People in the Three Kingdoms: Starting from Preaching

Chapter 406 Himihu

When walking all the way and arriving at this so-called royal palace, Ma Yan felt inexplicably funny. Rather than calling it a royal palace, this place was more like a slightly larger manor. There were quite a few soldiers on duty outside, but he did not feel any pressure from these soldiers at all.

Putting aside the question of the combat capabilities of these soldiers, the equipment and weapons they carry can only be described as shabby.

The so-called armor they wear is mostly made of wood. The little metal they have is almost all used on weapons, and most of them are long-handled weapons with a low metal ratio, such as spears. Occasionally, some military officers can be seen with swords and knives.

After the envoy's prior audience and communication, Ma Yan was successfully received by the queen of this place, and now he finally made formal contact with the other party as an official of Xuanxia.

Thanks to the messenger's understanding, the situation here is no longer as unknown as when we first landed.

After learning about it, they also confirmed that this place was the Yamatai Kingdom that Xu Chen mentioned, which made Ma Yan and others even more awed by Xu Chen's ability to predict the future.

In fact, the Yamatai Kingdom has nothing to do with the rumors about Xu Fu's eastward voyage. Of course, Fuso Island is very large, and the Yamatai Kingdom is just a country in the southern region. The situation further north is unknown.

According to the local villages that Ma Yan came into contact with along the way, the Yamatai Kingdom was in a completely uncivilized state. Although it was called a country, it did not have a mature national system, and it did not even have its own writing system. There were no historical records of it, and the people had no concepts of morality and etiquette in their lives. The social order was still maintained by a very primitive religious system.

Even the so-called Queen of Yamatai, whom he was about to meet, was actually more appropriately called a witch.

This is indeed the case. From what they have learned recently, the Queen of Yamatai does not usually govern the country, but rather performs mysterious things such as sacrifices and rituals.

Although Xuanxia was also founded on the basis of naturalism, naturalism was no longer a religion in the traditional sense. Naturally, such tricks were not taken seriously by Ma Yan, Zhou Liang and others. They knew very well that this was just a trick to fool the world.

In the eyes of Ma Yan, Zhou Liang and others, this situation was completely uncivilized.

Even without talking about the current Xuanxia, ​​even the former Han Dynasty was completely crushed in terms of civilization. This inevitably made the people in the fleet look down on this uncivilized country. As a result, when Ma Yan walked into this so-called royal palace, there was no awe or caution on his face, but only a natural calmness.

Of course, he also knew that he should try his best to establish relatively friendly relations with the Yamatai Kingdom. After all, Xuan Xia's exploration of the surrounding areas was to prepare for future voyages. Even if the Yamatai Kingdom was very weak, there was no need to bully the weak.

After stepping into the so-called royal palace, Ma Yan quickly discovered the problem. Compared to a royal palace, this place was indeed more like a shrine. After entering, what he saw were no longer the warriors outside, but priestesses dressed in white.

These priestesses stood in two rows, leaning forward, lowering their heads and remaining silent. Their posture showed full respect.

Ma Yan raised his eyebrows upon seeing this. Judging from this reception, it seemed that the queen was quite knowledgeable. Although her country was small, it was not as ignorant and arrogant as Yelang.

This is good, it saves me a lot of effort. Since the other party has a good idea of ​​the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, the next thing will be easier to discuss.

After passing through several courtyard walls, he soon arrived at a low bungalow, which was the main hall of the Yamatai royal palace. Although the larger aristocratic manors in China were more luxurious than this one, Ma Yan maintained basic manners and did not act arrogantly. He just walked in calmly.

The house is spacious and simple, with white flags hanging down and a wooden signboard of a shrine, which makes it look full of religious style.

In the center of the main hall, there was a woman in her thirties sitting upright. Ma Yan took a careful look at her and saw that the woman had white powder on her face, cinnabar on her lips and eyebrows, and she was wearing a plain white dress with her hair tied up. Her outfit looked quite strange.

This is the queen of Yamatai Kingdom - Himiko.

