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Chapter 1332 The battle between Fan Wai and Datang Neiwei begins!

"Master please!"

"This is……"

After the secret conversation between General Abu and the Tubo monk disguised as Yang Zaiwei, they did not leave and took him all the way towards the envoy.

Under the protection of elite soldiers in black armor, a team of hundreds of people is making final preparations.

The carts of musical instruments, gorgeous clothing and distinctive musical instruments are filled with several large carts, which is eye-catching.

What makes people more concerned is that there are dozens of women with outstanding figures, slender limbs, and black veils covering their faces. Although they can't see their faces clearly, judging from their shivering Look, obviously full of fear.

Yang Zaiwei maintained his identity, and without looking sideways, he saw three people coming towards him.

The first one was wearing a white official uniform, with curly hair and a noble temperament. He looked like a pampered person. He looked at General Abu with suppressed anger in his eyes, and said coldly, "Why did the general come here until now?"

General Abu's attitude was not respectful, and he didn't answer. Instead, he began to introduce: "This is 'Amir' Pu Ximi. He is willing to put aside his busy work and serve as the official envoy of this mission."

As soon as these words came out, Yang Zaiwei couldn't help being startled.

The ruler of Dashi is called "Caliph", and the governor of a province is called "Amir". In today's huge country, there are only nine provinces and nine "Amirs".

Under normal circumstances, this is a feudal official, a high-ranking figure, but at this stage, Dashi's regime is a bit special. The departments in charge of religion, finance and taxation are faintly above the administration.

The reason is that the religious leaders of the provinces are often held concurrently by the Governor-General or the Chief Justice. If the Governor-General can take this position, he will be a person with the unity of politics and religion, and a person who holds great power. In addition to the case, he is also responsible for managing religious funds, so religion basically overrides the political power.

After all, another important position, the tax officer in charge of the province's taxation, is directly responsible to the Caliph. With such a structure, it is difficult for the governor of a province not to be deprived of most of his power.

The Pu Ximi in front of me is such an example. As the governor of a province, he seems to be forced to go on an envoy. After all, his status is high enough, but he has no real power, so he just serves as the front of the envoy.

Pu Ximi didn't seem to expect that General Abu's direct words were sarcasm, and his face suddenly became ugly, but after a while, he adjusted, and also ignored General Abu, and gave Yang Zaiwei a big etiquette: "Master's reputation, I I have admired it for a long time, and I am willing to build a temple in Daya and spread the Dharma of the master!"

Yang Zaiwei clasped his hands together: "Thank you Governor, but people who have lost their country only hope to return to their homeland and rebuild their homeland, and dare not have other extravagant hopes..."

Pu Ximi smiled sincerely: "Then I wish the powerful country on the plateau to return to its former glory!"

General Abu waited for him to finish speaking, and then pointed to another person: "Master, this is Leonti, a scholar from Byzantium. He has profound knowledge and has penetrated all countries. He is now a lecturer in the royal palace."

Yang Zaiwei looked over and found that this man had blond hair and blue eyes, a broad beard, and was dressed in red and white plain clothes. He was very polite, and he was indeed the appearance of a Western scholar he saw when he was traveling in the West.

At this time in the world, there are three most powerful empires paying attention to each other.

Datang, Dashi and Byzantium.

Byzantium is the Eastern Roman Empire. It has existed for more than 1000 years. It has gone through twelve dynasties and 93 monarchs. It is the oldest monarchy in European history.

When the Dashi rises, Byzantium in the west will inevitably intersect with it. Historically, the interaction between the Dashi and Byzantium is mostly in the form of war, and the interaction with the Tang Dynasty is mainly in a peaceful way. This is determined by the geopolitical situation. It is in line with the general principle of "distance and near attack" between countries.

However, at this stage, under the pressure of Datang, Dashi intends to repair with Byzantium, exchanges between the two countries, and even Dashi is willing to pay tribute, just for joint support.

During the Qianqiu Festival of the Tang Dynasty, Byzantium actually sent a separate envoy to travel to the east, but the arrangement of such a scholar in the Dashi envoy was obviously intended to exert pressure together.

"The general's praise makes me feel ashamed. I still have a superficial understanding of Tang."

Leonti spoke, first in standard Arabic, and then in Tubo dialect to Yang Zaiwei: "I have heard for a long time that Buddhism in your country has absorbed the essence of the animism of all things and the mutual interaction between heaven and man from the Yongzhong Bon religion. , I have a strong interest and hope to communicate with the master!"

Yang Zaiwei's eyes became serious.

