The personal arrival of the Tibetan minister in Chang'an was a major event in the diplomacy of the Tang Dynasty.

Today's Tang monarchs and ministers are mainly invested in the Haidong Peninsula in the east, and for the Haidong Peninsula, it can be said that the power of the country is poured out.

The battle in the east was in full swing, and all kinds of manpower and material resources were thrown into the Haidong Peninsula.

Relatively speaking, Datang has to take a policy of appeasing the neighbors to the west.

Otherwise, if the neighbors to the west are uneasy about Datang's conquest of the Quartet, so they create friction on the border or suddenly start a war, Datang will fall into passivity.

Therefore, although the Tang Dynasty and Tubo were very unhappy because of the competition for Tuyuhun, the then Prime Minister Lu Dongzan almost became a prisoner of the Tang Dynasty due to the timely arrival of Tang army reinforcements, but today the arrival of the new Tubo Prime Minister Zanxiruo, the Tang Dynasty still greeted with a grand diplomatic etiquette.

is not only the bearing of the ceremonial state, but more importantly, the Tang monarchs and ministers are very aware of the current situation, when they conquer the east, of course, they must appease the west, and they can't offend both sides, right? No matter how awesome Datang is, it can't withstand the consumption of fighting on both sides of the east and west.

Xu Jingzong, the right minister, personally greeted him, which happened to be worthy of the identity of the Tubo minister, and the honor guard of the palace guards and the drum dance of the Taichang Temple Maiko were also very grand welcome ceremonies.

The dancers danced on the drums, attracting hundreds of people and traders in Chang'an City.

Suddenly there was a sea of people in Yanping Gate, under the scorching summer sun, the people were sweating, still crowded outside the guard of honor, looking at the smiling and smiling dancers on the drum surface, and then looking at the expression of Tubo who was moved, people's pride arose.

If he was really flattered, he thought that it would be so unpleasant to compete with the Tang Dynasty for Tuyuhun at the beginning, and even if the monarchs and ministers would not be rude after coming to the Tang Dynasty, they would at least be very indifferent.

I didn't expect to see such a grand welcome ceremony when I entered the city, no matter what Zan Xiruo thought in his heart, in front of so many onlookers, at least he had to do enough work on the surface, Datang gave face, he had to carry it, and he didn't dare to ignore it.

So Zanxiruo bowed again and again in the direction of Taiji Palace, every kowtow was solid, his head hit the ground hard, after three knocks and nine bows, Zanxiruo's forehead was already red, swollen and high.

Zan Xiruo's pious kneeling really won the favor of the onlookers, and there was cheering all around.

From the monarch and the minister to the common people, the Tang Dynasty is actually very enlightened and tolerant, and the magnanimity of a great country is not only reflected in diplomacy, but more importantly, it is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

The two countries have fought before, it doesn't matter, when the brothers have done it, it is too normal for each other to fight, and after the battle, everyone sits together calmly and chats, apologizes when they should apologize, and admits their mistakes when they should admit their mistakes.

After the process is completed, everyone is still friends and brothers, and the unpleasantness of the past should be turned over.

Of course, the premise of all this is that when the Tang Dynasty wins, the other party loses.

Otherwise, it won't be so generous, for example, Goguryeo, who has been fighting with Datang for decades, has Datang sat down and talked to it calmly?

Why is the country indestructible for a hundred years of feud?

That's right, it's such a double standard, but, it's justified.

The dignity of the suzerainty is to be ranked in front of the so-called "bearing", and after satisfying one's dignity first, let's talk about bearing.

Therefore, today's Datang treats Tubo so politely because when competing for Tuyuhun back then, Datang was the winner who had the last laugh.

And Tubo, who paid countless manpower and material resources, Lu Dongzan exhausted his mind and planned for many years, but after all, he fell short, and finally had to withdraw his troops in disgrace, and Tuyuhun was completely included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

The winner entertains the loser, no matter how polite the gesture is, in fact, it is difficult to hide the condescending nature, and the onlookers cheer and approve of Zansiruo's pious bow at this moment, which is also the mentality of this victorious country.

