Yin Mountain, where the Jieli tooth tent is located.Negotiations between the Tang Mission and the Turks officially began.The negotiation on the Tang side is naturally Wen Yanbo; The Turkic negotiator was Zhao Deyan.Zhao Deyan originally thought that since the task of the Tang delegation here was to increase the border city, there should be no obstacle to negotiation.Unexpectedly, however, the negotiations did not go smoothly.The opening of the border market, whether for the Turks or for the Tang Dynasty, is a mutually beneficial thing.However, the interests on the Turkic side were greater.The nomadic people in the north have insufficient products, and many things have to rely on the supply of the Central Plains.This is also the reason why the northern nomads invaded the Central Plains at every turn.In times of peace, the Central Plains Dynasty traded with the northern nomads through the border markets.Once there was a conflict between the two sides, the Central Plains Dynasty would often close the border cities to sanction the northern nomads.At the time of the Weishui Alliance, the contracts between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks included provisions on border trade.Zhao Deyan originally thought that if he wanted to increase the border market this time, he only needed to refer to the provisions of the Weishui Alliance and go through the motions.However, Wen Yanbo put forward many conditions, which hindered the negotiations.First of all, the border city was set up, and Wen Yanbo requested that it be set up in the territory of the Turks.This is acceptable, but then, Wen Yanbo proposed that the tax collection and management of the border city and the security guard should be unilaterally responsible for the Datang side.This condition is too harsh.If it is according to the conditions proposed by Wen Yanbo, it is equivalent to the territory of the border city and becomes the actual control of the Tang Dynasty.Zhao Deyan argued on the basis of reason, but Wen Yanbo said that the border markets that were opened in the past were jointly managed by the Tang Dynasty and the Turks, and the Turkic officials and soldiers not only bullied the merchants of the Tang Dynasty, but also often had conflicts with the border market managers on the Tang side, and even beat people.On the other hand, the officials and soldiers of our Datang Dynasty treated the merchants of the two countries equally.In order to safeguard the safety and interests of the merchants of the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty did not allow the Turks to intervene in the management of the border market.As for taxes, Datang can give a part to the Turks.However, the officials who collected the taxes had to be Tang people, and the Turks only needed to send one or two people to supervise the accounts.This disagreement alone dragged on for two days.The task of Wen Yanbo's trip is to cover Zhao Yunze, and he doesn't care whether the negotiations can be reached or not.He also deliberately put forward harsh conditions in order to delay time.Datang doesn't care about the border market, but the Turks care very much.By opening one more border market, the Turks will be able to buy more scarce supplies.In the end, it was the Turks who made concessions and agreed to the conditions of the Tang Dynasty.However, Jieli and Zhao Deyan also kept an eye on it, and asked the officials and soldiers of the Tang Dynasty to limit their activities to one mile in and around the border city.Moreover, it should be noted in the article that the land of the border city is within the territory of the Turks.Wen agrees.He said secretly: Who said that the Turks are also very shrewd when they pick up the words, a condition has been negotiated, Zhao Deyan just breathed a sigh of relief, but immediately, Wen Yanbo put forward another harsh condition.That is, the Turks had to sell a certain number of horses to the Tang Dynasty every year through the border market.However, there is no limit on the amount of materials and quantities sold by the Tang Dynasty to the Turks.If the number of horses required by the Tang Dynasty is not large, the Turks can still accept it, but that number is too large, no less than 30,000 horses per year, and they must be good horses.The Turks are not stupid, if the Tang Dynasty wants so many horses, the number of cavalry in the Tang Dynasty will skyrocket.In a few years, the wolf riders that the Turks were proud of would not have an advantage.This is a matter of military strength, and how dare the Turks agree to this condition.What's more, among the conditions proposed by Datang, there is no minimum number for the amount of materials sold by the country to the Turks.In other words, even if Datang sold one or two tea leaves and a porcelain bowl to the Turks, it kept its promise.In this way, the opening of the city here is purely to provide horses for Datang.Combined with the first condition, the tax revenue of the border city is unilaterally responsible for Datang.This is equivalent to saying that the Turks not only have to sell horses to the Tang Dynasty, but also give the Tang Dynasty a part of the taxes.Isn't this selling himself and helping the people to make money, the Turks are really so stupid After learning the second condition proposed by Wen Yanbo, Jieli angrily pulled out his waist knife and shouted that he was going to cut Wen Yanbo's old horseman.If it weren't for Zhao Deyan's desperate efforts to hold Jieli, it's really uncertain whether Comrade Lao Wen would have been able to return to Datang.After calming down, Jieli discussed with Zhao Deyan and decided to bargain with Datang.First of all, the minimum number of horses sold by the Turks to Datang was changed from 30,000 to 300, which is a bit big.Then, the materials that Datang sells to the Turks every year must also have a minimum quantity.In addition, Datang could not have restrictions on the materials of merchants, such as ironware, grain, salt and other goods, which