Xia Hongsheng took over this errand and discussed with those "diplomats" of the Tang Dynasty in the Honglu Temple how to negotiate with Xue Yantuo's envoys. Xia Hongsheng set a tone, that is, Xue Yantuo could not get the help of the Tang Dynasty just by claiming to be a minister, and wanted the Tang Dynasty to recognize Xue Yantuo's independence, declare Xue Yantuo a vassal of the Tang Dynasty, and let the Turks beat the dog to see the master, and did not dare to rashly suppress Xue Yantuo to establish a state, Xue Yantuo must pay a higher bargaining chip.

Although the shopkeeper Wang didn't understand the addition, he knew how to bargain, and put forward the difficulty that Datang should be put out first, so that the other party knew that this business was not easy to do, and he could talk about the asking price later. Xue Yantuo is here to buy the protection of Datang, so tell Xue Yantuo first, if you want to give Xue Yantuo protection, what kind of difficulties will it cause to Datang, what kind of trouble will it cause, let them know that this thing is not easy to buy, it's not that I'm not cheap for you, it's really can't be cheaper.

Although what the shopkeeper said was about doing business and buying things, if Xia Hongsheng and these people from Honglu Temple couldn't even draw inferences from them, then don't go to negotiation.

"Master Hou, visit Malay to report, Xue Yantuo's mission will arrive in Chang'an City in two hours at the latest." An official from Honglu Temple said to Xia Hongsheng.

Xia Hongsheng nodded, and turned to ask Qi Yong: "What about the people of the honor guard of the military academy?" Probably already on the move? ”

"Back to Gongzi, after receiving Gongzi's order, Ma Yuan immediately gathered the honor guard and set off, and at this time I think I am already waiting under Chang'an City." Qi Yong said to Xia Hongsheng that it was he who took Xia Hongsheng's order to the military academy to convey it.

"Good." Xia Hongsheng nodded: "What about the special combat team?" It's also here! ”

"Yes, after General Duan got the letter from the son, he immediately gathered a lot of people and set off, and he must have been waiting for the son at this time." Qi Yong nodded.

Xia Hongsheng was very satisfied: "Very good, this is for Xue Yantuo to see the majesty of the Tang Dynasty soldiers." ”

Hearing Xia Hongsheng say this, an official from Honglu Temple next to him raised his own question: "This ...... Qi Xiahou. The reception of envoys, according to the status of their country and the Tang Dynasty, and the degree of friendship, all have different specifications. If it does not follow the specifications, it is overstepping. Why didn't Xia Hou obey the rules, but instead called the cadets of the military academy and the people of the special combat team to come and greet him? Greeted by soldiers. I'm afraid Xue Yantuo will be dissatisfied! ”

Xia Hongsheng nodded: "Hey, we are in business, and we don't welcome old friends." I just have to give them a dismount! As soon as they came, they saw the power of the Tang Dynasty, and they had palpitations, and they did not negotiate, so they immediately became weak, and they had no confidence to speak in the future, and they did not dare to make a mistake. Second, let's go. It is also necessary to let them see the prestige of the Tang generals, make them firmly believe that the Turks are not the opponents of the Tang Dynasty, and strengthen their idea of joining the Tang Dynasty to prevent the Turks. In this way, even if the conditions we put forward were a little too much, they could only accept it when they thought of the strength of Datang. ”

Xia Hongsheng's words made everyone around him stunned, and then, a few people said very approvingly: "Not bad! Not bad! That's exactly how it should be! Xiahou is so strategic! ”

Xia Hongsheng looked at these people. These people don't seem to have the "baggage of saints", diplomacy. It just needs people who are loyal to the country and have a thick face to deal with it. I don't know how loyal they are to Datang, or if they are a few malleable talents, they turned back to Tang Jian and said.

"Everyone, let's go too." Xia Hongsheng said, and then walked out of Chang'an City with the people of Honglu Temple and waited outside the city gate.

Outside the city gates. Sure enough, I saw Duan Zan leading the people of the special combat team, and Ma Zhou with the honor guard of the military academy and some students, who were already waiting there.

Seeing Xia Hongsheng come out, Duan Zan and Ma Zhou stepped forward.

"Received a hundred people, is it enough? Not enough to call again! Duan Zan pointed very proudly and pointed over there in a neat lineup. A member of the fully equipped Datang Blade Special Combat Team, said.

Xia Hongsheng rolled his eyes when he saw his smug look, and said, "It's enough, and I'm not here to fight." When the time comes, let people let out the momentum. ”

turned around and explained to Ma Zhou: "Our honor guard is on both sides, how are they practicing those movements and postures?" This is the first time that our honor guard has officially pulled it out to greet outsiders, and we must not lose the face of Datang. ”

"Although rest assured, these honor guards are well aware of this honor and have practiced very hard. Zhou dared to vouch that they would not make a mistake even if they closed their eyes. Ma Zhou said very firmly.

Xia Hongsheng nodded, looking at Duan Zhan's Dese, Ma Zhou's determination, well, the Tang people should have this self-confidence!

A hundred special combat troops, more than a hundred honor guards, and a number of orchestras, lined up on both sides, stood straight, like spears stuck straight into the ground, and did not move at all, even if the sun was already scorching early, they could not make a single move.

At noon, suddenly, a flag suddenly appeared near the sight, which was the banner of the Tang Dynasty. Later, another banner appeared, and a dark green wolf head appeared on it, which was Xue Yantuo's envoy.

Everyone was in good spirits, and immediately tidied up their clothes, and Xia Hongsheng glanced at Duan Zhan. Duan Zan immediately understood, beckoned the soldiers around him to get on the horse, whipped the horse, galloped over, and was about to rush in front of them, before he slammed the horse, and the horse neighed when he stepped off the horse, Duan Zan rode on the horse, and asked in a low voice: "A certain is the right feather of the Tang Dynasty, Lin Wei folded and rushed to Duan Zhan, the captain, but the one who came is Xue Yantuo's envoy?!" ”

But I saw a man with a Turkic face coming out of the group, but he was wearing Hanfu, and he bowed to the front and said, "Xue Yantuo's envoy Zagu, meet this Tang general." ”

Duan Zan turned over and dismounted, returned a salute, and said: "The last general is polite, welcome to Chang'an, there is a Datang in front of you who has already lined up to greet you." Lord Envoys, Ambassadors, please! ”

The crowd walked forward and began to come to the middle of the honor guards standing on either side.

"Datang Royal Honor Guard, salute to foreign guests!" At the moment when the envoys passed, a sound like thunder suddenly exploded, and then the soldiers on both sides of him suddenly drew out their honor guards and brushed them on their chests, and shouted again, the sound was like thunder, and the movements were uniform, like a person, and the group of envoys were startled.

The members of the legation passed by in turn, and the people on both sides shouted in turn.

"This is my Tang Royal Honor Guard, and it is a noble etiquette when welcoming friends." Duan Zan smiled, his eyes full of confidence swept towards the envoys, and introduced to the envoys who were a little stunned by the roar and the uniform movements of the same person. (To be continued.) )