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Chapter 557 The Southwest Home of Loyalty and Filial Piety
The next day, Zhao Xu continued to receive envoys from various countries in the Zichen Palace.

First, envoys from the Kingdom of Khotan entered the dynasty.

There is nothing to say about this. Basically, it is an envoy from the Black Khan Dynasty in the name of envoy from Khotan.

Sometimes there were even Uighur merchants pretending to be people from Khotan and coming to Bianjing to steal food and drink.

The Song Dynasty court actually knew this well, but pretended that they were Khotanese.

They have been losing money and making money, but these cunning guys have caught the sheep of Song Dynasty and killed it.

In the tenth year of Xining's reign, a delegation from Khotan came to the DPRK and brought more than 30,000 kilograms of frankincense to Beijing at one time. Are you here to pay tribute or to do business?

Therefore, Zhao Xu's father, the emperor, issued an edict: From now on, when paying tribute to the Kingdom of Khotan, only those who go to the palace with the king's appearance and other matters will be sent to the palace, and no more than fifty people will be allowed to do so. After the remaining things were released, Xizhou and Qinzhou were ordered to settle down, and people were sent to be in charge of sales and buying.

You come here to eat and drink, at least stamp it with the golden seal given by the Tang Dynasty in Khotan, and give us a thought.

Since then, the Khotan tribute envoys have become more regular, coming only once every five years, although they still come to eat, drink and do business.

Zhao Xu's eyes narrowed.

After Khotan, they were the tribute envoys of the five Tibetan surnames in the southwest.

The historical value of Tian's toast doesn't stop there.

It is the Gao family who is really talking about the matter!

Therefore, just sitting and receiving the envoy's courtesy is enough.

During his reign, the Sizhou Tian family was specially supported, won over, and set up as a model.

They were all canonized by the Song Dynasty and had official titles.

"But we have to set up the Tian family sign!"

Marriage has always been the best united front strategy for feudal dynasties.

It is no exaggeration to say that later the Ming Dynasty's rule was able to penetrate deep into the mountainous areas of Guizhou and Chongqing, and the pioneering and demonstration influence of Tian's chieftains played an important role.

Although Zhao Ji, that bastard, is ridiculous, there is one thing he did right!

After hearing this, Zhao Xu suddenly raised his head and picked up the credentials sent from the Tongwen Library on the desk.

The so-called king is just a puppet. If the Gao family is unhappy, they can order him to become a monk at any time and replace him with someone else.

"A member of the Gao family?"

According to general rules, the next time they enter the court will be in the fifth year of Yuanyou.

Dali Kingdom Shuang (approximately equal to the Minister of War), Shan Chanhou, and Jinfeng envoy Gao Taiming.

Zhao Xu thought of Tian Shiru when the envoys of the fifth surnamed Fan entered the hall and knelt down.

Zhao Xu also planned to give him a favor by ordering each of Taixue, Martial Arts, and Arithmetic Studies to recruit a descendant of the Tian family to enhance the cultural level of the Tian family chieftain.

A man in his thirties, wearing a turban and white silk satin, was led to the temple by an official from the Ministry of Etiquette. He respectfully saluted and bowed his hands. His rhyme had a strong southwest accent, but he could still hear it. Understand.

As a result, it actually showed its own united front value. After the demise of the Southern Song Dynasty, Tian's chieftain was demoted to the Yuan Dynasty and was granted the title of Sizhou Xuanfu Envoy by the Yuan Dynasty. The territory more than doubled.

In the first month of this year, Khotan had already entered the imperial court.

Therefore, the Heihan people came to buy goods again and take a look at the situation in the east.

Zhao Xu has no idea about Khotan for the time being - it's too far away.

Tian's chieftain became the most loyal chieftain among the Zhao officials - one of them.

So, Zhao Xu thought about the reward for Tian Shiru in his heart.

The so-called five surnames are Fan, including chieftains such as Long, Luo, Zhang, Shi, and Fang.

In addition to the originally set rewards - Tian Shiru was promoted to the imperial city and led the governor of Rongzhou from afar, he was granted the title of Sizhou at the founding of the country, he was transferred to the left guard army, and he was informed about the military affairs of Sizhou.

But at the very least, they will bring out the certificate of credence stamped with the gold seal given by the Tang Dynasty.

but……

"Gao Taiming?"

Look directly at the title and name of the envoy who came this time.

This is interesting!
Zhao Xu has not specifically studied the Dali Kingdom in modern times. He only knows roughly that the current structure of Dali is roughly similar to the later Japanese shogunate era.

"Foreign Minister Dali has sent his envoy Taiming to pay homage to His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty. He sincerely wishes His Majesty the Emperor good luck and good health!"

