As soon as the genius dawned, the west gate of Xingluo City was already wide open, and countless ceremonial soldiers stood in front of the gate, forming a long passage. All the honor soldiers stood up straight with their chests raised and their heads raised, ready to welcome guests from afar.
The news that the Sun and Moon Mission will arrive today has spread throughout Xingluo City, and countless people have gathered on both sides of the road to see it with their own eyes.
It's not like they have never seen people from the Sun and Moon. In the Soul Master Competition five years ago, many people from the Sun and Moon Empire flocked to Star Luo during the competition. The people of Star Luo also saw the Hongchen brother and sister, the genius soul masters from the Sun and Moon Empire. wonderful performance.
But the official mission sent by the Emperor of the Sun and Moon had special political significance.
The west gate gatekeeper was directing the soldiers to maintain order and give way to the official road, waiting for the sun and moon mission that might arrive at any time.
As time passed slowly, from sunrise to sunset, the guards on guard changed two shifts, and a group of people gradually appeared on the outskirts of Xicheng.
Standing high on the city tower, the city guard who was gradually losing his patience suddenly cheered up and said loudly: "Welcome the Sun and Moon Mission."
Following his order, the soldiers in front of the city gate played ceremonial music together, and the festive and cheerful music spread far into the air in the western suburbs.
The city guard quickly walked down the tower, smiled and greeted him: "Dear messenger of the sun and moon, Your Excellency the Duke, thank you for your hard work for coming from a long distance."
"Your Majesty has hosted a banquet in the palace and is waiting for your arrival at any time. Please allow me to lead the way for you."
The Duke of White Tiger did not dismount, but rode the white tiger colt forward slowly and said, "Thank you."
The city guard made a gesture of invitation, and then he also turned over and mounted a mighty dragon-scaled war horse, riding in front of the team to lead the way.
The Sun and Moon Mission and the escorting White Tiger soldiers followed behind him and stepped into the gate of Xingluo City.
There are never too many spectators. The soldiers on guard are tired, but they never get tired. Although there were soldiers to maintain order, they still stood on tiptoe, wanting to see the Sun and Moon Messenger with their own eyes.
The team slowly moved forward along the road, and the road led to the direction of Xingluo Palace in the city center.
The previous Soul Master Competition was held in Star Luo City. For this reason, a huge Xing Luo Square was built in front of the Star Luo Palace. After the competition, this place naturally became a landmark in Star Luo City.
At this moment, Xingluo Square has been paved with a long red carpet, which extends to the entrance of the palace. Next to the carpet are guards stationed three steps at a time.
After the city guard arrived, he dismounted, turned around and bowed.
"Please dismount."
At this time, the White Tiger soldiers no longer escorted them, but lined up and waited in place. Only the White Tiger Duke and the Sun and Moon Messengers dismounted and stepped onto the red carpet. Accompanied by Xingluo officials, they walked to the palace. There were also people in the palace. The ministers came out to greet him, and those who could come to receive him were all high-ranking ministers.
The Sun and Moon Mission showed sufficient sincerity. Not only did they not carry any weapons with them, but they were even willing to accept the inspection of the Xingluo side to confirm that they did not pose any threat.
"Dear Messenger of the Sun and Moon, Duke White Tiger, the carriages and horses are tired and it is getting late. Your Majesty has prepared a luxurious dinner for you. I hope you will have a good time today."
Led by several ministers, the Sun and Moon Mission finally arrived at the Star Luo Court Hall and met with the Star Luo Emperor Xu Jiawei.
"Respectfully invite the messenger of the sun and moon."
With a loud voice, Huo Yuhao walked into the main hall of the splendid Xingluo Palace, walked out of the envoy team, and stood alone at the front.
It's getting late now, but all the officials in the court are there. Xu Jiawei is sitting on the dragon throne, his eyes full of expectation.
Not far below Xu Jiawei, he sat there for a long time. When he saw Huo Yuhao appear, he couldn't help covering his mouth and snickering.
Nebula Douluo behind her was slightly startled and looked at Huo Yuhao in astonishment.
There were officials in the court who still had an impression of Huo Yuhao. The moment they saw Huo Yuhao, they showed the same expression as Nebula Douluo.
Duke White Tiger had already stood below Xu Jiawei. Xu Jiawei did not show too much surprise and still maintained the majesty of the emperor, but there was a slight suspicion in his eyes.
He naturally knew in advance that the ambassador of the Sun and Moon Mission was Huo Yuhao. Although he was mentally prepared, he was still surprised.
Huo Yuhao took out an imperial edict printed with gold, sun and silver moon and recited:
"Hello, His Majesty the Emperor Xingluo."
"The Sun Moon Empire and the Star Luo Empire are the two largest countries on the Douluo Continent. Ever since the continents collided four thousand years ago, the war between the two countries has never stopped. Countless people have been harassed and displaced by the war."
"In recent years, violent kings such as Xu Tianran have even linked up with cults with the intention of launching an all-out war."
