Zhangsun Wuji frowned because Li Shimin wasn't someone who didn't know about war. It was precisely because Li Shimin was proficient in war that he knew that there would be many hidden dangers if they started a war now.
However, Zhangsun Wuji was unwilling.
Du Qi was just a kid in his early twenties who was still wet behind the ears, yet he was able to dominate a region. Moreover, Du Qi was so rich that he could rival a country, earning a lot of money every day. Everything that happened made Zhangsun Wuji's heart filled with jealousy.
Therefore, Zhangsun Wuji wasn't willing to give up.
Zhangsun Wuji said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, Du Qi does have many methods to restrict us. However, this might just be Du Qi's threat because Du Qi is certain that Your Majesty doesn't dare to start a war. "
Li Shimin said, "But we really don't dare to start a war."
After a pause, Li Shimin looked at Li Jing who hadn't said anything and asked, "Duke Wei, what do you think?"
Only then did Li Jing's slightly squinted eyes open. Li Jing already had his own thoughts about this battle with Du Qi when he was in Chang 'an, but he didn't say it out loud. Now that Li Shimin was obviously unwilling to start a war, Li Jing was willing to say it.
Li Jing said, "Your Majesty, regarding this battle with Du Qi. Your Majesty saw that Du Qi's trump card is the new weapon and Tubo, but I think that Du Qi still has another trump card. "
Li Shimin said, "What other trump card?"
Li Jing said in a deep voice, "The Tang dynasty's bank."
Li Shimin said, "What does the bank have to do with it?"
Li Shimin didn't feel anything about this. The reason was simple, the Tang dynasty's bank was in the Tang dynasty, so there shouldn't be any problems.
Li Jing said in a serious tone, "Your Majesty, the Tang dynasty's bank belongs to Du Qi. The Tang dynasty's bank accepts countless people's savings. Once there's any problem with the Tang dynasty's bank, the millions of people who save money will definitely be in an uproar. This matter will affect the entire Tang dynasty. "
Li Shimin's expression suddenly changed.
This was something he had never considered.
The bank accepted deposits, and there were countless people who saved money and then received interest from the bank. The bank used the money for turnover to ensure the stable operation of the bank.
Once there was a problem with the bank, countless people would report it to the government. Even if the government wanted to punish them, who could they punish? After all, the person behind the bank was Du Qi, and Du Qi was in the Western Regions, so there was no way to control him.
The more Li Shimin pondered, the more his heart sank.
Du Qi had too many tricks up his sleeve.
When it came to Du Qi, Zhangsun Wuji became even more anxious and lacked his own thoughts. When he heard Li Jing's words, he didn't even think and directly said, "Your Majesty, since Du Qi's bank is a hidden danger, we only need an order to seal the bank of the Tang dynasty. Du Qi's bank will be completely destroyed. "
Li Shimin snorted and said, "Wuji, have you been blinded by anger, or what? Just now, Duke Wei had already said that once we deal with the bank, if the bank runs away, it will definitely cause chaos. "
"Although I don't understand the operation of the bank, I know that the Tang dynasty's bank has already spread throughout the Tang dynasty. As long as the bank runs away and hides the money, it is equivalent to causing a huge uproar. Countless people will lose their money because of this, and even their lifetime's money will be wasted. Therefore, the Tang dynasty's bank must not be touched easily. "
Li Shimin gritted his teeth and said, "Du Qi's methods are really ruthless!"
Being scolded, Zhangsun Wuji's cheeks twitched, and he felt a little embarrassed. After all, he was Li Shimin's brother-in-law.
He was an important official of the imperial court.
Zhangsun Wuji forced himself to calm down and think quickly. He thought carefully and immediately understood the importance of the bank. He said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, since we know the danger of the bank. Right now, we can start to suppress the bank. "
Li Shimin said, "How?"
Zhangsun Wuji said, "Naturally, we will find trouble everywhere. As the saying goes, flies don't bite seamless eggs. Since the bank is operating, there will definitely be problems here and there. In addition, we can also gradually recruit the people of the bank and make them work for the imperial court. "
"In short, in order to prevent the people of Du Qi's bank from acting out of desperation, as long as we deal with them openly and arrange for people to bribe and rope them in, there will always be a way."
After pausing for a while, Zhangsun Wuji continued, "Since the Tang dynasty's bank can operate, the imperial court can also step in and set up the so-called bank to poach people from the bank for their own use. We just need to replace them gradually. At that point, even if we thoroughly investigate Du Qi's Tang dynasty's bank, there won't be a big problem. "
Li Shimin nodded and said, "Wuji, you are already a few decades old. You should maintain your rationality. Don't let your personal emotions affect your judgment."
Zhangsun Wuji said, "I will remember."
However, Li Shimin was very melancholic. He said, "To deal with the Tang dynasty's bank, it will take at least a few years. Only with enough time can we weaken the Tang dynasty's bank and finally convert it into a bank controlled by the imperial court. "
Zhangsun Wuji said, "In the long run, this is worth it no matter what. Because the existence of the bank is beneficial to the imperial court. Therefore, this model should not be abolished. It should be kept. "
Li Shimin said, "Wuji is right."
At this point, Li Shimin sighed again. "Erlang, this brat, is really an old and cunning fox! I have underestimated him. He has always done things flawlessly. He only acts after planning. Since he is prepared this time, it is impossible to fight an unprepared war. This is Erlang's style. "
Li Jing said, "Your Majesty is wise!"
Gao Shilian and Su Dingfang spoke one after another. They were all flattering Li Shimin. Everyone knew that this battle would most likely not happen because Du Qi's preparations were too thorough.
Li Shimin said, "Forget it. Prepare to withdraw."
"Yes!"
Li Jing immediately agreed.
To Li Jing, he actually did not agree with starting a war.
Because Du Qi was different from the Turks, Tibetans, and Goguryeons. Du Qi had too many connections with the Tang dynasty. These inextricable connections made Du Qi understand the Tang dynasty too well.
Dealing with Du Qi was equivalent to dealing with the Tang dynasty.
Gao Shilian thought about dealing with Du Qi and suddenly said, "Your Majesty, although we are going to withdraw now, this battle is just starting. But in reality, this battle had only just begun. Everything had been arranged for the next crusade against Du Qi. After all, the Western Region will be under the control of the Tang dynasty. After Your Majesty leads the army back, will you start to suppress Du Qi's business system? Du Qi has tea shops, restaurants, and other businesses in the Tang dynasty in addition to the normal banks. "
Li Shimin said, "The prosperity of the Tang dynasty can't be separated from these. What's more, most of the annual taxes of the imperial court are provided by Du Qi's businesses. In addition, many retired and wounded soldiers of the Tang dynasty are also supported by these businesses. "
"The wounded soldiers are injured on the battlefield. Although it seems normal, it's not easy for them to farm."
"If they enter Du Qi's business system, they can make money to support their families. Once these businesses are suppressed, countless people will be affected. For the country and the people, we can't deal with Du Qi's businesses. "
Li Shimin said, "It's impossible to arrange this."
Gao Shilian said, "If we don't deal with these, Du Qi's businesses will continue to make money for Du Qi, making Du Qi as rich as a country. Du Qi will never lack money in the Western Region. "
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