Daming talker

Chapter 489 Zong Sang! Xiba! idiot! (Please give me a monthly ticket!)

As long as the Hanlin Academy doesn't stop him, Lin Tailai's request for leave to visit relatives won't be a big problem. He's just waiting to be approved.

It was already approaching the end of May and the heat was about to enter, but Lin Tailai still decided to leave as soon as his leave was approved.

Because major projects in this era usually start after the autumn harvest, if we rush back now, we still have about two months to plan and prepare in advance.

While waiting for his leave to be approved and before leaving, Lin Tailai, editor of the Hanlin Academy and chief guest officer of the Department of Etiquette, still went to work as normal, even more seriously than usual.

In the mornings of the Hanlin Academy, the newcomers Shu Jishi usually had morning classes and listened to training in the atrium, while the old Hanlin had tea and lectures in Keting in the backyard, and Lin Zhuangyuan practiced his guns in the courtyard of the Zhuangyuan Hall in the morning.

After Lin Tailai arrived at the Hanlin Academy that day, he finished his morning exercises and came to the atrium of the Hanlin Academy with a big gun.

I saw about twenty sage scholars standing and waiting, but the tutor, Toshida Toshida, had not yet come out of the public room.

So Lin Tailai took the initiative to go up and help Bachelor Tianyi Juntian take on the task of giving lectures.

“I have emphasized many times that newcomers should be down-to-earth, hone their knowledge more and talk less about their ambitions!
However, there are still a very few newcomers who do not listen to the teachings, so that they can talk loudly and participate in the Qing Dynasty discussion. I will not name them specifically today!

You take care of yourself! When the school is dismissed after three years, those who do not listen to the teachings should not regret it! "

The common people listened expressionlessly, obviously they were so used to it that they became numb.

If you can’t fight, you can’t speak, what else can you do if you don’t listen?
It wasn't until he heard a cough from behind that Lin Tailai walked down the steps skillfully.

Returning to the No. 1 Scholar Hall, he checked Wu Daonan's help in copying "Lei Chao Xun Lu" and gained another point in his performance.

Then Lin Tailai called Zhou Yingqiu over again, handed Zhou Yingqiu some poem manuscripts, and said:
"When I'm not in the Hanlin Academy, every time there is a new year or festival, you will publish these poems for me to meet the occasion, including Mid-Autumn Festival, Double Ninth Festival, Winter Solstice, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, etc."

Regarding this kind of matter, it is best to leave it to Zhou Yingqiu, as others may make mistakes.

In the busy work, the morning passed before I knew it.

At noon, Lin Tailai had dinner in the Hanlin Academy dining room, took a nap in the Zhuangyuan Hall, and then moved to the host and guest office of the Ministry of Etiquette.

Entering the courtyard where the host and guest were located, I found more than 20 mahogany and gold-lacquered boxes placed in the courtyard.

Mr. Lin became very angry and asked the clerk on duty: "Who is so ignorant and dares to give gifts to me so blatantly?

I have previously ordered you not to accept gifts in the Yamen. How dare you let people in? "

The scribe quickly explained: "My lord, please don't misunderstand! These are the tribute items from Korea. They were sent to the host and guest department for inspection today."

Lin Tailai: "."

Only then did I remember that a North Korean delegation had recently come to Beijing, and they had arranged to stay in the Huitong South Pavilion.

Speaking of the Huitong Pavilion, it is divided into the North Pavilion and the South Pavilion. The South Pavilion is theoretically used to receive envoys from North Korea, Japan, Northern Lu, and Annan.

But with the current political situation, the Japanese country has no envoys, and the Northern Lu envoys are prohibited from entering the border wall, and Annan is also very disrespectful.

In other words, North Korea sends several pilgrims every year, and there are so many of them, so the Joint South Pavilion is almost exclusively used by the North Korean mission.

As the saying goes: The Eastern Kingdom pays tribute every year, and the etiquette makes the country worship the holy dynasty.

The Ming Dynasty was also very tolerant of North Korea. Other vassal states' missions were only allowed to open and sell goods in Huitongguan for three or five days, while North Korea could do so without any time limit.

Another vassal country that enjoys this unlimited market opening is the Ryukyu Kingdom.

North Korea has sent missions to perform Hajj too many times, and all procedures have been established and handled in a step-by-step manner.

The first step is for the mission to deliver the tribute items to the Host and Guest Department of the Ministry of Rites, where they will be inspected and registered, and then delivered to the inner palace, Huangji Gate, or outside the Wenhua Palace tomorrow.

The pile of large mahogany and gold-painted boxes in the yard are tributes waiting to be inspected, and the time has long been agreed to be today.

It's just that Mr. Lin went to the Hanlin Academy in the morning and didn't come here until now.

In the side hall, two newly transferred supervisors, Chen Yunjian and Shen Jue, were drinking tea and chatting with three guests.

These three guests looked like official robes with patches, but they were different from the official robes of the Ming Dynasty. They were all blue and black.

Moreover, the height of the official hat on the head is higher, and the gauze wings on both sides are shorter. I'm used to seeing Ming Dynasty official hats, so looking at this imitation version feels a bit weird.

