On September 15th, the third year of Yifeng, it was the end of the Shenshi period. It was not yet dark. With the arrival of the large-scale food envoys, the East Palace became lively, even though Li Xian was only doing so in the name of a private person.
The banquet was held for the Dashi envoys, but no courtiers were summoned to accompany them. However, there were more than 300 officials at all levels in the Eastern Palace who were accompanying them. Including the 300 or so people from the Dashi envoys, the number of the banquet was
The scale is so small that there is really no hall that can accommodate it. Even the most spacious Ganlu Hall in the East Palace cannot accommodate it. We can only set up seats in the square in front of the hall. Fortunately, the weather is fine, but
Don't worry about the risk of rain.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!"
The square was crowded with people sitting close to each other, and there was a lot of chatter, but most of them were just chatting among themselves. There was nothing else, and there was no understanding of the language. Only a few of the more active people on both sides competed.
He was making random gestures with his feet, which seemed quite amusing. However, after a shout, everything came to an abrupt end. Everyone stood up and bowed to welcome Li Xian's arrival.
Come.
Uh-huh, I found it, it should be that person!
Li Xian's seat was on the steps in front of the palace, and he could reach it by just raising his feet as soon as he left the hall. However, Li Xian did not sit down in a hurry. Instead, he squinted his eyes slightly and quickly glanced at the place where the Dashi envoys were.
His eyes finally fell on a middle-aged man wearing a guard's uniform and standing on the seat behind Mu'a Via Aben. With the intuition of a master, Li Xian instantly identified this man's identity.
There is nothing else, just because he has an awe-inspiring and unyielding spirit in him. Even if he lowers his head, his back is obviously much straighter than others.
"Um!"
Perhaps because Li Xian's eyes stayed on him for a while, Yezid Ibn Abu felt a faint throbbing, and regardless of the etiquette, he raised his head in surprise, and his eyes were just right.
The eyes of Li Xian suddenly collided. Unprepared, Yezid Ibn Abu couldn't help but let out a groan.
"No, please take your seats."
Yezid Ibn Abu's gaffe was not very conspicuous, but it was difficult to escape Li Xian's observation. Seeing him, he quickly calmed down and felt a hint of approval in his heart.
No matter how difficult it was for him, he smiled slightly, withdrew his gaze, raised his hand weakly, and gave a very warm command.
"I would like to thank His Highness for the seat!"
Li Xian called for a seat, and the officials in the East Palace did not dare to be a little disrespectful. They all bowed and thanked them. As for the Dashi envoys, except for Mua Via Aben and a few interpreters, they all listened.
Not knowing Chinese, his reaction was a little slow. When he saw that all the officials of the Tang Dynasty had already sat down, he hurriedly thanked him according to the etiquette of a big meal. However, no matter how neatly or
In terms of volume, it is far from that of the Eastern Palace Subordinate Officer.
"Mua? Wiya? Aben, I remember your name correctly?"
After everyone had sat down, Li Xian's eyes immediately fell on Mua Via Aben, who was sitting on the left hand side closest to the steps, and said hello with a smile.
"His Highness still remembers the Foreign Minister. This, this really surprises the Foreign Minister. The Foreign Minister pays his respects to His Highness."
Mu'awiya Abben came to China a few years ago on the Tang Dynasty fleet. He went to Chang'an and lived in the Lifan Yuan for a long time. Later, he followed the caravan back to China along the Silk Road. When he was in Lanzhou, he I was fortunate enough to be interviewed by Li Xian once, but there was not much detailed discussion. Mua Via Aben originally thought that Li Xian had forgotten such a small person like him, but he did not expect that Li Xian As soon as he opened his mouth, he called out his full name. He couldn't help but feel very proud, and he hurriedly bowed and thanked her.
"No, I'm very happy to see my old friend today, so there's no need to hold court etiquette. You can just eat as you like."
Li Xian seemed to be in a very good mood, and his words were very warm. He did not show any pretense of being a prince of a great country, and Ruola gave him a warning like a normal person.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your love. Foreign minister is very lucky. This foreign minister is here under the order of my caliph to communicate with the Tang Dynasty..."
Seeing Li Xian's warm attitude, Mua Via Aben was happy and wanted to take the opportunity to bring up the matter of signing an alliance.
"There is no need to say much in the Qing family. Today's banquet will only discuss romance and not state affairs. If you have anything to say, it won't be too late to talk about it slowly tomorrow morning when we discuss matters."
Li Xian was amiable, but he had no intention of talking about business with Mua Via Aben at this moment. Without waiting for him to finish his words, he interrupted in a tone that left no room for doubt.
"Ah, yes, yes, yes, the foreign minister is rude, the foreign minister is rude."
Mua Via Aben was originally a small tax collector who relied on nepotism to rise to the position. Although he has the title of envoy this time, he is still an out-and-out little person. At this time, even if he is treated like this by Li Xian He interrupted the conversation rudely on the spot and didn't have the courage to show off his strengths. Instead, he felt guilty and just nodded and bowed to accompany her.
