Time Travel: I am the idle king Li Shen and Li Shimin in the Tang Dynasty

Lu Dongzan never expected that Prince Ji would turn the tables on Jiang.

He was left speechless and unable to answer after just two sentences.

Cheng Chusi was dumbfounded. Prince Ji hadn't come to check on Songtsen Gampo's health at all; he was clearly there to collect a debt.

He just heard a number: 10,000 catties of gold.

In his memory, wasn't gold always measured in taels? Why is the Tibetan system of weights and measures different from that of the Tang Dynasty?

Is gold sold by the kilogram?

Ten thousand catties of gold were worth 1.6 million strings of cash in the Tang Dynasty. The thought almost made Cheng Chusi vomit blood.

This is the kind of role model we should all follow.

While we're all basking in the glory of receiving tens of thousands of dollars in dividends every year, look at what others are doing.

He talks about millions of strings of cash and ten thousand catties of gold.

His Highness Prince Ji is indeed exceptionally talented, making money so quickly. Today's events alone are enough for him to brag about for a while.

"Your Highness, you misunderstand. It's not that we're unwilling to contribute; it's just that we genuinely don't have the funds."

We haven't even raised enough gold to compensate the imperial court, let alone for His Highness Prince Ji.

"But Your Highness, rest assured, there's plenty of time. Once we've gathered enough, we'll definitely send it to you."

Songtsen Gampo explained that he was using delaying tactics; it wasn't that he wouldn't give it to them, but that he didn't have it now and would give it to them when he did.

Li Shen could tell, of course, that these were the excuses he used to use when he played with his father, but he didn't use them anymore.

"Hehe, Your Majesty, do you really think I am a three-year-old child?"

I won't make things difficult for you. You can choose between 10,000 catties of gold or the same weight of Yazha Gongbu.

All you need is 10,000 jin. If you don't have enough, just have someone pick them.

This is already the biggest concession I can make.

If you agree, His Majesty will summon you tomorrow; if you disagree, I guarantee that His Majesty will not summon you alone tomorrow.

You decide what to do.

Having said that, Li Shen said no more, but waited for Songtsen Gampo's reply. This was Li Shen's final ultimatum.

Songtsen Gampo and Gar Tongtsen exchanged glances.

Shock was evident in their eyes. Judging from Prince Ji's words, he was actually able to influence the decision of His Majesty the Emperor of Tang.

This is rather unbelievable. How could the mighty Heavenly Khan listen to his son? Isn't this a bit of a fantasy?

Even the crown prince probably doesn't have that ability, right?

However, Songtsen Gampo saw affirmation in Gar Tongtsen's eyes.

"Your Highness Prince Ji, please allow us to discuss this. There's no need for you to rush; I will remain in Chang'an."

I also need to ask them if there is still so much gold in the country before I can answer Your Highness.

Please rest assured, King Ji, our Tubo will never break our promise.

After a moment's thought, Songtsen Gampo spoke to Li Shen. He needed to reassure Li Shen first before discussing anything else.

"Well then, I'll await good news."

However, I hope that the Zanpu can make a decision as soon as possible, otherwise if the two countries turn against each other, it will not be the people of my Great Tang who suffer.

"At that point, it probably won't just be about the losses."

After Li Shen finished speaking, he stood up, cupped his hands in greeting to Songtsen Gampo, and prepared to leave.

"Your Highness Prince Ji, rest assured, I will arrange for someone to inquire as soon as possible, and report to Your Highness immediately upon receiving any news."

Even if gold is insufficient, I will make up for it with other things. I hope that His Highness Prince Ji can put in a good word for His Majesty the Heavenly Khan and facilitate peace talks between the two countries.

To benefit all living beings.

Songtsen Gampo then rose, bowed, and made a request to Li Shen.

"No problem, no problem, but His Majesty will not be summoning you to the banquet tomorrow, so you should be prepared."

"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

After Li Shen finished speaking, he strode away, and Songtsen Gampo and Gar Tongtsen hurriedly saw him off.

After delivering one to the front door, Li Shen turned around and said:

"Your Majesty, if you truly cannot produce it, answering my question will suffice. Ten thousand catties of gold is merely a matter of mentioning a name."

"The King shall decide what is more important; I am leaving."

"To His Highness Prince Ji."

Li Shen nodded slightly and left with his guards.

"Your Highness, you haven't come to visit me today; you've clearly come to collect a debt."

As they walked, Cheng Chusi spoke to Li Shen.

"What debt collection? I'm here to visit the Tibetan king." Li Shen turned and glared at him.

"Yes, yes, Your Highness has come to visit the Tibetan king." Cheng Chusi quickly corrected himself, having seen the warning in Li Shen's eyes.

"Chusi, we have known each other for many years. You should know what to say and what not to say. If His Majesty asks, just say that I came to see Songtsen Gampo and then leave."

understand? "

After thinking for a moment, Li Shen patted Cheng Chusi on the shoulder and solemnly warned him again.

"Yes, I understand. I know what should be said and what should not be said."

Cheng Chusi immediately bowed and agreed.

"Okay, that's good." Li Shen nodded in satisfaction.

Cheng Chusi is much more reliable than Cheng Chuliang and the others. After all, he is the eldest son of the legitimate wife and is being groomed as an heir. He is definitely not comparable to those unruly guys.

Yuchi Baolin, Fang Yizhi, Li Dejian, and Li Chongyi are all eldest sons of the emperor, and now they have all entered the court and hold important positions.

"Your Highness, how do you know that His Majesty will not summon the Tibetan king tomorrow? Did Your Highness give prior notice?"

Cheng Chusi asked curiously. It was common knowledge among them that Prince Ji was indeed favored by His Majesty.

He believed that Prince Ji must have said something to His Majesty that led to His Majesty's meeting with Songtsen Gampo.

"What a load of rubbish! His Majesty never intended to summon Songtsen Gampo tomorrow."

Li Shen curled his lip after hearing this.

"Ah? But what if the Tibetan king agrees to your request, Your Highness?" Cheng Chusi was so surprised he couldn't close his mouth.

It turns out that King Ji was just fooling Songtsen Gampo.

"Are you stupid? If he had agreed to give me the money, why would I have said the rest?"

Li Shen looked at him like he was an idiot.

"I see." Cheng Chusi suddenly realized that Prince Ji was just putting on airs because he saw that the other party was not paying.

"Your Highness is indeed a man of great talent, truly brilliant!"

Cheng Chusi couldn't help but admire him sincerely. "Prince Ji is indeed cunning; no wonder his father said to avoid playing with this child, he's too treacherous."

"Haha, not at all, just my usual performance." Li Shen grinned smugly.

He was a blind fortune teller who gambled on both sides; if the other party paid him, Li Shen would tell them he would enter the palace as soon as possible to help them make the deal happen.

However, His Majesty is very busy and needs some time.

If the other party doesn't pay, that's fine, since his father wasn't planning to negotiate now and intended to leave Songtsen Gampo hanging for a while.

This was also to find an excuse to leave Songtsen Gampo behind.

"Alright, you can leave me here." Li Shen said to Cheng Chusi as they walked out of the gate.

"This humble official respectfully sees off His Highness Prince Ji." Cheng Chusi bowed to Li Shen.