Chapter 58: Join forces to make money!

The Buda envoy smiled and continued to lobby: "We can't let the government take all the money for this profitable business, right? Mr. Xu Luo, aren't you jealous and tempted when you see this?
If we join forces, you won't have to stand in the sun and wind on the street to set up a stall to tell fortunes. Who knows, you might even become a wealthy man in our area! "

Xu Luo laughed in his heart. This Buda envoy was really smart. He wanted to brainwash him. But he pretended to be surprised. He stared at the Buda envoy with wide eyes and said worriedly, "Mr. Buda, now that you say that, I have to think about it seriously."

Seeing that Xu Luo seemed to have developed an interest in the refined salt trade, the Buda envoy was secretly delighted, thinking that he had successfully persuaded Xu Luo with his eloquence.

However, Xu Luo frowned and said worriedly: "You just ate so many sweet potatoes, and now you want to buy refined salt. I'm really worried that you may not be able to handle this refined salt business!"

Upon hearing this, the Buda envoy burst into laughter. He had no intention of actually investing the money in the first place, and now he was laughing so hard that his eyes curved into a crescent, looking quite proud.

He patted his chest and said confidently: "Mr. Xu Luo, even if I don't have the funds, I can make this refined salt business a reality!" As he spoke, a cunning light flashed in his eyes, as if he had already seen wealth waving to him.

Li Shimin had just vowed in the court that he would give Tubo 500,000 coins and 200,000 pieces of silk, which was really not a small amount.

If we use these as capital to trade in refined salt, wouldn't that be easy? I plan to have Li Chumeng inform King Songtsen that such a good deal will surely please King Songtsen very much.

Looking at Geng Xiu standing beside him, with an expression that looked like he had just eaten a sour fruit, Budah Ningjie couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Sir, please don't frown, since I dare to say this, I must be sure of it.

However, I am really curious about your tricks to make this refined salt... "

Before he finished speaking, Budah Ningjie glanced at Gengxiu's cloth bag, as if to say that the business of refined salt is very expensive!

When Gengxiu heard the price, his face changed, like a cat whose tail was stepped on, "Eight hundred coins a dou? This, this is too expensive, right?" When Budah Ningjie heard the price, his face changed slightly, as if he was shocked.

Geng Xiu just smiled and shook his head, "Buda Envoy, you don't know this, this refined salt is not just salt, it is also a symbol of status!

Think about it, the Tang Dynasty had nobles, didn't Tubo have them too? And, as far as I know, salt in Tubo is much scarcer than in the Tang Dynasty. If you can really transport this refined salt back in the future...

At this time, Li Chumeng came over slowly, her eyes moving, her lips slightly parted, and she smiled gently, looking really attractive. She leaned over and whispered, "The profit of this refined salt is much greater than you think."

After saying this, she swayed her waist and walked away slowly, leaving behind two affectionate gazes and a room full of reverie.

While sipping the fragrant tea, Matthew looked at the Buda envoy with a smile, his tone full of joking: "This refined salt, let alone the five noble families, even your Songtsen Gampo will probably fight for it!

Maybe I can even get a job as an official in the Zamp's office." He paused, pretending to be thoughtful, as if he had seen the craze that refined salt had caused in Tubo.

The Buda envoy was aroused by Matthew's words. A hint of eagerness flashed in his eyes, but he soon frowned again. "This price is indeed a bit high. Mr. Matthew, can you give me a discount?"

There was a hint of anticipation in his voice.

At this time, Xu Luo interrupted with a barely perceptible smile on his face, "Five hundred coins a bucket, this is already the lowest price! Think about it, who among the people of Dayi doesn't need salt?"

Although the Buda envoy was excited by Xu Luo's words, he was not someone who would be easily fooled. Although refined salt is good, the price is indeed shocking. He wondered if the Tibetan nobles would really accept the salt he brought back, and his heart was beating. Those Tibetan nobles were not as generous as those in the Tang Dynasty.

"Then let's start with 10 stones." The Buda envoy decided to test the waters first for safety reasons. "If the sales are good, we can discuss the next step."

Hearing this, Xu Luo frowned slightly, as if he was not satisfied with the amount of ten stones, but he still nodded, "Only ten stones?"

The Buda envoy also frowned and asked, "Sir, do you think ten stones is too little?"

Xu Luo nodded slightly, but a cunning light flashed in his eyes.

Facing Xu Luo's ridicule, the Buda envoy smiled shrewdly like a businessman, "Hey, sir, you are right, I only ordered ten stones this time, which is indeed a bit shabby.

But in our Tubo, this is a big business! "He blinked mysteriously, as if he was telling a secret that only he knew.

Xu Luo, who was standing by, had a faint smile on his face, and his eyes that could see through people's hearts were fixed on the Buda envoy, as if he wanted to see through his thoughts.

Your one or two stones are really not enough in Chang'an City. But, making money can be big or small.

The Buda envoy secretly felt lucky that Xu Luo did not know his true identity as a Tibetan envoy, otherwise his actions would have become a laughing stock in Chang'an City.

He stroked his chin and put on a shrewd look, "Sir, I'm just testing the waters to see what the market is like. I'll go back and see the response. Next time I come, I'll definitely order a 100-1000-stone vessel."

Xu Luo shook his head slightly, but his eyes fell on the steady hands of the Buda envoy, as if he could see his future fortune from them.

The smile on his lips deepened, as if he was mocking the Buda envoy's caution.

"Envoy Buda, even if you only earned ten stones on this trip, you have made a lot of money." Xu Luo's gaze moved around and finally stopped on the eyes of Envoy Buda, as if he wanted to find something in them.

The Buda envoy smiled sheepishly, with a hint of pride and cunning in his smile, "Yes, this first pot of gold is the result of my cooperation with Lao Li.

Although they are not as good as the sweet potatoes from your place, they are enough to make me happy for a while.

Xu Luo suddenly looked worried and asked about the departure time of the Buda envoy. "By the way, when will the envoy leave for Tubo?"

The Buda envoy stroked the money bag at his waist, and he was extremely anxious. He could no longer hold back his desire to leave Chang'an City and exchange the refined salt for gold.

"Hey, I can't wait to leave now. Chang'an is nice, but it's not as real as gold and silver."

Xu Luo met the mysterious Buda envoy in the prosperous city of Chang'an. After a conversation between the two, he promised this rather cunning client that he would deliver ten stones of refined salt within half a month.
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