Examination, indifference, disdain, exploration...
All eyes gathered together and pressed towards Zhao Ding.
Faced with pressure coming from all directions, Zhao Ding remained calm and calm, showing the magnanimity that belongs to a prince and an envoy of Daqian, and moved forward with his head held high.
Meticulously facing the old figure of Xiao Daocheng on the steps of Jiulong, he bowed his hands and bowed, and then straightened his body again: "Daqian, the Ninth Prince Zhao Ding and the Daqian envoy are here to see His Majesty Emperor Liang."
The clear voice echoed in the hall.
Xiao Daocheng's lazy figure slowly sat up straight, looking towards the audience, and happened to meet Zhao Ding's eyes in the air.
Zhao Ding's expression is neither humble nor arrogant, and his posture is upright.
"I have heard for a long time that Zhao Ding, the ninth prince of Zhao Qian, is a dragon and a phoenix among men. Today, it seems that he is indeed extraordinary."
Xiao Daocheng grinned.
It's just that combined with his old face, the ravines on his face, and the gray and white hair on his head, he looks a bit oozing.
"I often exchange letters with Emperor Qian. Emperor Qian often mentions the Ninth Prince to me, saying that you are modest, polite, and elegant.
When I saw him today, what Emperor Qian said was indeed true. "
Haha, are you sure?
Zhao Ding's face was tense, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
However, considering such an important occasion, Xiao Daocheng's polite words were not exposed after all.
These words of humility, courtesy, and elegance, he would never believe that his father would use them on him.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your compliments."
Zhao Dinggong raised his hand, accepting Xiao Daocheng's praise.
Then he said: "This time the foreign ministers sent Liang for the sake of friendship between Liang and Liang.
We, Dagan and Daliang, are friendly countries separated by a thin strip of water. They have been as close as one family since ancient times. Even if their bones are broken, they are still connected. Now they are getting married soon and will become allies soon. Therefore, my father specially ordered the foreign minister to be His Majesty brought some small gifts. "
With that said, Zhao Ding turned sideways and looked at Yang Fu who was standing aside.
Yang Fu understood in his heart, and stepped forward and said: "To congratulate the alliance between Qian and Liang, my Majesty specially ordered the foreign ministers and my prince to bring 2,000 fine BMWs, 5,000 medium-grade horses, and hundreds of cars of various gifts. Your Majesty, to show my great sincerity."
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the hall, including Xiao Daocheng, showed surprise in their eyes.
This gift is not rich, but it is too rich!
Beiliang is rich and has no shortage of treasures and silks, but it is extremely short of horses, especially fine BMWs!
Because the Beiliang area is indeed not suitable for producing high-quality horses, and because it is not close to Mobei, although there is less plunder from the northern aliens going south in winter, it also cuts off their source of obtaining high-quality horses.
After Mobei was disbanded in these years, except for some good horses when they were encircling and suppressing the foreign tribes in Mobei, at other times, it can be said that nothing was harvested. Even if there were horses, they were basically used by other people. The four countries have it, and it is even more difficult to get it for strategic reasons!
But now, Daqian actually donated 2,000 high-grade BMWs and 5,000 medium-grade horses at one time. This is enough to greatly improve their current horse breeding source in Beiliang!
This is really a lot of sincerity!
"Okay! Okay! Okay!"
Xiao Daocheng laughed and said three good words in a row.
Even Xiao Dingxuan couldn't help but look at Zhao Ding one more time at this moment.
This national gift is really too generous!
"I have received the sincerity of Emperor Qian, Liang, and the two countries of Qian will be united forever, and the friendship between our two countries will last for eternity!"
Xiao Daocheng was very excited, his beard was trembling slightly, and his eyes looking at Zhao Ding became more and more pleasing to the eye.
He could see that the gift sent by Da Qian this time was not only to celebrate Liang and Qian's alliance, but also as a betrothal gift to marry his sixth daughter, Xiao Yunu.
After a while, Xiao Daocheng finally calmed down, looked at Zhao Ding and the envoys with a smile, and said: "The Ninth Prince and all the distinguished envoys must have traveled a long way and traveled a long way.
