On the second day, Li Zhi officially held a meeting of the main key points. This was not a trivial matter with Tubo’s diplomacy. It has always been the most important relationship between the Tang Dynasty and the outside world. Now this is a change of major policies. It cannot be said that Li Zhi, Li Ji and Han Yi made the decision. Therefore, this meeting was not only the participation of the ministers of the key points, but also the commanders such as Qi Bi He Li, officials of the six ministries, several great scholars from Hongwenguan, and Queen Wu Meiniang.

This diplomacy involves all aspects, and now Wu Meiniang is in charge of government affairs, so it is impossible not to let her participate.

Everyone is used to Wu Meiniang sitting next to Li Zhi.

Although Zhang Wenguan and other civil officials had very tough tone, they said that they must prevent Tubo from being cautious and cautious in the face of the surface and the back, but their meaning was still the same as Han Yi expected, that is, if Tubo is really sincere, they should make peace with them and not use swords and guns.

Although generals like Qibi Heli and others wanted to fight, it seemed that now was not the time to start a war, because the Taiyuan plan had just been launched, and the South China Sea was developing again, and the domestic development was also very good. Tubo was already coming with sincerity. If they rejected others, there seemed to be no reason.

The conditions given by Tubo this time are indeed very sincere.

"I oppose peace with Tubo."

Wu Meiniang, who had been silent all the time, suddenly spoke.

The hall suddenly became silent, and everyone looked at her in surprise.

Li Zhi said curiously: "What does the queen mean?"

Wu Meiniang said, "Your Majesty, what Tubo has done in the past few years has told us that the Tubo people are not trustworthy. They stabbed us in the back again and again. This is tolerant, but who is intolerable. Moreover, this mountain cannot tolerate two tigers. Even if it is not now, they will definitely be enemies with us in the future. I believe that we cannot make peace with them. Not only that, we should also maintain suppression of Tubo and limit our contacts with them as much as possible. Especially in terms of trade, when they were poor and left alone, our Tang Dynasty provided various technologies to help them develop. However, after they became strong, they repeatedly opposed us. We can no longer be fooled. We trapped them on the plateau."

Zhang Wenguan said: "When Songzan Gampo was reigned, our relationship was always very good. The struggles in recent years were all because Lu Dongzan was cunning and ambition. Now Lu Dongzan has passed away. It is very likely that Tubo would change Lu Dongzan's policies. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so how can he refuse rashly?"

Wu Meiniang said, "But the Lu Dongzan family still controls Tubo. In addition, the Tubo people are all a group of barbarians. They have never read books and don't know what integrity is. How can we believe it all."

Zheng Shanxing suddenly said: "If we don't agree, the Tubo side will definitely think that we are going to use troops against them, and they may take the initiative and start a war against us."

Wu Meiniang said: "Then fight with them and deal with the wild beasts. Only by killing them can we get permanent peace. I think it is impossible to promote peace through negotiations."

Li Zhi's eyes flashed with displeasure when he heard this.

When Qi Bi Heli saw someone taking the lead, he said, "I think what the queen said is not without reason."

Wu Meiniang felt nervous. Didn’t it mean that no one supported me? Yu Guang glanced at Han Yi a little, and saw that the guy was very calm, so he felt relieved inexplicably.

When Hao Chujun saw Qi Zhuhe and He Li jumped out, he was anxious and immediately said: "Empress, General Qi Zhuhe, don't forget that the Taiyuan plan has just begun, and the South China Sea is still unaware of success or failure. This side has rashly started a war with Tubo again. And when Tubo has such sincere reconciliation, how can we explain to the Northwest region and Tuyuhun? Now Tubo is willing to retreat to the Northwest, which has always been what the people in the Northwest are willing to see."

Li Zhi nodded and said, "Yes! If I don't agree, it will inevitably lead to a war. Northwest and Tuyuhun will definitely become the main battlefields. They will definitely not support this war in their hearts, and they cannot understand why we should do this. Now the people of the Northwest have completely integrated into our Central Plains. If you are not careful, the efforts over the past ten years may be in vain. I decided to see this matter like this. Shangshu Ling, it is up to you to negotiate with Qinling. After you have finished the negotiation, I will meet him again."

Han Yi clasped his fists and said, "I obey the order."

Zhang Wenguan and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

Wu Meiniang stumbled several times, but finally she refused to make a sound.

After the meeting, as soon as Li Zhi left Liangyi Hall, he said to Wu Meiniang beside him: "Do you know what you are talking about just now?"

He was really angry because he had considered it repeatedly and weighed the pros and cons, and still believed that reconciliation was very beneficial to the Tang Dynasty at this time. In addition, his physical condition also reduced his aura a lot. He had to do his best to eliminate Tubo, which was not in line with the interests of the Tang Dynasty and prevent Tubo from expanding here. This was in line with the ultimate interests of the Tang Dynasty. Tubo wanted to go to Tianzhu, but he couldn't stop him. Tianzhu was not a sphere of influence of the Tang Dynasty, so let them go. This was originally a good talk, and everything was going on as Li Zhi expected. It was Wu Meiniang who just interrupted her words and almost gave her the general. If this was the case, there might be many variables.