"His Majesty the new emperor suffered a palace coup when he was young, and his parents and sisters were massacred. He was forced to leave the sun and the moon and live in other countries. He deeply felt the cruelty of war. Therefore, after he devoted himself to forbearing and regained the throne, he is willing to swear in the name of the sun and the moon to fight with The two countries of Xingluo Tianhun have reconciled and will not engage in war."
"I hope that His Majesty Emperor Xingluo will be willing to seek common development with the Sun and Moon Empire, open the borders, and agree to jointly build a city in the Mingdou Mountains."
After Huo Yuhao finished reciting, he looked directly at Xu Jiawei with a smile, waiting for his response.
Xu Jiawei did not hide the joy on his face at all, and blurted out the response he had prepared: "The war between Xingluo and Sun and Moon has been going on for too long. I have had a wish since I was a child, that is, to end the war that has lasted for four thousand years. The war has ended in my generation, and now we finally see hope."
"Please send the envoys of the Sun and Moon back to convey my will to the new Emperor of the Sun and Moon. Xingluo is willing to seek common development with the Sun and Moon Empire and is willing to contribute funds and efforts to jointly build the city."
"It's just that it's getting late, and the envoys are tired from traveling. I have prepared a banquet for you. Please enjoy the delicious food and wine, and the pure music and dancing. We will discuss the specific matters in court."
The first meeting with Xu Jiawei went very smoothly. He simply verbally agreed to many of the proposals put forward by Sun and Moon. If there is anything, we can talk about it after dinner tomorrow.
The banquet prepared by Xu Jiawei was not unceremonious. It was not in the form of separate meals, but in the form of a buffet. On the white tablecloth, every snow-white plate was inlaid with gorgeous gold rims. Plate after plate of dishes made from precious ingredients are stacked like wholesale.
The wine is also unlimited, and the densely packed bottles are dazzling.
The sun and moon officials in the mission have participated in many large and small banquets, and have eaten countless delicacies. However, when they see the array of Xingluo-flavored delicacies in front of them, they can't help but work up their appetites and rush to try new things.
Of course, they all represent the image of the Sun and Moon Empire. Everyone pays attention to etiquette and behavior when dining, and there is no indecent manner of gobbling up food.
The soothing music played by the musicians echoed around, making the listeners feel happy physically and mentally. Not far away, there were dancing palace maids. Their exquisite figures and graceful dancing postures made people mesmerized.
In this scene, Riyuelai, who visited for the first time, added to their favorable impression of Xingluo.
The people who received them were all nobles and officials from the Star Luo Empire, and their ranks were not low. Although it was their first time to meet, they could all start from the perspective of food or wine, and soon found common topics and talked about everything.
We won't talk about state affairs tonight, only romance.
It is hard to imagine that not long ago, the two great powers were at war with each other and full of gunpowder, but their ministers could talk so well at the banquet.
There were two people in the Sun and Moon Mission who did not chat with the Xingluo officials, Huo Yuhao and Huo Qiuer.
Huo Yuhao held a goblet in his hand, which contained some kind of sweet and sour drink. He was walking alone among the banquets, as if waiting for something.
Not far away, Huo Qiu'er was sitting at a table, minding her own business picking up vegetables with chopsticks. Anyone who wanted to talk to her was politely sent away.
The banquet is an important social place for nobles, but Huo Qiuer pays more attention to its essential attributes.
But it's not just Huo Qiu'er who only cares about food, there's also a certain Tianmeng who shouldn't be here.
She used the simulation to sit next to Huo Qiuer and ate the delicious food on the table as if no one else was around. While eating, she persuaded: "Bingbing, sister Xue'er, why don't you come out and eat together?"
The Ice Emperor in the sea of spirits did not respond. He did not look very hungry, or he might be expressing his speechlessness to Tian Meng.
Finally, Huo Yuhao waited for the person he wanted to wait for. He turned around with a smile and looked at the two figures walking slowly towards him.
Xu Jiujiu and Nebula Douluo.
"I'm sorry Yuhao, the emperor has important matters to discuss with several ministers now, so I can only receive you."
Xu Jiujiu also held a goblet in his hand and stretched it towards Huo Yuhao. At the same time, he shook his head lightly and winked his right eye in a playful manner.
"Here, cup~"
Huo Yuhao chuckled lightly and clinked the wine glass in his hand with Xu Jiujiu's.
"Cheers, Your Highness."
The crisp sound of clinking glasses in the noisy banquet suddenly attracted the attention of Huo Qiu'er and Tian Meng in the distance, and they looked back here at the same time. But Huo Qiuer soon stopped caring, and reached out to press Tianmeng's head and turned it around: "Eat seriously."
"Okay..." Tianmeng said weakly, feeling a little fussy in his heart.
She felt that she should not be alone with Huo Qiuer, especially on a special occasion like eating.
