"Greetings, Your Majesty."
This was the first morning court session between Ying Rui, the fifth generation Emperor, and the civil and military officials of the court after he officially ascended the throne.
"Everyone, please rise."
Looking at the civil and military officials who were bowing, Ying Rui's hands made a gesture of supporting the empty air as he said the word 'no need to bow' in a drawn-out voice.
"We thank Your Majesty."
As soon as he finished speaking, the civil and military officials took their seats one after another, standing on the two sides of the throne, facing the king who was sitting beside the throne.
"Your Majesty, the Xiongnu emissary requests an audience. Should we summon him into the hall now?”
The Xiongnu emissary had probably just arrived today. Wang Wan took a few steps forward and asked for instructions.
"The Xiongnu sent envoys here, but there are a few smart ones who know how to use negotiations to buy time so that the cavalry from the south can attack the border of the Hetao region.”
Ying Rui's thoughts were running rapidly when he heard those few words. He immediately guessed the Xiongnu's intentions.
In his extremely calm eyes, it was a kind of absolute contempt for the Xiongnu, and his horizons were limited to this.
"What is the Xiongnu planning?”
The civil and military officials of the court were no strangers to the Xiongnu, the archenemy of the northern borders. However, it was not a good thing for them to come at the time of the Great Qin's regime change.
"Summon the Xiongnu envoy to the palace…"
Ying Rui tapped the wooden table lightly. He originally wanted to order people to behead him, but he changed his mind at the last minute and prepared to take the opportunity to gather his military power.
Under pressure from the outside, it was easy for the civil and military officials to unite. When they attacked the outside world, they would use the Lantian Army.
When the value of the Xiongnu messenger was used up, there was naturally no need to think too much. It would not be too late to order people to drag him out and behead him.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Xuan, Xiongnu envoy."
As the word 'Xuan' was transmitted, a boorish figure with three braids walked in.
"The Xiongnu envoy, Tu Gutu, greets the Emperor of the Great Qin Empire.”
The main purpose of coming here was to buy time for the cavalry to attack the south. The Xiongnu messenger, Sudden Bone, placed his left hand in front of him.
"I heard that the forces beyond the Great Wall don't know etiquette. Now that I see that it's true, why aren't you bowing?”
Ying Rui's tone was originally calm, but when he reached the end of his sentence, his tone suddenly became heavier.
"Great Qin's Emperor, you, what did you say?”
How would he know about the etiquette of the Qin country? Soaring Bone could only pretend that he did not know and forced a smile.
Of course, as an envoy sent by the Chief, he was at least proficient in the Qin language and some related etiquette.
“………”
Ying Rui didn't say anything else. His gaze shifted to Wei Liao, indicating for his trusted subordinate to speak on his behalf.
As for Wang Wan, who came from the Confucian school of thought, he was a little too pedantic and had some limitations in his thinking.
"When meeting the ruler of Great Qin, you should bow three times and kowtow nine times. This is the Qin ceremony.”
Noticing King's gaze, Wei Liao immediately understood and stood up, saying a courtesy that wasn't recorded.
However, it wasn't recorded in the rules before, but it appeared now.
"Your Majesty is right. As long as they are Xiongnu people, even envoys cannot be spoiled.”
Wang He, Meng Ao, Sima Jin, and the other generals didn't have a good impression of the Xiongnu cavalrymen who often went south.
Every time Great Qin went on an expedition or when its forces were empty, the Xiongnu Cavalry would go south to loot.
"Even if he's an envoy, we can't treat him differently.”
At this stage, most of the scholars had integrity. Cai Ze, Xiong Gu, Feng Quji, and the other civil officials were also secretly praising him.
“………”
Although Wang Wan was a little pedantic, she was not a fool. Seeing that not even a single official spoke up, how could she be willing to stand out?
"Damned Qin people!"
Seeing that Qin Chen had not come forward to disagree, it was obvious that he wanted to embarrass the Xiongnu. Soaring Bone felt greatly humiliated and could not help but clench his fists tightly.
However, without the three bows and nine kowtows, he would not be able to complete the task the Khagan had given him. He could only use negotiations to buy time and obtain an opportunity to attack the Hetao region.
With the current situation, he could only agree to the unreasonable demands of the Qin people and try his best to delay the time to win Chanyu a chance.
"Since the Great Qin Emperor has said so, as the author of the Xiongnu, I naturally won't be so rude.”
Soaring Bone took a deep breath before speaking.
"Xiongnu emissary, go back first and kneel from the entrance of the palace until you kneel in front of the Great Qin Emperor.”
Perhaps in the political struggles of the Imperial Court, Wang Jian had planned many times before making a decision, so he was cautious about everything that happened.
However, when it came to external issues, he would not be ambiguous at all, let alone hesitate.
"You!"
In the end, he did not say the word 'you'. Soaring Bone was so angry that he almost exploded. His entire body could not help but tremble. It was obvious that he was insulting the Xiongnu he represented.
"Hurry up; Great Qin still has matters to attend to.”
The Xiongnu had always been a huge threat to Great Qin, and the conflict between them was not small. Feng Quji was happy to hear that there was a chance to humiliate the Xiongnu.
"Yes, yes!"
Faced with such a mentally torturous scene, the Sudden Bone was practically squeezed out from between his teeth when he spoke. It was as unpleasant as it could be.
She couldn't help but feel regret. If she had known earlier, she wouldn't have come.
"Hahaha…"
Hearing Feng Quji's urging, most of the civil and military officials in the hall couldn't hold it in any longer and burst into laughter.
To be honest, today's morning court session was really interesting. They were very happy to see this scene.
"When my Xiongnu takes over the Hetao region, I'll see how you can still be proud. At that time, it'll be time for you to be humiliated!”
Hearing the ear-piercing laughter, it was as if the dignity of the Xiongnu was being trampled under his feet. Sudden Bone wanted to draw his sword and slash at the Qin people.
Therefore, he could only comfort himself continuously. Only then did he feel much better.
"The Xiongnu envoy, Tu Gutu, greets the Great Qin Emperor.”
When he returned to the entrance of the hall, he had no choice but to kneel down while shouting honorifics.
“呯…呯…呯…”
At the silent entrance of the hall, the sound of kowtows came one after another. Whether it was voluntary or not, it could be seen that the "sincerity" was high.
"This barbarian doesn't know etiquette. Your Majesty taught him a good lesson. Three bows and nine kowtows are light.”
The soldiers of the Imperial Army of the South Yamen who were guarding Weiyang Hall did not laugh out loud due to strict military discipline. However, they all watched the entire process as if they were watching a good show.
No matter how one described it, it was as if he was watching a monkey. There was not much difference in essence.
"The King is still the King!"
As the Left General of the Imperial Army of the North and South Yamen, Wang Ben had to stay in Weiyang Palace until the next court session, and he felt a strong sense of support from the bottom of his heart.
"Those damned Qin people, just you wait. Sooner or later, I will teach you a lesson.”
Numerous gazes were cast on him. The burning sensation was not pleasant. Sudden Burst wanted to get up and leave, but in the end, he held back.
After all, if he turned around and left the Qin country now, it would definitely ruin the Chanyu's plan to go south. Everything he had endured before would be completely in vain.
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