Ye Shuangchou brought a few businessmen into the palace.

The leader is a merchant from a foreign domain, and I heard that he seems to be a big cannibal. In order to do business in the Central Plains, he also gave himself the name of a Central Plains person, called Li Erzhu.

Li Erzhu is in his thirties, and at the age of fifteen, he followed the big food caravan to and fro in various countries, and now he is also a wealthy man with a small fortune, not only to the Northern Liao and Western Regions, but also to the southern Jiaozhi, Dali, and even further away Persia, Goryeo, and the Western Regions.

It can also be regarded as a living map of the regions of various countries in the current year.

As soon as a few people went to the palace, they were chased by the Zaifu to inquire about the situation at home and abroad.

Li Erzhu was better, but where had those small businessmen seen this battle, they didn't dare to speak one by one.

In the end, Zhao Zhen tried his best to slow down his emotions, and said softly: "Whatever I ask you, you will answer, rest assured, I will not be condemned for my speech, you can speak freely......"

The emperor of the Song people was benevolent and a rare good emperor.

These are known even to merchants from all over the world.

This is also the reason why the capital of the Great Song Dynasty is prosperous so much - the people of the Central Plains have a broad mind and a tolerant heart!

Li Erzhu said respectfully in a mouthful of Kaifeng words: "...... The villain first went to the north, but the Liao people in the north were xenophobic, and it was difficult for the villain to gain a foothold without a relationship, and then he went to the southwest, from Guangnan West Road to East Road, where people had never seen the world, so it was so ...... It's not, it's good...... Good money! ”

Zhang Zhibai's heart moved slightly, and he asked with a pleasant face: "Jiaozhi...... How about the monarch? ”

Zhao Zhen also squinted, but refused to put pressure on Li Erzhu, worried that he would not dare to say it if he was afraid.

Li Erzhu's greatest achievement in this life is to be proficient in the style of various countries.

Over the years, he has traveled north and south, not only to support his wife and children, but also to save a solid family foundation.

He has a property in Bianliang and plans to settle here in old age.

So before he came, he still thought that he must behave well later, and strive to get the praise of Emperor Song, maybe as soon as Emperor Song was happy, he would give him the identity of a great Song person.

This is the luxury that countless outsiders who have settled in Bianliang dream of.

Bianliang is prosperous, and it is very inclusive, as long as you have money, as long as you do not endanger the interests of the Great Song Dynasty, this place will accept you and even love you.

But when he entered the palace at this moment, Li Erzhu, who boasted that he had seen the world, completely forgot what he thought before he came, and he didn't dare to speak.

He had also been to the palace of the Jiaozhi people before, and even met the emperor and ministers of the Jiaozhi country.

But now compared to the palace of the Great Song Dynasty, that place is not even as good as a kennel.

The majesty and heritage of a great country made him unwillingly timid, resulting in fear.

"Don't dare to deceive the minister, the villain was fortunate enough to meet the king of Jiaozhi, but he didn't have an in-depth conversation, so it's not easy to evaluate...... However, they said that Jiaozhi is very powerful now, and the courtiers and officials are ...... It's all modeled on the setting of the Great Song Dynasty, but it's far from the Great Song Dynasty......"

Jiaozhi was originally the territory of the Central Plains, and the culture and politics were almost all transferred.

It's just that the Great Song Dynasty occupied the Central Plains, and it inherited the heritage and culture of dozens of dynasties in the Central Plains, so naturally it is not something that others can learn by learning.

Orthodoxy is orthodoxy, no matter how weak it is, it is not comparable to the small barbarian countries around it.

"What about the temperament of these people? What kind of conduct are those low-level officials you have seen? ”

Li Erzhu said without thinking: "Greedy, cunning, shameless, murderous......"

Zhang Zhibai sighed in his heart, these words can't be said to be exactly the same as Qin Wei's description before, they can only be said to be exactly the same!

Could it be that the Jiaozhi people are really like what Qin Wei said?

They are so ambitious that they even dare to covet the Central Plains!

Then he comforted himself again: But what country does not have a few greedy and shameless officials, and it is not uncommon for there to be a few of them, and it is not a particularly obvious sign to think of them.

He was still self-hypnotizing, but Li Erzhu directly shattered his illusions.

"Most of those local officials rely on connections, so they are extremely arrogant, and when they encounter foreign businessmen with no background, they will threaten benefits, and if they don't give it, they will even disguise themselves as robbers at night to kill people, and then rob the property openly!"

Depend on!

Is the fuck an official or a bandit?

During the day, he is a local official, but at night he becomes a bandit who robs houses and houses, so it is no wonder that even teenage children on the Jiaozhi side dare to rob and kill people.

Under the influence of such a living environment, not to mention people, even livestock will become ferocious!

Wang Yaochen sighed, "The barbarian land is indeed ferocious. ”

Li Erzhu's words were recognized, and he said desolately: "The villain has been robbed by the Jiaozhi people, and only seven or eight people came back from the caravan of thirty people, and the rest were all robbed and killed by them, and even stripped of their clothes, and they just threw their corpses into the wilderness......"

Murder and over-the-top goods......

Lu Yijian frowned, and said lightly: "Interests will make people crazy, and killing people is expected." ”

There are also such things in the Great Song Dynasty, and there are more than Jiaozhi.

Especially the bandits who have been hovering on the north-western frontier all year round.