The Tian chieftain was even the last armed force to resist on land in the Southern Song Dynasty.

They were the first chieftain family to establish an academy in Qianzhou - Luantang Academy.

If possible in the future, we can even select a few girls of the right age from the Tian clan to enter the capital, or enter the palace as beauties, or match them to the clan.

However, because Xihe has made relatively big moves recently, and Xiba Wen and Wen Xi have turned their hearts to the Song Dynasty, the trade route has become safer.

At the same time, the first local illustrated chronicle in Guizhou Province, "Sizhou Illustrated Book", was also compiled by Chieftain Tian.

The area under its control was probably in modern Guizhou Province, and the Song Dynasty only had a claim to these people.

Thinking randomly in my heart, the tribute envoys of the five surnames Fan had already retreated.

It’s just that I might have to work harder.

The Gao family's hometown was probably in Kunming City, Yunnan Province.

What should Kunming be called now?

Zhao Xu thought about it - Shanchan!

So, is this the real story of Dali Kingdom?
Zhao Xu then became serious.

When he first woke up in modern times, he had a roommate from Kunming.

Zhao Xu remembered that when his roommate was bragging to him, he said that Kunming has been the spiritual capital of Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and other places since ancient times.

Many wealthy people from Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia, even in modern times, are keen to send their children to Kunming to study.

The ancient name of Kunming was Shanchan, which was popularized by my roommate.

Zhao Xu then showed what he thought was a friendly smile and asked for the first time today: "Gao Qing, is your lord okay?"

Gao Taiming, who was in the palace, showed a slightly embarrassed expression. After a long time, he bowed weakly: "I would like to inform His Majesty, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, that the foreign minister and the king are always well."

Very good indeed!

So good that the father and son planned to let him become a monk and go to the temple to chant sutras and pray for the people of Dali.

Therefore, he came to Bianjing specifically to check the wind direction.

The main reason is that the Song Dynasty's southern expedition was too powerful and too smooth.

According to the reports of many merchants who traded with the Song Dynasty, the Song army wiped out the northern part of Jiaozhi without any effort.

A Jingguan was even erected!

Of course, the Gao family was a little panicked, so they sent him over to have a look in order to find out the news.

There was no other way, so he and his father abolished the lunatic Emperor Shangming and forced him to become a monk, and then established the current puppet Duan Zhengming.

It seems that everything in Dali is developing for the better.

But the problem is that after a period of crazy manipulation by Emperor Shangming.

The mentality of the Gao family was a bit broken.

Especially Gao Taiming and his father, they really couldn't stand it.

The father and son thought they were 'loyal' enough to the Duan family.

At that time, Yang Yizhen staged a coup and killed the monarch.

It was their father and son who sent troops to kill the rebels on behalf of the Duan family and restore the country.

But the Emperor Shangming who supported him was always suspicious in the palace, always feeling that the Gao family wanted to harm him.

So he secretly contacted the powerful factions from other places and the domestic nobles, hoping to call the princes from other towns to enter the city of Yangjume (the capital of Dali, about the area around the ancient city of Dali today).

Meeting such a lunatic, Gao was paralyzed.

Gao Taiming and his father Gao Shengtai have been thinking about it for the past two years-otherwise, they might as well replace it with the Duan family!
The Duan family in the province has another psychosis!
Therefore, I have been actively planning and preparing.

But the problem is that the powerful factions in other places think that the Duan family is good for the country. Why should your Gao family replace them?
If the Gao family takes over in the future and these people collude with Song Ting and attack the Gao family together, it will not be fun.

Gao Taiming had read Zhongyuan's books.

He knew very well that once the emperor of the Central Plains knew about what his family had done, he would definitely be furious - using his ministers to usurp the emperor, and then the subordinates would be forced to do so.

This is the best reason and excuse to send troops.

It is said that the Song Army's southern expedition only mobilized 5,000 people to go south.

With just such a small number of soldiers and horses, they swept through the entire north of Jiaozhi, beheaded tens of thousands, took no prisoners, expanded thousands of miles of territory, and fought for peace in Jiaozhi.

When the news came back to Shanchan, Gao Taiming was frightened - what kind of heavenly soldiers and generals are these?

If it had happened in the past, Dali might still rely on natural dangers to block the Song army.

But now that their father and son have deposed Emperor Shang Ming and established Duan Zhengming, many powerful factions, especially those on the northern border, have estranged themselves from the Gao family.

If they collude with Song Ting and use the banner of "supporting the Duan family and returning power to the king".

The Gao family may perish under internal and external pressure.

Therefore, this mission is extremely important to the Gao family.

Song Ting in the north is the only giant that can interfere with and affect the great cause of Gao's generation.

