Although Li Xiang hated the invaders, he had to admit that some of the invaders' approaches were correct. As long as we can learn all these approaches, it will be no problem to control Fuso. After all, this kind of thinking is too advanced. If this kind of thinking appears in this world, it will be more than a thousand years later.
The Western powers at that time also had this kind of thinking. If a war was fought far away from the capital, it might not be a big deal for the rulers of a country. After all, it was not fought at their doorstep and was still very far away from us, so they would not agree to sign an unequal agreement.
But if the war comes to their doorstep, very close to the capital, or even starts directly in the capital, then it will be different for the rulers. They will definitely want to conclude a treaty as soon as possible. As long as the war does not reach the capital, even if they lose some land and money, it will be completely acceptable to them. But if the war starts in the capital, how can the rulers maintain their luxurious life?
Many rulers do not care about the lives of ordinary people, and for the entire country, losing a little unimportant territory and some money can avoid a war, which is completely acceptable to them. As for the historical infamy, they can't think so much about it now. They can get over the present things first. Who cares about the infamy in the future?
Despite the urgent journey, Prince Beigong Bai still arrived in Fukuoka in two days...
However, the Fukuoka before them was a little different from their impression. According to their thinking, the people here should be living in dire straits, and the security on the streets must be bad. There must be many people who oppose the rule of the Tang army, and even attacks on the army often occur.
But when they saw that the streets of Fukuoka had returned to their former state, they felt a little uncomfortable. Could it be that the people of the Tang Dynasty had bought off all these people? If so, then the Tang Dynasty must have its own methods. If they were used in other places, wouldn't it slowly erode the entire country?
Whether it is Fukuoka or Nagasaki, it is nothing more than a small piece of place for Fuso. It doesn’t matter to them to lose these two places, and they can continue to live there.
But if the Tang Dynasty has a complete system, if it is moved to other places, the land lost will become larger and larger. Will the entire Fuso still have a future?
"Go quickly."
Lord Suzuki didn't know what was in his mind when he was suddenly pushed by Prince Beigong Bai. It turned out that a group of people were coming from a distance. They should be the ones who had been contacted earlier, but the leader was actually that bastard Watanabe, followed by Fujii Jiro. These two people were originally officials of Fuso. Have they started to represent the Tang Dynasty now?
"Your Highness, Master Suzuki..."
When the two met Prince Beigong Bai and Suzuki Nakatasu, they still looked a little embarrassed. After all, they were originally officials of Fuso. Only more than two months had passed, and the two had become representatives of the Tang Dynasty. This was really funny.
Ahem…
Lord Suzuki wanted to say a few insults to the two of them, but Prince Beigong Bai immediately reminded him that we have just arrived in Fukuoka and our mission is to promote this cooperation and not let the war escalate. If the negotiations break down again because of your personal behavior, then the Tang army may capture the next provincial capital, and then our days will be even worse.
What's more, we are still on someone else's territory, and we are surrounded by soldiers from the Tang Dynasty. If we anger these two people, they might just arrest us. Don't think that people from the Tang Dynasty always follow the rules. If they did, why would they suddenly occupy our two prefectures?
"My Lords, how are you? I am accompanying the Prince to negotiate this time. I wonder what your identities are?"
Lord Suzuki lowered his voice and suppressed his emotions. If he were to return to his previous temper, he would first scold these two people and say, "You two are committing treason."
But at this moment, Lord Suzuki also wanted to conclude an agreement as soon as possible. If the agreement could not be signed quickly, the entire country would still be in turmoil. Prince Beigong Bai understood this best. If only Nagasaki was occupied, there would not be such a big shock. Now even Fukuoka has been occupied. Along the way, there has been no place without panic.
"In reply to Master Suzuki, we are following the orders of His Royal Highness the Great Tang Crown Prince and serving as interpreters for this negotiation. However, before the two sides begin the negotiations, our mission..."
Watanabe was a little embarrassed to explain the mission of the two. To put it bluntly, it was just to test the waters first. If it was the same as last time, then there would be no need to start the negotiations. According to the order of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty, they did not want to start the negotiations, but they also received orders from the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. It was just a punishment for Fuso and the war would not last too long. It was purely for the people of Fuso.
Many Fuso people have no doubt about the benevolence of the Tang Emperor. This is also the credit of the Fuso court. In the past, they have always been promoting the Tang Dynasty, and the Fuso court has also been imitating the Tang Dynasty. Whether it is daily habits or the palace where they live, they are basically learned from the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, when the Tang Emperor behaves benevolently, they naturally think it is true.
Originally, these high-level ruling classes would not believe it. The reason they promoted the Tang Dynasty was because the Tang Dynasty was more powerful. When their behavior and residence were the same as those of the Tang Dynasty, they thought they were as admired as the Tang Dynasty. But as the propaganda lasted for a long time, even the ruling class began to worship the Tang Dynasty.
"Thank you so much, His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty."
Prince Beigong Bai quickly bowed towards the west, as if Li Shimin could see it. In fact, this was not pretense, but a custom in the entire Fusang at that time.
"Let's go to the prepared inn first."
Jiro Fujii interrupted. He had no chance before, but now this guy wanted to show his presence. Since the Tang Dynasty had established a system of separation of military and politics, he was no longer Watanabe's subordinate, and both parties were now equal.
