Chapter 366 The Japanese Envoy Has Arrived!

Holy crap.

Buyeo Ui-ja was startled again.

Why did he travel thousands of miles to the Tang Dynasty?

To pay homage to Li Shimin?

fart!

It was all to haul back the tribute goods that had been given in return.

If we return to Baekje empty-handed this time...

Buyeo Jang would definitely skin him alive!

Damn it...

That's a year's worth of tax revenue for Baekje!

As for why Baekje would invest so much?

Whether we say it or not, it's all thanks to Li Shimin!

Li Er, that guy...

They care a lot about saving face.

The practice of putting on a brave face even when one is not truly wealthy is notorious among foreign tribes.

And on the contrary, they have an excellent reputation and always keep their word!

With the groundwork laid in the previous years, various countries had accumulated enough tribute to send to the Tang Dynasty!

In their words...

We are not here to pay tribute.

We're here in the Tang Dynasty to eat and drink for free, and to buy some goods on the side!

"What does Crown Prince Yici think?"

Li Shimin squinted at Buyeo Uija.

"Your Majesty the Emperor of Tang."

Fu Yu Yi-ja said with a forced smile, "I can compensate the merchants, three times or five times the amount is fine."

"But these tribute supplies..."

Unwilling?

I've been acting for so long, my mouth is so dry, and you're saying you don't want to?

Xiao Wei, keep going!

Li Shimin picked up his teacup and took a sip.

"Uncle Fang."

Wei Shuyu looked at Fang Xuanling: "This Fuyu Yici wants to kill Xiao Ai'ai, can you tolerate it?"

Fang Xuanling glanced at Li Shimin.

Gritting his teeth, he said, "No!"

"He insulted the Tang Dynasty, can we tolerate it?"

"cannot!"

"He wants an explanation, should we give it to him or not?"

"Give!"

"good……"

Wei Shuyu walked to the door and swiftly drew the imperial guard's sword.

Then it was handed to Fang Xuanling...

"Then Uncle Fang should give him an explanation!"

Holy crap.

Fang Xuanling's hand trembled.

I am a civil official, a prime minister.

You want me to draw my knife in front of His Majesty?

But Li Shimin calmly sipped his tea and did not stop him.

He immediately understood everything.

"Fuyu Yici!"

Fang Xuanling roared, "If you want to kill my son, I'll kill you first!"

Holy crap.

Buyeo Uija's expression changed drastically, and he involuntarily took a step back.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, save me!" Fuyu Yici cried out for help.

"Fuyu Uija, prepare to die!"

Before Li Shimin could answer, Fang Xuanling began to roar.

The scale of the operation was quite impressive.

But the action is as if a slow button has been pressed.

no way……

We need to give Buyeo Ui-ja time to speak, shouldn't we?

“Fuyu Yici”

Seeing that Fuyu Yici remained silent, Wei Shuyu pressed on, "Do you want the return gift for this tribute or not?"

How can I not want it?

If I don't bring back the reward, my father will skin me alive!

"It seems you still harbor ill will towards the Tang Dynasty."

Wei Shuyu shouted, "Uncle Fang, kill him!"

"..."

Crackle, crackle.

After several close calls, Buyeo Ui-ja finally gave in.

"I...I don't want it anymore!"

Swish.

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin immediately became active online.

“Xuanling”.

Li Shimin immediately shouted, "This is the Imperial Study! What are you doing with a knife?"

"Guards, drag Fang Xuanling out of here!"

Knock knock knock.

The soldiers finally entered and then carried Fang Xuanling out.

"Buyu Uija, I will fight you to the death!"

All that could be heard was Fang Xuanling's roar...

"Crown Prince Yici has been frightened."

Li Shimin kindly advised, "Xuanling has really gone too far. I will definitely punish him severely to avenge you."

"Wang De, offer Prince Yici a seat and a cup of water to calm his nerves."

Their friendliness was unprecedented.

