Chapter 1396: 1313 His Royal Highness the Crown Prince
In the Laines Empire, within the embassy of the Great Tang Empire stationed in the Laines Empire, the ambassador of the Great Tang Empire was sitting in his seat, fiddling with the seal in his hand.
This was his personal seal, intricately carved. He was very fond of this little thing, handling it every day. The seal was almost polished smooth from his frequent touch.
“You’re really not in a hurry at all. If the order cos down for us to make an arrest, I can’t protect you.” The police officer sitting across from the Tang Country ambassador, dressed in the Laines Empire police uniform with shimring stars on his shoulders, was wiping sweat off as he advised, “I know you have many connections. You should hide for a while. I guarantee the police won’t find you.”
“How could I let you, Director, be put in a difficult position?” The Tang Country ambassador chuckled, put down the seal in his hand, and teased, “I’ll just be here and submit quietly, so you have an explanation for the higher-ups.”
“No, Ambassador, please don’t say that…” The Laines City Police Headquarters’ chief, sitting before the Tang Country ambassador, was like a re underling, wiping the sweat from his forehead again before continuing, “Am I not clear on how you’ve treated us? How could I arrest you…”
It’s a joke, considering how many benefits they’ve received over ti. All of that was real gold and silver. If it weren’t for the generosity of the Tang Country, how many years would these policen need to work to settle down in Laines City?
The Rolls-Royce of this director… it was donated by several rchants from the Great Tang Empire. Why did these rchants donate? Does this police director still not understand?
It’s needless to say that he is genuinely on the side of the Tang Country. Even if he were on the side of the Laines Nobility and the Emperor, any orders must have soone to carry them out.
The situation would be absurd if he gave an order to arrest soone, and none of his subordinates made a move. It’s possible that the Tang Country ambassador sitting here could shout, and his subordinate policen might pull out their guns and turn him, the police director, into a sieve.
“I’m not joking.” The Tang Country ambassador stood up, walked to the side of the Laines police director, and placed a hand on the other’s shoulder, “I’m pleased you could co here to say these things to . At least, after two years, I made friends with you all here.”
Previously, he had received calls from several nobles and officials, all advising him to lie low for a while. So even provided him with ‘conveniences’ to leave the city.
After all, within the Laines Empire, there were still many people who had business dealings and trade connections with the Great Tang Empire, and even had accepted nurous bribes.
“Having many friends is a happy thing indeed.” The Tang Country ambassador lightly patted the other’s shoulder, “As I said, I’m not joking with you! I am here, and there’s no need to leave because I believe no re riffraff can kick open the doors of this broken temple.”
He spoke with absolute confidence and an indisputable authority. Outside the window, two trucks had already stopped in front of the Great Tang Empire’s embassy in the Laines Empire. Dozens of Laines soldiers climbed down from the trucks and lined up in front of the Tang Country sentinels.
The leading Laines officer, exuding an aura of malice, clasped his hands behind his back as he looked at the fearless Tang Country guards and coldly asked, “If the two countries are at war, I’m here to arrest the spies and the Tang Country officials harboring them. You won’t resist, will you?”
“This is the Great Tang Empire’s embassy in the Laines Empire! The grounds within are sacred territory of the Great Tang Empire! If you enter, it will be considered an invasion of the Great Tang Empire!” The guard answered the Laines Empire officer, word by word, with a steady gaze.
“You had better resist.” The Laines Empire officer waved his hand, and the dozens of soldiers behind him imdiately drew bayonets from their waists, fixed them to the muzzles of their rifles, and prepared to charge into the courtyard.
“According to the international conventions, captives should be protected by law! Unfortunately, I’m under orders to surrender my weapon and surrender!” The guard placed his rifle on the ground, stepped back, and vacated the entrance.
“…” The process was too smooth, so smooth that the Laines Empire officer couldn’t quite believe it. He didn’t even imdiately react, only after a few seconds did he look back towards the soldier from the Great Tang Empire, uncertainly asking, “You’re not resisting? You surrendered?”
“Yes! Sir! I was ordered to surrender! This is an order, and I must comply! If I received an order to retaliate, I would fight until the last mont.” The Tang Army Soldier replied with eyes full of disdain.
“Go! Enter! Arrest them!” The officer beca pleased, issuing the order. The soldiers behind him entered the gate without encountering any obstruction.
However, when they reached the building entrance, a few policen from the Laines Empire blocked their path: “Stop! How dare your military make arrests in the city? This is not your jurisdiction! What? Are you planning a rebellion?”
“Move aside! We are acting under the order of the Pri Minister…” The leading officer’s words were cut short as he saw the Great Tang Empire ambassador to the Laines Empire walking out of the building, followed by the Laines City police chief.
“Arrest .” The Tang Country ambassador seed afraid the police chief didn’t know him, so he introduced himself: “No need to stop them, it’s not easy for anyone.”
After speaking, the Tang Country ambassador turned to the embarrassed Laines Empire officer and, with a smile, extended his hands as if offering them, “Do you need handcuffs?”
The Laines Empire officer lost his nerve, stepping back two steps to steady himself, appearing as though he was the one being arrested: “No, no need… Sir, I, I am also acting under orders…”
“Understandable, understandable.” The Tang Country ambassador appeared approachable, yet his words sent a chill down one’s spine: “Though I understand, my friends might not.”
He had a temper; of course, he did. He represented the Great Tang Empire, and the temper of this empire… was terrifyingly formidable.
A car at the gate hadn’t yet co to a complete stop when a voice shouted from within: “Stop! Everyone, stop imdiately! Put down your weapons! You all, put them down!”
The car door swung open, and a man in his thirties erged, quickly making his way into the midst of the crowd.
The guards accompanying him pushed aside the bayonetted rifles, and the surrounding soldiers, recognizing this middle-aged man, hurriedly raised their weapons.
“Crown Prince, Crown Prince Your Highness.” The officer also recognized him, cold sweat beading on his forehead, stumbling over his words.
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