Lin Tailai knew in his heart that if nothing unexpected happened, these three people would be the main officials of the North Korean mission. They were the chief envoy, deputy envoy and petitioner, collectively known as the three envoys.

After that, the two principals Chen Yunjian and Shen Jue first introduced to the North Korean envoy: "This is the chief guest doctor of the Ming Dynasty Rites Department, whose surname is Lin Tailai. His name is Jin, no, Jiuyuan."

He also introduced the Korean envoy to Lin Tailai and said, "This is Yin Zhuoran, the angel of the Eastern Kingdom."

Lin Tailai pointed to the main hall of the courtyard where the host and guests belonged to the doctor, "Envoy Yin Zheng went in to talk."

But Yin Zhuoran said seriously: "Although our country is small, it is also a country that accepts sanctified rituals.

Although Lin Kebu is an official of the State, he is in charge of reception today. It is really rude to keep us and other envoys waiting here for a long time. "

Mr. Lin: "."

Who will tell him that if he were a Ming Dynasty man, he would have been beaten by now!

Kebu is the elegant and honorific title for the doctor who is the host and guest. It belongs to the title culture of the Ming Dynasty officialdom. For example, the Fine Food Department of the Ministry of Rites is called the Shanbu, the Chariot and Driving Department of the Ministry of War is called the Jiabu, and the Tuntian Department of the Ministry of Industry is called the Tunbu.

Chen Yunjian and Shen Jue, one on the left and the other on the right, quickly advised Lin Kebu: "Nine yuan can't be used!"

If you hit someone, it would be really "rude". It would not look good on our Ming Dynasty, and it would violate the etiquette of treating the vassal country favorably.

And to be honest, the other party was reasonable this time.

You, Lin Jiuyuan, were late for so long. It is indeed very rude to leave a country's envoys from morning to afternoon.

Yin Zhuoran continued: "So, I hope Lin Kebu can apologize to our country."

Mr. Lin: "."

I can’t remember clearly. The last time someone asked me to apologize was when was it?

Yin Zhuoran was neither humble nor arrogant, looking at Lin Tailai.

As an envoy, he represents the country, and being disrespectful to him is disrespectful to the country.

Although Korea is a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, the vassal state also has the national character and etiquette of the vassal state.

Chen Yunjian and Shen Jue looked at Yin Zhengshi again and said reproachfully: "Why did you provoke him?"

Yin Zhengshi didn't know why. He dutifully stated his diplomatic stance and insisted on safeguarding the dignity of the country. Is there anything wrong with this? Shouldn't it be appreciated?
"Jie Jie Jie" Mr. Lin suddenly laughed a few times, "Very good, very good. Then I will discuss etiquette with Ambassador Yin Zheng."

Chen Yunjian and Shen Jue covered their faces together, barely able to see. Lin Jiuyuan, can you stop being the villain every time?
In order to show his demeanor, Yin Zheng raised his hands and bowed, and said politely: "I would like to hear Mr. Lin's opinions."

Lin Tailai asked: "The year before last, the Japanese Taiko Toyotomi Hideyoshi sent an envoy to your country. Why didn't King Xuanzong Shokyung of your country report it to the Ming Dynasty?"

"Xuanzong? King Zhaojing?" Yin Zhengshi was puzzled. Who are these?
"Oh, a slip of the tongue!" Lin Tailai forcefully explained: "This is the temple name and posthumous title I drafted in advance for you, the king, and I accidentally let it slip."

Xiba! Yin Zhengshi's chest was instantly filled with the fire of anger, and he was furious!
Too bad! I have never heard of such an insult to a foreign country!

Lin Tailai casually stretched out his hand and held down Yin Zhengshi who was trying to make a move, and said loudly: "Let's not mention those false reputations!
I heard that after Toyotomi Hideyoshi sent an envoy to your country the year before last, your country intended to resume exchanges with Japan. This year, you sent an envoy to Japan to pay a return visit? "

Master Lin's arm force forced Yin Zheng to calm down, and he even had time to think about it, how did Master Lin know this?
Especially the envoys sent to the Japanese country for a return visit. How come the news reached the Ming Dynasty just after they set off? Did someone in the country specifically inform Daming?

Yin Zhengshi thought about it and explained: "This is the state affairs of our country. There is no need to report everything carefully to the Ming Dynasty."

"Zong Sang! Xi Ba! Ba Ga!" Lin Tailai suddenly yelled and used his arms to knock Yin Zhengshi to the ground.

Then he reprimanded sternly: "First, Toyotomi Hideyoshi is a great thief who committed regicide and transgressed the law, which is not tolerated by etiquette! Your country actually wants to communicate with such a thieves who violate etiquette and law!"

Second, your country should know that the Japanese invaded the Ming Dynasty and wreaked havoc in the southeast several decades ago!

Under such circumstances, not only did your country fail to report to the Ming Dynasty, it actually dared to send envoys to visit Japan!

Is this the vassal gift of your country? Could it be that your country serves the Ming Dynasty so sincerely?

Since Yin Zheng asked you to be polite, please tell me, is this rude? "

The last trace of anger in Yin Zhuoran's heart disappeared without a trace, and his face turned pale!