Moreover, after watching the entire process of the Song Army's southern expedition, Gao Taiming and his son knew it clearly.

If Song Ting intervened, there wouldn't even be a need to send many troops.

With only a few thousand elite soldiers and contacting the nobles in the country, we can replicate what they did in northern Cochin.

The incident in Jiaozhi shocked the Gao family not only in terms of force. There is also the soft power aspect.

After Song Ting was defeated, he didn't care!
Directly make them local officials on the spot and make them hereditary!

Not only are these people allowed to serve as emperor for five years (vassals and local officials under the tribute system are actually a very profitable act, China rewards, often several times the tribute, members of the mission can also be exempted from tax Sell ​​the goods you brought and purchase Song Dynasty goods tax-free).
These native officials were also given preferential policies.

Not only did it allow local officials to enter Guangxi trade freely and unhindered, it also exempted and exempted all commercial taxes on goods entering and exiting the northern part of the state.

This has great appeal to local officials and wealthy families from all over the southwest.

The powerful factions in Dali Kingdom have seen all this and have been observing silently.

Therefore, Mr. Gao is really afraid.

They are afraid that the fate of Jiaozhi will happen again to them.

Therefore, Gao Taiming and his son not only suspended the plan of generation in China.

Gao Taiming even took the risk to come to the DPRK in person!
How did Zhao Xu know this?

He has not specifically studied the history and changes of Dali Kingdom.

How would you know that now is the most critical historical period in the history of Dali?
Therefore, although he was condescending and saw the fleeting embarrassment on Gao Taiming's face, he didn't think much about it and continued to play his role as an emperor who 'cared about the well-being of the people of Dali'.

He said, "That's all right. Please convey my regards to King Dali after Gao Qing returns home."

"Dali helped the Song Dynasty kill Nong Ni Zhigao. The Song Dynasty will always remember it."

"This time, Wang's army marched south, and Dali even sold horses to our court, which helped Wang's army a lot..."

Gao Taiming's hands and feet felt a little cold after hearing this.

He has been in the court for some time.

Relying on his ability, he has already found out clearly the current situation and structure of Song Ting.

The old emperor died last year, and a ten-year-old little emperor came to the throne.

Logically speaking, if the young master is in charge of the country and the mother is in charge, the young emperor should not have any power.

But the little emperor Song Ting was an exception.

Although he is only ten years old, he has already won widespread support and support throughout the country.

It is said that "although he is still young, he has the quality of an ancient sage king", "his holy and clear judgment is quite similar to that of a successful king; he is generous and benevolent, and has the virtue of a benevolent ancestor; and he has filial piety and love for the two palaces, which is the legacy of the previous king." '.

All in all, it’s great!

It is said that the southern expedition to Jiaozhi was a decision he made arbitrarily and against all opinions.

At the same time, the generals of the Southern Expedition were also selected from their close ministers and confidants.

Even the post-war aftermath and appeasement policies were basically the work of this little emperor.

At first, Gao Taiming was doubtful, but now when he arrived at the palace, he saw the little emperor sitting in the palace, as if he was a born emperor, talking to him confidently and calmly, while the ministers in the palace all looked like they were used to seeing him. .

Obviously, this isn't the first day he's done this.

"Could it be that he is a genius?"

"Has the Buddha's blessing and enlightenment?"

Under the leadership of Duan, Dali worshiped Buddhism extremely.

When encountering something that is difficult to explain, you will naturally blame it on the Buddha.

Gao Taiming was suddenly sweating.

Because, if that were the case, what the little emperor said would be too extraordinary.

First of all, he mentioned the incident when Xingzong (Duan Lianping) killed Nong Zhigao who fled to Dali for refuge after his defeat, and said that Song Ting still remembers this incident.

But the problem is that the descendants of Xingzong were played to death in the hands of the Gao family.

First, Duan Lianyi, the son of Xingzong, was executed by the Gao family with the help of the Yang family.

Then, the Gao family deposed Duan Lianyi's nephew Duan Shouhui, Emperor Shangming, and replaced him with the current puppet Duan Zhengming.

So, what does this little emperor of the Song Dynasty, who is suspected of being blessed by Buddha, mean?
What does he know?
Is he banging? threaten? Or do you want to stand up for the Duan family?
Gao Taiming didn't know, but he was scared.

And the matter of selling the horse that the other party thanked made Gao Taiming even more sweaty.
Because the horse selling was done by the powerful local factions behind the Gao family's back.

Those guys openly sold horses for money, tea and silk, without notifying the Gao family at all.

Gao knew these things through merchants who went to Guangxi to trade.

This made Gao Taiming even more panicked.

Because those guys were willing to sell thousands of Yunnan horses to the Song people.

