Chapter 1025: 1026 acting school
Chapter 1025 1026 Acting School
Accepting the Elf Princess was a collective decision by the top brass of the Tang Empire, because the Empire needed to find its own position in the upcoming new round of world war.
The new position is to support the Yangmu Empire: Yangmu I was very happy that the Tang Empire could choose to support him, which justified his tendency to favor the Datang Group when purchasing weapons.
After Tang Mo expressed his support to the Yangmu Empire to a certain extent, the Yangmu Empire immediately gained confidence and began to build up troops on the border.
Just as it was not the Yangmu Empire that took the lead in condemning the Tang Empire before, Yangmu I enthusiastically announced the indestructibility of the "Yangmu-Datang" cross-sea alliance. Both parties should maintain a cooperative relationship of mutual understanding and mutual support in any field. .
The day after Yangmu I gave a speech, King Yingduo of Qin also gave a speech, declaring that the alliance between the Tang Empire and Qin was unbreakable, and the two countries stood side by side and would remain friendly from generation to generation.
For a time, it seemed that an alliance formed around the marriage was born: after King Yingduo of Qin showed off the marriage relationship between him and Emperor Tang, he also did not forget to bring the Yangmu Empire together to show the " Intimacy”.
But in fact, everyone knows that Qin State and Yangmu Empire had no alliance at all before, and at the same time, there was almost no trade between the two countries.
But this kind of thing is all a face-saving project, and the Yangmu Empire will not miss this opportunity to build momentum for itself: that day, the Foreign Minister of the Yangmu Empire once again came out to give a speech, announcing that the alliance between the Yangmu Empire and Qin was being Once established, the relationship between the two countries will develop as never before.
All in all, it was a diplomatic drama that left countries all over the world stunned. As for the Great China Empire, Jiang Run, the Minister of Civil Affairs, summoned the Yangmu Empire’s ambassador to the Great China Empire that night. The two chatted for more than two hours. Don't know what they were talking about.
Similarly, at dinner that day, the Bingbing Empire’s ambassador to the Tang Empire asked to see Nangong Hong, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Tang Empire, and explained his purpose of visit as soon as he entered the door.
He was very cautious and worried: "Minister Nangong, our country would like to confirm whether an alliance is about to be established between the Yangmu Empire and the Tang Empire, a kind of...mutual support and unreserved alliance."
Of course, Nangong Hong knew what the other party was here for. He also knew that the eastern continent was covered with war clouds and that the Ice Empire had always had ambitions to go south.
Yangmu Empire is naturally ambitious. The Tang Empire's acceptance of the elves' marriage also fueled Yangmu Empire's ambitions to a certain extent.
Now the Tang Empire encouraged Yang Mu I's ambition, while the Binghan Empire was frightened. No country dares to provoke the Tang Empire easily, so the ambassador of the Binghan Empire must understand how firm the Tang Empire's position is.
"The Tang Empire pursues a non-alignment policy! My friend! Although we have accepted the marriage proposal from the Yangmu Empire, it does not mean that we will be forced to get involved in any conflicts related to the Yangmu Empire." Nangong Hong smiled and gave the answer An answer that excited the dwarf.
The other party was well prepared before coming. If the Tang Empire showed any form of dissatisfaction or persistence, they would reconsider their action plan to attack the Yangmu Empire southward.
But the answer given by the Tang Empire was unexpected. It seemed that the Tang Empire was not ready to be involved in the conflict.
"So, if...there is a conflict between the Ice Empire and the Yangmu Empire...will the Tang Empire fall to the Yangmu Empire?" The dwarf ambassador was not sure, so he could only ask more clearly.
Nangong Hong nodded and agreed with the other party's statement: "Of course, we have no intention of getting involved in the war. You know, we care more about business than war."
What he said meant something. The Tang Empire did not send troops during the civil war in the Great China Empire, but it did not cut off its business with all countries on the Western Continent.
Speaking of business, the dwarf ambassador seemed to have thought of something else, and continued to ask: "So, respected Lord Nangong, can we be sure that even if a war breaks out, the trade between the dwarf empire and the Tang Empire will not be cut off. Can we still purchase all the goods in the Tang Empire’s sales list?”
"Of course! As long as we mark the goods for sale, they can be exported at any time...unless you declare war on the Tang Empire."
"Including weapons?" The dwarf ambassador's eyes were already shining.
“Including weapons!” Nangong Hong gave an affirmative answer.
“The Tang Empire will always be a friend of the Ice Empire!” The dwarf ambassador stretched out his hand and shook it with Nangong Hong—this handshake ceremony became popular in the Tang Empire and later affected the world. This kind of handshake can often be seen in diplomatic situations nowadays. Everyone's hands are held together like a bridge. It has a strong meaning in it and is very popular with everyone.