Wu Meiniang said: "Your Majesty, of course I know what I am talking about. I always think that the Tubo people are determined not to believe it. Your Majesty can only use this as a delaying strategy, not as a long-term strategy. We still have to find a way to eliminate Tubo."

"It's really a woman's opinion, you don't have to worry about this."

After Li Zhi finished speaking, he quickly left. He didn't want Wu Meiniang to interfere with military and national affairs. He asked Wu Meiniang to sit here, just let her know what was going on. Just treat you as a mute. Unexpectedly, Wu Meiniang not only spoke out, but also had a disagreement with him. He had never discussed it with him in advance. This made him very unhappy. It makes sense that couples cannot work together.

Of course, he didn't dare to say that to Wu Meiniang in the past. He was still a little afraid of it, but because of the world and the crisis, he had already said anything bad. With the first chapter, there would definitely be a second chapter. In addition, Wu Meiniang's power in the court has been shattered, so he was not so afraid of Wu Meiniang.

Wu Meiniang looked at Li Zhi's back as she was angrily gone, not only was there no displeasure at all, but there was a smile in her eyes.

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"Oh." Qi Bi Heli sighed and shot at Ashinami. Xue Rengui and other generals said: "Everyone, I actually agree with the queen's suggestion. Tubo cannot believe this!"

Xue Rengui said: "Although that is the case, the Secretary of the Central Committee said it makes sense. Now that the country is developing so well, reconciliation with Tubo at this stage is more beneficial to our Tang Dynasty. If we start a war rashly, as long as we cannot fight quickly, it will be difficult for us to explain to the people of the world. Your Majesty can understand this way of thinking."

Ashinami shot: "Actually, the people of the Central Plains have no good feelings for Tubo, and the soldiers of Guanzhong also want to fight. However, if they send troops, Tuyuhun and the northwest region will become the first front, and both sides are developing with all their strength. They definitely don't want to start a war. If they don't get their full support, we may not be able to win."

Qi Bihe Li said: "Of course I understand this, otherwise I would object from the beginning."

All the signs also reflected the complex feelings of the Tang Dynasty towards Tubo. Not to mention the plains, even the mountains, the Tang Dynasty had already taken action, but it was a plateau. And it was so high that it would be too expensive to fight, and it would be too little profit. At this time, Tubo was still a unified regime. It was spread out all the risks, and it was far better than fighting. It was that simple.

After Li Zhi made the decision, Han Yi began to engage in more in-depth negotiations with Qinling.

After three days of negotiations, a series of mutual trust and friendship agreements were finally reached.

First of all, Tubo is still a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty, and it maintains the original tribute and enthronement system. If Tubo wants to replace Zanpu, Li Zhi must enthronement.

Secondly, Tubo reduced the number of troops stationed in Tuyuhun's border, and could not exceed 20,000, while the Tang Dynasty could not increase the number of troops stationed in Tuyuhun and maintain the original 40,000 troops stationed in Tuyuhun.

This is also the focus of debate between the two sides.

Of course, Tubo hopes for the same size of troops, but Han Yi also came up with many very powerful statements. Our 40,000 garrisons are to defend the entire territory of Tuyuhun. Tuyuhun only has a small number of troops, and they are specifically for protecting the queen. Tubo's garrisons here are for Tuyuhun. The slaves of Tubo are soldiers, and the people are also soldiers, and they can be mobilized at any time. We are professional soldiers. Unless the Tubo side reduces the local young men to 20,000, the Tang Dynasty will be willing. Besides, there are military forces of the Bailan tribe there.

You must reduce it to 20,000 to balance.

In the end, Qinling compromised. This was a very sincere compromise. How could it be proved that Tubo no longer covets Tuyuhun's territory. It was very simple to withdraw his troops.

In addition, Chuyue and Gongyue were completely introduced to the northwest and moved directly to the plateau. With the Kunlun Mountains as the boundary, they divided their respective spheres of influence. In exchange, the Tang Dynasty recognized the flow of Xintou River to the north and south, belonging to Tubo. However, Qinling also accepted Han Yi's suggestion to establish a trade market locally because it was also a major transportation rush. Although the military forces of the Tang Dynasty had not yet penetrated there, the trade in the northwest could still pass.

Also, it is to set up a trade market in Tuyuhun to promote exchanges between the people on both sides. However, in terms of this mutual trading, Han Yi has set many rules, that is, some key raw materials for both sides must be reviewed and cannot be traded at will, but it does not mean that they cannot be traded at will. It is just to increase the cost of buying and selling. It seems to be protecting the interests of both parties, but in fact it is to safeguard the interests of Han Yi's smuggling team. If all of this is open, then smuggling will have no meaning and restrictions must be given.

No one knows this, only Han Yi understands it in his heart, but it is just a very minor thing and it will be negotiated soon.

