Fan Zhenlong is really grand and courageous. Since I want something from you, let me ask you whatever price you want. My father, Fan Fanzhi, went to Jiaozhou Governor's Mansion to ask for reinforcements and there has been no news until now. Who knows if you can succeed?
He didn't dare to gamble.
Fang Jun's arrival was like a guidance from God. Fan Zhenlong believed that this was an opportunity for redemption given by gods and Buddhas to their Fan family, and he could never let this opportunity slip away.
Anyway, as long as Lin Yi Kingdom still exists, the Fan family will still be the king of this land, and no matter how much the price is, it will just be passed on to the people. On the contrary, if the Fan family is destroyed, these things will still become the pockets of others.
thing?
Instead of losing everything and being wiped out after being destroyed by the Zhenla Kingdom, why not give it to the Tang Dynasty to bring in reinforcements, and also take the opportunity to form a good relationship with the powerful Tang Dynasty? Why not?
However, he obviously underestimated the shamelessness of the Marquis of Tang Dynasty in front of him...
The nature of this matter is actually the same as doing business. Fang Jun has soldiers in his hands who can help Lin Yiguo survive the crisis of annihilation, so he naturally has the confidence to ask for a high price. Fan Zhenlong naturally wants to ask for help, so he naturally lacks the confidence to bargain.
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But he agreed to Fang Jun's conditions so openly, which made Fang Jun realize that Lin Yiguo was really rich, so he would naturally raise the price...
"Haha, Brother Fan didn't understand what I meant. I came to Linyi State this time under the orders of His Majesty. Purchasing grain and rice seeds is just my duty. Brother Fan promised to buy grain at half price. I
I appreciate your kindness, but in the final analysis, our Tang Dynasty is a country based on benevolence and etiquette, and we must pay for it. In this way, I have only completed my task, neither praise nor blame, no merit or demerit.
That's all. But if I participate in the war between your country and Zhenla, it will seriously violate the national policy of the Tang Dynasty and harm the interests of the Tang Dynasty, so... you understand."
Fang Jun sighed, looking embarrassed, and explained his "difficulty" to Fan Zhenlong.
In fact, contrary to the national policy of the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty has only one national policy for neighboring countries, and that is "I won't beat you if you behave well, but if you dare to cause trouble, I will beat you until your mother doesn't recognize you"...
The Gungun princes in the court don't care whether Linyi is fighting against Zhenla or Zhenla is fighting against Linyi. Does the subjugation of Linyi and the subjugation of Zhenla have anything to do with the Tang Dynasty? Anyway, they are both far away and beyond the reach of the whip, and they can't be managed.
In this world, what does it have to do with the Tang Dynasty if people have brains that are like dogs?
Love as much as you like.
In the final analysis, Datang’s foreign policy actually had no policy...
But how did Fan Zhenlong know this?
He thought what Fang Jun said was true. After all, Lin Yi went to the Tang Dynasty to pay tribute. Who knew whether Zhenla went there? If everyone paid tribute and became a vassal, then the Tang Dynasty really had no reason to favor one over the other.
What annoyed him was Fang Jun's greed!
Haven't the conditions been agreed upon? This damn guy actually raised the price temporarily!
Understand, the 10,000 shi gift of rice seeds and the 1 million shi half-priced rice were given by Fang Jun to pay for the official account. With these, it can be guaranteed that the Tang Dynasty court will not hold Fang Jun accountable for sending troops without authorization.
However, if you want Fang Jun to send troops, it's not enough to just ask him to give an account to the court, you also have to make him answer to himself...
The meaning is obvious - I have no good for myself. I am so idle that I get involved in your nonsense?
After all, Fan Zhenlong has a lot of courage. As long as Fang Jun is willing to send troops, the conditions are up to you. I think it's just some yellow and white things. I just promised 50,000 yuan, but others don't like it, so why double it?
"I understand the difficulty of the Marquis. In this way, I will give you the conditions, the Marquis. I will consider it carefully. I will definitely not make the Marquis unable to explain to his superiors and subordinates. My country will also be grateful for your kindness from generation to generation. What do you think?
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Although he said beautiful words, Fan Zhenlong actually felt a little upset in his heart.
Looking at this person’s luxurious quality of life, how much does it cost to be able to appreciate it?
Unexpectedly, Fang Jun looked unhappy and said seriously: "Brother Fan must have misunderstood. You and I fell in love as soon as we met. I must have made you a friend. Besides, Lin Yiguo has a close relationship with Datang. How can I
To blackmail Brother Fan at such a critical moment for mere personal gain? I will never do such a thing!"
