Chapter 92 Even more powerful than a tiger
The Buda envoy rubbed his hands, a sly look flashed in his eyes, and he seemed to be talking to himself, as if to show his sincerity to the other party: "How could I, Buda, not know the interests involved?"

He chuckled, as if he had seen those obsolete weapons shine brightly in Tubo. "Now, I am determined to bring these treasures back. Once they fall into the hands of Tubo, hey, we will be even more powerful. Won't the other tribes bow down to us?"

He paused, his eyes unconsciously sweeping over the female character beside him. She seemed to be quite interested in what he said, with her eyes moving and her lips slightly parted. This made him speak more vigorously.

"Besides, these weapons are useless in the eyes of the Tang Dynasty's Ministry of War. Selling them to me is a fair price, which is good for everyone." The Buda envoy raised his eyebrows, looking like he had gotten a huge bargain.

"But if you sell these weapons to the Turks, Tuyuhun, or even to Goguryeo and Japan," he said in a serious tone, "that would be a completely different story. They are all eyeing our Tang Dynasty covetously. You are naturally aware of the pros and cons involved."

The Buda envoy puffed out his chest and said proudly, "We Tubo and the Tang Dynasty have always been friendly allies. Not long ago, our envoys went to your country to pay homage to His Majesty the Emperor, and the relationship between the two sides is even closer. Sir, selling these weapons to Tubo, how can it be said that you are treasoning against the enemy?"

He took a step forward, his eyes firm: "Sir, you might as well imagine, if my Tubo becomes strong because of these weapons and becomes the overlord of the plateau, wouldn't it be the most solid ally for the Tang Dynasty? If the Tang Dynasty is strong, Tubo will also be strong, and if Tubo is strong, the world will be peaceful!" As he spoke, his eyes involuntarily wandered between the chest and neck of the female character, as if implying that in addition to the weapons trade, there are more possibilities for cooperation.

The Buda envoy talked incessantly, spitting everywhere, just like a storyteller on the stage, and his excited look really seemed like the real thing.

"Haha, by then, our Tang Dynasty and Tubo will be as close as a family. Jie Li and Goguryeo will be no problem at all!" He said, gesticulating as if everything was under control. "As long as we join forces, there is nothing in the world that we can't accomplish."

He paused, staring at Xu Luo cunningly: "If you sell the weapons to me, it will contribute to the friendship between our two countries!"

The Buda envoy spoke excitedly, as if he had seen the emperor's reward waving at him, "If His Majesty knew about this, he would be very pleased and would reward you generously!"

This Buda is indeed a talented person. His words are very logical and convincing. If it were someone else, they might actually be moved by his rhetoric.

But who is Xu Luo? His face remained calm, but his heart was as clear as a mirror.

On the surface, Xu Luo still looked thoughtful, as if he was really touched by Buda's words.

Buda was delighted when he saw this, and quickly added chips: "If you can accomplish this, you will be a guest of honor in Tubo in the future. Whenever you call, we will be waiting for you wholeheartedly!"

When Xu Luo heard this, a gleam of light flashed across his eyes, and he seemed to be really shaken.

He smiled gently and said slowly: "Buda Envoy, I appreciate your kindness. But the matter of weapons, after all, is it not the same as selling them privately to Tubo?" At this time, the female character beside him pursed her lips gently, her eyes moving, looking at Xu Luo with a smile, her jade-like neck tilted slightly, inadvertently revealing an indescribable temptation. Xu Luo glanced at her, his heart moved slightly, but his face remained calm.

"This alliance thing doesn't seem to be that simple, does it?" Xu Luo's tone was still a bit stubborn, but compared to his previous determination, his attitude was much softer now. His defense seemed to have quietly cracked under the lobbying of the Buda envoy.

"Mr. Han, I, Buda, admire your character and knowledge from the bottom of my heart!" The Buda envoy smiled like a shrewd businessman in the market. "It is a blessing for me to get to know you!"

He changed the subject, his eyes eager, "Sir, it would be a shame to send those obsolete weapons to be melted down. If you sell them to us Tubo, the profit will be considerable!" He said, gesturing with his fingers, "Of course, the old ones can't be priced the same as the new ones, but it's better than melting them down, right?"

"You have a saying in the Central Plains: People die for money, and birds die for food." The Buda envoy winked and smiled cunningly, "Sir, you are a wise man. I don't need to explain the reason in detail, right?"

"As long as you and I keep our mouths shut, even if the Ministry of War finds out, they will probably turn a deaf ear to it in the face of such huge interests. As long as we don't alarm the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, who will care about such a small matter?" A hint of cunning flashed in the eyes of the Buda envoy, and his eyes were as sharp as torches, staring closely at Xu Luo's reaction.

At this time, the female character next to her pursed her lips gently, her eyes were like water, sparkling and full of temptation. She casually lifted her hair, revealing her fair neck, and her chest rose and fell slightly with her laughter, which undoubtedly added some indescribable charm to this lobbying.

As soon as the Buda envoy finished speaking, his sharp eyes locked onto Xu Luo, as if he was trying to read the answer from his expression. Songtsen Gampo chose him as an envoy not only because of his shrewdness and ability, but also because of his irresistible lobbying skills.

Xu Luo is a thick-skinned man. Generally speaking, it is not easy to fool him. But if he is allowed to show his ability, even gods will have to retreat. Take the current situation for example. If it were someone else, they would have been fooled a long time ago. After all, who in this world can escape the word "profit"? It's like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Xu Luo's face was like the face-changing in Sichuan Opera, sometimes blue, sometimes white, his eyebrows twisted into the shape of the Chinese character "川". He sat there, thinking for a long time like a sculpture, obviously weighing the pros and cons in his mind. The Buda envoy was not in a hurry, sitting opposite, patiently like an old fox waiting for its prey, and occasionally glancing at Xu Luo with a sidelong look, as if he was evaluating whether his prey had taken the bait.

Finally, Xu Luo suddenly slapped the table with his palm. The sound scared the Buda envoy so much that he almost jumped up from his chair.

"Brother, have you figured it out?" asked the Buda envoy with a forced smile.

"Buda ah Buda, I originally thought that there were only a handful of people who could persuade me!" Xu Luo spoke.

"I didn't expect to fall into your hands today. Okay, based on what you just said, I will consider this deal."

(End of this chapter)