Han Shizu

Chapter 997
Kaifeng, which is grasping the tail of midsummer, is already very hot, and the scorching sun is in the sky, releasing light and heat, covering the inside and outside of the city.In the market and on the pier, there are many shirtless coolie porters, sweating and working hard to survive in Tokyo.

I don't know when, Tokyo has also been labeled as "living in a big place". Although Tokyo is prosperous, it is not a paradise for the people at the bottom.Of course, as an imperial capital, the benefits brought to the people are also significant. As long as you work hard, you can always find a good job.

The heat still has a great impact on the lives of people in Tokyo. The most obvious change in neighborhood time is the addition of a large number of vendors selling herbal tea and iced drinks.

"Recently, what is the most talked-about thing among the people in Tokyo?" Liu Chengyou asked Zhang Dejun, who was accompanying him, while walking in the East City and watching the various attitudes of the citizens.

"Returning to Your Majesty, it was about the fight between the envoys of Champa and Chenla. There was a lot of discussion among the people, saying that these barbarian small countries have no regard for the state and lack of etiquette!" Zhang Dejun reported with a little playfulness in his tone.

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but smiled, and said in a relaxed tone: "Small countries like Champa and Chenla were originally penniless and few people knew about it, but now it's just a fight, but it is widely known by everyone in Tokyo. Wan Shimin knows, do you think it's worth it?"

Hearing what the emperor said, Zhang Dejun immediately laughed along with him, and replied: "As the officials said, it is indeed worth it!"

The 15th year of Qianyou seems to be a special year. The special thing is that since the beginning of the year, envoys from all over the world have been sending tribute to Tokyo. And Chenla also came separately.

In this era, the situation in the Indochina Peninsula is also not peaceful, with various countries standing side by side, and turmoil continues. Of course, for the big man, it is just a small fight.

For example, between Champa and Chenla, the two sides have been fighting for more than half a century. From strong to weak, there seems to be no end in sight.

This time I went to Tokyo to pay tribute, and I wanted to perform well in the Celestial Dynasty, and the struggle between the two countries also extended to Tokyo, and the hotel arrangements were not well arranged, and the relationship between the two countries was not considered.With too much contact, conflicts occurred, and even led to a brawl that made people in Tokyo talk and laugh, including two envoys who participated in the beating with bruised noses and swollen faces.

"Speaking of which, I didn't pay much attention, how about the mediation?" Liu Chengyou asked.

Zhang Dejun responded, with a touch of arrogance in his light tone: "Cu'er is a small country, but he dared to fight against the law in the Han Dynasty, and the court did not send him to prison, which is extrajudicial tolerance. I sincerely apologize, and promise to restrain my followers in the future, so that nothing will happen again!" Zhang Dejun replied.

"It seems that this attitude of admitting mistakes is not bad!" Liu Chengyou smiled lightly.

In fact, Liu Chengyou didn't care at all about the situation between Champa and Chenla and their grievances and hatred, and he just listened to the conflict between his envoys.However, exchanges of envoys are still welcome.

In contrast, Liu Chengyou still cared more about the Champa Kingdom. For Champa rice, which is a well-known "artifact" in historical records, he did not expect that the messenger came on his own initiative, which aroused his memory.It is a pity that there are no rice seeds among the tribute items this time, but the introduction of Champa Road has been put on the agenda, and it is in a very important position.

Listening to the conversation between the master and the servant, an old man in a fine attire beside him also interjected: "The Great Han Dynasty is now becoming more and more powerful with thousands of directions coming to the dynasty. The peaceful and prosperous age has come!"

In the tone, it is very emotional, but also mixed with a bit of pride and relief.Hearing this, Liu Chengyou raised his hand, not knowing whether he was complacent or humble, and said: "It's too early for Mr. Gao to say this. The world has not yet been unified, and the people's livelihood is still suffering. How dare you talk about a prosperous world?"

The old man who followed Liu Chengyou was Gao Fang, the chief envoy of Yannan who had returned to the capital. Everything was going according to Liu Chengyou's plan. After three years of adjustments, the court's rule over the Yannan states had also been completely stabilized.Gao Fang's mission in Youzhou was basically completed, and he was finally transferred back to Tokyo.

Returning to Tokyo's High Defense, it seemed that the burden on his shoulders had been lifted, the shackles on his body had been liberated, and his whole body felt relaxed.And for this veteran loyal to the king's affairs, Liu Chengyou also gave extremely high respect and preferential treatment, and called him into the palace to talk every now and then, and asked him to serve in disguise during his tour this time.

