Han Shizu

Chapter 166 The Uighur Messenger

"Zhao Kuangzan added that he has sent Li Shu, the judge of Jiedu, to come to the pilgrimage to see him, and he wants to fully report the military situation in Guanzhong!" Guo Wei reported.

"Where are the people?"

"Not yet in Tokyo!"

Liu Chengyou ordered: "When the person arrives, notify Gu, and Gu will meet in person!"

"Yes!"

"Your Highness, the Uighur envoy is asking to see you!" After leaving the Privy Council, he went to the Political Affairs Hall. Before he could enter, Quan Honglu Temple Minister came to report.

Hearing the news, Liu Chengyou remembered that there was such an "Friends" envoy in Beijing.

After the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the Uighurs took over the hegemony of the Turks in Mobei. They have always maintained close ties with the Central Plains, and cultural and economic exchanges have never stopped.More than a hundred years ago, the Uyghur Khanate was destroyed by Kagasi, and the tribes scattered and moved.Some moved south to Sainan and were absorbed and assimilated by the Tang Dynasty, while the rest moved west.

Some of the tents of the Uighurs who moved westward moved to the Gansu and Sandy regions, where they depended on Tubo to survive. Even so, the connection with the Central Plains was never interrupted.From the beginning of the Later Liang Dynasty, through the Tang and Jin Dynasties, there was no dynasty in each dynasty, and when the Uighurs entered the dynasty, they paid tribute.Up to now, the Central Plains is dominated by the Liu family, as usual, come to congratulate.

The Uighur envoys who came to Tokyo this time came from Ganzhou Uighurs.Originally, he wanted to meet Liu Zhiyuan, but Liu Zhiyuan couldn't even hold on to the New Year's court meeting, let alone find the energy to meet the Uighur envoy.But the Uighur envoy had no choice but to retreat to the next best thing, please see His Royal Highness, after all, the news that the prince is in charge of the country has spread.

"Go to the Concierge Court!" Liu Chengyou ordered without thinking too much.

The envoy's name was Li Wu, he was in his thirties, and his appearance was old, probably because he had blown too much in Ganliang sand.When he saw Liu Chengyou, he immediately gave a big gift. He was so polite, so Liu Chengyou naturally wanted to show the demeanor of the kingdom of heaven, and behaved very kindly.It's just that it's obvious that Liu Chengyou's seriousness has penetrated deep into his bones, which makes him seem very restrained.

Although today's big man can't control the Uighurs, Liu Chengyou might as well learn about it, ask him about Hexi affairs, and answer everything.

This time the Uighur envoys paid tribute with many good things, such as white jade, medicinal materials, golden sand and other precious things.But what interested Liu Chengyou the most was that there were a hundred healthy Ganzhou horses, but before Liu Chengyou showed any satisfaction, Li Wu said: "Originally, I wanted to send the horses to the big man, but I never thought about it. Halfway was intercepted by the Dingnan Army!"

In a word, Liu Chengyou suddenly felt bad.Liu Chengyou also had a headache, Fengxiang and the Shu army's invasion had not yet been resolved, Xia and Sui's party members appeared again, and dared to rob the imperial court's tribute horses.I was so angry, but there was really nothing I could do. At this time, if the Dingnan Army was forced to reverse, the situation in the northwest would really be completely corrupted.

The internal and external troubles of the Great Han Kingdom are not just for fun.In the original history, due to the tossings of the monarchs and ministers of the Later Han Dynasty, being able to keep the state for four years seems to be a long way.It is estimated that Guo Wei still has a great contribution to the continuation of the post-Han fortune
No matter how angry and dissatisfied he was, Liu Chengyou couldn't see anything on his face. Along the way, there have been many aggrieved things. There is no need to get too excited about things that can't be revenged immediately. Falling behind.However, in Liu Chengyou's small notebook, another name was added: Li Yiyin, the military governor of the Dingnan Army.

"This envoy Li is really impatient. If there is a shortage of horses, let the court know. Just give them a hundred Ganzhou horses." Liu Chengyou glanced at Li Wu, the envoy, and said naturally, It's just that the bluntness in the tone can be felt by everyone.

Taking a slight breath, Liu Chengyou said: "Your envoy used to have a hard journey all the way, so you can take a good rest in the Courtyard for a while, and enjoy the scenery of Tokyo. If you need it, you can report it to the Courtyard! I still have political affairs to deal with."

Li Wu is obviously also a person with great eyesight. Hearing the string song, he knew the elegant meaning, and immediately cupped his hands and said: "The foreign minister sends you His Highness respectfully!"

