In the following days, under Lu Dongzan's strong invitation, Wang Xuance and his wife finally reluctantly came to the Red Palace.
Seeing Ji Xiancheng checking Songtsen Gampo's pulse, sometimes frowning, sometimes relaxing, Lu Dongzan was frightened, so he was careful to say anything about preparing for the funeral.
"How's it going? Is there still room for elegance?"
Seeing Ji Xiancheng put down Songtsan Gampo's wrist, Lu Dongzan couldn't wait to ask.
Ji Xiancheng, who was thinking about it, glared at Lu Dongzan fiercely without even thinking about it, and didn't even answer him. This made Lu Dongzan very angry.
"Prime Minister, please don't disturb him. The pulse of the human body is the most complicated. If you are not careful, the diagnosis will be wrong. Please be patient!"
Wang Xuance quickly grabbed Lu Dongzan and persuaded him.
"Isn't this a rush?"
Lu Dongzan calmed down after hearing this and said a little embarrassed.
So he could only watch Ji Xiancheng walking back and forth helplessly, not daring to disturb him at all.
"Hey, it's difficult!"
Ji Xiancheng shook his head first, and then sighed! This frightened Lu Dongtsen and Songtsen Gampo. Then Ji Xiancheng asked Songtsen Gampo to have a good rest while he walked out of the hall.
"this.........."
Lu Dongzan was dumbfounded. What did this mean? In the end, I could only look at Wang Xuance helplessly, hoping that he could give me an explanation!
"Let's go! Go out and write!"
After saying that, he also walked outside. Lu Dongzan followed him outside as soon as he saw it.
"Deputy Ambassador Ji, please tell me directly, please praise him......"
Ji Xiancheng was actually in a dilemma at this time. According to his pulse, he was already terminally ill. It was impossible to cure him. The most he could do was delay, but this delay was also conditional.
"Prime Minister, you'd better be prepared. Zamp's body is really..."
Seeing Ji Xiancheng shaking his head, Lu Dongzan became anxious and saluted quickly: "In any case, please let Deputy Envoy Ji tell you, Zanpu... how long can he have?"
Ji Xiancheng and Wang Xuance looked at each other and said, "Zanpu's illness is now irreversible. If nothing happens, the Prime Minister will still be there for at most one year..."
One year?
Lu Dongzan's heart skipped a beat, and his face instantly turned pale.
Ji Xiancheng didn't bother him and just waited for Lu Dongzan to wake up.
"Please also ask Vice Envoy Ji to save me Zampu. If you have any conditions, feel free to mention them. As long as I can cure Zampu, even if it is delayed, I will be grateful. I will give you whatever the Tubo has."
Finally, under Lu Dongzan's pleading, Ji Xiancheng seemed to be really moved by him. He stepped forward to help Lu Dongzan up and said with emotion: "I have known loyal ministers since the old days, and I have seen true love in life and death. The heart of the Prime Minister It’s so touching, I’m so ashamed!”
After finishing speaking, Lu Dongzan said in the expectant eyes: "Three years, this is my maximum ability, and from now on, Zanpu must rest and recuperate according to my method, so as to delay his fate as much as possible. If it is still the same as before, Even if the Great Luo Immortal comes, he will be unable to save the situation."
After that, he wrote down a few prescriptions, and then took out a small porcelain bottle and said, "Take medicine on time every day, and then take a small pill every other month, but never take more."
"this..........."
Lu Dongzan was confused as he held the small porcelain bottle and looked at Ji Xiancheng.
"This is what the teacher gave me before we set off. It is made from thousand-year-old ginseng and other precious medicinal materials. It has the magical effect of stimulating the human body's potential and replenishing its essence. But you also know that Zamp's current body cannot be supplemented at all. If I can take care of myself slowly once every half month, if I'm lucky, I might be able to gain a few more years of life."
As if he saw the doubts in Lu Dongzan's eyes, Ji Xiancheng said directly: "The medicine is here. Whether to take it or not depends on the thoughts of the Prime Minister and Zanpu. We are also entrusted by His Majesty, otherwise... .Hmph! I won’t meddle in such nosy matters!”
"Xuance, let's go!"
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Ji Xiancheng and Wang Xuance could no longer see anyone. Lu Dongzan looked back and looked at the wet prescription and pills in his hand. He couldn't make up his mind for a while!
Returning to the main hall, Lu Dongzan also sat up at this time. When he saw the teacher, he did not ask about the result. Instead, he smiled and said, "I know my body myself. All the witches and people who have treated me say that I have a maximum lifespan of one year. No matter what, can there be a worse outcome than this?"
"I understand what the teacher means, but manpower is sometimes poor. Every time I read about the emperors in the history books of the Central Plains who brought chaos to the country in order to seek immortality, I laughed at them. But now I... .”
"At least I'm more open-minded than them. I'm better than them at this point!"