After this negotiation, the two sides drew a very clear boundary line and erased all disputed areas.

At the beginning, no one expected that this Tubo mission would achieve such significant results.

If all implementation is implemented, it can definitely be said that Tubo and the Tang Dynasty have turned a new page.

Although the people of Chang'an have so bad impression of Tubo that they cannot be worse, they still support this agreement very much. After all, the people do not want to fight, and the emperor and nobles are not going to charge in war. Life is good now, and no one wants to make any changes.

However, the Tang Dynasty had to send people to Tuyuhun and sign another four-party contract with the Bailan tribe and Tubo.

Li Zhi decided to let his nineteenth emperor uncle go to Tuyuhun to sign a contract with Tubo.

The emperor’s uncle is doing this, and he has actually agreed to run errands.

As for the marriage, when Li Zhi met Qinling, he said that when he met Qinling, he would say that if the relationship between the two parties became friendly, he would have to be more kinship. If he married at this time, it would seem like a woman was exchanged for peace. This did not conform to the current status of the Tang Dynasty, and this contract would also appear to be very fragile.

Tubo did not seek too much, but asked to give the gift to the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty also accepted it, and gave more rebates when Qinling left. Originally, with Han Yi's personality, it was impossible to give more rebates, but because Tubo did make the Tang Dynasty feel full of sincerity this time, it would be okay to give more.

Speaking of which, Han Yi didn't care much about the entire negotiation, and he had always been very relaxed. He didn't rack his brains and fought with Lu Dongzan there like the negotiations with Lu Dongzan. Because the situation was different, Han Yi's plan had reached this point. So whether Tubo came with sincerity or not, he had to fight Tubo. In his opinion, this was not a new chapter, it was just a suspension.

Han Yi still focused on internal development, so after sending Qinling away, he came to Jinxing.

"This is the design drawing of the new dyeing workshop."

Han Yi handed a drawing to Sangmu, which was drawn during the negotiations and reminded him: "Remember, select young, loyal, and high-quality craftsmen to enter the new dyeing workshop."

Sang Mu nodded and said, "My benefactor, please rest assured. After years of training, we are no shortage of talents now."

"That's good!" Han Yi nodded with a smile and said, "Also, after the winter trade ends this year, we may place vouchers on our Beiting Gold Store. You have to start preparing now."

Sang Mu nodded and suddenly said, "My benefactor, we have counted the data for the first half of this year, but we found a bad signal."

Han Yi said: "What signal?"

Sang Mudao: "In the past few years, the amount of deposits that people come to our financial bank has been increasing, but the growth rate in the first half of this year has begun to decline."

Han Yi couldn't help but frowned when she heard this and said, "I haven't heard of any negative news about Jinxing!"

Sang Mu said: "Our Jinxing has been operating very well all the time. This is without warning, and we are also very surprised."

Han Yi thought for a while and suddenly said, "Maybe this is not a bad thing."

Sang Mu looked at him curiously.

Han Yi said: "When our Jinchang just started savings business, everyone was working on interest, but now the economy is developing so well, this little interest is hard to attract the people. People's deposits are actually saving money. Saving money is a conservative mentality and lacks a sense of security for the future. For example, if I can guarantee that I will not be unemployed for twenty years and have a stable income, then I can plan and use it reasonably instead of just knowing to save money. After all, who doesn't want to eat meat every meal, it's okay to have no money, and even if I have money in my pocket, you can enjoy it. In this way, you can investigate the sales situation of each store, and you should be able to see some insights from the consumption situation of the people."

Sang Mu nodded and said, "I will send someone to investigate immediately."

After talking with Sang Mu, Han Yi stopped by to the backyard and planned to chat with Xiaopang, but as soon as he arrived at the backyard, he saw Gu Qingcheng sitting alone in the yard.

"Wow! So lonely! Where are they?"

Hanyi stationers smiled at the door.

Gu Qingcheng glanced at Han Yi and replied: "They are rehearsing the new drama in the building."

"They are really too idle." Han Yi smiled and shook her head, saying, "Okay, I'll go over and join in the fun."

Gu Qingcheng suddenly said: "You wouldn't leave me here alone before."

Han Yi sighed: "Although this lie is very beautiful, you will feel tired of hearing it too much."

Gu Qingcheng sneered and said, "It's really funny to say this from your mouth."

Han Yi shook his head and said, "At least, it's you who are cheating on me, not me who are cheating on you."

Gu Qingcheng said: "Why don't you say it? You have always been willing to listen to my lies."

Han Yi smiled and said, "It can be said that, but the problem is that I don't want to listen anymore."

Gu Qingcheng smiled and said, "Power can change a person as expected."

Han Yi said: "I haven't changed, it's just that the situation and demand are different. Merchants are like this. You can't think that the merchant has changed because of the price of mutton. If the merchant changes, the price will not increase."

Gu Qingcheng was silent for a little, and said, "I want to talk to you."
Chapter completed!