Ji Tang

Chapter 1463 Reconciliation!

"Tinaile, is it worth it for us to do this? That's the hometown where I was born and raised!" Facing the almost domineering Ji Song, they had no room for bargaining. They had read too many history books of this civilization over the years. The vast history fascinates them every time.

But when this happens to them, they can feel the powerlessness and helplessness!
"It's worth it!" Tinaire said without hesitation.

"Didn't he want to include the Indians into the Yin Shang clan? It just so happens that it might be a good choice for us to take the initiative to integrate."

"This"

Culli Moore showed hesitation, will he integrate into the Tang Dynasty? Become a kin?
"But can they really agree?"

This is like a poor relative meeting a brother of the same race who has made a fortune, and they are the poor relatives of a rich man. Now a brother of the same race recognizes him, how can they refuse?

If before, they might still have had a little pride, thinking that the Mayan civilization was powerful no matter what. But when they crossed the Pacific and came to this country as powerful as a demon, they knew that the things they were proud of were nothing in front of this 'relative'. If they weren't too far away, maybe they would be exterminated the moment they were discovered.

They saw with their own eyes that the man named Ji Qing led an Indian army of tens of thousands with less than 3,000 soldiers to be completely annihilated. In the face of absolute strength, everything they had was so insignificant.

"Also, if we don't pay the price, can we take away the books we need? And will the Tang Dynasty let us take away the smelting technology, ceramics, and silk?"

Yes, the Tang Dynasty has indeed given many good things to the Mayans over the years, including iron-making technology. But the Tang Dynasty is not a fool. As the saying goes, if you take something in advance, you must give it in advance. In this way, they still knew.

When these people return to the Maya, as the elite of the Mayan people in this era, they will inevitably carry out drastic reforms in the Maya. They will get used to the highly civilized society of the Tang Dynasty, and then let them live the life of the city-state era, which will drive everyone crazy. of.

Especially after seeing the power of the Tang Dynasty and the gap between it and other civilized countries, anyone with insight will definitely not act behind closed doors and act like they don’t know anything.

Today, it is the Yinzhou continent that the Tang Dynasty arrived first. Because of the same skin color, and because the Tang Dynasty treated them as the survivors of Yinzhou, they were allowed to live in peace.

But what if those blond guys come? In Chang'an, they had seen too many people from other countries. Not only were the grassland people tough and capable of armies of hundreds of thousands, but the Western cannibals had taught them so much that they had trouble sleeping and eating.

The existence of the Mayans is no longer a secret. Many other countries have developed a strong interest in the mysterious Maya. In recent years, many envoys from other countries have been secretly inquiring about their details and location. What are their intentions? How could they not know? ?

Therefore, they don't have much time. If they can't catch up within a hundred years and have some self-preservation, they will face the danger of overturning. They did not expect other countries to treat them like the Tang Dynasty.

"How many of those clansmen who have families are willing to go back with us?"

After a long silence, Tinaire said solemnly.

"Less than 30%. Including us, there are less than fifty people who want to go back."

"However, except for a few of the children we brought who have become officials of the Tang Dynasty, all others are willing to go back. This may be a blessing among misfortunes!"

"At least we didn't teach them in vain!"

Facing Coolmore's words, Tinaire smiled. When they came, there were more than 500 people, including more than 100 scholars, more than 100 warriors to protect them, and the rest were all young children.

Now, there are more than a hundred scholars, most of whom have taken root here. The same appearance makes them more like people from the Tang Dynasty than the people of the Tang Dynasty. Some even have wives and concubines at home, and servants everywhere.

They forgot the oath they swore under the statue of the sun and their mission, but he didn't blame them. This was their choice, and no one was right or wrong.

However, from the beginning, they instilled in the children the mission of returning to Maya to reorganize Maya. With their instructions, most of the children were willing to go back.

Due to the special care of the Tang Dynasty, these children not only entered the Imperial Academy of the Tang Dynasty to study, but some of them were even outstanding and entered the Royal Academy of the Tang Dynasty. This is their most precious wealth. As long as these children are here, they will be stars when they return to Maya. The fire can start a prairie fire.

"Calm down the children, I will report to His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, hoping to take away their wives and children." Tinaire said solemnly.

"Will the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty agree? After all," Coolmore hesitated.

