Chapter 1180: Credentials are signed, the prime minister sees off
Chapter 1180: Signing of Credentials and Farewell by the Prime Minister
The two of them walked all the way up until they stopped in front of a Buddhist hall on the ninth floor.
"Your Majesty, someone has just informed Master Guanghong. The Master is waiting there. Your Majesty can go on your own!"
After saying that, the little novice turned around and left.
Duan Zhengxing nodded and opened the door! The Buddhist hall was exquisite and gorgeous, with countless Buddhist rituals! In the middle of the Buddhist hall, an old monk in yellow robes sat on a futon with his eyes closed and chanted sutras!
After a while, the chanting stopped! The old monk opened his eyes, clasped his hands and said, "I have met Your Majesty!"
Duan Zhengxing also hurriedly saluted, "I have met Master Guanghong!"
Taking two steps forward, Duan Zhengxing sat down on a futon opposite Master Guanghong, and then said respectfully, "I have doubts in my heart, and I came to ask Master for enlightenment!"
Then, he recounted everything that happened in Dali in the recent period, including the peace talks.
After listening to his story, Master Guanghong was silent in the class, then clasped his hands and said, "If you see through it, you need to let it go, and follow the trend. It's natural! Treat each other with a normal heart, have no distracting thoughts in your heart, and you can be at ease only if you are pure..."
When he stopped talking, he closed his eyes and started chanting Buddhist scriptures again!
Duan Zhengxing thought for a long time, finally stood up, saluted and said, "Master, take care!"
After waiting until the fifth day, Li Duo came excitedly to report that Wang Haoran had just come to inform them that they would attend the Dali Imperial Conference tomorrow morning to discuss matters concerning the tributary states.
Shen Tang looked overjoyed, the Dali peace talks were finally completed! When the credentials are signed in court tomorrow, he can return!
Looking at the well-behaved Li'er beside him, Shen Tang was silent for a moment, and finally said, "Li'er, after signing the credentials tomorrow, we will return!"
"I'll go to the Jiazong tribe first, and then I'll go to the Puma tribe to propose marriage!"
"ah!"
Li'er exclaimed, her face full of surprise. After a while, she suddenly threw herself into Shen Tang's arms, tears of joy falling down! She finally waited!
Holding Li'er's delicate body, Shen Tang said slowly, "After we get married, you will follow me to the Song Dynasty.
But don’t worry, we will come back once a year as long as we have time! We will meet this girl Murong Yu and also visit your clan."
Li'er nodded vigorously, feeling that even if she died at this moment, it would still be worth it!
Meeting in the Shanchan Mansion, playing in the cave, a sudden change in the dark night, fighting with Luojia tribe, following each other all the way, treating each other attentively... some were thrilling, but most of them came naturally! Although the journey between the two of them was not long, it was also
It was unforgettable! Fortunately, the ending was exactly what I expected. The bitterness before turned into sweetness and memories at this moment...
Early the next morning, the chamberlain led the Yulin Guards to greet him! Shen Tang led the envoy and entered the palace under the guidance of the chamberlain!
Outside the main hall of the front palace, Shen Tang waited for a moment before hearing an erratic voice.
"Xuan, the envoy of the Song Dynasty comes to the palace to meet you!"
Afterwards, a chamberlain came out again and led Shen Tang into the main hall of the front palace.
The size of this hall is not small, and its size is basically the same as the Taiyi Palace in the Tang Dynasty! This is not surprising. When Nanzhao State yearned for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, this palace was originally a replica of the Tang Dynasty palace. It was just renovated in Dali.
That's it, nothing has changed.
As the chamberlain entered the main hall, he took a closer look. There were carved dragons and painted phoenixes, and gold and silver ornaments were used everywhere. The entire main hall used a wooden structure with inclined beams and brackets, so there were very few pillars in the main hall. This is also the main hall. The space inside seemed extremely empty.
Duan Zhengxing is sitting high on the dragon chair, and the ministers below are arranged on the left and right according to their rank!
"The envoy from the Song Dynasty is here to see His Majesty the Emperor of Dali!"
Shen Tang didn't stop until he reached the imperial steps, and then respectfully saluted Duan Zhengxing.
"Excuse me, gentlemen!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Regarding the matter of the vassal state, it was obvious that the court in Dali had already agreed on it. Therefore, it was just a matter of simple agreement according to normal etiquette, and then both parties issued letters of credence!
Sitting on the dragon chair, Duan Zhengxing looked at the credentials in front of him, hesitated for a moment, and sighed! He personally picked up the big seal next to him and stamped it heavily on the credentials.
"From now on, the Song Dynasty and Dali will share weal and woe and stop fighting..."
When Duan Zhengxing finished speaking, Shen Tang saluted again, "When I return to the court, I will express my attachment to your country and ask the court to send an envoy as soon as possible to make appointments for canonization..."
"In addition, the peace talks have been decided now! We will submit our resignation to Your Majesty!"
Duan Zhengxing said a few polite words, but he didn't try to persuade him to stay! These guys came and not only asked me to give him the coins, but also allowed him to recognize his eldest brother. He couldn't feel too happy.
Even after the peace talks were completely over, the banquets that were supposed to be held were all canceled!
Shen Tang didn't care about this at all! His goal had been achieved, why couldn't he let others vent their feelings?
Early the next morning, Shen Tang and others had packed their bags! When everyone went out, they saw Gao Liangcheng coming up to them!
When the two faced each other, Gao Liangcheng's expression was a bit complicated. He admired Shen Tang but also had a lot of dissatisfaction. However, now that the matter has been settled, there is no need to say more about the rest.
"Let's go. When you came, I didn't greet you. When you left, I personally saw you off!"
Gao Liangcheng said with a wry smile.
"Thank you, Lord Xiangguo!"
Everyone left the imperial city in a mighty manner. Thousands of guards who had already received orders were waiting outside the imperial city! Then everyone set off and returned all the way to the west.
Not long after, after passing Zhao Yu, Gao Liangcheng's ceremonial guard also stopped.
"Shen Tang, the mountains are high and the road is far, take care along the way!"
Shen Tang dismounted, saluted Gao Liangcheng respectfully and said, "Thank you, Mr. Xiangguo, for sending me off. Please take care of yourself, Mr. Xiangguo!"
Gao Liangcheng looked at the young Shen Tang, as if he had seen himself in his prime decades ago. Unfortunately, now that Shen Tang was in his prime, he was already in his twilight years. Perhaps, this court really no longer belonged to him. By myself.
"Shen Tang, next time you come here again, I invite you to go to Zixi Mountain and see the grand scenery of Zixi Mountain!"
Shen Tang bowed to the end. Although he belonged to two hostile countries, Shen Tang had great respect in his heart for the prime minister who devoted himself to Dali.
Gao Liangcheng watched Shen Tang and others leave, but they were still accompanied by Yulin Guards! Until one day later, the large group of people passed Yunnan, and everyone who saw them off left, leaving only Shen Tang and his party.
"Brother, the front is Weichu Mansion! When I came here, my brother told Li'er that about fifty miles south of Shigufan, north of Ailao Mountain, and by the Lishe River, there are large areas of Soma flowers waiting to bloom. How about I go and see Li'er with you!"
The two rode together, Li'er leaned in Shen Tang's arms, her face full of sweetness!
"good!"
Shen Tang nodded without hesitation, "When we arrive at Shigutang tomorrow, we will stay for a day, and we will go see the Soma flowers the day after tomorrow!"