C29 (2/2)
Fang Yunlong immediately said: ”How would I dare call you by your name?”
Tian Zheng pretended to be unhappy and said, ”Benefactor, do you look down on me?”
Fang Yunlong said: ”Since Your Highness is so insistent, then I will not be hypocritical. Brother Tian, you don't have to call me benefactor. You can just call me by name.”
The two of them did not beat around the bush. After chatting for a while, Fang Yunlong asked, ”Brother Tian, what do you think about the assassination attempt that happened today?”
When Tian Zheng heard Fang Yunlong's words, she immediately understood and said: ”After Brother Fang left, I sent people to look at the assassin's body.
”Under the left and right shoulder blades, there are tomorrow and the crescent moon seals. As for who did it, I do not know. However, I do not believe that it was done by your dynasty.”
Hearing Tian Zheng's words, Fang Yunlong stood up and greeted him courteously, ”Brother Tian's eyes are sharp as a torch. I am extremely grateful for your trust in me.”
Tian Zheng said, ”Brother Fang, you're too courteous. I'm just saying my thoughts. I wonder what kind of things Brother Fang has to ask me to do?”
Fang Yunlong said: ”I won't hide it from brother Tian. My father guessed that the assassination of the envoys from various countries is a huge conspiracy against me. After this assassination attempt, I believe that Brother Tian had a feeling that the other countries no longer trusted me.
I have my doubts about the defensive abilities and strength of my dynasty. Coupled with the rumors outside, the situation is extremely disadvantageous for me. If the emperors were to receive the news, and I am unable to give a satisfactory answer, it might very likely lead to a great war. ”
Tian Zheng nodded his head and said, ”That's right. Right now, there are already many countries that distrust your dynasty to the extreme.
There had been many cases of assassination in your capital city. The most favoured prince of your kingdom, Prince Xiu, had also been attacked by an assassin tonight. He had almost died. The envoys of the various countries, even within the palaces, are feeling uneasy. ”
Fang Yunlong said: ”My father has already entered the palace to speak to His Majesty. He has removed the restrictions on Shangjing and at the same time, pacified the hearts of people and the envoys of each country. He has also guaranteed that there will be no more assassinations and he will quickly find the culprit to give the countries a satisfactory explanation.
I did not come here to repay you for your kindness. I was hoping that Brother Tian could help me pacify the emissaries in the inn when the two countries were on good terms with each other for generations.
To prevent the chaos that happened today from causing all the Emissaries to suspect me, and to lower my position in the entire Yuzhou, and cause the other nations to fight over my position as the ruler of the dynasty. ”
As expected of the right Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty, he was actually able to grasp the key to the matter so quickly. It was because of his own personal experience and also the astute and astute Deputy Envoy that he was able to come to such a conclusion.
He had not expected that his body, which was in a daze, would react so quickly and come up with a plan. He truly deserved to be called a genius of his generation. Thinking of this, Tian Zheng said to Fang Yunlong: ”I will do my best in this matter.
”To dispel the doubts of the envoys from your country and to believe that your country will be able to give us a satisfactory answer within a short period of time, I just wonder if Brother Fang has any other requests?”
Fang Yunlong thought that this crown prince was not simple, he could immediately guess the meaning behind his words. If the position of Tang Dynasty's overlord was to be replaced by the Great Song Nation, then the Lu Nation, which was right next to the Great Song Nation, would not be at peace.
However, Fang Yunlong still expressed his gratitude towards Tian Zheng's words, saying: ”Thank you for your help, Brother Tian. I would be grateful if I could get through this difficult situation. I am already very grateful for Brother Tian's help. Why would you raise any more requests? ”
Tian Zheng laughed, ”Brother Fang, you are too courteous. This matter is official and is also a matter that concerns the great affairs of my Lu Kingdom. It is a matter within Tian's family.” ”Brother Fang, I have not thanked you for saving my life.” After she finished speaking, she actually stood up and bowed deeply towards Fang Yunlong.
Fang Yunlong hurriedly got up to stop Tian Zheng and said, ”If Brother Tian is like this, then how can you kill me as expected of me. ”Brother Tian is indeed blessed by the heavens. Even if I am not here, I would still be safe and sound.”
Tian Zheng said, ”As the Great Tang Dynasty's Right Minister, your father probably doesn't lack gold and silver or silk. I won't give you these vulgar gifts.” However, there is one thing that I ask Brother Fang to accept. ”
Without waiting for Fang Yunlong to speak, he took out a square bag that was wrapped in oilcloth and opened it to reveal a book.
”Brother Fang, you are a master of formations, your ancestor is at the pinnacle of formations, here is a formation book that is rumored to be written by the successors of the Formation Immortal, I will give it to you today, I hope you do not mind.”
It was actually an array book written by a descendant of the Formation Immortal. Fang Yunlong was stunned for a while, but when he saw Tian Zheng give it to him, he immediately refused: ”Such a heavy gift, how can I accept it. Brother Tian, please take it back.”
Tian Zheng smiled and said, ”As the saying goes, red powder is a gift to close friends. A treasured sword is matched with a hero. To me, this book is just a decoration, but to Brother Fang, you can display its power. Perhaps in the future, you can save my life.”
Seeing that Tian Zheng was so sincere, Fang Yunlong said: ”Since that is the case, then I will not be courteous. Thank you Brother Tian for your gift.
It is already late and I will not disturb Brother Tian's rest. I will be taking my leave now. With that, he solemnly put away the 'Array Essence' and left.