Zhenguan's prosperity and fame

Chapter 245 Another heavy gift, court disputes
After Changsun Wuji had a brief chat with Li Shimin, he was ordered to return home.

But three days later, Lu Dongzan came to visit again.

This time, his attitude was more sincere. Even he never thought that this matter would be so difficult. The group of officials who contacted him before sent all the gifts back. This was obviously his intention to give up Tubo.

With the mentality of giving it a try, I came to Zhao Guogong's mansion again and asked to meet Zhao Guogong.

My heart was flustered, and I really didn't know if the other party would block me out of the door.

Unexpectedly, this time Zhao Guogong actually received him.

"The foreign minister is confused, and he made a slip of the tongue before, and asked Zhao Guogong to make amends!"

Changsun Wuji waved his hand, "Excuse me, what's the matter looking for the old man today?"

Since His Majesty said to let him accept the gift, then he had to find an excuse to get his words out of the mouth of the Tubo envoy.You have to figure out what this guy wants to do.

"Lu Dongzan, please Zhao Guogong, for the sake of Tubo's small power, help Tubo once!"

"Is it still a matter of marriage?"

Lu Dongzan nodded hastily, "By Zanpu's order, I will go to Tang to ask for a marriage. If I fail, my ministers are afraid that I will be punished by Zanpu when I go back. I am ashamed of Zanpu's high expectations!"

"If I knew this earlier, why did the King Qin of the Tang Dynasty not exist that Er and others could hate, can you understand?"

How could he dare to speak ill of King Qin, Lu Dongzan nodded repeatedly.

"Zhao Guogong, look at this."

Lu Dongzan pointed to the three boxes of gifts behind him, which were all heavy gifts, several times more than before.

Changsun Wuji raised his brows slightly, "Let's stay, but the old man also has one condition!"

"Mr. Zhao, please speak, and the foreign ministers must follow suit!"

"You can marry a princess, but Tubo is not allowed to make any demands!"

"That's what we'll do!"

Lu Dongzan still doesn't believe it, how can a princess have no dowry?

Seeing the other party's hesitant expression, Changsun Wuji had already confirmed that the other party was obviously coming for the princess' dowry.

Thinking back to what King Qin said back then, I'm afraid it's true!
"What? Does your envoy still care about my Princess Tang's dowry?"

Lu Dongzan smiled wryly and said, "I don't dare, I just ask Tang to take pity on my barren land in Tubo, where the land is vast and sparsely populated, so I can give some charity."

The words are very humble, and it doesn't say that you will go to war if you don't marry.

After all, the current Tang Dynasty is in full swing, if one is not careful and really starts a war, what should we do?

The tragic situation of the western Turks on the edge is still reminding them that the Tang Dynasty is already a giant dragon, and they can't take a peek.

"Oh? Charity? That depends on what you really want!"

Changsun Wuji squinted his eyes slightly, knowing that the other party was smart, so he should show his true face when he said this, right?
Lu Dongzan was a little hesitant. What the King of Qin said in Chaotang made the whole Chang'an start to reject them.

If I say something wrong again here, I really don't know how to redeem it.

"Zhao Guogong does not know that Tubo has admired the culture of the Central Plains for a long time, and it is extremely respectful to the Tang Dynasty. However, there are few literate officials in my Tubo. If I can give you fewer books, Zanpu will be very happy. At that time, I will definitely give it a heavy gift. Go to Duke Zhao's mansion!"

Changsun Wuji pretended to think for a while, "It's not difficult, a few books are not a big deal."

Lu Dongzan saw that there was something going on, and hurriedly said: "Can you give some utensils to Tubo? Tubo is poor and doesn't know much about farming. If you can bring some old farmers there, that would be great."

"Apparatus can give, people can't!"

Lu Dongzan didn't think too much about it, it was already good to have these.

As for the gold and silver, it seems that every generation of princesses in the Central Plains has paid for their marriage.

However, he was still a little unwilling.

To be honest, the King of Qin could be regarded as a wake-up call to him, if they can get the Thunder Artifact that Datang showed prominence in the Turkic War, then entering Tang this time will definitely be a great achievement for them!
Farewell to Zhao Guogong's eldest Sun Wuji, Lu Dongzan didn't dare to stay longer, with his lead, everything will be fine.