"Officials are humble. In today's world, if you choose any people, I'm afraid that no one will miss your Majesty and live a stable life with them!" Gao Fang replied. People who have experienced that troubled times know how difficult it is to survive in that era. up.

However, Liu Chengyou shook his head and said meaningfully: "Gao Gong, 15 years is enough to make the new generation grow up. The life that the previous generation expected may not be able to satisfy the new generation. To unify the world, It is just the beginning of Taiping, a start, and there are still many things that the court needs to do to reach the prosperous age!"

In the emperor's words, there was a lot of emotion, and Gao Fang was quite surprised when he heard it.After appreciating it for a while, he cupped his hands and said to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty often has such foresight and insight, and maintains such calmness and wisdom. I admire you very much. I have great expectations and confidence in the coming prosperity!"

"Haha!" Seeing his seriousness, Liu Chengyou smiled, and hurriedly helped him up and pointed to the passers-by around him.

It was only then that Gao Fang came to his senses, and repeatedly accused him: "I was emotional for a while, I lost my temper, I lost my temper!"

Looking around, Liu Chengyou chuckled again and said, "Mr. Gao, I plan to hand Kaifeng over to you!"

Hearing this statement suddenly, I was not only surprised, but also pleasantly surprised. This is the expression of the emperor's trust.However, his mouth was still very modest, and he lowered his voice: "The virtue of a minister, why Yin Jing?"

Liu Chengyou's expression also became serious, and he looked at Gao Fang and said solemnly: "You don't have to be humble, because the contribution you have made to me and the court is still in court, I have been thinking about it for a long time, only the post of Kaifeng Mansion can reward you for your achievements, Show your talents too. Gao Gong, don’t you have the confidence to manage Kaifeng well?”

Seeing what the emperor said, he understood his temper to some extent, and no longer pretended to be reserved, Gao Fang clapped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Walking again, living in the deep palace for a long time is also boring. I don't have much contact with people's hearts, and I don't know the fireworks in the world. What's the situation?" With hands behind his back, he walked on the wide street at a slightly awkward pace.

This is just an ordinary branch road in the East City, but it is nearly five feet wide, enough to accommodate four carriages running parallel.However, Liu Chengyou and his group were very arrogant when they wandered around the city, ostentatiously, attracting attention.

There is no way, the guards must ensure the safety of the emperor, they did not disperse the crowd, clear the road and clean the streets, it is considered restraint.In this way, although it is unsightly, Liu Chengyou can understand it.

As for the strange eyes of others, it doesn't matter.Of course, although this group of people was ostentatious, they did not cause any sensation. In Tokyo, there are too many noble people and people with all kinds of ostentation, so it is not too surprising that Liu Chengyou and his group are special.Even those patrolling city soldiers hid far away and wisely did not come up to ask questions.

Stopping in front of a stall, under the signal of the escort general Liu Tinghan, the two guards immediately pushed forward, frightening the innocent middle-aged stall owner, begging for mercy repeatedly.

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou waited for the guards to finish their inspection before reprimanding him lightly.This was a petty citizen who sold cattail fans. He took a handful of cattail fans and inspected them, and said to the stall owner with a pleasant face: "Don't be afraid, old man. My followers are all rough people. They don't understand etiquette. If you disturb them, please wait." Forgive me!"

The stall owner was taken aback by Liu Chengyou's words, and didn't react at all. He just looked at the dignified and majestic Liu Chengyou, and subconsciously said, "Does this official want to buy a cattail fan?"

He shook the cattail fan in his hand and said, "How much is this one?"

"The one in your hand is the most expensive, ten cents a piece." The stall owner replied carefully, observing Liu Chengyou's expression, and hurriedly said: "If the official likes it, he will give it as a small gift."

"Get the money!"

Hearing the sound, Zhang Dejun hurriedly took out ten copper coins from his purse and threw it to the stall owner.No more, no less, normal transaction.

Even so, the eyes of the stall owner couldn't help but shine. After all, there are only a few customers who are willing to buy high-priced cattail fans.

Liu Chengyou took the fan and didn't use much force, the hot wind hit his face, Liu Chengyou smiled and said: "It's quite easy!"

"Officials, don't worry, it's expensive for its own reasons, and the small ones never dare to deceive customers!" The stall owner skillfully put away the copper coins and agreed.

(End of this chapter)