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Chapter 971 The Future of Tubo

Li Xiaogong nodded and said: "Songtsan Gampo negotiated with Li Zheng, and the 500 million Guan that he borrowed from Li Zheng has never been repaid."

Li Shimin nodded and said, "That was about two years ago."

Li Xiaogong nodded and said: "According to what was said in the contract back then, Tubo should have paid back the money long ago. If Tubo doesn't pay back the money, the court can ask Tubo for it."

Li Shimin said in a low voice: "What if Tubo has no money to pay back?"

Li Xiaogong still bowed and said: "Something in the contract back then, if Tubo didn't have the money to repay the debt, it could only be bought through land."

Li Shimin smiled and said, "What is the price for land redemption?"

Li Xiaogong said in a low voice: "The Tubo people live by grazing cattle. They don't have fixed land. They don't want the Central Plains people to have their own fields. As for how much money to buy, we have the final say."

Li Shimin put down the pen in his hand, sat down again and said: "Who do you think can handle this matter well in the current court?"

Li Xiaogong replied: "There are many capable people in the court, so there must be someone who can take on this important task."

Li Shimin nodded and said: "I hope that those who do this can strive for the greatest benefits for the court."

Li Xiaogong bowed his head in silence and didn't dare to say anything more. The emperor's heart is unpredictable. If he chooses for His Majesty when it comes to negotiating with Tubo, he shouldn't choose for His Majesty. If things are not done well, he himself The recommended person had an accident, but I couldn't get better.

Li Shimin also said: "Nowadays, most of the veterans in the court are familiar with the Confucian articles. Propriety, righteousness, honesty and shame have become their primary criterion. Sometimes they can't do things just by the principles in the Confucian classics. A gentleman cannot strive for the best interests of the court. "

While talking, Li Shimin looked out the window, "Do you think what I said is right?"

Li Xiaogong smiled awkwardly, "I am dull."

Seeing Li Xiaogong's confession, Li Shimin smiled helplessly, "Well, this negotiation was negotiated by Li Zheng at the beginning, and the rest of the matter should be left to Li Zheng to handle."

Li Xiaogong said: "Your Majesty, Li Zheng is not a gentleman, he must be shameless."

Li Shimin laughed dryly, "You can arrange it."

"Here!"

Li Xiaogong bowed and walked out of the Ganlu Hall, breathing the air in spring, and walked towards his own government office of the Ministry of Rites.

Farmers working in the fields can be seen everywhere in the fields outside Chang'an City.

One month passed, and in April of the tenth year of Zhenguan, when Lu Dongzan arrived in Chang'an, it was raining.

This year's spring has been particularly rainy.

Lu Dongzan led a few Tubo people to the front of Chang'an City in a hurry by stepping on the muddy road.

Li Xiaogong and the officials from the Ministry of Rites have been waiting here for a long time.

Looking at Lu Dongzan who was in a hurry, Li Xiaogong said: "Your Majesty asked me to wait here for you."

Lu Dongzan saluted with Tubo etiquette and said, "Thank you."

As he spoke, Lu Dongzan dared not look directly at Li Xiaogong, because right now Tubo has no money to repay the original 500 million guan.

Li Xiaogong and Lu Dongzan were walking on Zhuque Street.

Looking at the bustling Chang'an City, Lu Dongzan's mood is very complicated.

Speaking of envy is more jealous, and more helpless, but Datang has a Li Zheng.

Li Zheng is the devil. In the hearts of many people in countries outside the pass, Li Zheng is a person who cannot be offended.

All the way to the post house, Lu Dongzan found that people from all over the world lived here, wearing all kinds of novel clothes.

When envoys came to Chang'an before, there were only three or four small countries who came to congratulate them, but now there are so many envoys here.

Lu Dongzan even saw a few dark guys.

Li Xiaogong said to Lu Dongzan: "The room has been arranged for the envoy. It must be very tiring coming from a long distance, why don't you rest first."

Lu Dongzan hurriedly said, "Can I meet His Majesty the Tang Dynasty?"

It was still raining, and the humid air was uncomfortable.

Li Xiaogong said: "Tomorrow we will start negotiating the contract of the year. As for the request to meet His Majesty, the old man will inform His Majesty. Please wait for His Majesty's reply."

Lu Dongzan nodded repeatedly.

Li Xiaogong said: "Let's rest first, the meal post will arrange for you."

Lu Dongzan looked at the bustling posthouse, all kinds of languages ​​made the whole posthouse chaotic.

Come to the room of the post house, and the meals are ready here.

But looking at the meal in front of him, Lu Dongzan had no appetite to eat. He opened the window of the room, and the chilly spring rain drifted into the window with the wind.

I am concerned about the future of Tubo in my heart.

Recalling the pledge contract between Li Zheng and Songtsan Gampo two years ago.

This contract must also exist in the court.

At that time, he also hoped that Songtsan Gampo would not sign the sky-high contract with Li Zheng. According to the contract, Li Zheng's ambition was obvious, and he was just trying to control the whole of Tibet.

Putting down civil strife and resisting foreign enemies, the Central Plains helped Tubo complete these things, and Datang had fulfilled the promises in the contract.

Now is the time for Tubo to fulfill the terms of the contract.

Return 500 million silver coins.

Feeling the chill of the spring rain, Lu Dongzan smiled bitterly.

It rained for a whole day and night without any intention of stopping, Li Xiaogong came to the posthouse early to wait for Lu Dongzan.

It was almost noon when Lu Dongzan walked out of the posthouse and said to Li Xiaogong, "I've been waiting for a long time."

Li Xiaogong glanced at the still gloomy sky, "It won't be long, let's go to Jingyang now."

Hearing this, Lu Dongzan was taken aback, "Didn't you talk to the court officials?"

Li Xiaogong said: "The original negotiation was negotiated by Chang'an Ling and you, and only Chang'an Ling and you know the details. Isn't it inappropriate to change people to negotiate now?"

Facing Li Xiaogong's words and Tang's request, Tubo had little room for negotiation in front of creditors.

Follow Li Xiaogong out of Chang'an City, all the way to Chang'an.

This newly built official road is still very tidy.

Even if it is raining, there are still many pedestrians here.

The more he walked towards Jingyang, the more anxious Lu Dongzan became.

Walking all the way to the village entrance of Jingyang, they met Xu Jingzong and Li Yifu.

The two stood at the entrance of the village smiling, and the pressure in Lu Dongzan's heart became more and more intense.

Jingyang has long been prepared.

Xu Jingzong said: "I have been waiting for a long time."

Li Xiaogong said: "The official Renben has already been brought here. As the Minister of Rites, this time the conversation between Li Zheng and the Tubo envoy, the old man is in charge of listening. As for how you talk, the old man will not interfere."

Li Yifu said: "Everyone, come in first, it's time for dinner, and the banquet is ready, let's eat first."

Li Xiaogong patted his stomach and said: "I'm really hungry. Everyone says that your food in Jingyang is unparalleled in the world. I have long wanted to eat here, and I haven't eaten in Jingyang for a long time."

Xu Jingzong invited: "Let's advance to the village."

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