The people of Chang'an City have developed strong nerves in the past few days. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 infoSince the beginning of the lunar month, there has been an endless stream of envoys from all over the world who have come to Chang'an City, Jingzhao Prefecture, to congratulate Dashun Yuanzhengri. The eight post stations of Duting North Station, Duting West Station, Laiyuan Station, Huaiyuan Station, Banjing Hall, Concierge House, Tongwen Hall, and Zhanyun Hall were all full of guests from the vassal kingdom. At this moment, whether it is yellow or black, or white, the people of Chang'an City are accustomed to it. At most, it's just a matter of stopping and pointing and discussing, and it won't be the same as a few days ago.

Emperor Lu Chengqi of Dashun has not been very comfortable these days, except for the day of the Laba Festival, the banquet of the ministers, until now, he has not stopped receiving requests from envoys from various countries to meet. Because of etiquette, Lu Chengqi is not easy to refuse. From the Laba Festival to the present day, that is, on the twenty-third day of the lunar month, Lu Chengqi has successively met with the Bohai Jian, Jurchen, Wa Guo, Dong, Khotan, Uighur, Qiuzi, Tianzhu, Guashamen, Yizhou, Xizhou (Gaochang), Jiaozhi, Bo Ni, Fu (Daqin), Zhulin, Zhenla, Dashi, Zhancheng, Sanpjaqi, Japo, Danliumei, Dharali, Tietan, Bexunzhou, Yulu and these small countries. Almost one a day, or even two a day.

These so-called envoys of various countries just want to explore Lu Chengqi's tone and see what Dashun's policy tendency will be in the future. Lu Chengqi is the best at this kind of hypocritical scene, and his words are not leaky.

At this time, the strong radiation of Han culture was reflected, whether it was the Arabs on the side of Europa, or the island countries such as Srivijaya and Java who were isolated overseas, or the Tianzhu people who were known as the civilization of the Yellow River and Yangtze River basin (the later Indian Asan), after obtaining the permission of the audience, they all communicated with Lu Chengqi in broken Chinese.

The most asked question by the envoys of these countries was whether Dashun's maritime trade was a long-term policy or a flash in the pan. In the eyes of these countries, the Han people in the Central Plains do not seem to be very interested in seafaring trade, and they are very afraid that this young man, who holds the highest power in the Central Plains, is just starting a sea trade to have some fun. If they were really so enthusiastic for three minutes, it would be a little difficult for them, countries that make a living from maritime trade.

The Central Plains is rich, the land is vast, the products are abundant, and there is everything. This was the idea of almost all Han people in the Central Plains, except for a very small number of wealthy merchants who profited greatly from maritime trade.

Lu Chengqi naturally understands that he can't be sloppy on this issue. In trade, the most important thing is the confidence of both sides. If faith is gone, then the economic order will be in chaos. Lu Chengqi told these envoys very seriously: "The reason why our Dashun opened up sea trade is not a whim, but a long-term national policy, so you can rest assured." I can guarantee that as long as you uphold the principles of fair and just trade, everyone will make money! ”

The envoys of various countries want nothing more than this sentence. The promise of the little emperor of Dashun is much richer than any return gift. After the envoys of various countries got the letter, they were all happy, and after leaving the palace, they began to follow the order of "tribute trade" and buy "Tuyi" (that is, local specialties), which indirectly promoted the commerce of Chang'an City.

The cost of receiving envoys from various countries to the capital of Chang'an City after entering the territory of Dashun is mostly paid by the local finances of the state capitals, and the burden of this kind of reception of envoys is very heavy. Su Shi, the champion of the Yuan, once went to the recital, said: "Since the ministers saw the Yuan Shou, the Goryeo people repeatedly entered the tribute, to the end of the Yuan Shou, the beginning of Hongxiang, more than 20 years, the museum to be given the fee, innumerable. Liangzhejiang, Huainan and Jingdong built cities and ships, built pavilions, dispatched agricultural workers, invaded fishing merchants, and were in a commotion, and the public and private complained of illness. This is a maladministration, and Your Majesty should reform it as soon as possible. ”

Lu Chengqi heeded Su Shi's suggestion and ordered strict restrictions on the fees for receiving foreign missions in various state capitals to prevent malfeasance such as embezzlement and misappropriation. It was precisely because Dashun suddenly became "picky" and made Goryeo unhappy that he slowly fell to the Liao State and changed the suzerainty.

