Xuan Shiba stood quietly outside the execution room and listened to the sounds coming from inside.
He suddenly asked Guan Bao next to him: "Master Guan, judging from the current situation, what do you think can make Li Mian speak?"
Guan Bao thought for a while and said: "Sir, Li Mian has rich experience and is a resolute person.
It seems difficult to use execution methods to make him speak.
We may need to find a breakthrough through other means."
"For example" "Evidence found in Li Mian's house or property under his name" Xuan Shiba nodded, but until now, the soldiers and police officers who searched Li's Mansion had not gained anything.
He immediately sent people to Li's Mansion to mobilize people to check the property under Li Mian's name.
Is it possible to gain something from other properties?
At this time, a soldier from outside came in and reported: "Sir, a eunuch has come outside and wants to see you."
"Eunuch" Xuan Shiba glanced at Guan Bao.
Guan Bao said: "Definitely not a eunuch from the palace."
"Could it be that he was sent by the king?
Let's go out and have a look."
The two of them walked outside and saw that it was indeed Cao Yingxiang, the eunuch beside Zhao Ziliang.
They immediately stepped forward and clasped their fists and said, "It turns out to be Eunuch Cao.
I wonder what Eunuch-in-law wants from me."
Cao Yingxiang took a long look at the house where the two people came out, "This is indeed a hidden place.
The general really knows how to find a place, and he is also an old slave.
If it were anyone else, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to find the general here.
Let's not talk about it." , General and this lord in charge, hurry up and follow the old slave, I guess the king is already waiting impatiently."
It turned out that Zhao Ziliang was really looking for the two of them.
The two of them immediately did not dare to delay.
After telling their men, they hurriedly followed Cao Yingxiang to the Regent's Palace.
Unexpectedly, Cao Yingxiang did not take them to the Regent's Palace, but to the Imperial City.
Xuan Shiba asked in confusion: "Eunuch Cao, why did you come to the Imperial City?
Today is not the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, and it is not during the court meeting.
The Regent should You won’t come to the Imperial City.”
Cao Yingxiang explained as he walked: "Bohai Kingdom and Japan sent envoys one after another a few days ago.
In order to save trouble, the king decided to receive their envoys from both countries at the same time in Taiji Hall today.
In order to show the prestige of the country and respect the royal family, , the king invited the emperor out of the inner palace and came to the Taiji Hall to meet with the envoys of the two countries.
There were also many civil and military ministers present."
At this point, Cao Yingxiang looked around and whispered to the two of them: "General Xuan, you must be careful.
Just now, noble ministers from the royal family complained to the king, accusing you of arresting people without any basis.
The king's face Somewhat unbearable After all, Li Mian is the Duke of the clan and has served as prime minister for two times.
You took action without reporting it to the king in advance.
Of course the king said that he agreed to it in front of outsiders, but if you can't produce evidence, the king's face will be ruined.
It doesn’t look good” Xuan Shiba's heart trembled, and he felt that something was wrong.
It seemed that the opponent's power was so huge that it was beyond his imagination.
He arrested people late at night, and even covered it up.
How long had it passed?
, someone learned the news and knew that he had no evidence Under the leadership of Cao Yingxiang, the two came to the Taiji Hall and were arranged by him to stand closest to the door of the hall.
At this time, Li Zhen and Zhao Ziliang were receiving envoys from the Bohai Kingdom and Japan.
Xuan Shiba pulled an official next to him and asked in a low voice: "Sir, what's going on?
Why did Bohai Kingdom and Japan suddenly send envoys one after another?
It seems that I haven't heard of them sending envoys again in these years. " When the official saw that Xuan Shiba was brought in by Cao Yingxiang, and had not seen him before, he guessed that he should be an official who followed Zhao Ziliang from the Western Qin Dynasty, so he whispered: "Bohai Kingdom and Japan haven't heard about the regent.
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After the emperor arrived in Chang'an, they hurriedly sent envoys over.
A few years ago, the Bohai Kingdom was invaded by the Qing Dynasty.
General Yao was beaten to a pulp.
If the army had not been poorly prepared and not adapted to fighting in the bitter cold of the Northeast for a long time, the Bohai Kingdom would have been beaten to the ground.
This time they must have heard that the regent Yujia had arrived in Chang'an, and they were worried about the regent.
They would raise troops to attack them, so they sent envoys here to make ends meet."
Xuan Shiba suddenly realized: "I asked why they came running like crazy this time.
It turns out that's right.
How can the envoys and deputy envoys of these two countries be so arrogant?"
The official curled his lips: "It's just a bluff.
The envoy of the Bohai Kingdom is called Dayi Xin.
This person is the younger brother of the King of Bohai Kingdom, Da Qinmao.
He is called the king's brother.
He is rich in talents, literary skills, and military skills, not in Da Qin.
He is under Mao, and he is young and powerful; in addition, the deputy envoy accompanying him is Da Yuanyi, the younger brother of Da Qin Mao, both of whom have a heroic appearance."
"The envoy sent by Japan this time is Fujiwara Kuzunoma and deputy envoy Ishikawa Michoyoshi.
It is said that Fujiwara Kuzunoma's sister, Fujiwara Kamiko, is the empress of Emperor Tsunemu of Japan.
Fujiwara Kuzunoma is the emperor's brother-in-law, so she is highly used."
