Chapter 23
In Taiji Palace.
Xu Ji walked out of the court and stood in the center of the hall. He did not panic at all as he faced the gazes of the ministers.
On the contrary, he appeared very calm and collected.
That appearance, that bearing, could be said to be quite extraordinary.
Many nobles and ministers nodded.
This young man was not bad!
"Your Majesty!"
Xu Ji bowed and reported. His vigorous voice rang out in Taiji Palace,
" The diplomatic mission from the Darkhan Dynasty will arrive in Chang 'an tomorrow, and the Ninth Prince of the Darkhan Dynasty's Imperial Family will be accompanying the diplomatic mission this time. Your Majesty, please decide which Imperial Family our dynasty will send to welcome the diplomatic mission!”
If it was just an ordinary diplomatic mission, Xu Ji, as the official of the Chamberlain of Dependencies, would be able to receive them.
But now, there were people from the Imperial Family in the Darkhan Dynasty's diplomatic mission.
According to normal etiquette, the Great Tang also needed the Imperial Family to appear.
The Four Great Empires of the Central Plains had always interacted with each other in this manner.
"It's a big deal!"
After hearing Xu Ji's report, the Tang Emperor smiled and said,"
"Pass down This Emperor's decree, let the King of Qin receive the Darkhan Dynasty's diplomatic mission tomorrow and not lose his manners, and also not bring down the might of the Great Tang! Minister Xu, you will assist the King of Qin from the side. If anything goes wrong, I will punish your Chamberlain of Dependencies!”
Hearing this.
Xu Ji's expression was solemn as he replied,"
"I will obey your orders and will not disappoint the heavens!"
After saying that, Xu Ji directly retreated back to the ranks of the officials.
All the officials had some special thoughts in their hearts.
The Tang Emperor was really concerned about the King of Qin!
Even a follower under the prince was directly entrusted with an important task.
……
Prince Qin's mansion.
After the morning court session, Xu Ji brought the imperial edict of the Tang Emperor to Li Xuan's residence.
"As expected, you want this king to receive you!"
After reading the imperial edict, Li Xuan had a smile on his face.
"It's nothing unexpected.”
Xu Ji sat in front of Li Xuan.
Hearing his words, he asked respectfully,
"Your Highness, how should we receive the Darkhan Dynasty's diplomatic mission tomorrow? Your Highness, please give me your instructions!”
He was smiling.
Li Xuan said casually,
"Naturally, I will receive you according to the proper standards. This king only needs to attend. This is your first task. You must do it well. Don't lose the magnanimity of our country!”
Hearing this.
Xu Ji's expression turned solemn as he said,"
"Your Highness, don't worry. I will definitely do it myself. I won't allow any mistakes!”
He nodded.
Li Xuan said casually,
"Then go and arrange it! In addition, pay attention to those on King Qi's side. Beware of King Qi's tricks. If they dare to do so, they will be arrested on the spot and sent to prison. Once the diplomatic mission is over, they will be sentenced to death!”
His expression froze.
Xu Ji bowed and took his leave. He quickly left the manor to make arrangements for the reception of the Han Dynasty's diplomatic corps.
After Xu Ji left.
Li Xuan's gaze became profound.
"I wonder if Li Gang can figure it out. If he can't, then he should be eliminated!”
There were some things that could be tripped up.
And there were some things that could not be done with such thoughts.
……
The next day, noon.
On the north gate tower of Chang 'an Fortress.
Li Xuan was wearing a python robe that only princes could wear. Beside him were Xu Ji and Chang Ping, who were wearing official robes, as well as a group of officials from the Chamberlain of Dependencies.
"Not bad!"
Looking at Xu Ji, who was wearing an official robe, Li Xuan smiled and said,
"Clothes make the man, gold makes the Buddha! You look interesting in your official uniform!”
Hearing Li Xuan's words.
With a smile on his face, Xu Ji said,
"It's all thanks to your highness 'guidance, hehehe…"
Pa!
Slapping Xu Ji, Li Xuan said,
"Less flattery, more work! If anything were to happen to the Darkhan Dynasty's diplomatic mission this time, then be careful that you won't be able to keep your head!”
