People in Datang have been expelled from school

Chapter 973 Professionalism of the Ministry of Rites

Lu Dongzan fell silent again, and Li Zheng said again: "The land is temporarily mortgaged to our Datang. Of course, Tubo can also be directly handed over to Datang. The territory designated as Datang can be used to repay the debt. Temporary mortgage or direct repayment , you can choose."

In fact, there is no choice at all. Whether it is mortgage or debt repayment, Tubo can't afford 500 million silver coins for a long time.

Li Xiaogong watched coldly, thinking in his heart that maybe Li Zheng, a boy, had already thought of it, Tubo couldn't afford such a large amount of money to pay off the debt, and the reason why the contract was signed in the first place was because Songtsan Gampo had no choice at that time. Can only ask Datang.

At that juncture, Li Zheng was a villain who took advantage of the fire.

Up to now, Tubo is the fish on Li Zheng's sticky board, it just depends on how Li Zheng wants to eat it.

Li Zheng said to the depressed Lu Dongzan: "You don't have to be depressed, things will turn around, and Tubo will not always be dark."

Lu Dongzan looked up at Li Zheng.

Li Zheng said: "Let's do this first. I understand Tubo's situation. I will give you a redemption plan tomorrow. Then you can think about it. Go back first. I will wait for you here at this time tomorrow."

Standing up slowly, Lu Dongzan saluted Li Zheng, then turned and left.

Li Xiaogong wiped his mouth and said: "The old man is full too."

A whole roasted whole lamb was almost eaten by Li Xiaogong.

Li Zheng said: "The Prince of Hejian has a really good appetite."

Li Xiaogong said with a deep look in his eyes: "Your Li Zheng has a lot of appetite."

Li Zheng sipped his tea and said, "My taste is light, how can I compare with yours."

Li Xiaogong took a sip of his drink, looked at Lu Dongzan's leaving back and said, "Look at him, the old man has some sympathy."

Li Zheng said in a low voice: "Your Majesty will not sympathize with him."

"That's right, our Majesty also has a big appetite."

"I've had my fill, Prince Hejian is going back to Chang'an to report to His Majesty?"

"That's natural." Li Xiaogong picked up a bamboo stick and shaved his teeth and said, "Your things are really delicate."

Li Zheng said: "This thing is called a toothpick. If you like it, I will give it away."

Li Xiaogong shaved the flesh between his teeth and said: "It is also very comfortable to use, so there is no need to give it away, the old man can ask someone to make some someday."

Li Zheng poured a cup of hot tea for Li Xiaogong and said: "Drink some hot tea after drinking to refresh yourself. Your Majesty can't be so drunk in front of you."

After taking a sip of hot tea, Li Xiaogong said with emotion: "Li Zheng, the old man is also very curious, what exactly do you want from Tubo?"

Li Zheng sipped his tea and said, "Tubo is the barrier to the northwest of our Central Plains, and the Great Snow Mountain to the east is a natural barrier. What does King Hejian think I want Tubo?"

Li Xiaogong patted his forehead and said: "The older I get, the more confused I am. I really can't understand the thoughts of you young people."

Xu Jingzong heard these words, but everyone knew it well.

What does His Majesty want, what does Li Zheng want.

It's just that because of the relationship between the monarch and his ministers, everyone knows it but is unwilling to say it.

Speaking the emperor's mind is a very dangerous thing.

Especially when it comes to big things.

Looking at His Majesty's real purpose now, Li Zheng must know it.

Li Zheng didn't say much.

Li Xiaogong didn't ask too many questions.

What Li Shimin wanted was the whole of Tubo, never the land of Tubo.

It is Li Shimin's real ambition to bring the whole of Tubo into the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

From the beginning of the Tuyuhun war, to the Turkic and Western Turkic war, the layout was already in place at that time.

Xu Jingzong looked at Li Zheng, and unconsciously felt creepy in his heart.

One of Li Zheng's schemes plunged the frontier countries into chaos, one ring after another.

Thinking of this, what a terrible person Li Zheng is.

Flip your hands for clouds and cover your hands for rain, strategizing thousands of miles away.

Sometimes it is Li Zheng who has no intention of inserting willows and willows into the shadows, or Li Zheng has already counted these things.

How terrifying is a person who has reached this level of plotting against people's hearts.

The overcast sky began to rain again.

After shaving his teeth, Li Xiaogong threw the toothpick casually and said, "I heard that the Japanese envoy came to see you last time, but you drove them out?"

Li Zheng nodded while holding the teacup.

Li Xiaogong asked curiously: "Is this Japanese person so unpopular with you?"

"The Prince of Hejian doesn't know anything."

"What do you know?"

The atmosphere was quiet for a while, and Li Xiaogong asked again: "Could it be that the Japanese owe you money?"

Li Zheng sneered, "Does the Prince of Hejian know what kind of place Wa is?"

Li Xiaogong said without hesitation: "It's a small country on an island."

The wind in the spring was still a bit cold, Li Zheng continued: "That's because you only know one thing and don't know the other thing. The country of Wa is indeed on the island, but the island of the country of Wa is very unstable, and there are frequent earthquakes and tsunamis."

Looking at Li Xiaogong's bewildered look, explaining to him the plate movement and the location near the trench where Waguk Island is located is obviously thankless.

Li Zheng said to Li Xiaogong: "A tsunami, the sea swept Waguk Island, the food was flooded, the house was flooded, and the earthquake caused the house to collapse. They lived in a very harsh environment."

Although Li Xiaogong still didn't understand, he nodded with a vague understanding.

Li Zheng said again: "Waguo lives in such a bad place. You think they will always live on such a broken island. It doesn't matter if the place is small, and there are many disasters."

Li Xiaogong said doubtfully, "It's true."

Li Zheng took a sip of tea and said: "As the minister of the Ministry of Rites, I often contact envoys from various countries. Since I receive envoys from various countries, I also need to know the situation of each country. Geography is nothing more than technology. As an important figure in diplomacy, Hejian County King Expertise appears to need to be supplemented."

Li Xiaogong said: "Leave these things aside, the old man also understands what you mean. The country of Wa is small and full of disasters. They want to leave?"

Li Zheng nodded and said, "Not just leaving, but even wanting to occupy others."

Li Zheng is just a kid in his 20s, Li Xiaogong looked suspiciously, "I will ask people to check the classics, if what you said is true, I will carefully examine the Wa people."

Li Zheng said with a smile: "I'm just going to say a few more words, and I hope I won't see anyone."

"Don't say that." Li Xiaogong said with emotion: "You are right, as a minister of the Ministry of Rites, you really need to understand other countries well, so that you can do things well."

With a long sigh, Li Xiaogong shook his head, "After chatting with you for a while, I feel more and more old."

Li Zheng quickly said: "Where is it, you are still in your prime."

Li Xiaogong said again: "If what you said is true, the old man will advise His Majesty."

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