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He nodded: "King Yue's suggestion is very good, let's do it like this!"

"Cheer up, it's not too late, let's start today..."

"Alright!"

Menduo thought to himself, fortunately, he was smart enough to let the clansmen buy all the cotton in Tubo.

In any case, this year's cotton was sold by the Mendo tribe.

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Li Tai acted resolutely, and Menduo could only cooperate.

Soon, the people of Menduo came to the outside of Luoxie city with carts of cotton.

The workers of the West Datang Company weighed the money one by one and counted the money immediately.

The Tubo people who came here after hearing the news saw with their own eyes the cartloads of cotton in exchange for a large amount of Kaiyuan Tongbao.

Only then did everyone realize that the cotton that is everywhere in Tubo is so valuable. Many people scolded the Menduo tribe for being shameless, but it was too late.

The whole Tubo was shocked.

At the same time, Zhang Sunchong took several employees of the West Datang Company to sell the matches, soap, refined salt, high-grade paper, etc. in Luoxi City.

These rarities were quickly snapped up at high prices.

a few days later.

The purchase of cotton has been completed, only a small amount of cotton is still left outside the city, and most of the cotton has been shipped to Chang'an one after another.

On this day, Li Tai and Changsun Chong received an invitation from Songtsan Gampo. Songtsan Gampo wanted to entertain Li Tai and Changsun Chong in the palace.

It was supposed to be a big dinner party.

Who knows, when Li Tai and the eldest grandson rushed over, they found that Songtsan Gampo was the only one.

Songtsan Gampo prepared a table of Tubo-style delicacies.

Li Tai just ate some casually.

But Chang Sun Chong ate it with great joy.

After eating and drinking, Songtsan Gambo suddenly looked at Li Tai and said, "King Yue, Ben Zanpu has a question. Will you come to buy cotton next year?"

Li Tai nodded: "Naturally, our West Datang Company will vigorously engage in the cotton business in the future, as much cotton as there is in Tubo..."

This was also Chen Chu's explanation to Li Tai before coming here.

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Chapter 304 The Zanpu family is not rich either

How much do you want?

Songtsan Gampo was a little unbelievable when he heard this.

But that's what it is.

All the cotton in Tubo this year was confiscated by the West Datang Company.

And the money was all earned by the Mendo tribe.

The others could only stare blankly.

He looked at Li Tai, then at Changsun Chong, and then said: "Actually, when the Western Datang Company came to Tubo to buy cotton, it didn't necessarily have to buy from the Menduo tribe. You understand what Ben Zanpu said. What do you mean?"

Li Tai shook his head: "I don't understand."

Songtsan Gampo gritted his teeth and said, "What Ben Zanpu means is that I also have clansmen, and my clansmen also have many businessmen. Next year, why not buy cotton from my clansmen..."

Li Tai was stunned.

The majestic Tubo boss actually wants to put down his dignity and do business with the Western Datang Company?

This is outrageous.

Next to him, Chang Sun Chong smiled and said, "Oh, brother-in-law, do you want to make money? Aren't you Zanpu from Tubo? This Tubo is under your command, and you still need money?"

He was a little surprised.

When he thought about it, his cheap brother-in-law must be very rich.

Who knows, the other party even wants to do cotton business.

Songtsan Gampo was ashamed when he heard the words, and said: "There are no outsiders today, so I will tell the king of Yue and my brother-in-law the truth. In fact, I, Zanpu, have a hard time... There are more than a dozen big tribes in Tubo. All the money is in the hands of the tribe, and during wars, the money goes out of the palace... These years, my life has not been easy."

To put it bluntly, Zanpu's family is not rich, and Zanpu's life is not easy.

Li Tai laughed, and said: "So that's how it is...Since Zanpu asked, how can I refuse? Next year, we will no longer purchase cotton from the Menduo tribe alone. At that time, the West Datang Company will open in Luoxi City Everyone in the shop, whether they are officials or ordinary people, regardless of men, women, or children, can sell cotton, and they can charge more for more, or less for less, what do you think of Zanpu?"

Hearing this, Songtsan Gampo was ecstatic.

In this way, he can let the clansmen prepare early, buy cotton in advance, and then sell it to the West Datang Company.

He personally picked up the wine jar and poured wine for Li Tai and Changsun Chong: "This wine is unique to us in Tubo. When it is brewed, it is mixed with the sweat of young girls. It tastes very special..."

Girl's sweat?

Immediately, Li Tai lost his appetite.

But Chang Sun Chong drank it with gusto, he nodded and praised: "Good wine, really good wine!"

Li Tai: "..."

Drank some more wine.

Li Tai suddenly looked at Songtsan Gampo and said, "Zanpu, do you want your people to earn more money?"

Songtsan Gampo asked, "Could it be that the King of Shu still has a way to make money?"

Li Tai smiled and said: "My West Datang Company is not just in the cotton business. Before I came, Chen Chu had already said that in the future, as long as the business to the west of Chang'an City is to be handed over to the West Datang Company Let’s do it, in other words, we will do all the business in the west of Chang’an City... Even food, salt and iron can also be used..."

all business?

Food okay?

Even salt and iron?

