C370 The first problem of li shimin (2/2)
The big size man, or how generous Xiao Wen was being, even in Great Tang Dynasty, a country that was only second to Song, it was still surprising.
Hence, everyone knew that the restoration of diplomatic relations with the burly man was a major improvement in the Great Tang Dynasty's diplomacy!
Thus, when he heard the words ”Chinese ambassador, Xiao Wen,” when Xiao Wen entered the palace, he realized that the atmosphere was very grand.
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The disciples of the Pavilion of Ascending Mist divided into two rows: civil and martial, as they stood at the sides of the hall and watched Xiao Wen attentively.
He could feel wave after wave of kind gazes coming from Fang Xuanling, the ministers who had traded with him.
He was also aware of his vigilance, puzzlement, and puzzled-- It was from Wei Zheng, who he felt was a waste of time and thought would be useless even if they made the trade.
At the same time, he also felt a wave of ice-cold malice — it was from Hou Junchen.
She, who was ranked in the Pavilion of Ascending Mist, had also participated in the ceremony to receive Xiao Wen. Xiao Wen knew very well that this fellow would definitely create trouble for him on this important day.
”Foreign minister Xiao Wen greets the son of the Great Tang Dynasty.” When the etiquette officer at the side indicated for Xiao Wen to stop, there was no need to take a step further, Xiao Wen stopped in his tracks. Looking at the Sovereign King above him, Xiao Wen slowly stretched out his hands to bow in respect.
In the Great Tang Dynasty, ministers did not need to kneel and kowtow to the emperor.
Most importantly, even if it was the Ming Kingdom s who were kneeling to the Emperor, Xiao Wen, the representative for the muscular man, would have the qualification not to kneel.
After all, humiliating Xiao Wen at this kind of occasion was simply humiliating Liu Bang.
If Liu Bang knew about this, as the target of his humiliation, if Xiao Wen did not resist with his life on the line, he would definitely be chopped to death by Liu Bang when he returned to his country.
However, at the same time, the emperor who had humiliated Xiao Wen would also enter a state where he would not rest until he was dead.
”No need for formalities.” Li Shimin did not plan to make enemies with Liu Bang, so he looked at Xiao Wen and said amiably.
In terms of cultivation, other than the Shangguan Family from Song Dynasty, there was actually no one better off than Li Shimin among the current Emperors. As a result, when he spoke, even Xiao Wen felt a burst of relaxation, as if he was bathed in spring breeze.
The letter was submitted.
Theoretically, that was Liu Bang's personally written letter to Li Shimin. But this time, Liu Bang wanted Xiao Wen to be free to use whatever he wanted. As long as it was not about the loss of power or disgracing his country, or provoking a war between two nations, he could write it all down.
It had to be said that Liu Bang was a person who had been a ranger before.
Although he often spoke dirty words, but in terms of benefits, he was still more open to it than ordinary people.
On the contrary, if this was a time where Lv Zhi had monopolized power in history after his death, Xiao Wen probably wouldn't have this kind of freedom.
Reading it once, it seemed like there were a lot of content, but in reality, it was not a letter of credence that was too nutritious. Li Shimin nodded his head meaningfully.
Then, he raised his head, looked at Xiao Wen who was standing under the gazes of the crowd, and suddenly asked: ”Big man's ambassador, Xiao Wen right?”
”What is His Majesty's command?” Xiao Wen said politely.
Li Shimin looked at Xiao Budian and did not say a word.
The awkward silence paused for a while, after some thought, Li Shimin said with a ghostly body: ”Big fellow's ambassador, Xiao Wen! I would like to ask, what do you think of the current Great Tang Dynasty's tomorrow? ”