The atmosphere of the chat was not harmonious, and Li Qinzai's words seemed to poke Zan Xiruo's lungs.
The Golden Tooth Department was important to both Tubo and the Tang Dynasty, and Tubo could not give up easily.
In the game of great powers, it does not mean that a large territory is valuable. Anyone who knows how to play chess knows that the most valuable thing is the important position.
The golden tooth is not big, and its area is equivalent to two states of the Tang Dynasty.
But the location of the Golden Teeth Department is so important that it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a battleground for military strategists.
Li Qinzai didn't intend to ask for it. After all, the princes of great powers still had to practice a little diplomatic etiquette. It was rude to ask others for territory rashly.
However, Li Qinzai did not expect that Zan Xiruo was so eager to hope for a ceasefire and reconciliation between the two countries, and he took the initiative to tell what price he would have to pay.
When people take the initiative to speak, it is like putting meat to their mouths. If you still don't eat it...are you sick?
Therefore, the Golden Teeth Department belongs to the Tang Dynasty. It seems... there is really hope?
Li Qinzai's attitude finally became serious, but his expression was still so lazy.
"You asked me what price I needed to pay, and then I said I wanted the Golden Teeth Department, and you said no, it's impossible... Prime Minister, are you kidding me?" Li Qinzai asked with narrowed eyes.
Zan Xiruo tried hard to calm down his emotions and said with a forced smile: "Jun Li might as well make another condition. The Golden Teeth Department... really can't do it. It is the southern gate of Tubo. If the Golden Teeth Department is lost, there will no longer be a buffer for the southern border of Tubo. , once invaded by the enemy, they can easily march in."
Zan Xiruo lowered his voice and said: "Does Duke Li like gold, silver and jewelry? Does he like stunning beauty? As long as you like it, all foreign ministers can offer it to you."
Li Qinzai was immediately surprised and said: "Is it possible? Is it really possible?"
Zan Xiruo was even more surprised and nodded repeatedly: "It's really okay!"
"Great, then, I want gold and silver jewelry, the most beautiful in the world, the more the better... and gold teeth."
Zan Xiruo was stunned for a moment, then choked loudly, as if his lung tube had been poked again.
After coughing for a long time, Zan Xiruo's face turned red, and his eyes suppressed his anger and said: "Jun Gong, you seem to be playing tricks on me?"
Li Qinzai said innocently: "You took the initiative to ask me if I like it. Of course I like it... Is there something wrong with our communication? Did you learn Guanzhong dialect from your father?"
Zan Xiruo said coldly: "Gold, silver and jewels are extremely beautiful in the world. Foreign ministers can offer them with both hands, but gold teeth... are impossible to give!"
Li Qinzai suddenly laughed, and then said: "Okay, okay, if you don't give it, you won't give it. Our Tang Dynasty is a country of etiquette. If you don't give it, of course we can't ask for it shamelessly."
"Just now it was just a joke with the Prime Minister, about the golden tooth department, just pretend I didn't say it, haha, come on, Prime Minister, have a drink."
As he said this, Li Qinzai held up a toast and drank it all in one gulp.
Zan Xiruo was even more surprised and suspicious by Li Qinzai's sudden change of attitude.
Only a fool would believe that you were joking just now. You just took away such an important part of the golden teeth with just a casual comment?
Therefore, the Tang Dynasty clearly had plans for the Golden Tooth Ministry, so why did Li Qinzai suddenly give up?
Oh, now that you have opened your mouth, how can you give up?
So what do Li Qinzai and the Tang Dynasty think?
If Tubo doesn't give it, they are too embarrassed to ask for it, but they can lead their troops to snatch it!
What was the original topic? It was a question of whether Datang should take action against Tibet.
Now the Tang Dynasty has proposed not to take action, but it wants the Golden Teeth Department. If Tubo does not give it, the original topic of whether to take action will naturally disappear.
If the Tang Dynasty really took action against Tubo, it would not only capture the Golden Teeth Department!
After clarifying this logic, Zan Xiruo's face turned pale.
Therefore, Li Qinzai never mentioned the Golden Teeth Department now and classified it as a joke. This is definitely not good news for Tubo and Zan Xiruo.
He took a sip of the wine without any taste, and praised Xiruo for weighing the pros and cons.
At this moment, he was seriously considering whether to give the Golden Teeth Department to Datang.
Because of Li Qinzai’s attitude.
Having no attitude is the most terrifying attitude. Every word and every decision Zan Xiruo makes will influence the future destiny of Tubo.
Whether to sacrifice the small and protect the large, or to face the Tang Dynasty's military front as a whole, this choice is very difficult.
After pondering for a long time, Zan Xiruo hesitated and said: "Mr. Li, regarding the matter of the Golden Tooth Department..."
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Li Qinzai with a wave of his hand: "Haha, I was just talking nonsense. Prime Minister, please don't take it to heart. Don't mention it anymore, don't mention it anymore!"
Praise, Ruo forced a smile, and toasted to each other.
As expected, Li Qinzai stopped mentioning it. He didn't even mention state affairs at all, but talked about romance with Zan Xiruo with a lecherous expression.
He enthusiastically introduced the Zhangtai Chu Palace in Chang'an City to Zan Xiruo, which house had the most beautiful girls, which house's oiran was actually a wine sitter, which house's beauties were about to become good, so they should go to bed as early as possible...
Zan Xiruo listened absentmindedly to Li Qinzai's unhealthy content. In fact, he didn't listen to what Li Qinzai said at all. He just muddled through it carelessly.
Li Qinzai didn't know how long he had been talking, but he suddenly said loudly: "Okay, since the Prime Minister has no objection, then we can happily decide!"
Zan Xiruo finally came to his senses and said in shock: "What have you decided?"
Li Qinzai glanced at him and said angrily: "The Prime Minister knew what he was asking. Let's not talk about it just now. Tomorrow night, we will find the most expensive brothel to book it. All the girls will surround us. You and I are blindfolded and playing the game of catching chicks." …”
Zan Xiruo looked at him speechlessly, you are already a county prince, why don't you be so innocent.
"It costs a lot to book a brothel. I would like to thank the Prime Minister for his generosity."
Zan Xiruo said subconsciously: "You're welcome...wait a minute, why do you thank me so much for my generosity? Could it be that..."
Li Qinzai nodded tenderly: "Yes, the Prime Minister is treating me to a treat. It was you who asked for it just now."
Zan Xiruo took a breath of cold air. What happened in the moment when he was distracted?
…………
Zan Xiruo finally said goodbye, his back staggering a little, and he didn't know whether he was really drunk or pretending to be drunk.
In fact, people these days have average drinking capacity, but the acting skills of pretending to be drunk are better than others, and Li Qinzai also learned it badly.
After Zan Xiruo left, he, who was originally drunk, suddenly became serious, and his eyes instantly became clear and calm.
Sitting alone in the front hall, pondering for a long time, Li Qinzai raised his voice and said, "Ask Feng Su to come see me."
Feng Su quickly came to the corridor to salute.
Li Qinzai smiled and said, "I have something to do. Please help me with it."
"Fifth Young Master, please give me your instructions."
"Tomorrow night when the lights are on, I will meet with the Prime Minister of Tubo to visit a brothel and have fun..."
Feng Su blinked in confusion.
Li Qinzai sighed again: "I just calculated, I'm afraid it won't be peaceful tomorrow night..."
Feng Su finally asked a human question: "Why is there no peace?"
"Because I hope tomorrow night is uneventful."