If you don't want to take a rest at Dutingyi today, I will hold a grand banquet in the palace in ten days to welcome all the distinguished envoys. "
The gifts Zhao Chongyuan gave this time were so many and so generous that Xiao Daocheng's attitude improved a lot.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Zhao Ding and members of the envoy bowed to thank him.
Afterwards, Xiao Daocheng rewarded some gifts and chatted with Zhao Ding for a while before leaving the court.
After the meeting dispersed.
The important ministers in the Beiliang court dispersed one by one.
There were people waiting at the east gate for a long time, taking Zhao Ding and other envoys to Dutingyi to rest.
The remaining ministers walked together in twos and threes and walked out of the Danfeng Gate along the white marble steps on the red wall of the royal road.
The most discussed topic among these ministers was the previous mission of Zhao Qian.
"Zhao Qian is really sincere in this marriage. He actually gave away two thousand high-quality BMWs at once."
"Yes, that's not the case. You must know that the total number of high-quality BMWs currently in our territory in Daliang is only 500. Now that there are 2,000 more, it is really a great gift."
"What a shame, our country, Daliang, does not border Mobei, and there is no natural horse farm within the territory. Otherwise, why would we, Daliang, need to pick up people? With our national strength, our country, Daliang, cannot afford to support these two thousand first-class horses!"
"Hey, Mr. He, please don't say that. Our Daliang is not bordered by Mobei, but it is located in a corner. If it is really bordering, the Mobei aliens will not be so easy to deal with."
"Hmph, you villains, how can the rise of a great country be without the experience of blood and fire? You are so focused on settling down in one corner that you have lost your ambition after all."
The official in red robe and hat, who was called Mr. He, snorted lightly, shook the tooth tag in his hand and walked away.
The officials watching on the side couldn't help but frown.
But when I think about this person's daily behavior, I don't bother to care about it. After all, he is a reckless man!
Thinking again about the general who died outside the city gate.
Everyone also understood in their hearts.
After all, my brother died, and I felt a little unhappy.
…
In the imperial palace, in the censor's room.
Xiao Daocheng stood happily behind Long An, holding a booklet in his hand, his old face full of joy.
The statistics in this booklet are none other than the list of gifts sent during this campaign.
"These two thousand top-grade BMWs and five thousand medium-grade horses can be used as war horses if they are properly bred. If the number can triple in a few years, it will be a real gift."
Xiao Daocheng put down the fold in his hand and smiled with satisfaction.
He would be more happy to get these thousands of fine horses that can be used as war horses than to get a thousand carts of gold, silver, and silk!
He is not short of money in Beiliang, but he is only short of war horses!
Especially excellent war horses!
At this moment, in the censor's room, besides him, Xiao Dingxuan, Qi Buyu, and Liu Xiyuan were also present.
Seeing the joyful look on Xiao Daocheng's face, Liu Xiyuan cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty, now that I have these war horses, why should I be afraid of that big enemy?"
Beiliang borders Dayu.
Although peace has always been achieved by claiming vassalage and paying tribute, in fact, how can peace between the two countries be achieved by simply professing vassalage and paying tribute?
But it's just for the sake of temporary stability.
In the past, he in Northern Liang might not have had this worry, but now that the new emperor of Dayu has ascended the throne, the Yuan clan of Nanchen has fallen, and he in Northern Liang almost fell into Nanchen's footsteps. Thanks to Xiao Daocheng's timely intervention. Only then did the crisis be resolved.
Now there are these seven thousand war horses.
As long as he is given a few years in Beiliang to cultivate these horses and double the number of war horses, it will be enough for Beiliang to truly be able to protect itself!
"I'm afraid these fine war horses are not so easy to get."
At this moment, Qi Buyu suddenly sighed, "What Zhao Qian wants is nothing more than the smelting skills of my beams, as well as those superior armors and high-quality iron tools.
These armors and iron tools are easy to give, but Your Majesty, do you really plan to teach them the smelting skills of my beam? "
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the entire imperial study suddenly seemed a little stagnant.
