Chapter 596: The Diplomatic Envoys Enter the Capital
Chapter 596: The Diplomatic Envoys Enter the Capital
Time flies like a white horse, and in the blink of an eye it is mid-November.
At this time, the envoys from those countries finally arrived at the city closest to the capital slowly and leisurely.
Before this, Murong Yu, who had been away from the team for a long time, had been waiting in an inn two days in advance, waiting for the arrival of the envoys.
After the envoys arrived, he changed his identity back without anyone noticing, thinking that everything was perfect.
However, he never expected that his every move was watched by a pair of sharp eyes.
The envoys rested for a while in this city and stayed for a whole day before setting off again.
Now, it is only two days' journey to the capital, but people are not in a hurry to travel. Instead, they want to take this opportunity to experience the prosperity of Dai Viet.
After all, the imperial court attached great importance to the visits of envoys from various countries.
We are currently in a period of truce. It will be a blessing for all countries if we can coexist peacefully with other countries and avoid the outbreak of war.
Unless there is a food shortage in the country and the people are starving, no one would be willing to easily provoke a war and go to other countries to plunder resources.
Therefore, on the day when the diplomatic envoys arrived in Beijing, the streets of the entire capital were crowded and bustling.
The envoys moved slowly along the roads of the capital. Their team was huge and magnificent, with flags fluttering in the wind, and the scene was spectacular.
These large teams are particularly eye-catching.
The envoys were dressed in gorgeous and colorful costumes, riding tall and mighty horses with bright fur, and walking in the streets with solemn expressions.
There were also civil officials and princesses sitting in gorgeous carriages, pulling open the curtains to admire the prosperity of the streets and feel the enthusiasm of the people.
Following closely behind them were carriages filled with precious gifts. All of these gifts were their country's most precious treasures, representing their highest respect for the Dai Viet Kingdom.
When these teams passed by, people on both sides of the road flocked to them and crowded together, curiously observing these people from foreign countries, wanting to see what they looked like.
However, for those people who had experienced war and famine, their emotions were extremely excited.
If it weren't for the Beijing guards stopping them, these people would have thrown the rotten vegetable leaves and rotten eggs in their hands into the faces of the envoys.
As the diplomatic corps gradually went deeper into the capital, they moved slowly along the wide and bustling streets.
The shops and houses on both sides of the street are hung with colorful lanterns, and the air is filled with a festive atmosphere, as if warmly welcoming their arrival.
Witnessing this extraordinary lively scene, the envoys could not help but feel deeply moved.
They knew very well that Dai Viet was an extremely powerful and prosperous country with vast territory and rich and diverse resources.
Therefore, they were full of expectations and eager to establish a deep friendship with Dai Viet and seek greater development together.
The envoys marched forward in a mighty procession and finally arrived in front of the imperial palace. They stopped in an orderly manner and waited quietly for the emperor to summon them.
The gate of the palace slowly opened, and a group of palace maids and eunuchs walked out with light steps. They respectfully led the envoys into the palace.
The envoys walked into the palace with awe and were amazed by what they saw.
The palace is magnificent with carved beams and painted buildings, and every detail displays unparalleled luxury and solemnity.
The walls of the palace are inlaid with precious gems and the floor is covered with gorgeous carpets, which makes people marvel at its grandeur.
The envoys were filled with awe, for they knew very well that this was the center of power of Dai Viet, a sacred and solemn place.
When the envoys passed through numerous palaces and finally met the emperor, they all performed the highest etiquette of all countries to the emperor.
They also presented precious gifts to the emperor and expressed their respect and friendship for Dai Viet.
Emperor Yongshun accepted their gifts with a smile, expressed his pleasure at their arrival, and invited them to join him for dinner.
The dinner was held in the banquet hall of the palace, and the banquet was filled with sumptuous food that made people salivate.
The envoys enjoyed the feast to their heart's content, savoring the unique flavor of the Central Plains. While tasting the food, they talked with the emperor in a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere.
After the dinner, Li Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites personally led the envoys to the embassy.
Since there is still some time before the third prince's wedding, the members of the delegations can freely visit and tour the capital and experience the prosperity and charm of this city.
Minister Li enthusiastically introduced the capital's scenic spots and unique culture, allowing the envoys to better understand the country.
The envoys were very grateful to Minister Li for his thoughtful arrangements, and they looked forward to exploring this mysterious and ancient country in depth in the coming days.
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