"Yes, no matter what the cost!"
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In Taiji Hall, Li Chengqian was busy reviewing memorials, and even Ji Song didn't notice when he came in. Li Chengqian had already ordered him to go down, and Ji Song and several other senior ministers did not need to announce their arrival and could come in directly. So when Ji Song arrived, Xiao Xizi led him in directly.

After sending Xiao Xizi away, Ji Song stepped forward, took a look, and sat aside to drink tea. It wasn't until Li Chengqian finished his work that he realized there was someone in the hall.

"Ziyi? When did you come?"

Seeing Ji Song, Li Chengqian stood up happily and asked.

"Been here for a while!"

Ji Song stood up and cupped his hands and said: "I, Ji Song, see your majesty!"

"Hey, are there any outsiders here? Sit down and talk!" Seeing Ji Song like this, Li Chengqian said somewhat reproachfully.

Ji Song didn't say anything, just sat down with a smile.

"You are a rare visitor. Since I came to the throne, you have come only a handful of times. What? Why are you empty again today?" Faced with Li Chengqian's words, Ji Song said directly: "Come for the Mayans!"

"Mayans? Aren't they leaving?"

It's very unpleasant to talk about this Li Chengqian. As the saying goes, the more you pay, the harder it is to let go. Datang was extremely benevolent to the Mayans and treated them as one of their own.

Not only was there no condition to enter the Imperial Academy to study, although the Imperial Academy was no longer the highest institution of learning in the Tang Dynasty, it was only after the Taibai Royal Academy that not everyone could enter.

And the best among them also entered the academy, and many of them even became officials of the Tang Dynasty. The largest one has now become the magistrate of a county.

Treated this way, it can be said that there are no strings attached. But now, the Mayans who have lived in the Tang Dynasty for more than ten years are leaving? Did Datang treat them badly?

"Yes, it's the Mayans!"

"Actually, Your Majesty does not need to be angry about this. This may be a good thing for Datang!" Ji Song comforted.

"A good thing? Haha, tell me why it is a good thing? Weren't you always opposed to teaching Tang technology to foreigners? Why are you so generous now?" Li Chengqian said dissatisfied. "Are they foreigners?" Ji Song asked.

Facing Ji Song's rhetorical question, Li Chengqian choked instantly, thinking who dared to say that they were foreigners? Wearing Hanfu, speaking authentic Chang'an dialect, having the same skin color, and the same dark eyes, he looks more like a Han Chinese than a Han Chinese.

Moreover, not only do these people have no objection to the fact that they are descendants of the Yin and Shang Dynasties, they even publicize such remarks everywhere. If anyone dares to say that they are foreigners, they will be angry with anyone.

Once in the court, a prairie tribe accidentally said that they were barbarians. The Mayans became furious and wanted to fight to the death on the spot.

And now there is a consensus in the court that they are descendants of the Yin Shang and are authentic members of the Chinese clan.

In this case, it would be too much to say that they are aliens. If word got out, someone would immediately come to question him about his intentions.

"Your Majesty, don't forget the Emperor's heart ailment."

Ji Song pointed to the depths of the palace and meant something.

"You mean" Li Chengqian's eyes narrowed, he lowered his head and thought for a moment before standing up and said: "Let's go, I can't make the decision in this matter, go find your father!"

"That's fine!" Ji Song nodded.
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In Wanmin Palace, Li Shimin was talking to an older man. The old man seemed to be on his deathbed and could only sit in a wheelchair, but he seemed to be in good spirits and spoke clearly.

"Brother, how about taking a look at my younger brother's Palace of the People?"

Big brother? If any outsiders heard this, they would be scared to death. Yes, this old man was none other than Li Jiancheng, who had been living deep in the palace.

Some veterans in the court knew something about this person's existence, but as the veteran slowly withered away, fewer and fewer people knew about him. Most people thought that he had died during the Xuanwu Gate Incident.

Li Jiancheng looked at the majestic Wanmin Palace with different styles, which is a combination of Chinese and Western styles. He nodded and said: "It feels like a fairyland on earth, and suddenly it feels like being in a heavenly palace. Not bad!"

Looking back at the proud Li Shimin, there was no trace of resentment in his eyes. With the current ending, what else do they have to complain about?

The wives are all still there. Except for the three sons who were already sensible and have been living in the palace, the other three sons who don't know anything have their own lives outside.

Although he missed it over the years, he never really disturbed it, he just glanced at it from a distance!

Sometimes not knowing is a good thing!
"However, if you spend so much time and money, don't you worry about becoming the second emperor of Sui Yang?"

