Northwest Palace, Li You's dormitory.

Lu Dongzan followed the white tiger as he walked, muttering in his heart, he had been here before, and he met him in Li You's study, and seeing that the direction of his journey was not the study, he didn't know where Li You would meet him. If it's in the study, it's about getting down to business, so what are you doing somewhere else?

Lu Dongzan didn't suspect that Li You would harm him, but he didn't understand why he didn't talk about something in the study and went to other places?

Soon, the two came to Li You's dedicated restaurant. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Li You sitting in front of the table, which was already full of dishes.

Lu Dongzan saw the style of the dish that he was very familiar with, and he also smelled the familiar taste, which turned out to be the famous dish of their Luo (Lhasa). There are enema, barley wine, butter tea, beef and sheep finger meat, cold salad yak tongue, tsamba, as well as sweet tea, roast sausage, air-dried meat, Sharp green (meat pulp) and so on.

Lu Dongzan's first feeling was a little disdainful, he thought that Li You wanted to get close to himself and play the friendship card. He said in his heart: "It's useless to come with me, no matter what you say, I won't go with you to deal with Songtsen Ganbu." ”

Lu Dongzan made up his mind, and he was very calm in his heart.

"Chenlu Dongzan, see His Royal Highness the King of the Northwest." Lu Dongzan saluted and said.

"No courtesy, please sit down in the courtyard, you can take a look, is the method of these dishes the same as the taste of Luo, is it an authentic method." Li You asked.

"The minister is not good at cooking, and he can't tell whether it is good or bad, but it looks like it is about the same." Lu Dongzan said.

Li You picked up the chopsticks and took a bite, and said, "Come, taste it, if the taste is the same as that of Luo." ”

Lu Dongzan took a few bites, frowned slightly imperceptibly, and said, "Almost." ”

Li You keenly caught the change in his expression, and he asked lightly, "Is it delicious?" ”

Lu Dongzan hesitated for a moment and said, "It's delicious." ”

Li You sighed and said, "Lu Dongzan, you didn't tell the truth. ”

Lu Dongzan was embarrassed and didn't know what to say.

In the early years of the Tang Dynasty, Tubo food was mainly divided into red food and white food, both meat products and dairy products, and had not yet formed today's cuisine.

The first major improvement in the cooking techniques of the Tibetan diet was in the late 6th century AD. The opening of the Silk Road greatly enriched the content of Tubo cooking raw materials, and the cooking technology was developed, especially after Princess Wencheng came to Tusbo, which opened up a precedent for the integration of the food culture of the two ethnic groups, and the food culture of Tubo began to be greatly improved.

At this time, the dishes on Li You's table were made in accordance with the cooking habits of the Tubo people at that time, and Lu Dongzan, who was used to eating Chang'an food, said that it was delicious, except for the reason of homesickness, he was a little insincere.

Li You instructed: "Replace these dishes." ”

Gao Zhiming and the others immediately changed the table of dishes, among which there were many special delicacies that had recently been sent from various places.

Next, Li You and Lu Dongzan just talked about the Chang'an Food Conference, let Lu Dongzan taste some special food, and then said: "Okay, Lu Dongzan Yuanzheng, you go back first, and come to my house to taste the food when you have time." ”

Lu Dongzan was called by Li You, thinking that he was going to say something important to him, and it must have something to do with Songtsan Ganbu's arrival in Chang'an. Unexpectedly, they just invited him to eat some food, and the conversation ended.

Lu Dongzan was depressed for a while. Because he had already thought about how he would deal with Li You when he said those things, he was ready to say something impassioned, and he would rather offend Li You than resolutely refuse. But people don't say it, he didn't use his strength for a long time, which made him very uncomfortable.

Lu Dongzan stood up and asked, "Your Highness, what is the matter with you looking for a minister?" ”

Li You smiled: "It's okay, just chat with you, you used to be a famous wise man in Tus, and your intelligence is rare in the entire Tang Dynasty." I've always wanted to talk to you about something that I've been too busy to bother with over the years. Recently, I have been staying in Chang'an for quite some time, and I will ask you some questions at any time. ”

Lu Dong praised and said, "What can you talk to me about?" It's not about Tu Si Fan and Songtsen Ganbu yet. Since we have to talk about it sooner or later, it is better to simply express our attitude today. ”

He said, "Your Highness, what do you have to say, can you tell me now?" ”

Li You said: "Okay, you sit down, I'll tell you a few things, you think about it." ”

Lu Dongzan sat down and said, "Your Highness, please speak." ”

Li You said: "I know you have a big knot, this time Songtsen Gampo is here, I will tell him face to face all the things that happened back then." In a word, you Lu Dongzan didn't feel sorry for Tu S Fan, nor did you feel sorry for him Songtsan Ganbu. ”

"Your Highness, ...... you" Lu Dongzan heard Li You's words, his nose was a little sour, and tears almost fell.

