The North Korean mission arrived in the capital on the second day, and on the third day the official event was arranged. The www.biquge.info said that it was official, but in fact, no news media reported on this diplomatic activity, and this was also the practice of the State Council, because the real content of the meeting was not intended to be announced to the public.

Kim Jo-soon was a little frightened, although the Korean tribute had always been received by the emperor of the Central Plains Dynasty, but all the historical situations were by no means similar to today's. Datang did not arrange a grand court meeting (Datang did not have such a thing), in fact, only President Baeknam met with the North Korean envoy Kim Zuchun.

Jin Zuchun has done a lot of homework, the Tang Dynasty does not promote the ritual of bowing, in fact, the Confucian cultural circle before the Ming and Qing dynasties kneeling was not a diplomatic etiquette. According to tradition, Jin Zuchun made a long bow to the president of the Tang Dynasty, Bai Nan. Before that, Jin Zuchun was hesitant to bow or bow, and finally decided to make a bow.

Bai Nam accepted his salute and stepped forward to reach out to shake hands with Kim Jo-chun. Kim Jo-soon also knew what this meant, and he didn't commit embarrassment. Taking the opportunity of the salute, Kim Zuchun also took a closer look at the ruler of the new "New Central Plains Dynasty". It looks very young, not like a person in his fifties. Feng Shen is handsome and has a tall posture, Jin Zuchun doesn't even dare to have the idea of being ashamed of himself, because it is not something that can be compared at all. Regardless of the temperament and style, Bai Nan is the best choice in the world, and it is amazing that heroes should be like this.

Jin Zuchun couldn't help but secretly say in his heart, the Tang Dynasty President Bai Nan's aura is extraordinary, and at a glance, he is a dragon in the clouds, not a person in the pool. But this is also somewhat of a counterproduct.

Bai Nan, as the host, first said: "Welcome your envoy to Datang, when Datang completes the glorious reunification, North Korea comes to visit with sincerity, which is enough to show loyalty." ”

If it were another country, Bai Nan's wording would probably be friendship, which would be more or less a reciprocal relationship, at least on face. As far as North Korea is concerned, Paiknam did not rashly come up with the usual diplomatic principles. Because in this era, the Chinese view North Korea and the future generations view North Korea are completely two different concepts. North Korea is a vassal of a foreign vassal, simply put, the sovereignty of Korea is not independent, from the perspective of the old vassal relationship, the Chinese state has been the sovereignty of Korea for most of the thousands of years, and Korea is a country but not an independent country.

This can be seen in many ways, on the other hand, in 1832, when the British came to Korea in order to trade with them. However, the king of Joseon very clearly refused, adhered to the position that "the vassal state has no diplomacy", and "strictly obeyed the law and refused with righteousness", and was later rewarded by Gaeong. Even in the plane, the Tang Dynasty was able to open up the trade routes of North Korea, and it was only a matter of moving out of the Qing court.

Coupled with Paeknam's ambition for North Korea, he will not use Sino-North Korean friendship, but will talk about loyalty.

Kim Zuchun also understood, and President Datang said this, saying that the subordination of North Korea did not change because Datang replaced the Qing Dynasty. Kim Jo-soon also took the opportunity to state the highest mission of this trip.

"Now the Tang Dynasty has restored Chinese orthodoxy, expelled Hu Lu, all the people have supported it, the four seas have been respected, and the subjects have all congratulated them. The new atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty is ****, Da Tianwei is in the West, intimidating the barbarians and preaching, and the ministers hate not to attach to the tail, so they come to offer the ministers, and they are willing to be loyal to the Tang Dynasty forever. ”

Bai Nan smiled slightly and said, "I have already noticed the mood of the noble envoy and the loyalty of the king of Korea. However, the Tang Dynasty has changed the thousand-year-old atmosphere of China, renewed Vientiane, based on the people, and established a people's democratic and republican system, which has drawn a clear line with the feudal dynasty of one family and one surname in the old days. In the land of the Tang Dynasty, everyone is equal, regardless of whether they are high or low, so naturally there will be no more officials and lords, let alone kings and nobles. This has also brought a new opportunity for Sino-DPRK relations, the old vassal system is no longer suitable for today's situation, the Tang Dynasty is determined to seek innovation, and the DPRK should also seek innovation and change. Nowadays, the pattern of East Asia, the integration of China, Japan and Vietnam have successively become China's overseas territories, only the relationship between North Korea and our Datang has not yet been completely determined, which is not a good thing for Datang and North Korea. ”

Jin Zuchun had a sudden break in his heart, this is the poor dagger. Bai Nan's words are not clear but very clear, in the surrounding area, except for North Korea, there is no area that is not the land of the Tang Dynasty, in other words, North Korea must exist according to the wishes of the Tang Dynasty, if it goes against the ideas of the Tang Dynasty, the consequences are self-evident.

Jin Zuchun felt bitter in his heart, and he couldn't even say a hard word of resistance. The strength of Datang is far superior to that of North Korea, even if he is in his hands. Datang said that he wanted to conquer North Korea, and President Bai Nam yawned and did it, but people of insight in North Korea were completely ignorant of this, and only he Kim Jo-soon saw this inevitable outcome.

Jin Zuchun had tears falling down, and said poignantly: "The vassals have admired the Tang Dynasty for a long time, but they dare not obey it." It's just that my king's lineage, he has always respected the royal way, obeyed the will of heaven, and has no moral faults, if he cuts off his throne, he will not be able to convince people, the people will cry, and the country will be restless. ”

Bai Nan was naturally unmoved, he said very truthfully: "I don't have time to explain to you much, the times have changed, and we can only maintain the prosperity of the nation and the country by following the changes." Datang conforms to the situation and strives for development, so that it has today. You know better than me what the DPRK is like, and it is beneficial for the DPRK to accept the reform plan of the Tang Dynasty. Millions of North Koreans will no longer live a life of scarcity and will be liberated in every sense of the word. As for the royal family of North Korea, the Tang Dynasty can follow the example of Hawaii and grant historic honorary titles, and the royal family can retain a part of reasonable property, but will no longer enjoy any privileges from then on, and the state will not take discriminatory targets against them. As for the two classes (imperial court) of North Korea, those who are willing to continue to contribute to North Korea in the future can still stay in office after training. For example, the noble envoy, who was trusted by the former kings of Joseon, and whose talents and abilities even I had heard of in the Central Plains, would inevitably play a greater role after the reform of Joseon, and even become a pioneer figure in the future history of Joseon. ”

Bai Nan can be said to be the key to carrying Jin Zuchun, although Jin Zuchun's identity is the minister of Tuogu appointed by the previous king, but in fact, the power was seized by the secluded faction, and now it is still in danger. Baek Nam directly said that if Kim Jo-soon can rally up North Korea's political forces to support North Korea's reform, then it is obvious that in the future, North Korea's second biggest political fruit will be occupied by his Shidao faction.

As for who the first big fruit is, it is naturally Datang's. (To be continued.) )