Many of them were actually pretended to be Western Xia or Liao soldiers, serving as soldiers during the day and bandits at night.

Many border cities in the Great Song Dynasty were unbearable.

To these is not ordinary for high-ranking people, anyway, they never take the lives of ordinary people seriously!

So Lu Yijian smiled a little indifferently and said, "The old man has seen too many such greedy officials...... There are so many people in the world that there is nothing surprising to ......"

There was a sudden silence around.

Lu Yijian realized that he was too casual and said the wrong thing.

Do you compare the rule of officials in the Great Song Dynasty to Jiaozhi, compared with that kind of barbarian land, is it shameful or not?

Zhang Zhibai's eyes had already begun to turn cold, and Lu Yijian hurriedly bowed and apologized.

Zhao Zhen was also extremely dissatisfied in his heart, thinking that since you saw it back then, can you dispose of it? It would be dereliction of duty not to deal with you, and the face to say it so easily!

But then he remembered the previous Yellow River corruption case, which really opened his eyes.

Even before the project was implemented, people had already embezzled the money that should be greedy, and the officials united with the merchants, and the imperial court united with the local government...... Up and down, people grit their teeth with hatred!

Lu Yijian just said this matter lightly, just because he was numb from seeing too much.

The depressed young emperor was a little tired, so he casually asked, "Are the people of Jiaozhi warlike?" ”

"Warlike, brave and ruthless, as long as they are willing to give benefits, they are willing to sacrifice their lives to obey."

Zhao Zhen's face turned pale, and Zhang Zhibai had already begun to ask: "Do you know where this is?" ”

That is, there is a price to be paid for lying!

"Jinluan Palace!"

Li Erzhu didn't know why the emperors and ministers of the Great Song Dynasty suddenly became so serious.

But he knew this was not the place to be a mouthful.

immediately appealed to his face and made himself as serious as possible.

Throne room?

The term has not yet been coined.

Everyone listens to it, but no one laughs.

"Since you know that this is inside the main hall, if there is a lie, do you know the end?"

"The villain will never dare to lie!"

Li Erzhu's appearance was very solemn, as serious as attending a funeral.

It can be seen that what he said is probably true.

The princes and ministers all looked solemn.

The people in the country are warlike, then they don't worry about the source of soldiers, as long as they are cleaned up a little, they are good soldiers and good generals, and most of the people in that place are barbaric, and many people have seen blood.

Even if a child dares to kill and rob, the adult must be even more cruel and tyrannical.

Zhang Zhibai finally understood at this moment why whenever there was any movement on South Guangxi Road, the local officials would rush to report it.

It's not that they're timid, it's that this wild coke does put them under great danger and pressure.

Qin Wei said that it was a barbarian country, and his ambitions were endless!

At this moment, the monarch and the minister are all named—this is not a lie!

Zhao Zhen's body leaned forward slightly, obviously serious, he frowned and asked, "What about the Jiaozhi monarch...... Can you still be friendly with the surrounding tribal forces? ”

This is asking diplomacy.

When you want to understand the situation of a country, you must first understand its foreign policy.

In this way, we can judge the political trend of the country and the general distribution of power in the country.

This kind of thing is easy to know, as long as you send a few people to live in Jiaozhi for a few years, and keep it clear for you to investigate.

This is why even if the Song and Liao countries are dogs, they still have to send envoys to each other's countries to station.

Just to hear the news......

Even a small country like Cochin doesn't need diplomacy, just send some people to the city to find a few Cochin people to inquire.

Bianliang is inclusive of all things, and people from all countries have it, so it is not difficult to inquire about this kind of thing.

Qin Wei's words are still in my ears...... You don't understand, that's why misunderstandings arise!

Li Erzhu thought about it for a while, and then said seriously: "It has been less than a year since the king of Jiaozhi was on the throne, and the surrounding tribes have almost let him clean up, and those who do not accept the rule will be killed in one go!" Champong, which borders Cochin, is also a small country...... But Jiaozhi can fight and occupy the city, it is as simple as Lao Tzu beating his son! ”

Now the king of Jiaozhi is Li Rizun, and he has only been on the throne for three years.

But all the external troubles have been calmed down, relying on the means of killing and brutality!

Zhao Zhen didn't speak, he was judging in his heart who was stronger and who was weaker compared to Li Rizun and himself.

Zhang Zhibai's face turned pale, and then asked, "But you often fight...... Or occasionally hit a dozen. ”

It is not belligerent to fight once in a while, and a dozen are often fought...... He was still comforting himself in his heart, feeling that Qin Wei's words must have been exaggerated.

Otherwise, these Zaisuke will be disgraced......

was educated by a twenty-year-old boy, how will he mix in the rivers and lakes in the future.

Li Erzhu didn't know why his face was ugly, but he said seriously; "Hit! When the king of Cochin was still the crown prince, he fought for many years, and now that he is a monarch, he is crusading against the surrounding tribes everywhere, and the territory, population, property, and even rations are also important materials for them to plunder.

Zhang Zhibai's body shook......

"Zhang Xiang!"

Wang Yaochen hurriedly supported him.

Zhang Zhibai gently held his forehead, smiled with an ugly face, and said, "The old man is fine...... It's just that I remembered Qin Wei's words...... Shame on you! Our group of people is also half a hundred years old, and we can't compare to ...... Ay! It's been in vain! ”

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