Chapter 272 Angrily leaving
This title problem is very troublesome. Although the Japanese king did not call himself "Emperor", in the former Sui Dynasty, Prince Shengto sent Ono girl to the Great Sui Dynasty. The national letter he presented included the sentence "Emperor East Emperor Respects the Emperor Baixi". Emperor Sui Yang Guang issued an edict to denounce the Japanese king for calling himself "Emperor", but the Japanese ignored it and changed the letter presented to the Great Sui Dynasty to "The Emperor of the Sunrise and the Emperor of the Emperor of the Sunset". The national letters that remained in China still used the sentence "Emperor East Emperor Respects the Emperor of the White Sui Dynasty". After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the national letters still used the sentence "Emperor East Emperor Respects the Emperor of the White Sui Dynasty".
During the interactions between the Japanese and the Tang Dynasty, for some reason, they did not claim to be "emperor" or "emperor". Most of the national books submitted were "big kings". Perhaps because they were afraid that the Tang Dynasty would not accept the national books, the national books submitted were all claiming to be "big kings". When the Japanese missionary sent to the previous few missions did not use the word "emperor" when they met the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. After the Battle of Baijiang Village in the third year of Longshuo, when the envoys of the Tang Dynasty went to Japan, the national books they carried were also written by "The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty asked the King of the Japanese and so on".
This time, the Hanoi Whale came to the Tang Dynasty. In addition to congratulating the Tang Dynasty to pacify Goryeo and Qinghai, it also bears several other important responsibilities. One is the arrangement and learning issues of the members of the Tang Dynasty's mission, and the other is the issue of the country's name. The country's name has been changed to "Japan" in Japan, and I also hope that the Tang Dynasty will accept the new country's name and no longer refer to the Japanese Kingdom. The other is that the Japanese King claims to be "Emperor". The Japanese King's name has been changed to "Emperor". The Japanese King's claim is also "I". This must be noted to the Tang Dynasty for the Tang Dynasty to accept it.
Based on Hanoi Whale's understanding, the first and second requirements are not too much, and the Tang Dynasty should have agreed. The third requirement is a bit difficult. Judging from the previous interactions between the two countries, neither the Sui nor the Tang Dynasty would accept the Japanese king as "emperor". However, Hanoi Whale is a tough person. Although he knew that he would call the Japanese king with "emperor" would cause disgust in the Tang Dynasty, he still said it in front of Wu Zetian, the highest ruler in the Tang Dynasty. He must talk about this issue. If it weren't for the time when the dynasty of the New Year and Day presented the gifts too short and he would not have the chance to be the palace to say anything, otherwise he would have said that this was his main task on this trip that day, based on his understanding. As long as the Tang Dynasty wrote a note, it would not affect the Japanese king as the emperor. If the Tang Dynasty could accept it, it would naturally be the best.
Today, Wu Zetian summoned him, and he didn't have any scruples and said it directly, with a feeling of giving it to his heart. And he said it when congratulating the Tang Dynasty on victory in the foreign war. He felt that adding these sensitive words to others would not cause disgust among the monarchs and ministers of the Tang Dynasty. But he did not expect that before he finished speaking his compliments, he was interrupted and accused by Helan Minzhi.
However, Hanoi Whale was mentally prepared to be reprimanded. He was also glad that it was not Wu Zetian who rebuked him, but her ministers. Seeing that Wu Zetian did not show off her angry expression, she immediately grew up and saluted Helan Minzhi, who was standing not far away in front of him. He shouted: "Duke Zhou is such a bad word. My emperor has changed the name of our country to 'Japan'. He also asked His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, the Empress and the ministers to call him 'Japan'. Moreover, my emperor has changed the title of 'Big King' to 'Emperor'. This time, my emperor sent his envoy to lead a Japanese delegation to visit. In addition to congratulating the Tang Dynasty to pacify Goryeo and Qinghai and escort the envoys to send the Tang Dynasty, he also told the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty the decision to change the name of the country and the title of the Emperor, the Emperor's mission..."
"Hahaha" Hanoi Whale's words were interrupted by a joke-like laughter. This time it was Chen Yi. Chen Yi stepped forward two steps forward and walked to Hanoi Whale who was startled and stopped talking again. He sneered: "Hanoi Whale is so shameless that he actually talked so disrespectful in front of the dignified Tang Dynasty Queen of Japan and the islands hanging overseas. His tribe members were completely uncivilized, without their own words, and without their own etiquette.
I don’t have my own surname, clan, and no matter what kind of technology, the system must be learned from my Tang Dynasty. In my Tang Dynasty, Japan is just a clown. The king of such a inferior small country dares to call himself the "emperor" and the "emperor". Do you really treat yourself as the descendant of Amaterasu? You guys, you dare to call yourself the "emperor", so what should I call the emperor of the great Tang Dynasty? Should I be called the ancestor of Amaterasu?"
"You... Chen Dajian..." Unexpectedly, Chen Yi knew that Amaterasu would be insulted in public, Hanoi Whale couldn't help it.
