Chapter 130: The Messenger Comes to the Dynasty 1
The search for the assassins was temporarily suspended because the emperor slept all day and the queen did not dare to intervene. It was on this day that the prince showed his hand in the court. The reason for his sharpness is simple. Finally, a large number of envoys from small sweet potato countries came to Kyoto. The other small countries that came first and belonged to the Dongling Kingdom also submitted their credentials at the same time on this day. Before the time of dispersal, the messenger who reported was not broken. The crown prince could only put down all other things and concentrate on welcoming these envoys. Fortunately, when the small hall was deliberating, it had already been arranged.
The crown prince coordinates the overall situation, the third prince is in charge of the Beiling Continent, the fourth prince is in charge of the Nanling Continent, and the youngest fifth prince is in charge of the Xiling Continent. There are only three countries on each continental plate that are eligible to come to the Great Yan Kingdom, and this is on their continental plate, and they have to compete for rankings every time. Whoever has the strongest strength and the most financial resources. Only then can he be qualified to come to the Great Yan Kingdom on the Tanglin Continent, and at the same time pay tribute, he also conducts material and trade exchanges with the Great Yan Kingdom. It's a five-year event for each to take what he needs.
The Beiling Continent in charge of the three princes is headed by Rizhao Kingdom, supplemented by Lunar Eclipse and Musen. The Nanling Continent, which the four princes are responsible for, is headed by the Nanzheng Kingdom, supplemented by the Xiqin and Beidi countries. In the Xiling Continent in charge of the five princes, Nanchuan is the most powerful, and Dongchuan and Beichuan are slightly weaker. As for the Tanglin Continent, the Great Yan Kingdom is the richest, and there are three small countries of Great Zhou, Great Qin, and Great Shang. Dependent on the Great Yan Kingdom can always be ranked above all the countries on those three continents.
There were no more than ten envoys from each country, either princes or princesses. More of them were the attendant guards, as well as the souvenirs that were brought from there. The farthest Xiling Continent is said to have to walk for half a year on the road, because they still have to cross a sea area. The Nanling Continent and the Beiling Continent will also go on March and May. Therefore, once every five years, I came to the Great Yan Kingdom, and the time to prepare was hurried enough. There are four post houses built outside the imperial city in the inner city, and they are all full at this time. Walking on the streets of the capital, there are small sweet potato people in strange costumes. There is also a car pulled by a spirit animal, which is said to be extremely harsh on the growth environment. The Great Yan Kingdom has long wanted to introduce some of them, but one is expensive and the other is unsurvivable. The forage that the spirit animals eat is all brought from their own country. There is always a part of the water and soil that is not subject to the death on the land of the Great Yan Kingdom.
The arrival of envoys from the small vassal states disrupted everyone's plans. In fact, spies from all walks of life have already reported that the people from the small sweet potato country should have arrived a long time ago. However, except for the Great Zhou and Qin merchants on the Tanglin Continent, they arrived on time according to the footsteps. The nine small countries on the other three continents have been grinding on the road as if they had discussed it. But there is no one who does not suspect that their spies have already infiltrated the capital. The imperial court of the Great Yan Kingdom also sent people to investigate and secretly visit, but they did not even find a single hair. From this point, it cannot be seen that they have infiltrated the Great Yan Kingdom. Just like Ling Gongzi, he has already opened a shop in the capital of the Great Yan Kingdom. If it weren't for the last time he sneaked into the palace and went to Concubine Yu's palace, he happened to be discovered by King Xiaoyao and Bai Yang. I believe that no one doubts that he is not from the Great Yan Kingdom. It can be seen that the days of peace have passed for a long time, and everyone believes that the world is beautiful. They are also willing to whitewash the peace, and the day without war is day by day, generation by generation.
"Young Master Ling, aren't you going to see people from your country?" In the study, Bai Yang looked at Ling Gongzi and asked.
"What's there to see? They are here on behalf of the country, and I am here for the hatred of the imperial sister. The Tao is different, and they do not conspire with each other. ”
"Young Master Ling, which country in the Xiling Continent are you from?"
"Miss Bai, we are already allies, there is nothing we can't say. I am a native of Nanchuan Kingdom on the Xiling Continent. Nanchuan is the birthplace of silk on the Xiling continent and the richest country on the Xiling continent. How many years have Dongchuan and Beichuan fought with us? They are also repeated defeats. Our Nanchuan Kingdom is the same status on the Xiling Continent as the Great Yan Kingdom on your Dongling Continent. It's just that history is accustomed to having you at the head. That is, trade and material exchanges, and it doesn't matter where they are carried out. It seems that the small sweet potato country pays tribute once every five years, and your Dayan country has taken advantage. It's just that historically we have not been able to host so many small countries. In fact, the initial construction, each reception also consumes financial resources and manpower. To be honest, we don't want to worry about it yet. Ling Gongzi really didn't take Poplar as an outsider.
