Datang: Longevity for Thousands of Years, Exposed by Xiao Sizi

Shen Lian casually put down some copper coins and said, "Prime Minister Du, the chess pieces... oh no, the envoys from various countries have arrived one after another. As the person in charge, I should also go and take a look."

"I just suddenly remembered that I haven't arranged accommodation for them yet, so they don't even have a place to rest when they come here. Look at my brain, how could I forget such an important thing?"

Shen Lian tapped his head lightly and said, "So, I won't accompany Prime Minister Du."

Du Ruhui looked at Shen Lian with suspicion.

How could Shen Lian, with his evil brain, forget such an important thing?
No matter how he thought about it, he felt that there was something wrong with this matter.

Could it be that Shen Lian did it on purpose?
Deliberately not arranging accommodation for those envoys and just leaving them there?

why?
To give them a warning?
Or could it be that Shen Lian is capable of coming up with something creative when it comes to accommodation?
Du Ruhui looked at Shen Lian's graceful back as he left, his eyes flashing.

It just so happens that I have nothing to do right now, so I might as well take a look at the fun secretly.

He was really curious about what Shen Lian would do next.

What will Shen Lian do if he wants to use the envoys of various countries as pawns and make them work for me?

This was the first time in Du Ruhui's life that he felt so curious. After thinking about it, he did not delay any longer and quickly followed.

Shen Lian didn't know that Du Ruhui had followed them, and he didn't care.

He has prepared everything, and he is not worried about who follows him.

"grown ups."

As soon as I left the restaurant, Abao came to greet me.

Shen Lian nodded slightly and said, "Abao, how is the tribute from all nations going?"

Ah Bao also immediately straightened his face and said hurriedly: "It's ready, just waiting for you to come over."

"How many envoys have arrived?"

"More than seventy."

Shen Lian nodded slightly, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he said with a smile: "Let's go, I, Shen Lian, will personally open the prelude to this grand drama of all nations coming to pay tribute to them!"

"Join forces to plot against the Tang Dynasty?"

He chuckled: "I'll let them fight among themselves from now on!"

At this time, inside the newly renovated post station.

Thousands of people gathered in the spacious courtyard.

And these thousands of people were led by more than seventy people.

These more than seventy people are envoys from more than seventy countries, representing their respective countries.

At this time, they were standing in the courtyard of the post station, looking at the Tang Dynasty officials in front of them with some unpleasant expressions.

This Tang Dynasty official was the newly appointed Minister of the Honglu Temple, Zhao Hai.

At this time, Zhao Hai had a smile on his face. Facing the unfriendly words of the envoys from various countries, he wiped his sweat and smiled: "My dear envoys, it is really not that I am making things difficult for you, nor that I am not letting you stay. It is really..."

"I have not received any orders to let you stay there, so I dare not let you in casually. Our post station has been renovated for this event and specially arranged for you to live in. So please wait for a moment. I have asked someone to consult Commander Shen. I believe that it will not be long before all the envoys can move in."

Shen Lian told Du Ruhui that he had forgotten to arrange accommodation for these envoys.

This is really not a scam.

He really had no plans.

Otherwise, Zhao Hai, the Minister of Honglu Temple, would not have to apologize here.

Of course...it is true that we didn't arrange check-in, but it is not certain whether we forgot about it.

Many of these envoys were very noble people in their own countries. However, when they arrived in the Tang Dynasty, they did not even have a place to live. Instead, they had to stand in the sun like an idiot. This made many of the respected envoys very dissatisfied.

He was even more dissatisfied with Zhao Hai's words!

"Have you made a mistake? We received your request and came all the way to your Tang Dynasty, and this is how you repay us? You didn't even arrange a place for us to live. You really don't take us seriously, do you?"

"I've heard that you think highly of yourself and are extremely arrogant. Seeing you today, I can see that your reputation is well-deserved. We, envoys from more than 70 countries, have arrived here, and you are leaving us exposed to the sun. Is this how you, the Tang Dynasty, treat guests?"

"I will severely reprimand you to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. You can't even handle such a small matter. You are really bad!"

"Oh! It seems that the Tang Dynasty does not welcome us! If that is the case, then why should I endure your bullying? I suggest that since the Tang Dynasty is so disrespectful to us, why should we stay here? Let's just go our separate ways! I will never come to this Tang Dynasty again!"

