Chapter 910: I’m ripping you off!
Fan Zhenlong is really majestic and courageous. Since I want something from you, let me make whatever price you want. My father, Fan Fanzhi, went to Jiaozhou Governor's Mansion to request reinforcements, but there has been no news until now. Who knows whether 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 kings of this land, and no matter how much the cost is, it will just be passed on to the people. On the contrary, if the Fan royal family were to be destroyed, wouldn't these things still become the possessions of others?
Instead of losing everything and annihilating the clan 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 making a business. Fang Jun has soldiers in his hands who can help Lin Yiguo survive the crisis of destroying the country, so he will naturally have the confidence to ask for a high price. Since Fan Zhenlong wanted to ask for help from others, he naturally lacked the confidence to make a counteroffer.
But he readily agreed to Fang Jun's conditions, 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. This time I came to Linyi Country 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 appreciate your kindness, but in the final analysis, our Tang Dynasty, a country based on benevolence and righteousness and etiquette, must pay Money. In this way, I have only completed my duty, neither praise nor blame, no merit, nothing more. But if I participate in the war between your country and Zhenla, this will seriously violate the Tang Dynasty. The national policy harmed 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. If you dare to stir up trouble, I will beat you until your mother doesn't recognize you"...
The Gungun princes in the court don't care whether Linyi fights against Zhenla or Zhenla fights against Linyi. Does the subjugation of Linyi and the subjugation of Zhenla have anything to do with the Tang Dynasty? Anyway, they are all areas that are beyond the reach of the whip and cannot be controlled. What does it have to do with the Tang Dynasty if a person's brain has a dog's brain?
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 Yiguo went to pay tribute to the Tang Dynasty. Who knew whether Zhenla went there? If each of them paid tribute and claimed vassal status, then the Tang Dynasty really had no reason to favor one over the other.
What annoyed him was Fang Jun's greed!
Aren't the conditions 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 brought by Fang Jun to pay the bills, and they were public accounts. With these, it could be guaranteed that the Tang Dynasty court would not hold Fang Jun accountable for sending troops without authorization.
However, if you want Fang Jun to send troops, it is not enough to just ask him to explain to the court, you must also ask him to explain 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 is ambitious. As long as Fang Jun is willing to send troops, the conditions are up to you. Come to think of it, it's just some yellow and white stuff. I just promised 50,000 yuan and people 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? ?”
Although he said beautiful words, Fan Zhenlong actually felt a little upset in his heart.
Looking at this luxurious quality of life, how much does it cost to be able to appreciate it?
Unexpectedly, Fang Jun looked displeased 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 the Tang Dynasty. How can I I would never do this to blackmail Brother Fan at such a critical moment for mere personal gain!”
Fan Zhenlong became increasingly anxious.
This sounds really refreshing, but it also shows that Fang Jun's intention is definitely not to ask for money.
"Any problem that can be solved with money is not a problem." Fan Zhenlong has definitely never heard this sentence, but it doesn't mean that he doesn't understand this truth. If he just wanted money, Fan Zhenlong could just let Fang Jun talk. The worst he could do would be to empty out Sangha Puluo's warehouse, so what's the big deal?
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 a villain's heart. I am deeply sorry. Whatever the Lord Marquis requires, it doesn't matter. As long as the young man can make the decision, he will not be stingy."< br>
"Okay!"
Fang Jun clapped his hands and praised: "Brother Fan is really courageous. There are people in Linyi Kingdom 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 Kingdom from generation to generation. We will never leave and our friendship will last forever." Save!”
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 definitely sneer at it. Although the Tang Dynasty is powerful, the sky is high and the sky is high. What can you do to me, Lin Yi? Didn't the Sui Dynasty still have strong troops and strong horses, and the army of Linyi State was defeated and lost its helmets and armor, but what was the result? No, you 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 things are different now.
The Han dynasty had nothing to do with the Linyi Kingdom, but the surrounding countries such as Chenla, Siam, etc. were all stronger than the Linyi Kingdom. They burned, killed, and looted every three days, and troops entered the country and headed straight for the capital at every turn. 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 sending an army to help Lin Yi State defeat the invaders, and Lin Yi State is responsible for supplying the logistics, then there is 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 agent for 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 is just a single alliance document, do you think Duke Gonggun of the Tang Dynasty can see it? It is actually no different from waste paper."< br>
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. Why? To be honest, no matter in business or as friends, no one can just take and never give. How can such a friendship last? "
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 we do now?"
Fang Jun sat upright and said solemnly: "First, the Linyi Kingdom 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 Lin Yiguo will be finished before you get there..."
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 terrain 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 capital of Datang." Permanent territory. In this way, Datang can manage it here without any worries."
Fan Zhenlong immediately turned dark...
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!
Now that we have embarked on a great voyage, what can we do if we do not engage in colonization?
(End of chapter)