Fujiwara Shiyori, who spent a hundred taels of gold in exchange for a dresser, felt a little deceived. can send someone to inquire, but I learned that Tian Youfu said that it seems that he is really right, this dresser is really not cheap and there is not much inventory.

But no matter what, I bought this dresser, and the next day Fujiwara Tokiyori was notified by Tian Youfu. The king of Qiongzhou, who hadn't seen anyone for three days, finally had time to see him. This made Fujiwara Tokiyori finally breathe a long sigh of relief.

Although the current situation of the Wa Kingdom is stable, compared with the Great Song Dynasty, a large country in the Central Plains, their survival situation is undoubtedly more difficult. It's just that they have lived in that kind of island country for a long time, and many times even if they want to run, there is nowhere to run.

Every time the cargo ship of the Great Song Dynasty arrived in the Wa Kingdom, it could be called a grand event in the Wa Kingdom. Nowadays, a large part of the emperors and royal families wear on their hands are from the Great Song Dynasty.

This time, Zhao Hyo-seok built a city on Ryukyu Island and formed a navy to overwhelm the surrounding states. Everyone knows that in the future, as long as the merchant ships passing through the waters around the Great Song Dynasty will inevitably need the protection of Zhao Xiaoxi.

Although there is no commercial exchange between the two governments, the two countries occasionally send envoys. It's just that today's Great Song Dynasty also has the same treatment as the kingdom of the Japanese state.

The officials and people of the Wa Kingdom were extremely yearning for the goods transported to the Wa Kingdom by the maritime merchants of the Great Song Dynasty. But these commodities, in the Great Song Dynasty, are ordinary goods that can be bought with money.

At present, Zhao Xiaoxi has built a naval base along the coast of the Great Song Dynasty. Any cargo ship that goes to the open sea must have his approval to trade. Without permission, these merchant ships are often looted by pirates.

Because of the existence of pirates, some fishermen who are engaged in piracy in the Japanese country are now unable to live happily. The reason is very simple, if you dare to rob those cargo ships with skeleton pirate flags, the result is that they will be wiped out.

Although the Wa Kingdom also hated these pirates. But they all knew that compared to the price of the goods sold by the Great Song Dynasty maritime merchants. In the past, these pirates sold the stolen goods of the Great Song Dynasty, which was undoubtedly cheaper.

In recent years, the Japanese kingdom, which has recovered some vitality, is also interested in increasing trade between the two countries. So. Upon learning that Cho Hyo-seok had set up an army in the Ryukyu Kaifu, the emperor also felt that he needed to send a close minister to show his sincerity.

Led by Tian Youfu, Fujiwara Tokiyori came to Cho Hyo-seok's palace in the old town with gifts representing the emperor's sincerity. Looking at this simplely dressed prince, Fujiwara Shiyori also felt that the other party was so young.

After Tian Youfu's introduction, Fujiwara Shilai arched his hand and said: "My subordinate Fujiwara, I have seen the king of Qiongzhou in the Great Song Dynasty." ”

Zhao Xiaoxi also looked very polite and smiled: "Mr. Fujiwara." I'm really sorry, but there are so many things on this island, and this king has not been able to find the time to keep Mr. Fujiwara waiting for a long time. I don't know, in the past three days, Mr. Fujiwara has been able to adapt to living in the city! ”

Seeing Zhao Xiaoxi's smile, Fujiwara Shilai also breathed a sigh of relief, and said with the same smile: "Thank you King Qiongzhou for your care." In the past three days, the ministers have been taken care of by Lord Tian. It was a very nice stay. ”

After chatting a few words, Zhao Xiaoxi said again: "Listening to Lord Tian's introduction, Mr. Fujiwara is the attendant of Emperor Horikawa, and if you want to come to New South Castle this time, it shouldn't be just to congratulate the king on his wedding, right?"

This king is a cheerful person, if something happens to Mr. Fujiwara. And it doesn't hurt to be outspoken. If it weren't for the many affairs on the island, this king would still like to go to your country and enjoy the scenery of your country. I don't know if Mr. Fujiwara will welcome it! ”

Upon hearing this, Fujiwara Shiyori was stunned for a moment. But he quickly smiled and said: "If the king of Qiongzhou can come, presumably His Majesty the Emperor and the subjects of the Japanese Kingdom will sweep the streets to greet each other." After all, the Great Song Dynasty is the kingdom of the Celestial Empire! ”

Heavenly Empire! For this title, Zhao Xiaoxi is really not very unfamiliar. Once upon a time, it was these guys who were talking about the kingdom of the Celestial Empire, and finally staged scenes of tragic things on the land of the Celestial Empire.

understands that the Wa Kingdom, which does not have much contact with the Central Plains now, has always been in awe of the Central Plains Empire. Especially after experiencing the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, these Japanese kingdoms regarded the dynasty that entered the Central Plains as the upper kingdom of the Celestial Empire.

After chatting some gossip, Fujiwara Tokiyori finally made his intentions clear. It is hoped that trade with the Great Song Dynasty can be carried out and maritime trade between the two countries can be increased. In addition, if possible, the Wa Kingdom hoped to send craftsmen to the Great Song Dynasty Craftsman Division to study.

In the face of the former, Zhao Hyo-seok naturally would not refuse. In the face of the latter, Zhao Hyo-seok was very vigilant. It seems that this Japanese country, whether it is now or in the future, this tradition of stealing teachers has really not been changed much!

Compared with the Central Plains, which has established countless prosperous dynasties, the Wa Kingdom has always been in a state of seclusion. During the Tang Dynasty, the apprentices they sent to the Tang Dynasty still brought back a lot of Tang Dynasty craftsmanship.

