I'm a marquis in Datang

In a short period of time, Waldo even learned Mandarin.

He can speak the main mandarin fluently.

It's just that Waldo still doesn't know much about other slightly more complicated words.After Waldo stood still, he said in the official words of Tang Dynasty: "Valdo, the diplomatic envoy of the Persian Empire, has seen the Prime Minister."

Fang Xuanling's mind was full of thoughts, because the Tang Dynasty had penetrated more into the Western Regions, so he also knew something about the Persian country in the far west, so Fang Xuanling was not surprised to hear Waldo's words.

Furthermore, Datang was the center of all nations, and Chang'an was the most prosperous and prosperous place, gathering countless businessmen.

Among these merchants, there were also people from Persia.

And people from other countries.

So Fang Xuanling seemed very calm.

Chapter 1126 Valdo's Ambition

Valdor's ambition

Fang Xuanling nodded and said, "Your Excellency Waldo, are you here on behalf of Persia?"

"Yes!"

Waldo said sternly: "I come to Chang'an now to represent the Persian country. And I came because my Persian country saw the strength of the Xia country and needed to suppress it. Especially the current Tang Dynasty is not inferior to the Xia country. So the two of us can become allies and attack Xia together."

Hearing this, Fang Xuanling had a thoughtful look on his face.

Alliance of two countries.

Attack Du Qi's Xia Kingdom together.

As the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, Fang Xuanling is not a fledgling person, he knows the interests between countries.If Persia is not driven by interests, it is impossible to unite with Datang.In addition, if Persia really wanted to attack Xia, it could attack alone, even if it didn't unite with Tang Dynasty, it would have no effect.

So Fang Xuanling thought for a while, and he had already made a decision in his heart.He smiled slightly, and said: "Your Excellency Waldo, Persia must have needs. Tell me, what conditions does Persia need, and we will jointly attack Xia. If Persia didn't ask for it, it would not want to fight with me." Tang Lianhe. Because at this time, Persia united with Datang to attack Xia, which is tantamount to sharing the pressure for Datang."

When Waldo heard this, he froze for a moment, because Fang Xuanling saw through the essence of the matter at a glance.

See through what he wants.

Waldo smiled and said: "President Fang is indeed the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, he is indeed powerful."

Fang Xuanling said: "What do you want?"

Waldo said: "My country of Persia needs the formula and production method of gunpowder, as long as Datang gives this weapon. Then, my country of Persia will send troops to attack the country of Xia. At that time, my country of Persia and the country of Tang will jointly send troops. Xia Guo is powerful, but in the end, Du Qi will definitely not be able to withstand our attacks."

After Fang Xuanling heard it, he sneered and said, "Your Excellency really has a good appetite. You want the formula of gunpowder as soon as you open your mouth. Why don't you go to Xia Guo and ask Du Qi for it!"

Waldo said: "If Du Qi is willing to give it, I, the Persian Kingdom, would have sent troops with the Xia Kingdom a long time ago."

Fang Xuanling was silent for a moment, then said: "I can't reply you immediately on this matter, I need to ask His Majesty for instructions."

Waldo said: "Actually, this matter is a big one. I believe that the Minister of the Household must not be able to make a decision. Therefore, I beg the Minister of the Household to take me into the palace. I want to enter the palace to meet the Emperor and talk to the Emperor. This matter."

Fang Xuanling said: "Okay, I will take you into the palace."

He has some understanding of the situation in Persia, which is a big country in the west.

Strength is not weak.

If the Persian state is willing to send troops, that is excellent.

Fang Xuanling left Fang's house with Waldo, and went straight into the palace.When he arrived outside the palace, he asked for an audience. Li Shimin let Fang Xuanling in, while Waldo waited outside the palace temporarily.

When Fang Xuanling saw Li Shimin, he bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin said: "Xuanling doesn't need to be too polite. You have just returned to the palace not long ago. Could it be that you have already thought of a way to break the current deadlock?"

Fang Xuanling said seriously: "Your Majesty, I haven't thought of a solution yet. But there is one matter that does involve a war with Du Qi, so I came to report immediately."

