In the first year of Qianfeng (666 AD), the twenty-second day of the winter month, the end of the Chen time.

Chang'an City West Inside, South Ya Imperial City Taimiao, grand expedition ceremony. Li Zhi personally presided over it, hundreds of civil and military officials participated, and the expeditionary generals stood in the front row. Whenever foreign troops are used, they will worship their ancestors in the temple and pray for the ancestors and their ancestors to bless the victory.

The military general was wearing a military uniform, his body was tall and straight, and he looked mentally capable. Follow the emperor to take the oath, and his words are high-sounding, indicating that he will not fail in his mission. Vowed to do his best to level the land of Liaodong and play a bright future. It's just a routine, it's just a good wish, and the success or failure of the war has nothing to do with ancestor worship.

At the end of the expedition ceremony, the ambassador Li Tao was appeased and accepted the imperial power Huang Yue, implying the expedition on behalf of me. The emperor encouraged the expeditionary generals to form a group and go to Sirong to receive the fish book. The fish is the copper fish symbol, and the book is the official document of the transfer of troops, which is collectively called the transfer certificate. If you don't have these two things, you can't mobilize the government soldiers, and the Zhichong government won't cooperate.

Tomorrow we will go on the expedition, and the generals will go back to their homes and make preparations. For example, writing a suicide note, doing some exercise in bed, praying in the ancestral hall, and so on. Wu Kang was more unusual, and first summoned all the guards to inquire about the preparations. Then accompany the girl to read, play chess and embroidery, or dance ballroom dance.

At about five o'clock, colleagues came to visit and sent some standing items. Express concern and condolences, and say a few auspicious words, such as a victorious start, a triumphant return, and so on. The most flattering thing is Xu Jingzong's words, the two provinces in Henan and Guannei, and the price of goods have risen to a new high.

The new money is dry and sealed, and it is stipulated that one is ten, but it is not as good as the old money. At the beginning of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Kaiyuan Tongbao was cast, and it is still strong at the moment. Wu's traitorous minister group sold out all the grain hoarding, and the net profit was fifteen times. Wu Kang invested 4,000 guan and made a profit of more than 60,000 guan, and the rest of the traitors, big and small, made a lot of money.

So his reputation has been fully restored, and at the same time magnificently reversed. Because of Wu's granary, doumi is only sold for 100 wen, which is 30% lower than the market price. And Wu's rice, using a standard bucket, the rice is not mixed with sediment. It is still Jiangsu and Zhejiang rice, the king of rice Zhancheng rice, the rice grains are large and full, and the belly is extremely sweet.

Scholars in Chang'an City made up all kinds of jokes, sang all kinds of praises, and completed the transformation from black to powder. Jingshi inquired casually, even if the old and weak, women and children, mentioned General Wuda, they all praised it. When it comes to Xu Daxianggong and Li Xiansikong, he will also give a thumbs up. At the highest level of business, I took out your pocket, but you sang praises of virtue.

Si Ping Taichang Bo Yan Liben, accepted 300 copper coins, and painted a picture of the martial general Rong Ma. Zhaowen Pavilion to be made Yang Jiong, Chao Sanlang Wang Bo, each charged 200 yuan, and inscribed poems on the picture scroll. Wang Bo inscribed a farewell poem and sent General Wu to conquer Liaodong; Yang Jiong's inscription is a poem, rather than a centurion, and he is better than a scholar.

Yan Liben's paintings, Wang Bo Yang Jiong's inscription poems, this should be placed in later generations, at least tens of millions of starts. Wu Kang climaxed, and invited Xu Jingzong to inscribe on the scroll: This is the private property of the martial family, and if the younger generations dare to donate, they will be unworthy descendants. Find someone to frame and seal it, bury it in a secret place, and act as a family heirloom.

Mei Niang was as generous as before, and sent Li Deguan to send a hundred gold leaves. Dozens of jars of sorghum wine, countless pastries, all kinds of strange medicinal materials, and even fetal medicines. If conditions permit, she will also send a woman to meet her physical needs for her beloved brother Kanglang.

At around three o'clock, colleagues stopped coming to the door and welcomed special guests. Two Tang Dynasty officials, Chaosan doctor Guo Wuyi, Shangzhu Guo Degao. Liu Ren was willing to send them to represent the Tiantang Dynasty and cross east to the Wa Kingdom. In accordance with Wu Kang's instructions, repair Sino-Japanese relations and warn the Japanese government not to intervene in Liaodong.

