After so much free time, the Etiquette Department finally had something to do.
Before the envoy arrived, Yuchi Gong and Changsun Wuji arrived first.
Changsun Wuji's expression was more serious.
Xu Jingzong stood aside sensibly. Yu Chigong, Changsun Wuji, and Li Xiaogong, these three are all people who cannot be offended.
"The things to be sold to the Tuyuhun people have been prepared. Come and have a look with me." As he spoke, Changsun Wuji looked at Zhang Yang again.
Zhang Yang also noticed the other party's eyes, and couldn't help but feel a drum in his heart. This Zhao Guogong looked very unhappy.
Yuchi Gong whispered to Changsun Wuji: "Recently, the General's Mansion is also short of smart people. Why don't you give them to us Youwuwei after this time."
These words made Li Xiaogong furious, "You old man, don't even think about it. Who do you think my minister is? After the Ministry of Rites is used up, it will be given to you for the general's palace? It's for use. A good child is being used by you."
What did Lao Shacai say?"
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Yuchi Gong looked at Zhang Yang again, "What a wonderful child. It's a pity to be in the Ministry of Rites."
Li Xiaogong's attitude was very firm.
The three of them followed Yuchi Gong and Changsun Wuji to a warehouse. What they saw when they opened the warehouse was a pile of grain and weapons.
Changsun Wuji said to the three of them: "The original matter was negotiated by the Ministry of Etiquette, so it will be up to you to decide the purchase and sale. If you are unsure about anything, you can tell me."
The warehouse is very spacious but a bit dark.
Zhang Yang picked up a handful of millet and asked doubtfully: "Is this new grain?"
Changsun Wuji nodded.
Zhang Yang looked at the weapons on the side again, "Newly made weapons?"
Changsun Wuji whispered: "They are all weapons made in a hurry."
Putting down the horizontal knife in his hand, Zhang Yang frowned and said, "No, we don't sell any of these."
"Didn't you say you wanted to sell them food and weapons? How could you go back on your word?" Changsun Wuji looked very puzzled.
Zhang Yang looked at the warehouse on the side again, "What's going on with the weapons in there?"
Changsun Wuji whispered: "These are old weapons that need to be taken back and recast."
Zhang Yang picked up a knife from the warehouse, the blade was stained with rust, "That's it, sell them these old weapons."
Changsun Wuji said: "It's up to you. If you can sell these old men, you can personally ask your Majesty for the reward."
Yuchi sighed respectfully, "Speaking of which, even those in the Wei Mansion are reluctant to use those newly made weapons."
Zhang Yang said in a low voice: "The people from the Western Regions are not very good at forging iron, and the weapons from the Central Plains are capable of doing their job. Maybe the Tubo people also use sticks in battle, so it would be nice to have these."
"Also, don't sell new grain. You're too polite to them. Is there any old grain in the court? Is it old grain that won't be sold for several years?"
"Chen grain? Yes, there is. It is all prepared for feed. Can people eat it?"
"People in the Western Regions don't pay much attention to what they eat. They just eat food."
Several people discussed it and finally decided to have a mixed bag of good and bad. According to Changsun Wuji's wishes, people should not be tricked too badly. Of course, the bad things would be more than the good ones.
After all, he was kinder.
"In the future, we should talk about this kind of thing earlier, so that North Korea, China, and White House will take so long to prepare."
"You didn't even come to ask our Ministry of Etiquette." Li Xiaogong said calmly.
Yuchi Gong had no objections during the whole process. He was just listening. If there was any need for military help, Yuchi Gong could give some advice in time.
Sometimes Changsun Wuji is also very tired. There are so many things in the court and he just forgets about them and he holds many positions. The young people in the court also need me to provide guidance and training.
At every turn, I have to provide some guidance to the young juniors in the court. Some of the young juniors are still seniors in the court, and they are all the people who conquered the world together in the past.
The friendship is still there, and those young people still can't beat or scold them.
His Majesty is eager for these young people to become talented and contribute to the country as soon as possible, and he can't wait to encourage them.
The clerk hurriedly came to report, "The envoy from Tuyuhun has arrived at the Ministry of Rites."
Li Xiaogong said: "Then go and meet."
In the yamen of the Ministry of Rites, several people listened to Adalan's cry. A young man came with Adalan.
"Who is this?" Zhang Yang looked at him doubtfully.
"He is Mosuo, the nephew of the foreign minister. We plan to let him stay in Chang'an this time."
After finishing speaking, Adalan went on to accuse Tibet of atrocities, scolding and pitying him, with tears and runny noses flowing down his face.
