Zhenguan Chang'an Xiaofangzheng

Chapter 681 Nefa Zuoping
He led the prince of the prefecture and the king of Baekje, Fuyu Yiji, and sent the internal fazopyeong (minister of foreign affairs and etiquette) Xian (xié) Diewu as the chief envoy, and the general Chi Shouxin as the deputy envoy, and also paid tribute with iron armor and carved axes.

Fan Zheng, together with Yaochao Zhu and Mugu, received Huan Diewu and Chi Shouxin at Honglu Temple.

He Gouxiong's tasteless tea soup obviously made Yan Diewu feel slighted. Although his words did not change, his feelings suddenly became worse.

"By the order of my King Yi Ci, Baekje presented thirty sets of iron armor and carved axes to the Tang Dynasty."

There's nothing wrong with what Yan Diewu said, but his tone was a little harsh, and it didn't sound like he was paying tribute to a state.

Yaochao didn't even raise his eyebrows: "If Baekje has any idea about paying tribute, it doesn't matter."

As if no one has ever seen a soldier, how about the famous Thirteen Armors of the Tang Dynasty?
Although the Fu silk armor and white cloth armor are just ceremonial products, pure-looking goods, Mingguang armor, Guangyao armor, fine scale armor, mountainweed armor, bird hammer armor, chain mail, and infantry armor are genuine iron armors. The cloth back armor is the front half of the iron armor, the leather armor is made of rhino hide (doubtful, at least it is made of cowhide), and the wooden armor is a little more difficult to understand.

Whether the vest is leather or iron depends on the specific situation.

Chi Shouxin smoothed things over: "Shangguan Mo Jiehuai, he is a concubine who was stripped of her ashes and is in a bad mood."

Huan Diewu glared at Chi Shouxin, but Chi Shouxin stared back.

No matter what you think, you now represent Baekje!
Fan Zheng took a sip of tea soup and spat out a piece of tea stem.

Oh, you are a slut. You said you want to save unnecessary public expenses, but in the end, the chief clerk actually bought fifty coins per pound of tea.

You can still drink it, but there are slightly more stems and the tea leaves are slightly older.

It's like pinching off the tip of a cowpea, mixing in the whole cowpea root and cooking it.

Sure enough, it is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality. Why doesn't Fan Zheng remember that he had this strange feeling when he drank tea worth fifty cents a pound?

"Don't fool people with concubines or anything like that. The Han family is one of the eight major surnames in Baekje. Even the king of Baekje has to look at their faces. There is nothing wrong with them being more rampant."

"I don't know if Baekje has hooked up with Goguryeo or with Japan to expand like this."

Fan Zheng placed the bowl on the tea table and sighed.

Yan Diewu's arrogance disappeared, and there was a faint look of shock in his eyes.

Even the deputy envoy Chi Shouxin didn't know about this kind of thing. How could Datang judge it?

Yao Yao raised his eyes and said, "My lord, tell me, is it possible that Baekje is not only connected with Goguryeo but also with Japan?"

Fan Zheng nodded approvingly: "Young Master is indeed very capable and can quickly think of the key."

The part left blank by Fan Zheng was quickly filled in by Yao Chao Zhu.

Mugu may not know the truth that Chao Zhu understands, but he wisely leaves the opportunity to speak to Shao Qing.

There is no simple person who can stay in the officialdom for many years, except for those who purely rely on their shadow.

Chi Shouxin looked at Yan Diewu in surprise, his eyes full of disbelief.

If Baekje really did this, it would not be surprising, but why, as a deputy envoy and general, was he not qualified to know?
The three countries on the Korean Peninsula are entangled in grievances and grievances, which are more bloody than the love triangle. Normally, it would be: I and the other two families are incompatible with each other!

However, it is commonplace to collude with one of them to deal with another.

Anyway, the worst possible outcome is to fall out immediately.

Baekje, Silla and Japan also have contact, but the relationship between Baekje and Japan is obviously closer.