"Haha" Chen Yi sneered. Before the Hanoi Whale, who was extremely angry and blushed, he shouted sternly before he could refute: "This time, the Hanoi Whale is coming to Chang'an. When he first met my Emperor of Tang, he said such arrogant words. Is it a provoking to my Emperor this time? Is it a demonstration to my Tang Dynasty? Are you preparing to declare war on my Tang Dynasty?"
What he had not expected just now made Chen Yi feel happy. He didn't expect that he didn't need to make any trouble and make the reputation of the Japanese delegation bad. Hanoi Whale came over and let him beat him. This arrogant man dared to call the King of Japan "Emperor", which would definitely anger Wu Zetian. Although Wu Zetian had no special expression just now, Chen Yi had already read out of anger and surprisingly anger from her eyes.
When China was in its prosperity in ancient times, only the emperor of China could be called "emperor", while other servants and vassal countries could only be called "king". If the king of a country called himself "emperor", it would be a naked provocation. Chen Yi understood this point, and Wu Zetian knew even more. How could she tolerate a small king of Japan calling herself "emperor" or "emperor" in front of her? There was no need to say anything else. Chen Yi directly asked Hanoi Whale whether she was going to provoke or declare war on our Tang Dynasty.
Hanoi Whale did not submit a letter of nationality to Wu Zetian. He was planning to present a letter of nationality after these words, and submitted a final explanation of the matter with the letter of nationality, but he had no chance.
At this time, Wu Zetian also spoke: "Hanoi Whale is in the air, I wonder if you know that in recent years, countless people have fought against our Tang Dynasty. Most of the defeated small countries or tribes have paid a heavy price for their failure and compensated our Tang Dynasty. However, there is only one country and has no expression yet. In the name of restoring relationships, they have been asking for what they need from our Tang Dynasty." Wu Zetian said, glanced at Hanoi Whale and Sakaho Shiji with a shocked expression, and looked at Chen Yi again: "My dear friends, do you know which country this is?"
"Japanese" Chen Yi and Helan Minzhi said in unison
"It's Japan." At this time, Pei Xingjian also stood up and looked at Hanoi Whale coldly and said, "In the third year of Longshuo, when our Tang army attacked Baekje, we encountered a fierce battle with the Japanese navy who was aiding Baekje in the sea outside Xiongjin. Although this battle severely damaged the Japanese navy, it also brought great trouble to the Tang Dynasty's war to attack Baekje. My Tang Dynasty has not pursued this matter. This time, the Japanese mission came to Chang'an, so we can discuss this matter well and discuss how to compensate." As he said that, he glanced at Liu Rengui, who was standing aside and looked at several members of the Japanese mission without expression.
How could Liu Rengui remain silent again? In the embarrassment of several Japanese envoys who wanted to speak but stopped, he stood up and bowed to Wu Zetian, looked at Hanoi Jing and others, and said in a faint tone: "Empress, when I led my army to cross the Xiongjin River, I was attacked by the Japanese Navy and the Baekje Alliance. They wanted to take advantage of our army's crossing the sea and establish a foothold in a stable position to wipe out the Xiongjin River mouth. Fortunately, I was in good command and did not let the Japanese's treacherous plan succeed. However, I felt that I could not let this matter go. The Japanese's actions of being enemies with our Tang Dynasty must be liquidated."
Liu Rengui was the leader of the Tang Dynasty who commanded the Battle of Baijiang Village. All Japanese envoys, including Hanoi Whale, knew this. However, the members of the Japanese envoys did not know that there was Liu Rengui who commanded the Battle of Baijiang Village. When they heard this, they were the famous Tang general who beat the Japanese navy. They all respected them. This is the case with the Japanese. If you beat him up, he would respect you. Now that the Tang Dynasty is strong, they will come to learn from the Tang Dynasty in a low voice.
However, Liu Rengui's words today are really unpleasant, as if the Battle of Baijiang Village happened yesterday and they were held accountable today.
Although Wu Zetian did not speak, she did not stop the Japanese defences of several heavyweight ministers from her men, which made several Japanese present angry. Deputy envoy Sakao Hoshi Shiji stood up first and said angrily: "You guys are too bullying. I, Japan, have never surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, nor have they..."
But before Sakaho's words were finished, he was interrupted by Wu Zetian, who was full of anger on his face. "The Japanese envoys need not say anything. The Hanoi Whale Envoy said a few things. I can also reply to you today. I will not be able to agree to anything about these three things. The National Book Palace you presented will not accept. When you stay in Chang'an for a few days, you can return to Japan as soon as possible. All members of the group and the members of the last Tang envoy sent the Tang envoy back. I will also let you settle the losses of the Tang Dynasty in the last battle of Xiongjinjiang. I will also let you settle the list and hand it over to your group. As for how to deal with it, it will be up to your King of Japan to decide."
Wu Zetian said as she stood up and left. Chen Yi, Helan Minzhi, Pei Xingjian, Liu Rengui and others ignored him. They all followed Wu Zetian to leave Zichen Hall, leaving the members of the Japanese mission to see each other at a loss. They all did not expect that they would receive such treatment today. The matter of submitting state affairs was not completed. Wu Zetian left, and other officials of the Tang Dynasty also left one after another and left them here.
Chapter completed!