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Chapter 512 Stupid
The sky was filled with yellow sand, and the wind blew the sand and gravel past, making bursts of noise.
Wang Xuance stood at the front of the delegation, staring closely at the billowing dust raised by the horses' hooves in the distance.
His brows furrowed slightly, then slowly relaxed. Everything was just as he expected. What was supposed to come finally came.
Soon, a large group of cavalry came galloping from afar, and the sound of their horses' hooves made the earth tremble slightly.
These Central Indian cavalrymen were agile, with their horses' muscles taut and their hooves flying, raising clouds of dust that covered the sky.
They were dressed in leather armor inlaid with metal pieces of various shapes. Along with the shouts from the cavalrymen, the fierce momentum came towards them, trying to crush the Tang Dynasty delegation in one fell swoop.
Deputy Envoy Jiang Shiren stood beside Wang Xuance, his hands tightly gripping the musket, his knuckles slightly protruding.
His eyes vigilantly scanned the wolf-like and ferocious Central Indian cavalry around him, not missing any slight movement, and always ready to deal with anything that might happen.
Wang Xuance was sent on a diplomatic mission to India on the orders of Li Chengqian.
At this time, India was in a chaotic situation of fragmentation, like a pile of loose sand, divided into five parts: east, west, south, north and center.
Among these five forces, Central India is the strongest with its vast land, rich resources and powerful military force. It has a hidden ambition to dominate India and occupies a pivotal position in this land.
The glassware that Li Chengqian specifically asked the delegation to bring with them might be just ordinary objects in the prosperous cities of the Tang Dynasty. They were not very valuable and could be seen everywhere in the streets.
But once they left the borders of the Tang Dynasty and entered these exotic countries, they instantly transformed into rare treasures worth a fortune.
Especially the colored glass brought by the delegation this time, which is pure in texture and crystal clear.
Anyone who sees it will be deeply attracted by its unique charm and be moved.
In this foreign country, both high-ranking officials and ordinary people are eager to obtain these glasswares and regard them as treasures.
At this time, Central India was no longer as orderly as it was during the reign of King Harsha.
King Harsha, who once dominated the country, has long passed away. With his death, Central India fell into a power vacuum, and various forces began to stir, fighting openly and secretly.
The man in front of him, Alona Shun, who was leading the cavalry and rushing here in a menacing manner, had stood out in this power struggle and became the actual controller of Central India today.
Although he controlled the power of Central India, held a large army and ruled this vast land, he was still regarded as a usurper in India, a land with strict hierarchy. The foundation of his rule was not stable. Various forces were eyeing him covetously, secretly waiting for an opportunity to overthrow his rule and take back their own power.
There were complicated reasons behind Alona Shun's brazen decision to lead his troops against the Tang Dynasty delegation.
He came from an ordinary family and had been struggling at the bottom since childhood. Relying on his ruthlessness, he climbed up step by step and suddenly reached the pinnacle of power.
Different from those who are born into a life of luxury, his life is full of twists and turns.
Because of this, he has an almost paranoid superstition about fate.
Only when you achieve success will you feel that everything is the favor of luck and the arrangement of fate.
Therefore, after coming to power, he became arrogant and conceited, believing that he was the one protected by destiny and the ruler chosen by God, and that he would be able to get anything he wanted in the world.
His heart was filled with endless desires, and his thirst for power, wealth and status was like an insatiable black hole, devouring his sanity.
Although he had also heard that the Tang Dynasty was powerful and famous, its army was extremely combat-effective, and it enjoyed extremely high prestige among the neighboring countries.
But he had never witnessed the true combat power of the Tang army with his own eyes. In his mind, those legends about the Tang army were nothing but exaggerated rumors.
In his narrow understanding, the cavalrymen under his command were all brave and good at fighting. They galloped across the land of India and were invincible.
They are skilled in riding and shooting, and have a natural enthusiasm for war.
Under his leadership, this cavalry team conquered one tribe after another, making the entire India intimidated by their iron cavalry and no one dared to compete with them.
Therefore, he firmly believed that his cavalry was invincible and the most powerful military force in the world.
But maintaining such a large army requires a huge amount of money.
The supply of food and fodder, the distribution of military pay, the forging and updating of weapons and armor...
Every expense is like a bottomless pit, constantly devouring wealth.
As time went on, Alonashun's financial situation became increasingly dire, and the shortage of military funds became the biggest problem he faced.
At this moment, he learned that a delegation from the Tang Dynasty was coming.