Lu Dongzan couldn't help but his eyes turned red when he heard this, and choked up: "Don't worry Zanpu, I will definitely find a way to save you. Even if I go to Chang'an to ask for Sun Simiao or Ji Song, I will still save you." sick!"
Hearing his teacher's words, Songtsen Gampo shook his head quickly. Perhaps he was too anxious and started to cough!
"No... no need. No need really!"
"Even if they can cure my disease, we can't afford the price. Even if we can bear it, I don't want to ask them."
After all, he is a hero of a generation, but he can still be so indifferent in the face of death. Yeah, so what if they could cure him? Not to mention being thousands of miles apart, even if his illness was cured, would Tubo be able to bear the cost?
Stopping what Lu Dongzan was about to say, he shook his head and said, "Tell me, how many more years can I live? Since they dare to agree to this, there must be a way, I'm sure of this!"
Lu Dongzan wriggled his lips, and finally, under Songtsen Gampo's direct gaze, he said: "Three years, only three years!"
"Three years? Haha!"
Suddenly Songtsen Gampo laughed, Emperor Tang was really brave, he dared to extend my life for three years?
Songtsen Gampo stopped laughing, looked at Ludongtsen seriously, and said sincerely: "Teacher, I'll leave it to you for the next three years!"
Ludongzan nodded numbly. He didn't know how he got out of the hall, let alone what Songtsen Gampo said in the end.
Somehow he came to the post house of the Tang Dynasty Mission, and after thinking for a while he walked in.
"Why are you here, Prime Minister?"
Langri heard that the Prime Minister was coming and quickly came out to greet him.
"Is Ambassador Tang here?"
"Yes, yes. It's just..."
"Just what?"
Seeing Langri's expression was different, he asked quickly.
"Don't worry, Prime Minister, there is nothing wrong with the envoys of the Tang Dynasty. It's just that they had a big quarrel just now, saying something that went against their true intentions and the way of a saint. If the two guards hadn't stopped them, they would have almost died. The fight started."
Lu Dongzan murmured a few words, smiled bitterly, and walked into the post house!
At this time, Ji Xiancheng was studying in the yard, while Wang Xuance was practicing swordplay on the side. But something was obviously wrong between the two of them, as if they were just out of anger.
"What's going on with you two? I heard you almost started fighting? Is there something you can't talk about properly?"
When Ji Xiancheng heard this, he gave Wang Xuance a beautiful look, and Wang Xuance stared back, full of gunpowder.
"No need to bother me anymore. If you have something to say, just say it and don't interrupt my reading!"
"That's right, don't interrupt my sword practice!"
The two said almost at the same time, making Ludong Zan so angry that he almost walked away!
"Hmph, although I don't know if your method of treating Zampu is effective, I think you will not be so unwise as to make fun of Tubo at this time. Tell me your reasons, and then leave Tubo as soon as possible!"
Hearing Lu Dongzan's words, Wang Xuance immediately became dissatisfied and sneered: "Haha, this is the Tubo way of hospitality? Be extremely respectful when you are in use, but rush us away when you are not in use?"
Then he glanced at Ji Xiancheng and sneered: "Now you see it? Is this what you mean by not being able to bear it?"
"Shut up!"
Ji Xiancheng was "furious" and glared at
Wang Xuance glanced at him. Then he looked at Ludong and praised: "Three conditions. First, bilateral trade should be liberalized. Except for prohibited items, all other materials can be traded fairly between the two parties."
"Second, we, the Tang Dynasty, want to establish an embassy in Tubo. Of course, Tubo can also establish an embassy in Chang'an. Both sides have the obligation to protect the safety of the other side's embassy."
"Third, students from the Tang Dynasty are allowed to travel to various parts of Tubo, and Tubo Zanpu is also asked to order that no difficulties be encountered in these places. Of course, no one is allowed to enter except for the areas you have designated extra."
He looked at Lu Dongzan who was a little surprised, frowned and said: "To be honest, I am not very satisfied with these three conditions, but this is the decision of His Majesty and the courtiers. Even if I am not satisfied, I can only implement it."
"Tell me, can Tubo agree?"
After saying that, she stared at him, as if encouraging him to refuse!
"Are there no other conditions?"
No wonder he was surprised. In his expectation, he was ready to accept even if he proposed to cede some territory. As long as it wasn't a particularly important place, he didn't intend to refuse.
But now all three conditions seem to be favorable to Tibet. How is this possible?
"Yes, Tubo agrees to all three conditions!"
After saying that, I still felt a little unsafe, so I quickly said: "I will go to see Zamp in a moment. I will write these three conditions into the credentials. Zamp will also use his seal, and I will sign. I can also ask Datang to do so." Treat it according to the formal agreement!"
Ji Xiancheng seemed to have eaten a fly and said angrily: "Specialized people will come to Tubo to discuss this matter with you. You can talk about it however you like. This has nothing to do with us."
After saying that, he waved his hand and said, "If nothing happens, Prime Minister, please leave. I have to rest too!"