Li Shimin said: "What's the matter?"

Now the war with Xia Guo is already Li Shimin's heart disease.The Great Tang fought repeatedly and suffered countless losses. It would be a bit militaristic to call up the government soldiers again now.Because in such a short period of time, successive conscriptions are a huge burden on the common people, so Li Shimin has always been worried about this matter.

Fang Xuanling immediately talked about Waldo's matter, and also said that Waldo's demand was gunpowder. After talking about Waldo's situation, Fang Xuanling said: "Your Majesty, it is very important for us to give gunpowder to Persia. , It is equivalent to giving a secret weapon and funding the growth of Persia. Of course, the advantage is that after Persia has gunpowder, it can attack Du Qi with us. It is difficult to rely solely on us, but with Persia, the destruction Du Qi has a chance. The only problem is that once Du Qi is destroyed, then we may go to war with Persia next."

Li Shimin flicked his sleeves and said, "Xuanling, what's the matter? As long as it can destroy Du Qi, even if you give him the formula and production method of gunpowder, that's fine. Persia is far away in the far west. Our threat is very small. But now the threat brought by Du Qi has already threatened the stability of Datang. If Du Qi's threat is not resolved now, Datang is in danger. So now, as long as Du Qi can be destroyed, Then even if we go to war with the Persian country in the future, that’s okay. In short, although it has boosted the strength of the Persian country, it is a good deal for us.”

Fang Xuanling said: "Is Your Majesty ready to agree?"

"Correct!"

Li Shimin nodded and said: "Now we need the power of Persia. Du Qi's strength is too strong, so we have one more ally, and we will have hope to defeat Du Qi. In fact, even if Persia has gunpowder, It is also difficult to destroy Du Qi. If you can slow down Du Qi's pace and make Du Qi no longer send troops, that would be pretty good."

Fang Xuanling said: "Your Majesty, Waldo is outside the hall, do you want to summon him immediately?"

Li Shimin said: "Don't worry."

After a pause, Li Shimin continued: "The current problem is that Persia is willing to send troops, and is willing to attack Du Qi with us. Then we paid the admiration of gunpowder and the production method, what benefits can we get from Persia? .After all, it is better to get more benefits.”

Fang Xuanling said: "The current strength of Persia is probably not comparable to ours without gunpowder. It may be very difficult to gain benefits from Persia. After all, there is nothing worthy of our attention. "

Li Shimin also nodded, and then said: "Forget it, send an order to summon Waldo to enter."

The servant immediately went to order.

Not long after, Waldo entered the hall.

Valdo admired everything in the hall. Even the palace in Chang'an City was not luxurious, but in Valdo's eyes, it was extremely magnificent, far surpassing Persia.

After standing still, Waldo saluted and said, "Valdo, the diplomatic envoy of the Persian Empire, pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor of Tang Dynasty. May His Majesty live a long life, blessed as the East China Sea, and longer than Nanshan."

Li Shimin shook his head and smiled after listening to Waldo's words.The words of Waldo, a foreigner, sound a bit awkward, but such a term is really not flattering.

Li Shimin said: "Waldo, you Persian country, you are really willing to send troops to attack Xia country with my Tang Dynasty."

"willing!"

Waldo said sternly: "The strength of the Xia Kingdom is already strong, and it must be contained. If the Xia Kingdom is not contained, then I am afraid that the Xia Kingdom will continue to expand. Therefore, in my Persian Kingdom, I am willing to send troops to assist the Tang Dynasty and resist the Xia Kingdom."

Li Shimin nodded and said, "I agree with Persia's request. But I hope you can fulfill your promise. Otherwise, if you offend me, Datang, you will not be able to bear the consequences."

Waldo said: "I understand."

Li Shimin ordered: "Mr. Fang, you are responsible for drawing up the imperial edict and forming an alliance with Persia. In addition, you also give Waldo the formula of gunpowder, as well as the materials and process of making it."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Fang Xuanling replied immediately.