It was as if Buyeo Ui-ja was his own son.

"Is Baekje really giving up on the tribute exchange?" Li Shimin asked again to confirm.

"Your Majesty the Emperor of Tang."

Buyeo Uija came to his senses: "This tribute return is a matter of great importance. If I don't take some back with me, I'm afraid I won't be able to explain it to my father."

Damn it.

You dare to try and cheat on me?

"Bring Fang Xuanling in!"

I'm not going to pretend anymore.

The truth is out!

I simply don't want to reciprocate!

"Your Majesty the Tang...Tang Emperor."

Buyeo Uija was awakened.

Now he understood the Tang Dynasty's purpose.

Do you want more?

Li Shimin asked with a smile.

"No...no more."

Buyeo Yi-ja was terrified.

Facing Fang Xuanling, Wei Shuyu still dared to refute him a few times.

Facing Li Shimin...

What a coward!

"Um."

Li Shimin squinted and chuckled: "You said you didn't want it yourself, I didn't force you, did I?"

"No...no!"

Night gradually fell.

Fuyu Yici had no idea how he got back to the post station.

Just as he was feeling troubled, his subordinates came to inform him that a Japanese envoy was requesting an audience.

Japanese envoy?

Buyeo Ui-ja was in a bad mood, but still chose to meet with him.

During the Tang Dynasty.

Baekje had a closer relationship with Wa (Japan), while Silla had a closer relationship with Goguryeo.

"Crown Prince Yici, what exactly is wrong with you?"

"I heard that Baekje is not going to return the gifts this time?"

The Japanese envoy was short and stocky, with an anxious expression on his face.

"well."

Buyeo Uija sighed, but still recounted the whole story.

"Xuanwu Gate is besieged?"

The Japanese envoy's eyes widened: "I've never heard of this."

Um?

Buyeo Uija suddenly raised his bloodshot eyes: "What did you say?"

“We have been surveying the area around the palace and have never seen merchants besieging Xuanwu Gate!” the Japanese envoy replied.

Grass!

When Fuyu Yici came to his senses, he realized that he had been tricked by the Tang Dynasty.

He wanted to confront Li Shimin and demand an explanation, but he didn't have the courage.

"Prince Yici, please don't be anxious."

The Japanese envoy smiled and said, "Actually, the various countries are already somewhat dissatisfied with the Tang Dynasty."

"The Tang Dynasty changed the tribute system from tributary to tribute, so it seems that our share has not decreased."

"But it has added a tax without us even realizing it."

Fuyu Yici was disheartened.

What's the point of saying all this now?

Anyway, he didn't reciprocate.

"Does Prince Giji still want a return gift?" the Japanese envoy asked with a smile.

"Can we still get it?"

Buyeo Uija suddenly looked at him.

"Can!"

The Japanese envoy smiled and said, "Actually, the Tang Dynasty is in the wrong in this matter."

"The Tang Dynasty attacked you and then withheld your reward..."

"This matter has already aroused the dissatisfaction of many countries."

"As long as we unite, we can definitely get justice."

Buyeo Ui-ja's eyes lit up.

But it quickly dimmed again.

Why should they help me?

The Japanese envoy, however, was quite confident.

"You can rest assured about this Crown Prince Yici."

The Japanese envoy explained, "If the Tang Dynasty dares to treat Baekje this way today, it may treat other countries the same way in the future."

"So as long as you raise your voice, they should all support you."

"certainly……"

"They're supporting you, Crown Prince Yici, perhaps..."

The Japanese envoy rubbed his hands together: "Prince Yoshiji might need to offer some small favors."

"good!"

Buyeo Uija readily agreed: "As long as we can get a reward, everything is negotiable!"

"Then it's settled..."

The Japanese envoy smiled and said, "Two days from now is the day His Majesty the Tang Emperor will meet with the envoys of various countries. At that time, we will demand an explanation together!"