amaotonovel Chapter 752 2 Don’t help?
Chapter 752 2 Don’t help?
The envoys from the Tang Dynasty and Arabia arrived in India almost at the same time.
The two teams were dressed in gorgeous costumes of different styles, shining with different light in the afterglow of the setting sun, forming a sharp contrast.
The Arab envoy Rokov was wearing a robe embroidered with golden patterns, and his deep eyes under the turban were shrewd.
He was riding on a tall Arabian horse and slowly looking around.
The Tang Dynasty envoy, Wang Xuance, was wearing a black brocade robe and a gleaming Tang sword at his waist, looking very imposing.
He looked calm and determined as he looked at the Tianzhu city in front of him.
The two groups briefly stood in front of the city gate. Rokov was the first to break the silence. With a thick foreign accent and a half-smile, he said, "Your Majesty, I never thought we would meet here. This is truly a wonderful fate."
Wang Xuance nodded slightly, his tone neither humble nor arrogant: "Lokoff, it's indeed a coincidence."
"However, I think the purpose of our coming here should be the same."
The two looked at each other, and a hint of vigilance flashed in their eyes.
After entering the main city of Tianzhu, the streets are bustling with activity.
The people who were once oppressed by the caste system now have smiles of freedom on their faces.
There are shops on both sides of the street, selling a wide variety of novel goods.
Children are running and laughing on the streets, and the vendors are shouting one after another, showing everywhere the vitality of this country after undergoing changes.
Rokov looked at the scene before him, a trace of jealousy and disdain flashing in his eyes. He muttered softly, "They've only learned the superficial aspects of the Tang Dynasty, yet they dare to act so arrogantly."
Wang Xuance didn't get angry when he heard this. He simply responded, "Lokoff, Tianzhu's success today isn't just due to imitation, but also to their own hard work and determination."
The Indian officials received the two envoys warmly, but their attitude became subtle after learning their purpose.
That night, the Indian Grand Councilor Kefu summoned a group of important officials to hold an emergency meeting in the conference hall in the palace.
The lights in the conference room were bright, and the candlelight flickered, casting the shadows of everyone on the wall, sometimes bright and sometimes dim.
Kefu sat in the main seat, his eyes sweeping across the room. He said solemnly, "Everyone, the envoys from the Tang Dynasty and Arabia arrived today at the same time. I'm sure everyone is aware of their purpose."
"They all hope to gain the upper hand in this war by getting help from us, Tianzhu. What do you think this time?"
As soon as the words fell, Governor Lololi stood up impatiently and said excitedly: "Great Councilor, we must help Datang!"
"If it weren't for the Tang Dynasty, would we have the present day in Tianzhu? Would the people of Tianzhu be able to live such a good life?"
"If we don't help the Tang Dynasty fight the Arabs, do we have to help the Arabs fight the Tang Dynasty? Is that even worth considering?"
His words were powerful and full of gratitude to the Tang Dynasty.
However, after Lololi finished speaking, the conference room fell into a strange silence.
Most officials lowered their heads and avoided looking, not daring to meet Lololi's gaze.
Only a few officials nodded slightly in agreement.
Lololi looked at the silent people around him with an expression of surprise and confusion on his face.
He didn't understand why his brothers, who usually fought side by side with him and worked hard for the development of Tianzhu, chose to remain silent at this moment.
Kefu looked at everyone's reactions and had already made a rough judgment in his mind.
He motioned for Lololi to sit down and said slowly: "Lololi, sit down first and listen to me."
"The Tang Dynasty has helped us a lot. It can be said that without the Tang Dynasty, there would be no Tianzhu today."
"This is irrefutable. Back then, the Tang army entered India, overthrew the old rule, abolished the millennia-old caste system, and unified India."
"The philosophy they brought with them, 'All under Heaven for All,' has made fairness and justice a core principle of our country."
"Over the years, we have also been offering tributes to the Tang Dynasty to express our gratitude."
At this point, Kefu paused, his expression becoming more serious. "However, the fact remains that the Tang Dynasty burned, killed, and looted our land. They didn't want to make us rich and powerful, but to bring the then-former king to Chang'an for questioning."
"Although we are grateful for the changes brought about by the Tang Dynasty, we must not forget that history."
"The Arabs are naturally cunning. When they do business, they have harmed many of us Indians and even sold our compatriots as commodities to other places."
"What they have done is appalling. But now, envoys from the Tang Dynasty and Arabia are coming to India at the same time. They are about to go to war."
"The Arab Empire cannot resist the Tang Dynasty's cavalry. In this war, the Arabs are doomed to fail."
"For us, the demise of the Arab Empire is a great relief."
Kefu stood up and paced slowly in the hall: "But, Lololi, have you ever thought that between us and the Tang Dynasty, there is the Arab Empire."
"Once Arabia falls, what will the Tang army do to us, Tianzhu, the next moment?"
"How do they treat us, whom they consider barbarians? The power of the Tang Dynasty is obvious to all."
"Who can truly predict their ambitions? Our assistance to the Tang Dynasty might bring temporary peace, but who can guarantee that, after dealing with the Arabs, the Tang Dynasty won't turn its attention to us?"
Kefu's words caused an uproar in the conference room.
The officials were talking among themselves, and the sound of discussion was rising and falling. A young official stood up and said, "Director, you are right."
"We cannot only see the immediate benefits and ignore the potential dangers."
"But if we don't help the Tang Dynasty, will the Tang Dynasty bear a grudge against us and use it against us after the war?"
Another older official also said: "Yes, the Arabs have committed many evil things. If we help them, it will not only go against the will of the people, but also will not bring any benefits."
"But if I help the Tang Dynasty, I'm worried about getting into trouble."
“It’s such a difficult decision.”
For a while, there was endless debate in the conference room. Everyone expressed their opinions, but no consensus could be reached.
Kefu looked at the chaotic scene with a frown on his face, racking his brains for a solution.
He knew that this decision was related to the future of India, and any carelessness could bring disaster to the country.
Just as everyone was arguing fiercely, the old wise man slowly stood up.
He had white hair but his eyes were unusually bright. He coughed lightly and signaled everyone to be quiet.
After the hall calmed down, he said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I believe we cannot simply choose to support the Tang Dynasty or the Arabs."
"We, India, are no longer the weak country that was bullied by others."
We have our own strength and dignity.”
"We should maintain a neutral stance and maneuver between the Tang Dynasty and Arabia."
"We can express our willingness to provide certain assistance to both the Tang Dynasty and Arabia, but this assistance must be limited."
"We can provide them with some supplies, but we will never send troops to fight."
"This way, no matter who wins or loses in the end, we in India will not become the enemy of the other side."
"Furthermore, we can also take this opportunity to maintain good relations with both parties and strive for more benefits for our Tianzhu."
Everyone nodded, thinking that this method was feasible.
Not helping either side is indeed a very good idea.