In Xuanzheng Hall of the Daming Palace of the Tang Dynasty, Wu Shiwei led another deputy head of the delegation and secretary Lu Liang to meet Emperor Tang Li Weihan.
This time we were able to meet Emperor Tang this time, it can be said that it was a major historical event that both China and the Tang Dynasty had to record and in history books, because the Chinese met Emperor Tang for the first time in less than a year after the two world channels were opened.
Wu Shiwei and others were very excited. No matter how they talked about this time, they had enough bragging capital when they went back. As long as they talked casually, they would be promoted. It would be a success to be able to meet Emperor Tang.
"Bold! You are so disrespectful to stand in front of the emperor. Kneel down quickly!" There were not many people in the hall, except for Emperor Tang who was sitting on the dragon throne, next to him was a close servant, below.
There were three officials of all ages standing, namely the Shangshu Provincial Middle School, the Menxia Provincial Shizhong and the Zhongshu Provincial Middle School.
As times change, times change, the organizational settings and positions of the Tang Dynasty are not unchanging. For example, there were no eunuchs in the palace, and the people who served the emperor were all middle-aged men.
The one who shouted at Wu Shiwei and others was the close servant.
Wu Shiwei was also shocked by the scolding. He muttered to himself that what was said in the information was indeed correct. The Tang Dynasty had abolished the kneeling ceremony, but it was inevitable for the emperor.
Wu Shiwei knelt down, and the two people behind him immediately knelt down when they saw this. In their hearts, it was a great achievement to be able to complete this task. Compared to those, it was nothing to kneel down to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.
"Get up and talk." Emperor Tang Li Weihan's voice was strong and he had the majesty of the emperor.
"I don't want to see you this time when your Chinese mission is visiting. I have been devoted to practicing and the state affairs have been handed over to the three provinces and one courtyard. But you have waited for the meeting five times and three times. It is said that you are not satisfied with the result of the negotiation with Qin Prime Minister.
But that's the case?"
Wu Shiwei couldn't talk about the desired result from Qin Zhao, so he turned to meet Emperor Tang. Now that he really saw Emperor Tang, he naturally wouldn't have any good words to Qin Zhao. Moreover, in his opinion, there was no emperor
He would tolerate Qin Zhao's power, and Emperor Tang was just forced by Qin Zhao's energy. Emperor Tang must have hated Qin Zhao in his heart.
"Emperor Tang, Huaxia came this time to cooperate with the Tang Dynasty and form an alliance to resist the fierce orc continent. After all, our two worlds are considered to have the same roots and origins. If the strong enemy is ahead, there is no need for our own people to beat our own people.
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"Be good for one's own person!" Emperor Tang smiled and said, "It's so good."
Wu Shiwei was overjoyed when he saw Emperor Tang's attitude, and his original trembling also faded away most of the time.
"In the past, it was said that Emperor Tang was tough towards China, and Qin Zhao was determined to seek peace. I think it was just a fart. In fact, it was just a false rumors about Emperor Tang that Qin Zhao released. Everything was done by Qin Zhao, but he wanted Emperor Tang to come.
Take the blame. Fortunately, I met Emperor Tang, and this time I will definitely get the negotiation."
Emperor Tang said in a gentle tone: "If China is willing to hand over the monks above Huiyang realm to the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty can protect the peace of China."
What?
Wu Shiwei and the other two felt that something was wrong with their ears. What was Emperor Tang talking about?
"Emperor Tang, maybe your dragon power is too strong, and I feel a little dizzy. Please tell me your request again." Wu Shiwei really thought he had heard it wrong.
"Hahahaha, there are no more powerful people in China. The territory is under the jurisdiction of our Tang Dynasty. The safety of yours will naturally be taken care of by the Tang Dynasty." Emperor Tang laughed wildly.
Wu Shiwei heard it clearly this time, but he couldn't believe that Emperor Tang actually spoke like this. It was not a negotiation of cooperation, it was obvious that there was nothing to talk about.
The three ministers in the hall did not expect the emperor to say such words, and they were all a little anxious. Everyone knows the current situation. The Orc Continent is not only powerful but also cruel and arrogant. Only by stopping fighting and strengthening cooperation between the Tang and China, can they be able to do so with the
The Orc Continent is in a confrontation, otherwise it will be difficult for even the Tang Dynasty to face the orc's claws alone.
If at first some officials felt that Qin Zhao's idea of cooperating with China was not in line with the interests of the Tang Dynasty, now the upper-level officials of the Tang Dynasty have basically agreed with Qin Zhao's alliance ideas, so it can only be said that Qin Gong is far-sighted.
But now, His Majesty the Emperor directly told the Chinese delegation that they wanted to surrender, and took the initiative to hand over all the strong to the Tang Dynasty, and the country was also incorporated into the Tang Dynasty's territory. This clearly caused the disagreement between the Tang Dynasty and China.