"That's right! Datang is so rude, why should we give him face? I'm leaving anyway!"

"Let's go! Return! I will report to my master. The Tang Dynasty has humiliated us like this. It is a sign of disrespect for my empire. My master will definitely demand an explanation from the Tang Dynasty!"

These envoys expressed their dissatisfaction one after another.

Some people ridiculed the Tang Dynasty's arrogance, while others simply said they wanted to return directly.

And no matter what kind of proposal, they all responded.

When Zhao Hai saw this scene, cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

If the envoys from more than seventy countries left in anger as soon as they arrived in the Tang Dynasty, I, as the Minister of the Honglu Temple, would definitely be in trouble.

After all, you are responsible for diplomatic affairs.

Although Shen Lian is the main person responsible this time, he will definitely not have a good ending.

But he and Shen Lian were different. He knew very well that Li Shimin trusted Shen Lian as much as he trusted the Chu Palace. So if an accident really happened and he had to die, it would definitely be him. Li Shimin would not bear to let Shen Lian get into trouble.

Therefore, when he saw that these envoys were really angry and wanted to leave, he hurriedly said: "Please be patient, envoys. The Tang Dynasty has absolutely no intention of looking down on you. I have sent people to inquire and will make arrangements for you soon."

When these envoys heard what Zhao Hai said, their expressions did not improve much.

An envoy from another country secretly glanced at the Tubo prince. Seeing the Tubo prince nod slightly, his eyes turned cold and he snorted directly: "This is not a question of whether to wait or not. It's that you, the Tang Dynasty, don't take us seriously at all. Otherwise, these things should have been done in advance!"

"So, since we are nothing in the eyes of your Tang Dynasty, what is there to talk about? It's a pity that when our king heard the Tang Dynasty's request and hoped that we would come to the Tang Dynasty as an envoy, he thought that the Tang Dynasty really wanted to have a good talk with us, so he agreed with great pain."

"I never thought that you would look down on us so much. If that's the case, then there's nothing to talk about. I can't stand this, and my Persian Empire can't stand this kind of insult!"

He glanced at the other envoys and said in a clear voice: "Everyone, we represent our own countries, and the Tang Dynasty treats us like this. It is obviously looking down on our country. I don't know why you can still tolerate it!"

"Anyway, I'm leaving!"

After that, he turned around and said, "Let's go!"

Those guards actually turned around immediately.

They are actually leaving!

Originally, these envoys were just making a fuss to express their dissatisfaction, but now, with someone taking the lead, the others are really considering whether to leave.

When Zhao Hai saw this scene, his mind buzzed!
It's going to happen!

He didn't expect that the envoy of the Persian Empire would be so impatient. If he left, and others followed suit, it would be the end of him.

He hurriedly said: "Sir, the envoy of the Persian Empire, please stay..."

"You, the Tang Dynasty, have insulted us so much, and you still want us to stay here? You are dreaming!"

The envoy of the Persian Empire snorted coldly and walked directly out of the post station without any hesitation.

Zhao Hai's face turned pale.

If this were to happen, it would be really troublesome.

But he can't order people to stop them by force, right?

So what should he do?
Zhao Hai was extremely nervous.

"Commander Shen, I can't take it anymore, please come quickly, or I'll be doomed!"

Zhao Hai was calling out to Shen Lian in his heart.

And at this moment, it seemed that God heard his call. Just as the envoy of the Persian Empire was about to step out of the gate of the post station, he met Shen Lian at the door of the post station.

"Step aside!"

When the envoy of the Persian Empire saw Shen Lian, his eyes flashed, but he didn't say much and spoke coldly.

When Zhao Hai found out it was Shen Lian, he was overjoyed, but Shen Lian gave him a look and Zhao Hai didn't make any sound.

Shen Lian raised his eyebrows slightly, without moving his feet, and directly blocked the Persian envoy, saying with a smile: "This envoy, you are so angry, be careful not to hurt your liver!"

The Persian envoy's face darkened: "You, the Tang Dynasty, acted like this and looked down on the Persian Empire. Do you think I should be very angry?"

"look down?"

