On the twenty-third day of the twelfth month of the sixth year of the dry road, Wang Qi, the prince of Goryeo, and the Japanese envoy Ping Kiyomori were ordered by the kings of various countries to make a pilgrimage to the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty.

The sun rises in the east, the colorful glow is ten thousand roads, the envoys of the two countries stand solemnly in front of the Daqing Palace, and the chariot, the chariot, the dragon pavilion, the elephant, the horse, etc. are displayed inside and outside the palace gate.

In the courtyard of the Daqing Palace, Zhao Yan of Xiaozong took the dragon chariot to the Daqing Palace, and everywhere he passed was the flag fluttering, the swords and guns stood proudly.

The six ministers and the lords above the marquis are all among them, and Ye Yu is the youngest official in the Great Song Dynasty, so he naturally cannot be absent on this occasion.

However, looking at this boring formation, Ye Yu couldn't raise the slightest bit of pride, because these so-called Ouchi forbidden troops were just paper tigers, and they could only bluff foreign Goryeo and Japan here.

To say that Ye Yu's clothing is very different from that of the other five officials, because Ye Yu is also considered a relative of the emperor today, so although he has no title, he still wears a python robe and jade belt.

In fact, if you have to be more serious, Ye Yu can only be regarded as half a royal family and half a national relative now.

became the godgrandson of the Emperor Taishang, and is also the godson of the current emperor, which can be regarded as half a royal prince; became the future son-in-law of King Fu Zhao Zhuo, which can be regarded as half a national relative.

Although they are all half, if they are taken together, they are second only to the prince with Ye Yu's identity now!

At three o'clock, two drums sounded, and hundreds of civil and military officials, honorable ministers, and meritorious ministers slowly entered the imperial city from the east and west gates of Xihua Gate, and stood solemnly outside the Daqing Hall according to their identity, rank, and yamen.

The quiet whip sounded three times, the drum was beaten, the music was played, and Zhao Yan, who was crowned with a solemn expression, entered the Daqing Hall and ascended to the throne; Hundreds of civil and military officials bowed to the ground, and the mountains shouted long live.

At such a solemn moment, Xiaozong Zhao Yan's demeanor was very calm, but there was a little more patience between his eyebrows. Ye Yu looked at Zhao Yan, who coughed a few times from time to time, and felt an inexplicable feeling in his heart.

Zhao Yan sat down slowly, and then called: "Zhongqing is flat!" ”

The civil and military officials stood up, lined up on the left and right, Liang Ke stood on the side of the imperial case with a whisk, and said in a loud voice: "Xuan Gaoli, the envoys of the tributary Heavenly Dynasty of Japan are here!" ”

At this time, Wang Qi, the prince of Goryeo, who was waiting outside the palace, and the Japanese envoy Taira Kiyomori, heard that the Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty had announced the decree, and both of them couldn't help but be solemn.

Walking all the way from the outside of Xihua Gate, and seeing such a vast and majestic royal momentum, it can be said that it is in awe.

The two of them each led two deputy envoys to hold the table and the book of rites, entered the main hall under the guidance of the ceremonial officer, stopped at the pre-arranged position, and saluted respectfully according to the courtesy of the Great Song Dynasty.

The tributes were always recited, and the envoys of Goryeo and Japan were no exception.

Wang Qi, the prince of Goryeo, was a very handsome young man, and he took the lead in taking the deputy envoy's entry table, and then read aloud: "The king of Goryeo, Wang Hao, respects the emperor and His Majesty: the emperor and the queen of heaven, all return to the wind of China; Manna Qingyun, competing for the ode of Ruimai. It is the ...... of the Great Song Dynasty of the Apocalypse"

Wang Qi recited the sycophant entry table sonorously, this kind of unnutritious cliché is a rare glory and joy for most of the courtiers in the court.

Whether it is Yu Yunwen's hardliners or the moderates led by Zhang Shuo, in fact, when it comes to the country's honor and disgrace, the moderate courtiers also take it very seriously.

It's just that people are different, and they take different paths, but this is the case with different paths!

However, in the process of reciting in Goryeo and later in Japan, Ye Yu seemed to be about to fall asleep.

After the reception was completed, Zhao Yan instructed Liang Ke to immediately read the holy decree and reward the envoys of the two countries!

Since the Sui and Tang dynasties, the gifts that have been given to the tributary envoys of various countries in the past have always been several times or even more than ten times. The magnanimity of the gesture was simply outrageous, which is why the Song emperors repeatedly demanded that the tribute be refused.

This loss is a clear loss, but we know that this is a loss, but we still have to show the demeanor of a big country.

In this regard, the emperors of the Song Dynasty did a better job than the Tang Dynasty. It can be said that the emperors of the Song Dynasty were small, and it can also be said that the emperors of the Song Dynasty did not have the bold and domineering spirit of the Tang Dynasty.

But it is undeniable that the people of the Song Dynasty were much richer than those of the Sui and Tang dynasties, which may have been a means of governing the country by the emperors of the Song Dynasty.

If you don't have the courage to expand your territory, then be a good emperor, this may be a kind of heart.

It was past noon, so Zhao Yan set up the hall of Duancheng and invited the envoys of the two countries to the banquet. Wang Qi and Ping Qingsheng naturally did not refuse, so they followed Zhao Yan to have a banquet in Duancheng Palace.

The main hall is supported by six pairs of tall copper pillars, each with a one-man tall carved silk silver candlestick next to the copper pillars. There was not a trace of darkness in the sky, but there was an arm-thick candle lit on it, and the candle was mixed with spices, and the fragrance was overflowing when burned.

