Han Shizu

Chapter 1744

The Li Hotel in the summer night is extremely quiet, with the breeze blowing through the treetops, the chirping of insects hidden in the dark corners, and the music that comes from the guest houses from time to time, all seem very clear.

After staying in the Li Hotel for so long, Han Derang was almost familiar with the surrounding environment, and he went silently towards the temporary Khitan embassy without any guidance.

Along the way, when I saw the exquisite pavilion decorations shrouded in the night, I still couldn’t help feeling overwhelmed. Even the original Shangjing Imperial City was not as grand and stable as the small hotel like Dahan. China is incomparable in construction and creation.

In the corridor, at the corner, two short figures came into view. When they saw Han Derang, they immediately bowed and greeted him with a strange smell. Their attitude was very kind and polite.

He stretched out his hand not to hit the smiling face, although Han Derang kept a little reserved, he smiled back and nodded.The two bowed again and walked away slowly.Looking at the backs of the two who were tiptoing away, it seemed that they didn't even dare to take big steps, so Han Derang couldn't help but feel a little interested.

Han Derang knew that these two people should be Japanese envoys sent to the west by floating seas. As China regained its unification, its national power became stronger and stronger, especially when it began to expand overseas. Unable to sit still, they imitated their ancestors and sent envoys to the DPRK, intending to bathe in the grace of heaven and continue to absorb the culture of the Central Plains as nutrients.

Right now, Japan is in the Heian era, the plantation economy is expanding, and politically, the Fujiwara family is fighting constantly, which is not peaceful.However, in terms of sending Han, they are still quite active, sending more noble and elite children to study in Tokyo.

Of course, due to the strength of the big Han and the Han fleets cruising in the waters of Northeast Asia from time to time, Japan has to open to the big Han. In addition to political respect and obedience, the economic exchanges between the two peoples are also becoming more and more frequent. At least the Japanese Jin Precious metals like silver and copper are very popular.

Like a few countries, Japan also established an embassy in Tokyo to coordinate the relationship between China and Japan, manage the students sent to China, and listen to the instructions of the heavenly kingdom at any time.Moreover, they spent a lot of money to rent a building in the Li Hotel, and the Japanese envoys who were able to enter and leave the Li Hotel at this time obviously had a high status, at least they were not the children of ordinary aristocrats.

Although he didn't have much contact with them, Han Derang was quite moved by the humble respect of these Japanese dwarves and the kind of admiration that radiated from his bones.At least among so many envoys outside Beijing, the country of Koryo, which almost treats a big man as its own father, can make the most complete gesture of surrender.

Go back to the room, take a seat, drink tea, add a few pieces of snacks, and Han Derang sits behind the desk.Flat desks, comfortable chairs, complete four treasures of the study, these things are really hard to enjoy in Mobei.

Closing his eyes, he briefly recalled what he saw and heard in Tokyo today. After a little brewing, Hande let his pen and ink continue to record his feelings during this trip.

When he was writing like flying, the attendant came to report, and Xiao Tongjun asked to see him. After Han Derang heard the words, he immediately ordered him to come in, and got up to prepare tea in person. Obviously, Xiao Tongjun attached great importance to him.

Soon, a burly man with a thick beard and heavy eyebrows and an honest face came in. When he saw Han Derang, he bowed his hands and said, "Mr. Han!"

This person's name is Xiao Talin, he was the military envoy of the Pishi Army at that time, and he is one of the pillars of the powerful faction and military aristocrats in Mobei Khitan.During the Han-Liao war, he accompanied Yelu Xiezhen to fight against the Han in the northeast. After the fall of southern Liaoning, he also held on to Tongzhou until the Han army went north and completely wiped out Yelu Xiezhen's remnant Khitan army.In the end, Xiao Talin had to take in some of the defeated soldiers, completely withdraw from the Northeast, and embarked on the journey back to the West.

Because of his unyielding in the war against the Han Dynasty, and because of his general strategy, Xiao Talin, who was still young at the time, was valued by the Khitan Lord Yeluxian and promoted to General Pishi.

