Chapter 380 A fatal errand

It took a full cup of tea for Songtsen Gampo to calm down. He was even more angry than Lu Dongzan, because he knew better than Lu Dongzan that if there was no food, maybe his position would be enough. It's loosened.

When the chieftains rebelled before, he had already felt that although the chieftains around the holy city were still obedient for the time being, their hearts were no longer with him. They were actually waiting and watching. If they could get it Food may be able to calm their minds, but if they cannot get food, these guys may join the rebel camp. By then, let alone quelling the rebellion, will they be able to keep their core territory? It's all something else.

"Tell me, where can I get food? Aren't you usually pretty good at telling me? Now if you can't come up with an idea, I'll cut off your title."

The Tibetan ministers also came in from outside. After hearing that the plan to purchase grain failed, they were not happy at all. If it had been before, they would have jumped up with joy. This matter is left to The Prime Minister did it. The Prime Minister has always been able to control the sky with one hand in the court. Now if you mess up something, Zanpu will definitely blame you, and then we will have a chance to succeed.

But what they feel now is more of a cold heart, and they don't think about adding insult to injury. Perhaps only when the crisis comes, they will know how to cope with the difficulties. Millions of people on the plateau have no food. If this news spreads, It is estimated that those slaves will not stay at their posts and work honestly, and some may have to stand up and resist.

In fact, it is not just the slaves who have no food. Including the soldiers outside the camp, they can last for more than a month at most without even having food for the winter. Everyone knows how cold the winter on the plateau is. If there is no food for the winter, , then more than half of these people will probably die.

"Everyone, get out of here."

After being silent for half a stick of incense, Songtsen Gampo asked these people to get out again. He also knew that these people were of no use. If the food crisis was to be solved, it would have to start with Lu Dongtsen, so when After these people went out, Songtsen Gampo asked Lu Dongzan to sit down and slap a sweet date. This is what almost all superiors would do. Lu Dongzan almost knew what he was going to say next.

"Go and talk to Li Xiang. At present, no one else has food except him. Only he can do business with us. Twenty-five cents is just twenty-five cents. We promise him that we must let the army have food." eat."

Songtsen Gampo also felt ashamed. He had an idea in his heart. Although there are two to three million people in Tibet now, they only need to ensure that some of them have food. As for the remaining part, they You can eat whatever you want. In the eyes of Songtsen Gampo, they are all a group of untouchables. They deserve to be without food. Anyway, they are not important to Tubo.

"I'm afraid this won't work. The relationship between me and him has become a bit tense. It's no longer as good as it was in the Tang Dynasty. If I go, the price may be high, so I'd better let someone else go."

Lu Dongzan is not a fool. If he goes to Li Xiang to ask for help now, I'm afraid Li Xiang will humiliate him for a while. How could he go to such a thing? Moreover, the price of buying grain is not cheap. If it really costs 40 cents, he may be a sinner in the history of Tubo. Once this difficulty is overcome, there will be many people looking for trouble in the future. If you buy grain now, you may be a hero. Wait until When those people are eating your food to get through the difficulties, they will dig out this matter. Maybe they think that you and Li Xiang have colluded, and you two are profiting from it?

Songtsan Gampo knew that this was true. There was a tense situation between the two of them these days. Songtsan Gampo also knew that the relationship between the two was not really that good, so he was thinking about who to let go. Talk about it.

"Huyan, go."

When Songtsan Gampo said these words, Ludongzan still wanted to refuse, but seeing the look in Songtsan Gampo's eyes, he knew that he could not refuse. He did not let you go in person, but only let your subordinates The general goes here to give you a lot of face. If he wants to send someone else, you, the prime minister, may not give him advice, so let General Hu Yan go. After all, the general and the prime minister are one, and almost everyone here Know.

"I obey the order."

General Huyan didn't want to go, but he could see the current situation clearly. Lu Dongzan didn't need to come forward directly. There had to be a puppet in front of him. He himself was the puppet on the strings.

"May I ask Zamp, how much can we negotiate for the final price?"

When it comes to his own core strength, Lu Dongzan does not dare to make decisions without authorization. He must tell the truth from Songtsan Gambo's mouth. If the negotiation ends and you are unhappy, Huyan may be let go at any time. The general was used as a scapegoat, and Lu Dongzan pushed his men into such a position. He had spent countless efforts over the years, so of course he could not be used as a scapegoat.

"Thirty cents, thirty cents per pound..."

Songtsen Gampo gritted his teeth and said, this price is already sky-high, almost sixty times higher than Chang'an City. Even if the intermediate freight is deducted, it is still about thirty or forty times. As long as Datang transports the grain. , then they would have made a lot of money, but Lu Dongzan felt a little guilty. Why did he always think that it was impossible to make a deal at this price?

He still remembered what Li Xiang said last time. As long as you come to see me again, the price will be forty cents per catty. No matter who of you comes here, it will be this price. If we can't negotiate the second time, If so, then the third time will be sixty cents per pound, it depends on how much money you have in Tubo.

"My subordinates resign."

After General Huyan heard this number, he was extremely dissatisfied in his heart. It was obviously one penny and two kilograms of grain. Even if it was more expensive on the Tubo Plateau, it was one penny and one kilogram of grain. Now it has reached six Ten cents, I really don’t know what to say about this.

Ludongzan also took the time to resign. He would not stay here under such circumstances. Songtsen Gampo's anger would burn to him at some point. He had to go to the gate of the camp with General Huyan. Waiting for Li Xiang to hunt, he will be back soon.