The mysterious bird of destiny, the beginning of China

Chapter 160 I, Zhao Tuo, have met His Highness the Divine Bird!
"Where is the King of Nanyue?"

For a moment, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che's majestic voice echoed in the palace, and he was heard asking the waiter on the side.

"Back to Your Majesty, according to the message sent by Hong Ling's messenger, the King of Nanyue has arrived at Chang'an City and is heading towards the Imperial City!"

The civil and military officials continued to wait for the King of Nanyue. After a while, a waiter came to announce that the King of Nanyue had arrived at the palace.

Hearing this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che looked at the ministers in the hall and said, "Everyone, please come with me to greet us!"

After saying that, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che stood up and walked out of the hall.

Seeing this, the ministers in the main hall also stood up and followed Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che.

The visitor was only Zhao Tuo, the King of Nanyue, and Liu Che was the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, so he should not have welcomed the King of Nanyue in person, but Liu Che did so anyway.

Everyone came to the huge square outside Weiyang Palace. The huge Weiyang Palace stood on the ground like a wild beast. At the palace gate in front, they saw six carriages driving slowly.

When they arrived not far away, they stopped steadily.

Then, he saw an old man getting out of the emperor's car with the help of a waiter.

"My lord, Zhao Tuo, King of South Vietnam, has met your Majesty!"

The King of Nanyue was unable to move and was like a candle in the wind, about to be extinguished.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che, originally had some illusions about Zhao Tuo, the king of South Vietnam. He imagined that Zhao Tuo was also a king. He thought that Zhao Tuo must have a different demeanor if he could become king in the troubled times of the late Qin Dynasty.

He never thought that after seeing him with his own eyes, he looked like an ordinary old man, which made him a little disappointed.

"Please get up!"

"In the Han Dynasty, it is obvious that senior officials do not kneel down. The King of Nanyue is now a hundred years old and should be regarded as an elder!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che even stepped forward to help him personally.

"The Han Dynasty is a country of etiquette and respects teachers. Your Majesty governs the country with filial piety, which is admirable!"

Zhao Tuo, the king of South Vietnam, had gray hair and wrinkles on his face, but he still spoke in an organized manner and was energetic. When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che personally helped him, he quickly waved his hand respectfully and refused.

Seeing this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che stopped forcing him and invited Zhao Tuo, King of South Vietnam, to enter the palace.

As the king of a dependent country, being able to come to the Han Dynasty in person originally represented a kind of courage, which made Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, admire him.

And Liu Che also had a plan in his heart for the South Vietnam Kingdom, so that's why he did this.

After everyone returned to the Weiyang Palace and asked Zhao Tuo, King of Nanyue, to sit in front of a specially set table, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Checai said: "The Han Dynasty and the Kingdom of Nanyue are both Chinese people. During the Qin Dynasty, the King of Nanyue was the Qin Army. General, guard South Vietnam, and for the sake of China, guard the south, and make the land of Baiyue in the south receive Chinese etiquette and enlightenment, which will be a contribution to all generations!"

Hearing the praise from Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Nanyue King Zhao Tuo had a smile on his face, and then said: "Things that happened in the past are now vividly remembered."

"I just remember that during the Qin Dynasty, I was a general of Qin, and I led the army to guard the land of South Vietnam under the orders of the First Emperor. Once during the Qin Dynasty, I was lucky enough to see the sacred bird, and the sacred bird once said: 'The people of China should always be united as one!' , Therefore, we in South Vietnam are willing to respect the Han Dynasty as our sect!"

"The words of the divine bird are truly insightful!"

After hearing this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che also sighed from the bottom of his heart.

I never thought that the words of the divine bird during the Qin Dynasty would indirectly cause the current Nanyue Kingdom to become a vassal of the Han Dynasty.

If Zhao Tuo, the king of South Vietnam, had never heard the words of the divine bird, I am afraid that the South Vietnam country would not easily surrender to the Han Dynasty.

Thinking of this, Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, sighed: "The merits of the First Emperor should be remembered from generation to generation. However, it is really a pity that Qin II died. And now the Han Dynasty should learn from the lessons of Qin."

"However, the martial arts of the Qin Dynasty were so powerful. The arrival of Qin's warriors prevented the Hu people from going south to herd horses. Moreover, the territory of the Qin Dynasty was so vast!"

"Not to mention that the north of the Han Dynasty is now bullied by the Xiongnu. During the Qin Dynasty, all the territory was occupied by the Xiongnu. In the south, there are countries such as Dongou and Minyue..."

Having said this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che stopped talking and stopped talking.

Later, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che looked at Zhao Tuo, the king of Nanyue, with concern and said: "The king of Nanyue is old and tired from traveling and traveling. Please go and rest first. After the king of Nanyue recharges his energy, I will personally lead the king of Nanyue there. Meet the divine bird!"

"good!"

Nanyue King Zhao Tuo nodded, and then went to rest under the leadership of the waiter.

After the King of Nanyue disappeared, the ministers said, "The King of Nanyue is already a hundred years old. It's really not easy!"