He cursed in Guanzhong dialect mixed with Western dialect, and scolded the entire Tibetan family.
The scolding was so unpleasant.
On the other hand, this Mosso seemed much calmer.
Zhang Yang handed him a glass of wine, "Our etiquette department only has wine. Take a sip to moisten your throat and continue."
Adalan took a sip of wine, seemed to be unable to curse anymore, and became quiet again.
Changsun Wuji looked at Tuyuhun's credential. If he couldn't understand the Western characters, he had to read it against the Korean translation.
When it comes to matters involving the two countries, not a single word should be wrong.
Zhang Yang said with a smile: "Have you brought any money?"
Adalan was stunned for a moment, "Take it, take it."
Li Xiaogong felt a little uncomfortable when he heard these words. It felt so much like a bandit robbery.
"Where's the money?"
"Outside the Suzaku Gate."
Li Xiaogong shouted to the clerk outside the door: "Bring all the things from Tuyuhun."
A cart full of gold, silver and jewelry was delivered to the entrance of the gift door.
Changsun Wuji was also surprised when he looked at it.
"That's it?" Zhang Yang looked disgusted.
Li Xiaogong wanted to tell him that this was already a lot, and it could cover his salary for many years.
Adalan knelt on the ground and said, "Please ask Datang to make the decision for us. As long as we can save our Tuyuhun, there will be more jewels in the future."
This Adalan is very honest, like a fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered. It is very dangerous to reveal one's family background when discussing business.
Isn’t this waiting to be ripped off?
Li Xiaogong clapped his hands and motioned to bring up the things he had prepared.
A cart of food and a cart of weapons.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Zhang Yang said with a smile: "One stone of grain, one thousand guans, and weapons we sell by the pound, because this is our first time trading, and because it is
For the sake of helping you Tuyuhun, let’s do this for the first time. A cart of gold, silver and jewels will be exchanged for a cart of grain and a cart of weapons. If the money is not enough, I will give it to you.”
One stone of grain means one thousand guan. This boy really dared to speak. Changsun Wuji wondered if he had heard wrongly.
Adalan whispered: "One stone, one thousand grains?"
Zhang Yang said: "What's wrong? Isn't it possible?"
Mosuo immediately said loudly in Guanzhong dialect: "When did food in the Tang Dynasty become so expensive?"
"Do you think it's easy to get this food together?"
Adalan grabbed a handful of grain and said, "Is this all old grain? Is it worth a thousand guan?"
"You just want to use this kind of grain to sell to us Tuyuhun?"
This Adalan's nephew is not tall, but he has quite a loud voice.
Zhang Yang whispered: "How much food do you still have in Tuyuhun to support the war?"
Adalan was silent again.
Mosuo talked with Adalan in Western dialect for a while. He didn't know what they said. He looked at the food aside while talking.
Mosso looked at the weapons again, "These weapons are all rusty, can they be used?"
Zhang Yang walked to the door of the government office and looked at these things, "Let me ask you, will the Tubo people let you go?"
Adalan closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
Mosso's breathing was heavy.
Changsun Wuji shook his head helplessly. He had already thought of this scene.
"Your Majesty, don't you want it?"
Mosso bowed and said: "We are not willing to exchange gold, silver and jewelry for these things."
Zhang Yang smiled and said: "You have no right to negotiate prices with Datang. This time Datang is rushing to help you. If you don't need help, our alliance will break down at worst."
Mosso said quickly: "If it breaks, it will break."
Adalan was left wandering where he was.
Mosso added: "Please return the Hexi Corridor to us."
"How do you say this, your noble envoy?"
Adalan looked at several people and said: "When we formed the alliance, we said that the condition for Datang's help was to give you the Hexi Corridor."
Zhang Yang took out a cattail leaf fan from behind and said, "It's very hot out here."
Mosuo shouted, "What does going to the country mean now?"
As an uncle, Adalan was respectful, but as his nephew, Moso was arrogant.
Xu Jingzong said: "Your envoy has misunderstood. The Hexi Corridor is the territory of the Central Plains, including your Tuyuhun."
Zhang Yang also said: "You are the ones who returned it to us. There is no reason for us to give it to you. If you don't accept it, it's a big deal and come to attack the Hexi Corridor. General Yuchi Gong, let the soldiers and horses prepare in Liangzhou..."
"Wait a minute!" As soon as he finished speaking, Adalan shouted tremblingly.
Yuchi Gong sat down again.
Zhang Yang looked at Adalan and said: "First of all, this time you are negotiating with Datang. Returning the Hexi Corridor is just a prerequisite, a prerequisite for you to ask for help. Without this prerequisite, we will not accept any negotiation."
