The World Heroes 86_The World Heroes full text is free to read_Chapter 86 The Ultimatum comes from

Yang Shidao had been in Chang'an for nearly half a month. His mission to Chang'an was to appease the Tang Dynasty and explain to the Li Tang court that the issuance of silver and money in the Sui Dynasty would not affect the Tang Dynasty.

Out of respect between countries, Li Yuan ordered Prince Li Jiancheng and Minister of Rites Yang Gongren to be the full-powered responders to the Sui envoy.

But so far, Prince Li Jiancheng only met Yang Shidao the next day. The two sides simply talked for half an hour before it ended. Almost half a month passed, and this mission was not over yet. The Tang Dynasty seemed to have forgotten the envoys of the Sui Dynasty.

In fact, this is not an forgetfulness, but a deadlock, nor is it the Tang Dynasty's failure to pay attention to the silver of the Sui Dynasty. On the contrary, the Tang court was extremely nervous about the Sui Dynasty's upcoming silver and money. If a large amount of silver poured into the Tang Dynasty, it would bring disastrous consequences to the Tang Dynasty's terrible money and expensive goods.

At the beginning of the year, the Sui Dynasty used Daye copper coins to buy Chang'an's supplies in large quantities, causing the prices of Chang'an to soar, causing the Tang court to suffer enough. They still remember it freshly, so the Sui Dynasty would introduce silver and money, which made the Chang'an court and the country in a state of extreme anxiety.

The key to Yang Shidao's cold encounter in Chang'an is that the Sui Dynasty's explanation is meaningless, just like slapping the Tang Dynasty in the face and asking if it hurts. From Li Yuan to Li Jiancheng, they all think that the Sui Dynasty's explanation is insincere, so Li Jiancheng naturally did not want to see Yang Shidao.

However, Yang Shidao's treatment in Chang'an was very good. He lived in the distinguished guest hall of Honglu Temple. He lived alone in a building covering an area of ​​more than ten acres, just like a royal garden.

The pavilions, towers, precious flowers, plants and trees, clear and transparent pools, twelve charming and dancing maids, the wine and food delivered to the imperial chefs of the palace almost made him forget his feelings and not miss the Sui Dynasty.

Half a month passed in a flash. What Yang Shidao did every day was to meet old friends. He wandered around the neighborhoods of Chang'an and remembered his youth. Deputy envoy Zhang Liang had already led his entourage back first, and only Yang Shidao stayed in Chang'an.

Although the distinguished guest hall he lives in had all kinds of delicacies, he would dine in a wine shop outside the west city of Chang'an every noon. The wine shop was called Shuxiang Restaurant. It was originally opened by a Shu person and changed its owners frequently. It has a history of forty years in Chang'an. This wine shop was once owned by Yang Shidao's grandfather, and now it belongs to a wealthy businessman in the Western Regions.

Yang Shidao explained to the officials who accompanied him why he came here to dine here every day at noon. "This tavern can evoke his childhood memories."

At noon that day, as usual, Yang Shidao arrived at the Shuxiangguan Restaurant in a carriage at noon. The Tang Dynasty official who came with him was Zheng Songting, the Shaoqing of the Honglu Temple.

Zheng Songting was born in the Zheng family of Xingyang. He was the brother of the Crown Princess and naturally also the direct confidant of Prince Li Jiancheng. He was responsible for accompanying Yang Shidao. Half a month has passed.

"Yang Xiangguo, aren't you tired of eating in this tavern? Why don't I take you to a teaching house in Pingkangfang? I guarantee that you don't want to leave again."

In fact, Zheng Songting was a little tired of eating. When he saw that Yang Shidao came to this restaurant again, he couldn't help but frown.

Master Yang laughed, "I haven't been in Chang'an for too long. It's only one day to stay here, but I'm not just for the sake of having a meal."

Zheng Songting laughed dryly, "It turns out that Yang Xiangguo is a passionate person, okay! The teachings are not important."

The two approached the restaurant, and a friend came out with a smile on his face, "It turns out that Yang Xiangguo and Zheng Shaoqing are here. The shop is honored. Please go to the second floor. The seat is ready."

The two went up the second floor. They had a special seat, located in the corner by the window, which was relatively low-key and quiet. They sat down. At this time, when Yang Shidao saw a friend winking at him, he stood up and smiled and said, "I'll go and make some convenience, Zheng Shaoqing sits for a moment!"

"Precautionary Yang!"

Yang Shidao walked downstairs toward the backyard. As soon as he walked down the stairs, a friend quickly stuffed a roll of paper into his palm. Yang Shidao walked to the backyard without saying a word.

When he found a place where no one was left, he opened the paper scroll and was a Yang Yuanqing's order transferred from the Chang'an Intelligence Hall: "Stop the issuance of silver and money, and close the silver mine, to show the greatest sincerity of the Sui Dynasty." Below is Yang Yuanqing's autograph.

Although this restaurant has nothing to do with the Sui Dynasty, the shopkeeper is a member of the Sui Dynasty Intelligence Hall. Yang Shidao comes here to have dinner every day, and communicates information with Yang Yuanqing through the channels of this restaurant. It can be said that what he is waiting for is Yang Yuanqing's order, which is enough to break the deadlock in front of him.

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In the afternoon, Yang Shidao followed Zheng Songting to the East Palace. He asked to see Prince Li Jiancheng, and the two sides re-discussed the issuance of money. Soon, a guard hurried out of the palace gate and bowed to Yang Shidao who was waiting outside the palace gate: "Your Highness the Crown Prince summoned me, please follow me!"

