Li Ji specially sent someone to invite him, which was definitely not a trivial matter, but Han Yi did not expect that the young general directly invited him to Liangyi Hall.

When Han Yi arrived, there were only two people in the hall, Li Zhi and Li Ji.

It seems that Li Zhi's spirit is much better. After all, the pressure is greatly reduced, so he no longer has to review memorials every day.

But this also evolved a very interesting system, similar to the Chairman and the Prime Minister. Wu Meiniang is the Prime Minister. She is in charge of daily affairs, and Li Zhi is specifically responsible for military and national affairs. Generally speaking, Li Ji does not need to meet Wu Meiniang because the temporary agreement strictly restricts Wu Meiniang's intervention in military and political affairs.

"I'm going to see your Majesty."

"Your dear is not a gift. You are sitting."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Han Yi sat opposite Li Ji.

The two of them now represent the head of civil servants and military officers.

Li Ji said with a serious expression: "The news came from the Northwest Protectorate that Pei Xingjian sent troops from the Protectorate's Mansion, but he took back Xiao Bolu without bloodshed."

Han Yi said in a daze: "Is there no bloody sword in the army?"

Li Ji nodded and said, "Because after learning that Pei Xingjian sent troops, the Tubo and Dabolu's army withdrew Dabolu."

Han Yixi said, "This is really a good thing." As he said, he said to Li Zhi again, "Your Majesty is really wise and powerful."

This boy! Li Zhi smiled and said, "Let's talk about your compliments later. Although we won Xiao Bolu without bloodshed, there was also a problem. Pei Xingjian believed that Xiao Bolu was difficult to resist the attacks of Tubo and Da Bolu. If Xiao Bolu was returned to Xiao Bolu's prince, I'm afraid that the same mistake would be repeated in the time being."

Li Ji nodded and said, "I also agree with Pei Xingjian's view. Xiao Bolu is the same key to the Western Regions. If you hand it back to Xiao Bolu, if the variables are too big, it is better to be directly managed by the Great Protectorate."

Xiao Bolu was just a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty before, not about territory. Pei Xingjian of course hoped to directly include Xiao Bolu in the territory of the Tang Dynasty. This was also considered to be his expansion of territory for the Tang Dynasty. You should know that the Tang Empire advocated expansion of territory because the entire atmosphere was very martial, and the martial nation wanted to expand its territory.

Han Yi pondered for a while, shook his head and said, "I don't agree with doing this."

Li Zhi said in surprise: "Why?"

Han Yi said: "Sikong has just said that Xiao Bolu is the key to the Western Regions, and it is naturally a place where military strategists must fight for. The surrounding forces are complicated. If they are directly included as the territory of our Tang Dynasty, it will inevitably lead to a conflict of interest between our Tang Dynasty and the surrounding areas. If Xiao Bolu's prince continues to rule the local area, then our Tang Dynasty can advance and attack and retreat and defend."

Li Ji frowned and said, "But Xiao Bolu's geographical location is also very important for the defense of the four towns in Anxi. Once it falls into the hands of the enemy, it can directly threaten the four towns in Anxi."

Li Zhi nodded slightly too.

Han Yi said: "But we have few soldiers in the northwest. Even if we directly rule Xiaobolu, we will still use Xiaobolu's soldiers to defend themselves. Why don't we send some generals to help them consolidate the local defense? If we occupy Xiaobolu like this, it will also make the surrounding vassal states wary us. Maybe we will not ask our Tang Dynasty to send troops to help us next time, which will damage our Tang Dynasty's image there. Of course, the main reason is that our Tang Dynasty does not have enough strength at present and completely control the other side. Now the territory of our Tang Dynasty is large enough. We should first consolidate our domestic rule instead of occupying more territory. It is easy to conquer this territory, but it is difficult to defend it."

Li Zhi thought about it over and over again. Now that the country has not even recovered its finances, it is a bit unsatisfied. The vassal state and direct rule are two different things. In this sweep of Tubo, Xiao Bolu must be devastated. He is included in the territory. He must spend money. He looked at Li Ji again and said, "What do you think Sikong?"

Han Yi reiterated the ballistic again in the old tune: "When the country develops in a few years and consolidates the rule of Liaodong, northwest, and Tuyuhun, we will be able to focus there."

Li Ji glanced at Han Yi, and he knew that this required money, otherwise he would not need to discuss it with Han Yi. He nodded and said to Li Zhi: "The old minister thinks that Shangshu Ling is saying it is not unreasonable."

Li Zhi nodded and said, "Then do it this way, continue to support Xiaobolu's prince to rule Xiaobolu. Oh, news has been heard from Liangzhou that the envoys of Tubo will soon arrive in Guanzhong. Shangshu Ling, you have always been responsible for negotiating with Tubo, and you will go this time."