And at this moment, Zan Xiruo, who bowed to the Taiji Palace devoutly, was moved or aggrieved in his heart, only he knew by himself.

From Yanping Gate to Taiji Palace, Zanxiruo led the Tubo delegation all the way to the gate of Taiji Palace under the crowd of people, and then bowed to the ground again.

When the palace gate was opened, it was still the guard of honor, and it was still the welcome of ceremonial music, singing and dancing.

Under the leadership of Xu Jingzong, Zan Xiruo walked into the palace gate and came to the Taiji Palace.

Li Zhi and Empress Wu sat in the hall in full costume, and praised that if they entered the hall, they would bow three times and bow nine times, and their posture was very humble.

Li Zhi's attitude is also very enthusiastic, smiling and praising Xiruo, he also recalled that during the Zhenguan period, Ludong Zan came to Chang'an on behalf of Songtsan Gampo, Li Zhi was still young, but he also had several encounters with Lu Dongzan.

Saying that Li Zhi's expression became embarrassed again, Lu Dongzan has passed away, and the old man is gradually withering, as the eldest son of Lu Dongzan, Zan Xiruo not only inherited the family business, but also inherited Lu Dongzan's official position, and became the prime minister of Tubo.

The topics of small talk are very light, and there are basically no sensitive topics.

Back then, the Tang Dynasty and Tubo competed for Tuyuhun, and Li Qinzai, who was still an envoy of the Tang Dynasty at that time, was in the Tuyuhun general Ludong Zanlian pit several times, and the two countries met each other, and Li Zhi did not mention those unpleasant pasts.

Zan Xiruo seemed to understand Li Zhi's intentions, and he was also very interested in only talking about the friendship between the two countries, not about the war between the two countries.

The key topic is that Songtsen Gampo married Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty.

This is a good story between the two countries, and the influence is very far-reaching, to this day, Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng are still an important link to maintain the apparent peace between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo.

After chatting for a long time, Li Zhi ordered a banquet, which was attended by the prime minister of the court and the monks, as a sign of solemnity.

In the evening, the lights in the Taiji Palace are bright, and the joy of the silk bamboo and bamboo flute in the Taiji Palace is floating leisurely.

The monarchs and ministers gathered in the palace, just to receive the great praise of the Tibetan ministers who came from afar.

The palace maids and eunuchs served the wine and food to the palace, the Kabuki of Taichang Temple prepared to sing and dance to entertain the guests as usual, and the important courtiers of Chang'an City also gathered in the palace.

"Your Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, the foreign minister has something to ask for."

Li Zhi said with a smile: "The prime minister is a distinguished guest from afar, but if you ask for something, I will agree to it, and it doesn't hurt for the prime minister to speak out." ”

Zan Xiruo lowered his head and said: "The foreign minister heard that there is a young hero in the Tang Dynasty, who was sent to Tuyuhun by the will of His Majesty the Son of Heaven, and had dealings with Lu Dongzan, the father of the foreign minister, and now that young hero is the pillar of the Tang Dynasty. ”

Li Zhi's eyes flashed, and he and Empress Wu quickly glanced at each other, and the couple smiled faintly.

"The person the prime minister said, could it be Li Qinzai, the prince of Liaodong County?"

Praise Xi Ruo said: "It is Li Jungong, please forgive the foreign minister for being rude, the father of the foreign minister had his last words before he died, if it were not for this Li Jungong, now Tugu is in whose hands, it is not yet known, the father of the foreign minister's life's hard work, but lost in the hands of Li Jungong, this is the will of God." ”

"The foreign minister came to Chang'an today, and he was looking forward to seeing the demeanor of Li Jungong of the Tang Dynasty, and begging for the grace of His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty."

Li Zhi raised his eyebrows, then pretended to look around, and said in surprise: "Huh? Jing Chu didn't go to the banquet tonight? ”

(End of chapter)