Chapter 2538
Failed, the road is blocked
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"Then what do you need?" It can be said that faced with this situation, Lu Jun made the choice that Fengnuo Cloud liked to see the most and was most willing to see.
Right in front of Fengnuo Yunduan, he closed the golden lid of the huge box in front of him.
This simple and direct action made Fengnuo Cloud very satisfied.
Just as he had imagined, the Han Empire was the Han Empire, and the man in front of him would ultimately choose his own interests.
Such a huge amount of wealth flows through their hands. Just taking a little from it is enough to make a person rich and pass on his family wealth. Even they are tempted by it. Putting themselves in their shoes, how could Lu Jun refuse their proposal?
"Silk, the silk promised to those guys!" Fengnuo Yunduan moved his hands and opened the family emblem box that was originally closed again, and said seriously, "Just promise the silk to these families. As for the subsequent silk, as long as you have it, we will take as much as you have, and the price will definitely be higher than others."
Compared to the past when silk could only be obtained from traveling merchants and then traded, the quantity was not large and the profit was not particularly high.
By directly connecting with the nobles of the Han Empire, not only could they obtain silk in larger quantities and of better quality, but also at a lower price.
Of course, the last point is not important. As long as the quantity is large enough and the quality is good enough, the profit that can be obtained will exceed the past, a profit that can make the empire excited.
"The promised silk?" Hearing Fengnuo Yunduan say this, Lu Jun instantly realized that the bad situation he had imagined had become a reality. Sima Yi had indeed calculated this step.
"Sir, since you have made your choice, are you not satisfied with the price?" Fengnuo Yunduan looked at Lu Jun and was a little dissatisfied with Lu Jun's current performance.
The current situation is a little different from the previous one. Doesn't that prove that the previous negotiations are invalid?
If the other party was not from the Han Empire, and a person of extraordinary status in the Han Empire, he would have to make the other party understand that words once spoken are like water spilled, how can they be taken back?
"That's not the case. It's about silk. As far as I know, there should be no extra silk to sell in the Han Empire. Without stock to sell, it is naturally impossible for us to promise anything." Lu Jun adjusted his mentality so that what he said could stand the test.
But in a way, what Lu Jun said is true.
Ever since domestic silk has been subjected to several waves of temptation and turmoil, the price has skyrocketed, and only a few people are able to sell it.
As for the wealthy and powerful families, most of the silk is made by themselves, so there is no problem of shortage, but it is unlikely that they can make money from it.
Sima Yi was quite capable in this regard. He wanted to use a large enough amount of silk to directly complete the dumping-style crushing. However, the amount of silk he provided could not fully meet the needs of the Roman Empire.
"What? No more?" Fengnuo Yunduan slapped his desk and stood up, looking at Lu Jun in disbelief, his words full of shock.
"No more, at least not this year. If you want, we will be able to provide a batch after next spring..." Lu Jun, fearing that the other party might not understand, explained on the spot and described the differences.
It seemed that by using this relatively kind language, Fengnuo Yunduan could understand his situation. "But are your promises to them also false?" With his special secret technique, Fengnuo Yunduan naturally knew that Lu Jun was not lying and was telling the truth.
But precisely because of this, Fengnuo Yunduan's words were full of confusion, and he was even trembling all over.
"Promise? We have never made a promise to any of the western nobles of Parthia, not before and not now." Lu Jun shook his head directly, explained the current situation and conditions, and said very directly and clearly, "If we really made a promise, then the one who appears in front of you now is not me."
After receiving the confirmed information, Fengnuo Yunduan, who had been standing upright, began to tremble at this moment. He seemed to be on the verge of collapse and squatted down from his standing position on the spot, showing his inner anxiety.
"Since silk will only be available next year, is there any other way, besides waiting normally, to deliver some silk before the end of this year..." Fengnuo Yunduan took a few deep breaths to calm himself down, and tried his best to speak, hoping to get a positive answer.
However, after thinking silently for a while, Lu Jun gently shook his head, shattering Fengnuo Yunduan's last glimmer of hope.
"What happened? Are you so anxious?" Lu Jun looked at Fengnuo Yunduan, whose expression changed so obviously. Even though he knew what happened in his heart and had a rough guess, on the surface, he treated himself as an ignorant person and made the judgments and inquiries that a normal person should have.
"It's okay. I've made you worry too much. It's getting late. Let's send you back first so that your friends won't worry. As for the corresponding gifts, they will be sent as well." Fengnuo Yunduan, who had calmed down, ended the topic tactfully with a smile and then pointed in a direction.
"So that's how it is. I'm glad you're okay. I'll leave first." Looking at the people who had already prepared to escort him, Lu Jun also sighed in his heart.
These nobles were quite capable in this aspect. Although they did not manage to remain calm, they were still able to perform like this under such calculations, which was indeed impressive.
"Goodbye, sir!" Fengnuo Yunduan stood up, performed a non-standard Han farewell etiquette, and then stayed in the front hall.
It can be said that the atmosphere at this moment changed, as if everyone around was frozen.
"Fonnuo Yunduan, it seems that you have failed again." Kirkuk walked out of the back door and came directly to his seat, looking at Fengnuo Yunduan very calmly.
"Sorry!" Fengnuo Yunduan, knowing that he had done something wrong, admitted his mistake on the spot.
"Since this road is blocked, we can only take another road." Kirkuk's face was a little pale, and he was resisting this road in his heart.
But apart from this path, they couldn't find any other way.
The people who originally sought out the Han Empire were not only trying to test the Han Empire, but also to solve their own problems. Now, I am afraid that they will no longer be of any use. (End of this chapter)