bayedsolid Chapter 385: When friends come, we have wine; when enemies come, we have swords and guns.
Chapter 385: When friends come, we have wine; when enemies come, we have swords and guns.
Amidst the clamor, these envoys from Western Turkestan were ruthlessly dragged away by the Embroidered Uniform Guards.
For a moment, the entire Hanyuan Hall fell into deathly silence.
The envoys from various countries stood there in a daze, all of them with turbulent waves in their hearts. They whispered to each other, their voices full of confusion.
No one had expected that the Tang Dynasty would be so bold and resolute in the face of the provocation of the Western Turks, completely disregarding the daunting consequences of "going to war on two fronts."
After all, the difficulty of fighting on these two fronts at the same time is beyond words.
The complex supply lines alone have become an almost unsolvable problem, enough to make it difficult for any country to survive in the quagmire of war.
At this time, Muhammad slowly raised his head, his eyes flashing with surprise and doubt.
As an envoy from the Arab Empire, with his rich experience and profound insights, he knew better than anyone else present what unimaginable difficulties a big country would face if it wanted to open two battlefields.
A large-scale war is undoubtedly a heavy burden for the people in the country.
Even if the war progresses relatively smoothly and ends quickly, the people in the country will have to spend at least two years of hard work to make up for the huge consumption caused by the war.
As for Goguryeo, he had also learned about it through various channels. It was indeed a country that could not be underestimated, and its military strength was also very important.
It is unique in many aspects, including geographical environment and national resilience.
In his opinion, if the Tang Dynasty wants to conquer it, it will have to pay a heavy price.
Even in such a severe situation with internal and external troubles, the Tang Dynasty still showed such a tough attitude, which made him secretly guess.
Does the Tang Dynasty really possess immense strength and be able to confidently cope with the pressure of fighting on two fronts, or is it merely bluffing, using a seemingly tough exterior to cover up its potential internal crisis?
However, Muhammad did not dwell too much on this issue or think deeply about it.
At present, the Arab Empire and the Tang Dynasty are still maintaining a relatively stable and mutually beneficial friendly stage. As for the direction in which the relationship between the two countries will develop in the future, it is full of countless variables and uncertainties and is really difficult to predict.
Mr. Qi stood in the hall, his face always maintaining that elusive smile. His eyes were gentle but with an invisible deterrent force, slowly sweeping over the envoys from various countries present.
Everyone, do not panic or be afraid. Our Tang Dynasty has been renowned throughout the world for its rites and etiquette, and has always upheld the principle of peaceful coexistence with your countries."
His voice was calm, and after a slight pause, his eyes swept over the envoys from small countries intentionally or unintentionally.
"Most of you here are from vassal states of the Tang Dynasty. As the suzerain state, the Tang Dynasty has cared deeply for you over the years. Has it ever wronged you in the slightest?"
"Those boxes of exquisite colored glass that we reward you with every year are all genuine treasures. How could they be fake?"
Upon hearing Mr. Qi's words, the envoys from small nations like Johor and Dharabhidharma were like their sensitive nerves were touched. They immediately jumped out of the crowd, their faces full of flattery, and shouted at the top of their voices: "Long live the Tang Dynasty! Long live His Majesty!"
The sound echoed for a long time in the spacious and grand Hanyuan Hall, and seemed particularly loud.
Mr. Qi looked at their exaggerated performance, and the smile on his face became more and more intense and profound.
"In our Tang Dynasty, we have always been particular about welcoming friends with fine wine and treating them as honored guests."
"And if the enemy dares to attack, they will be met with nothing but razor-sharp swords and spears."
"Today, all of you who have come here are our distinguished guests and friends of the Tang Dynasty. Naturally, we have already prepared delicious wine for you to enjoy."
Having said this, his eyes suddenly became sharp, scanning the faces of everyone present one by one.
"However, if there are those with ill intentions and ulterior motives who wish to test the sharpness of our Tang Dynasty's weapons and whether they can be easily provoked, then feel free to come and give it a try."
"Let alone just one of your countries, even if all of you unite and mobilize all your forces and resources, the Tang Dynasty will not be afraid. We will surely make sure you never return!"
After Mr. Qi finished these magnificent words, his eyes began to slowly wander over the table in front of the envoys, which was filled with delicious food.
For a moment, the hall was extremely quiet.
Perhaps today's fierce confrontation made Mr. Qi feel a little tired. He raised his hand slightly, covered his mouth gently, and yawned loudly.
"Everyone, this Grand Master solemnly advises you not to seek trouble for yourselves. It is better to take care of yourselves and not do anything extremely foolish."
There was a hint of laziness in his voice, yet it was full of authority.
"My Great Tang is now vast and rich in resources. The land of China is filled with treasures and all kinds of rare and exotic things. How could we look down on your barren and desolate land?
You know, nowadays, the queue of small countries that want to become vassal states of the Tang Dynasty is almost endless. The Tang Dynasty is a little tired of these requests and is too lazy to accept them one by one.
After hearing what Mr. Qi said, the envoys suddenly woke up from their dream and realized that every word he said was true!
Becoming a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty is already fraught with difficulties and requires going through many rigorous screenings.
But now, wanting the Tang Dynasty to take the initiative to invade their land is simply a pipe dream and as difficult as climbing to the sky.
It seems that the envoys from Western Turkestan were really stupid. They actually tried to mislead everyone with their narrow-minded and short-sighted ideas, putting everyone in such an embarrassing situation.
Mr. Qi's words wiped out almost all the ambitions that had been brewing in these people's hearts, and made them completely give up those unrealistic ideas at that moment.