No wonder the two good-tempered principals would say, "Why did you provoke him?"

Faced with these cross-examinations, he could not answer!

Lin Kebu waved his sleeves and said, "I don't think I need any of these tributes."

Chen Yunjian and Shen Jue stopped Lin Tailai together and reminded him: "Nine yuan, be careful!"

"Absolute tribute" is a decision that the emperor can make on behalf of the Ming Dynasty. This is the emperor's power, and ministers must not overstep it!

Lin Tailai muttered a few words in his heart. This matter is not over yet, but he still needs to think about how to continue to use it.

Then he changed his mind and said, "Start checking the tributes!"

Anyway, we have found the place again, let’s finish our job first.

However, Mr. Lin was not interested in such trivial matters as counting tributes and registering them, and left them all to his subordinates.

He caught Yin Zhengshi again and asked, "Where is my speech?"

The so-called address refers to the document that the Korean mission should submit to the Ming Dynasty.

A complete set will include several documents such as tables, notes, statements, consultations, memorials, etc., which are referred to as table consultations.

The form is written to the emperor, and the note is written to the crown prince (of course there will be none this time). They are all ceremonial documents.

Counseling letters are written to the Ministry of Rites and other yamen, and are mainly used to discuss specific matters.

Although a set of address letters is not completely equivalent to a letter of credence, it can also be understood as a letter of credence.

Yin Zhengshi became much more honest now and replied: "According to the ritual system of pilgrimage, when you visit the Minister of Rites of the Ming Dynasty, you will submit your message to the Minister of Rites."

Lin Tailai said impatiently: "Just give me your cousin's letter now!"

Yin Zhuoran suspected that Master Lin did not understand what he meant, and reminded him: "Tomorrow, the envoy will go to see the Minister of Rites."

Lin Tailai snorted coldly: "I won't stop you from going to see Yu Shangshu, I just want you to hand over your letter to me now.

If you are not around, ask the deputy envoy to go back to the hall and bring you the message! "

Yin Zhengshi tried his best to distinguish and said: "This is inconsistent with etiquette."

Lin Tailai asked sadly: "Do you still want to talk to me about courtesy?"

Yin Zhengshi: "."

If I go to see the Minister of Rites tomorrow, what will I get with my empty hands?
Lin Tailai said disapprovingly: "When you meet Yu Shangshu, just tell him that you have given me all the letters, and he will understand!"

Receiving the North Korean delegation is probably the last "important" task before I ask for leave and leave Beijing. I must do it well!

After checking the tributes, Yin Zheng left the Host and Guest Department of the Ministry of Rites in a daze.

Theoretically, the Minister of Rites should be the immediate superior of the doctor in the Host and Guest Department of the Ministry of Rites, right?
But why was the host and guest doctor so disapproving of the attitude of the Minister of Rites, and even openly intercepted the message that should have been submitted to the Minister of Rites?

Suddenly, Yin Zhengshi vaguely felt that he was caught in an internal fight among officials of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhenxi’s eighth birthday! He was just traveling at public expense and doing private trade to make money, so how could he get involved in the power struggle between the two countries?
In the morning of the next day, Yin Zhuoran, the angel of the Korean Dynasty, came to the Ministry of Rites again and went to see Yu Shenxing, the Minister of Rites.

After a few dry exchanges, Yu Shangshu looked at the empty-handed North Korean envoy with doubts. Where is your credentials?
Yin Zhengshi replied: "Yesterday when I went to the Host and Guest Office to submit the tribute, my message was forcibly taken away by the host and guest doctor."

Yu Shangshu told Yin Zhengshi without any expression: "Just step back!"

After Yin Zhengshi left the court, Yu Shangshu could not help but slap the case and said: "What does Lin Tailai want to do again?"

Yu Kongjian, the doctor of the Ceremony Department, the first department of the Ministry of Rites, accompanied Yu Shangshu to receive the envoy.

At this time, he replied succinctly: "Seize power."

According to the system, after the Minister of Rites accepts this set of messages from the Korean government on behalf of the court, he will forward them to the Department of Ceremony.

Then the Department of Ceremony will study the content of the speech and draft a "reply", which will be reported to the palace with the approval of the Minister of Rites.

Lin Tailai directly took away this link. It was obvious that he was not satisfied with the transactional and advisory work content and wanted to directly participate in foreign policy decision-making.

In fact, Yu Shangshu didn't understand this very much. What's the point of grabbing this power?

If it is a matter involving huge interests, it is understandable and understandable to compete for decision-making power.

This kind of decision-making on foreign affairs for the vassal state is purely cosmetic work. How much benefit can there be?
To say that the biggest advantage of foreign-related work is probably the reception and opening of the market, but these are already under the direct control of the host and customer department.

Yu Kongjian, the director of the Ceremony Department, could not figure it out, so he could only say: "Maybe Lin Tailai was born with a disease, and he has an infinite thirst for power and never misses any opportunity."

Yu Shangshu finally said: "It doesn't matter. No matter why Lin Jiuyuan took North Korea's state address, he would always pass by me when he was drafting a memorial for it!"

(End of this chapter)