could be traded through the border market.Asking for a sky-high price, paying back the money on the ground, and the negotiation is going on here, it really has a little meaning.But Wen Yanbo would not reduce the price himself, and still bit that condition.Negotiations, reached an impasse.In order to reach an agreement, Zhao Deyan and Jieli began to move.On the one hand, they sent money to Wen Yanbo to give women, and wanted to bribe Lao Wen to let him loosen; On the other hand, there were many more fierce generals in the Turkic negotiation team, pointing at Wen Yanbo's nose and scolding every day.From time to time, some Turkic warriors went to the camp of the Tang Mission to make trouble.But Wen Yanbo has become a piece of hob meat.Money, women, not at all; Let you scold, people take the initiative to put their faces in front of you, and let you spit stars.Didn't you come to our camp to make trouble, make trouble, it's just right not to do it, as soon as you do it, the sergeant of Datang will lie on the ground and wail.Then Lao Wen stood up for the beaten soldiers and went to ask Zhao Deyan and Jieli for the soup and medicine.After another three days, Jieli saw that Wen Yanbo was soft and hard, and he couldn't help it.The negotiations are temporarily suspended, so let's take a break.As a result, the Tang Dynasty and the Turks held bonfires and horseback riding, wrestling and other competitions to relax the tense nerves of both sides.Don't look at Wen Yanbo's ease on the surface, but he is also suffering in his heart.On the one hand, Zhao Yunze had been gone for six or seven days, and Wen Yanbo didn't know anything about the situation on Tuli's side.On the other hand, Ashed Wumersi and the Xiao clan are also secretly contacting Ashed Wumersi's clansmen.The key people who should be contacted are almost connected.When Zhao Yunze will act, Wen Yanbo has no bottom in his heart.This kind of sneaky thing, the sooner you act, the better, if it drags on, it is likely that there will be variables.Negotiations were interrupted for two days.On the third day, it continued.This time, Jieli personally went into battle and accompanied Zhao Deyan to negotiate with Wen Yanbo."
Lord Wen, you Datang have always been benevolent and righteous, but the conditions you put forward this time are too harsh.If Ben Khan agrees to your terms, he will surely be scolded to death by his subjects.So, Lord Wen, let's change the terms. ”Jieli said to Wen Yanbo with a spring breeze expression on his face.Wen Yanbo arched his hand towards Jieli and said: "Great Khan Rongyu, although my Datang governs the country with benevolence and righteousness, but this business is to be seen at a glance.My brother still settles accounts.The conditions we have put forward cannot be changed. ”"Hehe, your first condition is not to loosen up slightly, pay attention to harmony and make money in business, where is there any condition that cannot be discussed," Zhao Deyan said.Just then, a samurai broke into the tent where the negotiations were held.He saluted at Jieli's chest with a panicked face, and said: "Report the Great Khan, emergency military situation" "Speak" Jieli was stunned for a moment, and then said."
Slow down, go out with so-and-so and say," he came back to his senses again and changed his words.Negotiators from the Turkic side came out of their tents.Wen Yanbo stroked his beard with a mysterious smile on his face.Peng Yu, you finally made a move, and the snow that the old man was waiting for was about to melt.After a while, Jieli walked into the tent with a grim face.He didn't even sit down, so he yelled directly: "Take down this old man and those Tang officials" Several warriors responded, and rushed towards Wen Yanbo and the others with a fierce momentum."
Slow," Wen Yanbo stood up."
What does Khan mean by this" "Hmph, no wonder you put forward such tricky conditions, it turns out that your Tang Dynasty sent you to make a fake and cover up your army's actions are really played by Li Shimin's husband" Jieli said angrily.As soon as they heard Jieli's words, the Tang officials who accompanied Wen Yanbo in the negotiation all looked at Wen Yanbo in shock."
Great Khan, please make it clear, when will my Datang army move" Wen Yanbo was also stunned, and asked Jieli."
Tell him," he said to the samurai who had just come to report the news.The warrior said: "The division of Li Jisuo in the state sent 10,000 troops two days ago to attack Shuofang.Shuofang Liang sent messengers to ask the Great Khan for help. ”"Ah, how can there be such a thing," Wen Yanbo looked surprised."
Hmph, it's still pretending.This invention is a conspiracy of the Tang Dynasty, on the one hand, to send envoys to stabilize our Turks, and on the other hand, to seek our Turkic vassal state Liang," Zhao Deyan said."
Misunderstanding, there must be a misunderstanding," Wen Yanbo hurriedly said."
My Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty sent an envoy to make friends with your country sincerely.Li Ji's actions must have another reason" Jieli is looking at Wen Yanbo.Wen Yanbo said again: "The Great Khan is going to send troops to Shuofang" "Liang is my Turkic vassal state, Liang is in trouble, how can this Khan not save it" Jieli said coldly."
Then it's better to follow the Great Khan to Shuofang and personally ask Li Ji why he attacked Shuofang.If it was his Li Ji's private act, he would persuade him to withdraw from the army. ”Jieli began to think.Wen Yanbo said again: "If His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is not honest enough with the Great Khan, the Great Khan will cut off a certain head under Shuofang City to sacrifice the flag." ”"Well, according to your word."
Jieli nodded and said, "If it is really Li Shimin's conspiracy, you should not complain if he kills you at some time." ”"I am willing to use the head of Xiang Shang as a guarantee for my Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty
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