Chapter 375 Slave Kingdom
Holy crap.
That's too ruthless!
The envoys from various countries were also terrified.
The Japanese envoy's eyes flickered, but he showed little panic.
As an envoy.
He was handpicked by the Japanese.
In terms of temperament and perseverance, Buyeo Ui-ja is far superior to him!
"Your Majesty the Emperor of Tang..."
The weakness in the eyes of the Japanese envoy vanished, replaced by a growing resolve.
He bowed to Li Shimin again and said, "The seal of the King of Wa of Han was bestowed by Emperor Guangwu."
"It has existed in our country for hundreds of years."
"It has completely merged with Japan!"
"If it falls into my hands... I will be letting down the people of Japan."
"If it were to be taken back by the Tang Dynasty... Japan would have no face to meet Emperor Guangwu!"
As he spoke.
The Japanese envoy bowed to Li Shimin again: "This time, it was my personal act to persuade the envoys of various countries to come."
"If the Tang Dynasty absolutely demands an explanation..."
"I am willing to atone with my death!"
Good counterattack!
Upon hearing this, the envoys from various countries couldn't help but inwardly praise him.
Wei Zheng also glanced at the Japanese envoy.
The other party had a thorough understanding of Li Shimin's personality.
First, they begged for mercy and showed weakness.
Given Li Shimin's pride, he would never have dealt with a weak nation.
Then Emperor Guangwu was brought out.
Li Shimin couldn't argue with a dead Emperor Guangwu.
Winning or losing both affect his reputation.
He ultimately took responsibility with his life!
Li Shimin was born a military general, and what he valued most were men who were not afraid to die.
These words struck at Li Shimin's weak points at every turn!
That was said beautifully.
Snap snap snap...
Just then, applause rang out in the hall.
Looking in the direction of the sound, they saw Wei Shuyu clapping his hands...
"Well said..."
Wei Shuyu quipped, "The shamelessness of the Japanese is the greatest I have ever seen in my life."
Um?
Wei Shuyu's performance once again attracted everyone's attention.
"Dr. Wei."
The Japanese envoy straightened up and asked sharply, "I ask myself, my country, Japan, has never offended you. Why are you targeting Japan at every turn?"
Huh?
Upon hearing this, everyone looked on with a puzzled expression.
indeed.
Wei Shuyu's aggression towards Japan was too great.
"You haven't offended me."
Wei Shuyu retorted in a calm tone: "It's mainly because your Japanese country is doing inhuman things!"
The Japanese envoy was even more furious. He asked in a deep voice, "As a friendly nation, am I wrong to say a few words for Baekje?"
The envoys from various countries also remained silent.
Honestly, the Japanese envoy did nothing wrong.
The policies of the Tang Dynasty were unfavorable to other countries. If they had seen through this first, they would have made the same choice as the Japanese envoy.
"Who brought up Baekje with you?"
Wei Shuyu sneered, then took a step forward, his aura surging forth once more...
"You said you greatly admire Emperor Guangwu."
"Has the Han-Wa-nu King's Seal already become one with your Wa country?"
"That's just bullshit!"
Wow.
Everyone was taken aback.
Be mindful of the occasion.
With envoys from all countries present, how can you use foul language!
Changsun Wuji's eyes flashed, and he added another braid to his hair.
Let's save them up!
"More than twenty years ago, Japan sent an envoy led by Ono no Imoko to the Central Plains to meet with Emperor Yang of Sui!"
"In your Emperor's memorial, there is one such statement!"
"We request Emperor Yang of Sui to change your country's name!"
Swish.
Everyone was taken aback, and instantly understood what Wei Shuyu was about to say.
"So here's the question..."
“You have great reverence for Emperor Guangwu and have become one with the seal of the King of Wa of Han.”
"Why change the name of the country bestowed by Emperor Guangwu?"
The Japanese envoy's expression suddenly darkened.
Why?
Because the name "Wa-nu" (倭奴) sounds too awful.
In ancient times, it was a slave state!
There were quite a few slave states during the Han Dynasty.
