Chapter 446 Volume 4 Reactions of various countries

Author: Going to Drunk People

Chapter 446 Volume 4 Reactions of various countries

How could Li Chengqian tell Duan Lun how he persuaded the countries in the Western Regions?

Are you telling them that only he, Li Chengqian, can protect the countries in the Western Regions?

impossible.

There are things that can be done but cannot be said.

After seeing Duan Lun off, Li Chengqian and his party returned to their temporary residence.

Logically speaking, the best residence in Qihe City is naturally Murong Xiaojun's palace.

However, Li Chengqian did not stay at Murong Xiaojun's palace.

"Where is Changle?" Li Chengqian asked casually.

Chunhua heard this and immediately said: "I just finished today's homework, and I'm practicing martial arts in the backyard right now."

Li Chengqian nodded and immediately walked towards the backyard.

Speaking of which, Changle is also quite pitiful.

Although he has a noble status, he really has no relatives in this bitter cold land of the northwest except his fake brother.

So now that he finally had a moment of free time, he really wanted to make it up to this little guy.

That night, Li Chengqian was chatting with Changle.

Of course, just because he is so laid-back, does not mean that everyone is as laid-back as him.

This evening, the entire Chuihe City seemed busy.

Businessmen from various countries are looking for possible business opportunities, and missions from various countries are also secretly hooking up.

After all, the rise of the Ming Dynasty had a decisive impact on the entire northwest.

As for the officials of the Ming Dynasty, they were not idle.

The next day, the 20th day of the ninth month of the seventh year of Zhenguan.

As the first ray of sunlight shone on Water River City, the originally quiet city once again ushered in the hustle and bustle.

Today is the day when Li Chengqian receives envoys from various countries, so the Ming Dynasty has also made arrangements early.

Li Chengqian also summoned many officials from the Ming Dynasty at the temporary residence early in the morning.

"Are you all ready?" Li Chengqian sat at the top and asked.

Puxiruo, who was ranked first among the civil servants, heard the words and went out to the palace to say: "Go back to your highness, everything is ready."

Li Chengqian nodded and looked at everyone in the hall, feeling very satisfied.

Although the Ming Dynasty was founded not long ago, he also had many talented people under his command.

Not to mention current and future famous generals such as Qibi Heli, Niu Jinda, and Xue Rengui, Wang Xuance, Changsun Chong, and Wan Qipu can also be regarded as outstanding figures of the moment.

Seeing Li Chengqian nod, Puxi immediately arranged for people to bring in the envoys from various countries.

Not long after, envoys from various countries headed by Duan Lun filed in.

"See King Ming Ming." Everyone bowed and saluted.

Li Chengqian waved his hand and said: "No courtesy."

"This is the founding of the Ming Dynasty. I am very happy that you can come to watch the ceremony." Li Chengqian said with a smile.

"King Ming is so polite." Lu Dongzan said with a smile, "Our two countries live next to each other. Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, I, Tibet, will naturally come to give you a generous gift."

What he said was indeed true. What Tubo sent was indeed a generous gift.

Not only Tubo, but all the congratulatory gifts from all over the world are actually not light.

But Li Chengqian smiled when he heard this. He understood what this guy meant. Wasn't he just asking about Daming's return gift?

The reason why they send heavy gifts is to get some rewards in return.

If the return gift is arms, that would be the best thing.

"Everyone is appreciative." Li Chengqian said, "This king will definitely keep this deep friendship between all countries in mind!

To be honest, the congratulatory gifts from various countries are indeed beyond my expectation. Everyone knows that the Ming Dynasty has just established its country, and it is at a time when resources are scarce. The congratulatory gifts sent by various countries can be regarded as a solution to my problem.

Ming Dynasty’s urgent need.”

"King Ming is so polite." Lu Dongzan also smiled. Although he wanted to ask the Ming Dynasty what the royal court's return gift was, he couldn't ask no matter how thick-skinned he was.

"Your Highness, this is the credential formally submitted by me, Datang." At this moment, Duan Lun came out, took out the credential that Li Er had prepared earlier and handed it over.

