Under the skillful guidance of a palace maid, Tai Hao, Xuan Bao and the hundred soldiers were like a long dragon, winding to Nian Dong Hall. With white walls and tiles, cornices and corners, and mahogany window lattices, this Nian Dong Tang is like an ancient poem, quietly telling its story. Every brick and tile reveals a deep oriental charm, as if whispering, pouring out Princess Diaotang's longing for the distant Eastern Empire.

"Nian Dong", the name of this courtyard is like a secret mystery, revealing the thoughts of Princess Diaotang hidden in the bottom of her heart. Every night in the dead of night, the moonlight sprinkles every corner of the courtyard, will the ancient Oriental Empire also appear in dreams, like a bright rainbow, across thousands of mountains and rivers, to transmit this longing to that distant place?

This courtyard is not only a building, but also an emotional sustenance, a sustenance for the people of the Eastern Empire who are far away from their homeland. Every brick and tile here is meticulously carved in accordance with the architectural style of the Eastern Empire, and the unique charm and breath seem to have passed through the dust of time and space, vividly presenting the distant empire in front of you.

The towering cornices, like a phoenix spreading its wings, seem to be telling endless thoughts to the sky; The mahogany window lattice, through the traces of time, stares at every passerby, as if it can glimpse the prosperity and loneliness of the empire. Every detail is like a beautiful poem, deeply imprinting the feelings of longing from afar in this courtyard.

Tai Hao, Xuan Bao, and the hundred soldiers were all deeply attracted by this courtyard. They looked for traces of stories in every corner of this courtyard, and felt the thoughts from afar. Everyone was touched by this affection, as if they were being pulled by an invisible force towards the distant Eastern Empire.

That night, the moon was like water, and Taihao sat in the front hall, facing the ten fire chiefs. These warriors, who had followed him all the way, were a little tired at the moment. However, Taihao knew that they would have a more important task ahead of them tomorrow.

He cleared his throat and said calmly and forcefully: "Brothers, everyone has worked hard all the way. I know you must be tired right now, but I need you to face something important tomorrow. ”

Huo Chang Xingjing, an iron-faced and selfless man, raised his head and looked directly at Taihao, his eyes full of firmness and respect. He opened his mouth and said, "Lord Taihao, you can just give orders. ”

Tai Hao nodded, his face was serious, and he said slowly: "Brother Xingjing, tomorrow you will lead your team to take out some of the items we brought from the Eastern Empire and send them to the mansion of the Great Minister of Zhuoer Beizan, and send them in the name of the envoys of the Eastern Empire." ”

A hint of doubt flashed in Xingjing's eyes, but it was quickly covered with determination. He straightened his chest and replied loudly, "Wow! Obedience! His voice echoed in the night sky, full of determination and determination.

Tai Hao's eyes fell on Ju Jiang again, and said, "Brother Ju Jiang, tomorrow you will lead your team to take out some of the items we brought from the Eastern Empire and send them to the mansion of Zu Ren Xide, the patriarch of the three dynasties of Tubo. ”

He paused, a hint of caution flashed in his eyes, "Remember, it was also sent in the name of the envoy of the Eastern Empire." ”

After Ju Jiang heard this, he hurriedly bowed down and said, "Oh! Obedience! His eyes were full of determination.

Tai Hao said again: "Brother Xianjing, tomorrow you will lead your team to take out some of the items we brought from the Eastern Empire and send them to the mansion of Nima Sanji, the minister of the whole matter." You also went to give it in the name of an envoy of the Eastern Empire. ”

Xian Jing hurriedly said: "Obey!" Your subordinates will definitely complete the task! ”

Tai Hao was silent for a moment, and then continued: "Two brothers, Shouhan and NVC, these days, you only need to personally protect His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to ensure that he is safe and sound, and there must be no slack!" ”

Shouhan and NVC responded in unison: "Subordinates receive orders!" ”

Tai Hao lightly ordered: "The three brothers Man Hui, Wushuang, and Shi Chun, tomorrow you will lead your respective teams to send the valuable gifts we carry into the palace and give them to several Queen Mothers and Queen Mothers respectively. ”

Man Hui, Wushuang, and Shi Chun responded in unison: "Subordinates receive orders!" ”

Man Hui couldn't help but ask, "Lord Taihao, how can we be good enough to enter the palace?" ”

Tai Hao smiled indifferently: "You still appear as envoys of the Eastern Empire, claiming that you are here on the orders of my Lord Taihao, so you can enter the palace smoothly." ”

Lord Taihao said to Shi Chun in a deep voice: "Brother, these days, your important task is to lead your team, disguise yourself as ordinary people, and go deep into the streets and alleys of Luoqi City, from officials to civilians, to find out their true thoughts about the Eastern Empire. ”

With a hint of puzzlement between his eyebrows, Shi Chun asked, "Lord Taihao, what is the purpose of this trip?" ”

Tai Hao smiled and said: "My trip was originally a visit as an envoy, so naturally I want to fully understand the public sentiment and public opinion of this place. It's only natural that you should inquire for me first. ”

Shi Chun arched his hand and said, "Subordinates receive orders!" ”

Tai Hao said in a deep voice: "The two brothers of Zhizhi and Xuanzhen, tomorrow you will lead your team and follow me to visit our envoys stationed in Luoqi City. It is said that the Slippery Confucianism is extraordinary, so tomorrow you must carry weapons in case of accidents. ”

Rewarding wisdom and Xuanzhen said in unison: "The subordinates obey the order." ”

After giving an account to the ten fire masters, they all left, leaving only one maid to wait. Under her guidance, Taihao slowly walked into his bedroom. The bedroom was wide and deep, like a grand treasure trove, quiet and mysterious.