In the ensuing chaos in Mobei, Xiao Talin led his army to fight. Because of his bravery in battle, he made repeated military exploits and put down more than ten Mobei tribes who were against Khitan.

After Ye Luxian died of illness, Khitan was in turmoil. Xiao Talin was stationed in the northwest to guard against the Naimans.When hearing about the chaos, Xiao Talin acted calmly and did not participate in it at all, but restrained his subordinates and raised their vigilance to prevent the Naiman people from taking advantage of the situation to loot.

After Han Derang, Brother Yeluxiu and others came to power, they recognized and praised Xiao Talin's performance very much.Of course, in the fierce confrontation with the big man, Khitan lost a large number of elites, and there were three or two big cats and kittens left, so they naturally paid special attention to them.

Later, Xiao Talin was transferred back to the royal court, and under the harassment of Shiwei people in the east, he joined hands with Brother Yeluxiu to defeat Shiwei. In the following years, Xiao Talin was stationed in the northeast to suppress Shiwei.

Until last year, Xiao Talin was transferred back to the royal court again, and was appointed as the commander of the Leather Army.After several reforms, the Khitan military has also undergone tremendous changes compared to the past. The Pishi army is still an elite army directly under the royal court, but it is no longer divided into left and right divisions. Like the Suwei army, it is also under the Khitan regime. Administer the most elite army.

However, the strength of the army has been greatly reduced, and the two pro-armies combined are less than 2 people. There is no way, the country is poor and the people are poor, and there are internal and external troubles. Unwilling.Of course, under the pressure of reality, they had to bow their heads, and the Leather Army Army led by Xiao Talin also began to undertake the task of animal husbandry.

This time, Han De asked Han to go south, and Xiao Talin accompanied him, not only because he valued the performance of this trip, but also because of the consideration of the relationship between Xiao Talin and Xiao Siwen.After all, Xiao Talin is also Xiao Siwen's nephew, that kind of relationship is real.

"How is it?" Inside the room, Han Derang looked at Xiao Talin who was thirsty for tea, and asked with some concern: "Have you ever seen Uncle Zun?"

Hearing this, Xiao Talin took another sip of tea, even chewed and swallowed a few tea leaves, then sighed, and said: "Today is the third time I have visited the mansion, and I finally saw my family. Uncle! It's a pity that my family uncle seems to have completely forgotten his identity, and always pretends to be a Hanchen."

"Xiao Siwen is unwilling to help?" Han Derang frowned slightly.

Xiao Talin shook his head, smiled wryly and said: "He is full of excuses, bluntly saying that he is soft-spoken and powerless, just to comfort me, let us wait. When the old emperor thinks of us, he will naturally receive us. Isn't that nonsense?"

"Xiao Siwengui is the envoy of Li Fan of the Han Dynasty. It is his duty to make friends and coordinate with us when we come to the south this time. If he avoids it like this, he will be inferior!" Han Derang sighed. No matter how deep he was, no matter how self-cultivated he was, at this time he couldn't help but show distress, and there was a little bit of complaint in his tone.

The two were silent for a while, but Xiao Talin couldn't help it. Seeing Han Derang who was deep in thought, he said: "Mr. Han, we sincerely come down, but the Han court refuses to see you. It's embarrassing to treat you so contemptuously. We have to do it again." Wait, are you humiliated by this?"

"For the sake of the people of the country, what is the point of being wronged? How to live up to our mission is what we should think about right now!" Han Derang said seriously.

Hearing this, Xiao Talin put away his dissatisfied expression and said in a low voice, "What should we do next?"

"Since Xiao Siwen's road is not going to work, we can only wait!" Han Derang thought for a while, and soon showed a little relaxed smile: "We insist on seeing each other every day, and take advantage of this time to feel this situation. The scenery of Tokyo, such a scene and people's hearts, cannot be experienced by Mobei."

　Unfortunately, I was hit, and my body was weak, so I couldn't move.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)