Shangguanyi looked cold and serious, and continued: "Li Shimin's arrest of merchants is an unbreakable precedent. If Li Shimin is like this, then we will fight back with an eye and arrest all the merchants of the Tang Dynasty in Xia Kingdom. These merchants of the Tang Dynasty are all related. Yes, after all, those who can do business here have certain influence and background."
After a pause, Shangguanyi said again: "Tell them why we arrested them. In this way, these merchants will send a letter back to Datang, and there will be an uproar in the world at that time, and countless people will stand up to accuse the emperor. Even The officials at Yushitai will also impeach the emperor. We use the merchants of the Tang Dynasty to force Li Shimin back."
Ma Zhou shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, I think it's inappropriate."
Du Qi said, "What's the reason?"
Ma Zhou said in a deep voice: "The reason is actually very simple. Once we do this, what is the difference between us and Li Shimin? In this way, which businessman will really trust His Majesty and would be willing to come to Xia Guo to do business."
"Although my country of Xia is relying on His Majesty's wisdom and martial arts, it is constantly expanding its territory. But in essence, the country of Xia is based on business. Because of the countless foundations of the country of Xia, everything is what it is today, and the country of Xia is now. Prosperous and prosperous. Therefore, to deal with the merchants of the Tang Dynasty in the territory of Xia Kingdom, it is tantamount to cutting off one's own arm."
"Your Majesty, I am opposed to taking down the merchants of the Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin is brutal, but they are innocent. Moreover, after taking down the merchants of the Tang Dynasty, it will also have an impact on the business of our Xia Kingdom."
After a pause, Ma Zhou continued: "Perhaps Li Shimin just wants us to take action against the merchants of Datang. Because of such trauma, Li Shimin has little influence, but for us, it has far-reaching influence."
Lai Ji nodded and said, "Your Majesty, I agree with Ma Zhou's analysis."
But Shangguanyi argued: "Although the businessmen who took down the Tang Dynasty have a certain influence. But it is better than Li Shimin who took down the businessmen of my Xia country and did nothing. The two evils are the lesser, and the current One step, that is the most suitable arrangement. Although there are losses in this way, it is not your Majesty's miss, it is caused by Datang. To blame, you can only blame Datang."
After Du Qi heard it, he never expressed his opinion.
Shangguanyi's methods were extremely targeted, and even more retaliatory. According to Du Qi's plan, he also wanted revenge. However, even if Du Qi wants to take revenge, it cannot be the revenge of killing one thousand enemies and self-defeating eight hundred.
Du Qi said: "Is there any other strategy?"
Li Jing said suddenly: "Your Majesty, I do have a strategy that can take revenge on the Tang Dynasty, at least it can make Li Shimin burn out."
Du Qi said: "What should I do if Master Yaoshi interrupts?"
Li Jing said: "It is divided into three steps."
"The first step is to inform all the Tang merchants in Xia Kingdom of what Li Shimin has done. Tell them that Li Shimin has arrested the merchants of Xia Kingdom arbitrarily for his own selfish desire. When His Majesty learned about it, he was furious and prepared to To take revenge on Li Shimin is also to arrest all the Tang businessmen in Xia Kingdom."
"It's just that His Majesty thought over and over again, but in the end he didn't take any action, because the Xia Kingdom is an open and inclusive country, as long as anyone who is doing things legally within the territory of the Xia Kingdom, whether it is a citizen of the Xia Kingdom, a citizen of the Tang Dynasty, or even a person from other countries People, as long as they abide by the law, His Majesty will protect them and will not arrest people arbitrarily."
"The beauty of this move is to slander Li Shimin's image."
"Li Shimin has always loved the people like a son, and worked hard to govern. He arrested the merchants of Xia Kingdom in the Tang Dynasty, which is equivalent to saying that he set a very bad precedent. And what His Majesty did, after the merchants of the Tang Dynasty knew , will definitely spread the letter, and there will be countless people who know what His Majesty has done and are more inclined to recognize His Majesty."
"Even, some people will migrate to the Xia Kingdom. What's more, some people may take action and use their own power to put pressure on the emperor. After all, many businessmen are united and powerful."
"So this step is actually a contest of public opinion and the establishment of their respective images."
Li Jing said solemnly: "After this incident, it will actually help His Majesty's image, and it will also help His Majesty win over these businessmen from the Tang Dynasty and let them stand on His Majesty's side."
Du Qi nodded and said, "Master Yaoshi's analysis is reasonable, so what about the second step?"