This short sentence can reflect the profoundness of the other party in Tubo culture. It was not easy to do this before Tubo destroyed the country, not to mention that Bon religion and local Buddhism are now absorbed and tolerated by Tang culture. This person is really talented Practical.

His identity could not be revealed, so he immediately concentrated on coping with it.

Leonti's eyes quickly became fiery, and the two sides had exchanges, and even proposed to exchange the "Tantra" of Tubo Bon and Buddhism with Western knowledge.

"All right!"

General Abu listened for a while, and saw that they were getting deeper and deeper, and he gradually couldn't understand, so he interrupted directly: "Both of you are knowledgeable scholars, and you should communicate more in the future, but now there is still a problem, which needs help your wisdom."

Yang Zaiwei was an assassin after all, it was already quite difficult to deal with it, so he took the opportunity to stop: "What's the problem, General?"

Leonti still wanted to continue the discussion, but was very sad to be interrupted, but he also showed a questioning look.

General Abu said: "This is a scandal. Just five days ago, the first dancer Lan Mashandi was unfortunately killed. Without her, we will be despised and made things difficult for us when we go to Tang."

Leonti was puzzled: "Why?"

General Abu said in a deep voice: "Tang people like to dance. This time, to celebrate the Tang Emperor's Christmas, Honglu Temple informed early on that the diplomatic missions of various countries must prepare unique dances for the Tang Emperor. The report was made half a year ago, and it was confirmed again a month ago, but there was a change at this time, which greatly damaged the embassy of the diplomatic mission..."

This kind of request is obviously high, especially for countries that are not vassals, but thinking of the power of Datang, everyone present can't help but remain silent.

Yang Zaiwei was secretly proud, knowingly asked: "That dancer is unique, is there no substitute?"

General Abu said: "There are many dancers with superb dancing skills, but the dance dedicated to Tang Huang is very special, and only Lanma Shandi can dance."

Leonti thought for a while and said: "I heard that the dances of Tang people are divided into "soft dance" and "healthy dance". The posture is vigorous, powerful, free and easy, I can try to compose a dance, combining the advantages of both, and use it to replace the dance repertoire!"

Yang Zaiwei looked sideways again, is he still not familiar with Datang? Even he only knows that officials in Datang should dance when they get promoted or receive awards, and he doesn't know how to divide it in such a detailed way, let alone directly choreograph.

General Abu was obviously a little surprised, but he still shook his head: "The dance of Lanmashandi incorporates the characteristics of the extinct Kucha and other countries, and also needs the musical instruments of those countries. The dance can be changed, but the musical instruments cannot be replaced temporarily."

When Governor Pu Ximi heard this, he interjected: "If this is the case, the general's lax guards have put the envoys in such an embarrassing situation, what do you want others to do?"

General Abu pointed out: "Things are not without opportunities to make up, they can take the place of Lanma Shanti!"

Yang Zaiwei looked in the direction and found that it was the group of women who were crammed together, he was a little puzzled.

Pu Ximi simply said: "Just rely on them? Lanma Shanti is not comparable to these mediocre dancers! Besides, you said just now that her dancing and musical instruments are irreplaceable. Isn't that contradictory?"

"They can't replace Lanma Shandi, but they can use Lanma Shanti's name to die in Tang Kingdom!"

General Abu said cruel words in an extremely flat tone: "Once 'Lanma Shandi' dies in the Tang Dynasty, it is the responsibility of the Tang people. In order to worry about my big-hearted dancer suppressing all the Tang dancers, do Such an act, in front of the envoys of various countries, the face of the Tang people will be lost, and the national prestige will be depleted!"

This statement may sound unbelievable, but it is precisely these strengths and weaknesses that are contested in diplomacy.

Yang Zaiwei recalled that the Tubo envoys in the past actually had similar behaviors, but they were spotted by that one in Liangzhou, the plot was thwarted, and they were eventually escorted to Chang'an in despair.

Now General Abu wants to repeat the same trick, but he is immediately opposed.

Pu Ximi said directly: "General, your idea is too naive. This will only backfire. Let the diplomatic mission be detained by the Tang State, and we will be the ones who lose face!"

Leonti objected politely: "This method is too risky, please forgive me for not agreeing..."

Yang Zaiwei clasped his hands together: "Amitabha!"

"You all disagree..."

After a moment of silence, General Abu smiled on his cold face: "Very good! This is the right idea. The internal guards of the Tang Dynasty are all-pervasive. The death of Lanma Shanti is probably caused by them. The Xie Chamber of Commerce of the Tang Dynasty I also know about this, if I really do that, it will only make it easy for the inner guard to get the credit!"