As a result, the envoys of various countries who did not receive rich rewards also learned to behave, and would never bring many people to envoy Dashun, but brought a lot of gold and silver treasures to buy treasures and goods.

Just after Lu Chengqi had just finished receiving the Uighur envoys, Gao Hao hurriedly came in and said, "Your Majesty, the envoy of the Liao State He Zhengdan, Yeluren will ask to see you first." ”

Lu Chengqi was stunned for a moment and said, "The Liao delegation has arrived in Chang'an City?" ”

Gao Hao smiled bitterly: "Back to Your Majesty, it's been a few days. It's just that His Majesty has been busy receiving the other foreign delegations, and has never had time to summon them. ”

Lu Chengqi thought about it, and it was like this, these days, there is hardly a moment of leisure. Either to review the recitals, or to receive foreign missions in this Chongde Hall. Lu Chengqi knew that Yeluren's first comer was not good, and he wanted to avoid him. But as soon as he came, he even received the envoy of He Zhengdan from Goryeo, and the non-reception of the Liao State seemed to be a little unreasonable. In this way, isn't it true that your heart is empty!

Thinking of this, Lu Chengqi said: "Since you are here, it's not good to drive him back." Tell me my will, and announce his audience! ”

Soon after Gao Hao waved the dust and bowed out of the Chongde Palace, a burly figure about half a hundred years old stepped into the Chongde Hall with his head held high. When he walked up, Lu Chengqi saw clearly that this person was wearing traditional Khitan clothes, but all kinds of ornaments looked extremely extraordinary, and he must be a Khitan nobleman.

This man knelt on one knee and said: "He Zhengdan envoy of the Liao State, the king of the Southern Courtyard, Yu Yue Yelu Renxian, has seen the emperor of the Great Shun Kingdom. My Emperor Liao asked me to ask, I don't know if Your Majesty is safe? ”

Lu Chengqi said lightly: "No need to be polite, get up." I have always been in good health, and your emperor is worried. I heard that your emperor doesn't seem to be doing well these days, is he still in good health? ”

Ye Luren also calmed down first, stood up, faced Lu Chengqi's pun, and said calmly: "My Majesty Liaoguo, the dragon body is fine, and Your Majesty Lao is worried." ”

Lu Chengqi was a little funny, Yelu Hongji experienced this civil strife, and it was considered merciful if he didn't break out and slaughter, except for being overly frightened, the liver fire was rising, and his body was getting better! Of course, Lu Chengqi would not say these words, but asked routinely: "I don't know what happened to Yue Yue?" ”

Yeluren took advantage of this gap first, and then looked at the little emperor in front of him. I saw that this little emperor was not short, about five feet five inches tall. His face is white and red, and although his body is a little thin, it is not that morbidly thin, more like a literati. A handsome face, with bright eyes, seems to have infinite energy. Yeluren knew first, the rumors were not credible, what kind of tuberculosis ghost was there for this little emperor, it was clearly a young man who was still growing his body!

Observing this, Yeluren couldn't help but curse in his heart the spy who was planted in Dashun, and even such an important piece of information could be mistaken.

"Your Majesty, a month ago in my Liao Kingdom, an incident happened that the emperor's own imperial uncle, Yelu Chongyuan, openly rebelled. Although he was defeated by His Majesty of our country, Yelu Chongyuan still fled to the desert......" Yelu Renxian said word by word, observing Lu Chengqi's face, as if he wanted to find a clue in his face.

Lu Chengqi is worthy of being a person who has watched a lot of bloody film and television dramas, and calmly pretended to be surprised: "Rebellion? I hate others for rebellion the most, so your emperor, are you okay? (To be continued.) )