Munitions Empire-Chapter 1104 - 1026 Acting School

Accepting the Elf Princess was a collective decision made by the upper echelons of the Great Tang Empire, as the Great Tang Empire needed to find its own stance in the upcoming new World War.

The new stance is to support the Poplar Empire: Yangmu Yi was very happy that the Great Tang Empire chose to support him, it made all the weapons purchases biased towards the Great Tang Group worthwhile.

After Tang Mo expressed his support for the Poplar Empire to some extent, the Poplar Empire immediately gained confidence and began to make vigorous preparations along the border.

As if it wasn’t the Poplar Empire that had taken the lead in condemning the Great Tang Empire before, Yangmu Yi enthusiastically proclaimed the "Poplar-Great Tang" trans-sea alliance as unbreakable, insisting that both sides should maintain a cooperative relationship based on mutual understanding and support in any field.

The day after Yangmu Yi’s speech, King Ying Duo of the Qin Country also made a statement, claiming that the alliance between the Great Tang Empire and Qin Country is indestructible, with both nations standing shoulder to shoulder, remaining friendly for generations to come.

For a time, it seemed an alliance formed around marital ties had emerged: King Ying Duo of Qin Country, after showcasing his marital relationship with Emperor of Tang, also did not forget to pull the Poplar Empire into the picture, demonstrating the "close relationship" between the two nations.

But in reality, everyone knew that there had never been an alliance between Qin Country and the Poplar Empire, and the two nations hardly had any trade interactions either.

But such matters were all about saving face, and the Poplar Empire would not miss out on this opportunity to create momentum for themselves: on the same day, the Foreign Minister of the Poplar Empire once again came out to make a speech, announcing that an alliance with Qin Country was being established, and that the relationship between the two nations would see unprecedented development.

It was a diplomatic drama that left countries around the world stunned. In the Dahua Empire, the Minister of Personnel, Jiang Run, summoned the ambassador of the Poplar Empire to the Dahua Empire later that same evening, and the two talked for over two hours, about who knows what.

Similarly, during that night’s dinner time, the ambassador from the Ice Cold Empire to the Great Tang Empire requested a meeting with Nangong Hong, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Great Tang Empire, and stated his purpose upon arrival.

He was very cautious, asking worriedly, "Minister Nangong, my country wishes to confirm whether an alliance is about to be established between the Poplar Empire and the Great Tang Empire, the kind... that supports each other unreservedly."

Nangong Hong of course knew what the other party was here for and was also aware that storm clouds loomed over the Eastern Continent, with the Ice Cold Empire always harboring ambitions to head south.

The Poplar Empire naturally harbored ambitions as well, and the Great Tang Empire’s acceptance of the marriage alliance with the Elf also, to some extent, fueled the ambitions of the Poplar Empire. freeweɓnovel.cøm

Now that the Great Tang Empire had stirred up the ambitions of Yangmu Yi, the Ice Cold Empire was scared off. No nation dared to provoke the Great Tang Empire lightly, so the ambassador from the Ice Cold Empire had to make clear just how resolute the stance of the Great Tang Empire was.

"The Great Tang Empire pursues a non-aligned policy! My friend! While we have accepted the marital alliance from the Poplar Empire, it does not mean that we will be forced into any conflicts involving the Poplar Empire." Nangong Hong gave a reassuring smile as he provided an answer that would excite the Dwarves.

Before coming, the other side had prepared for the possibility that if the Great Tang Empire showed any form of dissatisfaction or insistence, they would reconsider their plan to invade the Poplar Empire from the south.

But the response from the Great Tang Empire was unexpected; it seemed that the Great Tang Empire was not ready to be involved in the conflict.

"So, if there were to be a conflict between the Ice Cold Empire and the Poplar Empire... the Great Tang Empire wouldn’t side with the Poplar Empire?" The Dwarf ambassador was uncertain, so he asked again for confirmation, more clearly this time.

Nangong Hong nodded, affirming the ambassador’s words, "Of course, we have no intention of getting involved in the war. As you know, we care more about business than warfare."

His words were suggestive; the Great Tang Empire had not sent troops during the civil war in the Dahua Empire, but business with all countries on the Western Continent had never been cut off by the Great Tang Empire.

Speaking of business, the Dwarf ambassador seemed to remember something and continued to ask, "Then, respected Minister Nangong, may we ascertain that even if war breaks out, the trade between the Dwarf Empire and the Great Tang Empire will not be disrupted, and we will still be able to purchase all the goods listed for sale by the Great Tang Empire?"

"Of course! As long as the goods are marked for sale, they can be exported at any time... unless you declare war on the Great Tang Empire."

"Including weapons?" The eyes of the Dwarf ambassador already lit up with eagerness.

"Including weapons!" Nangong Hong gave a firm answer.

"The Great Tang Empire will always be a friend of the Ice Cold Empire!" The Dwarf ambassador extended his hand and shook hands with Nangong Hong—a handshake that had become fashionable in the Great Tang Empire and later influenced the world.

