back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 495
After Yeluren heard this, he felt a "thump" in his heart: what if he doesn't give money!The Liao Kingdom is counting on this money to get through this difficult time!If he couldn't get the money back, it would be strange if Yelu Hongji didn't cut him to death after returning to Liao Kingdom.

Lu Chengqi was able to grasp Yelurenxian's seven inches. He was neither in a hurry nor impatient, and devoted himself to striving for the best interests of Dashun.No, as soon as the word "threat" came out, Yeluren became anxious: "Your Majesty, this is inhumane!"

Lu Chengqi rarely became serious, and said with a straight face: "Why is it my fault?"

Yeluren was not afraid at first, and said righteously: "The battle of Luanhe River was caused by a sneak attack by the frontier army of Shengzhou because of your Majesty's lax control. The casualties of our Liao Kingdom amounted to nearly ten thousand. The surprise attack without reason is a It is a war of inhumanity; our Liao Kingdom and Dashun agreed first, and we will not invade each other for three years. It is unjust to send troops from the frontier army of Fengsheng Prefecture. It is reasonable for our Liao Kingdom to demand compensation. Your Majesty demands that our Liao Kingdom Population is really a mess, it's not the way of a benevolent king!"

Lu Chengqi laughed loudly when he heard the words, and said: "Since the words have reached this level, I will not cover them up. What Yu Yue said is indeed reasonable. But the benevolence and righteousness that I Dashun respect is that others first talk about benevolence and righteousness. We Han people value benevolence and righteousness. Is it impossible to talk about benevolence and righteousness with the enemy? Yu Yue let me tell you how many times you have committed crimes in the south of Liao Kingdom in the past 60 years, and captured many people in the sixteen prefectures of Youyun, Dashun! Is it benevolence and righteousness? Maybe Yu Yue has never thought about this kind of problem, right? Let me tell you! 60 years ago, there were 160 million households in Youyun Sixteen Prefectures, but now, there are only 60 households!"

Yeluren was first refuted from the head to the face, and was speechless.In this matter, the Liao Kingdom did not do very well.If it is to turn over old accounts, as early as Shun Wenzong's time, the Liao Kingdom was beaten to bow its head and become a vassal, almost fleeing into the desert.If it weren't for Liao Jingzong, Liao Shengzong's great talents and great efforts, he would not even be able to recover his vitality now.

How to make a big deal?Looting the enemy's resources is the best shortcut.Therefore, taking advantage of the fact that the Han people believed that the Liao Kingdom had been attacked, they did not dare to invade the Central Plains, and relaxed their vigilance, they actually led a surprise attack and drove straight in, directly hitting the city of Jinyang, Taiyuan Prefecture.He was so frightened that the governor of Taiyuan at that time abandoned the city and fled, and was later severely punished.Fortunately, Dashun's spirit was still there at that time, and he fought back to the territory within the Great Wall.

But in that battle, nearly 50 households were captured by the Liao State, and they have been slaves of the Khitan people ever since.This incident will always be the greatest shame since the founding of Dashun.Under normal circumstances, no one dares to mention it, for fear of getting into trouble.

Lu Chengqi disregarded Dashun's prestige, and brought up the old matter again, which seemed to be a sign of tearing his face.The ancestors of Yeluren are old and sophisticated, so how could they not know that the little emperor in front of him just turned his hole card in order to obtain greater benefits?At this moment, he felt relieved, the more joyful the little emperor of Dashun danced and the more righteous his speech, the less he wanted to have a head-to-head battle with the Liao Kingdom.Yeluren has seen this kind of situation of being tough on the outside and soft on the inside.

After making up his mind, Yeluren first said tentatively: "Your Majesty also knows that this is the spoil of war of our Liao Kingdom, how can I just give it away?"