"The Qing family doesn't have to be so restrained. Let's be more relaxed. Come and let us sing and dance!"
Li Xian was not as familiar as Mua Via Aben, so he smiled slightly, gave a casual instruction, and gave a high-five to signal the start of the banquet. Immediately, he heard the sound of drums and groups of palace maids dancing and dancing. The ground loomed in from the outside, the sleeves of water were flying in the room, and the scenery was full of charm. The song started from where it sounded, like the orioles singing in the green willows, which dazzled all the people in Dashi who had no idea how many people there were. His mouth was dumbfounded and his mouth was watering. The situation was really unbearable. Only Yazid Ibn Abu was not affected by this. Although his eyes were watching the singing and dancing like other people, he was always observing from the corner of his eyes. Li Xian's every move.
Hmm, he is really a cautious person, this guy should not be underestimated!
Yezid Ibn Abu was observing Li Xian, but he didn't know that Li Xian was also observing him. It was just that Li Xian didn't need to look at him with his eyes at all. He could detect Yezid Ibn with his Qi induction. Ben Abu was aware of every move he made. When he saw Yazid Ibn Abu, not only was he not moved by the extremely pleasing singing and dancing, but he didn't even eat much food. Instead, he glanced over at him from time to time. , Li Xian's evaluation of him was naturally even higher.
"Abenqing's family, how about this song and dance?"
Singing and dancing are pleasing to the eye, but they always end. After the sound of the drum, the singers disappeared, and only the lingering sound was still lingering in the sky in the square. The people who still had unfinished thoughts burst into thunderous applause and cheers. For a moment, After the applause stopped, Li Xian smiled and waved to Mua Via Aben, and seemed to ask quite contentedly.
"Okay, it's really good. I have never seen such a pleasing song and dance in my life. It is really my great fortune to be able to see this."
Muawiya Aben is worthy of being a person who has stayed in China for more than two years. He speaks Chinese fluently and can also drop a few idioms. Although his accent is not pure, he can express his ideas well.
It is extremely impossible.
"It's fine if the Qing family thinks it's good for you. Well, our two countries both value martial arts. It's not a good thing to hear too much of Mi Mi's music. In this case, it's rare that your country has sent so many warriors. How about a competition in front of the court?
ah?"
Although Li Xian held the banquet this time as a matter of etiquette, he might as well have some considerations. Seeing that the singing and dancing had already passed a half, he suggested with a smile.
"Ah, this..."
Li Xian's proposal was too sudden. Mua Via Abben was not expecting it and couldn't help but feel speechless. He turned back slightly panicked and looked at Ye Qi with an inquiring gaze.
D. Ibn Abu.
idiot!
Although Yezid Ibn Abu could not understand Li Xian's words, how could he not guess that what Li Xian said must be testing his own truth. When he saw Mu'a Wiya Abben turned his head and looked
I was so angry with myself that I really wanted to pull out the knife and kill Mu'a Wiya Abben, but I was just annoyed. At this time, Yezid Ibn Abu had no choice but to kill him.
Maybe he was pretending not to see Mua Via Aben's look for help.
"Abenqing's family, the strong man behind you is tall and tall. He must be a master. I think I will let him appear."
Li Xian had already recognized that Yazid Ibn Abu's identity was not simple. At this moment, when he saw Mu'a Wiya Abu's actions, his heart was so clear that he smiled evilly and said something.
Rush Road.
"Ah, this, I'm afraid this is not good? Foreign Minister, Foreign Minister..."
As soon as he heard that Li Xian wanted his master to compete in a martial arts competition, Mua Via Abben was so frightened that his face turned green, but he didn't know what reason to use to reject Li Xian's proposal, and he was so anxious that he was sweating all over his head.
It keeps dripping.
"It doesn't matter, it's just fun in front of the court. The Abenqing family will not deny me this honor, huh?"
Li Xian had no intention of giving Mua Via Aben a chance to shirk. His face was straight and he snorted in displeasure.
"Ah..., your highness, your highness, please excuse me. I will ask the foreign ministers before I speak, and I will speak after I ask."
When he saw that Li Xian looked wrong, Mua Via Aben couldn't stand it anymore. He stretched out his big sleeves, wiped his head and face wildly a few times, forced out a few wry smiles, and stammered and begged.
"Well, it's okay to just ask the Qing family."
Facing Mua Via Aben's sad face, as if he were mourning for his heir, Li Xian did not force him anymore, but agreed with a slight expression on his face.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."
Mu'awiya Abben confessed his crime with a wry smile, and then turned around without any scruples and respectfully relayed Li Xian's proposal to Yazid ibn Abu in Arabic.
"Ah!"
Yazid Ibn Abu is the crown prince. He has been extremely intelligent since he was a child. He has been leading the army for many years. His experience is not comparable to that of a small person like Mu'a Wiya Abben. At this time, he
How could he not know what Li Xian's real intentions were? It was just that he had arrogance in his heart. After quietly listening to Mua Via Aben's narration, he had no words and just chuckled and straightened his waist.