But Lu Dongzan hesitated and asked: "Last question, why didn't the Tang Dynasty take over my Tibetan territory..."
"presumptuous!"
Before Lu Dongzan could finish speaking, Wang Xuance interrupted angrily. In his confused eyes, Zhengyi said sternly: "How could we, the Tang Dynasty, covet your Tubo territory? Who do you think we are? You are so big on me. Who does His Majesty Tangtian Khan think he is? A robber?"
"Our heavenly country is rich in products and has a vast territory, stretching from Binhai to the east, Congling to the west, Beihai to the north, and Nanyang to the south. With such a vast territory, would you covet your desolate land like Tubo?"
"It's so ridiculous and ridiculous!"
Looking at the righteous and awe-inspiring Wang Xuance, Ji Xiancheng almost vomited. It was because of your greed that he wanted to swallow up Tubo. Lu Dongzan didn't feel any better, his face was as black as the bottom of a pot.
"Farewell!"
He finally understood that Ji Xiancheng was a gentleman, while Wang Xuance was a complete villain, only interested in profit and extremely thick-skinned.
When Lu Dongzan left, Wang Xuance was still facing the door. Ji Xiancheng was speechless and patted Wang Xuance on the shoulder.
"Why did I say you are addicted to acting? Everyone has left!"
Hearing this, Wang Xuance suddenly relaxed, glared at Ji Xiancheng, and said angrily: "You are the only good guy, and you let me be the bad guy?"
Ji Xiancheng sneered: "Who told you that you don't look like a good person? Do you blame me?"
"Ah. Ji Xiancheng, I'm not done yet, let's see what moves..."
"You bastard, where are you going to fight? I won't deal with you, you bastard..."
Half a month later, outside the west city of Luoche City, Songtsen Gampo, Ludongtsen, and more than a dozen senior Tibetan officials came here, dressed in attire that was only reserved for the grandest banquets.
Since that day, Wang Xuance and Ji Xiancheng had completed their mission in Tubo, and the subsequent intelligence collection and establishment of the embassy to wait for people from Chang'an were left to others.
After preparing the supplies, just as Songtsen Gampo said goodbye, today is the day they set off to continue their westward march.
Although the Tang envoy caused a lot of trouble for them in Tubo during this period, they saved him after all, and the three conditions of the Tang were not excessive. Although I don’t know what the Tang’s plan was, at least they seemed I didn’t suffer a loss, I made a lot of money.
so
, no matter what, on this day, he still led everyone to see him off.
After a while, I saw a team of about several hundred people coming out of Xicheng. Who else could the leader be if it wasn't Wang Xuance?
Even they were shocked to see the funeral cadres showing such hospitality!
"How dare I ask Zamp to send me off in person? I'm really frightened!"
Songtsen Gampo laughed loudly and said: "What's the point? I, Tibet, have always been hospitable. You, the Central Plains, also have a saying: It's a pleasure to have friends from far away. As the lord of Tibet, this Zampo is only showing off the friendship of a landlord. That’s all, don’t be polite if you wait!”
Wang Xuance smiled and nodded, saying: "I thought of leaving quietly today, but I didn't expect you to see me off in person. Such a king, why should Tubo be unhappy?"
"On behalf of my emperor, I would like to express my gratitude to Zanpu for his hospitality during these days. I will definitely report this to my emperor when I return to Chang'an. I hope that our two countries will always be friendly and can never afford to fight."
"Okay, okay!"
Songtsen Gampo also said happily: "That's natural, but it's a pity that I can't go to the Tang Dynasty to meet Tian Khan in person."
"However, in the future, the establishment of embassies between the two countries will definitely strengthen exchanges between the two countries. Please rest assured that as long as the Tang people come to Tubo, we will definitely wait for the distinguished guests to protect their safety."
Wang Xuance also smiled and agreed, and finally Lu Dongzan also said: "It's a long way to Shendu. There are many small countries in Shendu, they don't belong to each other, and there are often wars between them. It's a bit difficult for you to wait for hundreds of people to go there. It’s dangerous.”
After speaking, he took out a token made of an unknown animal bone and said, "This is Zampu's token. We have a garrison in Tubo in the western border. If you are in danger, you can use this token to dispatch no less than three thousand troops." The army. I will also give an order to inform you about this later."
"Although I don't know what your plan is, after all, I saved Zamp. This is a little bit of my love for you and the two of you. It has nothing to do with the two countries. It can be regarded as a small help from me and Zamp to our friends."
"Please be sure to accept it!"
Wang Xuance's face was solemn when he heard this, he held the token with both hands respectfully, and carefully put it away close to his body.
He cupped his hands and said, "Xuance is extremely frightened. I have received the advice from Zanpu and the Prime Minister."
"Please also ask Zamp and the Prime Minister to take care of themselves. If possible, I hope to see you two again on the return trip."
"I'm going to wait!"
After saying this, he bowed deeply and led the Tang delegation to the west without looking back.............
