Datang Longya

Chapter 973 Bribing Datang
Now flattery is getting harder and harder to shoot.

The new emperor Li Chengqian had just succeeded to the throne, and it was time to work hard. "Nine heavens with farts in the court, and eight thousand in Chaoyang Road in the evening", a poem that the Duke Hu Guo casually said has now become a wake-up call for officials in the court.

The Supreme Emperor doesn't like being flattered anymore. Compared with simple words, he prefers real things that can be seen.On the Taishanghuang's birthday, all those who gave gold, jade and jewelry were listed as inferior, but a thing called "Music Box" given to the Taishanghuang by the Academy of Arts became a treasure.Who dares to wear the emperor's jade pendant, the helpless Bai Lin can only send this jade pendant to the school history museum.

Duke Huguo's flattery is not easy to flatter. Since he retired, the old man has received graduates of the Academy of Arts at most, and he never accepts heavy gifts.

In the guest house of Honglu Temple, Lu Dongzan and other envoys also lost their hair.How to flatter Datang and how to satisfy Datang has become their top priority.

Li Chengqian's raid and intimidation succeeded, and before the usual tribute time, Lu Dongzan came to Datang for a pilgrimage with various gifts unique to the plateau.In the past, their qi epidemic was their greatest honor, and they always felt that the presence of qi epidemic, coupled with the long and rugged roads in Tubo, was the most suitable barrier.

However, Datang made a surprise attack like a joke, which made him die.The barrier that I thought was tenacious was actually so vulnerable!
The minister of Honglu Temple was replaced by Tang Jian's son Tang Guan, who accepted various trials from his father, especially after he graduated with more than 90 points in the Faculty of Arts, Tang Guan was fully qualified to take up this position.This is something he fought for himself, not by relying on the shadow of his parents.

Hearing that Lu Dongzan did not go out for several days, Tang Guan, as the host, had to bring a doctor to visit.

"Why is the Prime Minister so sad? But my Honglu Temple's reception is not good enough?"

To the envoys, Tang Guan was still very friendly and did not despise them arrogantly.Datang had limited information about the foreign domain, and the envoys were good messengers, and a lot of news needed to be obtained from them.

Seeing that Lu Dongzan retreated from the left and right, Tang Guan did the same. It seemed that this man had something to say.

A piece of crystal clear jade was placed on the table, Lu Dongzan showed a look of heartache, bowed his hands to Tang Guangong, and said directly: "Siqing, I will not make any mistakes, this jade is for you, can you tell me?" Say, what does the Emperor Taishang like? We, Tubo, hope to stand out from the envoys in this tribute."

Tang Guan was about to leave with a flick of his sleeves, but when he heard Lu Dongzan's words, he put the jade into his sleeves without hesitation.

"So that's the problem. It's nothing. It's good that the Prime Minister has this kind of intention. The Supreme Emperor has been cultivating himself recently, so he probably likes things for health. As for Your Majesty, His Majesty doesn't have anything that he particularly likes. Even if he does, it's for Lord Protector. You should know that Lord Protector is the teacher of the emperor, and sometimes His Majesty will find some interesting things to give to Lord Protector. If you want to please His Majesty, it should work the way of Lord Protector."

Hearing Lu Dongzan of "Guogong Gong" again, he scratched his head in annoyance.Others are fine, but Leng Feng dare not provoke him.

In the first battle of Gaochang, there was no room for killing. He felt that if he made do with it, he might not even know how to die.If you want to please the emperor, it seems that you have to go around in a circle.The Supreme Emperor likes to keep in good health, and it happened that he brought a batch of Cordyceps, all of which were the best selected from the herdsmen.As for something interesting, he really couldn't think of it for a while.

Annoyed, as far as he knew, shouldn't the emperor be the first to deal with the officials of the Central Plains Dynasty who made too much military merit?Why is this Lord Protector living leisurely until now, flattering even the emperor?

Seeing that Lu Dongzan was thinking about it, Tang Guan didn't bother, and slowly backed out.

As soon as he left the room, Tang Guan took out the jade and handed it to the officials, saying: "This is a gift from Lu Dongzan. It is a top-quality jade. It has been carved and is worth a thousand gold. I will send it to the palace in a while."

As long as there are envoys visiting, Honglu Temple is a very rich place.As for Tang Guan, the minister of the Honghe Temple, the biggest official, can naturally earn a lot of "tips".If envoys want to take the road and want better treatment, they must give gifts.

After accepting the gift, Honglu Temple would not keep all of it privately, but would choose the best part and send it to the palace.Half of the remaining part is used to entertain officials from various ministries of the court, and the rest will be used by oneself in the end.

"Don't worry about scarcity but about inequality", this principle was well understood by Tang Guan. Only when everyone benefits, can Honglu Temple feel more at ease in making money from these envoys.

As soon as he walked out of the Tubo guest house, he met the Turkic envoy.

The Turkic envoys who were proud and arrogant in the past dynasties wanted to bend their waists when they saw Tang Guan.

Two bloody horses, just to find out what the Supreme Emperor and the Emperor like.

Tang Guan's rhetoric was prepared a long time ago, as long as he repeats it again, he can get benefits.

Sending off the Turkic envoys, Tang Guan said to his officials: "There is no need to send sweaty and bloody horses to the palace. The Turkic tributes are included in the tribute to His Majesty. You go to the Turkic camp and bring two handsome horses to protect the country. Public. We use other people's names to make money, so we have to show something."

The subordinate officials nodded, and followed the Turks to their camp to select horses.I heard that Lord Huguo originally had a blood-sweat horse, but later that horse became old and frail and had to be kept in a stable.Sending one over now, I guess the Guardian Guild would like it very much.

It was already sunset when the BMW was delivered to Tianxia Manor. The subordinate officials knew that they were not qualified enough, so they left the horse after handing it over to the steward.

After learning that Honglu Temple sent two bloody horses, Li Chengqian couldn't help complaining: "I was planning to send a few horses to Master, but I didn't expect Honglu Temple to take the lead."

Li Tai looked at his own fat, and finally gave up his plan to ask Brother Huang for a horse.

Li Ke would not miss such a good opportunity: "Since the emperor has a good horse, why don't you give me one. My green colt can't run long distances anymore, so it's time to change it."

Li Chengqian agreed generously.

Today is the day when the masters and apprentices get together, and on this day, Li Chengqian will put down the airs of the emperor and attend the party as a big brother.

This year's party was extremely lively, even Di Renjie had two children, and after sending a few bullies to mess around in the backyard, the master and apprentice gathered together to chat.

Leng Feng took a sip of tea and asked Li Chengqian: "I heard that Lu Dongzan wants to let Tubo talents to study in the Academy of Arts? He is sure."

Li Chengqian snorted contemptuously: "He thought he could get this opportunity by giving him enough wealth? The Academy of Literature is the key point of our Tang Dynasty. How can we let Tibetans in?"

(End of this chapter)