Chapter 783 Hou Junji's judgment

In the Gaochang State, all the civil and military officials in the court, including the Gaochang State Lord Qu Wentai, who was sitting in the upper throne, all looked at Chu Yi, the special envoy who had just returned from the Tang Dynasty in the middle of the court with surprise and incredible expressions.

The general appearance has not changed, the arms and legs are still there, and he is still carefree, with a beard all over his face showing his rough nature. Yes, he still has the reckless look of a heartless look. The only difference is that his originally burly figure has been significantly reduced by one circle compared to half a year ago and has lost weight.

"Thank you for your hard work in General Chu!" Looking at Chu Yi's half-shrinkable figure, it was not difficult to guess the difficulties he had during the Tang Dynasty. Qu Wentai sighed softly, suppressed the surprise and doubt in his heart and comforted him. No matter what, this was his general of Gaochang after all, and even if he abandoned his son, he had to do it. Now that he could come back alive, it was a surprise.

"Trust me, Wang Hongfu, I am going to the Tang Dynasty. Although there were some twists and turns during this period, it was still perfect in the end." Chu Yi bowed humbly and replied: "The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty has agreed to Your Majesty's request. From then on, I, Gaochang, have quit half and given some silk and some exquisite porcelain as a gift to Your Majesty."

"Oh?" Qu Wentai couldn't help but show a hint of joy when he heard this. He suddenly lowered his head and asked Chu Yi in the hall: "So, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was not angry, and he also agreed to our court's proposal?"

An unexpected joy.

It was a real surprise. Unexpectedly, Li Shimin agreed to their request to halve the tribute so readily. Compared with Qu Wentai's previous expectations of breaking up or fighting each other, this was indeed an unexpected surprise.

Half of the tribute and hundreds of thousands of stagnant silver coins were filled with joy, and Qu Wentai couldn't help but feel a little regretful. Why didn't he make this request to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty a few years ago? And why didn't he think about reducing the amount when he started to send Chu Yi to the Tang Dynasty?

While he was happy, Qu Wentai, who was sitting in the main hall, did not notice the court. His Prime Minister Qu Yifu and the general Hou Junji who came to the morning court today frowned, and did not show any joy because of the reduction of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

"In addition, I also brought back a long-term profitable 'contract' for my Gaochang people." After giving Qu Wentai a positive answer, Chu Yi bowed again and said: "Liu Yi, a rich businessman from the Tang Dynasty, intends to buy white chips from our court for a long time, and has signed a general contract with III. As long as His Majesty nods and agrees, it will take effect immediately."

As he said that, Chu Yi carefully took out the contract that Liu Yi handed over to him from his arms, and held it with both hands to respectfully serve.

"Liu Yi?" Qu Wentai raised his eyebrows slightly, glanced at Hou Junji who was standing upright in the hall, and asked Chu Yi with a voice: "Is it the Sanyuan Liu family who collected Bai Diezi a few months ago in my Gaochang territory?"

Qu Wentai was also secretly happy when he signaled the eunuch to hand over the contract. He was thinking about how to contact the Liu Chamber of Commerce again and then trade in order to calm down the complaints of the officials and the public in China for not selling the white folded pieces. He never thought that before they had already come up with a charter, Chu Yi had brought the signed contract back. This reckless boy can be regarded as a blessing.

"Hmm?!" Qu Wentai couldn't help but widen his eyes and made a sound of surprise in his mouth, which made all the civil and military officials look up at their masters. He didn't know what was written on the contract, which could make Qu Wentai, the lord of a country, speak out.

"Sure enough, even if the Majesty, who has always been calm, cannot withstand the temptation of this contract." Chu Yi, who had read the content of the contract in advance, could best understand the mood of their Majesty at the moment. Thinking about the time when he first saw this contract, he was not much better than his Majesty. He even stood up from the chair in surprise. If it weren't for Liu Yi's face, he wouldn't have believed that it was true.

"Under-limited acquisition?!"

“Ten years?!!”

"A hundred and fifty cents per 100 pounds?!!"

"And after ten years, you can renew your contract again!!"

Qu Wentai ordered people to hand over the contract to the hall and let the court officials circulate it. After a moment, the court heard a series of exclamations.

One hundred pounds per 150 ounces, and it is a ten-year no-count acquisition. This is the only one, let alone the conditions put forward by Liu Yi is just to let them go to business in Gaochang. Even if Liu Yi wants their land in Gaochang, Qu Wentai will not frown.

Think about the fact that in Gaochang, except for Baidiezi, there are few geographical environments that can cultivate crops. Think about the fact that most people in Gao still cannot guarantee food and clothing. The contract Chu Yi brought back today is undoubtedly a life-saving straw that can change all this.

"Are you all objecting to the contract brought back by General Chu?" He raised his hand lightly and suppressed the verdict in the court. Qu Wentai looked down and looked down and asked.

