474 Union
474 Union
474 Union
Bai Gangshun said: "My lord, the number of tributes has been counted, and it is the same as that on the gift list, there is no mistake."
Tsumotoyo nodded in satisfaction and said, "It's good that there are no mistakes. As long as we complete the emperor's mission, we will be the heroes of Fusang when we go back. Thousands of years later, the people of Fusang will remember us."
"Your Excellency's subordinates understand that other countries came here for Datang's return. They are short-sighted. How could they understand that Datang's knowledge and technology are the most precious?" Bai Gangshun said disdainfully.
"It's good that you understand, but I'm a little worried that Lin Xuan will be a hindrance, so that we won't be able to complete the task assigned by the emperor." Tsumoto Yang said with some worry.
He is the chief envoy, and naturally he has the greatest credit for completing the task, but if he fails to complete the task, he will be the most unlucky.
"My lord, Changsun Wuji promised to help us. He is the elder brother of the Empress of the Tang Dynasty, and he is very trusted by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. In addition to the other people we have recruited, this time there will definitely be no problem."
Compared with Tsumotoyo's worries, Shiraoka Jun is very confident.
"Lin Xuan is on the one hand, and Wang's side on the other." Tsumoto Yang said.
"The Wang family?" Bai Gangshun was slightly taken aback, and said: "The government has no evidence that we did it, and during this period of time, the Wang family did nothing. They should already know that this matter has nothing to do with us, and they probably won't look for it. Are we in trouble?"
"I hope so." Tsumoto Yang always felt that things were not that simple.
Jin Benyang thought for a while and said: "Go and invite envoys from other countries, and say that I want to discuss with them about paying tribute every day."
"Your Excellency, do you want this?" Bai Gangshun asked with some doubts.
Jin Benyang said with a smile: "The emperor's opinion is the most important thing if he can send Tang envoys to study in the Tang Dynasty. If envoys from other countries are united, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty will have to think carefully."
"Your Excellency is very considerate, this subordinate will go now." Bai Gangshun said.
Not long after, envoys from more than ten countries came to the courtyard where the Fusang Mission lived.
They came to see what the Fusang people wanted to do.
At the same time, they are holding together, maybe Datang will give more gifts in return.
Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla, Western Turks, Xueyantuo, Tuyuhun, Tubo and other countries are the most valued by Jin Benyang.
As for the countries in the Western Regions, there are also some unknown small countries, which Tsumoto Yang doesn't value.
Everyone lived in Honglu Temple, although they were not familiar with each other, they knew each other. Tsumoto Yang greeted these people one by one.
"Why didn't the envoy from Goguryeo come?" Tsumoto Yang asked Shiraoka Shun.
Goguryeo resisted the attack of the Sui Dynasty several times, and even dragged down the Sui Dynasty. No one in these countries living in Honglu Temple dared to underestimate Goguryeo.
If Goguryeo does not participate, even if an alliance is formed, the momentum will be much weaker.
Before Bai Gangshun could answer, a man about 30 years old with a handsome appearance stood up and said, "I am the deputy envoy of Goguryeo. My lord is unable to come because of something, so send me here."
Although Jin Benyang was upset that he only sent a deputy envoy to Goguryeo, he said with a smile on his face, "I don't know how to call it."
"Yuan Gai Su Wen." Yuan Gai Su Wen said indifferently.
Yuan Gaisuwen's father, Yuan Taejo, was the lord of the eastern part of Goguryeo, Dadulu (equivalent to the prime minister), and Yuangaisuwen's status was very honorable in Goguryeo.
Logically, in his capacity, he should not be sent as an envoy, even if he came, he should be the chief envoy.
However, Yuan Gai Suwen came to the mission this time, he joined suddenly on a whim.
Datang is becoming more and more powerful, and Yuan Gai Suwen is very ambitious.
He was unwilling that Goguryeo was often attacked by the Central Plains dynasty, thinking that one day, he could lead Goguryeo to invade the Central Plains.