The clinking of wine glasses seems to be a special ritual that makes the wine inside taste better.
"Senior Xingyun, is Jiujiu's health okay? Thank you for taking care of me during this period." Huo Yuhao did not ask Jiujiu, but asked the old woman behind her.
If you ask me this question directly, you will basically get a positive answer.
Xingyun Douluo smiled happily and said: "Thanks to little friend Huo, the deputy hall master thinks that the princess is no longer in serious trouble."
"That's good." Huo Yuhao nodded lightly.
Xu Jiujiu's complexion is good, and there is no hidden disease. However, since the Medical Immortal Douluo has spoken like this, there will definitely be no major problems.
"Yu Hao, I didn't expect your plan to actually succeed." There was something strange in Xu Jiujiu's eyes, and there was a trace of heartfelt admiration in the disbelief.
Huo Yuhao said indifferently: "Sometimes you still have to take a gamble. What if you really succeed?"
Xingyun Douluo didn't know the secret between the two and thought they were talking about Huo Yuhao's plan to successfully lobby the new Sun and Moon Emperor.
But only Xu Jiujiu knew that Huo Yuhao in front of him was the new Sun and Moon Emperor without any effort at all.
She swore on her own behalf that she would keep this secret for Huo Yuhao forever.
"I never expected that the war that has lasted for four thousand years would actually have a ceasefire."
He put down the wine glass in his hand for a long time, bowed deeply and performed the Xingluo royal etiquette. Xingyun Douluo did not stop her. She knew that this simple courtesy could not fully express the gratitude in Her Highness the Princess's heart.
"Thank you, Yuhao."
Huo Yuhao didn't return the favor, nor was he flattered. He just smiled softly.
"This is just the beginning. Real peace is far from coming."
Xingyun Douluo sighed and said, "Your Highness, my view is a bit pessimistic."
"Grandma Manyi, just say so."
Xingyun Douluo said: "It is so difficult to guess the emperor's thoughts. There are no eternal friends between countries, only eternal interests. Today, the new emperor of the sun and moon can temporarily reconcile with our country. It may be because his foundation is unstable and he is unable to withstand the consequences of war. Loss."
"If another warlike king succeeds to the throne in the future, who can guarantee that the Sun and Moon Empire will not start another war?"
"Besides, the Sun-Moon Empire and our Xingluo Empire have been feuding for four thousand years. The Sun-Moon Empire has been grudges for a long time. It would be difficult for them to let go and take the initiative to let go of their grudges——"
Xingyun Douluo's view is very pessimistic, and this is also the view of most ministers in the Xingluo Empire.
Huo Yuhao stared at the wine glass in his hand and was silent for a while, then said calmly: "I want to make a violent statement here. In fact, I think it is actually very simple to ask the Sun and Moon Empire to let go of their grudges."
"Yuhao, what can you do?"
"Senior Xingyun, you also said that as long as there are interests, countries can become friends. And as long as there are interests, the attitude of one country towards another country can be changed from top to bottom."
Huo Yuhao said to himself: "As long as the rulers can control public opinion, even two countries with blood feuds can put aside their grudges and become as sweet as friends. And two countries with no enmity or enmity can also turn against each other for no reason."
After saying that, he remained silent for a while, then waved his hand and said: "No matter what the long-term future is, at least for a few decades, you don't have to worry about the threat from the Sun and Moon Empire."
Huo Yuhao took the initiative to hold out his wine glass and said with a smile, "Don't talk about state affairs tonight."
He smiled helplessly for a long time and clinked glasses again.
She took another sip and said softly: "Duke White Tiger has been fighting for the country for many years. Now, he can finally put aside the war and rest more."
Nebula Douluo chuckled and said: "Actually, Your Majesty also has a dream of going to the battlefield to serve the country. Unfortunately, he is in the imperial family. Although he and Duke White Tiger are brothers, they have never fought side by side."
Xu Jiujiu smiled and said: "Brother Huang only has a rough understanding of the art of war. If he comes from the White Tiger lineage, I'm afraid he won't be a good general."
Huo Yuhao fell into silence after hearing this, and then agreed after a while: "Fortunately, he is not from the White Tiger lineage."
"The name Dai Jiawei is indeed not suitable for leading an army."
The banquet was filled with people drinking and drinking, and everywhere you looked you could see the laughter and laughter.
After a while, the music playing in the distance changed and turned into rhythmic dance music.
The sun and moon messenger and the Xingluo noble held hands while chatting and laughing, and slowly danced to the rhythm of the music.
After a long while, he couldn't help but smile, put down his wine glass, and stretched out his hand to Huo Yuhao.
"Dear Envoy of the Sun and Moon, would you be honored to dance with you?"
Huo Yuhao sneered and was about to reach out and hold Long Jiujiu's wrist when his expression suddenly changed slightly and he turned his head to subconsciously look in a certain direction in the hall.
I must get rid of the Duchess, but I have to think of a specific method...
(End of chapter)