As soon as these words came out, Lu Chengqi also knew that Yeluren had seen through him first.So far, the two of them have understood each other's thoughts long ago, and their hearts are like mirrors.Lu Chengqi didn't pretend, and directly threw out his hole card: "I also know that this matter is a bit troublesome. But isn't Yelu Zhongyuan causing trouble this time? There are still [-] Han households in his tribe. I don't ask too much , these [-] Han families must return to Dashun."

Yeluren was taken aback for a moment, and said to himself, "So this little emperor came up with this idea! One hundred thousand households, at least 30 people, the appetite is really big!"

This is of course unacceptable, even the rebel tribes must be strictly guarded.In the eyes of the Khitan people, no matter whether cattle, sheep, horses, camels or slaves, they are all a kind of wealth.If there is no previous owner, then a reallocation is required.Why did the little emperor of Dashun want to go over with a word?

"Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible. There are 30 people in [-] Han households. In the Liao Kingdom, this is not a small amount of wealth..."

Before Yeluren could finish speaking, Lu Chengqi interjected, "Ten pennies per family!"

This sentence nakedly exposed the virtue of the local rich man.Lu Chengqi thought this way: Don't you want money, so I'll smash you to death with money!I have a lot of everything in the Central Plains, and more money!

In Lu Chengqi's view, population is the most precious resource.Materials can be regenerated in a short amount of time.But an adult needs to be raised for at least 16 years before he can work.Ten pennies to buy a family, even if there are three people, is very profitable.

Yeluren was also startled by Lu Chengqi's "wealthy" words, even if he is a Khitan nobleman, how could he see so much money?One hundred thousand families, a family of ten pennies, isn't it one million pennies!You know, Liao’s annual tax revenue is only a few hundred thousand guan, and there is an extra 100 million guan for no reason. It would be difficult for any Liao official to make a choice, right?
Yeluren swallowed his saliva first, and said with difficulty: "Your Majesty, you are in a difficult position!"

"Twenty pennies! But you have to exchange it with 20 Han households!" Lu Chengqi offered the price again without hesitation.

Yeluren suddenly felt that his breathing was not smooth, and there were stars in front of his eyes: "Your Majesty, this..."

"Thirty pennies, you get 50 households!"

Lu Cheng was so inspired that he didn't care if he had so much money.Of course, Lu Chengqi also knew that if the Liao Kingdom was willing to return 50 Han households, the population of the Liao Kingdom would not be much.Neither Yelu Renxian nor Yelu Hongji would do such things.

Yeluren resisted the temptation with great difficulty, and after a long time of contemplation, he said: "Your Majesty, I have to go back and report to the emperor of our country before I can make a decision..."

Lu Chengqi saw that he had been "thrown" by the money to the point of softening, he smiled happily and said, "Very well, I will be waiting for your news. Tsk tsk, 500 million guan, it's not too little. Even if I see you, I can't say it all." Be excited!"

Of course, Mr. Yeluren also knew this truth, if there were so much money and silver, what kind of ironware and what necessities of life could not be bought!However, nearly 200 million people have been lost for no reason, and it is unacceptable to say anything.

Yeluren was full of thoughts, and said: "In this case, He Zhengdan, a vassal of the Liao Kingdom, asked Yeluren to retire first!"

Lu Chengqi made a gesture of permission, and sent Gao Gao out of Chongde Hall and Xuande Gate all the way.

Seeing the back of this old boy leaving, Lu Chengqi sneered: "I'm not afraid that you won't compromise!"

In this time and space, without the Chanyuan Alliance, there would be no annual coins of the Central Plains Dynasty.The Khitan people can only obtain the necessities of life by committing crimes in the south every year, and their lives are miserable haha.Coupled with the severance of trade between the two countries, the market was not opened until this year.The Khitan people are poor, how poor are they?Even Yelu Hongji's bedroom collapsed, and he didn't have the money to repair it.Don't say 500 million guan, it is 100 million guan. In the eyes of the Khitan people, it is a huge wealth...

(End of this chapter)