PFC Chapter 497 Concession
Chapter 497 Concession
"You can just go to Da Qianhuang directly for this kind of matter. I am a champion who is far away from the border. What is the use of looking for me?"
Lin Xiaofan said.
Yu Cai smiled and said:
"Master Champion Hou is joking. You have led troops on expeditions and won many battles. Who in this world does not know your reputation? As long as you speak, it will definitely happen. And this time the two countries have a good alliance, whether it is against the big merchants, It’s still very beneficial to Daqian.”
"Although Daqian said that his soldiers are capable and brave, he has been fighting continuously. What he needs most at this time is to recuperate. And although Daqian said that his troops are far inferior to Daqian's now, he is still the best among the nearby countries."
"If the two countries can form an alliance, they will be invincible. The nearby countries will not dare to provoke us, but we can rest assured. If Dagan wants to send troops to attack any country, I, Dagong, can also contribute."
Yucai spoke.
Hearing this, Lin Xiaofan nodded slightly, but his heart was filled with ecstasy. Zhengchou was wondering how to get closer to Daliang and Dashang, and Yu Cai came to his door.
However, if Pan State wants to do great things, it cannot only have this condition. He immediately asked:
"That's true, but since you want to surrender and become a vassal state of Pan, then the annual tribute..."
What Dashang said about mutual help, to be honest, only Dashang benefited. As for when Da Qian sent troops, Da Shang could only show off at most, and could not foolishly send troops to fight to the death.
What is truly substantial is the annual tribute.
"The great merchant is willing to pay one hundred thousand taels of silver and ten thousand dan of grain every year. How about that?"
Yucai spoke.
Hearing this, Lin Xiaofan chuckled and said:
"Brother Yu Cai, are you kidding me? One hundred thousand taels of silver and ten thousand shi of food, and you just want to send him away?"
For this little thing, it is estimated that any big family with a larger physique can afford it. The sincerity of the Great Shang Kingdom is too little.
"Master Champion, the great merchants have been fighting for years, and the people are in dire straits. Thousands of people die of starvation every year. What I have said has put a lot of pressure on the great merchants. If there are more, we really can't escape. Get up."
Yu Cai said with a wry smile.
"I heard that you are going to form an army recently. How about this, I will give you a hundred good horses, and you just need to introduce me to Emperor Daqian and say a few nice words. If this can be done, how about I give you a thousand good horses? "
Hearing this, Lin Xiaofan was shocked.
In this era, a good horse costs at least a hundred taels of silver, and most countries are on war for years. Scarce materials such as war horses will basically not be given to other countries. Even if you have money, you can't buy it.
And now he is worried about where to get war horses. Just a thousand war horses are like giving help in the snow.
Seeing the change in Lin Xiaofan's expression, Yu Cai hurriedly pursued the victory:
"Please, Mr. Champion Hou. Although Dashang often goes to war with Dagan, after all, our ancestors are also one family. It will be beneficial to both countries if we can be more peaceful and recuperate together."
"In this way, as long as this can be accomplished, in addition to the thousand good horses, how about giving the champion Mr. Hou thirty thousand taels of silver?"
Lin Xiaofan thought for a moment and had a plan in mind. He smiled slightly, then clapped his hands and said:
"Brother Yu Cai has come all the way, and I have to fulfill my duties as a landlord. Come, bring out two jars of good wine from my warehouse."
The person outside the door responded and left immediately.
Yu Cai was overjoyed. Lin Xiaofan looked like they had reached an agreement?
The Great Shang Emperor could only afford two hundred thousand taels of silver, plus thirty thousand shi of food. He negotiated for it, but he didn't even get half of it. This was a great achievement.
As for the good horses and silver given to Lin Xiaofan, they totaled hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, but this was a one-time use. Besides, by giving all the things to Lin Xiaofan, it could be regarded as a disguised attempt to mediate the relationship between Lin Xiaofan and Da Qianhuang.
The Great Shang Emperor would definitely not blame him for getting the best of both worlds.
Not long after, several jars of fine wine were brought into the house, and plates of delicious food were brought to the table. Yu Cai's eyes lit up when he smelled the aroma of rice in the air.
After being on the road for so long, and with so many worries on his mind, he hadn't had a good meal for a long time.
Lin Xiaofan opened a jar of wine and was about to pour it for Yu Cai, but the latter quickly stood up to stop him:
"Master Champion, if I can't bear it, I can do it myself."
"Brother Yu Cai is a guest from afar. Besides, you brought me such a big deal, so don't be polite to me."
Lin Xiaofan said, poured wine for Yu Cai, and then said:
"But Brother Cai, one hundred thousand taels of silver a year, plus ten thousand shi of food, is too little, and Emperor Da Qian will definitely not agree."
"Three hundred thousand taels of silver, thirty thousand shi of grain, and give me another fifteen hundred good horses. As long as you agree, I can help you convince the Emperor Qian."
Hearing this, Yu Cai's expression changed, and the hand holding the wine glass froze in mid-air.
"Master Champion, don't be ridiculous. I am a big businessman with a small business, how can I afford so many things? If I agree, the emperor will not chop off my head when I go back."
Hearing this, Lin Xiaofan smiled slightly and said:
"Brother Yu Cai, don't worry. The Great Shang is no smaller than the Great Shang in terms of territory and number of people. Three hundred thousand taels of silver and thirty thousand shi of grain are not big sums for the Great Shang."
"Brother Yu Cai, think about it, after so many years of war between the two countries, Dashang still added insult to injury when Daqian was in decline and robbed a lot of territory. From Daqian to the emperor, down to the common people, everyone hated Dashang. "
"If the tribute is not enough, then no one in Daqian will agree."
Hearing this, Yu Cai waved his hands repeatedly:
"Brother Lin, compared with Daqian, Dashang is like a firefly and a bright moon, not even a cent of Daqian. Dashang...can't afford so much money and food! I won't be able to bear it when I go back." I can’t explain it to the Great Shang Emperor.”
"Brother Yu Cai, what are you talking about? Da Qian and Dashang were at war for many years, and the money and food they spent every year were less than what I asked for. Now that the two countries have a truce, why can't they afford this little money and food?"
"If this matter fails to be negotiated and the two countries continue to fight, Dashang will lose not only money and food in a year, but also the territory will be annexed. Brother Yu Cai, don't you understand this simple truth?"
Lin Xiaofan said.
Seeing that Yu Cai hesitated and refused to agree, Lin Xiaofan then came closer and whispered:
"Brother Yu Cai, if you can pay tribute of 300,000 taels of silver and 30,000 shi of grain every year, then I will definitely be able to handle this matter. Not only that, I can also give you 50,000 taels of silver every year."
Hearing this, Yu Cai's expression changed and he asked:
"Master Champion Hou, what do you mean?"
"What I mean is very simple. As long as you can negotiate this matter with the Great Shang Emperor, I will give you 50,000 taels of the 300,000 taels of silver that come as tribute every year."
Lin Xiaofan said.