Why do you still have to hate the orc enemy? Although it was not friendly with China before, it was just a small fight and could still be repaired. Does the emperor really not see the situation clearly?
"Emperor Tang, your request is too...too unreasonable..."
"Rareless!" The close servant beside Emperor Tang shouted, "Insulting Your Majesty is a death sentence, and the crime is unforgivable!"
A sword light flashed, and three heads immediately rolled to the ground, and blood spilled on the hall.
"Your Majesty!" The three ministers were shocked and hurriedly knelt down.
If the cooperation is not successful, you won’t kill the head and deputy envoys of the mission, or just kill them directly on the main hall.
Although the one who took action was the close servant, the three ministers all realized that this was arranged by His Majesty long ago, otherwise how could this close servant dare to take action?
Emperor Tang laughed a few times, "Transfer to the rest of the Chinese mission. The Tang Dynasty has strong soldiers and horses, and there is no need to form an alliance with China. If China is willing to join the Tang Dynasty, and all the monks above the Huiyang realm and above will be handed over to the Tang Dynasty for disposal.
Tang Ke sent troops to protect him. If he didn't want to, don't send an envoy to come again."
"Your Majesty, this..." The old minister wanted to say something, but was pulled by another old minister.
After leaving the hall, the three old ministers dared to speak as they pleased.
The so-called three provinces and one court is the Shangshu Province, the Menxia Province, the Secretariat and the State Council. The three provinces have always been the highest government agencies under the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. The State Council is equivalent to the six former ministries, and has now been subdivided into more than 20.
The department was separated from the Shangshu Province, which is now more like a symbolic institution, without real positions, but is faintly above the other two provinces.
This setting was actually one of Qin Zhao's actions to punish himself after signing an agreement with the monster source, because Qin Zhao took office as the Shangshu Ling. Later, Qin Zhao wanted to resign from Shangshu Ling, but the emperor at that time refused to accept it.
So Qin Zhao could only strip the six ministries under the Shangshu Province, thereby weakening his real power. But so many years have passed, and the officials in the court have been replaced one after another. Qin Zhao is still getting stronger, so it is all his.
Even if he only has a false position, he still responds with one call. Even every Emperor of Tang respects Qin Zhao as his imperial teacher and lets him go.
"What does Your Majesty mean? Even if you don't want to talk, you won't be killed in the palace. This is clearly a desire to make enemies with China!" Mai Rui, the middle-level official of the Shangshu Province, looked anxious. He was Shangshu Province.
As a deputy, Qin Zhao rarely meets the emperor and rarely participates in government affairs as a Shangshu Ling, so he needs to come out to lead the Shangshu Province, and this gentleman usually comes forward.
Wan Quan, the minister of the ministry, looked bad, but his tone was calm, "In terms of relations with China, His Majesty and Qin Prime Minister have always had disagreements. For a long time, His Majesty rarely dealt with government affairs directly, regardless of Qin's opposition.
There are almost no one who forcibly issued an order, which is already a strange thing. Today, I still use thunder to disrupt the alliance with China. I really can't figure it out!"
Ling Yuheng, the Secretary of the Secretariat, said: "Your Majesty has your own considerations. You have all heard it just now. What Your Majesty wants is to expand the territory, put Huaxia into the Tang Dynasty, and ask for strong people from Huaxia, but it is just like confiscating weapons from the world.
Such measures, in this way, China will always lose the ability to escape from the Tang Dynasty and surrender to our Tang Dynasty forever. It has to be said that Your Majesty's move is also for the benefit of the Tang Dynasty, but it is different from what Qin Qiao planned."
Mai Rui said angrily: "What is different in plan? It is clearly to drag the Tang Dynasty into endless darkness."
Ling Yuheng immediately made a low gesture in panic, "Be careful of your words! Be careful of your words!"
Mai Rui also felt that he was a little too much and lowered his voice and said, "The Tang Dynasty does have an advantage over China, but if it really fights, even if it wins, it may be a tragic victory. The Tang Dynasty's national strength will plummet, or even fail to recover. What's more, it's still at this moment.
To fight against the Orc Continent, which is stronger than the Tang Dynasty, the five main cities of the Orc Continent, any of which is comparable to the Tang Dynasty. At this time, we broke up with China. Who can tell me, what is this good strategy? I am trying to expand.
Isn’t this a fool?”
Hearing Mai Rui calling the emperor a "small person", Ling Yuheng and Wan Quan didn't ask him to be cautious, because in their hearts they all agreed with what Mai Rui said, but what happened today was too fantastic, and they couldn't understand why the emperor was.
Doing so. In their perception, Emperor Li Weihan was just as unwilling to manage the government as the previous emperors, but he was not a person with little tact in his mind. On the contrary, Li Weihan was still a very wise and powerful person.