Nowadays, as a Japanese country, the more famous Japanese knife is also regarded as a high-end commodity, and it is very popular among some wealthy people in the Great Song Dynasty. The production process of the Japanese knife comes more from the reproduction of the Tang knife.

It's a pity that with the Tang Dynasty became history. The process of forging Tang knives was lost in the Central Plains. However, these Japanese people have passed down this forging process, so that their knife-making skills have been greatly developed.

In response to Fujiwara Tokiyori's request, Cho Hyo-seok pretended to think about it and said, "Mr. Fujiwara, regarding the matter of increasing trade between the two countries, this king thinks it is feasible. When the new southern city is completed, the Japanese state can send a delegation to be stationed here.

If your country needs any goods, you can order them here, and the navy under the command of this king will be responsible for transporting them to the Japanese kingdom. In this way, both the safety and the price are believed to be very beneficial to the Japanese and the country.

In addition, when Mr. Fujiwara returns, he can also reply to Emperor Horikawa, who is very interested in the lead and iron stone sold in the Wakoku Province. In addition, the king also hopes that the supply of sulfur and saltpeter in your country can be increased.

If your country can't afford the transport, you can also get the money here and pick up the goods at your country's port terminal. Such an exchange of goods can also greatly reduce the transportation cost of your country and increase the exchange of goods between the two sides. ”

Zhao Xiaoxi is still very interested in some things that are abundant in the Wa Kingdom. Especially sulfur and saltpeter, these two things Zhao Xiaoxi is also urgently needed, and a large amount is needed. As for copper, iron and stone, it is also a well-mined mineral in the Wa Kingdom.

Fujiwara Tokiyori heard that only one office would need to be dispatched in New South Castle in the future. You can buy Da Song goods at a relatively high price here. Then Zhao Xiaoxi's navy transported it to the Wa Kingdom.

If they can't come up with much money, they can also use what they have acquired in the country and sell it to the navy that goes to deliver goods. Not to mention the need to save transportation costs, it can also greatly improve the situation of high prices of goods in the Wa Kingdom and the Great Song Dynasty.

Fujiwara Tokiyori, who was very excited, naturally thanked him again. But he still didn't forget, and once again brought up the matter of sending apprentices to craftsmen. For this matter, it is another important task he bears on this trip.

Facing Fujiwara Shiyori, this is a testimony to strengthening the mutual exchanges between the two countries, Zhao Xiaoxi said very directly: "Mr. Fujiwara, I believe you should know that this king is no longer in court overseas, and this king cannot promote this matter."

Of course, if Mr. Fujiwara really wants to send some apprentices to my Great Song Dynasty to learn some craftsman manufacturing skills, then this king will naturally not be able to refuse. It's just that Mr. Fujiwara should know that apprenticeship is a very hard thing! ”

Fujiwara Tokiyori said with a smile: "Please rest assured, these apprentices are all courtiers of His Majesty the Emperor, and it is their honor to be able to do things for the Emperor." I believe that as long as the prince gives them a chance, they will definitely work hard. ”

With these words, Zhao Xiaoxi finally smiled and said: "Okay, as long as the apprentices you send can endure hardships, this king doesn't mind and teaches some things to the apprentices in your country." It's just that Mr. Fujiwara should know that this apprentice also needs to be apprenticed.

Although there are many artisan workshops in this king, there is also a saying among the people that the apprentices of the church starve to death the master. If you want those craftsmen to be willing to pass on your apprenticeship, you need to show it. This apprenticeship ceremony, remember to be indispensable! ”

As for what Zhao Hyo-seok said, Fujiwara Tokiyori seems to have heard of this kind of folk tradition inherited from the Central Plains. Said very seriously: "Please rest assured, as long as the craftsman is willing to accept my country's apprenticeship, we will pay the apprenticeship." ”

sighed in his heart, these little devils of the Japanese country really made up their minds to steal teachers. Since for the time being, I haven't thought about destroying the Wa Kingdom immediately, so it is better to earn more benefits from the Wa Kingdom. There are free coolies and apprenticeships, why should you refuse?

Not bad! At first, Zhao Xiaoxi felt that he should beware of the apprentices sent by the Japanese state. But after another thought, he felt that the factories on the island, as the scale expanded, inevitably needed more and more coolies.

These apprentices selected by the Wa Kingdom are bound to be honest and willing to learn. In terms of hardship and hard work, these Japanese people are still very good. In this way, in the future, mining and road construction will be done well by these apprentices of the Japanese Kingdom.

In the tradition of the Great Song master taking apprentices, there is also a test period. Mining and road construction are naturally also a technology. Let them build roads for free for a few years, and they can still receive money from the Wa Kingdom, why not do the good deeds that kill two birds with one stone?

It is not clear that Cho Hyo-seok is Fujiwara Tokiyori who made this idea. Hearing that Zhao Xiaoxi was willing to accept apprentices, and that in the future development of Qiongzhou, some apprentices could also be arranged, Fujiwara Shiyori was even more happy.

Fujiwara, who felt that the trip was very successful, also fantasized about returning to China this time and buying a dresser out of his own pocket. And this merit was given to the emperor that he believed that his position could be improved a lot. What a blessed land!

In Fujiwara, when Lai was happy, Tian Youfu, who was standing aside, looked at Zhao Xiaoxi, who had a sneer on the corner of his mouth. It is very clear that this will make the country afraid that it will lose its wife and lose its troops.

Although I don't understand why Cho Hyo-seok is so hostile to the Japanese state. But Tian Youfu knew very well that those apprentices sent by the Wa Kingdom would definitely not be able to learn anything in the future. As for how Zhao Xiaoxi will arrange them, he must know in the future! (To be continued......)