The four figures in the Yangzhou official post sat face to face on the bed, with exquisite wine and food in front of them, an old man with gray hair, a pair of chopsticks in his dry palm, picked up the dishes on the plate and tasted them carefully in his mouth, after a little, he picked up another plate of dishes, the expression on his face became richer and richer, and the strange light in his eyes flashed.

"Not bad! The dishes of this drunken fairy building are really distinctive, full of color, flavor, and unique cooking techniques, I didn't expect to come to Datang for all these years, and I almost missed such a delicious taste! ”

The handsome man smiled slightly: "Deputy Envoy Jibei, the reputation of this drunken immortal building has been well-known in Hebei, and these delicacies are from the hands of Zhen Qian of Luquan County!" ”

"Oh! The Zhen Qian in Fujiwara-kun's mouth is the one who wrote 'Ai Lian said'? ”

Among the two people who spoke, one of them was Fujiwara Shuxiong, who returned to Yangzhou with Zhen Qian, and the other old man was Ji Bei Zhenbei, the deputy envoy of the Tang Dynasty this time, and the conversation between the two attracted the attention of the other two.

An old man with a medium figure and a somewhat haggard face said slowly: "There are many talents in the Tang Dynasty, I didn't expect this wonderful poem to come from the mouth of a young man, when will there be such a young man in the country?" ”

As soon as the old man's words came out, the faces of the other three people were a little gloomy, and an old man sitting at the top turned his face to Fujiwara Shuxiong and said, "Do you have anything to gain by visiting Zhen Qian in Luquan County this time?" ”

Seeing the old man speak, the expression on Fujiwara Shuxiong's face became more respectful, and his body bent down slightly: "Go back to Fujiwara Envoy, this time I went to Luquan County to be fortunate not to be dishonored, and I was about to report this matter to the Envoy", as he spoke, he took out a few scrolls from his arms, raised his hands above his head and slowly put them in front of the old man, "I met Zhen Qian this time, I didn't expect to get a few masterpieces again, please take a look!" ”。

A strange look flashed on the old man's face, Fujiwara Sho Envoy in Fujiwara Brush Xiong's mouth is this time to send the Tang envoy Fujiwara Qinghe, Fujiwara Qinghe was a little stunned in his heart, he has a deep understanding of the younger generation in his side clan, although Fujiwara Brush Xiong is not talented and rich in eight buckets, but he is also a leader in the younger generation in the Wa Kingdom, but listening to his tone, he already admires this Tang genius who has not yet met Youjia, and this mentality is rarely seen in Chang'an, Datang.

Fujiwara Kiyokawa took the scroll in Fujiwara Shuo's hand and slowly unfolded it, and the faces of the two people on the side also had a little expectation, and their eyes stayed in Fujiwara Kiyoga's hand.

A strange look emerged from Fujiwara Kiyokawa's face, his hands holding the scroll trembled slightly, and he could feel Fujiwara Kiyokawa's breathing becoming rapid, his cheeks were ruddy, a trace of light flashed in his eyes, and he suddenly said in his mouth: "Miaoya...... Good words, I didn't expect to get such a masterpiece today, I have no regrets in my life! ”

After speaking, Fujiwara Kiyokawa grabbed a glass of wine in front of him with a trembling hand and drank it in one gulp, which calmed down the fluctuating emotions in his chest a little, and handed the scroll in his hand to the other two with a somewhat solemn expression, looking a little reluctant.

Seeing Fujiwara Kiyokawa so out of shape, the other two were surprised in their hearts, and hurriedly took the scroll and unfolded it, and after a while, the expression on their cheeks became the same as Fujiwara Kiyokawa.

At this time, Fujiwara Qinghe slowly spoke: "Abe Zhongmaro, you have studied in Datang for many years, have you ever seen such a masterpiece, I'm afraid this person can already be compared with Li Taibai!" ”

Abe Nakamaro in the mouth of the Fujiwara Qing River is the most outstanding person in the Tang Dynasty envoys, born in a noble family in Nara, his father is a ship guard, the official worships Zhongwu Daisuke, and the position is on the top five products, and he followed the Tang Dynasty envoy to study in the Tang Dynasty, and took a Chinese name: Chao Heng (also known as Chao Heng), the word Juqing. During the Kaiyuan period, he participated in the imperial examination and entered the high school.

Abe Nakamaro was gifted and intelligent, diligent and studious since childhood, and was especially fond of Chinese literature. In the fourth year of Kaiyuan, he followed the eighth Tang ship to Datang, when he was only nineteen years old, accompanied by Kibi Zhenbei, who was three years older than him.

Soon after arriving in Chang'an, Abe Nakamaro entered the Guozi Jian Tai School, an institution of higher learning for the children of the nobility. Students focus on classics such as the Book of Rites, Zhou Rites, Etiquette, the Book of Songs, and Zuo Chuan. After graduation, only a few winners can participate in the imperial examination. Abe Nakama Lu is smart and diligent, and his grades are excellent. After graduating from Taixue, he took the scientific examination and was admitted to the Jinshi in one fell swoop. Jinshi was a high-ranking civil official, which required a deep understanding of the world's politics and a good taste of poetry and writing, which was the most respected honor at that time, so it was also the goal of the scholars. As a foreigner, Abe Nakamaro won the crown of Jinshi, which shows that his knowledge is indeed outstanding.