Hearing this.
Xu Ji immediately replied,
"Your Highness, don't worry. Everything has been properly instructed. There will definitely not be any mistakes!”
They did not have to wait long in the city tower.
An official from the Chamberlain of Dependencies came to report,
"Your Highness, Lord Xu! The Darkhan Dynasty's diplomatic mission had already arrived!”
Li Xuan, who was originally drinking tea and waiting.
He put down the teacup in his hand and stood up.
"Have we arrived? Then go receive them!"
They arrived at the city wall.
Li Xuan's gaze immediately saw a 100-man diplomatic mission heading towards the north gate in the distance of the official road.
On the tall horse at the front.
A young man wearing a python robe, a golden crown, and jade shoes was heading toward the north gate under the lead of two minor officials from the Chamberlain of Dependencies.
"Your Highness, the person at the very front is the ninth son of the Han Emperor, Liu Jing. He is about a year older than Your Highness and his martial arts cultivation isn't bad. He is already at the ninth stage of the Xiantian realm and is very doted on by the Han Emperor.”
Xu Ji stood beside Li Xuan and introduced him.
As the official of the Chamberlain of Dependencies, he had to understand this bit of information.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been worthy of the position of the Chamberlain of Dependencies 'Shaoqing.
He nodded.
Li Xuan expressed that he understood and did not say anything else.
After the diplomatic mission approached.
Li Xuan turned around.
"Open the city gates. The officials of the Chamberlain of Dependencies and the Hundred Cavalry Division, follow this king to welcome the diplomatic mission!”
Hearing Li Xuan's instructions.
Everyone on the city gate tower bowed and acknowledged,"
"Here!"
They went down the city gate.
Li Xuan rode on a pure white palace etiquette horse that was as white as snow. He brought a group of officials from the Chamberlain of Dependencies and guards from the Hundred Cavalry Division. There were about 100 people as well. They went out of the city 100 meters to receive him.
When Liu Jing arrived with the Darkhan Dynasty's diplomatic mission, the two of them were stunned.
With a smile on his face that was like a spring breeze, Li Xuan bowed as an equal.
"Ninth Prince, Prince Jing! It's been a long journey. It's been hard on you!”
He was also riding a pure colored BMW.
Liu Jing looked at Li Xuan with a gentle expression and said with the courtesy of an equal,
"Qin Wangxuan's name is like thunder. Seeing him today, he really lives up to his reputation.”
He smiled casually.
Li Xuan waved his hand nonchalantly.
"I'm afraid that what Your Highness Jing heard is not Xuan's good reputation. You flatter me, I'm very ashamed!”
Liu Jing smiled and shook his head."
"If sharing happiness with the people is not a good reputation, then there is no good reputation in this world! Qin Wang is too humble."
After praising each other.
Li Xuan said,
"The Chamberlain of Dependencies has prepared a banquet to welcome His Highness Jing and his entourage.”
Liu Jing raised his hand and said to Li Xuan,
"Qin Wang, please!"
The two of them drove side by side and headed straight for Chang 'an Fortress.
As for the other members of the Darkhan Dynasty's diplomatic mission, Xu Ji and the other officials of the Chamberlain of Dependencies would receive them well.
Li Xuan only needed to receive Liu Jing.
As for showing off--
There was no need for that!
The true magnanimity of a big country was reflected on the negotiation table.
It was truly embarrassing to use underhanded tricks and show off one's might when dealing with people.
Of course.
This was only to treat empires of the same level!
If a small country came, they would not be qualified.
They chatted and laughed along the way.
The entire diplomatic mission took quite some time to arrive at the Chamberlain of Dependencies.
At the banquet to receive the Darkhan Dynasty's diplomatic group.
Li Xuan sat high up in the main seat, and below him were Xu Ji and the other officials of the Chamberlain of Dependencies and the diplomatic mission of the Darkhan Dynasty.
After three rounds of wine, they drank together.
Putting down the wine glass, Li Xuan looked at Liu Jing.
"Your Highness Jing, what do you think of our Great Tang?”
Hearing Li Xuan's words.
