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

Shen Lian was very surprised and asked, "Is this the usual way of modesty in Tubo?"

"Hahahaha!"

As soon as Shen Lian finished speaking, many people burst into laughter.

Tubo is here, although it is valued by many people because of its strong national power, but Tubo also has enemies, and there are many countries whose national power is not much worse than Tubo, so they are not afraid of Tubo.

Hearing Shen Lian's ridicule at this moment, they all immediately found it a joke.

"you….…"

When Qihela heard the shrill laughter, his face suddenly became extremely angry. He wanted to scold Shen Lian, but when he saw Shen Lian's calm and gentle face, the words came to his throat but he couldn't utter them.

Because he couldn't think of any rebuttal, after all, he was the one who brought up the topic.

This made him so angry that his whole body trembled.

These Tang people are so insidious, their fists are not very powerful, but their mouths are very sharp!
How abominable!

Shen Lian looked at Qihela's angry but helpless expression and shrugged.

Not only did he not think of causing trouble for Qihela at this time, but Qihela ended up coming to him to be scolded. Who can he blame?

He chuckled and ignored Qihela. It was not the right time yet. The fun things would come later.

He looked at the others and said, "I believe that you are all smart people, so I will not waste any more words. You have been standing here for a while, and it will be dark in a while."

"So, let's not waste time."

"Tiangang Courtyard has a total of thirty-six courtyards, which can accommodate envoys from thirty-six countries!"

"There are seventy-two courtyards in Disha Courtyard, which can accommodate envoys from seventy-two countries!"

"The guests will write down their country names on these two signs. If you want to find each other, you can find them directly based on the names above. It's very convenient."

"so….…"

Shen Lian swept his eyes across the faces of the envoys, who all had different expressions, and said, "How do you think you should choose where you will live?"

The envoys looked at each other, but no one spoke at this moment.

Seeing this, Shen Lian seemed to have expected it and was not surprised.

He said, "Since everyone is so modest, let's do this. Everyone can choose freely. Wherever you want to live, you can go directly there. If multiple people's choices collide, then you can negotiate among yourselves and finally decide who will live where. How do you think?"

He didn't say anything about ranking.

It doesn't make any sense.

Instead, it would bring trouble upon himself and make these envoys dissatisfied with him.

So, he simply let them choose for themselves!
Choose whatever you want.

Weak countries can also move into Tiangangyuan.

Of course...if I get kicked out, it's not my fault.

It's already very good to let them choose freely without any forced arrangements.

When the time comes, when they are driven away, even if they feel resentment, they will resent the powerful countries that drove them away.

In this case, the alliance between these countries will naturally become estranged or even collapse directly!
As expected, as soon as Shen Lian finished speaking, some envoys showed signs of being moved.

But still no one went out to choose directly.

They are all waiting for a leader.

Since they are not in a hurry, Shen Lian is naturally not in a hurry either.

He winked at Abao, and Abao immediately brought over a small table and a chair.

Shen Lian sat down, picked up the teapot, poured himself a cup of tea, and then drank the tea leisurely.

As he drank, he said with a smile: "Dear guests, look at the sky. The sun is already setting. Do you want to stand in the yard and rest tonight?"

"Of course, our Tang Dynasty is a country of etiquette, and we will do our best to meet your requests. You can rest in the yard if you want."

"Also, only envoys from seventy-two countries have arrived so far. Envoys from another thirty-six countries are on their way and will arrive tomorrow or the day after tomorrow at the latest. So if you don't choose now, by the time they arrive, the good places may have already been chosen by them."

"Take advantage of the fact that there are few people now and choose a good place. When you check in, if they come over, can they still take the place you have already checked in? By then, they can only line up at the back. This is also a good opportunity for you all!"

As soon as Shen Lian finished speaking, envoys from some small countries began to get restless.

Indeed, their country was weak and was far inferior to powerful countries like Tubo.

If we really follow the national ranking, we can only live in the Disha Courtyards that are ranked at the bottom.

But now, there are still so many envoys from other countries who have not arrived. Even if they can’t live in Tiangang Courtyard, they can live in the front row of Disha Courtyard!
By then, even if a stronger country arrived, I have already occupied the position. Can they still drive me and others away?

In this case, the ugliest ones will not be our country, but the ones that come later!

Thinking of this, their expressions kept flickering.