During his studies in Chang'an, Abe Zhongmalu had close contacts with famous poets such as Wang Wei, Li Bai, and Chu Guangxi. Chu Guangxi admired him very much, and once wrote a poem "Luozhong Yi Dynasty School Book Heng, the Dynasty is also a Japanese" gift, Chu Guangxi's poem name was also spread in Dongying because of Chao Heng at that time, and was enshrined in the poetry and immortal temple in Kyoto, the Japanese Kingdom. Chao Heng once gave Li Bai a piece of Waguo Qiu, and Li Bai was very moved.

Abe Nakamaro, who loves Chinese culture, is not satisfied with his own achievements. In order to continue his studies, he decided to stay in Chang'an and not return to China for the time being. Abe Nakamaro's talent was soon appreciated by the imperial court. Soon he was appointed as the school secretary of the Zuo Chunfang Economic Bureau (Zheng Jiupinxia), in charge of the school journal Zhengjing Shi subset of the four library books, and assisted the prince Li Ying in his studies. Zuo Chunfang is the secretary of the Economic Bureau, which is an envied and promising position. The superintendent of the imperial history Chu Guangxi once praised him with the poem "Chaosheng is beautiful, and the spring fang is high". In the nineteenth year of Kaiyuan, he was promoted to the left of the province (from the seven products), and was in charge of the affairs of supply, sarcasm, subordination, and public opinion. Abe Zhongmaro's holding of this position gave him frequent opportunities to contact Tang Xuanzong in the court, so his knowledge was further valued, and he was constantly promoted to the rank of knight in the future.

Abe Nakamaro was not only knowledgeable and talented, but also emotional, bold and a genius poet. He had close contacts with famous poets and celebrities, such as Li Bai, Wang Wei, Chu Guangxi, Zhao Ye, Bao Ji and others.

On the eve of Abe Zhongmalu's return to China, Wang Wei gave him the send-off poem "Sending the Secretary Chao Jian to Return to the Country", which fully expressed the deep friendship between the two of them: the water is not extreme, and the sea is eastern. Where is Kyushu, thousands of miles are like the sky. Look at the sun to the country, return to the sail but the trade wind. The body of the turtle reflects the darkness of the sky, and the fish's eyes are red. Outside the village tree Fusang, the owner is in the island. Separate from the foreign land, if the message is connected. Wang Wei also wrote a long preface to this poem, enthusiastically praising the history of friendship between the two countries and the extraordinary talent and noble character of Abe Nakamaro.

After his academic achievements, Abe Nakamaro's attachment to the villagers has not diminished slightly. In the twenty-first year of Kaiyuan, Zhong Malu asked to return to China because his parents were old. Due to the retention of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, he failed to realize his long-cherished wish.

This time, the 11th envoy of the Japanese State led by Ambassador Fujiwara Kiyokawa arrived in Chang'an. Its deputy envoy Kibi Zhenbei is a friend who studied in the Tang Dynasty at the same time as Abe Nakamaro, and he was naturally overwhelmed with emotion when he reunited after a long absence, so Abe Nakamaro thought of returning again. The following year, when the envoy to the Tang Dynasty was about to return, Abe Zhongmaro asked to return with him. At this time, Abe Zhongmalu had been in the Tang Dynasty for thirty-seven years and was fifty-six years old.

Tang Xuanzong thanked him for decades of Tang Dynasty, outstanding meritorious service, old family with high hall, cut love and begged, and appointed him as the Tang Dynasty to hire the envoy of the Japanese State. The appointment of a foreigner as an envoy of the Tang Dynasty is rare in history, which shows how Abe Nakamaro was respected and trusted by the imperial court.

After the news of Abe Zhongmaru being allowed to return to China came out, the people of the government and the opposition in Chang'an bid farewell one after another, and they were reluctant to give up. The poetry friends who have been friends with Abe Zhongmaro, with the passion of cherishing goodbye, wrote poems to say goodbye. The poetry is far-reaching, intimate and touching. Abe Nakamaro also wrote a moving poem of "Returning to the Country" with great excitement, and gave it to a friend: The title will resign from the country, and he is not a talented courtier. Love the Lord in the sky, and remember the relatives overseas. Fu played against the golden que, and went to Yujin. Penglai Township Road is far away, Ruomu old garden. Looking west to Huai'en Day, returning to the east to feel righteousness. A sword in his life, leave it to his friends. In the poem, Abe Zhongmalu expressed his nostalgia for the Tang Dynasty, regretting the old man and his feelings of affection for Tang Xuanzong, with far-reaching and touching artistic conception.

PS: Historically, Abe Nakamaro should have returned to Japan in October, but the plot in the book needs to be slightly advanced, and it does not affect the authenticity of reading history.

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