Du Ruhui was a civil official and was good at scheming.
Compared to Li Er, his emotions were not so easily stirred up. At this moment, he could still maintain his calm.
As the head of the civil officials, he naturally had to consider the big picture when considering problems. He had to exchange the smallest price for the greatest benefits!
He was the one who initiated this marriage alliance!
In his view, this was the best way to resolve the future problems of the Turks!
However, to his surprise, Li Yun laughed and shook his head.
"Do you think that if the Turks surrender and still harbor disloyalty, marrying a noble daughter of the Great Tang will make them completely loyal?”
"If you really think so, I have to give you four words!”
"In your dreams!"
Du Ruhui's face turned red from Li Yun's words!
He had been in a high position for too long after he entered the court as an official!
As Li Shi Min's right-hand man, everyone respected him!
He couldn't remember the last time someone dared to speak to him like this!
"Let me tell you, what is true submission!”
Li Yun ignored his pale face and continued,
"First, I'll completely subdue you physically!”
"Then, control it mentally and financially!”
"This is called surrender!"
Du Ruhui frowned again!
The Turks had no fixed residence all year round. What economy could they have?
"Please advise me!" he said in a deep voice.
"Take the Eastern Turks as an example.”
Li Yun put down his bowl and chopsticks and sat up straight.
"Why did I say that we must establish the Beiting Protectorate at all costs?”
"The Eastern Turks have just been defeated and have yet to form a new regime.”
"This is a great opportunity for us!”
"The Beiting Protectorate was established partly to intimidate and maintain order.”
"But in my opinion, it has another very important function.”
"While their military strength is weak, use force to force the Turks to breed sheep!
"Collect wool!"
Collect wool?
Li Yun's thoughts were a little too jumpy, and Du Ruhui was unable to react for a moment.
"Why do you force them to raise sheep?”He asked in confusion.
In this era, the clothing of the people of the Great Tang was divided into two main categories.
Most nobles wore silk, while most civilians wore hemp.
Wool was currently only popular among the nomadic tribes on the border, and it was relatively rare in the Great Tang.
It was no wonder Du Ruhui didn't understand!
"Wool can be weaved into cloth. Many nomadic people's clothes are made of this material.”
"Not only is it cheap, but it's also more comfortable and durable. It can also resist the cold and wind!”
Hearing his words, Du Ruhui nodded, but he was still dumbfounded.
"But what does this have to do with collecting wool from the Eastern Turks?”
"The Eastern Turks are located on the Mongol Plateau, with lush water and grass. They have the best breeds of sheep and are extremely easy to breed!”
"Using daily necessities to exchange for wool with them. After a long time, it's a habit!”
"They have nothing but wool, so they won't rebel!”
As soon as Li Yun finished speaking, Du Ruhui stood up abruptly as if he had been struck by lightning!
Now that the Turks were leaderless, Li Yun's plan was completely feasible!
Using the wool that was cut off to exchange for essential living supplies!
If the Turks were to become dependent on the Great Tang, how could they rebel?
Cut off the wool trade, directly without clothes and food, and still want to rebel?
At this moment, Second Emperor Li also reacted!
This move was ruthless!
Too ruthless!
It was simply killing people without them noticing!
As for the fact that woolen clothing was not popular in the Great Tang, he was not worried at all!
The people of the Great Tang did not use wool to make clothes purely because the production of wool was low and there was no such habit!
The textile technology was completely sufficient!
As the current Emperor, wouldn't it be easy for him to resolve this matter with just a word?
He wished he could return to the palace immediately and settle this matter!
However, Li Yun had not finished speaking!
He ignored the two excited people and continued calmly,
"This is only one of the reasons!"
"Second, find large Turkic groups and corrupt the upper echelons of the nobility with luxury goods, causing them to lose their desire to advance in admiration of the Great Tang's culture.”
"Of course, this method will take a long time to take effect.”
"However, it's definitely worth investing in. It's a way to get it done once and for all!”
"There's still one last thing!"
"Spread religion among the Turks and use the teachings to control their minds!”
"Of course, the religion I'm talking about isn't the Daoism or Buddhism of the Great Tang!”
"You can just make up a random one, something like the Deity Cult, as long as it suits the preferences of the prairie people!”
"The doctrine will be formulated according to our needs!”
"In the long run, there will definitely be miraculous effects!"
After talking for a long time, Li Yun suddenly felt a little thirsty.
After getting Old Yellow to pour him a cup of tea, he drank it all in one gulp before feeling comfortable!
After a long while, no one in the room spoke again.
Li Yun looked up in surprise and was shocked!
Second Emperor Li and the other two looked at him in shock!
It made his hair stand on end!
"What's wrong with you guys?"
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
Kneel to the evaluation!
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