The prince of Goryeo, Wang Qi, looked at the magnificent palace and couldn't help but secretly admire. In contrast, the royal palace of Goryeo is like a turkey compared to a phoenix.

Ping Qingsheng is dressed as a monk, looking like a high-ranking monk, and it is extremely exceptional to live in the hall without sadness or joy.

And this difference made Ye Yu pay a little more attention to this Ping Qingsheng. Because he sent someone to investigate this person, although this Taira Kiyomori is now a monk called Jinghai, but this person is a popular figure in Japan.

If you have to talk about the influence of this person, then his lifting of his foot is enough to make Japan shake three times. But such a person became a monk when his power was at its peak.

This is obviously unreasonable, either it is really a thought to break through the red dust and escape into the empty door, or it is a politician who plays with power, and a bigger power conspiracy is brewing in order to advance and retreat.

Of course, Ye Yu is not clear about the details of Japan, after all, these countries from the sea, it is really not an easy thing to investigate.

Xiaozong Zhao Yan sat in the chief, Qing Wang Zhao Kai and Gong Wang Zhao Dian respectively occupied the second seat, Yu Yunwen, Zhang Shuo and Ye Yu and other important ministers accompanied the envoys of the two countries.

There are two deputy envoys behind Wang Qi, the prince of Goryeo, who can be seen from their appearance and clothing, and the two are the general Li Yifang and the scholar Jin Fudang.

After a dance, Jin Fu, a scholar of Wenchen, arched his hand at Ye Yu opposite: "I have heard that Lord Ye is the wisest person in the Great Song Dynasty, not only integrating the magic of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, but also has a deep knowledge of Buddhism......

Ye Yu ate and drank by himself, he didn't plan to have anything to do with these people, and he never thought that some things were really unavoidable.

Just when Ye Yu was stunned, King Gong Zhao Dian had already spoken: "Yes, if my Great Song Dynasty is talking about talent and learning, no one can compare with Lord Ye, and the Eight Mountain People of the Jin Kingdom back then were defeated because of Lord Ye!" ”

"His Royal Highness King Gong has a good reputation!" Ye Yu replied lukewarmly, and he didn't say anything to Zhao Dian.

Ever since he learned that it was Zhao Dian who had been assassinating him, Ye Yu had always had a pimple in his heart, and the cause of Lin Weihan's death was inextricably linked to Zhao Tun, how could the two superimpose on him to pretend to be nothing?

"Lord Ye is too modest, although Jin is in Goryeo, he has also heard about Lord Ye's deeds, which makes Jin breathtaking, but there is still a reluctant invitation in his heart!"

"Oh? Lord Kim is welcome! ”

Jin Fu waved his hand and glanced at Ye Yu, and then pointed to the four young people behind him with interest: "These four are the students sent by my Gaoli to study in the Great Song Dynasty this time, these four people have studied qin, chess, poetry and books, and have always respected Lord Ye's knowledge, I wonder if Lord Ye can give me some advice?" ”

Point? Ye Yu secretly slandered in his heart, is this occasion used for guidance?

Ye Yu didn't want to cause more trouble at this banquet, so he didn't respond for a long time, but Jin Fudang pressed step by step: "What, Lord Ye looks down on us Gaoli?" ”

"Father, since the Goryeo courtiers are interested in asking for advice, why don't you let Lord Ye meet the battle, so that it can also show the majesty of my Heavenly Empire!" King Gong Zhao Kai seemed to be particularly enthusiastic today, so he asked Zhao Yan.

Wang Qi, the prince of the king of Goryeo, also stood up at this moment, first saluted Zhao Yan, and then said: "Your Majesty, why don't you let Lord Ye cheer up this feast?" ”

"Well, that's fine!"

Zhao Yan also seemed to be interested, after all, he also wanted to take a look at Ye Yu's talent. At the beginning of the Song-Jin duel outside the hall, he was reserved as the emperor, so he never had the opportunity to feel the atmosphere of the scene.

Now on this banquet, it is also a good opportunity: "Ye Qing's family, since the foreign courtiers are interested in asking for advice, you don't have to be too humble!" ”

Hearing Zhao Yan's words, Ye Yu felt that this was fooling up, and he was not a jack of all trades, so he could solve any problem. One by one, you happily decided, have you considered my feelings?

Lao Tzu has worked hard for the reputation over the years, if he fails once, it will really be discredited!

Wisdom has a thousand worries, Ye Yu wanted to retreat at the moment, but it seemed that he couldn't hide from this occasion, so he said softly with a somewhat complicated expression: "Weichen obeys the order!" ”

"Lord Ye, please!"

"How do you want to compare?"

"I heard that Lord Ye challenged the two mountain people at the same time with the strength of one person, and now my Gaoli is a small country where talents are withering, why don't you let these four students ask Lord Ye for advice together?"

"This ......"

Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and they said that he was shameless, and the four of them went together!

And this will elevate Ye Yu infinitely in advance, and then name these four people as students, so if Ye Yu refuses this arrangement on the spot, even if Ye Yu wins in the end, it will also end up with a reputation of bullying the small.

It's another damn face problem, Ye Yu's expression was quite solemn at the moment, and then he sighed slightly: "Okay, then the four of you can go together!" ”

"Good! Lord Ye is really refreshing! ”

While speaking, four tables were placed in the center of the main hall, and Ye Yu was trapped in it on all sides, and these four Korean students sat in the four directions, waiting for the start of the competition!