Chapter 57 Xu Luo takes action!

As the Buda envoy listened, a trace of deep thought flashed across his eyes, as if he saw endless temptations and power struggles hidden behind the crystal clear salt grains.

Xu Luo gestured with great excitement, as if he was introducing a priceless treasure: "This refined salt has really gone through 81 trials and tribulations, and has only been obtained through thousands of trials and tribulations.

It is only supplied to the emperor, empress, and the wealthy families in the palace. "He paused deliberately to whet the appetite, and then continued," This salt is so expensive that you can't even imagine!
But it is expensive for a reason. Not only is it good for the body, it is also a symbol of status! "

He winked and said with a hint of mischief: "Think about it, can the salt that ordinary people eat be compared with this? If it were you, which one would you choose?"

The Buda envoy was stunned, his eyes following Xu Luo's gestures, as if he had seen the envious looks of those nobles.

Xu Luo laughed secretly, this deal would most likely be successful.

The Tibetan envoy had just been treated coldly in the palace, and was now intent on saving face and returning with a great achievement. This happened to fall into Xu Luo's calculations.

The Buda envoy thought about it again and again, and finally said: "Of course, of course we have to eat this refined salt!"

"Haha, that's right!" Xu Luo slapped his thigh, "Your choice is exactly the same as those dignitaries!"

"This refined salt is not only a symbol of status, but also a harmless treasure!"

As Xu Luo spoke, he waved the salt shaker in his hand, as if showing off a precious treasure. "Although it can't make you immortal, at least it won't cause you to be chronically poisoned silently like those coarse salts."

"Besides, this refined salt has a pure taste and won't change the taste of food." He winked, with a mischievous smile on his face. "It's a pity that the price is too high and a poor guy like me can't afford it."

"This is the court's clever way to make money!" Xu Luo lowered his voice in a mysterious manner, but with a hint of joking.

The Buda envoy listened, sweat beads on his forehead, and his face became confused. Xu Luo's words were like a sharp knife, piercing his heart and making him feel cold.

He suddenly understood why Li Shimin was so generous in the court and did not hesitate to provide financial assistance to Tubo.

"It turns out that my self-righteous cleverness is nothing but a joke of a frog in a well." The Buda envoy laughed at himself in his heart. The refined salt in front of him was like a mirror, reflecting his ignorance.

He looked at the refined salt, a trace of greed flashed in his eyes, as if he saw the temptation behind it - the jade-like delicate skin, the temptation of the slightly parted red lips, and the inadvertent exposure of the snow-white neck. All of this is a microcosm of the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.

The Buda envoy suddenly felt a chill down his spine. The national power, financial resources, and military strength of the Tang Dynasty were no match for Tubo.

He seemed to understand why Li Shimin was so confident and looked down on the Turks while chatting and laughing, because for the Tang Dynasty, it was as easy as autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.

The Buda envoy laughed inwardly. This arrogant Tubo man was still dreaming of overthrowing the Tang Dynasty. He knew in his heart that if he had not been so smart and secretly investigated the situation in the Tang Dynasty, the end of Tubo would not be far away.

He had to record all of this as quickly as possible and send it back to Songtsen Gampo to remind him to be careful.

After returning to the posthouse, the Buda envoy wrote down everything he had seen and heard in great haste, preparing to send it back to Tubo as quickly as possible.

At this time, he was struggling internally, while Xu Luo beside him was secretly happy because he had attracted a big customer for the refined salt business. The Buda envoy suddenly came to his senses, eagerly grabbed Xu Luo's hand, and asked: "Mr. Xu, if I want to get involved in the refined salt business, do you have any way?"

Xu Luo was secretly delighted, but pretended to be embarrassed. After a moment's hesitation, he slowly said, "Well, I do know some people, but..."

Looking at the anxious eyes of the Buda envoy, Xu Luo smiled secretly in his heart. This business hasn't even started yet, but he has already helped Lao Li attract a big client. It seems that the day when he becomes the richest man in Chang'an is not far away.

On the surface, he still looked hesitant, which made the Buda envoy's heart rise to his throat, fearing that he would refuse.

At this time, the female character next to her gently played with her hair by her ears, her eyes moving, full of temptation. She pursed her lips, her chest heaving slightly, and she seemed to be quite interested in the refined salt business.

The jade-like neck and fair skin all revealed an irresistible charm. The Buda envoy couldn't help but take a look, and felt even more anxious, hoping that Xu Luo could give a positive answer.

Budaganbu's face looked a little anxious. He stared at Xu Luo, trying to find some flaws in the other's eyes.

"Come on, just tell me directly, can we touch this refined salt business?" he asked, his eyebrows twitching slightly.

Xu Luo sighed and answered seriously: "I am not saying that refined salt is the exclusive business of the royal family. If we get involved, wouldn't we become private salt dealers?"

"I don't know how we in Tibet deal with this crime, but in the Tang Dynasty, this is a crime punishable by death, and if it goes wrong, the entire clan may be implicated!"

Xu Luo shook his head as he spoke, obviously wanting to avoid this matter as much as possible.

After hearing this, Budaganbu's face became solemn, but the brilliance in his eyes did not diminish at all. He knew in his heart that this refined salt was indeed a treasure.

If they were transported to Tuyuhun and sold, they would surely make a fortune. Even if they were not sold, it would be a great honor to present them to the nobles on the plateau.

He knew very well that the nobles of both Tibet and the Tang Dynasty were all people who loved face, and the difference between refined salt and coarse salt was obvious.

He even thought that if he presented this refined salt to Songtsen Gampo and let the Tibetan king enjoy it, wouldn’t his own status and position also rise?

A sly smile appeared on the corner of Budha Gampo's mouth, his eyes firmly fixed in thought.

"You have a saying in the Central Plains: Birds die for money, and people die for food."

He said thoughtfully, "This refined salt is a mountain of gold and silver that makes people want to pounce on it."

At this time, the female character next to her gently played with her hair, her eyes moving, and she interrupted in a charming manner: "Lord Buda, although this refined salt is good, you have to be alive to enjoy it.

Why don't we take a long-term view? "As she spoke, her lips parted slightly, her nose flared slightly, and her chest rose and fell gently with her breathing, which added a bit of irresistible temptation.

Envoy Buda slapped his thigh and said with great joy: "That's money falling to the ground. Whoever picks it up will get a share!" Just as he was proudly expressing his opinion, Xu Luo smiled and jokingly took over the conversation: "Oh, so that's how it is. Mr. Buda is really humorous and witty."

(End of this chapter)