"A hundred years old is really enviable!"

"But the King of Nanyue actually dared to come to Chang'an alone, with only a dozen guards, which is commendable for his courage!"

"This is a respectful country!"

"..."

When everyone saw that the South Vietnamese King Zhao Tuo was so respectful to the Han Emperor, they did not hesitate to praise him.

However, Dou Ying and others heard other meanings from the conversation between Han Wu Emperor Liu Che and Nanyue King Zhao Tuo just now.

Dou Ying couldn't help but look at the emperor above, and then stepped out and said: "Your Majesty, when I saw the arrival of the King of Nanyue just now, I felt a little sigh in my heart..."

"Oh? I wonder what Aiqing feels?"

Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, had a look of curiosity on his face, and the eyes of others also focused on Dou Ying.

"I just lamented that the Qin Dynasty's military front was so sharp because it was protected by a divine bird, and now the Han Dynasty also has a divine bird coming. Therefore, the Han's military front will definitely be sharp in the future!"

"Today the King of Nanyue comes to Chang'an, which is a blessing for the great man to be protected by the divine bird!"

When Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, heard Dou Ying's words, he naturally heard the hidden meaning in Dou Ying's words.

It is nothing more than that the Han Dynasty should unify the southern countries and achieve true unification.

This was almost in line with the wishes of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che, so he looked at Dou Ying with even more appreciation.

After the ministers listened to Dou Ying's words, Tian Fu came out and said: "The words of the Taiwei are extremely correct. I have been dealing with government affairs recently, but I have seen that the Minyue Kingdom has repeatedly sent troops to invade the border of the Dongou Kingdom. From this point of view, Your Majesty should Order him to be held accountable!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che immediately spoke out and said: "In this case, Prime Minister Tian will make a decree to rebuke the king of Minyue and ask him to be more stable and not to attack Dongou again. Otherwise, when the Han army arrives, there will be no more Minyue." country!"

Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, took advantage of the situation and directly expressed his thoughts.How could he not know about Minyue's invasion of Dongou? He was just looking for a reason to destroy Minyue and incorporate the land of Minyue into the territory of the Han Dynasty!

And if the Han Dynasty can get the land of Fujian and Yue, it can control Dongou in the north and threaten South Vietnam in the west. As for Yelang and Dian Kingdom in the southwest, it will be easy!
At that time, the true unification of the Han Dynasty and the imperial meeting will truly appear!

But now, it seems that the plots of the southern countries have become much easier. After all, the South Vietnamese King Zhao Tuo has taken the initiative to come to Chang'an City.

……

The summer is hot and the sun is high.

The sun shines on the earth, making the young leaves on the trees more delicate.

One by one, the hairpin chariots slowly left the palace, then left Chang'an City and headed out of the city.After the chariot was driven away, there were tall Han soldiers guarding it, and there were also palace maids and attendants following behind to serve on the left and right.

The canopy is luxurious and majestic, and this is the royal carriage for traveling.

The civilians on both sides of the street quickly moved out of the way, saluting respectfully and discussing where His Majesty wanted to go.

"Seeing that His Majesty came out of the east gate, he should have gone to the Lishan Divine Bird Palace!"

"Lishan Divine Bird Palace!"

"I heard that the South Vietnamese King Zhao Tuo arrived in Chang'an yesterday. Today, he must be going to the Divine Bird Palace!"

"The King of Nanyue, Zhao Tuo, was from the Qin Dynasty. He once saw the sacred bird in the Qin Dynasty. Therefore, he came to Han this time to see the sacred bird!"

"The King of Nanyue is actually from the Qin Dynasty? He is really an ancient person!" "How old is the King of Nanyue now?"

"At least one hundred and five!"

……

The people were discussing, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che sat in the carriage and went to Lishan Mountain.

During the Qin Dynasty, Lishan Mountain was a forbidden area for the Qin State, but at this time, the Han Dynasty also became a forbidden area because of the sacred bird.

However, there are still people living under Lishan Mountain.

But there are no people settled on Lishan Mountain.

Only the soldiers guarding Lishan live here day and night.

On weekdays, there is tranquility on Lishan Mountain, perhaps because of the presence of divine birds. There are flocks of various birds on Lishan Mountain, chirping and singing natural music.

However, today, things suddenly became lively under Lishan Mountain, with the sound of carriages rolling and the crisp clicking sound of horse hooves on the stone slabs coming from the symphony.

Under Lishan Mountain, the generals who had guarded this place for generations had been waiting again. A general named Qin was wearing armor, waiting for the arrival of Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

"In front of you is the Lishan Divine Bird Palace!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che got off the carriage, and the King of Nanyue Zhao Tuo also came down early and stood in front of the steps of Lishan Mountain.

His old-looking eyes stared blankly at Lishan, looking up.

After a moment, he said to Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, "It's still the same as before..."

Hearing this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che smiled and said: "The Han Dynasty treats the sacred bird with respect, and the Qin Dynasty Divine Bird Palace will naturally protect it!"