In the past, when the Tang Dynasty's envoys traveled abroad, they would carry a large number of precious treasures. These treasures were priceless in the land of India and could be exchanged for unimaginable wealth.
When he thought of this, the desire in Alonashun's heart was instantly ignited.
Alona Shun, who was worried about the shortage of military funds, immediately cast his greedy eyes on the Tang Dynasty delegation.
The gifts brought by the delegation were originally intended to be divided into five parts and given to various countries in India to demonstrate the friendship and generosity of the Tang Dynasty and promote cultural exchanges and trade between the two sides.
But now, blinded by greed, Alonashun had only one thought in his mind - to keep it all for himself.
In his wishful thinking, as long as he could destroy this Tang Dynasty delegation without anyone knowing, who would know that it was Alona Shun who did it?
The Tang Dynasty was a country that followed reason. Without solid evidence, the Tang Dynasty could not justify raising an army to attack him.
Even if there was evidence, the distance was thousands of miles and the journey was dangerous, crossing vast deserts, towering mountains and turbulent rivers. He really couldn't believe that the emperor of the Tang Dynasty would go to such great lengths to mobilize his troops and go to such great lengths to conquer this remote and desolate barren land in the eyes of the Tang people just for such a small matter.
In his opinion, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty would never launch a long-distance war just for a few members of the delegation and some gifts.
At this moment, Alona Shun was riding on their Indian-specific Rona horse. The horse exuded a wild aura, and its four hooves dug into the ground, making a dull sound, ready to charge again at any time.
Alona stood straight with his back raised, his nose in the air, his face full of pride, and he looked very arrogant.
He was dressed in gorgeous clothes inlaid with various gems, which sparkled in the sunlight, highlighting his noble status.
He wore a sharp scimitar at his waist, with a huge ruby inlaid on the handle.
His eyes swept over the Tang Dynasty delegation of only a few hundred people in front of him, and an inexplicable anger surged in his heart.
What made him extremely unhappy was that facing his 5,000 cavalrymen, the Tang Dynasty delegation did not show any fear at all.
Their eyes were determined, and no one showed any sign of cowardice, as if the threat before them was not worth mentioning at all.
This feeling of being ignored made Alona Shun's heart burn with anger. Even though the other party was from the powerful Tang Dynasty, he could not tolerate such contempt.
In his opinion, the people of the Tang Dynasty were indeed noble, with a long history and strong national strength, but at this moment, the knife was already at their necks, and these people should quickly kneel down and beg for mercy, praying for his mercy.
He wanted to see how tough the bones of these Tang people were, whether they were truly strong-willed or just pretending.
Wang Xuance held a musket in his hand, and the moment his eyes met Alo Nashun, he already knew the other party's intention.
From Alonashun's greedy eyes, arrogant posture and the cavalry behind him, Wang Xuance understood that today's crisis would probably be difficult to resolve.
According to Alona Shun's ruthless mind, he would never leave anyone alive and let his evil deeds be exposed.
A surge of anger surged in Wang Xuance's heart, but he quickly calmed down. Years of diplomatic experience had taught him to remain calm in the face of crisis.
At this moment, only by responding calmly can we find an opportunity to break the deadlock.
However, when Wang Xuance saw Alonashun riding his horse forward arrogantly, his originally vigilant eyes instantly turned into deep disdain.
He looked directly at Arahant with contempt in his eyes and said coldly in fluent Indian: "You really overestimate your own abilities. It's quite interesting."
"Throughout history, it has always been the Tang Dynasty that has torn relations with other countries. But today, you, a tiny country, actually dare to openly oppose the Tang Dynasty. You are simply seeking your own death!"
These words were like a sharp arrow, shooting straight at Alonashun.
When Alonashun heard this, he flew into a rage. His face flushed crimson, and veins bulged on his forehead.
He gripped the reins tightly with both hands, and the horse under him, Rona, felt his master's anger and pawed its hooves restlessly.
He opened his mouth and was about to respond harshly, teaching this ignorant Tang envoy a lesson and letting him know the consequences of offending him.
But before he could utter a word, he heard a loud "bang". The sound echoed in the empty wilderness, making his eardrums hurt.
Immediately afterwards, he felt a warm liquid slowly flowing down from his forehead.
He looked confused and subconsciously reached out his hand, wanting to touch the hot current and figure out what was going on.
However, fate did not give him this opportunity.
Before his fingers touched the warm liquid, his eyes began to blur and the light of life quickly disappeared from his eyes.
The whole person fell off the horse like a kite with a broken string, landing heavily on the ground, raising a cloud of dust.