However, considering the relationship between Lin Hai and Wei Mingyuan, Qinghe and Xia State, it is natural to reflect the difference in closeness at this time. Therefore, many people, especially Ling Yan, who is in charge of foreign affairs and was appointed as the Minister of Rites today, strongly support putting the Xia State envoy in second place.
In the end, Lin Hai made the final decision.
The Chen Dynasty envoy was the last one.
For Lin Hai, Chen Dynasty's hostility towards Qinghe was known to the world, so there was really no need to try to please the other party. It seemed that the two countries would have a war sooner or later, and the war seemed to happen soon.
Wei Mingyuan obtained the position of king with the support and help of Qinghe. In addition, the two sides had just divided Hanzhong together, so there was a natural sense of closeness between them.
This is just like when two men do something together and if they are caught they will be detained for 15 days and their families will be notified. The trust between them will increase dramatically.
However, problems arose when the Chen Dynasty's special envoy came in.
At first, people just thought it was a normal diplomatic courtesy of congratulations.
"Foreign minister Lu Shan pays homage to Your Majesty."
Lu Shan was very polite at the beginning, especially when he called him "Your Majesty", which put many people at ease.
"Lu Shanqing, what position do you hold in your country?"
"Your Majesty, I am highly regarded by the Emperor and the Crown Prince. I hold the position of Zuo Pushe (Left Sergeant) in my country and concurrently serve as the Grand Chancellor of Yangzhou. This time, I am here to congratulate Your Majesty on your ascension to the throne and your wedding, and have been given the title of Special Envoy."
"I never thought that Lu Shanqing, at such a young age, would hold such a high position and be a pillar of your country. He must have some extraordinary qualities."
Lin Hai and Lu Shan chatted idly with each other using diplomatic rhetoric that was completely meaningless.
Logically speaking, if this kind of question and answer goes on for three rounds and Lu Shan presents a gift, the etiquette would be perfect.
So after Lu Shan handed over the gift list, Cheng Guorong had already opened his mouth and was about to proceed to the next step of the ceremony when an accident happened.
"Please slow down."
Lu Shan stepped forward and stopped Cheng Guorong.
"General Cheng, please wait a moment. I have a mission to complete."
Lu Shan was still very polite.
"Then please tell me, Lord Lu."
Cheng Guorong also took a step forward. Although Lu Shan was still far away from Lin Hai, he still had to be on guard. What's more, Lu Shan put his right hand into his left sleeve and kept rummaging around. Who knew what he was going to do.
Anyway, Lu Shan is just a civil servant, and he looks weak and innocent. If Cheng Guorong really wants to take action, he is very confident that he can kill him with one hand before Ding Lin can grab the credit.
Lu Shan rummaged through his sleeves for a long time before pulling out a scroll of documents. He then held the document high in both hands and said loudly, "Your Majesty, this is from our Crown Prince. Please review it."
As Cheng Guorong stepped forward to take over the inspection, Lin Hai asked curiously:
"What is this?"
After all, both the identity of the other party's representative and the markings on the gift list indicated that they were representing the Chen Dynasty and the Emperor of the Chen Dynasty. Why did the Crown Prince of the Chen Dynasty, who had nothing to do with him, give himself a document?
It can't be a love letter, right?
"In reply to your Majesty, this is a declaration of war written by our Crown Prince himself."
Lu Shan's voice was sonorous and powerful, and the scene fell into complete silence.
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