Zhang Wu nodded, indicating that he was indeed worried about these things.
"You're wrong. Buying a weapon is completely different from knowing how to make one's own weapon. As the ancients said, it's better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. Do you understand this truth?"
Zhang Wu frowned.
"Let them buy weapons that they can't make to go to war. If they destroy the country, they won't have the foundation to build and produce their own military supplies. In order to protect themselves, they have to continue buying. As long as the country is still in war, they won't have the ability to develop, so they have to continue buying and fighting."
Xiao Ruxun continued.
Zhang Wu suddenly understood.
"That's why Your Majesty gave Siam …"
"Yes, Siam can threaten the position of Daqin in Nanyang. It can't be allowed to exist. Nanyang doesn't allow a unified, stable, and developing country to exist. As long as Daqin still exists, it can't be allowed. Zhang Wu, remember this. You and Black Water must do your best to make sure they don't live in peace!"
Xiao Ruxun stared at Zhang Wu, and Zhang Wu immediately knelt down.
"Yes, Your Majesty! As long as I'm still alive, these foreign vassal states won't be able to live in peace! "
Xiao Ruxun nodded and let Zhang Wu leave. With the help of Li Sheng, he changed into clothes that were convenient for him to move about.
"Li Sheng, have you arranged the schedule for the afternoon?"
"Your Majesty, everything has been arranged. The teams that are going to participate in the polo match have gathered and are waiting at the venue. According to Your Majesty's request, apart from the families of the officials and ministers, we have also selected 2,000 absolutely reliable and honest people to watch the match with us. I guarantee that the match will be very lively."
Hearing this, Xiao Ruxun nodded.
"Well done. With you working for me, I feel much more at ease."
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty."
Li Sheng obediently fastened the belt for Xiao Ruxun.
When they walked out, it was another round of drinking and merrymaking. The musicians played the magnificent court music, and the dancers danced and spun to show their beautiful movements.
In all fairness, Xiao Ruxun was not a person who liked to enjoy life. However, ever since he became the Emperor, there were times when the pressure of work and mental stress was very great, so he did need to relax to a certain extent.
There weren't many ways to relax one's nerves these days, so when Xiao Ruxun had some free time, he would call these musicians and dancers over to play a song to relax his nervous nerves.
Moreover, after personally experiencing the charm of these folk instruments such as the Bianzhong, Guzheng, and Pipa up close, Xiao Ruxun finally understood why ancient emperors liked to enjoy themselves like this. He also somewhat fell in love with these beautiful notes and graceful dance moves.
It was a great honor for the musicians and dancers to see the Emperor enjoy music. When the Emperor wanted to see them perform, they would do their best to show off their talents.
Every time this happened, Xiao Ruxun would half lie on the brick bed and lean against a soft cushion while eating fruits and pastries. Behind him, two servants would massage him. One would rub his legs, and the other would rub his shoulders. Their techniques were very skillful and experienced.
There were also people serving him. Whatever Xiao Ruxun wanted to eat or drink, Li Sheng would rush to get it for Xiao Ruxun. The chefs in the imperial kitchen were on standby 24 hours a day. Their main job was to serve the Emperor. Preparing meals for other people was just a side job.
The musicians used chimes, hand drums, guzheng, pipa, and other instruments to play a beautiful melody. The dancers danced along with them. Xiao Ruxun knew that she wasn't a person who understood music. She wasn't like Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Emperor Taizong of Song who were very cultured, but this kind of enjoyment wasn't lacking.
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang loved music. He created the Song of the Rainbow and Feathered Garment, which had been passed down through the ages. He personally arranged it.
Emperor Taizong of Song loved music. He personally composed 29 pieces and played them with his pipa. Xiao Ruxun did not have this kind of ability, so he could only listen and enjoy it.
For an Emperor, any kind of entertainment was a given. However, Xiao Ruxun did not listen to these dance music often. He would occasionally listen to it, but it would not exceed two hours. After that, he would go back to his work and read through the memorials. He could not neglect the affairs of the country like Emperor Xuanzong of Tang did.
It was the same at this moment.
In the afternoon, Xiao Ruxun called a group of people to leave the palace. They left the capital and headed for the Polo Stadium in the suburbs northwest of the capital.
Along the way, the translators from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs kept introducing the Daqin's Polo to the foreign rulers. When the rulers arrived at the stadium, they were surprised to find that the stadium could accommodate thousands of people. It was extremely spacious.
After that, three exciting Polo Games began. The games were thrilling and exciting. Cheers rose and fell one after another. Unlike the officials and people of Daqin, the foreign rulers did not understand how the game was played at first.
However, they soon realized that it was just two teams playing with a ball on horseback. Then, they would score the ball into the opponent's goal. Whoever had the best horsemanship and ball control would be the winner.
The games were very intense. The process was thrilling and exciting. The people of Daqin, who were already familiar with the game, cheered and shouted enthusiastically.
Every time the team scored a goal, they would cheer and even scream. The foreign rulers did not understand at first, but they were soon infected by the atmosphere. They cheered and shouted along with the rest of the people.
Not only were there troops, officials, and a large number of people. Xiao Ruxun told the foreign rulers that it was a good thing to have fun with the people.
The foreign rulers felt that it was very novel. Many of them felt that they had opened the door to a new world.
After an intense competition, when the sun was setting in the west, the final victor was decided among the four participating teams. The victors were not the cavalry, but the little brats of the Royal Central Military Academy. This surprised many people who were familiar with the inside story.
As the Emperor, Xiao Ruxun personally gave the brats the award and gave them red packets. The brats were so excited that they cried. The atmosphere of the event reached its peak.
In the evening, there was another banquet. After the banquet, the servants and maids had already prepared a night market in the palace.
This was also an event that Xiao Ruxun had personally ordered. All kinds of goods that could be bought in the capital were placed along the streets of the palace. Red lanterns were lit up, illuminating the surroundings. The atmosphere was very lively.
For many of the vassal states' rulers and officials, this was their first time experiencing something new. Seeing these things, they couldn't help but take out money to buy them. Many of Great Qin's officials and family members also couldn't help but take out money to buy them.
"This kind of situation is what I want to see the most. The world is peaceful, the sea is peaceful, there is no war, there is no famine. This way, although I am tired of being the Emperor, I will also feel very happy. I will feel that everything I have done is worth it."
Xiao Ruxun took the foreign rulers shopping while giving them chicken soup for the soul, drawing a perfect end to this beautiful birthday banquet.
The next morning, after Xiao Ruxun woke up and was about to wash up and eat breakfast, Li Sheng told Xiao Ruxun that many foreign rulers had asked to meet with Xiao Ruxun. They said that they had important matters to discuss with Xiao Ruxun.
Without a doubt, a deal had arrived.
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