Liu Jing also put down his wine glass and said,"
"The Great Tang is a prosperous country with thousands of miles of beautiful scenery, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. The Great Tang Dynasty is truly a prosperous dynasty!”
Hearing this.
Li Xuan laughed out loud.
"Hahaha…Your Highness Jing, you're flattering me. The Darkhan Dynasty isn't bad either. They defeated the Xiongnu barbarians and forced them to flee in a sorry state.”
After saying that.
Li Xuan's gaze focused slightly as he said,
"To tell you the truth, the Tang Imperial Court has not expected that Your Highness Jing would come with a diplomatic mission. May I know why Your Highness Jing is here? After Prince Jing explained, the officials of the Chamberlain of Dependencies would organize the information into a book before reporting to the Emperor and discussing the funeral.”
It was not that Li Xuan was making things difficult for him.
This was the rule of the Chamberlain of Dependencies.
First, he had to know the other party's purpose of coming, then report it to the higher-ups. After that, the princes and ministers would discuss it and give an answer.
After pondering for a while, Liu Jing said,"
"There are three reasons for this diplomatic mission. First, our dynasty wishes to trade with the Great Tang. Second, our dynasty wishes to form a thousand-year alliance with the Great Tang. Third, I heard that the Eldest Princess of the Great Tang is beautiful and intelligent, and has the potential to become a Celestial Immortal.”
Swoosh--
After Liu Jing finished speaking.
Everyone in the Chamberlain of Dependencies was stunned for a moment before looking at Li Xuan.
Who was the Eldest Princess?
That was the biological sister of the King of Qin, Princess Jin Yang, who had recently established her own residence!
Not to mention anything else--
Everyone felt that Li Xuan might not be too happy.
After all, everyone knew about the relationship between the King of Qin and Princess Jin Yang. How could he possibly want his sister to marry into the Darkhan Dynasty?
In fact.
Li Xuan was indeed a little dumbfounded. He was stunned for a long time.
" Please marry the Eldest Princess…"
Raising his wine glass, Li Xuan smiled.
"This Prince understands Prince Jing's request for this diplomatic mission. The Chamberlain of Dependencies will compile it into a book and present it to His Majesty. In addition, Prince Jing's diplomatic mission will also be presented.”
Liu Jing glanced at Li Xuan.
His eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded.
"That's good. Thank you, King Qin!”
He continued eating and drinking.
After the welcoming banquet, Liu Jing and the others were arranged to rest.
At the main entrance of the Chamberlain of Dependencies.
Xu Ji stood behind Li Xuan.
"Wangye, in the memorial, do you need to modify the Eldest Princess 'matter?”
He turned around.
Li Xuan looked at Xu Ji calmly. He did not say anything and just looked at him.
There seemed to be a surging and terrifying pressure in his gaze.
This caused Xu Ji's entire body to tremble, and cold sweat trickled down his face.
"Your Highness, please calm down. Xu Ji misspoke.”
He retracted his gaze from Xu Ji.
Li Xuan's expression did not change.
"Do what you should do. The matters of the royal family are not something you can participate in! Be careful that the Duke of Wei's Public House will kill your entire family…Do you think accompanying the ruler like accompanying a tiger is child's play?”
After saying this.
Li Xuan directly brought Chang Ping, who was beside him, and left the Honglu Temple's yamen. They boarded the carriage and left.
Xu Ji wiped the cold sweat off his face.
"Accompanying the king is like accompanying a tiger…accompanying the prince is also like accompanying a tiger! Xu Ji thanks Your Highness for your guidance!"
As he spoke.
Xu Ji respectfully bowed to Li Xuan's carriage.
He did not resent Li Xuan's pressure just now.
Because after being reminded, Xu Ji realized how dangerous the consequences of what he had done just now were.
Even if the Tang Emperor did not get angry, he would still end up in a miserable state if the other princes 'men seized the opportunity to pursue him.
At the same time, Li Xuan's plan would definitely be in vain.
It really shouldn't be!
Immediately.
Xu Ji decided that he needed to settle down properly!
Recently…
He seemed to be a little smug.
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