The ruler of the Wa Kingdom, Asuka's father, and the eldest brother of the crown prince, did not let them enter Beijing. The excuse is very funny, there is no official document of the Tang Dynasty, and the identity cannot be determined. In fact, the fundamental reason is that I don't want them to spy on the reality of their country.

The Tang Mission was helpless, so they lived on Tsushima Island, and the eldest brother did not dare to take it, and sent people to deliver materials. But it is not a way to drag on like this, so at the end of last year, the Japanese state made a decision. The Tang envoy was sent again to send Guo Wuyi back to China, and then established diplomatic relations with the Tang Dynasty.

At the beginning of this year, when they landed in Bohai Bay, the imperial court was busy sealing Zen and ignored them. After the end of the Zen sealing, the war in Liaodong resumed, which dragged on until a month ago. Li Zhi had free time, and ordered the Japanese envoys to enter Beijing, and entered Chang'an ten days ago.

Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, this was sent by the Wa State, and the Tang envoy was sent for the fifth time. The ambassador is Shou Oishi, and the deputy envoy Sakahebu Ishizumi is the two who lead the living room. Later, there were eight foreign students and 12 overseas monks.

The task of sending Tang envoys is to actively study the Tang Dynasty, scientific and cultural knowledge. Including policies and laws, cultural and medical calendars, clothing, food, housing and transportation customs, all-round learning. There are more than 200 envoys, and the number of international students is small, most of them are overseas monks. The major Buddhist temples practiced, delved into various Buddhist scriptures, and after learning to return to the Japanese, at least the deputy abbot.

To say that the government of the Japanese country, in order to learn self-improvement, can be described as crazy. The nautical skills were immature, and every time an envoy was dispatched, it was accompanied by danger. Some capsized in a storm, some deviated from the course and ran to Southeast Asia, where they were killed by the natives. However, these risks cannot hinder their determination to attempt to be strong.

In the living room of the martial family, Wu Kang received them, with Xiaoqing sitting on the left and Asuka on the right. The Japanese are respectful, and when they salute their masters, their waists are bent at right angles. The level of respect is more than that of Asuka, the princess of the Japanese country.

The ambassador guarded the big stone, spoke fluent Chinese, and was as humble as a pug: "On behalf of the Tang envoys, I would like to send the Tang envoys to General Zuo Fengchen, General Zuo Yulin, and General Zuo Rongwei, and perform the most solemn courtesy." The lower official sincerely wishes that the general will be invincible when he goes to Liaodong. ”

Wu Kang signaled to be exempt from courtesy, and asked with a pleasant face: "Respected envoy to Tang, Wu is only a military attaché and is not responsible for receiving the mission. It is really unreasonable for you to visit the general together. Besides, you can't learn anything from me, are you here to trade? ”

In addition to studying in Tang Dynasty, the envoys sent by the Wa State were also trade groups. They will present gifts to the Tang Dynasty and the Japanese Kingdom, mainly gold and silver tongs, silk cotton brocade cloth and so on. When it was time to return home, the Tang Dynasty gave gifts in return, such as colorful silk spices, various handicrafts, etc.

In addition to exchanging gifts, they also traded various specialties with Tang Dynasty officials. That's why Wu Kang asked, are you coming to me for trade? Shou Dashi shook his head again and again, and the deputy envoy Saka Hebu Shiji, took out the list and presented it to him.

All kinds of gold, silver and satin, the gifts are quite rich, Wu Kang smiled without saying a word, and handed it to Asuka. Shou Dashi smiled humbly, got up again and replied: "The eldest brother, the crown prince, is overjoyed to learn that General Wu married Princess Ming. specially explained to the lower officials, sent a dowry gift, and talked about his father's intentions. ”

The atmosphere was suddenly embarrassing, and the Chaosan doctor Guo Wuyi reminded him solemnly: "Your envoy's words are wrong, the wife of the Duke of Chu is not the princess of the Wa Kingdom, but the lady of the Chu State." Mrs. Cui was born, a noble daughter of a famous family in the Tang Dynasty, and her virtuous and virtuous people are well known throughout the country. ”

