Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

There was a celebration in Tokyo, and the news from Hebei was being discussed everywhere.

The official announcement was that the Zhou Liao army was in a large-scale decisive battle near Zhuozhou, and the Zhou army won and defeated the Liao army! The Liao army retreated to Youzhou and was unable to fight again.

This statement is a bit exaggerated, but barely true, the main force of the Liao army did indeed lose in Zhuozhou. The Zhou army was dominated by infantry and did not form an annihilation war.

The main reason is still unable to explain the real strategic victory. If it is described that "Zhou army defended the line of defense, leaving the Liao army incapable of taking advantage of it, after a confrontation for many days, the Liao army retreated to the grassland due to the pressure of logistical food and grass."

Moreover, the significance of this battle is far more than simply letting the Liao army retreat, so the truth is only understood by people in Guo Shao's circle.

...The spring breeze melted the ice and snow, and the willow branches on both sides of the Bianshui River had sprouted. The good news from Hebei flutters in Tokyo like the spring news.

At this time, a few big cannibals with silk heads were looking at the surrounding scenery curiously.

The pedestrians and the people also looked at them curiously. It is said that there were many Semu people in Luoyang and other places in the Tang Dynasty, and business exchanges continued; but for so many years after the fall of the Tang Dynasty, there are very few Semu people in the Central Plains. Sometimes people from Tubo, Dangxiang, Khitan and other tribes appeared. But the appearance is not as huge as the face of the Semu people.

The leader of the group of big cannibals is Shuaiman, a big cannibal man in his thirties, with thick hair and a curly beard; his name has nothing to do with Shuai, and the pronunciation is a bit like "Sha'er" At the beginning, the transliteration seems to be handsome. The expression of wonder on his face could not be concealed.

Coming all the way from King Xing’s Mansion, when they settled down in the post houses in various big cities, they have already seen the huge and prosperous Zhongtu city, the population of the city far exceeds their previous experience.

Now when I arrive in Tokyo, I am even more attracted by the magnificent towers, exquisite pavilions, pavilions, and willows, and there are so many people on the streets and countless shops. Shuaiman looked dizzy.

"There are a lot of high-ranking officials and nobles, and the demand for luxury goods must be great. The Great Zhou Kingdom is a huge commercial treasure!" Shuaiman grumbled and said with his fellow colleagues, with excitement on his face.

The civilian officials who received them did not speak the language of the eclipse, and the entire Tokyo court could not find the officials who could speak the eclipse. This is indeed the reason for many years in the future. Only the Chinese translation brought by Da Cannibal could understand it.

The civil officer didn't know what they were saying, so he said politely: "The officer will take your envoy to the post for a rest. You have to bathe and change your clothes, because the Empress Duanci will meet you in person tomorrow morning."

Lu Yongzhen, a Han Chinese next to him, grumbled as if holding his nose and the sputum hadn't melted away.

Shuai Man first nodded to the civil official in response. I also asked Lu Yongzhen, a Han man I hired: "In the past, the emperor of the Southern Han Dynasty also lived in the deep palace, and most people couldn't see it, but I have seen a court woman. Does Zhongtu like to use women to control power?"

Lu Yongzhen said: "That is unique to the Southern Han Dynasty, and it is not the case in the Central Plains. The emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty is now fighting in the North and the Great Liao Kingdom. He heard that he won a battle; he is not in the palace now, so let the queen His sister Duan Cihuang later regent.

It is a very respected etiquette for Shuaiman to be interviewed by Queen Duanci in person. It seems that we will be in Tokyo this time without any trouble. "

Shuaiman was very happy after hearing this, and was a little confused: "Why does the emperor want the queen's sister to reign instead of the queen?"

Lu Yongzhen looked embarrassed, but he couldn't answer it.

Shuaiman was very curious: "Could it be that both the queen and sisters were married to the Emperor of Zhou at the same time?"

Lu Yongzhen hurriedly waved his hand: "You can't say that!" He looked back at the civil servant, "Fortunately no one in Tokyo can understand us, otherwise it would be miserable!"

Lu Yongzhen frowned and thought for a while, "Probably because the Emperor Zhou is meritocracy, and his sister is better than the queen, so the emperor is relieved to hand over the government to the empress Duanci. They are all relatives anyway."

Shuaiman had doubts on his face, shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands, expressing his incomprehension. There is a queen, what's the matter with the queen's sister?

Lu Yongzhen again said: "In the future, Mr. Shuaiman should stop talking about marrying a queen and sister. It is completely out of the Da Zhou etiquette. The sister is the wife of the first emperor, and the first emperor is the cousin of the current emperor. In Central Plains, brothers cannot marry. Sister-in-law!"

Shuaiman nodded hurriedly and said, "When I settle down, I will record the royal family and the capital of the Great Zhou Kingdom. It's a pity that I didn't bring a painter with me."

Lu Yongzhen smiled and said: "Since Queen Duanci has summoned you personally, there will be another chance."

The civil officer asked Lu Yongzhen what the big cannibals were talking about. Of course, Lu Yongzhen didn't dare to say that they were talking about the royal family, but said: "The big cannibal handsome man said that Tokyo is very rich and a treasure land full of business opportunities."

The civil servants were a little proud after hearing this. Hearing the foreigners praising their capital, they would feel light on their faces inexplicably. The civil officer said kindly: "When you meet Empress Duanci tomorrow, you have to be respectful, because you are a member of the Fanbang, not a subject of mine, and you don’t have to kneel. Pay attention to what you say, don’t talk about business matters, and someone will teach them. Just memorize it; if you want to talk about business, your own Hakka ambassador and officials from the Ministry of Households will discuss with them."

Lu Yongzhen said: "Thank you A Lang for your reminder. UU reading www.uukanshu.com Caomin clearly explained to the big cannibal."

A group of people rode along the Royal Street to the south of the Imperial City, where the ceremony hall is. Shuaiman once again stared at the grandeur of the imperial city. The buildings in Dazhou were not as high as the one on the other side, but they occupies a very large area. On the magnificent tower, the stubborn soldiers stood motionless, guarded very tightly.

As for the ceremonial hall, some officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty treated the messengers of the food as state envoys and received them with very high standards. Shuaiman ate very fine and delicious food, and the porcelain that contained the food was also an official kiln fine product. If it were shipped to Da Shi, these porcelains would be very valuable. In addition, the curtains, bed nets, and quilts in the house are all exquisite silks that can sell for big prices in the eyes of handsome man.

Everyone was very happy. The handsome man checked the gifts he brought with him to the Emperor of Zhou. Some plant seeds, hats made of precious bird feathers, gold utensils, and a sharp knife for fun. Shuaiman took the treasured sword and looked at it for a while, and said, "This is only made of iron produced in a special place. It has little to do with craftsmanship. It is also a rare thing to give to the emperor."

An accompanying person said: "The officials of the State of Zhou treated us very well. If it weren't for their warm reception, how could we dare to walk so far to the capital of China?"

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