After speaking, Liu Shihou looked at Zhu Di above again, his face full of humility and fear.

"His Royal Highness King Yan Mingjian, the foreign minister really admires the Confucian culture of the Central Plains, and really loves the transparent glass, cement and other sacred objects on His Royal Highness King Yan's mansion."

On the side, the eyelids of the right Shaoqing of Honglu Temple jumped, and he always felt that this matter was a little beyond their control.

However, before Bi Wenxi, the right Shaoqing of Honglu Temple, could speak, Guo An scolded angrily.

"Shameless beggars, the foreign vassals of Er Gaoli admire the Confucian culture of the Central Plains, learn from my Central Plains culture, but can you hand over the restraints?"

"You and other Goryeo kings and ministers, can you come to my Ming Dynasty to worship my Confucian saints such as Confucius and Meng in the Central Plains?"

"Steal without telling you! Er Gaoli claims to have learned the Confucian culture of the Central Plains, hasn't he learned this? ”

"Furthermore, the Goryeo vassal admires Confucian culture, what does it have to do with my Yan Wangfu? Up and down my Yanwang Mansion, the glass and cement things developed by hundreds of craftsmen, why should I give you the Goryeo Domain?

Especially the technology of growing vegetables in winter is a secret that my Yanwang Mansion does not pass on, and anyone or any force wants to get that technology, either spend money to buy it, or exchange it for something of the same value?

Where did you get the cheekiness to open your mouth and beg your Royal Highness King Yan to give you these sacred things to Goryeo? ”

"Liu Shihou, the envoy of Goryeo, if there are some rats who do not communicate with each other, they will steal the knowledge and culture of the suzerain.

Then, these rats have been dissatisfied for hundreds of years, and often use some worthless things in their homes to send to the suzerain, and then exchange them for valuable things in the suzerain.

The suzerainty was magnanimous and did not care too much.

However, these rats have not been satisfied, and finally when they saw that a good object appeared in the suzerain, they sent a cheeky person to ask for it?

If you encounter such rats, how do you think you should punish them? ”

Hearing this, Liu Shihou couldn't pretend anymore, a trace of gloom flashed in his eyes, and then he said with a respectful face.

"This Shangguan misunderstood, my Goryeo Kingdom is the most loyal vassal state to the Ming Dynasty, although my Goryeo Kingdom is a small country, but in order to show loyalty to the Ming Dynasty, my Goryeo King will send envoys to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty every year!

His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty also presented the crown costumes of the Ming Dynasty, musical instruments, "Hongwu Three-year Great Unification Calendar", "Six Classics", "Four Books", "Zizhi Tongjian" and "Han Shu", "Chaohe Yi Note" and other classics to our Goryeo Kingdom, so it is not considered stealing. ”

"There is no need to quibble, as early as the Tang Dynasty, you and others began to steal my Central Plains Confucian culture. Now, my Emperor Ming is kind-hearted and can't bear to be scolded by angry officials like me, so he gave these classics. ”

Guo An sneered: "It's just that my Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty never thought that his kind deeds would make you mistakenly think that I have a good heart."

In the past few years, you and other Goryeo countries are poor and can't survive, so they covet the money, grain, cloth and other items that my Ming Dynasty brings back to your envoys every time, and the king of Goryeo has increased from one tribute a year to three tributes a year? ”

Liu Shihou said angrily: "The words of this Shangguan are completely slandering my King of Goryeo, and the lower official will definitely file a complaint with His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty!" ”

Guo An's face was full of sarcasm: "If this official has any words that are fabricated, you can complain to Your Majesty at any time."

However, this official remembers that His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty once issued an edict to the king of Goryeo such as Er, and only once a year to pay tribute!

As a result, the king of Goryeo was not greedy enough, and still three times a year?

Even, just pay tribute to fifty tribute horses, and two can die halfway, and finally prepare to deceive my Ming Emperor His Majesty, and make up two private horses as tribute horses, in order to make up the number of fifty horses to deceive my Ming Emperor His Majesty......"

Liu Shihou's face was pale, and he hurriedly looked at Zhu Di above.

