When the two of them said this, their respective trump cards had been revealed. Although they did not fully know what the other party was thinking, they already knew that they were friends rather than enemies, and the atmosphere naturally became more lively. Wang Wenzuo asked Sancho to bring porcelain, silk, tea, and medicine as gifts. Princess Qiyu happily accepted them and said with a smile: "These goods from you Tang people are really good, but it's a pity that there are so few here. Even we, the royal family, don’t see it often!”
"Yes! China has been in frequent wars since the Wei and Jin Dynasties, which has caused trouble for foreigners, limited business travel, and blocked goods. However, since Emperor Taizong of this dynasty succeeded to the throne, China has prospered and foreigners have surrendered. I think the princess should be able to see it in the future. More goods from Datang!"
"Oh?" Princess Saitama showed a sly smile: "According to the envoy, your country is not going to attack my country, right?"
"Princess!" Wang Wenzuo's expression became serious: "Tang and Japan have no enmity at all, so why are their weapons connected? I don't need to say anything more, right?"
"There is indeed something wrong with Katsuragi's sending troops to Baekje, but Baekje is not the territory of the Tang Dynasty, not to mention that our country's sending troops was also invited by Onimuro Fuxin, and Fuyu Fengzhang was a descendant of the royal family of Baekje. This matter I'm afraid we can't just blame our family, right?" Princess Saitama smiled.
"How can the debate between you and me about the rights and wrongs between the two countries have any outcome?" Wang Wenzuo smiled: "Besides, if the emperor of our country thinks that the dispute about this matter only belongs to your country, then the one who came today will He is no longer a messenger of peace, but a giant ship that covers the sea!"
Wang Wenzuo's answer was quite clever. On the one hand, he refused to continue the rhetorical debate to prevent the conversation from turning into meaningless mutual accusations and attacks. On the other hand, he used the fact that the Tang Dynasty took the initiative to send envoys after winning the victory at Baijiangkou. This fact proves to Princess Saitama that we have no ambitions towards Japan's homeland, thus ensuring the basis for further cooperation between the two parties.
"If it is as the envoy said, then it would be for the best!" Princess Saitama's eyes lit up, and she immediately smiled: "But people's hearts are fickle. Maybe your country has no intention of invading today, but what about the future? What's wrong with me? Do you know if your country will send troops to my country after annexing Baekje, Silla, and Goguryeo? I should know that your country has a saying: "When you get to Long, you will look forward to Shu"! "
"What the princess said is reasonable, but if I tell you that the Tang Dynasty established the country based on etiquette, never took unjust territory, and never destroyed the innocent country, even in the future the three kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla will all be the prefectures and counties of our Tang Dynasty. , as long as your country behaves according to etiquette, there will be no more war between the two countries, do you believe it, Princess?"
The corners of Princess Saitama's lips turned up slightly and she smiled. She shook her head: "I really want to say I believe it, but I can't."
"Does that mean you don't believe it? That's right. If the princess and I were to change places, I wouldn't believe it!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile. At this point, the two looked at each other and smiled knowingly.
"The envoy Wang is really a wonderful person!" Princess Saitama said with a smile: "Being able to meet the envoy this time can be regarded as a kind of fate. Although the shaman dance in the Amaterasu Grand Temple is not as good as the state ceremony It’s fun, but it also has some wonderful features. The envoy must come and have a look.”
"Thank you, Princess, for inviting me. Wang will remember it!" Wang Wenzuo bowed and thanked. Princess Qiyu is a smart person. Wang Wenzuo's words just now meant that any agreement or contract is not valid forever and must be consistent with the situation at that time. watch. The Tang State indeed has no ambitions for the Japanese mainland, but if the situation changes, for example, the Tang State wipes out Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla and turns them into counties of the Tang State, it will be difficult to say. It cannot be used in the next two years. The country may go to war to negate the sincerity of the Tang Dynasty in reaching the contract now.
For example, Princess Saitama said that after the Tang Dynasty destroyed the three kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, it would then use troops against Japan. Given the strength of the Tang Dynasty at that time, it was still quite far away, and even Wang Wenzuo and Saitama might not be able to see it in their lifetimes. There are too many variables in distant events. Taking all of these into account is as ridiculous as China and the United States currently including the terms of the Earth Defense Alliance in negotiations after the arrival of aliens.
"Since your country has negotiated sincerely, can you tell me the terms first?" Princess Saitama said with a smile.
