Chapter 1209 A Capable Person From a Small Country

Three days was said to be three days, and sure enough, the prefect came over three days later with a letter from their court.

"Master Huang, this is the reply from the imperial court of our country. We agree with this matter in principle, but we also want to set up the same guild hall in your country."

Hearing the words of the prefect, Li Xiang also looked at this guy with interest. He didn't expect that there was such a capable person in such a remote place!

I originally thought that these people would not set up a guild hall in Datang, but I didn't expect that they would also think of this. If this is the case, then we cannot bully them unilaterally.

"There is no problem at all. You can set up your guild hall in any city on the border of Datang, including some cities in Nanzhao, as well as Chang'an in our country. However, there is one thing: our guild hall will strictly abide by your laws, and you will also We have to strictly abide by our laws. If something happens, we will deal with it strictly."

What Li Xiang said seemed very fair on the surface, but it was actually unfair. Because the Tang Dynasty was very powerful, it could set up guild halls in many cities and support their operations.

Piao is just a small country, and their annual fiscal revenue cannot even keep up with the wealthy provinces of the Tang Dynasty. If you ask them to set up so many guild halls, even if you open this policy to them, I am afraid they will not have the ability.

The prefect obviously didn't expect Li Xiang to be so good. He actually opened so many cities to them at once. In fact, this is a manifestation of a big country. We are not afraid of you coming to our territory. We can provide you with everything. I am open and will not hide it like you, but whether you have the ability or not is your business.

What's more, people in your country only know that the Tang Dynasty is powerful, but they don't know where the Tang Dynasty is powerful. Open up some border cities in our country and let your people go there and see more. When they come back, they will know how big the Tang Dynasty is. Ability. Without him, when our soldiers and horses come over, they will encounter slightly less resistance.

"Master Huang, we only think about a city on the border and our country's Wa City. We don't think about opening up so many cities."

The prefect frowned and said, he is also a smart man, otherwise he would not be able to stay in this position.

There is a huge gap in the comprehensive national strength between the two countries. Opening a guild hall in a border city already requires a lot of money, and there are also permanent officials, which costs money every day.

"Does the prefect have this right? If not, please find someone with authority to talk to us. We can represent the Tang court, but I don't think the prefect can represent the Piao court. "

Li Xiang's words made this guy's face a little ugly, but what Li Xiang said is true. You have to ask for instructions at every turn. If you negotiate like this, when will it be discussed? Who can negotiate without having a person who calls the shots? Coming? We don't want to waste our time here with you.

Although the prefect felt bad and had been humiliated, Li Xiang was telling the truth. He really couldn't make the decision in this matter and could only resign again, which gave him three more days.

What Cao Lian watched from the side was really wonderful. Although we were given three days, we took all the initiative here. Look at the expression on the prefect's face. This is not for negotiation at all. It is clearly for people to come. Here comes the humiliation.

"I've almost handed over what's due to you. You can stay here later. We don't have the time to wait for them. All I ask is that we have our guild hall in their bigger cities. How much does it cost?" You don’t have to worry, you just have to get them to agree to it.”

Cao Lian was here digesting some of the things he had just learned. Suddenly Li Xiang came to his side, startling the boy.

"I come?"

Cao Lian said with some fear, knowing that he was only on his fourth day as an official, could he be responsible for such an important matter? If that's the case, then I really don't have the guts.

"Everyone has his or her own first time. When I put you in this position, you must achieve results. Otherwise, I don't know how many people in the court will attack me. Do you think this official's identity is so Is it easy to get? I don’t know how many people are behind, waiting. If you can’t complete this thing, then you can only go back and continue to be your businessman, or even not a businessman.”

Sometimes you should give some motivation, but you also have to give some pressure. For example, at this time, Cao Lian picked up an official hat from the sky, and you can't put any pressure on him. Without Li Xiang, you would have to put pressure on him now. .

Cao Lian swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Of course he understood how important an official's status was. A scholar who studied hard for 10 years might not have a seventh-grade county magistrate in the end. He could only find a casual job in the capital and slowly endure it.

Nowadays, I am relatively lucky. I just met His Highness Taisun and then got such a position. If you can't do things for His Highness Taisun, then why should you be placed in this place? Does His Highness have no one in his hands?

Thinking of this, this guy pinched himself hard and made sure that this was not a dream. He had to express his position to His Highness.

"I understand, I will definitely handle this matter well and never let down His Highness's expectations of me."

Cao Lian said with confidence that although he is not a professional foreign service officer, he has traveled extensively over the years and has seen some things in society. Now that Li Xiang has paved the way, there is only one finishing step left. It's time to work. If you can't even do this well, then don't say that you were personally selected by His Highness. You don't have to embarrass His Highness.

"This is what it looks like. In addition to the 20 guards at the door, I will continue to send you 50 cavalry from the country. Although they are relatively small, they are all elites. The most important thing is not to look at my subordinates. The armed forces must be based on the prestige of our Tang Dynasty. If you learn how to use the banner to make a tiger skin, then you will be the most outstanding official of the Lifan Yuan."

Diplomatic matters, in the final analysis, are just a few words. Li Xiang has basically said it now. It depends on whether you can do it. If you can, then this job will not be difficult. (End of chapter)