It was some ups and downs, Wang Xuance and others, since they entered this North India, took off this heavy cotton clothes and put on quite refreshing regular clothes. Just because the climate of North India is quite similar to the climate of Huangshui County, it is neither cold nor hot, but it rains a lot and the humidity is too heavy.

When I entered North India, the first country I arrived at was the country of Mosa. So, Chen Maocai, with the tone of his old pedant, explained to the big guy according to the "Records of the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty": "This Moluo country is not small, with a radius of more than 5,000 li, and the largest capital is its royal city, with a circumference of more than 20 li, the land is very fertile, and the people are diligent in farming, so the products are quite abundant." Every household grows mangoes, which are a bit of a noodle and a forest, so there are ripe mangoes everywhere. Although they are all mangoes, they are divided into two varieties, the small fruit trees are green when they grow, and they become mangoes when they are ripe; And the big fruit tree, no matter what, is always a green ......"

"You kid, just read it! Who doesn't know that there are mangoes everywhere, you can see for yourself, there are mangoes on both sides of this official road, and I have been eating this for a few days, and I am tired of eating it for a long time. Alas...... I still want to eat meat," Zhou Zeng said, touching his stomach that had not known the taste of meat for a long time.

"You kid, you have a lot to do, before we entered the Five Indias, you still ate less meat, and you ate half a sheep by yourself" Chen Maocai teased Zhou Zeng again.

The two of them seem to be fighting again...... provoked Xiao Liu and others to laugh happily on the side......

I still remember that as mentioned above, since the unification of the five Indians, they have strictly adhered to the rules and precepts of Buddhism and forbade killing, so their diets are mainly vegetarian. Therefore, it is very difficult to find meat in these five Indian countries. When they first went out on an envoy's journey, it was quite difficult for this meat-eating week.

Although he had prepared this time and brought a lot of mutton jerky, although it was not as good as fresh meat, it could also satisfy his cravings.

However, as soon as he entered India, under Wang Xuance's words, he gave up these meats: "When we go to a country, we represent not only our personal image, but also the image of our Tang Dynasty." We should not only respect the local customs, but also their beliefs. Since these five Indians do not kill or eat meat, we should also abide by this rule."

As a result, Zhou Zeng reluctantly gave the many meat delicacies he prepared to the local people at the junction of the two countries......

Enjoying the scenery along the way, watching the many ripe mangoes, walking on the quite spacious official road, the number of pedestrians coming and going has also increased. From time to time, elephants carrying goods appear as if to tell them that this is not far from the capital.

If you want to talk about this Moluo country, Wang Xuance is quite familiar. I still remember that at the uncovered assembly of the king of the sun, the king of the kingdom of Mora, Staradi, personally poured tea for him.

Later, when chatting in private, I also admired this Tang culture. At that time, Staradi was not very old, only thirty-five or sixteen years old. Not only is he bold, but he is also very kind. At the same time, he also advocated Buddhism, and he did not exclude other academics and religions.

When they talked about the culture of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism in the Tang Dynasty, they were also full of interest. The national gift "Tao Te Ching" brought this time should also be recognized by him, Wang Xuance couldn't help but think so.

A few days later, Wang Xuance led the Tang delegation to the royal city of the Moluo Kingdom. After revealing their identities, they were warmly welcomed into the palace, and when Staradi heard that Wang Xuance was an envoy on behalf of the Tang Kingdom, he was also very happy.

Hurriedly changed into a gorgeous costume and was on top of this hall to greet the mission from afar.

Although this country of Mosa seems to be quite rich at present. But this palace is not luxurious, not big or small, square, elegant and generous. The brick and wood structure, some simple ornaments, dotted on the log pillars, looks quite elegant...

After performing the proper etiquette, Staradi politely let Wang Xuance and the others sit in peace. The old people met each other and were very enthusiastic, not to mention that they were such long-awaited guests.

After chatting a few words, Wang Xuance motioned to Zhou Chen and the others to present a national gift to Starady: a volume of the Sanskrit and Tang translations of the Tao Te Ching, a portrait of the Tang court painter Yan Liben Laozi, a set of purple pottery plain noodle tea sets for the court, and two servings of high-grade Lingnan black tea.

Seeing this national gift with the elegant atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty, Staradi was overjoyed. Listening to Wang Xuance's detailed explanation again, I was even more happy.

King Staradi, when he opened the Tao Te Ching, he saw that this elegant Sanskrit writing was a little more dignified and beautiful than that written by the holy hand of his own country. Look at this portrait of Lao Tzu again, rigorous and solemn, very kind.

Thinking about this plain purple pottery with a rather elegant atmosphere, it is really hundreds of times stronger than the pottery fired in his own country. And gently sniff this Lingnan black tea, the aroma of dry tea is even more refreshing, refreshing......

The intersection of countries is more precious than sincerity, and it is peaceful and peaceful. In the face of this friendship that came from thousands of miles, Starade was very moved; However, after all, he is a small country and a widow, and in the face of the Tang Dynasty, which is thousands of miles away, he can only envy at present, and he has no ability to send envoys for the time being.

So, I only heard this Staradi say to Wang Xuance: "His Majesty Tianke Han of the Tang Kingdom is so sincere, and I and my people are very moved. Please once again take me and my people to thank His Majesty the Heavenly Khan for his kindness."

And Wang Xuance also hurriedly returned the salute and thanked him again and again.

But seeing this, Staradi asked Wang Xuance and the others to wait for a while, and then retreated. After a while, he led a few people and walked out of this side hall with some treasures. With a smile on his face, he said: "I am in the country of Moluo, the country is small and the people are widowed, there is nothing to give back, these things are brought back to the Tang Dynasty by the envoys, to thank His Majesty the Khan for his care!" ”

Hearing this, Wang Xuance was also quite moved, but when he saw these valuable state gifts, he hurriedly excused himself and said: "His Majesty the Emperor has always advocated that all countries are equal regardless of size. And we are only here for peace this time, and the king's will will definitely be transmitted to the imperial case of His Majesty the Heavenly Khan. It's just that these gifts are too valuable, and we can't accept them, and I hope that the king will take it back! ”

What is a valuable national gift? With his eyes, he swept to these few national gifts that had been neatly placed.

The first is a pink pearl the size of an egg, which sparkles and is rare in the world.

The second piece is a seated Buddha made of pure gold, about a foot high, not only dazzling, but also dignified and lifelike, at first glance it is the best in the Buddha statue.

The third piece is a delicate ivory carving as white as milk, which is quite elegant and ingenious.

And this last piece is the symbol of the country of Moshiro---- mango tree: I saw delicate golden mangoes, hanging on this one-foot-high mango tree made of gold, quite brilliant and dazzling.

Will they accept these national gifts? See the next section......

Quick Facts: The Mosa Kingdom, one of the sixteen great countries of ancient India, was destroyed in 1018 AD.

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