NCCnovel Chapter 128: The Japanese are like dogs? Are they worthy?
Chapter 128: The Japanese are like dogs? Are they worthy?
Matsushita Arita was secretly delighted to see that Li Chengqian was not angry with him for changing his name, and he hurried to strike while the iron was hot.
His expression became increasingly respectful. He knelt on the ground and said in a voice full of flattery, "Your Majesty, I have something else to report to you!"
Li Chengqian's face was pleasant, and his eyes revealed a gentleness that made people feel like they were bathed in spring breeze. "What do you want to tell me? Just tell me."
He was flattered by the gentle attitude.
The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty actually respected him, a mere envoy, so much!
Under the impact of this strong emotion, he suddenly felt an urge to die for Li Chengqian.
His expression became even more serious in an instant, his body leaned forward slightly, his neck stretched forward, and his forehead almost touched the ground.
Every movement he made was intended to show his submission to Li Chengqian.
"Your Majesty, I have already reported this matter to Minister Xie of the Ministry of Rites. Fortunately, with Your Majesty's oral instructions, I now have the audacity to report this to Your Majesty."
"Ten days ago, I had a team of envoys, twenty-nine in total, walking along a winding path beside the East Market of Chang'an."
"Although that small road isn't as busy as the main street, it's close to the East Market, so there are still some pedestrians on weekdays."
"At that time, the envoys were admiring the beautiful scenery of the Tang Dynasty. Who could have expected that a group of vicious and ferocious villains would suddenly appear."
"Those people all had ferocious faces and demanded money from our Japanese envoys!"
"They beat all of our Japanese envoys until their legs were broken and their bodies were rubbed clean. Now they have lost even their humanity!"
"In desperation, I dared to seek help from Minister Xie of the Ministry of Rites. Fortunately, Your Majesty has granted me the opportunity to make a tearful speech to Your Majesty today."
"Your Majesty is wise and wise. Such atrocities cannot be tolerated. I hope Your Majesty will uphold justice for our nation and ensure that those evildoers receive the punishment they deserve."
As soon as these words were spoken, all the civil and military officials present were filled with disbelief. They whispered to each other and the buzzing sound instantly filled the entire hall.
A total of twenty-nine people suffered this misfortune in the East Market of Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty?
This is the capital, the best place to live, with strict law and order. Who has the courage to do that?
Moreover, few people in the court knew about this matter before, as if it was deliberately concealed. Everyone felt that this matter was extremely strange and incomprehensible.
Li Shimin subconsciously glanced at Yuchi Jingde beside him. Their eyes met, and they both saw deep doubt in each other's eyes.
Ten days ago, Cheng Qian seemed to have dined with them, could it be that...
He looked at Li Chengqian's ignorant expression and fell into deep thought.
Li Chengqian's brows knitted into the shape of a "川" character, his expression solemn and serious. He angrily said, "What? Such a terrible and outrageous thing actually happened in Chang'an City?"
"It's unbearable!"
Li Chengqian immediately scanned the entire audience.
"My dear ministers, which of your young men did this? Stand up now, and I will show you a lighter sentence!"
All the civil and military ministers looked at each other and shook their heads secretly.
The laws in Chang'an were very strict, and they usually disciplined their children very strictly, as if walking on thin ice, and repeatedly reminded them not to cause trouble outside.
After all, once you are targeted by the Jinyiwei, no one can do anything to save you.
Seeing that no one admitted it, Li Chengqian became even angrier and his face became even gloomier.
He stared at Matsushita Arita, his tone firm and serious.
"Your Excellency, this incident has seriously damaged the friendly diplomatic relations between our two countries."
"I'll make the decision for you on this matter!"
“No one is coming forward to admit it now!”
"Then I will absolutely show no mercy!"
"Tell me how you want to punish the person who caused the accident!"
"I promise you everything!"
When Matsushita Arita saw this, he was overjoyed and wished he could really transform into a loyal dog wagging its tail and begging for mercy to win the favor of the Emperor of Tang.
He suppressed his inner excitement, chose his words carefully and spoke cautiously.
"Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty believes in exchanging one life for another. Now, out of the 29 envoys, only 12 are left alive."
"This person treated our Japanese envoy so violently."
"I boldly request Your Majesty to punish the culprit with death, in the same way he treated me!"
Li Chengqian slammed the table hard, and with a loud "bang", the cups and plates on the table shook slightly, and the wine splashed out.
"Alright! Since Japan has sent an envoy, I will seek justice for you, Japan!"
"Today, all the civil and military officials are here. Bring the person here and let them identify him! No matter who it is, I will not let him off easily!"
"Yes! Your Majesty! I, on behalf of Japan, thank you!"
Matsushita Arita quickly knelt down to express his gratitude, his face full of pride.
The envoys from the surrounding countries were all stunned when they saw this scene.
His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty seems to be too partial to Japan. Isn't it against common sense to punish the people of the Tang Dynasty for the sake of the Japanese?
The eyes of the Tang Dynasty's civil and military officials looking at Matsushita Arita were full of disgust and dissatisfaction.
In their minds, Japan is just a small country. Even if the Tang people really killed all 29 Japanese, what would happen?
I don't think they would dare to resist at all.
But they really couldn't understand His Majesty's actions. Why would he severely punish his own people for a few Japanese?
Everyone secretly decided in their hearts that no matter which family's child made the mistake, they would step forward together to plead for mercy.
Mistakes can be punished according to the law, but the lives of Tang nobles must never be lost because of the justice of the Japanese!
The Japanese are worse than dogs. Do we, the Tang people, deserve to pay with our lives for them?