What a great opportunity, what a great idea!

"I choose Dishayuan No. 3!"

At this time, an envoy from a small country suddenly came out.

He was very self-aware and did not choose Tiangang Courtyard, but Disha Courtyard. He also did not choose Disha Courtyard No. 1, but No. 3.

You can see he's a smart guy.

However, Shen Lian knew that with the strength of his country, it could only be worthy of being in a courtyard ranked in the middle or lower part of the Disha Courtyard.

But it doesn’t matter….
Shen Lian didn't want to give them a fair ranking.

He smiled and said, "Of course, come, take this distinguished guest to Dishayuan No. 3!"

Soon, the envoys and guards of this small country left quickly.

Looking at the man's departing back, and then looking at the envoys from other countries who were interested, a gleam of light flashed in Shen Lian's eyes.

"People who come after me will just choose the courtyard at the back? What are they thinking? This is about the dignity of a country..."

Shen Lian's lips curled up slightly: "Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, when someone is kicked out, that will be the really interesting time."

"By then, your alliance will completely collapse."

“Same…”

Shen Lian said with a smile: "It was also me who pretended to be a good person to poach people..."

Once someone takes the lead, the people behind him will start to act one after another.

Especially those small and weak countries, probably because they are afraid that the good positions will be snatched away, they are rushing to take action.

However, they all had some self-awareness. Most of the envoys chose the courtyards at the top of the Disha Courtyard. Only a few chose the Tiangang Courtyard, but they were also the last few in the Tiangang Courtyard.

They knew that the envoys from the truly powerful countries had not yet made their choice. If any of them were brave enough to occupy the courtyards in front of the Tiangang Courtyard, then... they would definitely be in trouble. Whether it was the Kingdom of the Arabs or the Tubo, none of these powerful countries had a good temper.

The Tang Dynasty was also considered a powerful country. Compared with the Turks, the Tang Dynasty, the Arab Empire and the Turks were much kinder and gentler in the hearts of these countries. This was why they dared to unite with other countries to plot against the Tang Dynasty.

Although the Tang Dynasty was powerful, its attitude towards the outside world had always been gentle and kind.

This gives them the illusion that they can be bullied and that even if they are bullied, it will not cost them much.

Therefore, they dared to plot against the Tang Dynasty.

But they absolutely dared not compete with powerful countries like the Turks and the Arabs for a residence.

Bullying the weak and fearing the strong was fully demonstrated at this moment.

Shen Lian leaned back in the rocking chair, drinking hot tea and watching the envoys make their choices with a smile on his face.

Shen Lian did not say no to anyone who spoke up.

Let them go wherever they want, the 36 Tiangang Courtyards, the 72 Disha Courtyards, whatever they want.

For these envoys, there is a big difference between Tiangangyuan and Dishayuan.

But to Shen Lian, it was just a random name he made up.

In fact, the places are still the same, and the decorations inside are not much different. Moreover, they are all in the post station, and they are all standardized, so there is basically not much difference.

But it was such an ordinary place without any characteristics, almost the same place, but Shen Lian just randomly gave it a name and played with it, causing these envoys to plot against each other and cracks to appear in their hearts...
Shen Lian chuckled in his heart.

There is never anything useless.

Only useless people!

As long as you use it well, look... just a name can have such a significant effect.

He smiled cheerfully, and within the time it took to stick of incense, more than a dozen envoys left.

He took a look at the sign and saw that these envoys had chosen the last few ranks of Tiangang Courtyard and the first few ranks of Disha Courtyard. Now the front rows of Tiangang Courtyard and the back rows of Disha Courtyard were still empty.

These people's little thoughts are so obvious and not concealed at all.

I didn’t dare to choose the one in the front, so I thought about bullying the ones who came later, and then I was in the middle, neither too high nor too low, just right.

The calculation is very clear.

It’s just that... they can use an abacus, but can’t other people?

Especially latecomers, would they be willing to be calculated against?
Shen Lian laughed, looking forward to what was to come more and more.

"You are cowardly and timid. When you were asked to choose first, you didn't even choose the one in front. You are so cowardly and have no courage. Your country is weak, and you are also weak!"

At this moment, a rebellious voice suddenly sounded.

Shen Lian raised his eyebrows. Why did these words sound so similar to the mocking words "Excuse me for being blunt, but everyone here is garbage"?