Yang Zaiwei knew that it was the wicked who first filed a complaint. In fact, the internal guards had only been in charge of monitoring countries, collecting intelligence and special products these years, and they no longer carried out frequent bribery and instigation of rebellion like in the past in Tubo.

Of course, if the opponent made a move, the inner guard's counterattack would be thunderous. Once Abu really thinks he is smart and wants to frame the death of the dancer, he will be greeted with an irreversible end.

But Abu is obviously aware of this, what he said just now was just a test, and the next thing is the real purpose, he stretched out his hand and continued to point to those dancers: "I think there are Tang people hidden in this group of dancers who are going to replace Lanma Shandi Internal guard!"

As soon as this remark came out, the three of them froze.

Pu Ximi was the first to ask, "Why?"

General Abu said: "Because this is a trap I set on purpose, the personnel of the Datang Chamber of Commerce must have reported the matter of Lanma Shandi to the inner guards, and even my plan just now has been known to them!"

"And with the internal guard's behavior style, there must be arrangements. The most effective way is of course to use the identity of dancers to infiltrate the envoys, and let us suffer the consequences. If it is a normal period, the identities of these dancers will be verified in detail. But now the envoys are about to leave, there should be no further delay, the inner guards will not miss this opportunity!"

"My plan will succeed because the opponent is strong enough!"

Hearing this, Yang Zaiwei's heart sank, and he realized that he had underestimated this giant iron tower man who was thick on the outside and thin on the inside.

This person deserves to be the core of the envoys as a general, and it really is no small matter. The fight with the inner guards started from the moment the news of his death was released.

The woman who was suspected of Lanma Shandi died in the warehouse of the Xie Chamber of Commerce, but General Abu gave Wang Wuze five days, which seemed to be tolerance, but in fact he deliberately let him pass the news.

Since the dance and musical instruments presented to the Tang Emperor had been passed on to Honglu Temple long ago, and now that they were about to leave, there was an accident. If the Dashi side did not want to lose face, they must take remedial measures.

In the past few days, General Abu has purposefully leaked his plan to the people around him. He can almost conclude that there must be the eyes and ears of Datang's inner guards in the top management of Dashi, and it is logical to let the other party know about the "remedy" here. plan".

Next, the tall and graceful dancer in the royal city will become the substitute of Lanma Shandi, and she is also planning to plot to disrupt the Emperor Tang's Qianqiu Festival. When I heard this news, I would never let it go, but I didn't expect to invite you into the urn, waiting here!

General Abu first looked at Yang Zaiwei and Leonti, and then brought Pu Ximi with him: "I hope to use the wisdom of the three to find out the inner guard of the Tang Dynasty, and must be captured alive. This is related to my next plan to really defeat the inner guard of the Tang Dynasty plan!"

Pu Ximi opened his mouth, as if he wanted to object, but after carefully looking at the big man, who was thick on the outside and thin on the inside, he finally showed a look of fear, and nodded slightly: "Okay!"

Leonti showed admiration: "I admire the general's wisdom, and I am willing to assist you to find the answer to this puzzle!"

Yang Zaiwei asked, "Is there a deadline?"

General Abu replied: "From Wangcheng to the border of the Tang Kingdom, the identity of the inner guard of the Tang people must be dug out!"

"That's okay..."

Yang Zaiwei felt relieved, he really left the royal city, once the situation was not good, he would directly resort to murder without giving the other party a chance to assassinate the inner guard, clasped his hands together, and Bao Xiang solemnly said: "I will help you!"

General Abu smiled all over his face: "Thank you!"

Just when the four members of the high-level envoys were finalizing the charter, no one expected that under the protection of layers of soldiers, one more person would appear quietly among the dancers.

Not only did the soldiers not notice it, but even the dancers who were standing together didn't realize that there was an extra one beside them.

Even if they lift each other's veils, there will be a face of a big food woman underneath.

"These 36 changes in the sky and 72 changes in the earth are really easy to use!"

All because of the art of transformation practiced by Xiao Hei after he transformed into form.

Even if he has only learned one kind of transformation of the earth demon so far, he can't avoid three disasters and nine calamities, but his face and body shape can be changed at will, just like wearing the most convenient human skin mask.

At this time, after the dimensionality reduction attack was implemented, Xiao Hei quietly followed the group of dancers, his eyes looked at the high-level officials of the diplomatic mission in the distance, and the corners of his mouth were raised, very excited:

"This mission has become more interesting, meow!"

(End of this chapter)