Adalan was stunned and speechless.
"Secondly, in order to help you in Tuyuhun, we offended a Tibetan to come to help you. You should be grateful and come to thank Datang."
"Furthermore, we can refuse to assist you at any time. You are at odds with Tubo, and we can completely ignore it. As for how to assist you and how to help you, it is up to the Tang Dynasty. You are not qualified to tell the Tang Dynasty what to do."
Zhang Yang put a hand on Adalan's shoulder.
The pale man was touched by Zhang Yang's hand, and his feet went limp and he almost knelt on the ground again.
"Your Majesty, you must understand that even if you do not buy food from the Tang Dynasty, these gold, silver and jewels will eventually fall into the hands of the Tibetan people when you are defeated. It is better to give them to the Tang Dynasty."
Seeing that Adalan still didn't speak.
Zhang Yang whispered in his ear: "By buying things from Datang, you will not only help Tuyuhun, but you can even leave a way out for yourself."
"A way out? What way out?"
Zhang Yang continued to speak in Adalan's ear, "You also know in your heart what the chances of Tuyuhun and Tubo are to win. If Tuyuhun is defeated one day, you can bring Tuyuhun's royal family to live in the Tang Dynasty. Even if the Tubo people want to
Even if we pursue them, they won't be able to kill Chang'an City."
"Even your treatment in Datang will be very good. Look at the people present, including Duke Zhao, the Prince of Hejian County, and people from our Ministry of Rites."
Listening to Zhang Yang's words, Adalan felt like he was listening to the whispers of a devil.
He suddenly thought of something terrible and shuddered subconsciously.
"We in the Tang Dynasty also acted in accordance with the previous covenant, for the sake of everyone, and for the sake of the Tuyuhun royal family."
Mosso held Adalan's hand and shook his head vigorously, speaking in Western dialect non-stop.
Adalan said respectfully: "Allow us to discuss it."
Zhang Yang was still waving the fan in his hand, "Please hurry up."
Adalan and Mosuo walked not far away. The two of them were arguing, and their voices became louder and louder.
After a while, Adalan slapped Mo Suo on the face. He said in Western dialect: "It's all for you. You will still have a place to live in the Tang Dynasty in the future."
With tears in his eyes, he also said in Western dialect: "They are the devils! If we cannot agree to them, everything in Tuyuhun will be over."
Adalan whispered to his nephew.
Sometimes family love is like this. We are not blind. When we know that everything is irreversible, we must protect our loved ones no matter how high the cost.
Changsun Wuji looked at Zhang Yang silently. This was the other party's biggest weakness in the negotiation. Even if he used these treasures to give their relatives a peaceful place to live, it would still be worthwhile.
Tuyuhun was too weak and had to survive in the cracks between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo. Everyone knew that the Tang Dynasty would not easily send troops to support it, and it would be a matter of time before Tuyuhun was annexed by Tubo.
The uncle and nephew discussed for a while. Even if Mosso knew that this was a very unfair deal, he could not stop his uncle.
Adalan whispered: "That's it, we can't let our soldiers starve. We all need these things."
Zhang Yang grinned and said, "This is so true."
This Adalan seems to have made the most important decision in his life.
Zhang Yang asked again: "Do you want all these weapons?"
"Want them all!"
"Very good, this is a very pleasant cooperation. I hope we can continue it next time."
Before leaving, Zhang Yang said to Mo Suo: "Here alone cannot save Tuyuhun, but your uncle can use the entire wealth of Tuyuhun to leave you a peaceful rest of your life. You should be satisfied. The royal family of Tuyuhun
You should also thank your uncle!"
Mo Suo wiped his tears and asked the Tuyuhun people waiting outside to bring a cart of old grain and a cart of old ordnance.
Left at the door of the ceremony was a cart full of gold, silver and jewelry.
Yuchi Gong was silent, still thinking about Zhang Yang's words.
Changsun Wuji had a car taken away.
This approach is not only disgraceful, but at least Zhang Yang's wrist is very tough and can force the other party's envoy to have no way to retreat.
Yuchi Gong patted Zhang Yang on the shoulder, "You really should join the army. I can't stand those civil servants and censors who treat foreign ministers politely."
Such is the case with negotiations between weak and powerful countries.
Li Shimin was too polite to envoys from various countries.
Changsun Wuji whispered: "Some people in the court will not only not appreciate you, but some may even impeach you. Don't be too happy too early."
Li Xiaogong took a step forward, "If you impeach, I will impeach. I, the Minister of Rites, stand with this kid!"