"Your Majesty," Seeing that no one was speaking from all over the world, Prime Minister Qu Yifu took the lead and reported to Qu Wentai: "If this contract is true and the Liu Chamber of Commerce can really buy it as promised, it will be a blessing for the people of Gaochang. It is a good move that benefits the country and the people, and I have no objection."

"I'm going to discuss it!"

"I'm going to discuss it!"

At this time, no one will stand up and no one will dare to stand up and oppose it. After all, this is related to the vital interests of every household and local official in Gaochang. No matter whether the contract is true or false, as long as the slightly smart official will not come out and get into trouble at this time.

"General Hou, what do you think?" Seeing that the civil and military officials in the court were all over the court, only Hou Junji had not spoken yet, and Qu Wentai couldn't help but lower his face and asked.

He knew the grudge between Hou Junji and Liu Yiuan, but if Hou Junji dared to ignore the interests of the people of the whole country with his own selfishness, Qu Wentai would never evade it. After all, what he wanted was a general who could think about Gaochang and belonged only to Gaochang, rather than a judge of the former Lord and a judge of other countries who were only for hatred in his heart.

"Wei Chen's proposal!" Hearing Qu Wentai's question, Hou Junji bent over and said, "And I suggest that it is best to gather all the excess white stacks in China before the New Year and sell them all."

"Oh?" Unexpectedly, Hou Junji, who had always hated Liu, would say such words. Qu Wentai, who was quite surprised, couldn't help but owed his body on the dragon throne, lowered his head and asked Hou Junji, "Why is this?"

"Because Li Shimin is going to send troops to my Gaochang Kingdom!" Hou Junji's words undoubtedly poured a scoop of cold water into a steaming hot oil pan, and the whole court became chaotic and noisy in an instant.

"Silent!!" Qu Wentai suddenly re-slapped the handle of the dragon chaise, shouted loudly, stopping the mixed voices in the court, and then looked at Hou Junji with a gloomy expression and said, "Why did Hou Aiqing say this? The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty has not agreed to my Gaochang's proposal, and has also sent Chu Aiqing safely back, so how could he raise troops to me Gaochang again?"

"Go back to Your Majesty!" Hou Junji bowed slowly and replied: "Since Wude Chu, Weichen entered the Qin Palace, he has followed Li Shimin to fight south and north for more than twenty years. He knows this person very well. For decades, except for the Binqiao Alliance between Zhenguan Chu and Jie Li in the Wei River, Li Shimin has endured it because of the situation, and has never seen him be afraid and accommodating to any country. For the same word as the country where he does not accept the jurisdiction, Li Shimin's attitude has always been the same word, war!"

"So," Hou Junji looked up at Qu Wentai and continued, "Li Shimin would not give up this provocation from Gaochang this time. He is very likely to send troops to conquer him to show his power in the Tang Dynasty."

"Since that's the case, why would he agree to our proposal and release General Chu Yi back?" Qu Wentai's face became a little dark, and he still asked unwillingly.

"It's just to confuse Your Majesty and my Gaochang court officials, and to wait for the best opportunity to send troops." Hou Junji said: "If the Wei-Minist is not bad, after the spring plowing, it will be the time when Li Tang uses troops to me. Therefore, Wei-Minist suggests that it is best to exchange as much necessary money and war funds from the Liu clan business as possible to prepare the invading soldiers."

"This..." Qu Wentai turned his head hesitantly to look at his prime minister and asked Qu Yifu in a low voice: "Qu Aiqing, what do you think of General Hou's decision?"

"Your Majesty, I have only one word about this matter." When he heard his Majesty ask, Qu Yifu drove forward and bent over and bowed and replied: "I dare to ask Your Majesty, if Your Majesty changes place with Li Shimin and stands in Li Shimin's position, how will Your Majesty decide?"

"What's the point of making a decision? Of course..." As soon as he said halfway, he felt like he was being choked to the neck, and it stopped abruptly. Then, a little fear appeared on Qu Wentai's face.

"So, is Li Shimin really going to use troops to Gaochang?" After a long time, Qu Wentai recovered. Although he had imagined such a situation of meeting swords and weapons before, when things came to an end, facing a giant like the Tang Dynasty, the Gaochang King could not help but feel a little timid in his heart.

"Your Majesty, although the Tang army is prosperous, it is an expedition. When they arrive in Gaochang, they are already a tired army. I, Gaochang, cannot fight without paying it." Seeing the cowardice in Qu Wentai's eyes, Hou Junji stood out and said in a timely manner: "For the sake of this plan, please make a decision early, and use the Liu Chamber of Commerce as the basis to reserve more war resources!"

"Yeah, everything is what Hou Aiqing said," he came back to his senses, and Qu Wentai calmed down a little. Jier turned his head and said to Qu Yifu and Chu Yi who was already a little stunned: "For cooperation with Liu Yi and the Liu Chamber of Commerce, we will leave Qu Aiqing and Chu Aiqing to do more thoughts and implement the transaction as soon as possible."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Qu Yifu and Chu Yi bowed and replied at the same time: "I will definitely live up to Your Majesty's high expectations!"
Chapter completed!