As time passed, Yi Fusheng and his party arrived at the east gate of Qiongba City. As the Tubo Minister, Shang Zao personally led the civil and military officials to welcome them, giving Yi Fusheng and his party enough face.
Shang Zao took the initiative to welcome them and said, "I am Shang Zao, greetings to Adjunct Yi."
Shang Zao had already investigated the situation of Du Qi's diplomatic mission and knew that the person who came was Yi Fusheng, Adjunct Cao of the Ping Xi Wang Residence. Moreover, Yi Fusheng was the most eye-catching in the crowd, so Shang Zao recognized him immediately.
When Yi Fusheng heard Shang Zao's name, he was moved. According to his understanding, as the Tubo Minister, Shang Zao shouldn't have come personally. He only needed to arrange for someone to welcome them.
However, Shang Zao came personally, which showed how important this mission was. Under this premise, Yi Fusheng felt a little more relaxed about this diplomatic mission to Tubo. However, Yi Fusheng didn't slack off, nor did he let his guard down.
This was because the person in front of him was the Tubo Minister.
Along the way, Yi Fusheng constantly understood the situation, including Shang Zao and Lang Ri Songzan. Shang Zao wasn't a simple person, and could be said to be a cunning old fox.
In the process of understanding, Yi Fusheng also became more aware of the internal conflicts in Tubo. The current conflict in Tubo wasn't as simple as the inheritance of power, but also the conflict between the new and old nobles in Tubo.
The existence of these matters intensified the internal conflicts in Tubo. Under this premise, it was relatively simple for Yi Fusheng to complete the mission. It wasn't to the extent that it was difficult to complete.
Yi Fusheng knew that Shang Zao wasn't simple, so he smiled and said, "For Adjunct Cao of the Ping Xi Wang Residence to welcome us personally, I'm really flattered."
Shang Zao said, "You're too polite, Adjunct Yi."
After a pause, Shang Zao continued, "Zangpu has already set up a banquet in the palace to welcome Adjunct Yi. Please! "
"Please!"
Yi Fusheng smiled and nodded.
With Shang Zao leading the way, Yi Fusheng and his party headed straight to the Tubo palace. Along the way, due to the protection of the troops and Yi Fusheng's military appearance, no one dared to act rashly. Therefore, the party successfully arrived at the palace.
In the main hall of the palace sat Lang Ri Songzan.
Below him, the Tubo civil and military officials under Lang Ri Songzan, and his son Songzan Gampo were also present.
These people were all present.
The people in the hall were all Rangi Songzan's trusted subordinates. They were all new nobles who had vested interests. They were all die-hard supporters of Rangi Songzin.
After Yi Fusheng stood still, he did not bow to salute but directly said, "Yi Fusheng, the envoy of Ping Xi Wang of the Tang dynasty, greets Tubo Zangpu."
He faced Lang Ri Songzan and didn't call him by his name. He just called him Tu Fanzan Pu. When these words came out of Yi Fusheng's mouth, it was precisely so. It revealed a condescending attitude.
Lang Ri Songzan frowned slightly but didn't say anything.
To him, this was not a problem.
As the Great Minister, Shang Zao opened his mouth and said, "When Zhanpu found out that Yi Canjun was going on a diplomatic mission to Tubo, he personally ordered me to go out of the city to welcome him. This shows how important this mission is to him. However, as a person from a country of etiquette, how could he be so rude when he came to Tubo? Or perhaps, the Tang dynasty's Celestial Empire is such a state of etiquette. "
His words were soft yet firm, revealing his strength.
As Zhanpu, it was inconvenient for Lang Ri Songzan to express his opinion, but Shang Zao couldn't not speak. Yi Fusheng's attitude was tough, he couldn't ignore it. He had to fight back and express his attitude.
Yi Fusheng glanced at Shang Zao and said lightly, "The Tang dynasty is naturally a state of etiquette, but that's only for friendly places. If one were to show the kindness of a country of etiquette in the face of evil, wolves, tigers, and leopards, then one would be an idiot. "
"The Analects of Confucius recorded, 'How about repaying evil with good?' Confucius said, 'How to repay good? Requite evil with justice, requite good with good. "
"This is my attitude."
"It's also the attitude of the Tang dynasty."
