"What should I do with this money?"
Early the next morning, Fang Yiai and Cheng Chumo, who had sobered up, looked at several large boxes of copper coins delivered to the post house.
It stands to reason that an envoy on a mission cannot accept such a large amount of money and materials from other countries.
But if you think about it, it was those Fuso officials who liked their "work" too much and wanted to buy it.
Li Bai stretched out his hand and said with a smile: "A few hundred dollars of this money is not enough for me, right?"
"How come it's not too much?" Cheng Chumo glared, and said in a rather arrogant tone: "The main person who paid the money was to buy our calligraphy. Your poems account for at most...30%, I'll give you 600 guan." . Then it was recited through our mouths. The three of us will share it equally, so the most you can get is two hundred strings."
Li Bai looked at the two of them speechlessly: "You two look so shameless, why do you always give me a familiar feeling?"
"Okay, you two can donate this money in your name when the time comes." Tang Ping came out and said, "Although you are unintentional, it will be difficult to deal with if envoys follow the same pattern in the future."
After all, envoys represent the interests of the Tang Dynasty. Although Fang and Cheng will not harm the interests of the Tang Dynasty, if this kind of behavior is not stopped, there is no guarantee that no one will follow suit in the future.
Then Tang Ping said: "The most important thing now is to prepare for the banquet that Emperor Fuso will host for you in three days."
Fang and Cheng were overjoyed when they heard this, and asked with shining eyes: "Brother Ping, what do you need us to do then?"
If it were other veterans, I am afraid that if they encounter such a thing, they will think about how to avoid it and not get involved in the cause and effect.
It's just that their newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, so they want to join in the fight.
"Don't do anything!" Tang Ping rolled his eyes at them: "Remember that our Tang Dynasty will never take the initiative to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. When the time comes, the guards you bring will protect yourself and other countries' envoys."
At this banquet, not only the envoys of the Tang Dynasty were invited, but also other envoys from Silla and Baekje in Fusang would also be present.
For such a major matter, Tang Ping's word was final, and the two of them did not dare to disobey his order, so they could only reluctantly agree.
In the next few days, the two of them were afraid of encountering any trouble writing poems and calligraphy again, so they kept hiding in the post house. They said they were a little unaccustomed to the soil and water and needed to recuperate for two days.
In this way, the day of the banquet finally arrived, and the soldiers who served as the guard of honor for the Tang Dynasty envoys all wore full body armor and protected the envoys into Feiniaojing.
When entering the palace, Tang Ping and Monobe Shou, who was guarding a side door, looked at each other as promised. The two just pretended not to know each other and passed by each other.
Entering Asukajing, in front of a main hall, Fuso civil and military officials were all dressed up.
This was the first time an envoy from the Tang Dynasty came to Fusang after Li Shimin succeeded to the throne, and Fusang paid great attention to it.
Then there were all kinds of red tape in Tang Ping's eyes, and then Fang Yi went up to exchange credentials with the emperor.
When Fang Yiai returned, the emperor began to talk about the friendship between Datang and Fuso on the stage.
At this moment, a cry of death suddenly appeared outside the hall.
Tang Ping raised his eyebrows, it seemed that the Monobe family had taken action.
Turning around, he saw a group of Fuso soldiers with red silk wrapped around their right arms charging in.
Fuso officials did not expect that such a big event would happen on a day like today. They were unprepared and looked horrified.
Abehirov drew his sword and shouted: "Protect the Emperor!"
Then he led some soldiers up.
All the Fuso officials crowded together and leaned towards the emperor.
Then there were a few soldiers from the Tang Dynasty who were looking at the heavily armed soldiers and wanted to get closer. Unexpectedly, Cheng Chumo loudly ordered: "Form up!"
Two hundred soldiers from the Tang Dynasty formed a circle and surrounded the envoys and envoys from other countries.
"Master Cheng, Master Cheng, what's going on? We had a drink together just the day before yesterday!" Several Fuso officials shouted eagerly in front of the Tang army's formation.
"My lords, I also want to ask, what's going on?" Cheng Chumo asked angrily: "Isn't today the ceremony for the exchange of credentials between the two countries? How come so many soldiers and horses rushed in? Is it because of the past few days? You are still worried about something, and you want to surround and kill our Tang Dynasty envoy here?"
"How is it possible, Mr. Cheng? We, Fusang, are on good terms with Datang. How could we do such a thing?"
"Then wait outside. Our troops are forming here now. Anyone who dares to come close before the dust settles will be killed!"
Although there are only two hundred people in the escort group of the Tang Dynasty envoy, it is obvious at a glance that they are the best among the best.
There were some Fusang officials who originally wanted to take shelter here, or simply ask them to quell the chaos, but after listening to Cheng Chumo's words, I realized that they had made up their minds to stay out of the matter.
But this is normal. It was originally something that happened within Fusang. The incident happened suddenly. How do you want Datang to help?
On the other side, the Monobe family, using the power of their swords, had already entered the square, not only controlling the exit, but also blocking other Fuso officials inside.
Mononobe Moriya and Soga Ezo looked at each other, then stepped forward and knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, the traitor Soga Ezo held His Majesty hostage, monopolized power, falsely conveyed the holy will, corrupted the law. Mononobe Moriya and Mononobe clan are willing to support The royal family, save the people from water and fire."
After speaking, he raised his head and looked at the Emperor's side, but his brows furrowed slightly.
"Mononobe Moriya-sama is wondering why the Nagatoyo and Ono clans we made an appointment with are not here?" came a woman's voice.
Tang Ping took a look and found that it was Princess Bao who had bought Fang and Cheng's work last time.
Soga Ezo also looked at her in surprise: "You...had known about what happened today?"
"Of course." Princess Bao smiled sweetly: "Not only will they kill my father today, they will also force His Majesty the Emperor to abdicate."
Soga Ezo's feet softened and he took two steps back: "You...what did you call me?"
"What? Are you surprised? Why do I know about your relationship with me?" Princess Bao said with a smile: "Don't forget, it was you who asked my brother to come to me and take good care of me."
Soga Ezo looked at Soga Rika who looked calm: "You!"
"That's right, I told him. You wanted me to pretend to break up with you, but you didn't know that was my original intention!"
"You guys, what are the benefits of doing this?" Soga Ezo's eyes were red: "I have done so much, and the world of Fuso will be in your hands in the future!"
"Benefits?" Princess Takara glanced at Soga Ezo: "If you die, the Emperor will abdicate, so naturally the throne will be handed over to me."
Then she looked at Monobe Moriya: "I don't know how that good-for-nothing Prince Yamabero convinced you, but you don't think he can enter Nara alive, do you?"
As soon as she finished speaking, a loud arrow flew into the sky and exploded.
Tang Ping's heart skipped a beat. It was given to his eldest brother Shanbei. If the situation wasn't critical, he wouldn't use it.
