Chapter 897: 898 The attitude of the Tang Empire

Chapter 897: 898 The attitude of the Tang Empire

 Chapter 897 898 The attitude of the Tang Empire

 Chu Muzhou’s car is very luxurious, but it has been used for more than a year and it doesn’t look new anymore. This Rolls-Royce was allocated to him with public funds and was one of the Prime Minister's benefits.

 This car is equipped with the second-ranked license plate number in the Dahua Empire. On the streets of the imperial capital, few people dare to block the way of this car.

 In fact, this car is still a bulletproof car. The entire car body is very thick and the engine is better. It can block long-distance attacks by rifle bullets.

At this moment, the Rolls-Royce slowly drove into the yard where the Tang Empire's **** dragon flag was hung, and stopped in front of the ornately decorated building.

The guard holding the Tang Empire's standard assault rifle stepped forward and opened the door of the car. Chu Muzhou's secretary went around and helped the old prime minister out of the car.

Looking up at the magnificent building in front of him, Chu Muzhou sighed, walked up the stairs, and walked step by step into the Embassy of the Tang Empire in the Great China Empire.

According to the treaty signed between the two countries, the land here belongs to the Tang Empire, and everyone in this embassy is protected by the laws of the Tang Empire.

 Of course, in a reciprocal manner, the Great China Empire also had an embassy in the Tang Empire, which also enjoyed the same treatment. At least in this matter, the Tang Empire showed due fairness.

After walking through the grand corridor, the secretary of the Embassy of the Tang Dynasty who came to greet him helped open the door of the ambassador's office. Chu Muzhou motioned to his secretary to stay at the door and walked into the large room.

Hung on the wall is a huge **** dragon flag. The flag sets off the man sitting below, making him look a little small.

The elevated frame of this office is very high, at least six meters above the ground. It obviously merges the two floors together, creating such a sense of grandeur.

"Lord Chu. Sit down! Sit down!" The ambassador of the Tang Empire was not very old. He looked less than 50 years old. This was also one of the characteristics of the Tang Empire. Tang Mo was very young, and the officials under him were also very young. young.

  Sometimes, the most senior officials in the Tang Dynasty may not be more than 30 years old. This situation can only happen in the Tang Dynasty.

"Mr. Ambassador..." Chu Muzhou was not polite. This was not the first time that the two of them had dealt with each other. From a certain perspective, the two of them could actually be considered friends.

 He ​​sat across from the desk and went straight to the point without any nonsense: "The purpose of my coming here this time must be guessed by Mr. Ambassador. The attitude of the Tang Empire is really very important to us."

"Master Chu, I would like to reiterate our position once again. Our attitude has always been supportive of His Highness Zhao Yu, the prince of your country, who is committed to friendship between the two countries, insists on trade between the two countries, and maintains trade order." Datang The imperial ambassador spoke in an official tone and refused to give an inch.

"But now, Zhao Yu's status in our country is somewhat special..." Chu Muzhou wanted to emphasize Zhao Yu's identity as a traitor, but the characterization of Zhao Yu within the Dahua Empire had not yet been completed, so he could not say anything more.

After all, if Zhao Yu is said to be a rebel at this time, it will mean that there is no room for maneuver and some decision-making initiative will be lost.

 In fact, until now, the Dahua Empire is still making its best efforts, hoping to solve the problem of Zhao Yu's escape to Fengjiang at a relatively small cost.

The purpose of Chu Muzhou's coming here was to find out the purpose of the Tang Empire. He asked: "So, your country will provide military assistance to Zhao Yu..."

The ambassador of the Tang State immediately interrupted Chu Muzhou's words and emphasized: "Master Chu, as far as I know, until now, the moment the two of us are talking, our country has not provided any munitions, weapons, etc. to Zhao Yu. support."

"..." After hearing the other party's affirmative answer, Chu Muzhou had to choose to believe what the other party said: In fact, judging from the intelligence he had, the Tang Empire did not transfer a large amount of arms to Fengjiang, especially weapons and ammunition. .

"The most sensitive batch of materials we sell are steel helmets...His Royal Highness Zhao Yu ordered 500,000 steel helmets from us. Considering that in order to reduce casualties and be responsible for lives, we accepted the order and provided this batch of steel helmets. "The ambassador of the Tang Empire did not hide anything and explained the list of supplies from the Tang Empire to Chu Muzhou.

"We only sold food, clothing, bedding and other supplies, most of which were free aid." Ambassador Tang Guo said with a smile: "The situation is very critical. Is there any problem with us expressing our support to His Highness Zhao Yu?"

has a problem! Of course there is a problem! You gave Zhao Yu everything except guns and cannons. Of course he had the guts to rebel! Chu Muzhou cursed in his heart, but he didn't dare to really shout these words out.

