"So that's how it is!"
In the 'Principal's Office', Li Zexuan heard Pu Yatu's words and realized that he had another job: the Right Supervisor of the Bureau of Imports. In the future, he would be the second-in-command of the Great Tang's General Administration of Customs!
"This marquis has received your goodwill. Since His Majesty has decided to open up sea trade, as long as you don't violate the laws of the Great Tang, this marquis and King Hejian will not make things difficult for you!"
Li Zexuan indifferently said.
"Yes, yes, yes. Marquis, be at ease. We definitely won't violate the laws of the Great Tang. But … Marquis, are there any Divine Immortal Mirrors and Colored Glass Cups in your Curious Pavilion that you can't touch? Would it be possible for you to sell them to us through sea trade?"
Pu Yatu humbly smiled.
Speaking of the Fairy Mirror, Colored Glass Cup, and other products from the Strange Pavilion, Pu Baya Tu and the others were shocked after seeing them two days ago. They used up all their remaining wealth to buy the products from the Strange Pavilion, but they still felt that it was far from enough. Once they brought the Fairy Mirror and Colored Glass Cup back to their country, they could make ten or dozens of times the profit by selling them.
But then again, no matter how much wealth they had, they couldn't buy so many Divine Immortal Mirrors, Colored Glass Cups, and Don't Touch Me in such a short amount of time. Most of these items were rare and sometimes difficult to buy even if one had the money.
Thus, after some discussion, they decided to personally visit Li Zexuan. First, they wanted to 'pay respects' to Li Zexuan, and second, they wanted to 'discuss business' with him.
"Divine Immortal Mirrors and Colored Glass Cups can't be touched! So it turns out that Emissaries are interested in these items. But I'm afraid that I will have to disappoint you. These items are still in short supply within the Great Tang, and this marquis has yet to consider selling them to other countries. "
Li Zexuan finally understood why these three emissaries had come to find him today, but he truly had no plans to expand the Curious Pavilion's' overseas business'.
"Marquis, don't be in such a hurry to refuse. The products of the Curious Pavilion are of excellent quality, and our King will probably be very fond of them. When the time comes, the price won't be a problem. If you sell them to us, you'll definitely make more money than in the Great Tang! Please reconsider! "
A trace of anxiety flashed across Pu Ya Tu's face as he said hurriedly.
Li Zexuan thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I'm currently busy with official business. I don't want to be distracted by business. Let's talk about this later!"
This was an order for him to leave. Pu Yatu had stayed in Chang 'an for a long time and had some understanding of the culture of the Tangs. But he was not willing to return empty-handed. After thinking for a while, he suddenly had an idea and raised his head.
"We know that Marquis is rich and doesn't care about money. However, there are some things that Marquis cares about. For example, food and rubber! This one has heard that Marquis has asked someone to transport a large amount of rubber from an island in the south for the Tang Imperial Court's trade. It just so happens that the Zhenla Kingdom also has a large rubber forest.
As long as Marquis agrees to provide the Zhenla Kingdom with some Celestial Immortal Mirrors, Colored Glass Cups, and Don't Touch Me, our Monarch will definitely be willing to exchange food and rubber belts with you. Of course, if you are not satisfied, we can also add some jade and the best quality ivory! "
Li Zexuan raised his eyebrows and his eyes lit up. He stared at Pu Yatu and asked, "Are you serious? Does the Zhenla Kingdom really have rubber forests? "
It must be known that if one wanted to build a modern industrial system, they absolutely could not do without rubber. Although synthetic rubber could also be used in addition to natural rubber, the synthetic rubber process was too complicated and difficult to complete with the current industrial base. As for natural rubber, Li Zexuan had not found a wild rubber forest in the Tang Empire or a place suitable for rubber production.
After the founding of China, in order to break the foreign blockade, large natural rubber plantations were built in Yunnan, Hainan, and other places. This showed that the climate there was suitable for the growth of rubber trees. Li Zexuan could follow suit and plant a batch of rubber seeds in the south of the Tang Empire to establish natural rubber plantations, but the problem was that he had no connections there! The heavens were high and the emperor was far away. Who would pay attention to a marquis's account over there?
Now that he heard that there were rubber trees in the Zhenla Kingdom, this was really unexpected good news!
"This one would never dare to deceive Marquis! When Marquis sent people to pick rubber on the island, I saw it with my own eyes, and I'm very sure that there are a lot of those trees in the Zhenla Kingdom! "
Seeing that Li Zexuan was interested in rubber, Pu Yatu hurriedly replied excitedly.
This thing was worthless to him, but he could use it as a bargaining chip. It was simply a great deal!
"Marquis! The Piao Kingdom also has rubber trees, and it can also be used as an exchange. Please consider the Piao Kingdom, Marquis! "
"Marquis, although the Fu Nan Kingdom does not have rubber trees, it has a lot of food and jade. If Marquis really needs rubber, our Monarch can also send people to plant a lot of it. The Fu Nan Kingdom and the Zhenla Kingdom are neighbors, and we can definitely plant the trees they have! "
Seeing that the Zhenla Kingdom was going to get ahead of them, the envoys of the Piao Kingdom and the Fu Nan Kingdom hurriedly said.
After Li Zexuan understood their words, a smile finally appeared on his face. He pondered for a moment and said,
"Since you are so sincere, it would be unkind of me if I don't give in! How about this, I will order the Strange Taste Pavilion to expand production as soon as possible, and then I will send a batch of goods to trade with you! If your Monarch is really as you say and is willing to accept this deal, then we can cooperate for a long time in the future! "
In the end, the Immortal Mirror, the Colored Glass Cup, and the Untouchable were all luxury goods. Even if they were sold abroad, it would not harm the interests of the Great Tang. If these envoys asked Li Zexuan for compasses, plows, and new teaching materials that were related to people's livelihood and technology, Li Zexuan would not agree to sell them no matter how much they offered.
"Thank you, Marquis! Marquis, rest assured. This one has absolute confidence in convincing our Monarch to agree to this deal! "
Puyatu was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed to express his thanks.
The other two envoys also repeatedly promised Li Zexuan.
"You are too polite!"
Li Zexuan picked up his teacup, took a sip of water, and smiled faintly.
As the saying goes, serve tea and send off guests. This Pu Yatu could still understand. He exchanged glances with the other two and was about to get up and leave. Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something. She looked at Li Zexuan and said,
"Marquis is so straightforward, then this one will give Marquis a piece of news. May our friendship last for a long time!"
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