The night was like water, the moonlight sprinkled on Taihao's face through the window, and he lay quietly on the big bamboo bed, his heart was like water, as if lying on a quiet lake. The oil lamp beside the bedside reflected his resolute face in a jumping and jumping way, and the room was filled with a calm and peaceful atmosphere.

Today, Taihao is accustomed to a lonely practice career. Every day at dusk, he would play the "Ranger Miracle" in the courtyard, which was a kind of practice and the only way for him to fight against difficulties. This night, he sat cross-legged in front of the bed, put his hands lightly on his knees, took a deep breath, and gradually sank his mind into the dantian.

As the moon slowly rose, Taihao began to practice miraculous skills, his body was like the wind, and he was inseparable. He used his qi to resist his strength, and slowly ran his internal force in the meridians, so that every corner of his body was full of vitality. After the exercises, Taihao was already sweating, but he did not stop, but silently meditated and breathed, and classified the wandering breath into the dantian.

The moonlight shone on Taihao through the window, covering him with a silver coat. At this moment, he is like a master of the Dao, cultivating his own Taoism in the quiet night. All the hustle and bustle of the world has left him, and only that firm look shows his dedication and enthusiasm for martial arts.

Gradually, Taihao's breath became more and more peaceful, and his body and mind were gradually immersed in an incomparably stable state. His consciousness began to blur, and finally in the silence, Taihao slowly fell asleep.

In the room at this time, the moonlight was like water, and the oil lamp at the bedside was burning in the breeze, as if telling Taihao's lonely and tenacious life. And Taihao's steady breathing sound, like a hymn to this story, echoes in this quiet night.

The next morning, as the sun began to rise, a hundred soldiers were divided into ten squads, each with a different mission under the leadership of the fire commander. Among them, Tai Hao led the two fire captains of Xianzhi and Xuanzhen, as well as their eighteen soldiers, to the direction of the Eastern Empire's envoy Huaru Mansion in Luoqi.

The mansion of Slippery is located in the heart of the city of Raksha, adjacent to a famous temple in the city of Rakha, "Zulakang". Zulakang, also known as Jokhang Temple, is the supreme holy place of Tibetan Buddhism and is a magnificent temple. The exterior walls of the temple are resplendent with glazed tiled roofs, like a golden palace standing on the plateau.

When you enter the Jokhang Temple, the first thing that catches your eye is the solemn hall. The hall enshrines a statue of Shakyamuni Buddha as high as several zhang, which is brilliant in gold and solemn and sacred. Incense smoke fills the air, and devotees sincerely kneel in front of the Buddha statue and pray silently for the blessing of the Buddha.

The main hall is flanked by rows of elaborate small halls dedicated to various Buddha and Bodhisattva statues. Each nave has unique decorations and frescoes depicting Buddhist stories and scenes from legends. Believers burn incense, offer flowers, and light lamps here to express their devotion to the Buddhist faith.

There is also an ancient pagoda in the Jokhang Temple, which towers into the sky and is layered on top of each other, like a majestic mountain peak. The interior of the stupa enshrines precious Buddha images and scriptures, and legends also hide countless treasures and secrets. Every year, countless devotees come to worship the pagoda in the hope of receiving the blessings and blessings of the Buddha.

Jokhang Temple is not only the center of the Buddhist faith, but also an important symbol of Tibetan culture. The temple is surrounded by a bustling commercial area filled with vendors and small shops. Ordinary people can taste authentic Tibetan food and buy exquisite handicrafts and souvenirs.

The mansions of the envoys of the Eastern Empire, which were adjacent to it, were much quieter. This mansion is based on the oriental architectural style, combined with the characteristics of the Tubo Dynasty, forming a unique architectural style, which was personally ordered by Yangwu Rongzan and built for the successive envoys of the Eastern Empire.

The door of the mansion is wide and tall, inlaid with delicate metal patterns, giving it a dignified look. On either side of the gate stood two soldiers in armor, their expressions serious, staring intently ahead, as if they were forever guarding the safety of the mansion.

Upon entering the gate, the first thing that catches your eye is a huge garden. The garden is planted with a variety of exotic flowers and plants, and the scene is maintained throughout the year. A winding path weaves through the garden, where you can see small bridges and flowing water, as well as stone tables and benches for people to rest.

The main building of the mansion is a three-storey building built of fine wood with various patterns carved on the pillars, which is extraordinarily ornate. The windows of the main building are open to see inside. On the first floor was the council chamber, where envoys held talks with officials of the Tibetan Dynasty. The second floor is the study room and reception hall, where the envoys receive visitors and read and study. The third floor is the dormitory and study, where the envoys rest and live.

The mansion is surrounded by a dense bamboo forest, and the breeze blows and the bamboo leaves rustle, giving it a sense of tranquility and elegance. Not far away, a small stream flows, and the water jumps over the stones with a crisp and pleasant sound.