Chapter 359 Lu Dongzan bribes Wei Shuyu
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The Ministry of Commerce has entered a period of high-speed operation.
Merchants began stocking up on goods, and various horse-drawn carriages rushed in and out, transporting supplies to Hu County. Everyone was extremely busy.
Because Wei Shuyu agreed...
Whoever stands out during this tribute and banquet.
He will report to His Majesty at the meeting.
As for whether Li Shimin would see him or not, he couldn't guarantee it.
But there's another condition that Wei Shuyu can decide...
It'll be in the newspaper!
Newspapers are selling like hotcakes every day.
Whatever is posted there will become the hottest topic of the moment.
Those storytellers with eloquent tongues are now highly sought after.
His net worth has been rising again and again!
certainly……
This job also carries risks.
You could easily get inside.
Two people have been arrested in the last few days alone.
For example: Li Shimin was busy with state affairs, so you say the harem was lonely and lacked nourishment?
Without a backup plan, there's no guarantee of a smooth start!
"Big pot, big pot..."
Choi Shin-ki rushed in, shouting, "Someone's here! Someone's here!"
Who's here?
Wei Shuyu was studying a policy of the Ministry of Commerce when he heard this and asked without looking up.
"The Tibetans!"
Choi Shin-ki said through gritted teeth, "Songtsen Gampo's lackeys."
Um?
Wei Shuyu was surprised.
Why did the Tibetan envoy not go to Chang'an, but instead come to Hu County to see me?
Where is he?
"They're waiting at the door, saying they want to see you!"
"OK."
Wei Shuyu put down what he was doing, got up and left.
hall.
Gar Tongtsen was a young man in his twenties who had been loyal to Songtsen Gampo ever since he ascended the throne.
At that moment, he was chatting with Fang Yi'ai with a beaming smile.
"You little idiot, don't you dare get separated from the group, or I'll put a sack over your head!" Fang Yi'ai threatened viciously.
When Songtsen Gampo first came to the Tang Dynasty, his men beat him up, and he remembered it all.
"I wonder where I have offended the landlord?" Lu Dongzan asked in broken Chinese.
"The Tibetans are not good people!"
How do you know I'm not a good person?
"You don't look like a good person."
"So what makes someone a good person?"
"Like Akagi!"
"..."
The Zanpu (Tibetan king) was right.
Besides Wei Shuyu, there were two other extremely troublesome fellows in the Tang Dynasty.
Clearly incredibly stupid...
But they still acted arrogantly and lawlessly, relying on their background!
It is said that during their duel, the two of them successfully broke the Zanpu's will by crossing their eyes!
Where the hell can we reason with this?
That was Songtsen Gampo...
Who in the whole world would dare to stare at him with cross-eyed eyes for three days and three nights?
"We are deeply sorry for not welcoming you properly, envoy, with such an honor..."
The moment Wei Shuyu saw Lu Dongzan, he immediately greeted him warmly.
This is a big spender, we have to take good care of them!
"Gar Dongzan greets Physician Wei." Gar Dongzan performed a Tibetan greeting.
You're too kind.
Wei Shuyu warmly invited, "Don't stand there, please take a seat."
"By the way, Little Jiji, bring out my treasured tea cakes to entertain the Dongzan envoy."
Choi Shin-ki's eyes widened.
Tea cake?
Didn't you say even dogs wouldn't eat this stuff?
When did you ever collect this thing?
Seeing Wei Shuyu glare at him fiercely, Cui Shenji had no choice but to obediently leave.
After that, they took Fang Yi'ai with them as well.
"How is Songtsen Gampo doing lately?"
Wei Shuyu politely replied, "I have missed you dearly since our hasty parting."
"Thank you for your concern, Physician Wei."
Lu Dongzan responded, "The Zanpu (Tibetan king) also often mentions Wei Langzhong, saying that among the younger generation of the entire Tang Dynasty, it is difficult to find someone who can compare with him."
"You flatter me."
Wei Shuyu smiled and said, "The Crown Prince, the King of Wei, and the King of Shu are all virtuous and talented. I was simply inspired by them."
The tone shifted abruptly: "I wonder why the Dongzan envoy has come to see me this time?"
Lu Dongzan pondered for a moment.
"I won't keep you in suspense any longer..."
Lu Dongzan smiled and said, "I am here on behalf of the Zanpu (King) to express my gratitude."
thank?
Wei Shuyu narrowed his eyes, a bad feeling creeping over him.