Facing Li Chengqian's words, Li Shimin didn't feel angry, but smiled and said: "Worried? Hahahahaha, it's a joke!"

"In our Tang Dynasty, the world is at peace, the people are at peace, people from all directions come to serve, and all nations come to court. And driven by three high-yielding crops, the grain has already been filled with warehouses and grains, and there is more to eat. Some farmers even put away all the grain. It’s moldy and I have no choice but to feed the animals!”

"The great voyage has begun, and countless rare treasures, gold and silver money are flowing into the Tang Dynasty. What's more, the construction of the Wanmin Palace by my younger brother is not to collect corvees, but to give wages, and it is all money earned by the royal family, but there is no Spend every penny of the treasury!”

Li Jiancheng was stunned when he heard this. He had already stopped hearing about things outside the window, and no one would tell him this. Sometimes I just say some things when my sister-in-law and my wife are chatting, but now it sounds like I'm listening to a book from heaven?
"You didn't lie to me? How is this possible?"

Li Shimin smiled proudly and said, "Brother, it's all true. I have no need to lie to you!"

Li Jiancheng smiled bitterly, yes, it's really not necessary.

"Come on, what is going on? High-yielding crops? What is that? What is the situation of the Tang Dynasty now?"

No matter what grudges there are between them, one thing is the same, that is, they all want the Tang Dynasty to be strong.

When Li Shimin saw that his eldest brother was interested, he also became interested and began to talk about the changes in Datang over the years. Several hours passed by this talk.

He drank some water, moistened his smoking throat, and finally said: "That's probably it. I didn't expect that the prosperous age would come so quickly and so violently."

Li Jiancheng was very excited when he heard it. Although he had heard some of it before, one can imagine the excitement in his heart after knowing it in detail.

"Okay, okay, okay, that's it, brother, I feel relieved!"

He looked at Li Shimin and said: "You did a good job and did not bring shame to our Li family. As a brother, I am not as good as you!"

Boom~
Li Shimin was stunned when he heard this. He looked at his brother in disbelief, his lips trembling, and he didn't know what to do for a moment!
"What are you doing? Are you stupid?"

Li Jiancheng smiled immediately when he saw his appearance and said: "If you are good, you are good. If you are not as good as you, you are not as good as you. If you do it for your brother, you will never achieve such a feat!"

As if he saw the problem in Li Shimin's heart, he said teasingly: "Don't worry, if you go downstairs to see your father, the emperor, and your mother, and they beat you up, for the sake of what you did well, I will give you a few words, brother." A good word will save you from being beaten to death!"

Li Shimin also came back to his senses at this time, and said with some pride: "That's not possible. They are watching what I do. Whenever prisoners are sacrificed in the ancestral temple, they always pick the best ones. Seeing my achievements like this, they It’s too late to be happy, how can you beat me?”

Seeing Li Shimin like this, Li Jiancheng smiled and then changed the topic to the name that appeared most often in his narration.

"Brother Ji Song has met me several times. At first I thought he was your close minister, but now it seems that it is more than that!"

Li Shimin also sighed after hearing this: "More than that, without him, the Tang Dynasty would not have achieved what it has now. He opened up Guanzhong's land and made Guanzhong self-sufficient now. Goguryeo saved his younger brother's life, and the South China Sea War cost two people." Legs, defeat the 100,000-strong navy with a weak force, and enhance the prestige of the Tang Dynasty. "

"He went west to the Western Regions to fight against the retaliatory million-strong coalition army, and by the way, he also completely destroyed the Western Turks. From then on, there will no longer be a Turkic ethnic group!"

"The dredging of the waterways in the Western Regions greatly strengthened the Tang Dynasty's rule over the Western Regions. It used to take half a year to reach Chang'an, but now half the time is left."

"With the establishment of the Royal Academy of the Tang Dynasty and the popularization of papermaking and printed books, the aristocratic families of the Tang Dynasty could no longer control the government and were driven out of the Central Plains to develop on the sea."

"And I have watched him grow up, and his temperament is very affectionate and righteous. Faced with such a person, even my younger brother and Guanyin only regard him as a nephew, and never regard him as a half-courtier!"

"If he hadn't been Ji's only son, he would have been adopted as his adopted son no matter what!"

When he said this, he had a look of regret on his face. This might be the only thing he regretted.
(End of this chapter)