Although he was very unhappy, Chu Muzhou had to admit that the Tang Empire's magnanimous attitude had indeed given the Great China Empire a good explanation.

This kind of businessman's appearance reduces the risk of miscalculations on the Dahua Empire's side, which is tantamount to strengthening the Dahua Empire's determination to go to war. In a different way, Chu Muzhou asked as calmly as possible: "So, can your country suspend its aid and support to Zhao Yu?"

The ambassador of the Tang Empire immediately shook his head and said: "Sorry, we have no reason to betray our former friends. His Highness Zhao Yu has always been very happy to cooperate with us, and the people of the two countries have also gained benefits and increased their wealth because of such cooperation, so we In order to safeguard the interests of both countries, I choose to support His Highness Zhao Yu.”

If the Dahua Empire is stronger, then Chu Muzhou may directly warn the other party at this time: You are provoking a war by doing this!

  Unfortunately, the Dahua Empire was the weak side, and Chu Muzhou did not have the courage or ability to threaten the Tang Empire. Although the Tang Empire went too far on this matter, Chu Muzhou still had to tolerate it.

He continued to ask: "If, I mean if, our country is willing to fully accept Zhao Yu's proposition and recognize all the consensus reached between Zhao Yu and your country... Is your country willing to stop aid and support to His Highness Zhao Yu?"

"I'm sorry, I have just emphasized that our Datang Empire is not willing to betray friends, support old friends, and make new friends. There is no conflict between this." The ambassador of the Datang Empire apologized again.

"What if, I mean what if, the Great China Empire is willing to ensure the safety of His Highness Zhao Yu and make His Highness Zhao Yu the crown prince?" Chu Muzhou went a step further and put forward a new hypothesis.

The ambassador directly shirked the responsibility and removed himself: "I think Mr. Chu, you have misunderstood. This condition should be negotiated between your country and His Highness Zhao Yu. I am the ambassador of the Tang Empire to the Great China Empire and cannot represent His Highness Zhao Yu.”

"What if His Highness Zhao Yu agrees?" Chu Muzhou seemed to have grasped the key point.

“That is also your internal affairs and has nothing to do with our Datang Empire.” The ambassador of the Datang Empire still replied confidently. If Zhao Yu could make the decision on his own, then the intelligence agencies and military of the Tang Empire would all commit suicide.

"Thank you, I understand." Chu Muzhou also felt that he had been childish just now. He nodded and was silent for a long time.

"You're welcome, sir. Committing to peace between the two countries has always been my top priority. This has never changed." After saying this, the ambassador of the Tang Empire did not disturb the silent Chu Muzhou. The room was quiet for about a few minutes.

 Chu Muzhou, who had been thinking about the question for a long time and didn't know what he was thinking about, slowly raised his head and broke the silence in the room: "I want to ask another question."

 “Excuse me, Lord Chu.” The ambassador made a gesture of invitation.

Chu Muzhou thought about it for a moment and then spoke slowly: "Mr. Ambassador...will your country...be involved in this war?"

"I don't know why the prime minister asked this. The Tang Empire has submitted its credentials to your country and stated its position on this matter. We love peace and will not easily get involved in war." The ambassador said accurately.

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"The Tang Empire really only provided clothing and food? And helmets?" Zhao Kai felt that this might be the best news he had heard in so many days.

 He ​​previously judged that the Tang Empire would not be involved in the war immediately due to moral reasons. Now that he has received the "guarantee" from the Datang Empire, he seems to be more confident.

Although it is just a sentence, whoever believes it is a fool. Even if a treaty is signed between the two countries, it is not impossible to tear it up. But Zhao Kai, who had no other better choice, obviously had to believe in such an illusory guarantee.

He felt that as long as Zhao Chen attacked quickly enough and captured Fengjiang before the Tang Empire could react, the Tang Empire would have no choice but to watch Zhao Yu's destruction and would have no chance to intervene.

"It seems that the Tang Empire will not be involved in this war in the short term. At least, they will not personally send troops to intervene." Chu Muzhou expressed his judgment: "However, I still believe that war is not a good idea. choose."

"I also know that war is not a good choice! But can that traitor be captured without any effort?" Zhao Kai was a little impatient with this question and said: "A quick victory... is our only chance!"

"Alas..." Chu Muzhou also knew that there was generally only one option in the matter. Zhao Kai will not compromise, and Zhao Yu has no choice of his own... This war within the Dahua Empire is inevitable no matter how you look at it.

"Don't worry! We can't defeat the Tang Dynasty. Dahua's elite will deal with a group of rebels. There will be absolutely no problem!" After appeasing his prime minister, Zhao Kai's face became a little brighter. He waved his hand and ordered: "Give it to Zhao Send a telegram to Chen... Let him prepare to attack as soon as possible!"

 (End of this chapter)