Han Yi hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the envoys sent by Tubo this time are nothing more than just explaining this matter. I hope that the Tang Dynasty will give up the sanctions on them. Anyway, they have withdrawn their troops from Xiao Bolu. I think we don't have to be aggressive, and I will jump over the wall if I'm anxious. I just need to send someone to deal with it. I'm very busy recently."

"What does it mean to send someone to deal with it casually? You are the Shangshu Ling now and you still speak so casually." Li Zhi said with a deep eyebrows.

Han Yi said awkwardly: "What Your Majesty taught me is that the empress has made a mistake."

"Then send the Secretariat to the Secretariat."

Li Zhi didn't force Han Yi. This negotiation was actually a formality, because Tubo had already withdrawn his troops, and asked again: "How is the implementation of monetary policy?"

Han Yi said: "Report to Your Majesty, everything goes very well. It is expected that Chang'an and Luoyang will be able to recover to the level before the crisis next year."

Li Zhi nodded, feeling bitter in his heart. It turns out that he has been regressing in recent years!

Han Yi seemed to see through Li Zhi's thoughts and said: "But the production scale and domestic expectations will double in the following year."

Li Zhi was surprised again: "Double?"

Han Yi nodded and said, "Under the stimulation of currency, consumption will increase dramatically, which will promote the expansion of production scale. The expansion of production scale will also increase stamp duty, and the court and the people will benefit from it."

Li Zhi then smiled and said, "I can feel at ease with two beloved ministers!"

Han Yi hurriedly said: "This is not the merit of the empress, and the other ministers are all invaluable."

Li Zhi smiled and said, "In this way, the queen is doing a good job?"

Han Yi nodded and said, "The queen's ability is indeed unquestionable, and I am deeply impressed."

Li Zhi nodded and said, "It's good, it's good."

Tubo's actions indicate that this war cannot be fought. The military is very disappointed. Nowadays, soldiers want to fight because the benefits used to be based on military households, but now the benefits are based on military merits. The more military merits, the more benefits there will be. Soldiers who have not gone to war, even military households, have no benefits.

But Han Yi really doesn't want to fight now, especially when fighting against Tubo. Within the past three years, the critical period of the Tang Dynasty's takeoff cannot be interrupted.

However, Han Yi did not expect that the reason why Tubo was so cowardly this time was that he did not fight and retreated directly was mainly because Lu Dongzan was seriously ill. The Lu Dongzan family had to shrink completely to ensure that Lu Dongzan's power would not fall into the hands of others. The army was the greatest guarantee of Lu Dongzan's family, and they did not dare to send all the troops outside to fight. At this time, Tubo was also engaged in a power struggle.

But no matter what, it has to be blown, and it has to be blown to death, because it was decided by Li Zhi immediately. Last time he gave Yuhun's mistake, he can now win back a battle.

Therefore, the court immediately posted a notice that the news that Xiao Bolu would be taken back was to inform the world. Under the leadership of our emperor, our army recaptured Xiao Bolu without bloodshed. It shows how wise and powerful our emperor is, how powerful our country and our army are.

In fact, Xiao Bolu has no relationship with Mao in the Central Plains people, and they don’t know where they are. However, when the people heard this news, they were very happy. They were not happy to take back Xiao Bolu, but because of the strong national strength, they felt a sense of security in their hearts. At least they didn’t have to be afraid of being beaten, and they could devote themselves to their lives.

It can be seen that the strength of this country can actually unite people's hearts well. Just like the mana bear of the Qing Dynasty, the people were humiliated by the country. How could they be willing to serve such a country? They would definitely run away when they fight, and love still needs reasons. The Tang Dynasty during this period was completely different. Now the Tang Dynasty is the first empire in the world and is leading the world in all aspects. Of course, everyone is willing to become a citizen of the Tang Dynasty, and the cohesion will be even stronger. Everyone is willing to fight for the country. This is a virtuous cycle.

Of course, this is just a small episode. The country still focuses on internal affairs. After boasting about the emperor, the court finally officially announced that it would start printing vouchers.

In the past, the vouchers were printed by the Jinxing family, and the Yuan family also printed by the Jinxing family, so there was no point of attention, because the gold store was printed secretly, and the people's trust in the vouchers came entirely from their trust in Han Yi. It can be said that once Han Yi left, the vouchers would die. This point has been fully explained in that crisis. Once Han Yi left, let alone the vouchers, the people did not even trust the gold store.

All the effects of this kind of personality cult are unsustainable. This person always wants to be born, old, sick and die. If you want to last, you still have to use the system to ensure that a person's prestige is only a temporary moment, and may be of great help to the beginning, but it is by no means a long-term solution.