Shen Lian was very surprised: "Why would this envoy have such an idea? Our Tang Dynasty is a country of etiquette. You are the only ones who look down on yourselves. We will never look down on you."

"quibble!"

The Persian envoy looked back, and after meeting the eyes of the Tubo prince, he said coldly: "Get out of the way! Since the Tang Dynasty looks down on us, there is nothing for us to talk about. I want to leave and return to Persia now. What? Are you from the Tang Dynasty still going to use force to stop me?"

"So they are colluding with Tubo!"

No wonder he got to be the first to stand out.

I thought you were a fool.

Shen Lian sneered in his heart, but did not show it on his face.

He looked at the envoys of the Persian Empire and said with a smile, "We are guests from afar. Of course, I, Tang Dynasty, will not stop you from leaving."

"only….…"

He narrowed his eyes and said meaningfully, "Are you sure you want to leave?"

The Persian envoy sneered: "Of course, do you think I am joking with you?"

Shen Lian was not annoyed, but narrowed his eyes and said: "Since you were chosen as an envoy, you should not be stupid, so you should know..."

"This time, the coming of all nations may determine a completely new order, and those who have no participation will have no choice but to passively accept this order under the watchful eyes of so many countries."

"And this order is jointly formulated by all participating countries. In other words, participating countries will fight for their own interests. If they do not participate... forget fighting for their own interests. It would be great if they are not eroded by others."

"so……."

Shen Lian looked at the envoy whose face changed slightly, and said with a smile: "Are you really going to let the Persian Empire give up such an opportunity just to be used as a pawn for others?"

"I….…"

The Persian envoy hesitated for a moment.

Shen Lian continued: "I know that you didn't leave on your own will. Maybe someone promised you something good, or maybe you formed an alliance..."

The Persian envoy's face suddenly changed and he looked at Shen Lian fiercely.

His face was full of shock. He never expected that Shen Lian would know his secret.

Shen Lian, on the other hand, had a calm expression on his face. Was this something unbelievable?
If they can't accept this kind of small inference, then the Persian envoy will definitely doubt his life, right?
He chuckled and said, "But there is no such thing as a true alliance between countries. The benefits are limited. One less country means one less competitor! You don't really believe that your alliance will gain much practical benefits for you, do you?"

"You know, if you become stronger, it won't be a good thing for them!"

"And look at the other envoys..."

The Persian envoy was completely led by Shen Lian without realizing it. He didn't even think about what Shen Lian said and just looked at him subconsciously.

And he himself didn't realize at all that he shouldn't have been so obedient.

Shen Lian's lips curled up slightly: "These envoys just said more powerful words than the other, and their voices were louder than the other, but look, except for you Persians, who really wants to leave?"

The Persian envoy's face changed completely at this time.

Shen Lian might be fooling himself.

But the actions of so many envoys will not deceive themselves!
It's true that no one moved except myself.

“Could it be… Could it be…?”

His eyes flickered. "Did I really fall for it? Tubo, Tubo didn't want to cooperate with me, but simply wanted to trick us away so that they can take advantage of our interests?"

Thinking of this, he immediately turned around and went back with a cold face without even waiting for Shen Lian to say anything.

He was proud when he left, but extremely embarrassed when he returned.

When Zhao Hai saw the Persian envoy return, his tense heart finally relaxed.

And Shen Lian sneered.

He whispered to himself, "The envoys from other countries are actually about to move. If you take the lead, others will definitely follow. But... I am here, and you haven't really left, so they naturally don't have time to act."

"So, Persian envoy, you've been fooled, do you know that?"

"It seems that you are really stupid!"

Shen Lian was in a good mood. He smiled and swaggered into the post station under the gaze of envoys from more than seventy countries.

Shen Lian and Ali, just the two of them, walked towards the courtyard where thousands of people were standing.

With his arrival, the guards of the envoys from various countries subconsciously retreated to the sides.

Suddenly, a road leading straight ahead appeared in front of Shen Lian.

When some envoys saw this scene, they couldn't help but frown. They were very dissatisfied that their guards were so timid that they took the initiative to avoid Shen Lian, as if they were afraid of Shen Lian.

But before they could open their mouths, Shen Lian had already walked over. (End of this chapter)