Fan Zhenlong became increasingly anxious.
This was really refreshing to hear, but it also showed that Fang Jun was definitely not interested in asking for money.
"Any problem that can be solved with money is not a problem." Fan Zhenlong has definitely never heard this sentence, but it does not mean that he does not understand this truth. If he just wants money, Fan Zhenlong can just let Fang Jun talk, and the worst he can do is to empty the Sangha.
What's the big deal about Bu Luo's warehouse?
Anyway, if the Tang Dynasty does not send troops, sooner or later all the treasures in the warehouse will be robbed by the Zhenla Kingdom...
Taking a deep breath, Fan Zhenlong said calmly: "The young man judged the gentleman's belly with the heart of a villain. I am deeply sorry. If the Marquis has any request, it doesn't matter. As long as the young man can make the decision, he will not be stingy."
"good!"
Fang Jun clapped his hands and praised: "Brother Fan is really courageous. There are people in Linyi State who will succeed in the future. Under the leadership of Brother Fan, we will definitely prosper! Our Tang Dynasty is willing to form an alliance with Linyi State from generation to generation. We will never leave and our friendship will last forever."
live!"
Fan Zhenlong opened his mouth, shocked.
Is this the time to form an alliance with Lin Yiguo?
That’s a great thing!
If it were in the past, Fan Zhenlong would have sneered. Although the Tang Dynasty was strong, but the sky was high and the sky was high, what could you do to me, Lin Yi? In the Sui Dynasty, we still had strong troops and strong horses, and our Lin Yi army was defeated without their helmets and armor, but what was the result? No
You still have to withdraw your troops obediently!
A strong dragon will not overwhelm a local snake!
You come and I flee, you leave and I chase. Linyi is too far away from the Central Plains, and the logistics and supplies cannot keep up. No matter how strong the troops are, there is nothing they can do!
But it's different now.
The Han Dynasty had nothing to do with the Linyi Kingdom, but the surrounding countries such as Chenla, Siam, and others were all stronger than the Linyi Kingdom. They burned, killed, and looted every three days, and troops entered the country at every turn and headed straight for the capital. Who could stand it?
The reason why the Han people couldn't take Linyi was because the road was too far and they couldn't station a large army for a long time. But occasionally they could send an army to help Linyi defeat the invaders, and Linyi would be responsible for supplying the logistics. That would be no problem at all!
Fan Zhenlong's face flushed with excitement: "Before leaving, my father granted me the Golden Seal of Jade Seal and full authority to act as an agent in state affairs. Therefore, I can make the decision and agree to the request of the Marquis. Lin Yiguo will form an alliance with the Tang Dynasty and will never betray!"
This is pie from the sky. How stupid does Fan Zhenlong have to be to refuse?
Fang Jun chuckled, shook his head and said, "Brother Fan, what you said is wrong. If it's just a single alliance document, do you think the Dukes of the Tang Dynasty can read it? It's just like a piece of waste paper."
Fan Zhenlong said curiously: "Then what the Marquis means is..."
"You have to come up with something practical and show it to the prime ministers, ministers, and princes in the court, so that they think it is beneficial to form an alliance with Lin Yi State. Otherwise, every time Lin Yi State is invaded, the Tang Dynasty will send troops, but it will be a disaster.
Why? To be honest, whether in business or as friends, no one can just take things without giving anything. How can such a friendship last long?"
When Fan Zhenlong thought about it, it really made sense!
This Marquis looks young, but his words are full of philosophy, which should not be underestimated!
"Then, Lord Marquis, what should I do at this time?"
Fang Jun sat upright and said solemnly: "First, Linyi State opened a port for the Tang Dynasty to garrison. After all, the Tang Dynasty is too far away from Linyi. If Linyi asks for help from the Tang Dynasty after being invaded, and the Tang Dynasty sends troops
Come here, I'm afraid that before we get there, Lin Yiguo will be finished..."
Fan Zhenlong nodded immediately: "That's no problem. Lord Marquis, which place do you think is suitable?"
It makes sense and cannot be refused.
Fang Jun pointed at his feet: "I think this place is good. Although it is a little barren, the topography of the port is quite suitable. In addition, in my opinion, it is better to sell this place to Datang at a price and become the property of Datang."
Permanent territory. In this way, the Tang Dynasty can manage it here without any worries."
Fan Zhenlong's face turned dark immediately...
Permanent territory?
This already involves the issue of sovereignty. If you do this, what is the difference between it and the Chenla Kingdom?
It was unbearable, and Fan Zhenlong immediately became angry!