The prime minister of Goguryeo was very powerful and held the military and political power of Goguryeo.
And the prime minister is still an inheritance system. When his father dies, he will be the new prime minister of Goguryeo.
And that day isn't too far away.
Yuan Gai Suwen's father was seriously ill and had few years to live.
This time he came to Chang'an with the envoys to understand Datang and prepare for the future invasion of Datang.
Jin Benyang didn't know Yuan Gai Suwen's identity, knew that he was just a deputy envoy, and didn't care too much. He greeted everyone casually, and asked everyone to sit down.
"Brother Jinben invited us here, what's the matter?" the Tubo envoy asked.
The others also looked at Tsumoto Yang, waiting for his answer.
Jin Benyang smiled and said: "We are all sent as envoys to the Tang Dynasty, but in the eyes of the Tang Dynasty, we are all barbarians and small countries. The Tang Dynasty does not pay attention to it. Only when we unite can the Tang Dynasty pay attention to it."
"Brother Jinben said that I, the ruler of the Tubo kingdom, is very talented, admires the culture of the Tang Dynasty, and wants to marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty as his concubine. The Tang Dynasty looks down on me and Tubo doesn't even agree to this small request." The Tubo envoy said aloud.
He also came this time with a mission, that is to ask Datang for marriage.
Although Prime Minister Lu Dongzan had told him when he came here that he didn't need to have too much hope, but he didn't think so.
If he can complete the impossible task, wouldn't it show that he is very capable?
In this way, he will return to Tubo, and he will be a high-ranking official and rich salary, just around the corner.
The others didn't speak, they just came to Datang to return the ceremony, there is no need to mix these things.
Seeing that the others were silent, Jin Benyang knew what they were thinking, and said with a smile: "If we unite, Datang will pay more attention to us, so that Datang will give us more gifts."
"I agree to join forces."
"I agree."
They came here for the benefit, and they were willing to join forces when they heard that Jin Benyang said that they could gain more benefits by joining forces.
Yuan Gai Su Wen did not speak, his purpose was different from these people, and he would not rush to express his position just because of Jin Benyang's words.
He was thinking about whether it was necessary to do so.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing so.
"The vice envoy of Goguryeo didn't speak. Is it because he doesn't want to participate, or because he can't decide?" Seeing that Yuan Gai Suwen was silent, Jin Benyang asked aloud.
Goguryeo was very important in his calculations.
Seeing that Yuan Gai Suwen didn't speak, he even resorted to aggressive tactics.
If it is an ordinary deputy envoy who hears that he cannot make the decision, for the sake of face, he will definitely agree.
"We are all envoys to the Tang Dynasty. Since everyone participates, we Goguryeo will naturally participate." Yuan Gai Suwen said.
It's not for the sake of face. With his status, he should be respectful to him.
The reason why he agreed was because of his plan.
Although Yuan Gai Suwen has never met Li Shimin, but through some things, Li Shimin is not the kind of person who likes to be threatened.
Once the envoys from various countries unite, it is likely to cause Li Shimin's displeasure.
In this way, the contradictions between Datang and neighboring countries will be deepened.
When he takes power, he can unite with those countries and attack Datang together.
Although Goguryeo repelled the Sui Dynasty's attack several times, Yuan Gai Suwen knew that Goguryeo was also at the end of its battle.
Otherwise, when the world was in chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty, how could Goguryeo not take this opportunity to attack Datang?
Although Goguryeo has recovered after so many years, Datang should not be underestimated.
Yuangai Suwen was not so arrogant that he could annihilate the Tang Dynasty with just Goguryeo alone.
If the war falls into a stalemate, wouldn't it give other countries a chance to pick up cheap?
The best way is to bring those countries together, so that when Datang is wiped out, those countries can be cleaned up together.
Thinking of this, Yuan Gai Suwen's heart was full of fire.
(End of this chapter)
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