But it is rare for Baekje to hook up with two countries at the same time.Yan Diewu's posture, with a hint of stupid stubbornness, and a hint of confusion and shame when exposed, made people feel that his Nefa Zuoping was achieved purely through his family background.

The residence that I thought was well hidden was completely exposed by Fan Zheng and Yao Chao Zhu.

The key is that the Tang Dynasty originally wanted to take back the right to use the "Yonghui" era name given to Silla, but now it has completely failed.

The relationship between the Tang Dynasty and the Japanese state has never been as good as some well-intentioned people have publicized. Take a look at Gao Biaoren's tough temper.

Silla Emperor Pei Yuyu entered the Tang Dynasty again. Under the guidance of the guest servants, he slowly stepped into the public room and looked at Yan Diewu with a look of pity.

Tsk, tsk, Silla has been asking for a reign name for a year, and Baekje just realized it. Why did it come to pay New Year's greetings in the middle of autumn?

After so many years, Pei Yuyu still couldn't advance further in his official rank, not because he lacked ability, but because he was only a sixth-rank official!
Origin, in Silla, restricted the development space of the middle and lower classes.

royal family, sacred bones;
A branch of the royal family, a minister above the Great Dinner, a real person;
Middle and lower-level officials, six to four grades;
When officials come to the people, they will be ranked first and third.

The estrangement between various classes is more despairing than the natural chasm.

but!

However, Silla under such a deformed system was still able to overpower Goguryeo and Baekje. Queen Jindeok even gave Baekje a slap in the face and took back the Macaque City and other places. Where can people go to reason with them?
"Foreign Minister Pei Yuyu, on the orders of Prince Lelang and King Silla, pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. He wishes to honor His Majesty as the 'Khan of Heaven' and present him with a pearl sweatshirt woven by his own hands."

The people of Silla were very talkative, and they would honor the "Heavenly Khan" without any expense, which would make the young emperor extremely happy.

In some sources of unknown origin, it is said that Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty also received the honorific title of "Khan of Heaven", but there is no such record in the two Tang books.

Therefore, Silla's move can be said to be in its favor.

But just that one sentence far outweighed the effect of Baekje's armor and carved axes, making Yan Diewu's eyes turn red.

Real money is no match for a word of flattery!

Even though Silla was fighting every day, she was very ruthless. Queen Jindeok defeated the Han River Plain with just one punch.

Silla pinched her orchid fingers, twisted her waist, punched Goguryeo, and kicked Baekje. Her fighting power was really strong.

Hum, look at the records of every time Silla asked for help from the Tang Dynasty. Which time did it not take a year or two for Datang to free up its hand and slap Goguryeo?

If it were to be as miserable as Silla claimed, the royal family and officials of Silla would have been facing each other long ago.

Yan Diewu could not imagine that with Silla's flattery, Baekje, a mute, would definitely suffer.

But why?
Emperor Zhenguan's literary and military skills were at the top of the world. He was the Khan of Heaven. Even though Baekje muttered a few words, he was still convinced.

Yonghui's son, who has only ascended to the great treasures without any achievements, is he worthy of being called the Khan of Heaven?
Chi Shouxin sighed, pulled Huan Diewu, apologized, left Honglu Temple, and checked into the Sifang Pavilion.

"Neifa Zuoping, you shouldn't provoke Datang." Chi Shouxin sat cross-legged on the floor.

The impetuousness on Yan Diewu's face disappeared and he showed a shrewd look: "I'm not hopelessly stupid yet. In fact, the purpose of this trip is to find out whether the Tang Dynasty will send troops to help Silla."

"No matter how low-key Baekje was, the Tang Dynasty only recognized Silla, who was accustomed to sweet talk, so there was no need to humiliate itself."

"There is a proverb in Baekje: The descendants who work hard for the family are no match for the gentle breeze on the head of the family's pillow."

(End of this chapter)