Lu Dongzan used to be exhausted for Tubo and Songtsan Gampo, but his mistakes caused de facto damage to Tubo. Li Shimin's canonization of him, as well as his family's trip to Chang'an, were unanimously hated in Tubo, and everyone said that he was a spy of Tubo, which made it difficult for him to vote for the country.

Lu Dongzan felt aggrieved in his heart, and he couldn't wait to take out his heart to show Songtsan Ganbu and those Tubo people who doubted him.

However, things are already like this, who can still trust him Lu Dongzan? This matter weighed heavily on his heart. Although he was respected in Chang'an, he was well-fed and well-fed, but the pain in his heart made it difficult for him to sleep.

Li You wanted to explain the events of the year to Songtsen Ganbu in person, and he was able to let Songtsen Gampo understand that he was a person, which fulfilled his dream and opened his heart. No wonder he's so excited.

Li You said: "Lu Dongzan, don't worry, my words count." In this matter, I will tell him clearly in front of you and Songtsen Gampo how he designed to frame you back then. ”

Lu Dongzan said: "Minister, thank you, Your Highness!" ”

Li You said: "There is a question you have to think about carefully, even if the Songtsam cadres understand the truth of the matter, but everything has changed over time, can you still go back to the past?" Even Songtsen Gampo, including those courtiers around him, believe in you as a person, are you still willing to go back to Tusbo? ”

"This, this...... Your Highness, the minister ...... "Lu Dongzan subconsciously has a desire to return to Tibet, but he really hasn't seriously thought about this problem.

Li You said: "If you really choose to go back, I will go to my father and tell you, and I promise that I will not stop you." However, everything has passed, you used to be a courtier of Tusbo, and no matter what the reason, you have lost the opportunity to be loyal to Tusbo. Now that you are a courtier of the Tang Dynasty, will you really choose to betray? ”

Lu Dongzan fell silent. He is a smart man, and his first feeling is that he can't go back to the past. After all, he has such a history of breaking away from Tus, and it is impossible for him to be reused after he goes back.

After so many years of changes in the world, Tu S has also produced many talents, and important positions are arranged with Songtsam Gabbu's cronies, and he will only be idle after he goes back, and he will face the suspicion and even reprimand and abuse of many people who do not know the truth.

There is another reason, after all, he Lu Dongzan has lived in Chang'an for so long, and the Tang Dynasty people treat him well, can he still be an enemy of the Tang Dynasty?

Thinking like this, the blood that had just surged in his heart suddenly became cold.

Li You continued: "Lu Dongzan, you are a good person and an upright person. Over the years, your performance in Chang'an has also been very good.

I invite you to eat this meal today because I want to tell you that the food in Tubo is not as delicious as in Chang'an, and the economic development and living standards of the people in Tubo are far inferior to those of Datang. After all, Tubo is your homeland and hometown, don't you want it to develop like the Tang Dynasty?

I think you should make some contribution to Tu Si Bo in these aspects, and your mood will be comforted. ”

Lu Dongzan listened, he did not hesitate, and said, "Your Highness, you are right. Chen Lu Dongzan is now a courtier of the Tang Dynasty, and from now on, the children and grandchildren of the minister will also be subjects of the Tang Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty is also the family of the minister. The minister is willing to serve the Tang Dynasty and be a good courtier of the Tang Dynasty. If he can do something for Tus, he is willing to do it. ”

Li You smiled and said, "Okay, you are really a top wise man, and you didn't disappoint me." Don't worry, I will never do anything that makes you embarrassed. It will only allow you to do things that are beneficial to both Datang and Tubo. I hope you can make your due contribution to a better life for the people of Tibet. ”

Lu Dongzan said: "Please instruct Your Highness, the minister must do his best." ”

Li You said: "When Songtsen Ganbu comes, I need you to ...... like this."

Lu Dongzan asked, "It's that simple?" ”

Li You said affirmatively: "It's as simple as that. ”

Lu Dongzan arched his hand and said: "Thank you, Your Highness, the minister will definitely live up to his mission." ”

After Lu Dongzan left, Li You told Yin Hongzhi and Li Daozong about the content of his conversation with Lu Dongzan.

Yin Hongzhi said: "Your Highness, are you going to engage in any conspiracy to calculate Lu Dongzan?" ”

Li You smiled and said, "Uncle, what is this called?" My uncle is also here, and my cousin Snow Goose will become the princess of Songtsam Ganbu in the future, how can I play a conspiracy?

Let me tell you the truth, this is called Yangmou. I want him to surrender to Datang willingly. ”

Li Daozong said: "Your Highness, if this is the result, then it is the best. The minister thanked His Highness for Snow Goose. ”

Li You said: "Uncle, if you have time, you can bring Sister Snow Goose over, and let's discuss the matter of welcoming Songtsan Ganbu together." ”