Tokyo is celebrating, and Hebei Jiebao is talking everywhere.

The content of the official edict was that the Zhou Liao army fought a large-scale decisive battle near Zhuozhou, and the Zhou army won and defeated the Liao army! The Liao army retreated to Youzhou, unable to fight again, and the remnants of the army were defeated and fled north.

This statement is a slight exaggeration, but it is barely true, and the main force of the Liao army was indeed defeated in Zhuozhou. The Zhou army was dominated by infantry and did not form a war of annihilation.

The main reason is that it is impossible to explain the real strategic victory, if it is described as "the Zhou army held the defensive line, so that the Liao army had no chance, and after many days of confrontation, the Liao army retreated to the grassland due to the pressure of logistics grain and grass" is not energetic!

And the significance of this battle is far more than just letting the Liao army take the initiative to retreat, so the truth is only understood by people in Guo Shao's circle.

…… The spring breeze has melted the snow and ice, and the willow branches on both sides of the river have sprouted. The good news of Hebei is like the news of spring in Tokyo.

At this time, several large cannibals with silk buns were curiously looking at the surrounding scenery.

And the passers-by and the people looked at them in amazement. It is said that there were many people in Luoyang and other places in the Tang Dynasty, and there were endless business contacts; But after the fall of the Tang Dynasty for so many years, it is rare to see people in the Central Plains, and occasionally people from the Tubo, Dangxiang, Khitan and other ethnic groups appear, but the appearance is not as huge as the face of the people of Semu.

The leader of the group of cannibals is Handsome, a tall man in his thirties, with thick hair and a curly beard on all sides; The meaning of his name has nothing to do with handsome, the pronunciation is a bit like "Sha'er", and the transliteration is as if handsome. The look of amazement on his face could not be hidden.

All the way from Xingwangfu, when they settled in the post houses of various big cities, they had already seen the huge and prosperous city of Middle-earth, and the population of the city far exceeded their previous knowledge.

Now in Tokyo, I am even more attracted by the magnificent castle towers, exquisite pavilions, and willows, and there are many people and shops in the streets and alleys. Shuai Man looked dizzying.

"There are a lot of dignitaries here, and there must be a great demand for luxury goods. The Great Zhou Kingdom is a huge commercial treasure! Shuai Manzi and his companions said in big food words, and their faces were very excited.

The civil servants who received them did not speak the language of the Great Eclipse, and the entire Tokyo Imperial Court could not find an official who could speak the Great Eclipse language, which was really the reason why they had been going back and forth for many years. Only the Han translator brought by the big cannibal himself could understand it.

The civil official didn't know what they were talking about, so he said politely: "In a while, the official will take the noble envoy to the post house to rest, and you will bathe and change your clothes, because Empress Duanci will personally receive you tomorrow morning." ”

Lu Yongzhen, a Han man next to her, seemed to be pinching her nose and her phlegm had not melted.

Shuai Man nodded to the civil official first in reply. He also asked Lu Yongzhen, a Han man he hired: "In the past, the emperor of the Southern Han Kingdom also lived in the deep palace, and ordinary people couldn't see him, but I saw a woman in the court." Does Middle-earth like to use women in power? ”

Lu Yongzhen said: "That is a unique thing in the Southern Han Dynasty, and it is not like this in the countries of the Central Plains in general. The emperor of the Great Zhou is now fighting a war with the Great Liao Kingdom in the north, and I heard that he has won one; It's not in the palace now, so let the queen's sister Empress Duanci come as regent.

It is a very respected etiquette for Shuai Man to be personally received by Empress Duanci. It seems that we will not have any trouble coming to Tokyo this time. ”

Shuai Man was very happy when he heard this, but he was a little puzzled: "Why did the emperor let the queen's sister be the regent, not the queen?" ”

Lu Yongzhen's face was embarrassed, and she couldn't answer a word.

Shuai Man was very curious: "Could it be that both the queen sisters are married to the Great Zhou Emperor at the same time?" ”

Lu Yongzhen hurriedly waved his hand: "You can't say that!" He glanced back at the civil servant, "Fortunately, no one in Tokyo can understand us, otherwise it would have been miserable!" ”

Lu Yongzhen frowned and thought for a while, "Probably because the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty appoints people on the basis of merit, and my sister's talent is stronger than that of the queen, so the emperor can rest assured that he will hand over the state affairs to Empress Duanci." It's all relatives anyway. ”

Shuai Man's face was puzzled, shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands, indicating that it was incomprehensible, obviously there is a queen, what is the matter with the queen's sister?

Lu Yongzhen said again: "In the future, Mr. Shuai Man, don't talk about marrying the queen's sister, it's completely out of line with the etiquette of the Great Zhou." The elder sister is the wife of the first emperor, who is the cousin of the current emperor; In the Central Plains, a brother can't marry a sister-in-law! ”

Shuai Man nodded hurriedly and said, "When I settle down, I will record the affairs of the royal family, as well as the capital of the Great Zhou Kingdom." It's a pity that I didn't bring a painter with me. ”

Lu Yongzhen said with a smile: "Since Empress Duanci has personally summoned you, there will be another chance." ”

The civil official asked Lu Yongzhen what the big cannibals were talking about, and of course Lu Yongzhen didn't dare to say that he was talking about the royal family, so he only said: "The big cannibal Shuai Man said that Tokyo is very rich and a treasure land full of business opportunities." ”

The civil officials were quite proud when they heard this, and when they heard the foreigners praising their national capital, they would also inexplicably feel that their faces were bright. The civil official said kindly: "When I see Empress Duanci tomorrow, I must be respectful, because I am a person from Fanbang, not my subjects, so I don't have to kneel." Pay attention to what you say, don't say anything serious, someone will teach them later, just memorize it again; If they want to talk about serious matters, they have their own guest envoys and officials from the household department to discuss with them. ”

Lu Yongzhen said: "Thank you Ah Lang for reminding me." The grass people explained it clearly to the big cannibal. ”

The group rode along the royal street to the south of the imperial city, where the ceremonial hall was located. Shuai Man once again stared at the grandeur of the imperial city, the buildings of the Great Zhou were not as high as those of the Great Food, but they occupied a very vast area. On the majestic tower, the stubborn warriors stood motionless, heavily guarded.

As for the rite hall, there are officials in the Great Zhou Dynasty who receive the Great Food Envoy as a national envoy, and the specifications are very high. Shuai Man ate very fine and delicious food, and the porcelain containing the food is also a fine product of the official kiln, if it is transported to the big food, but these porcelains are very valuable. There are also curtains, bed tents, and quilts in the house, which are all fine silk that can be sold for a large price in the eyes of Shuai Man.

Everyone was very happy, and the handsome man checked the gifts he had brought with him to the Great Zhou Emperor, some plant seeds, hats made of precious bird feathers, utensils made of gold, and a sharp knife for play. Shuai Man picked up the treasure knife and looked at it, and said: "This is a special place to produce iron can be made, it has little to do with the process, and it is also a rare thing to give to the emperor." ”

One of the accompanying people said: "The officials of the Zhou State are very kind to us, if it weren't for their warm reception, how dare we go so far to the capital of Middle-earth?" ”