Then wouldn't they tell Song Ting about the situation in Dali?
even……

Go to Song Ting to replace the Duan family and learn from Shen Baoxu in the Spring and Autumn Period. A loyal minister cried to the court to borrow troops?

Thinking like this, Gao Taiming trembled a little.

He had a vague feeling that the little emperor in the palace, who always had a charming smile, might already know something.

There was no other way, Gao Taiming could only bite the bullet, and tentatively and cautiously said: "Your Majesty Miao Zan, this is what you should do."

Zhao Xu looked at Gao Taiming in the hall, subconsciously rubbed his hands, and then showed what he thought was a kind smile, but what he said couldn't help but a little excitement that he didn't even notice: "Dali Even though he lives in one place, he still knows how to be loyal and filial. This shows that the way of a saint can be applied everywhere!"

"Especially Gao Qing!"

"I have heard that the Gao family of Dali, who served as King of Dali, has been loyal from generation to generation. He can be said to be a model of loyal ministers and filial sons in Tiannan!"

Gao Taiming listened to Zhao Xu's words, especially the excitement that could not be suppressed but was forcibly suppressed in his voice, and he felt like he was struck by lightning!

Because Gao Taiming is familiar with this kind of excitement.

Shan Chan was like this when news about the Yang family's murder of Duan Lianyi reached him.

I wanted to laugh, jump, and dance, but I had to suppress it and even shed tears.

and so……

Gao Taiming's heart couldn't help but scream!
he knows!
He knows it all!

The little emperor knows it all!
Gao Taiming couldn't help but think of Duan Lianyi who was killed by the Yang family, the insane Ming Emperor Duan Shouhui, and the puppet Duan Zhengming who trembled when he saw him.

So, he hurriedly knelt down and worshiped: "Your Majesty, Miao Zan, I am too ashamed to be worthy of you!"

"I dare not hide it from Your Majesty. When my grandfather was alive, he often taught me and other descendants..."

"Although the Gao family lives in Dali, we must not forget the grace of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty. We should also follow the teachings of poetry, etiquette and music..."

"So in the ninth year of Xining in the Song Dynasty, I persuaded the late king to join the emperor!"

"Today, my father ascended the throne because he took my grandfather's teachings into consideration and persuaded the king to send his ministers to pay homage to His Majesty..."

After Gao Taiming finished speaking, he looked eagerly at the little emperor sitting in the palace.

He knew in his heart that if the little emperor knew about the Gao family and the current situation in Dali, he would definitely understand his subtext.

His Majesty……

As long as you don't attack our Gao family, then our Gao family can do what the Duan family can do.

What the Duan family cannot do, our Gao family can do even better!

For example, paying tribute!
Look - Duan has been in the country for so long, when has he ever thought of you as an official?

Our Gao family is different.

When my grandfather was here, he facilitated the first tribute payment since the founding of Dali.

Your Majesty, you have just ascended the throne and I am here again!
Just ask Your Majesty, which one is more loyal, the Gao family or the Duan family?

Are you sure you want to mobilize your troops to eliminate the Gao family, a loyal foreign minister who is loyal to you and loyal to the Song Dynasty, for the sake of the Duan family who has not paid tribute for more than a hundred years?
Yes!

In Gao Taiming's heart, he directly understood what Zhao Xu said to him before as Song Ting's pressure, threats, and coercion on the Gao family.

Therefore, his answer was completely based on his own understanding and knowledge of the Central Plains people.

The Duan family cannot give face to the Zhao Guan family.

Our Gao family can do it!

Your Majesty, please think about it - since the founding of Nanzhao in the Tang Dynasty, Nanzhao has no longer paid tribute to the Central Plains.

Now, our Gao family takes the lead and resumes paying tribute.

Isn't this ten thousand times better than the useless Duan family?
As long as the little emperor in power in the Song Dynasty was truly blessed and enlightened by the Buddha, as the legend said, he was wise, powerful, intelligent and decisive.

Then Gao Taiming believes that he will accept it happily.

And the Gao family is actually not at a loss.

Just paying tribute!

It's just a nominal loss of face.

But as long as the door is closed and the Gao family doesn't talk about it and pretends it doesn't exist, isn't there no problem?
What’s more, the tribute itself is hugely profitable!

And as Gao Taiming's rhyme with a southwest accent fell into Zhao Xu's ears.

Zhao Xu rubbed his hands, feeling something was wrong.

"What medicine is this Gao family selling in their gourd?"

"Looking at his tone and tone, he seems a little afraid of me? He also seems to be asking for help from me!"

"Why are you afraid?"

"Is there anything else you want from me and Da Song?"

If these two issues are not clarified, Zhao Xu feels that he will not be able to sleep well tonight.

(End of this chapter)