Sure enough, after seeing Changsun Wuji leading the gift money, many officials were moved.

In three days, seventeen officials and nobles were contacted, and there was even a king.

Li Chongchen, King of Jibei County, this name may be unfamiliar, but he also has a code name, Chen!
During the conversation, His Royal Highness was very yearning for Tubo, and there was a lot of admiration in his words, which surprised Lu Dongzan.

After observing for a period of time, I found that the other party did not seem to be cheating, but was too greedy for money.

Lu Dongzan considered for a long time, and finally came up with a bold idea.

"My lord, the minister has something to ask for!"

Li Chongchen waved his hands again and again, "Brother Dongzan, why should you be so polite, just call me Brother Chen, you and I hit it off so well, if something happens, the king of this county will naturally help me!"

Lu Dong said with a smile: "I have heard for a long time that the Tang Dynasty now has a paper workshop that can produce ten thousand sheets a day. I wonder if I can go and have a look. My lord, you don't know. I can't put it down. However, Tubo is a barren land, far less outstanding than Tang Dynasty. No one can make paper, and no one prints books. If I can take a look at Datang's paper workshop and printing workshop, I'm afraid I can die Sorry!"

Li Chongchen frowned slightly, "This matter is a little troublesome, let me think of something!"

"Thank you, my lord, if it works, Dongzan will definitely send someone to present a great gift!"

"You're welcome, Brother Dongzan, why do you two see each other!"

Another box of heavy gifts was delivered, and Li Chongchen accepted them all with a smile, completely giving Lu Dongzan a feeling of being extremely greedy for money.

It can even be said that nothing is taken out, because the tea used to entertain others in the mansion is really too bad to drink!

After waiting for a few more days, Li Chongchen sent someone to bring news, "Tonight, I will send someone to take you into the Zhifang for a look!"

Lu Dongzan was so happy, this county king is quite capable, after all, he is a member of the royal family, and he managed this matter after a few tricks.

But after entering the paper workshop, Lu Dongzan regretted it very much, because he didn't know what the raw pulp of papermaking was.

I only know how to take the pulp and dry it in the sun, and then make paper after drying.

"My lord, what about the book printing house?"

After sending another box of gold, silver and jewelry, Lu Dongzan brought up the book printing house again.

Li Chongchen sighed and said, "My imperial brother is really stingy, he is stuck in the book printing shop, so he really can't take you in."

"Which royal brother are you?"

"King Qin!"

Lu Dongzan choked and didn't dare to talk about it anymore. His previous experience told him that as long as he talked about the king of Qin, what troubles would happen if he didn't keep it together.

"Tell me, it would be fine if the Gunpowder Workshop was there, but the Book Printing Workshop, I really can't get my hands in it!"

"My lord, I have really worked hard on you. What did you just say? Gunpowder Workshop?"

Li Chongchen nodded, and then smiled. Lu Dongzan was very familiar with it, and sent someone to bring a box of treasures to him.

"That's right, it's Gunpowder Workshop!"

Lu Dongzan didn't dare to believe it, "My lord, I heard that shouldn't be the most closely guarded place in Datang?"

Li Chongchen said with a smile: "After Emperor Qin's brother was dismissed from the military power, the jurisdiction of the gunpowder workshop fell to the Ministry of Industry. This king happens to have a sister-in-law, who is now in charge of the gunpowder workshop."

Lu Dongzan was overjoyed, he never imagined that such a good thing would come to his door, no matter what, he had to find a way to get in, bring some gunpowder out, and at the same time see what the Thunder Artifact looked like!
When they return to Tibet, they will learn to imitate it, right?

"My lord, the minister wants to go"

"The king is a bit sleepy."

"As long as you can go in, the prince will give you as much treasure as you want!"

Li Chongchen showed a triumphant expression, and he didn't know whether he was happy that the other party was in the trap, or he was happy that he could make a lot of money again!
　The third change, Piao Piao, don't cover the hidden treasures!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)