Nowadays, in diplomatic settings, one often sees this handshake, hands clasped together like a bridge, symbolizing a sense of unbreakable unity, which is quite popular with everyone.

"We can sign a series of cooperation agreements, ensuring that during the war, the Great Tang Empire will maintain trade with the Dwarf Empire," Nangong Hong also kindly offered a generous condition.

However, raising such a condition wasn’t without purpose: "But price-wise, you know, we have to bear the risks brought on by the war, so there will be an additional charge."

The Dwarf ambassador immediately burst into laughter; he had no doubt about the position of the Great Tang Empire: so far, the Great Tang Empire had never broken any agreement or contract, and its reputation was even more solid than true gold.

As long as the Great Tang Empire is willing to sign an agreement or contract, for the Dwarves, it is undoubtedly a strong guarantee. To obtain such a guarantee, it is absolutely worth spending a bit more money.

Therefore, the Dwarf ambassador immediately agreed, without even asking how much extra money was required: "The price is negotiable! I knew my friend, Master Nangong, would not embarrass the Ice Cold Empire. When do you have time? I’ll host a banquet in the embassy to treat Master Nangong."

"Deal! Just make sure there’s good wine, and I’ll be there to feast at your wealthy banquet!" Nangong Hong pointed at the other, saying with a smile.

The Dwarf ambassador laughed heartily; accomplishing this task was definitely a great achievement for him. Upon his return, he would be able to report success, and he would receive substantial rewards in his homeland.

With his mood already uplifted, the Dwarf ambassador suddenly remembered another matter and proposed: "On this trip, I have another task. If His Majesty The Emperor of the Great Tang Empire is willing, we can select a suitably aged Dwarf Princess to send to the Great Tang Empire..."

"Cough cough cough cough cough!" Nangong Hong nearly choked on his own saliva, hastily raising his hand to stop the other from continuing, and after managing to stop coughing, he immediately warned with a flushed face: "If you don’t want to mess up the whole deal, then don’t bring up this matter again!"

"What’s the matter, Master Nangong?" the Dwarf ambassador said somewhat displeased: "Although Dwarves may not be as beautiful as humans and elves, our women are strong and can bear many, many sons... Moreover, they have good cooking skills and can even brew liquor..."

"It has nothing to do with that! Trust me, absolutely no relation!" Nangong Hong interrupted the other’s boasting: Who the hell wants an Imperial Concubine who brews liquor and chops wood? The Forbidden City has no lack of cooks, if not three hundred then at least two hundred and eighty!

He leaned over to the other’s ear and explained in a low voice: "Don’t you consider the feelings of the Imperial Concubines of the Great Tang Empire? For sure, if turmoil arises, to pacify the fury of the imperial consorts, His Majesty The Emperor will always need to do something about it, don’t you think?"

Seeing the Dwarf ambassador’s face turn pale, Nangong Hong continued to intimidate him: "Do you think that Princess Alice would not add something extra in the exports to the Poplar Empire, and then just casually hike up the prices on goods that your Ice Cold Empire desperately needs?"

"Gulp..." The Dwarf ambassador swallowed hard; he had begun to realize the gravity of the situation.

"Or do you believe you are safe enough within your embassy, not needing to worry about what those ’hounds’ from Empress You Lin’s Ministry of Internal Affairs think of you?" Nangong Hong continued asking: "What were you saying just now? I didn’t quite catch it?"

"What? What did I say?" The Dwarf ambassador hesitated, looking utterly confused: "Besides inviting you to dine at the embassy, did I mention anything else?"

Nangong Hong gave a thumbs up, gesturing a sign of being impressed. He had a new appreciation for the Dwarf ambassador’s acting, although a tad exaggerated, the basics were there: "Then I’ll await the invitation from the Ambassador."

"Trust me! Only the finest caviar! Wait for my arrangements!" the Dwarf ambassador wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, sincerely preparing to splurge in repayment to his friend: "Wait for my invitation! My friend! My best friend!"

Inside the Imperial City of the Laines Empire, Leines I stared at the seven or eight Imperial Concubines sitting at the dining table, his face full of dissatisfaction. He truly regretted not having even a single twenty-year-old daughter, thus unable to join the ranks of those forming matrimonial alliances with the Great Tang Empire at such a critical moment.

Not everyone has a suitable girl to approach Tang Mo for kinship, at least the Emperor of the Laines Empire did not.

Of course, he wasn’t without company: the Emperors of the Suthers Empire and the Empire of Nanla also had no princesses of marriageable age...

However, they wouldn’t have to remain despondent for long, because soon everyone would hear the news: whoever sends a princess to the Emperor of the Great Tang out of the blue, is picking a fight with the Imperial Concubines of the Great Tang Empire...

And so, the Dorne Empire and the Chu Country, who were in the process of selecting princesses, became embarrassed. It seemed they had missed the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become the in-laws of Tang Mo.