Shang Jieyunzan's heart is like a complicated tapestry, and every thread touches his motives. His move is like placing a chess piece on the chessboard, and the deep meaning behind it needs to be explained slowly. He couldn't directly reveal his intentions and plates, which would mess up Taihao's position. He needs to be like a cunning fox, navigating the conversation in a roundabout way.

His eyes were like torches, and he asked Tai Hao with a smile: "Lord Tai Hao, as an envoy of the Eastern Empire, your visit is like a spring breeze, but I can't help but wonder if there is some unfinished communication between the two countries in terms of military affairs?" ”

His tone was full of humility and respect, but the cunning in his eyes was like that of a tiger ready to pounce. He seemed to be asking an ordinary question, but he was actually testing Taihao's reaction, trying to peek into Taihao's true thoughts from Taihao's answer.

This question is like throwing out a tentative bait, Shang Jieyun praises and waits for Taihao's reaction. And this question will also be like a pebble falling into a lake, stirring up ripples.

Tai Hao was silent for a moment before he slowly spoke, and said, "General Shang Jieyun, you are relieved. Emperor Xuancheng of our Eastern Empire has made it clear that China's policy toward Tibet is to maintain peace, not to provoke war. Peace between the two countries has not come easily, and we will do our best to maintain it, and we will not let the shadow of war hang over this land again. ”

Shang Jieyunzan heard Tai Hao's answer, his eyes were slightly condensed, he knew that although Tai Hao's words were polite, they did not reveal too much substantive information. He nodded lightly and exclaimed, "Emperor Xuancheng of the Eastern Empire is indeed a wise monarch, and his decisions will undoubtedly bring peace and prosperity to the two countries. ”

Tai Hao smiled slightly and said, "The general has won the award." We, the Eastern Empire, have always hoped to maintain friendly relations with Tibet and jointly promote regional stability and development. ”

Shang Jieyunzan's eyes flashed, and suddenly the topic changed, and said: "Lord Taihao, it is said that you are also unique in military affairs, can you share with me your views on the current situation?" ”

Tai Hao's heart moved, knowing that this was Shang Jieyunzan's intention to test himself. He pondered for a moment and said slowly: "General, I think that although the current situation is complex and changeable, as long as we remain calm and wise, we will definitely be able to find a solution to the problem. ”

Shang Jieyun smiled slightly after hearing this, and said, "Lord Taihao is really well-informed, and I am deeply inspired by your views. I am confident that as long as we work together, we will be able to achieve satisfactory results, both diplomatically and militarily. ”

Taihao nodded slightly, but he was secretly vigilant in his heart. He knew that although Shang Jieyunzan's words were full of praise and respect, the true intention in them was elusive. He must always be vigilant and not allow himself to be led by him down the path that he originally planned.

Shang Jieyunzan continued: "Now that the situation in our Tibetan court is unstable, and the attitude towards the Eastern Empire is also different, Lord Taihao must not stay away from those traitorous ministers. ”

Tai Hao thanked him: "Thank you General Shang Jieyunzan for your reminder." ”

Shang Jieyun praised for a long time, and asked Tai Hao: "Dare to ask Lord Tai Hao, are you familiar with Princess Diaotang?" ”

Tai Hao said lightly: "On that day, Princess Diaotang went to Tubo to marry, and I was fortunate to participate in the escort. ”

Shang Jieyun sighed: "I see, I don't want Princess Diaotang to be the queen mother now, and the current Zampu is the grandson of the predecessor Zampu Yangwu Rongzan." ”

Tai Hao said: "Regarding this matter, General Tashi Wangdo has already explained it to me in detail. ”

Shang Jieyunzan's inner turmoil is like a tangled silk thread, which needs to be sorted out urgently. He wanted to reveal a secret to Tai Hao, but he found it difficult to tell. Taihao, on the other hand, was full of surprise and confusion, as if he was shrouded in a thick fog.