Liu Degao of Shangzhu State, Yin and Yang answered in a strange manner: "The princess of your country, together with the prince of Kawashima, was captured by the Duke of Chu in Baicun River, Haidong. The Duke of Chu Mansion was kind-hearted, and the queen took pity on the princess and specially ordered her to be accepted as a concubine. Your envoy may not know that in my Tiantang Kingdom, the status of wives and concubines is very different. ”

The atmosphere is still embarrassing, Xiao Qing's face is sinking like water, and Asuka's heart is very empty, pretending to be dumb with her head down. Shiji of the Banhe Department arched his hand and retorted to the two with a smile: "Ten miles of different winds, a hundred miles of different customs, my wife and concubine, the status is also equal." The prince of our kingdom made an order, the general of the horse Wu, and the minister of the imperial government. ”

Wu Kang laughed out loud, that Taizheng minister, but he was quite awesome. The highest official position in the Wa Kingdom is the master of the emperor, similar to the three princes and three divisions. Because it is too important, it is generally fictitious, and there are many vacant times. It is said that Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and others were given this position.

It was very interesting, and when I got older, I took a boat to the east and crossed to the Japanese country and became the master of Japan. He was laughing, everyone laughed, and the atmosphere was harmonious. Guo Wuyi Liu Degao no longer dominates, but still despises. We, General Wuda, are the queen's father and brother, and we have taken the princess as a concubine and promoted you.

Xiaoqing rolled her eyes secretly, her demeanor was very sufficient, and she spoke unhurriedly: "The husband has always treated his wife and concubine equally, and there is no need to argue." My sister Asuka is already a gift from her father from the martial arts family, and I, as a sister, laughed at it on her behalf. ”

If you make a smile and make Guo Liu disdainful, you are really cheap. The princess made a concubine, and the king also gave a dowry, which was simply embarrassing. Look at your princess, in front of Mrs. Chu Guo, you don't dare to interject half a sentence, what are you beautiful?

Wu Kang tapped on the table, and his words were ridiculous: "The minister of your country, that is, the highest official position, has always been fictitious, or concurrently held by the king. I would also like to ask your envoy, how can I, a cheap horse, have the virtue and ability to receive such honors? ”

The envoy was very excited, and the general of Tiantang Wu admitted that he was a concubine. Shou Dashi was very happy, and his tone was extremely sincere: "In the past Baijiang Naval Battle, 40,000 sailors of our country were defeated by 7,000 Tang divisions. The general is famous and famous, and everyone in our country knows it, and all the countries and dynasties worship it. ”

The meaning is self-evident, the Japanese people are beaten and hurt, and they will recognize you as their ancestors. The eldest brother covered his ears and stole the bell, and out of political needs, forcibly promoted Wu Kang. It probably means that the person who taught us the lesson was the son-in-law of this king. There is no shame in the conflict in the family, so the people of the Japanese country should continue to support me.

Wu Kang continued to ridicule: "I heard Liu Renyuan say that the Battle of Baijiang was defeated, and the eldest brother of your country is like a bird with a frightened bow. I was afraid that the Tang Dynasty Navy would attack your country, so I built a lot of buildings. A large wall was built around Kyoto, and a defense was built on the Tsushima Islands. ”

Shou Dashi denied it, stared at him and said nonsense: "General Wu has misunderstood, and the rumors are not credible. Those defensive measures are not to deal with Tiantang, but to defend against slaves. The crown prince sent Tang envoys just to repair, how can the relationship between your two countries be enemies again? ”

Wu Kang smiled dumbly: "Please tell the eldest brother that the Goguryeo Fuyu people belong to the Huaxia clan, so the war between the two countries is subordinate to the internal affairs of China." The saint will not allow it, and Huaxia will not let any foreign forces interfere in the internal affairs of the Tiantang Dynasty. ”

The smile gradually became gloomy, and his voice gradually became colder: "General Ben doesn't mind, personally lead 100,000 sailors to visit the eldest brother." I don't mind even more, so I invite the eldest brother and prince to move to my house as a guest to express my uncle-in-law's affection. I also want to know, can the earthen wall he built resist the Datang Invincible Armada? ”

The naked threat seemed to be very high, and the scene was silent. Guo Wuyi Liu Degao, all of them are high-spirited, and these words sound comfortable. Shou Dashi came back to his senses, hurriedly put on a smiling face, got up and nodded. It means that the Tang Dynasty is friendly, and our country will always submit to Goguryeo, and will not dare to meddle in Goguryeo.