“We can sign a series of cooperation agreements to ensure that the Tang Empire will still maintain trade relations with the Dwarf Empire during the war.” Nangong Hong also kindly offered a generous condition.
However, such a condition is not without purpose: "However, in terms of price, you know, we have to bear the risks caused by the war, so we have to charge an additional fee."
The dwarf ambassador immediately laughed. He no longer had any doubts about the position of the Tang Empire: the Tang Empire has not broken any agreements or contracts so far. In this regard, the credibility of the Tang Empire is more real than real gold.
As long as the Tang Empire is willing to sign an agreement or contract, it will definitely be a strong guarantee for the dwarves. To get such protection, it’s definitely worth spending a little more money.
Therefore, the dwarf ambassador immediately agreed, without even asking how much more it would cost: "The price is easy to talk about! I know that Lord Nangong, a friend, will not embarrass the Ice Empire. Whenever I have time, I will host a banquet at the embassy. , entertain Mr. Nangong.”
"That's easy to say! As long as you prepare the wine, I will go eat a rich family like yours!" Nangong Hong pointed at the other party and said with a smile.
The dwarf ambassador laughed. It was definitely a great achievement for him to accomplish this task. After he returned, he could do business and the country would give him many rewards.
Already in a good mood, the dwarf ambassador suddenly remembered something and suggested: "I have another mission when I come here this time. If His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Empire is willing, we can choose a dwarf princess of the right age. Send it to the Tang Empire..."
"Cough cough cough cough cough!" Nangong Hong almost choked himself to death with a mouthful of saliva. He quickly reached out his hand to stop the other party from continuing. After the coughing stopped, he immediately warned with a red face: "If you don't want to mess up, The whole thing, then don’t mention it again!”
"What's going on? Master Nangong." The dwarf ambassador said with some displeasure: "Although dwarves are not as beautiful as humans and elves, our women are strong and can give birth to many, many sons... Moreover, they are very good at cooking and can also Winemaking…”
"It has nothing to do with that! Believe me, it has nothing to do with it at all!" Nangong Hong interrupted the other party's boast: Who the **** wants a princess who can make wine and cut wood? There are not only 300 but also 280 people in the Forbidden City who can cook!
He leaned close to the other party's ear, lowered his voice and explained: "Don't you consider the feelings of the imperial concubines of the Tang Empire? If something really happens, in order to calm down the anger of the imperial concubines, our Emperor will always You want to do something, don’t you think?”
Seeing the dwarf ambassador whose face was turning pale, Nangong Hong continued to threaten: "Do you think Her Royal Highness Princess Alice will add more things to the supplies exported to the Yangmu Empire, and then give you ice coldly?" Are the prices of supplies that the empire urgently needs going up?”
"Gudong..." The dwarf ambassador swallowed. He had already realized the seriousness of the situation.
"Or do you think you are safe enough in your embassy and don't have to think about what the 'hounds' in Princess Youlin's internal affairs department think of you?" Nangong Hong continued to ask: "What you just said What's going on? I didn't hear it clearly?"
"What? What did I say?" The dwarf ambassador was stunned, with a confused look on his face: "Besides inviting you to dinner at the embassy, did I say anything else?"
Nangong Hong gave a thumbs up and made a sign of success. He had new recognition for the dwarf ambassador's acting skills. Although it was a little exaggerated, he still had basic skills: "Then I will wait for Mr. Ambassador's invitation."
"Believe me! The best ice-cold caviar! Wait for my arrangement!" The dwarf ambassador wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and sincerely prepared to bleed a lot to repay his friend: "Wait for my invitation! My friend! I best friend!"
Lines Empire, within the imperial city, Lanes I looked at the seven or eight imperial concubines sitting at the dining table, his face full of dissatisfaction. He really regretted that he didn't even have a twenty-year-old daughter, so he couldn't join the process of making peace with the Tang Empire at such an important moment.
Not everyone has a suitable girl to go to Tang Mopan’s relatives, at least not the emperor of the Lions Empire.
Of course, he is not without companions: neither the emperors of Susus Empire nor Nanla Empire have princesses of the right age...
But they will no longer have to be depressed soon, because soon everyone will hear the news: whoever gives a princess to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty inexplicably will have trouble with the imperial concubines of the Tang Dynasty...
As a result, the Dornish Empire and Chu State, which were choosing a princess, were embarrassed. They seemed to have missed a chance to become Tang Mo's father-in-law, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
(End of this chapter)