Chapter 1190 The lion shepherd in Youzhou opened his mouth, and the Turkic mission arrived in Luoyang
Chapter 1190 Youzhou Shepherd Lion opens his mouth, Turkic envoys arrive in Luoyang
When the Turkic envoy saw this, he immediately understood that Fu Liqing wanted more gold and silver treasures, so he said, "Well, you see, we brought 100,000 taels of gold this time. What do you think of these?"
When Fu Liqing heard this, his eyes suddenly glowed green, and he shook his head.
"Two hundred thousand taels of gold?
Mr. Fu, we are also sincere, please help us contact you, we really need these muskets this time."
The Turkic envoy said.
"No, it's too little."
Fu Liqing still shook his head.
The Turkic envoy gritted his teeth and said: "300,000 taels!"
Fu Liqing still shook his head.
"500,000 taels!"
Fu Liqing still shook his head.
The Turkic envoy roared: "Fu, are you bullying our Turks?"
"Don't be angry, this messenger. Let's talk slowly."
Fu Liqing said with a smile.
The Turkic envoy stared at Fu Liqing and said bitterly: "You greedy and shameless Han Chinese, our Great Khan will not let you go!"
"No, no, no, messenger, actually 500,000 gold is almost enough, but we in Youzhou City still lack some meat and non-staple food products, do you think?"
Fu Liqing said with a smile.
When the Turkic envoy heard this, he immediately shut up.
Although he is a barbarian, he is not stupid and he knows what Fu Liqing means.
"Master Fu, in addition to buying these things this time, I also hope to buy some grain and cotton-padded clothes. Although we have beef and mutton here, it is limited. The winter is cold, and the beef and mutton are not worth it if they freeze to death.
This time we just brought some here by the way, and when we get to Yinshan, we will deliver them to Mr. Fu, and then Mr. Fu can have as many as he wants."
The messenger continued to lie.
Fu Liqing looked thoughtful.
"We can help Master Fu recruit more soldiers, and we can also make your Youzhou more prosperous. This is much more cost-effective than some cattle and sheep non-staple food."
The messenger said seductively.
Fu Liqing pretended to sigh, then raised his head and said, "Okay, since the envoy is so sincere, I promise you, I will send someone to give you gunpowder."
After Fu Liqing finished speaking, he ordered the attendants beside him: "Go to the warehouse and ask our men to get a thousand guns, 500 kilograms of gunpowder, and prepare 2,000 pieces of cloth and 200 kilograms of copper coins."
Soon, a servant ran to the warehouse with dozens of guards.
At this time, the messenger's face finally became much more relaxed, although the price paid this time was a bit high.
But in the end, I got what I wanted.
If he had not bought these 1,000 guns, then the subsequent sneak attack plan would have been impossible to carry out.
"Messenger, please follow me into the living room to drink tea!"
Fu Liqing said.
"Haha, sir, I won't go in.
I still have some things to deal with. It’s troublesome this time, so I’ll take my leave now. I’ll visit you next time. I wish Mr. Fu all the best.”
The messenger said.
Fu Liqing nodded and watched him leave.
When the Turkic envoys saw this scene, their eyes showed contempt.
Fu Liqing didn't care at all about the opinions of those Turks. Anyway, he had no intention of doing anything bad, so who was he afraid of?
The accompanying workers of the Turkic mission came to the warehouse in Youzhou City, received boxes of arms, left countless gold and silver jewelry, and then left.
When Fu Liqing stood on the tower and saw them leaving, a smile appeared on his face, then he turned and walked towards the government office.
After returning to the government office, Fu Liqing found his staff and explained what had just happened in detail.
The staff were shocked after hearing this.
They didn't expect that Fu Liqing would dare to open his mouth and ask for five times the price, directly extorting half a million taels of gold from the Turks.
"Sir, will this be dangerous?"
A staff member said worriedly.
Fu Liqing smiled slightly and said: "You have forgotten that we are in Youzhou City now, and the surrounding area is occupied by us. We are the landlords here. The Turks are not fools and will definitely retaliate, but we are also afraid.
, anyway, in two days this place will be the chassis of that unlucky Muchuan."
The staff also nodded in agreement, indeed, this is Youzhou.
Everyone knows that Muchuan, who is still struggling in Luoyang, will come here to take up his post soon.
"Sir, how are we prepared?"
a staff member asked.
Fu Liqing thought for a while, and then said: "Today, those Turkic dogs brought another five hundred thousand gold, put it all into my private treasury, and took it away together when the time comes.
As for the remaining materials in the warehouse, you can discuss it, sell a batch of goods at the lowest price, and leave the money for us to take away."
After everyone listened, they all praised Fu Liqing's wisdom, and then a group of people began to discuss.
…
15 days later.
In Luoyang, Li Tai received the report.
The Turkic envoys from afar were going to Chang'an to pay tribute to the emperor. They passed by Luoyang and hoped that Prince Li Tai could receive them.
When Li Tai heard this, he cursed secretly in his heart.
"Don't these damn Turks know that we are building Luoyang now?"
Li Tai said depressedly.
"Your Highness, no matter what, we should go out to greet them. After all, they are Turks who come to congratulate them. It would be inappropriate for us not to come forward."
A staff member reminded him.
Li Tai took a deep breath and said, "Okay, let's do this. Let the Grand Governor Yang Gongren go out of the city to greet me on my behalf."
"Your Highness, is this really okay?"
The staff member asked a little worriedly.
"What does it matter? This matter is settled."
Li Tai waved his hand and said.
"Yes, I will inform the Grand Governor now."
After the aide finished speaking, he withdrew.
After receiving Li Tai's order, Yang Gongren, who was in the Governor's Mansion, could only agree with a wry smile.
This prince never remembers me for good things.
Whenever I encounter these things I don’t like to do, they always pull me out.
Soon, Yang Gongren led several diplomatic attaches and civil servants stationed in Luoyang out of the gate of Luoyang City to welcome the envoys from afar.
This time the leader of the Turkic envoy came, named Ashina Gutuoru, who was the younger brother of the Turkic Khan and also a Turkic general.
"Meet Khan."
Yang Gongren came to the front of the Turkic envoys, bowed his hands and saluted.
"Haha, Mr. Yang is too polite, please."
Ashina Gutolu also cupped his fists and said in return.
The two parties exchanged greetings for a while, and then followed Yang Gongren towards Luoyang City.
After entering the city, Ashina Gutuolu looked around and found that Luoyang City was more lively than the rumors, with more people than any other city he had ever seen.
Especially under the city wall, there were actually a lot of vendors lined up, some selling candied haws, some selling food, and some even selling rouge gouache, which surprised Ashina Gutuolu.