"That's fine!" Wang Wenzuo nodded. Anyway, as a member of the Japanese royal family, he knew that these things would only happen a few days sooner or later. It would be better to sell this place first: "Actually, the main thing is
Just three things: First, the Japanese country must surrender to the Tang Dynasty! Second, hand over Fuyu Fengzhang and the traitors who fled to Japan with him; third, hand over the relics treasured by the Baekje royal family. Incidentally, the matter of the relics was personally instructed by the queen of our country, and there is no such thing as Room for deniability! "
"Your country is really domineering!" Princess Saitama said with a smile: "You have to be a vassal from the beginning, how can we talk about this next?"
"If I want to blame you, let's blame the prince, the eldest brother! Your country lost completely in the battle at Baekjiangkou. How can you not be a vassal? Besides Silla, Baekje, and even Goguryeo, they all turned to me in the beginning. The Tang Dynasty proclaimed itself a vassal, so why should your country be an exception?"
"That's true!" Princess Saitama nodded. Historically, the diplomatic relations between Japan and the Central Plains Dynasty were quite delicate. During the late Han, Wei and Jin Dynasties, because the Yamato Kingdom, the originator of modern Japan, had not yet been formally formed, the Japanese archipelago There are only a few political entities of different sizes. These political entities have sent envoys to pay tribute to the Central Plains dynasty, and seek officials from the Central Plains dynasty to enhance their appeal and gain an advantage in each other's annexation wars. Their representative is the Han Dynasty. Emperor Guangwu granted the gold seal to the Japanese state, and during the Cao Wei Dynasty, he was granted the title of "King of Japan close to Wei".
However, during the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, due to the long-term war in the Central Plains, a large number of refugees began to flee to the Japanese islands, and the unified Yamato country began to form. With the three kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla replacing the original Central Plains dynasty, the Korean Peninsula and Liaodong region ’s rule, the roads between the Japanese archipelago and the Northern Dynasties had been separated. The Japanese nation had to take the sea route to form an alliance with the Southern Dynasty and surrender to the Southern Dynasty in exchange for the titles of General Andong and King of the Japanese nation. Although Japan still surrendered to the Southern Dynasty at this time, its purpose was not just at home, but to intervene in the international war in East Asia. Get a piece of the action. (At that time, Goguryeo professed its vassalage to the Northern Wei Dynasty in exchange for titles, and Baekje and Japan professed their tribunalship to the Southern Dynasty. In a sense, the war between Japan and Goguryeo and Silla was part of the war between the Northern and Southern Dynasties in China)
After the Sui Dynasty unified the north and the south, the diplomatic relations between Japan and China underwent subtle changes. On the one hand, Japan began to send envoys to learn from the advanced Sui Dynasty. On the other hand, Japan believed that it was on an equal footing with the emerging Sui Dynasty. Diplomatic relations, the reason is very simple. The Southern Dynasty, the object of Japan's original vassalage, no longer exists, and Japan and the Sui Dynasty are not only separated by the ocean, but also separated by Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. There is no need to worry about the Sui Dynasty coming over. So the credential actually made a fuss about "the emperor pays homage to the emperor where the sun rises, and the emperor pays homage to the emperor when the day is gone", which made Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty very angry. In the end, Ono Meizi, the Japanese envoy at the time, reacted astutely and said that the people of the country did not understand. The words in Chinese are not expressive. Please forgive me. (It was done by a temporary worker) so I just brushed things off. However, the letters of credence carried by Japanese envoys sent to the Sui Dynasty were simply changed to read: "The Emperor of the East respects the Emperor of the West." Obviously, at that time, Japan regarded itself and the Sui Dynasty as having an equal relationship.
It is not difficult to see from the above that the ancient Japanese kingdom was extremely cunning in its diplomacy with the Central Plains dynasties and was very good at taking advantage of the natural advantage of distance. However, Wang Wenzuo had an advantage that his ancestors had never had - fresh and hot decisiveness. Military victory. Diplomats can never win what they cannot win on the battlefield. This law applies to all times and all over the world. No matter how reasonable the Japanese are at the negotiation table, as long as Wang Wenzuo mentions the victory of Baijiangkou, the other party can only nod in agreement.
"Princess!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "Actually, we are not the ones who push too far. Just take the case of Fuyu Fengzhang! If you are willing to hand over this person and his traitors, we can also release the Baijiangkou prisoner. Your captured soldiers!"
"Seriously?" Princess Saitama perked up.
"Of course it's true!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "If you don't believe it, I can put it on paper!"
"If that's the case, then this matter would be much easier to talk about!" Princess Saitama smiled.
"Is it just easy to say?" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "As far as I know, a woman in your country can also ascend the throne and become the king, right?"
"That's right!" Princess Saitama said, "How come, why did the envoy suddenly mention this matter?"
"As far as I know, the throne of your country is vacant at this time, and you also have the right to inherit. I am here on the order of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Whether it is to accept the certificate of credence or to be canonized, only the king can accept the order!"