"His Royal Highness King Yan, the foreign minister is an envoy of a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, and he should not be insulted by this!"

Zhu Di chuckled and replied: "I think about it, Guo Qing said these things, this king also knows, Guo Qing has no nonsense." ”

Liu Shihou's eyes widened, he couldn't believe that this Yan King would treat him like this. Immediately, he hurriedly turned around and looked at Bi Wenxi, the right Shaoqing of Honglu Temple on the side.

Although he wanted to laugh, after all, he was still an ally at the moment, Bi Wenxi got up and slowly bowed to Zhu Di.

"His Royal Highness King Yan Mingjian, my Ming Dynasty is a state of etiquette, and the Goryeo envoys are here to pay tribute to my Ming Dynasty, so they should not be treated like this."

Zhu Di ignored Bi Wenxi.

On the other side, all the officials of the Yan Wangfu were full of displeasure.

Guo An said directly: "Bi Shaoqing's intention is that there are brazen rats coming to your house, and you will be courteous to eat and drink." As a result, the rat opened his mouth and asked for the treasures in your family, and you, Bi Shaoqing, should also give the treasures in your house to the rat with a smile on his face? ”

A look of annoyance flashed in Bi Wenxi's eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "Guo Changshi needs nonsense, and this official has no such intention. ”

Guo An was ruthless, "Then Bi Shaoqing taught my family's words His Royal Highness King Yan, isn't that what he meant?" If not, please explain to Bi Shaoqing? ”

"This ...... His Royal Highness King Yan forgives his sins, and the lower officials have no such intentions! ”

Bi Wenxi's face changed, and he hurriedly bowed to Zhu Di above with a panicked face, "The lower officials definitely have no intention of offending His Royal Highness King Yan." ”

Zhu Di waved his hand very generously, "Just pay attention next time!" ”

Bi Wenxi: "......"

Guo An asked again: "In addition, the envoys of Goryeo did not come to pay tribute to our Ming Dynasty, can Bi Shaoqing tell His Royal Highness King Yan what is the value of the objects they brought?" What is the value of the objects I gave back to them? ”

Bi Wenxi's face was full of embarrassment, all the officials in Daming knew about this matter, but no one was as stingy as this Guo Changshi, and he actually said it directly!

Feeling that the atmosphere was a little wrong, Liu Shihou hurriedly said: "This Shangguan is really misunderstood, my Goryeo Kingdom is loyal to the Ming Dynasty, and there is absolutely no bad intention!" ”

Guo An smiled lightly, "Don't worry about the Goryeo envoys, this official will never dare to misunderstand any of the vassal states." ”

A smile appeared on Liu Shihou's face.

Guo An said again: "It's just that what this official doesn't understand is that the Goryeo Kingdom keeps saying that it respects my Ming as the suzerain.

Why does this official remember that in the seventh year of Hongwu, why were my Ming envoys Cai Bin, Lin Mi and other envoys robbed and killed by Jin Yi, the escort officer of Goryeo and Goryeo?

Moreover, the king of Goryeo was in Hongwu for ten years, and was canonized by the Northern Yuan as the king of Goryeo, the left prime minister of the eastern province, and also used the name of the Northern Yuan Xuanguang year, and sent an envoy to thank him.

At the same time, the king of Ergoryeo also paid tribute to my Ming Dynasty and asked for a seal!

With such snakes and rats at both ends, how can I trust Daming? ”

Liu Shihou's face stiffened directly, and it took a while to react, and he hurriedly replied: "This Shangguan, this matter has long passed, and the Ming Emperor has already canonized my King of Goryeo as the King of Goryeo last year!" ”

Guo An said coldly: "Hmph, that's because my Ming Emperor is magnanimous and kind-hearted, and I can't wait for Goryeo to plead."

But when it comes to the murder of my Ming envoys, my Ming Emperor can temporarily spare Er Gaoli, and this official and other officials must not treat this incident as if it had not happened. ”

"This ......"

Liu Shihou couldn't help but look at Bi Wenxi, the right Shaoqing of Honglu Temple on the side, with an anxious face.

Something that doesn't fight!