Who is so awesome?
Directly activate the group taunt skill?

Shen Lian looked in the direction of the voice and saw the Tubo Prince Qihela walking out.

The envoy who was ridiculed by him looked at him with a sullen face, but he didn't care at all. He said disdainfully: "Look at how you are scheming and calculating. I gave you the first opportunity, but you only dared to calculate those who haven't come yet. You don't even have the courage to fight for the front... You are so cowardly. You don't even have a strong ambition. You still want your country to become strong? It's ridiculous!"

He sneered and ignored the envoys from the small countries. He walked directly in front of Shen Lian and said coldly: "I know what you are planning. Aren't you trying to make us split up at this time? I will help you!"

"Anyway, I don't care about those small trash countries!"

Shen Lian's eyes flashed.

It turns out that the title of Tubo Prince Qihela is not for nothing.

There are not many smart people in Tubo, and Crown Prince Qihela is one of the few smart and wise people.

Although they were still arrogant, what was in the bones of the Tibetans at that time could not be changed.

Being wild is not scary, but being smart, wise and arrogant is a bit difficult to deal with.

Shen Lian narrowed his eyes slightly: "If a smart person like you becomes the new Khan of Tubo, wouldn't it be a huge disaster for the Tang Dynasty?"

"So, now that you're here, don't leave."

Originally, Shen Lian was not so determined to get rid of Qihela. When he talked to Du Ruhui, he just thought that if there was a chance, he would get rid of him.

But now, after discovering Qihela's true ability, Shen Lian's will was completely firm.

This makes sense. We must not let him return to Tubo alive.

At this moment, Shen Lian wondered why he was so much like the villain in later novels.
As soon as he saw that the protagonist was a genius, he felt that he was in danger, so he wanted to kill him!
How similar am I to those villains now?

Shen Lian couldn't help but touch his chin: "Could it be that I got the villain's script?"

Qihela didn't know that Shen Lian was already thinking about how to kill him. He still said arrogantly: "It's fine if I don't choose. If I do choose, I will naturally choose the best!"

He looked at Shen Lian and said, "Tiangang Courtyard No. 1, I want it!"

How arrogant!
Since Shen Lian originally planned to give Tiangang No. 1 Courtyard to Tubo or a country of equal strength, he didn't expect it to be so compatible. He showed no modesty at all and just insisted on taking it.

But it’s also good this way. Tiangang No. 1 Courtyard represents the first among the 108 countries.

If Tubo wants it, will other countries allow it?
Shen Lian doesn't think that Tubo can still cover the sky with one hand here.

As expected, the next moment, a long voice sounded: "Your Highness the Tubo Crown Prince, Tiangang Courtyard No. 1 is too far to the side and not suitable for you. How about giving it to us?"

As soon as the voice was heard, the envoys who had not yet left all looked over hurriedly.

They were all shocked. Everyone knew how powerful and violent Tubo was. If they offended Tubo at this time, wouldn't they be asking for trouble?

Who is so bold as to compete with Tubo for territory?
The face of the Tubo prince Qihela suddenly turned gloomy, and a cold light flashed in his blue eyes.

He turned his head and when he saw the person who spoke, his brows suddenly frowned.

"Daqin Kingdom! Are you going to compete with me, Tubo, for Tiangang No. 1 Courtyard?"

That’s right, the person who just spoke was Anthony, the envoy from the Arab Empire.

When they saw that it was the Arab Empire that spoke, some envoys who were familiar with the Arab Empire's situation nodded in sudden understanding.

With the national strength of the Arab Empire, it is not really afraid of Tubo.

Moreover, the two sides were extremely far apart and could not hit each other at all.

Therefore, it is really reasonable for the Arab Empire to cause trouble for Tubo.

However, some envoys who lived adjacent to Tubo and were familiar with the situation in the Arab Empire were surprised.

They have always thought that only the Tang Dynasty dared to confront Tubo head-on, so how come the Arab Empire suddenly appeared now?
Didn’t the Arab Empire know how terrible Tubo was?

Anthony looked at Qihela with a smile and said, "Your Highness the Tubo Crown Prince, why is he so angry? It's just a place to live. Other small countries care about rankings and are fooled. That's because they are incompetent and can only rely on this method to save face... Your Highness, you shouldn't be like this, right?"

(End of this chapter)