In recent years, there have been many frictions between Xifan and the Great Zhou in the frontier, and as its national strength continues to grow stronger, it has repeatedly deliberately provoked the Great Zhou, wantonly setting off wars, and unable to hide the heart that attempts to encroach on the territory of the Great Zhou.

In the previous battle of Yaozhou, Nanzhao was defeated, and turned to the support of the Great Zhou to entangle with Xifan. This time, Xifan was attacked on both sides, and after a long time, he had the idea of shaking hands with Da Zhou and making peace.

However, Xiao Lingjiang didn't believe it, how could a jackal, tiger and leopard like Xifan put away the heart of the Zhou so easily and really befriend the Great Zhou?

The line of envoys of Western Tibet may not be simple.

Xifan said that he wanted to get along with Da Zhou, and he brought a lot of generous gifts to this trip.

Since the other party took the initiative to lower his posture, Da Zhou also had to fulfill the responsibility of the host and entertain enthusiastically and thoughtfully.

So, before the arrival of Xifan, Honglu Temple and the Sifang Pavilion were prepared early, and even Jingzhaoyin also cooperated more.

When the envoy group of Xibo arrived, the entire Yingdu was full of lights. Both sides of Suzaku Street are full of people who come to watch, and it is very lively.

Xiao Lingjiang stood on the restaurant facing the street, watching the huge group of envoys coming from far and near.

The first one was about forty years old, and his tall figure could be seen sitting upright on a horse. He wears a bowler-brimmed hat decorated with silk tassels, a long robe, and a necklace bead supported by red coral and beeswax on his chest, which is very luxurious.

This is the envoy this time, the Great Minister of Western Tibet, Gongji.

It is said that this person is clever and wise, able to speak well, and has made a lot of contributions to Xifan, and is deeply valued by the king of Xifan, Mu Chizanpu.

There were two people behind Gongji who were dressed similarly to him, but they were only half a step behind him, and they must be two deputy envoys without thinking too much.

Xiao Lingjiang looked at them for a moment, and then looked behind them, behind them were the mighty members of the envoy group and the carriage and horse gifts.

Almost instantly, one of the wagons in the convoy caught her attention.

Compared with other carriages, this carriage looks much wider, the carved decoration is far from unusual, the curtain hangs down, completely covering the situation in the car, and it is impossible to see the appearance of the people in the car.

It's just that the dozens of Xibo monks in red robes accompanying him imply that the people in the carriage are extraordinary.

Xiao Lingjiang couldn't help but squint his eyes, this person must be the legendary Master Tuozhi.

According to the information in her hands, Master Tuozhi is the twelfth generation of the Living Buddha of the Yongzhong Sect of Western Tibet, the seventeenth generation of Tantra, and the current national teacher of the King of Western Tibet.

The legend of this rooted living Buddha is the incarnation of the Buddha of Fuxian Buddha, who rode the light and was reincarnated, descended to the world to preach the Dharma to all beings, achieved great magical powers, subdued the devil, and did countless miracles.

Reincarnated and reincarnated these things, even if he was a person in the Xuanmen, Xiao Ling Jiang Ben didn't believe it. However, after experiencing the sacrifice and sending her soul to others, she had other ideas.

Whether it's a seizure or a parasitic soul, isn't it another kind of reincarnation?

It's just that only I can know how true or false this living Buddha of Xifan is.

Xifan made an envoy on this trip, and even specially invited the national teacher to accompany him, did he want to show his sincerity, or did he have other plans?

The envoy group walked all the way through Suzaku Street, and then arrived at the envoy station, and after a short correction, they entered the palace to formally meet the emperor through the communication.

"Participate in the Great Zhou Your Majesty." The three messengers placed their left hand in front of their right chest and bowed.

The emperor raised his hand and motioned for them to be exempted: "Several envoys have come from afar, and they have worked hard!" ”

Gongji's Zhou language is still a little jerky: "Thank you Your Majesty Da Zhou for your concern." I waited for this time to come here to make peace with the Great Zhou and cultivate friendship for generations. Compared to that, the hardships on this road are nothing. ”

The Emperor nodded, his words were just polite.

Xifan and the Great Zhou have been holding each other for a long time, and the two sides have their own wins and losses in the war, coupled with the strong military strength of the Western Fan and the brave people, they have always regarded the Great Zhou as a strong rival.

Now that he has put down his body and taken the initiative to make friends, is it Nanzhao's actions that make it a little staggered, or is there another plan?

The emperor is not such a naïve person, if Xifan really wants to make friends, it will definitely not be possible if he does not show some sincerity.

Since Gongji and the others came, they were naturally prepared.

After some greetings, he stepped forward and said: "This time I came to Da Zhou, my king specially prepared a gift for His Majesty Da Zhou in order to show his good intentions, and I ask you to allow us to present it." ”

The emperor bowed slightly, and Gongji then signaled, and his servants carried boxes and boxes of goods, including gold, silver, jewelry, coral beeswax, and other precious things, and even armor made of red gold.

Before long, the hall was already full.

Gongji bowed: "Your Majesty Da Zhou, these are all sincere gifts from my Xifan, and I hope you can like it." ”

The so-called people who don't stretch out their hands and don't hit the smiling face, facing this palace full of treasures, even the emperor who sits on the four seas can't help but give him face.

What's more, such a gesture at least proves that it really took a lot of thought and price to repair Xifan this time.

With a slight smile on his face, he stretched out his hand to signal Gongji that there was no need to be polite: "I have received the heart of the King of Xifan, and I also ask Gongji to thank me for his return to the country." ”

Hearing this, Gongji did not straighten up, but put his left hand on his chest, knelt down on one knee and bowed: "Your Majesty Great Zhou, Gongji came this time to convey my king's invitation." ”

"Oh?" Seeing him so solemn, the emperor smiled slightly, "I don't know what it is?" ”

"My king wants to ask to marry the princess of Da Zhou as his wife, so as to marry the good of eternity!"

As soon as these words came out, the palace suddenly fell silent, and the emperor's face also condensed: "The king of Tubo wants to ask to marry my princess of Da Zhou?" ”

"Yes." Gongji replied respectfully, "In order to express his intention to marry, my king has ordered people to build three nine-story buildings on the Red Mountain, which will be completed in a few days to welcome the princess of Da Zhou." ”

As he spoke, he took out a scroll of drawings from his sleeve and presented them to the emperor: "Above the drawings is the appearance of the palace, please ask His Majesty Da Zhou to look at it." ”

The emperor took the drawings from the side of the attendant, and the palace building on it was built on the mountainside, and the large area of stone wall stood like a cliff, so that the building seemed to be integrated with the hill, and the momentum was magnificent.

However, this palace cannot be built overnight.

Xifan and the Great Zhou have always been incompatible, and it is unlikely that this Xifan will start building this palace several years in advance in order to obtain the princess of the Great Zhou.

"It's magnificent!" The emperor smiled and praised, "But I heard that Mu Chi Zanpu moved the capital here a few years ago, and this Red Mountain Palace may have started to be built at that time, right?" ”

It is said that it is to welcome the princess of Da Zhou, but it is better to say that it was built to celebrate her move to the capital.

(End of chapter)