"Young Master Ling, Miss Ben has never been to a small vassal country. Taken literally, that is, the climate of our Great Yan Kingdom is the most suitable for you to survive. Listening to the people on the street, the Beiling Continent is extremely cold, mostly mountains and dense forests, so the Rizhao country can be a little warmer. The people on the Nanling continent advocate enjoyment and do not think about production. As for the birds, beasts, insects, ants and people living together in your Xiling Continent, everyone is a textile girl. And our Tanglin continent has a warm climate, four distinct seasons, and rich land. Miss Ben is right. Poplar also said with a smile.
"Miss Bai, you really haven't been to those places. How to say eight or nine is not far from ten. The Beiling Continent lives on hunting, and each time they bring a large amount of fur. In exchange for food from the Great Yan Kingdom, of course, this time it is not enough to eat for five years. The Great Yan Kingdom will deliver grain to the designated place every year, and they have a horse team to deliver grain all year round. The people on Nanling Road are not unproductive, they are arid and rainless, and the land is barren. Even the grass doesn't grow much. Our Xiling Continent is not as terrifying as you say. The mountains and hills are indeed infested with wild beasts, but the deep mountains and dense forests are innumerable insects that can spin silk. Relying on the mountains to eat the mountains and relying on the water to eat the water, if you can't grow food in the field, you can't eat insects every day. Our ancestors invented the art of weaving, and it has been passed down from generation to generation in exchange for the wealth of the Xiling Continent. Ling Gongzi also said with a smile.
"In this way, the people on the Beiling Continent must be brave and good at fighting. The people on the Nanling Continent must be versatile. Everyone on your Xiling Continent has a pair of skillful hands. It is not necessarily impossible to grow food on these continents, but it is just not enough for the common people to eat. Miss Ben now knows, why are there so many beggars in our Great Yan Kingdom? For all the food was given to you. ”
"Miss Bai, you're joking. You must not have gone far from the capital of the Great Yan Kingdom. Ninety percent of the land in the Great Yan Kingdom is used to grow grain. I heard that a lot of grain could not be harvested in the autumn and rotted in the ground. The Great Yan Kingdom has a large land area, but the number of people is very small. Except for your capital, the rest of the city is full of villagers working in the fields. God is really kind to you, you were born to be well fed and clothed. It's not like we have to rely on our own things in exchange for food. God has given you riches, and hunger and cold. ”
"Young Master Ling, Miss Ben is the one who was abandoned by God. At a few years old, he made a flower child, and he survived hungry and full. If it weren't for being kicked and resurrected, there would be an adventure. Miss Ben is still a beggar now. ”
"Miss Bai, the rumors are all true." Lin Gongzi asked.
"Belief is true, if you don't believe it, just take Miss Ben as nonsense." Poplar ended the conversation lightly. The sound of the stupid butler in the front yard came again.
"Official, even if our Baifu has an open door, you can search it. But this is not a city gate after all, and the courtyard is not a vegetable market. You'll have to say hello before you come in. ”
"You're the butler, who said we're here to search? We are here to invite Miss Bai into the palace. The carriages in the palace are waiting outside. The palace guard who came in said politely.
"Into the palace? The final of the five-year general election has been brought forward. I haven't heard my eldest lady say it. Just yesterday, when she detoxified Miss Baihuan, she didn't grasp the dose. One accidentally got poisoned himself. Dasha is really stupid
"Silly butler, what nonsense are you talking about? The eldest lady just inhaled some smoke and is now weak. Who said it was poisoned? Hu Yi came out of the gatehouse and scolded, and then said.
"Official, you wait a while, I'll go and report to the eldest lady."
"Smoke? What kind of smoke is the stupid butler? The leader of the guards asked.
"That's what you guys who came to search that day saw it. The yard was full of smoke, and the eldest lady's study was even more powerful. Later, the eldest lady got the kind of cigarette in Miss Baihuan's house, but it didn't work. ”
"Uncle Dasha, Miss Ben has told you all about this mess." With the support of the two big girls, Bai Yang's face was veiled, and he walked out of the middle courtyard and looked at Dasha and said helplessly.