Chapter 379 Mr. Cui’s Threat

"Are you a dead man? Didn't you tell him that if he doesn't sell us food, then all the business of the Cui family in Tubo will be unsafe, and I can uproot them at any time. Don't they want to make this money anymore? ?"

When Lu Dongzan said this, the people below knew that their prime minister had lost his mind. This was a lose-lose situation. Even if the Cui family did not sell us food, the Cui family's business in Tubo was still a prosperous market. , brought them a lot of goods from the Tang Dynasty, and even some banned items. If we fall out with the Cui family, we will have no channels to purchase these things.

"It's useless. I told Mr. Cui, but Mr. Cui said that even if they don't do Tubo business, they must preserve the foundation of the Cui family. If the Prime Minister wants to eradicate them, then Cui All of our family’s property in Tubo belongs to the Prime Minister, but they also want our property and various fine works in Datang..."

This guy was so frightened that he knelt down. After all, this was Cui Sanye who threatened Lu Dongzan. If Cui Sanye said it himself, then they have nothing to worry about, but if it comes from his mouth, I'm afraid He was about to suffer a disaster. As expected, he was just like him when he was young. Before he could finish his words, he was immediately beaten.

Many people around you are also sympathetic. He is now in his forties or fifties. He abandoned his wife and children and stayed in the Tang Dynasty to help you collect news about the Tang Dynasty. Nowadays, there is hard work without credit, and fatigue without hard work. , it’s just that the reported news is not right, but you beat people like this, who will dare to work for you in the future?

"The Cui family's son, someone is here..."

Lu Dongzan was so angry that he was shaking all over. Just when he was about to ask his men to search all the Cui family's properties, he suddenly calmed down. Lu Dongzan stood up and took a few deep breaths to make himself feel a little more comfortable. , even if there is a smoldering fire in his chest, he cannot get angry randomly at this moment.

What Cui Sanye said is right. If their industry on the plateau suffers a devastating blow, then according to the ability of the Cui family in the Tang Dynasty, they can dig out all the Tibetan people at any time, and even borrow the Imperial City Department With the power of the Yamen, Tubo's layout in the Tang Dynasty over the years has completely collapsed. It has already lost an important stronghold last time. If it continues like this, I am afraid that no one will give it to him in another half a year. Report the news to Datang.

"Where is Nanzhao?"

Lu Dongzan suddenly remembered the Nanzhao Kingdom in the Yunnan-Guizhou area. Although the land there was not fertile enough, because of the small population, some food could be accumulated every year. Although it was not enough for Tubo, it could at least provide some relief.

"Replying to the Prime Minister, the Nanzhao area has been affected by drought this year. Their food production has been severely reduced. None of the people we sent found food. We also contacted the Nanzhao royal family, but they were afraid of Datang's revenge, so they did not dare He didn't even negotiate the price when selling grain to us, so King Nan Zhao stopped meeting us."

Hearing this answer, Lu Dongzan felt his eyes darken, but in front of so many subordinates, he could not faint now. The subordinates had no idea now, especially the slaves in the rear. Soon they They are about to run out of food. Although there are grass roots and bark, they cannot be allowed to eat every day.

"Go back to the Tang Dynasty immediately and use all your strength to collect grain. No matter how much grain is collected, it must be transported back quickly. Even if you let your subordinates pretend to be customers and buy some grain in small batches, you must have Just buy it."

Lu Dongzan knew very well that this was useless. How much food could one person buy? If they don't cooperate with big businessmen, the food they buy will be a drop in the bucket, but Lu Dongzan has to do this now. Every grain of food is useful to them.

His men quickly kowtowed and left. He had to get on the road immediately before he could see his family. Lu Dongzan was like a furious lion now. If you still want to go home and see your family, I guess this guy will too. Will get angry at you.

According to his original thinking, the influence of the Tang Dynasty and Tubo were not much different. If Tubo proposed to buy grain, those small countries would not refuse. Now it seems that the Tang Dynasty is much stronger than Tubo in terms of cultural export. , plus the Tang Dynasty occupied Tuyuhun some time ago, and its prestige among various countries has reached its peak. If Tubo goes against the Tang Dynasty, I am afraid that all countries will still be very good at taking sides.

Although Tubo's comprehensive national power is strong, it would not be easy for Tubo to invade the surrounding areas. It is difficult for us to get up to the plateau, and it is also difficult for you to get off the plateau. But the Tang Dynasty is different. It has borders with other countries. Moreover, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty was very aggressive. Because he assassinated the eldest grandson of the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Tuyuhun was subjugated. If we don’t respect the Tang Dynasty, these armies can come over at any time. Who in the surrounding small countries can resist the army of the Tang Dynasty? Able?

When Lu Dongzan raised his head again, the entourage next to Zanpu came over. Lu Dongzan knew what news this guy wanted. He must have seen his people returning to the camp just now. Songtsen Gampo also wanted to know about the food in the interior. Due to the current procurement situation, food is now like a sharp sword hanging over the heads of all Tibetan people.

Lu Dongzan didn't say much to this person. He tidied up his clothes and went to Songtsen Gampo's tent in person. Some things were better to be discussed by himself. If he just let these people in the middle pass the news, it would be very likely that The message was passed to the wrong person, and if the business between the two of them is good, they can start it immediately.

Before leaving, Lu Dongzan thought about everything he should and should not think about. Now he has received news from various places. No one is willing to sell food. If he wants to buy food, it seems that he can only buy food in Li Xiang. There, but Lu Dongtsen played a trick. He was going to kick the ball to Songtsen Gampo. Don't you often say that I can't do things? Then I will leave this matter to you now and see what price your people can negotiate, and also let those old nobles know that I am much more useful than you.

"You bastard, you don't have any food?"

After Lu Dongzan finished his report, Songtsen Gampo also lost his temper. Lu Dongzan seemed to see himself in Songtsen Gampo. Now he has another idea. Losing his temper is of no use. He had to think of a solution, but he didn't know that he was just losing his temper just now...