This is also the main reason why personnel from the Ministry of Rites are involved in diplomatic affairs.

If diplomacy is not equal and etiquette standards and systems are not strictly followed, it will undoubtedly be a disrespectful act between countries and can easily cause diplomatic accidents.

The envoy from Chola had witnessed the power of the Song Dynasty all the way here. Apart from anything else, the salute fired by the locals to welcome their fleet when it entered the Guangzhou Port was enough to scare him.

Therefore, after meeting Zhao Jun and others, they shook hands with their upper bodies leaning forward, almost like a bow, and their attitude was very respectful.

"Respected Dean, the Song Dynasty makes me feel majestic and vast. I really want to stay here for a while longer."

The Chola envoy said respectfully.

"Well, welcome."

After hearing the translator's words, Zhao Jun smiled and patted the back of his hand, his attitude humble and gentle.

joke.

These are all big money sponsors. In the future, the Song Dynasty will become the world's factory. We may even have to do post-war reconstruction work for them, give them loans, and trade with them continuously. How can the attitude be bad?

"Master, this is Dranatha, the envoy of the Chalukya Empire."

"Hello."

"Respected Principal, the prosperity of the Song Dynasty is truly magnificent. I also hope to stay here for a few more days."

"Thanks for the compliment."

"Minister, this is an envoy from the Ghaznavid Empire."

Tan Wenxue, Zhang Youwei and others introduced the ambassadors one by one. They remembered the names of these ambassadors and the countries they came from clearly, demonstrating strong professional capabilities.

Even Zhao Jun almost forgot which countries the previous ones were from.

After all, many countries here come from the Indian Peninsula, the Middle East, North Africa and Central Europe.

There are white people, black people, and yellow people. Some countries come together with neighboring countries, and some even have similar races and names. It is really difficult to distinguish them in a short time.

However, as the prime minister of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Jun and his men had no obligation to remember which country the other party came from. They just needed to meet and have a brief chat.

By the time the introduction was finally finished, almost half an hour had passed.

Zhao Jun then smiled and said, "On behalf of the Great Song Dynasty, I welcome you all. His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty has prepared a banquet for you in Changqing Palace. Please join me."

As they were speaking, a group of officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Rites came up. Almost every envoy was accompanied by an official, who chatted with them in a polite manner.

Then, under their guidance, many envoys and interpreters left the train station in a mighty procession, boarded the carriages arranged by the court, and headed for the city.