Finally, Tai Hao broke the suffocating silence, and he said in a deep voice: "The crown prince Xuanbao who embarked with me on this journey to Tibet, he is the younger brother of Princess Diaotang, which is well known. So......" His words echoed in the air, but every word seemed to try to capture the hidden truth.

"What? You said that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the younger brother of Princess Diaotang? Shang Jieyun asked in surprise.

Tai Hao nodded and said, "That's right, the general doesn't know about this news?" ”

Shang Jieyun sighed lightly and whispered: "This Lobsang Tenzin is as cunning as a fox, he dares to coerce Princess Diaotang with the life of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, his heart is sinister, and he wants to get involved in Tubo......" He suddenly stopped, as if he realized that his emotions were out of control and he had revealed the secret in his heart.

Tai Hao frowned, his eyes shot at Shang Jieyun Zan like a sharp sword, and his voice trembled with a hint of trembling: "General, I respect you as the marshal of a country, but your words make me wonderful. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a treasure of our country, if his life is in danger, how can I sit idly by? Please also ask the general to tell the truth, if anything happens to the crown prince, I will not be able to face the Eastern Empire. ”

Before the words were finished, Taihao was already up and wanted to leave. However, Shang Jieyunzan stretched out his hand to stop him and said, "Lord Taihao, slow down." I believe that Tashi Wangdo will definitely rescue His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. ”

Tai Hao said in a deep voice: "This matter is not trivial, I must go there in person in case there is a change." Shang Jieyunzan still wanted to persuade him, but he turned a deaf ear, and his body shook and floated out of the house. Outside the door, the 100 soldiers were still waiting in a neat line. Tai Hao ordered fifty soldiers to stay here to guard the carriage and the goods it had brought. led the remaining fifty soldiers and prepared to run towards the deputy prime minister's mansion.

However, Taihao did not grasp the location of the vice minister's mansion. Fifty meters away from Shang Jieyunzan's mansion, he wanted to inquire about the people along the way, but suddenly a young man stood in front of him, blocking his way.

The young man bowed his hand and said, "Lord Taihao, I have been waiting here for a long time, and I have been waiting for you for a long time. ”

Tai Hao's expression tightened, and he hurriedly asked, "May I ask Your Excellency's surname, why are you waiting here?" ”

The young man smiled slightly and said, "Lord Taihao, I am Jimu Dorjee, I was in Dafeichuan many years ago, I wonder if the adults still remember me?" ”

The corners of Taihao's mouth curled slightly, and said: "No wonder I think you are familiar, it turned out to be you, Jimu Dorjee, I met Kagatobu when I passed through Dafeichuan, and he also asked me for news about you, I didn't expect to meet you so soon." Jimu Dorjee, what is the important thing for you waiting for us here? ”

When Jimu Dorjee heard this, he said solemnly: "Lord Taihao, the Great Minister of Zhuoer Beizan has been waiting for you in the mansion for a long time, and his subordinates have ordered his subordinates to look for your traces everywhere in the city, and they have been looking for a long time to find here. ”

When he was in the City of Thousand Winds, Kozha Demba had told him that when he came to the city, he could go to Zhuoer Beizan to talk, but now he had to go and rescue His Royal Highness the Crown Prince first, so he postponed: "Dorjee, I can't go to see the prime minister at this moment. I must first rescue His Highness the Crown Prince, who is now in danger. ”

Jimu Duoji said: "Lord Taihao, this matter has been properly arranged by Lord Zhuoer Beizan, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will not be in the slightest danger." ”

Tai Hao asked, "Prime Minister Zhuo Beizan, what do you want to see me at this time?" ”

Jimu Duoji said: "Lord Taihao, you will know if you go with me." Please rest assured that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is all right. Moreover, Vice Prime Minister Lobsang Tenzin is also in the Prime Minister's mansion at the moment. ”

After Taihao heard Jimu Dorjee's words, a wave of doubt surged in his heart. However, he didn't think that Jimu Dorjee intended to deceive him, after all, he had saved them in Dafeichuan. Since Lobsang Tenzin is also there, and Lobsang Tenzin's subordinate Prarandorjee is the culprit who kidnapped His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. So, Taihao decided to go with Jimu Dorjee, he wanted to know the reason why Lobsang Tenzin wanted to take the prince away.

