Chapter 342: Negotiations between the Persian Empire and the Liang State
"Your Persian Empire and our Liang Kingdom are originally a family!" Xiao Yan said.
"Family? No way? How are we a family? Said the envoy of the Persian Empire.
"What a family! Aren't you also Aryans in the Persian Empire? Shang Dynasty. The wife of the Shang king Wending opened up a territory in the northwest, and she once fought against you Aryans! Xiao Yan said.
The messenger laughed, "Yes! Our Aryan ancestors are the defeated generals of your Central Plains! ”
"Not necessarily. You Aryans also have generals in Wei! Xiao Yan said.
"Is there one?" The messenger asked.
"Yes! Isn't that what General Erzhurong is? He's still the master of Wei! Xiao Yan said.
He thought to himself: If he can unite with the Persian Empire to flank Wei, then the hegemony can be achieved! The Central Plains can be recovered!
Liang Guo can unify the world!
"You mean Erzhurong! He is indeed a generation of heroes! I think so too! Said the envoy of the Persian Empire.
"Erzhurong is of a different race. It's the Hu people. He was brutal and unkind. However, he is a very talented person in the Wei State! Xiao Yan said.
"Talented. I thought: Er Zhurong should become the most powerful general of Wei. Although, his current official position is not high. However, it was only a matter of time before he seized the Jiangshan Sheji of the Wei State! Said the envoy of the Persian Empire.
Xiao Yan thought to himself: Why did the envoy of the Persian Empire have such a high opinion of Er Zhurong?
Could it be that the Persian Empire has long been secretly communicating with Erzhurong? Or is it something else?
"Er Zhurong was not very loyal to Wei either. However, he is indeed a hero! Xiao Yan said.
"Heroes? Er Zhurong was supposed to rule the Wei state. His army is the most powerful in the world! Said the envoy of the Persian Empire.
"The most powerful? Have you neglected our Liang Kingdom? Xiao Yan asked.
He thought to himself: The envoy of the Persian Empire is really real! I actually said that in front of me!
"The Liang State has a dense water network, similar to the Eastern Wu in the Three Kingdoms era, so it can defend against the powerful cavalry of the Wei State. Otherwise, if you fight on the plains. I'm afraid you've already been defeated! Said the envoy of the Persian Empire.
"Defeated, it seems that the envoy does not know something! When I was a general in the Qi State of the previous dynasty, I personally led the army to defeat the Wei cavalry many times! Back then, even Emperor Xiaowen, who was powerful in the Wei Kingdom, was defeated by me! Xiao Yan said.
"Your Majesty uses defeat, the word is very inaccurate. As far as I know, in fact, His Majesty did not defeat the Wei State, His Majesty only defeated the vanguard of the Wei State. Moreover, later Emperor Xiaowen was also worried about the rebellion of the capital Luoyang before returning! Said the envoy of the Persian Empire.
He thought to himself: Your Majesty is still too confident!
"Does the envoy mean that if I really confront the Wei army, I will basically be defeated?" Xiao Yan asked.
"Defeat is not necessarily. But he must have killed 10,000 enemies and lost 8,000 himself. Said the envoy of the Persian Empire.
"Why don't I believe it? Since the reform of Emperor Xiaowen, the Wei State has long lost the combat effectiveness of the grassland warriors! How can it be possible to beat our Liang Kingdom? Xiao Yan said.
"Your Majesty, you're still too confident! The military strength of the Northern Dynasties was far superior to that of the Southern Dynasties. All the countries in the Western Regions submitted to the Northern Dynasty! Said the envoy of the Persian Empire.
"In that case, why didn't His Excellency the Persian Empire's envoy go to the Northern Dynasty Wei to ask for help? Isn't Wei closer to your Persian Empire? Xiao Yan asked.
"Closer? Oh, yes! However, Wei would not have fought against Byzantium. Because once the war with Byzantium, the overland Silk Road of Wei stopped. Then foreign trade will not be possible! And if you Liang attack Byzantium, you don't have to worry about the overland Silk Road. Kill from Southwestern India! As far as I know, India has good relations with your Liang State. India's master Bodhidharma has come to your country! Said the envoy of the Persian Empire.
"Yes! However, our Liang and India are not allies, do you really think that the Indian Congress will let our Liang army's troops pass through their country? Does India believe in us that way? Xiao Yan said.
"Don't worry about that. Our Persian Empire will send people to convince the kings of India! Said the envoy of the Persian Empire.
Xiao Yan thought to himself: If I agree to this ridiculous request, then I will be brain-dead!
The Byzantine Empire was so far away, even if the Liang army got there, it would already be sleepy and tired! Can there still be a war? Aren't you waiting to die?
"Will the kings of India listen to you? Why don't I believe it? Today's India is not the Mauryan period! It's already falling apart! So many countries, can you convince them? Xiao Yan looked at the envoy of the Persian Empire in front of him suspiciously.
He thought to himself, "Just break it up!" I don't believe it, you have the ability! Besides, if you had this talent, you would have persuaded the Indian countries to send troops to Byzantium!
"Yes! Since I have asked Your Majesty to attack Byzantium, I am confident that the countries of India will also send troops to help. It's a pity that they are not as strong as Liang Guo! Said the envoy of the Persian Empire.
"Is our Liang Kingdom very strong? Didn't you say that our Liang State is not as good as Wei State? Then you should go to Wei Guo! Xiao Yan said provocatively.
He thought to himself: Since you humiliate our Liang Guo like this! I don't need to accede to your ridiculous requests! After all, we are all for the good of our country!
The messenger continued: "This is the jewel of our Persian Empire, and there are specialties! ”
The little guy in the back took out the boxes one by one, opened them and saw that they were full of gems.
"Is this a specialty of your Persian Empire?" Xiao Yan asked.
He thought to himself: The Persian Empire is really rich, and there are so many gems!
The envoy took out a night pearl the size of a goose egg and said, "This is the night pearl abundant in our Persian Empire, and I have given it to Your Majesty!" ”
I saw that night pearl exuding a blazing red light, and a golden dragon flew up!
Xiao Yan felt the temperature of the Night Pearl. He thought to himself: the Persian Empire has such a treasure! The Persian Empire is truly full of gold!
Not bad! Not bad!
"It's so different! I didn't expect the Persian Empire to be so glorious! I really want to do business with the Persian Empire! Xiao Yan said with a smile.
"Your Majesty can help us destroy the Byzantine Empire. All the treasures of the Byzantine Empire can be given to Your Majesty! The messenger seduced.
"Really? Is it possible to sign a contract? Xiao Yan asked.
The messenger took out a piece of parchment.
"Your Majesty, this is the covenant with the Liang State drafted by our king. As long as Liang can unite with us and fight against the Byzantine Empire together. After the deed is completed, the treasures of the entire Byzantine Empire can be owned by your Liang Kingdom! Said the envoy of the Persian Empire.
"What about the land? To whom did the land of the Byzantine Empire go? Xiao Yan asked.
"Of course the land is given to us!" Said the messenger of the Persian Empire.
"That's not worth it! We, the Liang State, sent manpower and material resources to help you destroy the Byzantine Empire, but you treated us like this. I can't say it! Xiao Yan said.