Songtsan Gampo's eyes lit up completely.

Li Tai's words were like a bolt from the blue.

For him, this is simply great news.

Tubo produces cattle, sheep, war horses, but other things are in short supply, the most lacking is food.

The land of Tubo can grow grass, which is suitable for feeding war horses, cattle and sheep.

But not suitable for growing crops.

Especially in recent years, the population has grown rapidly, and the problem of food shortage has become increasingly prominent.

As for salt and iron, it has always been the most lacking in Tubo.

At the beginning, Tubo spent a lot of effort to build a salt well. Although the salt quality was very poor, it could barely supply Tubo. Unexpectedly, Chen Chu sent Xue Rengui to destroy it.

If you can buy grain, salt and iron from Datang, Tubo will have no troubles in the future.

Songtsan Gampo was very happy.

He rubbed his hands and asked, "King Yue, you didn't lie to me, did you?"

Li Tai said with a smile: "I, West Datang Company, never lie to anyone...but there is one condition."

"What conditions?"

"For transactions, cotton must be used."

Songtsan Gampo was taken aback.

He thought how harsh Li Tai's conditions would be.

Unexpectedly, it was just to trade with cotton.

Cotton is produced everywhere in Tubo.

Doesn't it mean that collecting the cotton that is everywhere can be exchanged for scarce items such as salt and iron?

This is not a condition at all, but a benefit.

Songtsan Gambo nodded without thinking, and agreed, "Okay, since we are doing business with the West Datang Company, we must abide by the agreement, as you said, use cotton as a transaction."

Hearing this, Li Tai said happily: "By the way, Chen Chu once said that Princess Gesang is his goddaughter, so he has always had a good impression of Tubo... Therefore, Zanpu can make a list first and hand it over to you." Me, after I go back, I will have someone deliver the goods. As for the cotton, it can be counted as next year, and when the cotton is collected next year, I will pay it to the West Datang Company..."

This is credit.

Li Tai added: "As for how much credit you can get, it depends on Zanpu's sincerity."

Songtsan Gampo said excitedly: "Sincerity is definitely there, and it is very big. Please tell Chen Chu that I, Songtsan Gampo, have prepared delicious food and wine in Luoxie City. I respectfully invite him to come to Tubo as a guest!"

In Songtsan Gampo's heart, Chen Chu was simply the great benefactor of Tubo.

He even gave him the opportunity to pay on credit.

I really enjoyed this meal.

Songtsan Gampo got what he wanted:

One is that next year, they can cooperate with the West Datang Company to make money for their clansmen.

The second is to reach an agreement with the Western Datang Company. All goods belonging to Datang can be sold to Tubo and traded with cotton. This is an excellent opportunity to make Tubo completely stronger.

Therefore, even though Songtsan Gampo thought that one day he would conquer the Tang Dynasty, at this moment, he felt that Li Tai, Changsun Chong, and especially Chen Chu, whom he had never met before, were all good people.

The next day, Songtsan Gampo sent someone to deliver a list.

These are things that Tubo is in short supply.

In addition to salt and iron, grain, there are also many medicinal materials and the like.

Li Tai accepted the list, took Changsun Chong with him, and set off back to Chang'an.

In order to show his sincerity, Songtsan Gampo took the left and right prime ministers and Tubo officials, a total of dozens of people, to see him off on foot, and sent them directly to a mile outside the city of Luoxie.It can be said to be full of sincerity.

Moreover, when Li Tai and the eldest grandson rushed away, they also harvested a lot of treasures.

In addition to Songtsan Gampo's gifts, there were also many Tubo officials who gave them some rare items, some of which were said to have been brought from the Pyu Kingdom in the south.

As for everyone's thoughts, Li Tai is very clear, that is, everyone wants to hook up with the West Datang Company, so as to make money along with it. After all, the people of the Menduo tribe have made a lot of money this time, and everyone is jealous.

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Chapter 305

Chang'an City.

Royal Palace.

Ganlu Temple.

Cheng Chumo walked into the main hall, bowed to Li Er who was processing the memorial, and said, "Your Majesty, Baiqisi has found out that the convoy of the Western Datang Company led by His Royal Highness King Yue will arrive in Chang'an City in three days... It is rumored that this time, the Western Datang Company spent 10,000+ guns in Tubo... brought back a large amount of cotton, and the fleet is very large, like a large army..."

Li Er put down the memorial, and said with a smile: "Qing Que, this kid, he must have scoured all the cotton in Tubo... By the way, Chu Mo, a few days ago Chen Chu sent someone to send a memorial, saying that he would deal with Tubo. Let go of the sale of salt, iron and grain, what do you think?"

Cheng Chumo scratched his head: "Your Majesty, minister, stand and watch."

Li Er: "..."

Do you think you are very humorous.

However, Cheng Chumo's answer was in line with the old Cheng's style.

This is Cheng Yaojin's biological son, that's right.

Li Er waved his hand angrily: "Get out!"

"Yes!"

Cheng Chu ran away silently.

Li Er was thinking about Chen Chu's memorial.

In the memorandum, Chen Chu's plan is very simple, that is to use cotton in two to three years to make Tubo completely lose the ability to grow grain and produce salt and iron.