"Tubo first sent Kun Mi to attack Ping Xi Wang at the border of Guazhou. Then there was the Tubo spy, Zanpo, who ordered people to assassinate His Highness in Yizhou. Such evil deeds, but Great Minister Shang Zao asked me to pay attention to etiquette."
"When you say this, it's ridiculous." “”
Yi Fusheng spoke frankly and confidently, "Great Minister Shang Zao, one can't be too selfish. Similarly, a country can't be too harsh and selfish. If a country's atmosphere is like this, then from top to bottom, everyone is a group of selfish people. "
Shang Zao's face was dignified. When he looked at Yi Fusheng, he was even more vigilant.
Yi Fusheng was not a simple person.
His response was extremely astute.
Lang Ri Songzan saw that Shang Zao was about to speak, but he waved his hand to stop him. He continued, "What Adjunct Yi said is right, this King also agrees. Men, give him a seat! "
Yi Fusheng said, "Thank you, Zhanpu!"
He lifted his robe and sat down. There was nothing to be afraid of, and he appeared very calm.
Lang Ri Songzan changed the topic and went straight to the point, "Adjunct Yi, why did you come to Tubo?"
Yi Fusheng said, "I came to Tubo under the order of Ping Xi Wang to seek justice."
Lang Ri Songzan heard this and narrowed his eyes, thinking 'as expected'. Du Qi had indeed noticed the internal strife in Tubo, so he sent people here. He said that he came to seek justice, but in fact, he was looting a burning house, deliberately targeting Tubo.
Lang Ri Songzan said, "Adjunct Yi said that you came under the order of Du Qi, then this is Du Qi's order, not the Tang Dynasty's order. Does this mean that the Tang Dynasty didn't allow it at all? "
This was what Lang Ri Songzan wanted to test.
Du Qi was a member of the Tang Dynasty, but the Tang Dynasty was not under Du Qi's control, so it was impossible for them to listen to Du Qi's arrangement.
Yi Fusheng smiled, "This time, although I came to Tubo under the order of Ping Xi Wang to seek justice, the Tang Dynasty also allowed it. In addition, Ping Xi Wang's army and the Tang Dynasty's Guazhou Provincial Governor Su Dingfang have already led the armies of Guazhou and Shazhou to meet with His Highness. They are stationed at the Tubo border, ready to enter Tubo at any time. "
Lang Ri Songzan, Shang Zao, and the others' complexions greatly changed.
This was the news that they never received.
If the armies of Du Qi and the Tang Dynasty's Su Dingfang entered Tubo at the same time, it would immediately cause a big change in Tubo's situation, which would have a great impact.
Even Lang Ri Songzan's plan would all go down the drain.
Lang Ri Songzan said, "Adjunct Yi, I didn't receive this news. You can't be exaggerating just to scare us, right? "
Yi Fusheng said, "There's no need to exaggerate just to scare us. If I lie now, Zhanpu can easily expose me. So, there's no need to lie. Moreover, it's related to military operations, so it's even more impossible to talk nonsense. With Zhanpu's intelligence system, he should have received the news soon. "
Lang Ri Songzan fell into silence. He agreed with Yi Fusheng's words. After all, the news of Du Qi and Su Dingfang dispatching their troops to the border could not be faked. It was very easy to judge.
Lang Ri Songzan praised, "Tell me, how are you going to seek justice?"
Yi Fusheng said, "It's actually very simple. Ping Xi Wang has three demands. First, Zhanpu has publicly issued a notice in Tubo, apologizing for attacking Ping Xi Wang. Second, during the attack by Kunmi, Tubo has caused great losses to Ping Xi Wang. Tubo will compensate with 10,000 warhorses and 100,000 catties of highland barley wine. Third, send Prince Songzan Gampo as a hostage to apologize to Ping Xi Wang in Yizhou. "
BOOM!!!
As soon as these words came out, the entire hall burst into an uproar and everyone was talking about it.
All the civil and military officials' complexions changed.
Even though Lang Ri Songzan had a good temper and was even prepared for Yi Fusheng to demand an exorbitant price, he was still shocked by Yi Fusheng's conditions at this moment. Because Yi Fusheng's conditions were so harsh that it almost broke Lang Ri Songzan's spine.
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