Tang Ping and Li Yuanji's plan to eat, drink and have fun began to go smoothly throughout Chang'an.
The business of the Food City Snack Street is getting better and better day by day.
In the Voice of Tang Dynasty competition held in front of the food city, talented ordinary singers were frequently discovered.
There is also a vocational skills competition held in the workshop area that is also going on fiercely.
The consequence of this is that throughout Chang'an City, the topics discussed by everyone in casual chats are basically inseparable from these few things.
About half a month passed, and envoys from surrounding countries arrived in Chang'an City one after another.
Tang Ping was promoted as the chief receptionist, and officials from the Ministry of Rites assisted him in receiving envoys from various countries.
"Ping Guo Gong, long time no see, you still look as charming as ever!"
"There, the prince is more elegant than before. We said goodbye to Chang'an that day. We haven't seen each other for almost two years, but it seems that the prince is a little..."
"You're fat, aren't you?" Prince Ximan asked, patting his belly.
"How can this be called fat? This is called rich, hahahaha!"
"Hahahaha, Mr. Pingguo, you really know how to joke!"
It's no longer difficult for Tang Ping to see such a scene now. Haven't you ever seen a pig running before you've eaten pork?
The two exchanged a few words, and then Lao Cui drove Tang Ping and Prince Ximan into Chang'an City.
"The Tang Dynasty... is really amazing!" Prince Ximan couldn't help but sigh as he sat on the steam locomotive that was steaming forward without flattery.
"This is also inseparable from cooperation with the Western Barbarians. Our Tang Dynasty imports a lot of wood and grain from the Western Barbarians every year. Let me tell you, it's a win-win situation!"
The two were chatting in the car when Tang Ping suddenly stepped on the brakes, and the whole car made a harsh squeaking sound and then stopped.
"What are you doing!" Lao Cui looked at the person blocking the car in front and asked.
"Ping Guo Gong, you... you have to make the decision for us!"
In front of the steam locomotive, there were several people kneeling on their knees. They looked old and young. The young man at the front knelt on his knees, with his head on the ground and a piece of paper held high in both hands.
"Ping Guo Gong, you said you would make the decision for us." Tang Ping frowned: "Li Guangbi, why is it you again? I have already said that I will definitely write a letter for you. Today I am hosting the Western Man Prince. Why are you here again on this important day?"
"I know it's sinful to do this, but I'm trying hard to convict you, and I want to ask Duke Ping to make the decision for us!"
"You..." Tang Ping sighed helplessly, and then said: "That's all, I promised you this at the time. You are not guilty of anything. Don't worry, I will definitely find an opportunity to speak for you."
As he said this, Lao Du got out of the car, picked up the things in Li Guangbi's hands, and handed them to Tang Ping.
When the kneeling people saw that Tang Ping agreed, they stepped aside.
"I'm telling you a joke, Prince!"
"What happened just now?" Prince Ximan asked with some confusion.
"Hey!" Tang Ping let out a long sigh and pointed to Li Guangbi who was kneeling on the roadside kowtowing to him outside the car and said: "The Beiyan refugees I brought back a few months ago, do you think the prince knows about this?"
"Of course I know. Even in our Western Barbarians, everyone says that Ping Guo Gongzhao has a kind heart and the heart of a Bodhisattva."
"Haha..." Tang Ping smiled bitterly: "In order to bring them back, I was almost killed by that common man Hou Junji on the way."
"Oh? Is there still such a thing?"
"Hey, they say family scandals should not be made public. I am telling you this because I treat the prince as a friend. If I hadn't been smart at the time, I'm afraid it wouldn't have been me, Tang, who came to pick up the prince today."
"Then... Hou Duhu and Ping Guo Gong became officials in the same court. Why is it like this?"
"That's not because he has a small belly. Your Majesty entrusted him with the management of such an important Turkic Protectorate, but he thought it was because of me that he was sent to the border area, so he hates me to the core!"
Tang Ping's words were 90% true and 100% false. The Western Man also had spies in Chang'an, and some of the news was naturally spread back to the country, so the Western Man prince had no doubts after hearing it.
"Then Hou Junji launched a war against Beiyan without authorization, which caused the lives of both countries to be devastated, and the people of Beiyan were even more miserable. Our Tang Dynasty seemed to have won, but the military expenditures and post-war pensions alone almost wiped out the country that had just been somewhat full. The treasury has been drained!"
Tang Ping complained bitterly to the Western Man prince.
"Look, look at our Chang'an city now. The people have food to eat, clothes to wear, and so many things to do for fun. They are living so well. Why bother to use weapons rashly? Not only is there no benefit, but also What about wasting money and food in vain?”
"Yes, yes!" This is exactly what the Western Man prince wanted to hear. He nodded crazily and said, "We in the Western Man have heard that the people of the Tang Dynasty are getting better and better, so why go to war? "
"Isn't it?" Tang Ping pointed to the direction where Li Guangbi and the others were kneeling just now, who were already far out of sight: "Those people just now are the refugees from Beiyan. They have been asking me to go to His Majesty to accuse Hou Junji of his atrocities. , I hope Your Majesty can give them justice."
"Although His Majesty and I are uncles and nephews, people in the court are very gentle, even if they have the intention, they are powerless. Hi!"
Tang Ping raised the piece of paper that Li Guangbi had just given to him: "I handed this thing over to you, and I guess it will just sink into the sea in the end!"
The Western Man prince hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "Ping Guo Gong, it is really difficult for outsiders like me to interfere in the affairs of your country, but for a good friend like Ping Guo Gong who is upright, eager for justice and justice, we Ximan must definitely I will give you strong support.”
"The Ministry of Rites of your country has been discussing with our country the purchase of medicinal materials from our country. Xiao Wang is willing to submit a letter that our country can export medicinal materials to the Tang Dynasty, but it must be in the hands of Duke Ping. Because you are our most trusted friend, I think this should be the case. It can increase Duke Ping’s voice in the court.”
When Tang Ping heard this, his face was filled with joy. He held the hand of Prince Ximan excitedly and said, "Thank you. Thank you so much, Prince. Don't worry, Prince. If I can speak out in court in the future, I will definitely tell my second uncle... Oh , no, I am explaining to His Majesty the necessity of good relations with the Western Barbarians!"
"Where is it!" The Western Man princes were also very excited. In addition to paying tribute, the purpose of their coming to the Tang Dynasty was to know the attitude of the Tang Dynasty towards the surrounding countries.
Now that there is an "anti-war faction" like Tang Ping, they will naturally want to make friends and support them vigorously.
"Ping Guo Gong is too polite. Just now, what did you say when you said we were importing wood and grain from the Western Barbarians? What's the point of winning?"
"Win-win!"
"Yes, yes, it's a win-win situation!" Prince Ximan laughed loudly: "If everyone wins, then we really win!"
