Wang Xuance, who was thinking about it, looked at the noise between the two of them playing, and immediately instructed: "Don't make any noise, this has reached the realm of Qiuzi." In view of the situation of the turtle, I have already instructed me when I came, you must be more careful! Hearing this, the two immediately stopped arguing, and then passed the order, and everyone strengthened their vigilance.

The sun rose and set, along the prosperous Western Regions trade road, after some days of peaceful walking, the Tang Dynasty mission of more than 30 people arrived safely, the royal city of Qiuzi ---- Yilulu City.

As the book says, the city of Elolu was built on an oasis in a radius of sixteen or seventeen miles. The city walls are all rammed earth structure, the city is several zhang high, about two zhang wide, and there are city gates all around to connect with the outside world.

When you think about it carefully, the city of Elolu was built in a very orderly manner. Not only is the sheep and horse wall and the urn city very strong, but also the horse face, the regimental building, the female wall, and the protruding gate are accompanied by this rammed earth structure, which is conducive to attack and defense.

A meandering moat three feet wide attracts the water of the Kuqa River next to it, which is deep and unfathomable. If nothing else, this moat must also be covered with silt, bamboo sticks, and iron needles.

This city gate still follows the practice of falling the bridge at the time of the day and closing it at the time of the day. Because it is an important node of the trade route in the Western Regions, all kinds of traders from all over the world, and the melodious camel bells one after another, make this place very lively.

When they arrived at the gate of the drawbridge of the Elolu City, Wang Xuance and others informed the soldiers guarding the gate that they were the envoys of the Tang Kingdom to the Qiuzi Kingdom, and they were warmly welcomed into the post house in the city by the soldiers guarding the gate.

It didn't take long for the news to naturally spread to the Guizi Palace. Although the two parties have eaten all over the years, and they have also been ministers to the Tang Dynasty for many years, there has never been an envoy from the Heavenly Khan. When Bai Suvadie, the king of Qiuzi, heard that the Tang Kingdom had sent envoys to envoy to the envoy, he was also quite surprised.

So, he summed up with the Minister of State: Although Datang once refused to be friendly, everyone who came was a guest, and since he came, he should be treated politely. Therefore, it was decided to send the envoys of the Tang Kingdom to meet with the palace.

Since Wang Xuance and others arrived at this post house, the post keepers here heard that they were envoys of the Tang Dynasty; Because he has always had a good impression of Datang, he not only seems to be very attentive and enthusiastic to them, but also serves them in a first-class room.

After some pleasantries, they also got to know each other. When Wang Xuance and the others saw such a scene, they also slowly relaxed their vigilance. I didn't expect this official of the Guizi Country to be quite knowledgeable; However, before seeing this Bai Su Fold, it was not easy to draw conclusions, so Wang Xuance still hinted that everyone should be more vigilant.

After a while, this post man came with a smile on his face, and respectfully invited: "King Qiqi Changshi, my king has just passed down a decree, and I have invited your envoys to meet you in the palace, and the carriage is already waiting outside." ”

"Thank you Yicheng, please wait for a while, let me wait to change into a clean official uniform and leave," Wang Xuance returned the salute.

"Good," Yicheng replied kindly.

So, after Wang Xuance and Zhou Chen changed into clean official clothes, they took the gifts given to Bai Suvadie, boarded the waiting carriage with Yicheng, and walked towards the Qiuzi Palace.

This palace is not big, nor is it small. It's not big, it's much smaller than the Daxing Palace of the Tang Dynasty. It's not small, it's a lot bigger than the Yanqi Palace.

Although the palace is neither big nor small, it is also very luxurious after more than 20 years of meditation and decoration by Bai Suhua.

When I arrived in this great hall, I saw this white Su Vat sitting on a throne of pure gold. Wang Xuance and the three of them stretched out their hands in accordance with the due etiquette, and after a long stroke, they were given to sit on the right side by this Bai Suva, and the state minister Nali accompanied each other on the left side.

The next agenda is the part of the national gift. With the opening of the Tang and Sanskrit translations of the Tao Te Ching, the portrait of Lao Tzu painted by Yan Liben himself; and the presentation of the purple pottery plain noodle tea set made by the craftsmen of the Tang Dynasty.

In addition, Wang Xuance used emotional words to explain the purpose of giving these national gifts and how to use them. When you know that they are all used by the Tang royal family, this white Su Va stack is also very happy.

With the temporary end of this national gift, the prime minister of the country of Qiuzi first asked: "I don't know what the envoy of the kingdom is calling for us to Qiuzi?" ”

"For the sake of repairing the goodness of the two countries, for the smooth flow of the Silk Road trade route, and for the friendship of carrying forward the past and forging ahead into the future." Wang Xuance said.

Hearing such generous words, this Bai Su Vadi immediately laughed: "The two countries have been friends for many years, and my Qiuzi country is naturally of the same heart as the Heavenly Khan. Not only obey the edict of the Heavenly Khan, but also will not have two hearts, this is also a matter that has been tested by time, so please rest assured that Wang Changshi and Tian Khan can rest assured! ”

"This is very good, I only hope that as the king said, the two countries can conclude an alliance for eternal peace," Wang Xuance said along with Bai Suvadie's words.

Thus, in the midst of this joyous meeting, the two countries concluded a friendly alliance in this way on the basis of the principle of mutual benefit and friendship. The king of Qiuzi, Bai Suvadie, is also here, and the national letter written by Li Shimin himself is sealed with a seal, and an immutable friendly ink is written.

Although the relationship between the two countries seems to be smooth, the eyes of the prime minister of the country seem to reveal a trace of hidden worry and treacherous murderous atmosphere, and this scene is also seen by Chen Maocai......

Since the conclusion of this agreement, the two countries exchanged greetings, and after this greeting, they both felt quite talkative, so the king of Qiuzi, Bai Su Vadai, decided to hold a banquet to entertain the Tang delegation in accordance with the proper etiquette. Seeing that it was still early, Wang Xuance and the others returned to this post house to rest for the time being, and then came to this palace later to attend the dinner.

After performing the etiquette and expressing their deep gratitude, Wang Xuance and the three of them also withdrew from the Qiuzi Palace. Seeing that there was no one else, Chen Maocai whispered to Wang Xuance: "When I met with King Qiuzi just now, eldest brother, you have been discussing with him, and you don't seem to have noticed the Minister of State Nali on the side. But I saw it really well, and from the look in his eyes, I felt a strange murderous aura, and we must be careful. ”

"He is a national minister, what can he do, not to mention that this national letter has been concluded, if he dares to come hard, I will be the first to cut him" Zhou Zeng Mali said domineeringly.

"What nonsense, I am waiting for this envoy to represent our Tang Dynasty. We must be in line with the principle of fairness and justice, no one will offend me, I will not offend anyone, as long as he does not harm us, let's not use knives and guns privately, so as not to be honest and hurt the harmony between the two countries. Wang Xuance angrily reprimanded Zhou Zeng.

Knowledge: Sheep and Horse Wall, also known as Sheep and Horse City, is the inner moat wall of the moat outside the ancient building tower, and is a fortification similar to the city circle built outside the city in ancient times to defend against the enemy, especially after the moat freezes in the north winter, the Sheep and Horse City located outside the big city wall bears the brunt and becomes the first line of fortifications.

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