Upon seeing this, Li Chengqian gave Eunuch Yuan a look, and Eunuch Yuan immediately stepped forward to take Duan Lun's credentials.

Not only Duan Lun, but also envoys from various countries who saw this, also submitted their credentials.

Li Chengqian casually flipped through the credentials of each country without saying much.

In fact, there is nothing interesting about this thing. It is just some official words, but in fact it has no content.

"Your Highness, when the foreign minister is leaving, Your Majesty has given instructions for the foreign minister to discuss with His Highness before starting the border trade." At this moment, Duan Lun took the lead and said.

Datang has indeed received dividends from commercial taxes in the past year.

Although Datang was still a large agricultural country, it would be a good thing for Datang itself if it could make up for it through commercial taxes.

But when it comes to commercial taxes, both Li Er and the officials of the Tang Dynasty were surprised to find that in the commercial taxes of the Tang Dynasty, the goods of the Ming Dynasty accounted for a proportion that cannot be ignored.

Therefore, opening up border trade has become something everyone in Datang wants to do.

As the saying goes, if there is no benefit, don't start early. As long as it is beneficial, anything can be put aside.

As soon as Duan Lun finished speaking, Lu Dongzan also stood up and said: "Your Highness, I, Tubo, am also willing to exchange information with the Ming Dynasty."

Of course, Tubo also wanted a share of such a good thing.

Not only them, but also Xue Yantuo and other countries in the Western Regions, who is not willing to do business with the Ming Dynasty?

After all, the location of the Ming Dynasty Palace is really amazing.

I was born to thrive in business.

After hearing this, Li Chengqian smiled and said: "Don't worry, everyone, the Ming Dynasty also has plans in this regard. I have already communicated with the Ministry of Household Affairs and will probably build two border trade ports in the Ming Dynasty. The specific matters will be discussed here.

The king has arranged for Pu Shangshu to start preparations."

For Li Chengqian, this is indeed something he needs to consider.

If nothing else, letting go of trade would be of great benefit to the Ming Dynasty and not a single harm.

Hearing what Li Chengqian said, Gu Jianzhang immediately asked: "I wonder where the trade ports of the Ming Dynasty are?"

They, the King of Zhao, want nothing now. If they can win a trade port for the King of Ming, it will definitely be an opportunity for them, the King of Zhao.

After all, everything produced by the Ming court is very popular.

"As for the trade ports, the details have not been decided yet." Li Chengqian smiled and said, "After all, with the Ming Dynasty's ability, it can only build two border trade ports, so the locations must be carefully chosen."

Hearing what he said, envoys from various countries were tempted.

Nowadays, the gadgets developed by Ming Dynasty are still very popular.

If they can get this bonus, it will be a good thing for them.

However, the two trade ports Li Chengqian mentioned put them in a difficult position.

After all, everyone wants to reap dividends from this trading port.

A typical wolf has more meat but less meat.

Of course, there is a reason why Li Chengqian only mentioned two trade ports.

This is a very precise value.

If there are more, it will seem too low-priced, but if there is only one, everyone will understand that it must be with Datang.

After all, whether in terms of relationships or actual interests, there will definitely be close trade exchanges between the Ming Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty.

So if there is only one, you don’t have to think about it.

But Li Chengqian mentioned two trade ports, which means that everyone still has a chance.

As for who this opportunity will fall to, it all depends on their own abilities.

This time, everyone understood.

We didn’t say much at the moment. We were all not fools. We were going to have an in-depth exchange with Li Chengqian or officials from the Ming Dynasty in private.

"Your Highness," Xue Yantuo's envoy said, "I wonder if the Ming Dynasty's ordnance will still be sold to the outside world? I remember that the Ming Dynasty sold it to the Western Turks before.

Now that the Western Turks have surrendered to Your Highness, I, Xue Yantuo, am also willing..."

Before Li Chengqian could reply, Goguryeo's envoy immediately stood up and said, "Your Highness, Goguryeo is also interested in purchasing some Ming Dynasty ordnance."
To be continued...