Carefree Prince In Tang Dynasty

Through a trade agreement, the Tang and Turkic borders can open up several markets for bilateral transactions. Datang wanted Turkic sheep and horses, while Turkic wanted Tang's ironware, salt, tea, silk, etc. It is not difficult to judge from the types of commodities alone, the Turkic demand for Datang is far greater than the Tang Dynasty's demand for Turkic.

This is the greatest advantage for Datang to domesticate Turks.

After Li Xin briefly said this, he asked Li Shimin for paper and pen, and wrote while talking.

"The Turks do not produce salt. This is our advantage and we should firmly grasp it. Ironware should also be restricted from export, and only sell them pots and shovels. As for knives and axes that can be used as weapons, they must be strictly controlled and cannot be sold easily. "Li Dao said, "The most important thing is that cattle and sheep are purchased at a high price, while war horses are purchased by the imperial court at a fixed price, and no private participation is allowed."

Li Shimin frowned and said, "Fixed price?"

"Yes. Very low price." Li Xin said slowly, "And there can only be one buyer from the imperial court. Any private force that dares to intervene will be punished with death."

"Will the Turks accept it?" Li Shimin asked. He understood Li Xin's meaning: monopolize the transaction and firmly grasp the pricing power.

Li Dao: "Yes."

He paused, then continued: "For the Turkic people, there is no essential difference between herding cattle and sheep or horses. The difference is only which one is more profitable. In order to minimize the number of Turks raising horses I, Datang, must use the strongest measures to turn horse breeding into the worst business for Turkic people.”

Li Shimin nodded slowly.

"There is also a land in Yanyun in the Tang Dynasty that is suitable for raising horses." Li Dao said, "We bought horses with excellent pedigree from the Turks, and the imperial court paid for them to be cultivated in the country. Given time, we will not have to worry about forming an invincible cavalry force. .”

Just as Li Shimin was about to speak, Li Xin laughed and said, "As for the money for raising horses, of course it comes from the Turkic people."

"Because Turkic itself lacks salt, iron, and tea, things that were not worth a few copper coins in the Tang Dynasty can be easily exchanged for flocks of cattle and sheep in Turkic. The court can also send people to operate in an official capacity. As long as it is managed properly, it will be enough to earn enough to raise horses." Li Xin further explained.

Li Shimin touched his chin.

This is a good idea. As long as it is properly regulated, it will not only help promote competition, but also bring considerable benefits to the imperial court.

This brat's brain is still working.

"In the beginning, buying war horses at a low price will definitely arouse the dissatisfaction of the Turkic people." Li Xin talked eloquently, "I suggest that the Turkic people can exchange war horses for lambs and calves. One horse can be exchanged for three lambs or two lambs. Anyway, after the calf is raised, we will buy it back from Datang and use it, which is equivalent to asking the Turkic people to help us raise the cattle and sheep, and we will not lose money."

"After this is stabilized, we will switch to buying with copper coins. Since raising cattle and sheep is profitable, but raising war horses is worthless, these Turkic people will definitely start raising cattle and sheep in large quantities, and the number of horses will decrease. If things go on like this, they will no longer be able to form any Turkic cavalry, which is tantamount to cutting off their own arms. It will no longer be possible to show off their might with our Great Tang."

"Besides, we need to send people to Turkic to build schools, teach them Chinese characters and etiquette. Sell them rice, flour, grain and oil, and change their eating habits and cultural habits."