Bi Wenxi, the right Shaoqing of Honglu Temple, sighed slightly, and then wanted to get up and say a few words.

Guo An reminded: "Bi Shaoqing, it is possible that all civil officials of my Ming Dynasty will be sent by His Majesty as envoys to these vassal states.

They dared to kill my Ming envoy a few years ago, and they will dare to kill them in the future!

These foreign vassal states are a group of people who are afraid of power and not morality! ”

Bi Wenxi was suddenly in a dilemma, a few years ago, Cai Bin, Lin Mi and other envoys were killed, and the Ming civil officials almost turned the sky upside down.

Moreover, the murderer was also a Goryeo official.

Now if he dares to help the Goryeo envoys explain this matter, his reputation as a civil official in the Ming Dynasty, and even Confucianism, will be completely stinky.

Liu Shihou hurriedly explained to Zhu Di: "His Royal Highness King Yan, my Goryeo Kingdom will never dare to assassinate the envoys of the Ming Dynasty, it is all because the Jin Yi traitor listened to the slander of the Northern Yuan thief, so he did such an evil thing!"

Moreover, at that time, I was coerced by the Northern Yuan soldiers, and I had to accept the canonization of the Northern Yuan as a last resort! ”

Guo An sneered: "Since any country is persecuted, you can follow that country, and you are not loyal at all, what kind of face do you have to swear under His Royal Highness King Yan and say that the Goryeo Kingdom is loyal to the Ming Dynasty?"

Isn't it, do you think His Royal Highness King Yan is kind and easy to deceive? ”

Zhu Di, Zhu Fu and the others suddenly looked at Li Shihou with a cold face.

Li Shihou's face changed again, and he hurriedly knelt down with a panicked face and begged for mercy.

"His Royal Highness King Yan forgives his sins, and Weichen has no such thoughts."

Zhu Di smiled coldly: "I hope you really don't have this intention, otherwise this king must send an edict to invite his father to exile you to Qiongzhou." ”

"Yes, yes!"

Li Shihou replied again and again.

Immediately, after getting up, he didn't dare to speak again, he knew that the Ming Emperor could really do this.

As soon as the banquet was over, Li Shihou, Bi Wenxi and others hurriedly retired.

When he returned to the post station, Li Shihou looked at Bi Wenxi with an anxious face, "Bi Shaoqing, before this trip." We have already discussed it, and I directly begged His Royal Highness King Yan to give me the secret technique of growing glass and winter vegetables in Goryeo.

At the same time, Bi Shaoqing and the officials of Honglu Temple helped me lobby.

At that time, His Royal Highness King Yan was in the way of face, even if he didn't want to give it, he would eventually give it to me.

After I get the secret technique of clear glass and growing vegetables in the cold winter, I will share this secret technique with you......

Why was Bi Shaoqing speechless at the banquet just now......"

"Chief Envoy Li, this official is also a Ming official, or a Ming civil official."

Bi Wenxi's face was full of displeasure, "No matter how much coup d'état you have in Goryeo, it is not the reason why your Goryeo officials can rob and kill my Ming envoys.

Moreover, when Guo An, the chief historian of the Yanwang Mansion mentioned this matter today, no official of my Ming Dynasty would dare to intercede for you at that time.

Otherwise, they will be wrathful. ”

Li Shihou also grew up learning Confucian culture, so he naturally understood this truth, and could only sigh helplessly.

"At this time, it's all to blame for Shi Guo'an, the head of the Yanwang Mansion, this person is too cunning."

"Yes!"

Bi Wenxi nodded slightly and agreed, and said again: "Also, as mentioned by Guo An, you want to use tribute to covet my Ming money, and my officials in the Ming Dynasty are not confused, but they just don't want to worry about your Goryeo Kingdom."

Don't talk about it in the future. ”

Li Shihou's eyes widened, and he looked at Bi Wenxi with surprise on his face for a long time, and then asked in a panic: "Bi Shaoqing, my Goryeo Kingdom has no such intention, you all misunderstood!" ”

"Okay, okay, the official doesn't blame you."

Bi Wenxi waved his hand impatiently.

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(End of chapter)