Wu Kang was complacent, hoping that he would stay obediently in the island country and guard himself for a thousand years. Suddenly, his waist and eyes hurt, the corners of his eyes skimmed, and Asuka pouted, gritting her teeth and pinching the flesh. This unlucky girl, my brother is pretending to be forced, you give me some cooperation.

The talks continued, Xiaoqing ordered a banquet, and the guests and hosts chatted while eating. During the banquet, Wu Kang agreed, asking Xu Jingzong to help and introduce the study abroad units to the Japanese students. These people learn everything, and the fierceness of the women, and the cuckolds of the lovers are also learned by them. The rumors of later generations that the Tang Dynasty was in Japan have some truth.

After the song is over, it takes a price to please Asuka and pretend to be forced. Stay until the dead of night, the happy hour begins, and the first night of the expedition, General Wu's favorite. The nightlife is the richest, no matter what posture, no matter how you ask for it, the daughter-in-law will be submissive. Sleeping together, hugging left and right, no problem, welfare night.

At about two o'clock, the silent Chu State Mansion suddenly made a loud noise. The footsteps were hurried and chaotic, Qian Shun ran to the backyard, knocked on the door hard, and reported bravely: "Someone broke into the mansion at night, and he has been captured by us, and he is kneeling outside the door at the moment." May I ask the big guy, how to deal with it? ”

There was no response in the bedroom, the lights were still bright, and the rough panting was ambiguous. Qian Shun didn't dare to talk nonsense, and looked at Pinglang Zhao Sheng, his face full of helplessness. The uninvited guest, who was knocked down by the guards, suddenly struggled violently. With something stuffed in his mouth, he can only babble and his head is like a pendulum.

Zhao Sheng raised his slap and slapped it three times in a row. Thick phlegm spit on his head, gritted his teeth and cursed: "Damn Tian Shenu, eat the courage of an ambitious leopard, and dare to break into the Chu Mansion at night." Be honest with Naion, otherwise you won't break the law by cutting off your head. ”

The guest immediately stopped, and Tang Law stipulated that if you enter the house at night for no reason, the host will be punished and will not be legally responsible. was really cut off his head, and he could only consider himself unlucky, and there was no place to reason. Zhao Sheng was very satisfied, and rewarded him with two slaps, and then the old monk settled down and waited for the big guy to finish.

Until the third watch, there were footsteps in the bedroom, and scolding: Which king and eight calves, disturb the welfare night, and beat me to death. After drinking this cup of hot tea, if you haven't been killed, take it to my study, and Naiong will interrogate it personally.

Qian Shun promised in a low voice, and the guards picked up the guests and prepared to beat them up. Due to the dim light, I pulled off the gag rags, and a roar followed: I am Du Huaigong, my uncle, Mrs. and my aunt, you two old people help...

The howl like killing a pig, the sound is indeed familiar, and the guards can't help but smack their tongues. Zhao Sheng took out the fire fold and leaned over to take a closer look, it was really Du Huaigong. He is good friends with Wu Kang, and he is clearly a superior and a superior, but in fact he is like a brother. Therefore, the guards of Wuying all know Xiao Duzi and often drink together.

The guards are confused, what's the matter with you, you don't sleep in the middle of the night, and you come here to do something. Huai Gong didn't explain, and still screamed: Uncle and aunt help, Nai Weng is going to return to the west, open the door immediately to save me. If I don't open the door again, I'll scold the street...

It's not human words, it's born to be a bad beater, and the guards don't bother to care. Waited until the door opened, and threw it in according to the boss's instructions. Qian Shunqiang couldn't help but smile, closed the bedroom door, and dismissed the Wuying guards. Accompanied Pinglang Zhao Sheng, quietly outside the door, pricking up his ears to listen to jokes.

In the outer hall of the bedroom, Wu Kang was sitting precariously, holding back the smile in his heart. This kid is so miserable, there are shoe prints all over his body, dirt on his face, and the big mudprint is obvious. You burn high incense, it is the rule of Wengding, and the intruder will only be captured. Otherwise, you calf would have been a corpse long ago.