Xuan Shiba muttered: "It turns out they are all relatives of the emperor."
At this time, the Japanese envoy Fujiwara Kuzunoma in the main hall saluted Zhao Ziliang and the emperor and said: "His Majesty the Emperor and His Highness the Regent, His Majesty the Emperor of our country has sent his ministers here this time.
One is to meet with His Majesty the Emperor and His Highness the Regent.
Offer tributes to show our great nation To show respect to the Celestial Empire, the tributes include ten measures of high-quality pearls, fifty pieces of marine animal skins, three hundred kilograms of marine animal meat, one hundred pairs of marine animal kidneys, fifty kilograms of shark fins, three hundred gold ingots, and the gift list for ten geishas.
Two copies, presented to His Majesty and the King respectively, please accept them with pleasure."
Zhao Ziliang said: "Emperor Hengwu is interested, and His Majesty Gu and His Majesty are very happy.
Come and accept the tribute from Japan."
Cao Yingxiang stepped forward to take the gift list and stepped aside.
Fujiwara Kuzunoma then said: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I have one more thing to do when I lead a delegation this time.
We in Japan have always admired the culture of the Central Plains Celestial Dynasty.
We have sent people to learn from it many times before.
This time we also have the intention to learn from it.
I came with an attitude, hoping to be accepted by China and build a bridge for the friendship between the two countries."
"Yes," Zhao Ziliang agreed, and shouted to one of the courtiers: "Where is the Taiyuan University's grand sacrificial wine?"
"I'm here."
An old man with lace hair and beard stood up and agreed.
"Since Japan has sent students to learn culture from Datang, Taiyuan College can arrange for them to study in the hospital and treat them equally like other students.
However, we will not pay for their study and living expenses.
They will take care of everything themselves."
Although he still had to spend money, Fujiwara Kuzunoma was still very happy.
Since Zhao Ziliang agreed to let the international students stay and study, it meant that the relationship between the two countries could still be maintained.
This was the biggest purpose of leading his delegation to Chang'an this time.
"Thank you, Your Majesty" However, Zhao Ziliang suddenly said: "But I heard that the king of Japan calls himself the emperor.
Since the Japanese vassals are affiliated with our Central Plains dynasty, why do they dare to call themselves the emperor?
When you go back this time, tell the king of your country to change the title immediately.
King, you are not allowed to call me Emperor, otherwise I will be disrespectful to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, do you understand?"
After hearing this, all the ministers felt very relieved and comfortable.
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Even the ignorant emperor seemed very happy.
Fujiwara Kuzunoma suddenly had a bitter look on his face, "Your Majesty, the title of Emperor has been around since ancient times and has been passed down.
How can you just change the title of Emperor?
It will definitely arouse public outrage."
Zhao Ziliang immediately said with a gloomy face: "So Japan's sending a mission to meet with the emperor this time is just for show.
In fact, it doesn't have any respect for our country at all."
"No, no, your Majesty, please calm down.
I will definitely bring your Majesty's words to the Emperor of our country when I go back this time."
"Hmph, it's up to you to choose whether you want the title of Emperor or peace.
Within a year, if I learn that the leader of Japan is still using the title of Emperor, I will definitely raise an army to attack him."
Fujiwara Kuzunoma felt so cold.
In the past, the Central Plains court did not have a large ship that could sail on the ocean, so Japan was not worried about the Central Plains attacking Japan.
But it is different now.
The Central Plains court has many large warships.
These warships Each ship can sail to Japan and even further, and the Central Plains court can attack Japan at any time.
Zhao Ziliang looked at Bohai State Envoy Dayi Xin again and asked: "Bohai State Envoy Dayi Xin, what did this old guy Da Qinmao ask you two to send to His Majesty and Gu?"
Dayi Xin immediately took out a gift list and read: "The king ordered the ministers to present to Your Majesty and the King a bear, five pairs of bear paws, a tiger, a pair of tiger bones, two pairs of tiger whips, ten pairs of deer antlers, and top-quality animals.
Three hundred skins, five century-old ginseng branches, and five pounds of Ganoderma lucidum.
The king of our country heard that the regent When the king returned to Chang'an, he originally wanted to come to see him in person, but he was too old to travel far.
He sent ministers to come to see him.
The king said that our country and the Central Plains Celestial Empire were separated by a thin strip of water, and he hoped to be able to communicate with the Tang Dynasty in the future.
Continue to live in harmony and strengthen trade and cultural exchanges."
Zhao Ziliang said: "Da Qinmao is a far-sighted man, but when I ordered him to send troops to assist the Tang Dynasty in attacking Silla, this old boy shied away with various reasons.
This clearly shows that he is not giving face to me.
Now our two countries Although the war has stopped, it does not mean that I can swallow this bad breath."
Dayi Xin hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, please calm down.
Our Bohai country has been at peace for a long time, and the people do not want to fight again.
Your Majesty's power has spread far and wide, and all countries have surrendered.
Our king also regrets what happened back then, but what has happened is that he can only I can do my best to make amends.
This time, the king of our country ordered me to bring a letter of apology, asking your Majesty to forgive my King's mistakes back then, and ask your Majesty to read it."
Zhao Ziliang immediately waved his hand and asked a minister next to him to take the apology letter and start reading it.
The faces of Dayi Xin and Deputy Ambassador Dayi Yuanyi were as ugly as they could be
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