Chapter 2537
Can't even protect myself
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"What those small nobles can do, we Milan can do too, and we will do it better and more safely!" The essence is negotiation, not killing the other party. Fengnuo Yunduan, who showed his identity and strength, stared at Lu Jun carefully, and then narrated calmly, "Please believe in the strength of our family. Compared with those small nobles, we can bring more benefits to the Han Empire..."
Before the negotiation, Fengnuo Cloud had already investigated Lu Jun's identity.
Although the intelligence was pitifully scarce, Sima Yi, a Han noble who provided some advice to Vologases V, did not show his aristocratic arrogance when facing the Lu army.
Xu Shu, who often communicated with Sima Yi and could be said to have an equal status, was particularly respectful to Lu Jun.
Based on these inferences alone, Fengnuo Yunduan is 100% sure that Lu Jun is definitely one of the high-ranking officials and nobles of the Han Empire, and he has an absolutely high voice among these people.
It can be said that taking advantage of this rare opportunity when Vologases V led his army westward, Fengnu Yunduan informed his patriarch and asked questions and negotiated in this way.
Without Vologases V, Ctesiphon was like a sieve in front of them, completely defenseless.
As long as there was no large-scale destruction, Vologases V would not say anything even if he knew.
"Benefits? Bring more benefits to the Han Empire?" Lu Jun raised his head slightly and glanced at Fengnuo Yunduan, feeling a little surprised.
When did the Han Empire and the Milan family have any interests in exchange? How come he didn't know?
Could it be that he has been too lax during this period?
But this shouldn't be the case. His clone is still in Taixifeng, so it's impossible for the information to be missing to this extent.
The interests that can be raised by a great noble are definitely not a small number.
Apart from the actual trade in land and population, the only other thing that could bring about this level of profit was silk.
Thinking about this and then working backwards, Lu Jun had a bad idea in his mind.
The strategy implemented by Sima Zhongda is probably not as simple as it seems.
I thought the world would let the Roman Empire rise up, thereby oppressing the Parthian Empire and giving the Parthian Empire an opportunity.
But now it seems that this calculation is probably a bit deeper.
Moreover, for the sake of follow-up considerations, Lu Jun could not even reveal Sima Yi's strategy in front of Fengnuo Yunduan.
Well, in this situation, he might have to help cover it up. As for the consequences, it depends on the plan's creator.
“Those small nobles have no reputation in the Roman Empire, and can only use some strange and unpresentable means to obtain trade channels. Even so, they can only trade with the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire. But we are different. Not only can we trade with the eastern provinces, we can even trade with the Roman Senate. Our noble status can naturally bring considerable benefits…” Fengnuo Yunduan thought that Lu Jun did not understand the difference, so he directly stated the difference.
When selling to ordinary citizens and nobles, it is difficult to raise the price even if the quality is good.
If silk was directly connected to the real top of the Roman Empire, the benefits that could be obtained would be much greater than they are now.
Moreover, compared with the current restricted silk trade, the method he proposed would allow for easy sales even if the amount of silk was several times larger.
Scarcity makes things expensive? No, as long as it is silk, the price is very reasonable and fair!
"A broader market? It is indeed a good choice, but..." Lu Jun followed the direction of Fengnuo Cloud's explanation and was ready to extend it, but he didn't have time to make the situation clear.
"Don't worry, sir. No matter how much the prices offered by those petty nobles are, we will increase them by an extra 20%. How about that?" Fengnuo Yunduan directly stretched out his finger, his tone full of confidence.
What are the benefits of petty nobility?
It is easier to control and more difficult to resist, so the benefits that can be obtained can naturally be guaranteed.
However, the safety of the small nobles themselves, as well as the difficulties they face in dealing with various situations, means that the benefits they can provide are not very high. This is why Fengnuo Cloud is so confident.
As long as they can get the corresponding materials and channels, Rome will still buy it even if the price doubles, not to mention 20%...
"It's indeed a very tempting condition, but I'm not responsible for this part of the trade." Lu Jun tried to distance himself from the matter and distance himself from any possible relationship.
"I can come and talk with you, sir, naturally I have made prior understanding of the matter. Please don't deceive me, sir." Fengnuo Yunduan did not hide his understanding of Lu Jun.
After all, it is a negotiation. Showing your toughness and confidence at the right time will be more conducive to success.
"But..." Before Lu Jun could say anything, he saw Fengnuo Yunduan's face change instantly and he immediately stopped talking.
"It seems that sir no longer believes in our strength." Fengnuo Yunduan's tone suddenly became much colder, and then he clapped his hands lightly.
Then several people came in from outside, carrying several boxes and placed them in front of Lu Jun. The heavy sound when they landed was enough to prove that these boxes were not light.
Without any hesitation, he opened the lid of the box, allowing the contents of the box to appear directly into Lu Jun's eyes.
Lu Jun looked down at the things in several boxes, fell silent for a moment, then looked up at Fengnuo Yunduan.
The contents of the boxes were simple: one box of pure gold, one box of very neatly arranged but completely different family crests, and two boxes of somewhat horrifying bloody scenes.
However, Lu Jun had been on the battlefield and experienced turmoil, so this situation could not scare him.
However, in order to maintain his identity, he simply acted, revealing a hint of surprise and shock in his eyes, and then covered it up.
"These riches are our gifts to you, sir. As for these people and badges, they just took things they shouldn't have taken, that's all." Fengnuo Yunduan gestured to the servant with his hand and chuckled, "I think these things are enough to prove the gap between me and them. After all, they can't even protect themselves, so how can they guarantee the interests of the Han Empire?"
It can be said that the moment the words fell, the servant closed the box containing the family crest and the head, leaving only the box shining with gold.
Even without using his brain much, Lu Jun could understand the meaning behind this.
It's just coercion and inducement, it has been like this since ancient times...
(End of this chapter)