Lu Dongzan has been in Chang'an for more than a month. After Li Shen's turmoil, he knew that his plan to marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty had failed. But he wasn't idle. During this time, he led people to investigate the technology of iron smelting and textile cultivation in Datang. I also secretly bought a lot of books.

A number of craftsmen who knew these techniques were also recruited at a high price. Purchased a number of crops for planting. He believes that it will not take a few years to go back this time, and their productivity will go further.

It's just that it is a pity that he did not succeed in marrying Princess Daotang this time. Otherwise, some tribes in the country will be more honest. Songtsen Gampo set the capital in Lhasa (Lhasa) because of the instability in the country at that time, which was convenient for controlling and staying away from the old tribal forces. What he hates most now is Li Shen.

He investigated Li Shen's wealth and powerlessness. Several of Li Shen's industries are very profitable, and they have also made him salivate for a long time, and Lu Dongzan applied to Li Shimin to visit Li Shen's industry. Li Shimin refused on the grounds that private industry had no right to interfere.

Lu Dongzan used various methods to propose to Li Shen that he wanted to visit. As a result, a person named Wang Xuance received him every time. Tell him that the prince has something to do and has no time, and he will report the matter when the prince has time.

Today, Lu Dongzan came to King Ji's Mansion again, and he was going to see if he could see Li Shen directly for the last time, because he was going to leave for Tibet tomorrow.

"Lord Wang, that Lu Dongzan is here again. He said that he would return to Tibet tomorrow. Come and visit today to make a good connection. Wang Xuance reported to Li Shenyu.

"Oh, I'm leaving. We'll see. You can't let people say that I don't have a lot of etiquette in Datang, right? Li Shen thought about it and decided to meet.

After a while, Lu Dongzan was taken to the front hall, and along the way, Lu Dongzan sighed at the wealth of the Tang Dynasty, and the mansion of a prince was so luxurious. Although it is winter, there are still green cypresses and pines along the way. Lu Dongzan is not an uninformed person, and knows that these are all fine green pines, and they are all transported from other places. It is necessary to keep all the way not to die, and the consumption can be imagined.

"I've seen His Royal Highness King Ji," Lu Dongzan saluted Li Shen

"No need to be polite, please take a seat." Li Shen asked Lu Dongzan to sit down, and after serving tea, he continued: "I heard that the prime minister is going back to China tomorrow. Why don't you spend some more time? ”

"I've been out for a long time. Now that I can't get married, I should go back and assist Zamp well. Make Tibet more stable. Lu Dongzan looked at Li Shen and said

"Well, that's right, now you Zampu have just unified the ministries and just moved the capital. There are also several large tribes around it. Several old tribes in the interior are also unstable. I really need you to go back. Li Shen pretended to agree

Lu Dongzan was shocked in his heart. Datang actually knows so much about Tubo. Could it be that you can't send secret agents?

"I don't know where the news of His Royal Highness King Ji came from. After the unification of Zampu in our country, the tribes were peaceful and stable. Neighboring countries also live in harmony. Your Highness's message is outdated. ”

"Yes. That might be my hearsay. That's what the Hu businessmen over there said. Li Shen said indifferently

"Lord Wang, I have admired the Tang culture for a long time, and I also like the calligraphy and painting of the Tang Dynasty. I heard that the prince has a paper mill, and I don't know if I can buy some paper. Lu Dongzan said the purpose of the trip

"I want to buy paper. There are in the east and west markets. I'll have someone send it to you when the time comes. The paper mill is too far away on the side of the mountain east of Chang'an. "Li Shen knew that they had a mind on the paper mill.

"Lord Wang, we also want to visit how Datang's papermaking process is different from ours. Learn from each other. ”

"You don't have to learn from each other. If you have the skills, you can learn papermaking techniques from the Maison. Li Shen suddenly said this sentence, which made Lu Dongzan stunned

"Prime Minister, you and I are both understanding people. There are no outsiders here, and it's too tiring to talk with fake affection. I know the purpose of your trip. And I know exactly what you have to do with the family. They smuggle salt and iron, and even provide you with technology. And food weapons.

Why should I provide you with low-cost food? Am I crazy? You must have heard from people in my family about how greedy I am. You should also know my relationship with the family, I just don't let them make money. After squeezing their grain out of Tibet. I began to target them with salt and iron. I think their annual dealings with you shouldn't be small. Li Shen pretended to be ruthless. He needs to give Lu Dongzan a reason before he plans to succeed, Lu Dongzan is not an ordinary person. He doesn't believe in righteousness.

"In this case, if King Ji can provide me with paper-making technology in Tubo, we promise not to buy the family's grain in the future, I don't know what you think, Lord Wang." Lu Dongzan climbed up the pole.

"Great Minister, do you think this is possible? Papermaking technology is a cash cow. If the Maison pays a high price to buy. You're going to sell it. Will I still have an advantage in Datang at that time? Don't give me any promises. Your guarantee is worthless. Li Shen resolutely said

"Then if that's the case, we can only continue to buy the family's grain, not yours." Lu Dongzan began to threaten.

"Hahaha, don't you dare to think it's naïve to say this. I can organize people to sell directly to the people. The price of your food is three times that of ours. I can sell it for half the price. Whom do you say the people will buy? And if I sell grain to the big tribes in Tibet, do you say they are willing to buy it? Li Shen laughed

"Hmph, we can completely block your food and prevent you from entering my Tibet." Lu Dongzan snorted coldly.

"Are you sure? You said that the blockade of Tibet will be a great loss to you or to me. Don't forget that I am a prince, not a rich merchant to be slaughtered by you. What would happen if I also blocked the borders and said you forced me. I just want you to know that only what we Datang gives you is yours. Do you really think that the family and your court don't know about it? Borders are also sealed. What a joke. If that's the case, your tribal leaders in Tibet won't let you go, do you know how much they will suffer if this happens? Joke! Li Shenyi pursed his lips and said disdainfully

"You...."Lu Dongzan wanted to get angry but didn't dare. As Li Shen said, he is a prince.

"Okay, I don't want you, my one. Buy paper and go to the market, don't have any other ideas. Remember what I said, don't touch anything that doesn't belong to you. Li Shen was ready to send off the guests

"Okay, His Royal Highness King Ji also remembers. My Tibet is not a small country. We also have hundreds of thousands of soldiers. After speaking, Lu Dongzan threw up his sleeves and left.