Huai Gong forgot about the pain, looked at the picture in front of him, and forced a smile. looked at the top boss and the three women, and his eyes became more and more obscene. Thumbs up, your boss was slept with, he is really a model for my generation.

Xiaoqing sneered, and said in a weird manner: "The third watch didn't sleep in the middle of the night, ran to my house to spread wild, and kept asking for help." Look at the virtue of the uncle, there is no danger to your life, you come in. Throw him in the kennel and talk about it tomorrow morning. ”

Huai Gong was stepped on his tail, turned around and ran to the door, and his back was dead to the door. kept bowing, and burst into tears for a while: "Brother and sister-in-law save their lives, Huaigong doesn't speak, it's really life-threatening." Looking at the entire capital, I can only help Duke Chu and listen to me slowly. ”

This talked endlessly, everyone listened attentively, and Wu Kang's face was weird. It was three days ago, Li Tao found Huai Gong and reminded this son-in-law: Ren Zuo Fengyu, a virtuous son-in-law, has been more than ten years old, and he has not been promoted because he has no merit.

Therefore, a virtuous son-in-law, go to Liaodong with me, stay by my uncle's side, and establish some military merits. When the class teacher returns to the court, the uncle will choose a day to go up and promote you to a general. You and Changzhi are good friends, and we will jointly mention that General Zuo Fengchen should be nine out of ten.

can be promoted to make a fortune, Huai Gong smiled, and happily agreed. But that night, I was awakened by a nightmare, and I realized that there was a deception. Thinking of that possibility, he sweated like rain, looked at his daughter-in-law next to the pillow, and decided to test his uncle.

I didn't fall asleep all night, woke up my daughter-in-law early, and told her to go back to her parents' house: My uncle asked me to accompany him and go to Liaodong to mix military achievements, and I was grateful to my husband. But our family is too poor, and you usually buy rouge for my money. I went back to my parents' house and told my uncle that I would thank him for his suggestion, and I would not go to Liaodong because I was shy of my father's pocket.

Mrs. Li went back to her parents' house and brought back ten taels of gold, saying that it was given by her grandfather, so continue to Liaodong. Huai Gong was almost scared to death, suppressed the fear in his heart, and told his daughter-in-law again: If you go back to your parents' house tomorrow, you will say that there are no horses at home, and there are no extra parts, and you can't fight at all.

The result is even more funny, when Mrs. Li went home, she brought back two war horses and six strong parts. Huai Gong was speechless, accepted the war horse, and prepared to set out tomorrow. Feeding his daughter-in-law at night, he escaped from the house at night, avoided countless patrols, and came to Wufu for help.

After listening to the ins and outs, Xiaoqing was dumbfounded, and asked him in disbelief: "Uncle, are you stupid, Yinggong is the chief manager, and if you follow him, you can easily make war achievements." When the time comes, Fujun will help, and you will be promoted to General Fengchen, which is not a problem at all. Such a God-given opportunity, others can't ask for it, but you abandon it? ”

Huai Gong cried bitterly, and beat his chest for a while: "Sister-in-law, you don't know, to paraphrase the words of the big guy, Li Tao is a black-bellied man." He didn't mention me, but borrowed my head to pay tribute to his military flag. My mouth doesn't keep the door, my behavior is more profligate, and I am too prone to military rules. ”

Narcissus screamed in surprise and hurriedly reached out to cover her mouth, her eyes widening. Asuka had no heart or lungs, frowning and thinking, seemingly unclear. Xiaoqing was stunned at first, then pulled out a wry smile and turned her head to look at her husband.

Wu Kang was very sympathetic, and said in a strange manner: "Listen to your meaning, I want to hide in my house, it's not appropriate." I and the guards of Wuying will go to Liaodong, you are a big man, hiding in Nai Weng's house, Nai Weng can't rest assured. Unless you agree and let me castrate you..."

Before he finished speaking, he screamed in pain, and his daughter-in-law was twisting her ears. Wu Kang begged for mercy again and again, causing the concubine to laugh, and Xiaoqing spat him a few times. The pretty face was full of sympathy, and he made the decision directly: "Uncle stay to avoid trouble, wait until Li Tao leaves Beijing, and then go home quietly." ”

Huai Gong was grateful, Wu Kang laughed dumbly, Li Tao, that bastard, really black-bellied...