Afterwards, the two slowly climbed up Lishan Mountain and stepped on the ancient steps. It seemed that in an instant, they returned to the powerful empire of the past!
Zhao Tuo was filled with emotion and walked up silently. At this moment, he saw the general guarding the Bird Palace beside him.

He looked puzzled, and then asked: "General Han, tell me your last name!"

"The last general's surname is Qin!"

"The surname Qin..."

Zhao Tuo was stunned for a moment, then said: "Do you recognize Qin Tian?"

"Qin Tian is the last general's grandfather!"

"I see……"

Zhao Tuo lamented that Qin Tian once guarded the Bird Palace and had wine with him. He never thought that when he came back again, he would be old.

Although he already knew the answer in his heart, he still couldn't help but ask, "I wonder if Qin Tian..."

"Grandpa has been dead for a long time!"

Zhao Tuo: "..."

Zhao Tuo didn't know that the Qin Tian he was talking about died in order to protect the Bird Palace, died for the country he was loyal to, and died early in the dispute.

Before Zhao Tuo followed Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to the side hall of the Divine Bird Hall, he was only a dozen steps away from the main hall.

It seemed that because he was about to see the divine bird again, Zhao Tuo couldn't help but tremble a little. The two stood for a moment, looking at the majestic Bird Palace, which was built in the style of the Qin Dynasty, which made people sigh.

"Let's go!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che invited Zhao Tuo. They no longer followed the waiter behind them, and they both entered alone.

The moment he stepped into the Divine Bird Temple, Zhao Tuo seemed to have regained his energy again, and his back was straightened a bit. His cloudy eyes searched the Divine Bird Temple, and then, on top of a bronze sacred tree, he saw Arriving at that familiar figure.

Zhao Tuo was already prepared for the divine bird's feathers to turn white.

After all, in the Qin Dynasty, the divine bird had changed the color of its feathers, and it would not be unusual for it to change again now.

"I've seen the magical bird!"

Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, bowed respectfully.Zhao Tuo, who was on the side, suddenly knelt on the ground the moment he saw the divine bird, his whole body fell to the ground, and his forehead fell on the cold floor.

"I, Zhao Tuo, have met His Majesty the Divine Bird!"

During the Qin Dynasty, the sacred bird was named the national bird, so it was called "Your Highness."

Bai Zhi looked at the octogenarian man below in surprise. Hearing this familiar name again, he felt a little sigh in his heart.

The huge palace fell into a brief silence, and the brief silence seemed to have passed for a long time.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che looked at Zhao Tuo, King of South Vietnam, beside him, and was surprised by Zhao Tuo's respect for the sacred bird and the name he gave to the sacred bird.

"I never thought that I could see people from the past here..."

At this moment, the voice of the divine bird finally came from above his head, making South Vietnam King Zhao Tuo's tense body relax.

"You are already a hundred years old, get up and sit aside to talk!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Divine Bird!"

Zhao Tuo, the king of South Vietnam, stood up with difficulty. Seeing this, Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, quickly stepped forward to help him. Then, the two sat together at the table in the palace.

Bai Zhi was sitting on the bronze sacred tree, exuding a faint holy light. He looked at Zhao Tuo below and asked: "I have also heard about the things outside. Now that you are the king of South Vietnam, you can be considered successful. As for what I won’t ask you about the past. I wonder what the purpose of your coming here is."

"I would like to let His Majesty the Divine Bird know that I was once ordered by the First Emperor to conquer the land of Baiyue and guard the land of Baiyue. The First Emperor knew very well that the people of Baiyue were unruly and untamable, so he asked his ministers to do some good in the land of Baiyue. Educate with Chinese etiquette.”

"However, the effect was minimal."

"Then after the princess became the prime minister, she received a secret edict from the prime minister, telling her not to return with her troops..."

"Princess of Zhenguo..."

Bai Zhi was a little surprised.

But I heard Zhao Tuo, the king of South Vietnam, continue: "In order to prevent the business from being ruined for more than ten years, I took the land and became the king..."

"Ok!"

Bai Zhi nodded. He accepted this statement.

"Then why did you come back this time? To join the Han Dynasty and restore the unity of the land of Qin Dynasty?"

Bai Zhi asked directly.

"This……"

Hearing the words of the divine bird, Zhao Tuo was stunned for a moment. He did not expect that the divine bird would say it directly. Then, a look of embarrassment appeared on his face and he said:

"His Majesty the Divine Bird, I don't know that if the Divine Bird Palace descended into the world a few years ago, I would have led the entire South Vietnam Kingdom to truly surrender to the Han Dynasty. However, although I am still the King of Nanyue at this time, many political affairs in the country have been handed over to my grandson. ——Zhao Hu.”

"Then what does your grandson think? Does he yearn for China?"

"Although my grandson Zhao Hu was born and raised in South Vietnam, he still loves Chinese clothes. However, the surrender of the whole country is of great importance. Even I, the King of South Vietnam, may have many constraints..."

"In that case, I will give you a red fruit to help you regain your youth and have the power to regain power!"

(End of this chapter)