If Ma Yan had not found out the general situation beforehand, he would have been shocked to see the leader of a country in this state when they met for the first time, but now he remained calm enough.

"I am from Xuanxia Country and would like to pay my respects to the Lord!"

Ma Yan looked at Himiko and bowed without being humble or arrogant. Even if the other party was the ruler of a country, it would not be enough to make him feel nervous. This was the confidence given to him by Xuanxia and even the Chinese civilization.

Even when facing the ruler of a small country, officials of a higher country should be cautious. This is indeed the case. Himiko was able to become the queen of Yamatai as a shrine maiden, so she was not a foolish and narrow-minded person. Although the general in front of her was just an ordinary general from overseas, she still showed him considerable respect.

She bowed slightly and pointed in front of Ma Yan: "It is a great honor for our country of Yamatai to have you visit us. If the hospitality is not good enough, I hope you will not be offended."

In fact, the Chinese people knew little about the existence of this isolated island overseas, but Himiko was not completely ignorant of the land of China.

After all, the two places are not far apart by sea. The strong may not look at the weak, but the weak will definitely look up to the strong. Himiko at least knew that there was a powerful civilization on the other side of the sea, and there were also many talented and ambitious people in Yamatai who crossed the sea to communicate with it.

Now when the two of them were communicating, there was a man translating beside them.

At Himiko's invitation, Ma Yan also sat down and sat opposite Himiko.

One was the ruler of a small country, and the other was a general from Shenzhou. The two looked at each other in silence for a long time, examining each other and thinking about the next conversation.

After a long while, Himiko smiled and spoke first: "The general from the upper country has come across the sea. What do you want?"

Ma Yan also smiled faintly and said, "The Divine Land is at the time of a change of destiny. Xuanxia will replace Han, and my voyage this time is to declare my status to the neighboring countries, in the hope of long-term friendship and to increase mutual exchanges."

Hearing this, Himiko glanced at Ma Yan and waved to the side, and then several witches came over holding some things.

Ma Yan looked over and saw that they were all familiar things to him. These were actually the gifts brought by this visit.

In front of you are soaps, glasses, glassware, clocks, sweaters, cotton-padded jackets, tea, silk and other traditional or emerging commodities. All of these things are placed in front of you, which is quite eye-catching.

At least for the isolated and barren island of Fuso, these are undoubtedly good things.

"When the general said friendship and exchanges, are you referring to items like this?" Himiko's gaze fell on these things. Although her expression was calm, she couldn't hide a hint of surprise in her eyes.

These things really opened her eyes and made her understand a little bit about the power of the Chinese land.

A powerful and prosperous place must have abundant and exquisite products. Himiko understood this truth. When she saw the gifts brought by Ma Yan, she realized that the man named Xuan Xia was not someone that Yamatai could treat lightly.

Not to mention, according to the reports from the servants, the huge black ships docked on the coast of the other side further demonstrated their powerful strength.

Ma Yan clearly felt that Himiko was trying her best to treat him with a gentle attitude, so he gave a better response. He saw him slightly bow his hands, pointing at these things and explaining briefly.

“Your Majesty, you don’t know that I, Xuan Xia, not only seek to improve myself, but also seek to benefit the world. The world is vast and the lives of countless people are many, but many of them are sinking in pain. I, Xuan Xia, hope to do my best to seek happiness for the people of the world.

Items like these are all fine products of Xuanxia. We are willing to exchange these items with people from outside the region, as they may be of great benefit to the people of your country."

After hearing this, Himiko nodded, she recognized the benefits of these products.

She has tried these things before, and they are definitely the products that Yamatai needs. If Xuan Xia is willing to take the initiative to trade, it would obviously be a good thing.

"Your Majesty, have come here just to seek this kind of transaction?" Business transactions are good, but Himiko would not be stupid enough to think that Xuan Xia came here just for this.

Ma Yan smiled and pushed something forward, which turned out to be a "Tribute Alliance Treaty".

(End of this chapter)