Lu Dongzan stood up and bowed to Wei Shuyu: "Yang Tong has always been a thorn in the Zanpu's side. The Zanpu knows that Wei Langzhong spoke up for Tubo in court, so the Zanpu specially asked me to come and express my gratitude."
*Slap slap*
Lu Dongzan clapped his hands.
Then several Tibetan soldiers poured in, carrying huge boxes in their hands.
Damn it.
Wei Shuyu's eyes widened.
Is this...is this a gift for me?
Lu Dongzan walked to the box and opened it directly...
Gilded armor, gold swords, pearls and agates, and a considerable amount of rare gold and silver!
Wei Shuyu was truly shocked.
A thought involuntarily popped into my mind: It's so good to be a corrupt official!
"This is a small token of the King's appreciation."
Lu Dongzan smiled and bowed, saying, "I hope Physician Wei will accept this."
What are you doing?
Wei Shuyu put on a stern face and rebuked him severely: "My father is Wei Zheng. You are disgracing the Wei family!"
"Physician Wei, please don't say that."
Gar Tongtsen hurriedly said, "You are a good friend of our Zanpu, and you have helped Tibet so much."
"Both morally and logically, we should express our gratitude."
Wei Shuyu sneered inwardly.
Unsolicited kindness is either a sign of ulterior motives or theft!
You're trying to bribe me, aren't you?
Am I, Wei Shuyu, the kind of person who accepts bribes?
"presumptuous!"
Wei Shuyu slammed his hand on the table: "Who do you take me for, Wei Shuyu?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Dongzan not only did not get angry, but his smile grew even wider.
It's not that I'm afraid of officials being corrupt, it's that I'm afraid of officials refusing to talk about it
As long as you're willing to talk, there's always a price to offer!
So what if you think it's not enough...?
"Physician Wei, please don't be angry."
Lu Dongzan explained, "This is just a small gift; more will be delivered soon."
"You've put me in an unjust position by doing this!"
Wei Shuyu continued to rebuke, "You are Tibetans, I am an official of the Tang Dynasty!"
"Do you want me to be branded a traitor?"
Wei Shuyu was spitting as he spoke.
His agitated expression made it seem as if he had suffered a great humiliation!
"this……"
Lu Dongzan pondered deeply.
The Wei family values their reputation, so they certainly won't accept it openly.
But Songtsen Gampo gave him an order.
No matter the cost, we must win Wei Shuyu over.
Even if they can't win Wei Shuyu over, they must destroy him.
"Dr. Wei, actually this money was donated to the Ministry of Commerce."
Lu Dongzan had a sudden inspiration: "I just overheard many businessmen talking about the New Year's Eve banquet..."
"As a friendly nation of the Tang Dynasty, Tibet should do its part."
Get on track.
Wei Shuyu glanced at Lu Dongzan.
This guy's cleverness is unprecedented.
There's a reason why it's mentioned in historical records.
The most famous of these is... the Six Trials of Marriage!
Several countries sought to marry Princess Wencheng to the Tang Dynasty!
Li Shimin was in a dilemma and presented six difficult questions!
This guy managed to untie them all...
The first test, which is widely known, is to thread a nine-curved pearl through silk!
A soft piece of silk is about to be threaded through the nine-curved eyelet of the pearl...
This is the only one who thought of using ants to apply honey and make holes.
(Note: This is a test question posed by the Tang Dynasty to foreign countries.)
"I see..."
Wei Shuyu's furrowed brows relaxed: "It seems I was just being presumptuous."
Just then, the two scoundrels sneaked in, carrying tea...
"I was rude just now."
Wei Shuyu stood up and invited, "Come, Envoy Dongzan, try my treasured tea."
"I bought this from a merchant at a high price!"
"Even His Majesty tasted it and praised it highly!"
The tea that even Emperor Tang Dynasty liked?
Lu Dongzan's eyes lit up.
"Then I thank Physician Wei in advance..."
Lu Dongzan picked up his tea, took a sip, and quickly frowned.
"This tastes a bit strange?"
Lu Dongzan smacked his lips and said, "It has a kind of pungent smell."
Smell?
Wei Shuyu's eye twitched slightly.
Damn it, those two have a particular fondness for bathing in cesspools, they definitely added something extra!
He glared at the two of them fiercely.
The two of them shrank their necks, looking extremely cowardly.
"The Dongzan envoy may have misunderstood."
Wei Shuyu explained, "This isn't a foul smell, it's a muttony smell."
"You know what mutton smells like, right?"
"Many people like this kind of food."
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