"Your Highness." Before leaving the concierge courtyard, he was called by someone.It should be an official from the Courtyard, in his thirties, very temperamental, with a solemn face.

Liu Chengyou was in a bad mood and asked casually, "What's the matter?"

Seeing that Liu Chengyou took care of him, the visitor cupped his hands in a calm manner and said: "Although the Uighur envoy to Tokyo this time, there is still a caravan, and the generation brings more luxury and rare things such as white jade and precious sand for trading."

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou frowned slightly, and glanced at the official: "What do you want to explain?"

"Things made of white jade, although they are called treasures, are not beneficial to the country."

"So what?" Liu Chengyou was confused by this person's words, but his interest was also aroused.

Seeing this, the official replied: "Your Highness does not know something. Since the Jin Dynasty, every time the Uighur envoys came to the capital, except for the tribute items, the treasures they brought with them were forbidden to trade in the private market. It’s a crime! Although white jade is worth tens of millions, in this world, it’s no more precious than a dendrobium of rice, and the imperial court’s capital is used to pay for this useless thing.”

Before he finished speaking, Liu Chengyou answered, "I understand what you mean now!"

After thinking for a while, he asked, "How do you think this matter should be resolved? Allied nations come to envoys, and the goods from thousands of miles away cannot be banned."

Hearing this, he was really prepared, so he immediately replied: "Don't do anything else, you only need to issue a decree from the imperial court to listen to private transactions, and the officials will not prohibit interrogation. If the people in Tokyo are interested, they can trade with them." .”

After thinking about his suggestion for a while, Liu Chengyou had to admit that this is a good way.Based on the current situation in Tokyo, fur and medicinal herbs are more attractive than those white jade and precious sand to Shimin.Without the support of the government to buy it, the Uighur's "white jade" business may be at a loss.

As for how the Uyghur caravan would react after this order was issued, that was not Liu Chengyou's concern. After all, did they dare to "buy and sell" with the government, and did not prohibit their transactions.In the future, when there are business travelers coming, you have to learn to behave and sell some useful goods, such as war horses, white silk, leather goods, etc.

For Liu Chengyou, this matter was just a trivial matter, a matter of one sentence, but what really aroused his interest was the official in front of him, who asked: "You can find this problem, and you can still come up with a solution. What is the last name?"

"Chen Bibu doctor Fan Zhi."

Just hearing this name, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but look him up and down several times. During the Five Dynasties, especially during the Later Zhou Dynasty, this Fan Zhi was also a famous official of a generation.

Glancing at his plain official robe, he said casually, "Mr. Bibu, why are you in the Concierge Court?"

Liu Chengyou's words surprised Fan Zhi for a moment, and he replied: "Your Majesty enters Bian, and I will judge the court affairs by Bibu Lang."

Suddenly, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but rub his forehead. Even now, the official position in the court has become so complicated that it is a headache.

"Staying in the Concierge Courtyard is too condescending!" Liu Chengyou said directly.

When he said this, he kept observing Fan Zhi's expression, he looked very calm, there was no surprise on his face, it was very natural.

Liu Chengyou was even more satisfied with his reaction, and the quality he showed right now was better than most of the courtiers in the Manchu Dynasty.

After thinking about it, Liu Chengyou confronted Fan and said, "I have a mission for you."

"Please speak, Your Highness!" Fan Zhi cupped his hands.

Pointing to the concierge courtyard, Liu Chengyou said in a low voice: "For Gu Tan, let me find out what happened on the way to Beijing for the Uighur envoys, especially about the interception of the tribute horse by the Dingnan Army."

Hearing this, although Fan Zhi was surprised, he still obeyed.

However, Liu Chengyou was suspicious, since the Uighur envoy was accompanied by a caravan, if the party members robbed him, could it be that they only focused on those tribute horses and despised those beautiful jade and goods?There may be hidden secrets in it, maybe.

Of course, this is just a random thought of Liu Chengyou, and it may not be that he did not take the opportunity to investigate Fan Zhi again.

"Oh, by the way, Gu intends to transfer you to the door of Zhongshu, temporarily in the cardinal's room, as an official, don't think it's a small official." Liu Chengyou raised his hand again, and said lightly, which was a promise.

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Fan Zhi remained calm.

This person is a bit interesting, even if he is seeking an official, he looks so "refined".

Liu Chengyou is not slow, so boldly asked him to express himself, what is he asking for?
Know in your heart.

(End of this chapter)