Taihao led the team to follow Jimu Dorjee to the mansion of Zhuo Er Beizan and brought him into a council chamber.

In the residence of the Great Minister of Zhuoer Beizan, the council hall is located in a spacious compound, simple and solemn. The hall is high and spacious, and the painted beams and intricate tapestries of Tibetan characteristics hang on the four walls, shining brightly. In the center, a rectangular platform covered with yak hides is the main seat, and other important guest seats are lined up next to it. The seats are crafted from fine gold and silver, exuding understated yet opulent luxury.

In the center of the hall, a blazing charcoal fire illuminates the entire space, while also adding a warm touch to the cold night. The firelight reflected a blazing glow on the gold edge of the main seat, as if with some kind of magic, warming every corner of the hall.

The background music in the council chamber is a melodious flute, which is sometimes strong and sometimes weak, and the beating flames are set against each other, creating an atmosphere that is both solemn and mysterious. Through the delicate window lattice, you can see the silver moonlight shining on the tranquil mountains, intertwined with the firelight, forming a mysterious and beautiful picture.

At the moment, there is a serious and tense atmosphere here. The important guests talked in whispers, and their language flowed through the hall like a turbulent river. Their voices echoed among the pillars, making the chamber all the more solemn and sacred.

At the entrance to the hall, two guards in bronze armor stood on either side, their eyes as sharp as eagle's eyes, as if no wind or grass could escape their vigilance. Their presence makes the whole hall feel safe and plummeting, and at the same time adds a unique color to the scene.

Tai Hao slowly walked into the meeting hall, and saw five men in Tibetan official uniforms, standing or sitting. They were neatly dressed and meticulous, and each of them exuded an awe-inspiring temperament between their eyebrows, which was a trace of power and a symbol of wisdom. They greeted Tai Hao with warm and respectful eyes, and saluted him one by one, as if welcoming an old man who had not been seen for a long time.

Taihao knew three of them, and that was Xia Yan Banma, Dorje Pubu, and Zhuoer who he had a relationship with when he was in Tibet. Xia Yan Banma is a well-known bachelor, good at poetry and songs, calligraphy is also good, is a famous writer in Tibet. Dorje Pubu was a brave military general, who led the Tibetan army to fight against the Eastern Empire many times before making peace with the Eastern Empire, and was a formidable general. Taihao thought that he didn't know that Zhuoer Beizan, he was a little older, his temples were gray, but he was in good spirits, his eyes flashed with wisdom, when he saw him, he remembered that they had met many times, when Princess Diaotang went to Tubo and relatives, he was just an official in charge of foreign affairs, and now he has become the minister of Tubo, and it seems that his ability is extraordinary. The other two were meeting for the first time, one of them was sitting next to Zhuoer Beizan, looking at the burly middle-aged man with a solemn face, who should be Lobsang Tenzin, while the other was standing aside, and his official position should not be too high.

Tai Hao remembers that he had communicated with Zhuoer Beizan on several occasions at court, and that he was a brilliant opponent who often made his point of view and impressed him. Although there was not much communication between them, Tai Hao knew that the strength of this prime minister should not be underestimated.

After they sat down one by one, the atmosphere in the hall became a little subtle and tense. Tai Hao could feel that the eyes of those new friends and old acquaintances were focused on him, with curiosity, inquiry and anticipation. He took a deep breath, knowing that the next course of affairs would determine the success or failure of his trip, and even affect the fate of the entire Eastern Empire and Tibet.