please explain it to me?"

"explain."

"Such an action will surely cause prices in Persia, the Arab Empire, and some other countries to continue to soar..."

Pei Mingli thought for a moment and continued, "Is it your responsibility to spend this money and make their national strength weaker and weaker?"

Su Chen: “Not bad.”

Understood.

Pei Mingli smiled and nodded.

The influx of a large amount of gold and silver changed the local market environment, and he, who was responsible for spending money, was the key to influencing local prices.

If handled properly, the local market will soon show signs of collapse.

Although he didn't understand why Su Chen did this, this plan must have been approved by His Majesty.

Otherwise, Dai Zhou would not have been able to get the news.

"Go back and think about how to come up with a detailed charter."

Su Chen smiled and said, "This period of time is just right for deployment. When the time comes, His Majesty will arrange for you to take charge of this matter."

Pei Mingli: "Thank you for the reminder, Your Majesty."

"I will go back now and think about how to handle this matter."

"Ah."

Su Chen nodded, and Pei Mingli stood up and left.

After leaving the palace, Pei Mingli got into the car.

Since it is to affect local prices and markets, then...

Food and clothing!

These four aspects are undoubtedly the most convenient to start with.

Among them, food is the most important.

Thinking of this, Pei Mingli had a rough plan in his mind.

"Master, we're here."

"Don't let anyone disturb me unless necessary."

……

Japanese country.

It should now be called the Dongying Protectorate.

However, the Protectorate has not yet been established and there are still many rebellious forces within the territory.

For example, Soga no Ezo, which was targeted by Emperor Shumei, still retains nearly ten thousand troops. Apart from Soga no Ezo, the largest one is naturally Kamimeno Katana.

As a capable general of Emperor Shumei, Kamimeno Katana not only commanded tens of thousands of troops, but also supported Emperor Shumei's son Katsuragi as the new emperor.

Apart from these two biggest rebel forces, there are too many others.

Even dozens or hundreds of people dared to rise up under the banner of rebellion, but most of them were put down in the blink of an eye.

Outside Okayama Prefecture, an army was slowly marching towards them.

The leader was naturally Liu Rengui, and the person following Liu Rengui was Koizumi Juichiro who was being wanted by him.

As a powerful family in Japan, after the Koizumi family was cleaned up, Koizumi Jushiro became a loyal member of the Tang Dynasty.

"Master Liu, Okayama County is not far ahead."

Koizumi Jiro introduced to Liu Rengui with a smile, "The largest silver mine in Japan is right here."

Liu Rengui nodded.

After capturing the palace of Emperor Shumei, they simply dealt with the powerful people in Japan.

Some are obedient, and some are disobedient.

Then, there were no more objections.

According to their search of the Japanese treasury and the files they found, the silver mines in Okayama Prefecture were large and the output was astonishing.

Since its excavation, it has maintained an annual production of nearly 500,000 taels of silver, and there has been no sign of depletion.

As Liu Rengui and others successfully arrived in Gangshan County, the county magistrate of Gangshan County was already waiting outside the county town.

"The Magistrate of Gangshan County, Jingbian Heyi, meets General Liu of the Tang Dynasty."

Liu Rengui looked silently at He Yi who was standing by the well with his head bowed, then looked at the officials he brought with him, and said calmly: "Is this your attitude?"

Heyi and others at the well were stunned, facing Liu Rengui's cold gaze, as if they had thought of something.

puff.

Everyone knelt down.

"I, the guilty minister, lead the people of Okayama Prefecture to welcome the general of the Heavenly Dynasty. Please show mercy to your men."

(End of this chapter)