"Hehehe!" Princess Saitama laughed: "The envoy is really ambitious.
Bo, you have only been in our country for a few days, and you are already thinking about intervening in the battle for the throne. However, the concubine is indeed within the scope of the successor, but in order to deal with Katsuragi, I have not long ago married Katsuragi's younger brother, Prince Kaito, and supported him in becoming the king! Envoy, you are late! "
"I see, that's a pity!" Wang Wenzuo shook his head: "In that case, what I just said is just a breath of fresh air, but you can keep it in your mind to release the captives from your country, it's just a passing thought. Dark chess!"
"I remember!" At this point, Princess Saitama looked at the sky outside the window: "It's getting late, I'm leaving. Don't forget to invite the envoys earlier!" At this point, she came He walked up to Wang Wenzuo and patted the other person's arm affectionately twice.
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"Master Fu, the palace in this Japanese girl's belly is quite deep, so it should not be underestimated!" Cui Hongdu said in a low voice while looking at the shadow of the boat in the distance.
"The Japanese don't respect the distinction between men and women. Even though she is a woman, she can still ascend the throne and become a king. If she didn't have a little scheming, she would have been killed long ago!" Wang Wenzuo stroked his beard and suddenly smiled: "But at least I am with you. You have been so kind to her, so why not say a few nice words to her!"
"Fu-kun is making fun of you again. No one knows about it! Besides, didn't she also invite you to her place? By the way, will you go then?"
"It depends on the situation!" Wang Wenzuo smiled: "In the final analysis, this woman also wants to use our power to deal with the eldest brother, the prince. Although this is also my original intention, I have to be careful about being betrayed by others!"
"That's right! But we have been here in Nambazu for several days. Why is there no movement from the prince, the eldest brother? Could it be that he will pretend to be deaf and dumb like he did at the Tachibana Palace?"
"That's impossible! This Namba Tsu is right at the throat of the Japanese capital. All the Japanese can see it clearly. If he ignores it, he is refusing to reconcile with the Tang Dynasty. This is something he absolutely cannot bear. If I guess Yes, he will send someone here in as little as five days or as little as three days!"
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Wang Wenzuo looked at Nakatomi Kamazu. Compared to Zen Master Dinghui, this father had a taller figure and more angular facial contours. His thick beard was connected to the hair on his temples. It was hard to imagine that he was the person who would be rich in femininity in later generations. The founder of the Fujiwara family.
"My lord, Kamazu, is here to greet the envoy of the great country on the orders of my eldest brother, the prince! Please forgive me for being late!"
Nakatomi Kamazu's Chinese accent is a bit thick, but it's enough for others to understand. As an envoy of the Tang Dynasty, Wang Wenzuo accepted the generous gift proudly and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, I have seen a lot of the scenery of your country in the past few days in Nambazu. It is indeed a foreign land with mountains and rivers, and the wind and moon are in the same sky!"
"The mountains and rivers are in a foreign land, the wind and the moon are in the same sky!" Nakatomi Kazuzu's figure was slightly shaken, and he lowered his head and said: "The envoy has a brilliant literary talent, I admire you endlessly!"
"Brother Zhongchen, there is no need to be so open-minded!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "Young master and I have a close relationship. If it is not contrary to my orders, I will bring him here to let you father and son meet!"
"Your Majesty? Are you talking about Donghui!"
"Yes, who else can it be?" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "This time he went with me to Chang'an. He was very popular with the emperor and was given an official title. He also worked in my house. When the peace negotiation is successful and the two countries have good relations, he will not care about it. Whether you stay in the Tang Dynasty or return to your motherland, you have a bright future!"
"The dog is naughty, thanks to the ambassador for taking care of it!" Nakatomi Kamatzu bowed his hand to Wang Wenzuo. The attitude of the Tang envoy in front of him was surprisingly friendly, which actually made him a little more wary. He hesitated for a moment and then whispered: "So that the envoys can know that when Quanzi was ordained and became a monk, he swore an oath in front of the Buddha and severed the ties of flesh and blood in his family. Even if he returns to secular life, gets married and has children in the future, he will no longer have anything to do with the Nakatomi family! So he is already a Tang man now!"
"This old guy has made it clear that he has broken off the relationship!" Wang Wenzuo sneered in his heart, but asked: "I see, let's not mention this matter for now. You are here to welcome us to your capital. of?"
"That's right!" Nakatomi Kamatashi nodded: "Envoys, please follow me to the capital and hand over your credentials. I think it's all right!"
"This is very good. I dare to ask, what is the person who receives the credentials of your country?
who? Wang Wenzuo laughed.