Compared with directly arresting and slaughtering, Li Jing's method is obviously better.
And it's just the first step.
Li Jing continued: "Your Majesty, the second step of the arrangement is to arrange for our people in the Tang Dynasty to publicize Li Shimin's actions throughout the Tang Dynasty. Then we will spread the news, saying that Your Majesty will not swallow his anger. Li Shimin wantonly arrested If you arrest someone, your majesty will fight back and fight back with an eye.?Blood for blood. "
"It's just the people His Majesty is targeting, only the officials of the Tang Dynasty. As for the officials of the Tang Dynasty, His Majesty may arrange for someone to assassinate them. If you don't want to die, you can abandon your official position and leave."
"Otherwise, His Majesty is going to kill people. The purpose of telling the news first is to show His Majesty's attitude and give them a way out, but in fact, it is also to make many people abandon their officials and leave. Because many people quit being officials for their lives. It will start to turmoil."
"In this way, we have an opportunity to disrupt the Tang Dynasty. In fact, if Li Shimin did not wantonly arrest the businessmen of the Great Xia Kingdom, His Majesty would directly target Li Shimin's officials, and he would be in an unjust position."
"But now, it's different. Your Majesty's arrangement is revenge, and everything was caused by Li Shimin. This step will also make countless Tang officials complain about Li Shimin's misbehavior and reckless behavior."
Li Jing said: "Because it is impossible for these Tang officials to hate His Majesty, they cannot influence His Majesty, so they can only blame Li Shimin. Therefore, this is also a contest between people's hearts."
Shangguanyi heard it now, with a look of admiration on his face.
As expected of Li Jing.
This consideration in people's hearts is really powerful.
The most important thing is that after this move, Du Qi's stamina was shown, and Xia Guo's strength was shown. If Li Shimin wants to take action again, then Xia Guo's revenge will be even stronger.
The rest of the people also nodded.
Li Jing's suggestion is indeed more appropriate.
The first and second steps, on the one hand, targeted businessmen in the Xia Kingdom, and on the other hand, targeted officials in the Tang Dynasty. The two-pronged approach was to shake people's hearts and even destroy Li Shimin's image of loving the people like a son.
Du Qi also became curious, and asked, "What about the third step?"
Li Jing said: "Your Majesty, the third step is actually the easiest. Inform Li Shimin and ask him to immediately release all the merchants of the Xia Kingdom unconditionally. Otherwise, even if the Xia Kingdom uses all its strength, it will not die. At that time, then It¡¯s not as simple as targeting officials, but all members of the Tang royal family and all honorable courtiers are the targets of assassination.¡±
"After the news spread throughout the Tang Dynasty, noble courtiers and members of the royal family will persuade Li Shimin for their own benefit."
"Explain that under the oppression of countless people, Li Shimin can only submit, and can only release all the businessmen."
"When this step is reached, the matter will be considered."
"The second step is unnecessary."
Li Jing said: "In this way, Li Shimin let everyone go without costing a single soldier or killing anyone. At the same time, because of this incident, Li Shimin's reputation will inevitably be affected, and Li Shimin's own influence will also be affected." reduce."
"Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!"
Du Qi smiled and nodded in agreement.
Li Jing's three-step plan is the best arrangement at the moment.
This is the best response.
Du Qi said in a deep voice: "Shangguanyi, immediately follow Li Jing's arrangement and order the plan."
"The minister obeys the order!"
Shangguanyi responded immediately.
Du Qi changed the subject and said: "We have been surrounding Li Ji for a while, but Li Ji never took any action. Even Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty has not made any movement. This is a bit strange! Could it be that Li Ji is preparing Let it go on like this. We have enough food and supplies, and our strength is sufficient. But Li Ji, and even Datang, may not be able to delay for such a long time."
Shangguanyi said: "Li Ji's situation is indeed a bit suspicious, but it's just not clear right now. Therefore, I think that it is best to wait and see what happens for the time being."
Lai Ji also said: "The minister also thinks that it is enough to guard temporarily."
The rest of the people spoke one after another.
They all agree to wait and see what happens now, because under the current situation, the rest of Suzhou is already in the process of mopping up. When the rest of the places are captured, Jiuquan County in Suzhou must be alone. Li Shimin did not act, and Li Ji did not act. Then the final result was that Li Ji fell into the city of Jiuquan County.
Once the matter was settled, Du Qi let everyone go down.
Everyone started to get busy. (Remember the site URL: www.hlnovel.com