The crown prince Li Jiancheng of the early Tang Dynasty was the crown prince with real power in the Tang Dynasty. Although Li Shimin was named Shangshu Ling, in fact, the government affairs of the Tang Dynasty were in his hands. Except for some important military and national government affairs that needed to be reported to his father Li Yuan, Li Jiancheng generally made the final decision on matters.

In government affairs, Li Yuan trusted him very much. This trust was established as early as when Li Yuan was a minister of the Sui Dynasty. For many years, Li Jiancheng had never been an official and had always been his father's right-hand assistant to help him handle various official affairs. After becoming the crown prince, this cooperative relationship between him and his father was preserved.

Despite this, Li Jiancheng still felt that his position as a prince was shaking day by day, rather than consolidating day by day. His mother favored his second brother and his father's trust in his second brother made him increasingly uneasy. Especially recently, two major events have happened, which have directly shaken his prince's foundation.

First, he formed the Jinwu Guard and was responsible for patrolling Chang'an City, and appointed King Yong Li Daoxuan as the general of the Jinwu Guard. The young Li Daoxuan was Li Shimin's confidant.

The Jinwu Guard drew 12,000 elite soldiers from the various armies in Guanzhong, all of which were drawn from the troops controlled by Li Shimin. This was equivalent to Li Shimin indirectly controlling Chang'an City.

The second is Tang Feng's expansion of power, which was originally responsible for collecting external intelligence. Now his father added another power to Tang Feng, namely internal surveillance, and there was no limit on the scope of surveillance. In other words, Tang Feng could monitor civil and military officials.

Although this internal audit power was not implemented on a large scale due to strong opposition from the important officials in the court, Li Jiancheng received news that Tang Feng was already monitoring some ministers, and these two major events made Li Jiancheng extremely worried. As long as the conditions were ripe, Li Shimin could launch a palace coup.

But Li Jiancheng did not dare to remind his father. As long as he spoke, his father would definitely scold him for being dark and despicable, and could only find an opportunity to ask other ministers to remind his father.

In the study of the Prince of Xiande Hall, Li Jiancheng was reviewing memorials like usual. His government affairs were extremely heavy. He had to review more than 100 memorials every day, and most of them were the final decision-makers. If he made a mistake, he would need to take responsibility. Therefore, Li Jiancheng was extremely cautious and had to be busy until very late every day before he could rest.

At this time, a guard walked to the door of the study and reported, "Report to Your Highness, the Sui envoy Yang Prime Minister asked for a visit, saying that there was an important matter to discuss with Your Highness."

Li Jiancheng is also preparing to take time to talk to Yang Shidao in the past two days. They cannot continue to stalemate indefinitely. The Tang Dynasty’s request was that the Sui Dynasty close the silver mine, otherwise all trade with the Sui Dynasty would be completely cut off.

This is the last countermeasure of the Tang Dynasty, which cut off all exchanges with the Sui Dynasty, including personnel and materials. In this way, even if someone smuggles, the amount of materials used by Sui Dynasty silver to buy Tang Dynasty will not be too large.

But Yang Shidao has not answered, which made Li Jiancheng a little impatient. At this time, when Yang Shidao's arrival, Li Jiancheng did not refuse, and immediately nodded, "Please ask him to meet at Wuben Hall."

Wuben Hall is the deliberation hall where Li Jiancheng and his ministers discussed government affairs. It was on the other side of the side hall. Soon, two guards led Yang Shidao to Wuben Hall. Li Jiancheng had already arrived and waited for him first.

Yang Shidao immediately stepped forward and bowed, "Sui minister Yang Shidao met His Highness the Prince of Tang!"

Li Jiancheng smiled slightly, "Please sit down Yang Xiangguo!"

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Master Yang sat down, and Li Jiancheng also sat down on the head. He asked with a smile: "Have you lived in Yang Xiangguo in the past half month? Are there any negligence?"

Yang Shidao hurriedly bowed and said, "Thank you for your concern. Shidao lives very well and takes good care of all aspects. He has not interfered with freedom. Shidao expresses his deep gratitude!"

Li Jiancheng laughed and said, "You are the prime minister of the Sui Dynasty! You have a noble status and of course you are a distinguished guest of our Tang Dynasty. This is what you should do."

After pausing, Li Jiancheng asked again: "I wonder if Yang Xiangguo has a new reply after half a month of consideration? I hope we can end the talks happily."

Yang Shidao smiled faintly, "In fact, I have received the latest order from His Highness the King of Chu two days ago. I have been looking for an opportunity to have a good talk with His Highness. I have not come until today. I am sorry to let His Highness wait for a long time!"

Li Jiancheng was excited and asked quickly: "I wonder what His Highness the King of Chu is?"

"His Highness of the King of Chu said that in order to show our great sincerity in the Sui Dynasty, we can accept the requests made by the Tang Dynasty."

Li Jiancheng was overjoyed, "In other words, you promised to close the Huining County Silver Mine, is that right?"

Yang Shidao nodded solemnly, "Not only is it closing the silver mine in Huining County, but we have officially decided to stop the issuance of silver and money. I can say frankly that this is not for your court, but the King of Chu cannot bear to deprive the wealth of ordinary people in Guanzhong and Bashu and cannot bear to let them bear high food prices. In our opinion, the people in Guanzhong and Bashu will sooner or later be the people of the Great Sui."

Li Jiancheng snorted coldly, "Is it your people of the Sui Dynasty?"

Yang Shidao squinted his eyes and smiled, "Don't your highness think that the people of Hedong and Hebei are also people of the Tang Dynasty?"

Li Jiancheng was stunned for a while, and he nodded slowly, "Well, in the future, whether it is the Sui Dynasty or the Tang Dynasty, the people of the world will be the other party's people."

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