But some so-called experts and professors just have to try to smooth things over for them.
It's nothing!
Stop distorting the facts!
The Japanese envoy replied indignantly, "They simply wanted to change the name; there was absolutely no other intention..."
"If we truly despise the name 'Wa-nu Kingdom,' why keep the Han Dynasty's Wa-nu King's Seal?"
That seems to be true.
Everyone was dumbfounded again.
"Tsk tsk..."
Wei Shuyu clicked his tongue twice, then suddenly laughed and said, "When did I say you despise the Japanese?"
Oops, I let it slip!
The Japanese envoy's expression changed drastically.
"As for why you retain the seal of the Han-Japanese King..."
Wei Shuyu shouted, "Isn't it just that you want to rely on the Central Plains to strengthen yourself, but you don't want to be a slave?"
These words were spoken.
Many people finally understood.
Why was the Wa (倭) Kingdom unwilling to hand over the Han Dynasty's Wa King's Seal...?
Even if he handed it over, Li Shimin would still bestow another royal seal upon him.
It's simply that the Han Dynasty's Japanese King's Seal became the Tang Dynasty's Japanese King's Seal.
One is shameful enough, why add another Japanese king's seal?
As for changing the country's name...
There are only two ways for a slave to change his status as a slave.
First, turn the tables and become the masters, and bring down the Tang Dynasty.
But nowadays, Japan is no match for the Tang Dynasty.
Second, have the owner change the name!
Although they are still slaves, the name of the Wa-nu Kingdom will be gradually forgotten over time.
"besides……"
"Do you think you can absolve yourself of all guilt by atoneing with your death?"
"You are an envoy from Japan!"
"It represents the entire nation of Japan!"
"Don't tell me you're dead..."
"Even if your entire delegation is wiped out, even if only one king remains in your Japanese kingdom, he still has to give the Tang Dynasty an explanation!"
The Japanese envoy broke out in a cold sweat.
As an envoy of a country, one cannot escape responsibility for one's crimes!
"Alright."
Just as the Japanese envoy was at a loss, Li Shimin finally spoke.
From the perspective of a monarch, Japan's current attitude of humbly learning is quite good.
The Tang Dynasty needed cultural export to let more people know about it.
If Japan were to learn from Tang Dynasty culture, it would benefit Tang Dynasty's rule and deter neighboring countries.
"The Japanese envoy need not be nervous."
Li Shimin smiled calmly: "The Tang Dynasty mainly values the loyalty of the Japanese."
"As Minister Wei said, the era of the Han Dynasty has passed."
"It is of no use for you to keep the seal of the King of the Han-Japanese Pirates!"
"Order the King of Japan to bring back the Han-made seal of the Japanese King next year..."
Wei Shuyu sighed.
All he can do now is to retrieve the seal of the King of Han-Wonu.
no way……
Japan is simply too weak right now.
They were so weak that they obeyed the Tang Dynasty's every word.
Li Shimin was so concerned about his reputation, how could he possibly bully the weak?
unless……
Wei Shuyu's eyes flickered, and he temporarily suppressed the matter.
"Your Majesty the Emperor of Tang."
The Japanese envoy bowed in fear, about to offer a further explanation, when Li Shimin's expression turned cold...
"Do you still have any objections?"
An emperor's anger is no joke.
Not to mention Li Shimin, the hegemon of all the states!
"No... I dare not," the Japanese envoy said in a panic.
"That's settled then."
Li Shimin made the final decision and immediately said, "Esteemed envoys, you have come from afar and must be tired from your journey."
"I have prepared a banquet in the Liangyi Hall. Everyone must eat and drink to their heart's content!"
The envoys bowed in gratitude.
They then proceeded together in an orderly fashion to the Liangyi Hall.
It was still early before lunchtime, but that didn't stop everyone from chatting.
However……
When everyone arrived at the Liangyi Hall, an old man was already sitting on the dragon throne.
Standing beside him were Cui Shenji, Fang Yi'ai, Wu Qiqi, and others.
Li Yuan smiled kindly as he looked at everyone.
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