Li Xiaogong nodded and said, "When Songzan Gampo and Li Zheng negotiated, they have never paid back the five million he borrowed from Li Zheng."

Li Shimin nodded and said, "That was two years ago."

Li Xiaogong nodded and said, "According to the contract that year, Tubo should have paid back the money long ago. If Tubo did not repay the money, the court could ask Tubo for it."

Li Shimin whispered: "What if Tubo has no money to pay it back?"

Li Xiaogong still bowed and said, "There were some contracts in those days. If Tubo had no money to pay back the debt, he could only buy them through land."

Li Shimin smiled and said, "What is the price of land redemption?"

Li Xiaogong whispered: "The Tubo people make a living by grazing. They do not have a fixed land. They do not want the people of the Central Plains to have their own fields. As for how much money they should buy, we have the final say."

Li Shimin put down the pen in his hand, sat down again and said, "Who do you think can handle this matter well now?"

Li Xiaogong replied: "There are many capable people in the court, so I believe someone will definitely take on this important task."

Li Shimin nodded and said, "I hope that those who do this can win the greatest benefits for the court."

Li Xiaogong lowered his head and kept silent, and did not dare to say anything more. The emperor's heart was unpredictable. When it comes to choosing a person to negotiate with Tubo, if he chose his Majesty for His Majesty, he should not make a choice for His Majesty. If things were not done well and something happened to the person he recommended would be wrong.:.

Li Shimin also said: "Now, most old ministers in the court are familiar with the articles of the Kong family. Etiquette, righteousness, integrity and shame have become their primary principles. Sometimes, they cannot rely solely on the principles in the Kong family's classics to do things. A gentleman cannot fight for the best interests of the court."

As he spoke, Li Shimin looked out the window, "Do you think I'm right?"

Li Xiaogong smiled awkwardly, "I am stupid."

Looking at Li Xiaogong's admit defeat, Li Shimin smiled helplessly, "Let's do this, this negotiation was negotiated by Li Zheng at the beginning, and all the next things should be left to Li Zheng."

Li Xiaogong said, "Your Majesty is a noble person. Li Zheng is not a gentleman, so he will definitely be more shameless."

Li Shimin laughed dryly, "You can make arrangements."

"Here!"

Li Xiaogong bowed and walked out of the Ganlu Hall, breathed the spring air, and walked towards his Ministry of Rites.

Farmers working in the fields can be seen everywhere in the fields outside Chang'an City.

A month passed, and in April of the tenth year of Zhenguan, it was raining when Lu Dongzan arrived in Chang'an.

There is a lot of rain in spring this year.

Lu Dongzan led a few Tubo people to rush to Chang'an City on the muddy road.

Li Xiaogong and the officials of the Ministry of Rites were waiting here early.

Looking at Lu Dongzan who was in a hurry, Li Xiaogong said, "Your Majesty asks me to wait for you here."

Lu Dongzan used Tubo's etiquette to perform rituals and said, "I'm working hard."

As he spoke, Lu Dongzan was a little afraid to look at Li Xiaogong. At present, Tubo did not have any money to pay back the five million ounces of silver.

Li Xiaogong took Lu Dongzan and walked on Zhuque Street.

Looking at the bustling Chang'an City, Lu Dongzan felt very complicated.

It was even more jealous and even more helpless to say that he was envious. But Li Zheng appeared in the Tang Dynasty.

Li Zheng is a devil. In the hearts of many people in the countries outside the pass, Li Zheng is a person who cannot be offended.

After arriving at the inn, Lu Dongzan found that people from all over the country lived here, wearing all kinds of novel clothes.

When I came to Chang'an, there were only three or four small countries to congratulate me. Now there are so many envoys here.

Lu Dongzan even saw a few dark-looking guys.

Li Xiaogong said to Lu Dongzan: "The room has been arranged for the messenger. It must be very tiring to come from afar. Why not take a rest first."

Lu Dongzan hurriedly said, "Can you meet His Majesty the Tang Dynasty?"

It was still raining, and the humid air made people uncomfortable.

Li Xiaogong said: "Tomorrow we will start negotiating the contract of that year. As for your request to meet with Your Majesty, I will inform Your Majesty. Please wait for Your Majesty's reply."

Lu Dongzan nodded repeatedly.

Li Xiaogong said, "Let's rest first, the food inn will be arranged for you."

Lu Dongzan looked at the lively inn and various languages, making the entire inn mess.

When I arrived at the inn room, the meals were ready here.

But looking at the food in front of me, Lu Dongzan had no appetite and opened the window of the room and drifted into the window with the cold spring rain.

I care about the future of Tubo in my heart.

Recalling the contract between Li Zheng and Songtsen Gampo two years ago.

This contract must also exist in the court.

Back then, I also hoped that Songtsen Gampo would not sign the sky-high contract with Li Zheng. According to the contract, Li Zheng's ambition was very obvious, and he was trying to control the entire Tubo.

To quell civil strife and resist foreign enemies, the Central Plains helped Tubo complete these things, and the promises on the contract were completed by the Tang Dynasty.

Now is the time for Tubo to fulfill the terms of the contract.

Return five million stags of silver.

Feeling the coldness of the spring rain, Lu Dongzan smiled bitterly.

It rained for a day and a night and didn't mean to stop. Li Xiaogong came to the inn early to wait for Lu Dongzan.

It was almost noon when Lu Dongzan walked out of the inn and said to Li Xiaogong: "I've been waiting for a long time."

Li Xiaogong glanced at the still gloomy sky, "It's not long, let's go to Jingyang now."

Hearing this, Lu Dongzan was stunned, "Aren't you talking to the officials in the court?"

Li Xiaogong said: "The negotiations were negotiated with you at the beginning, and only the Chang'an Order knew the size and size of them. Now, it is inappropriate to discuss whether it is inappropriate to change people."

Facing Li Xiaogong's words and the demands of the Tang Dynasty, Tubo did not have much room for negotiation in front of the creditors.

Follow Li Xiaogong out of Chang'an City and head to Chang'an.

The newly built official road is still very neat.

Even if it rains, there are still many pedestrians here.

The more he walked towards Jingyang, Lu Dongzan became more and more nervous.

Walking all the way to the entrance of Jingyang’s village, you will meet Xu Jingzong and Li Yi’s mansion.

The two of them stood at the entrance of the village with a smile, and the pressure in Lu Dongzan became even greater.

Jingyang is ready.

Xu Jingzong said, "I've been waiting for a long time."

Li Xiaogong said: "The human official has been brought here. As the Minister of Rites, I am responsible for listening to the conversation between Li Zheng and the Tubo envoy this time. As for how you talk, I will not interfere."

Li Yifu said: "Come in first. It's time to eat, and the banquet is ready. Let's have dinner first."

Li Xiaogong patted his stomach and said, "I am indeed hungry. Everyone says that your Jingyang food is unparalleled. I have wanted to come and eat for a long time. I haven't come to Jingyang for a long time."

Xu Jingzong invited: Everyone should go to the village first.

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