Today is the day to officially print vouchers, and there is no doubt that this is definitely a city-wide focus.

Early this morning, the wealthy businessmen in Chang'an area and some very famous gentry around Chang'an came to this Wumingfang. In addition, there were officials from the three provinces, the Censorate, the Taxation Bureau and other officials, who were all here to supervise, and they were really checking them layer by layer.

Not only that, everyone has to search before getting started, including officials at the prime minister level such as Han Yi.

Because this Wumingfang has a very strict set of rules.

What is a system? In fact, it means that everyone is equal. If there is privilege in the system, it will be difficult to last because the loophole will become larger and larger, but privileges cannot disappear, so we can only constantly change and adjust.

It turns out that so many classes gather together, birds of feathers will definitely be gathering together, but now many nobles have become merchants, so it cannot be said that merchants and merchants stand together, and gentry stand together, which is no longer easy to distinguish. Various classes stand together and discuss the same thing. This is actually a very interesting phenomenon, and everyone enjoys it very much, as if it is a feast without alcohol.

"Brother Han, I didn't expect it to be so strict."

Yuwen Xiumi looked around for a long time and saw that the surrounding area was full of imperial guards, and they were fully armed, with sharp swords and guns. The security had definitely reached the palace level, which they did not expect.

Han Yi smiled and said, "Aren't you talking nonsense? If you print an extra penny, then we will have to lose a penny. If you are not strict, I will go bankrupt next year."

"Just Brother Han's wealth, it is much harder to go bankrupt than to make money for us." Yuwen Xiumi flattered.

Dou Yi nodded and said, "We can feel much more at ease when the court can do this."

He Ruohan said again: "Brother Han, I heard that the court will soon promulgate the strictest currency bill ever. Anyone who dares to mint coins privately in the future will face very severe punishment."

Han Yi nodded and said, "It's because the court issued currency, which is considered based on market demand. It has a very careful formula, because if there are too many currencies, it will lead to depreciation of the currency and will cause great harm to the market. This must be strictly controlled. At the same time, I also hope that you businessmen can refuse to accept those inferior currencies. Anyway, the court, the gold shop, and the Yuan shop will not be able to accept those privately minted coins."

"If the court could issue enough currency, who would use those coins?" Yuwen Xiumi said carelessly.

He Ruohan nodded and said, "We know this, but what if it is a fake voucher?"

Han Yi smiled and said, "Whoever wants to make a voucher with fakes is not necessary to take that risk. You can come to me directly, and I can give him 10,000 yuan."

Yuwen Xiumi laughed: "Brother Han, are you taking this seriously?"

Han Yi said: "Our gold store vouchers have been around for some years. Have you seen who can forge them? This time, vouchers will use more complex technologies. If you want to crack these technologies, not to mention whether they can succeed, even if you succeed, you will not be able to do it without seven or eight years. When they successfully research, I will launch more advanced vouchers. I am full of confidence."

All the businessmen smiled and nodded.

In fact, vouchers have always used black technology, from paper to printing, which is very, very advanced. It is the largest technology in the world today, and this is also the fundamental reason why vouchers can succeed.

Qian Dafang suddenly glanced at a group of old men standing not far away and said, "Brother Han, you have read the gentry daily recently."

"Yes, yes, the contents in the Aristocratic Daily have recently aroused a lot of public opinion."

"The Aristocratic Daily started talking to our businessmen, which is so weird."

"Isn't it? There will be no conspiracy in this, right?"

"I hope it's not. We honest businessmen are not opponents of those scholars and officials!"

......

When it comes to the Aristocratic Daily, these merchants began to chatter. The article in the Aristocratic Daily attracted the attention of many people, and everyone was also talking about it. The Aristocratic Daily tried what it felt like to be in short supply.

The honest businessman? Han Yi only found it funny. He looked at these businessmen deeply and said, "I have read all the contents of the Aristocratic Daily, and I think it's pretty good."

Qian Dafang said, "But this is too strange. How can the gentry talk to our businessmen? Brother Han, you said there is no such thing as...."

"conspiracy?"

"Um."

Qian Dafang nodded straight.

The rest of the businessmen looked at Han Yi.

Han Yi smiled and said, "The conspiracy is actually not a question."

"That's what it is." Qian Dafang said nervously.

"It depends on how you look at it." Han Yi said: "Actually, that article fundamentally analyzes why businessmen have been oppressed. Of course, there are external factors, but it is mainly the businessmen's own problems. If businessmen are like gentlemen, will they still despise businessmen?"

Zhao Sijia said laughing and crying: "If a businessman is like a gentleman, then what business is there?"
To be continued...