The Song Dynasty has been deliberate for 16 years, only to know that it is the Water Margin

Chapter 189

Zhao Tong discussed with Bai Shizhong about the reception, which was mostly due to the red tape. In the end, Zhao Tong really had a headache, so he agreed with Bai Shizhong that he would not come forward for other discussions related to etiquette except for the first time sitting in the town, but the private reception could be arranged by him. Get ahead.

Afterwards, Zhao Tun left the palace in a carriage and went back to the mansion, secretly pondering about the Dali mission in the car, the Dali prince who came was indeed Duan Yichang, but this Yichang was not from the official palace.

Duan Heyu Zhenggong Empress Gao was born in Gao's family, a powerful official in Dali, and has no children under her knees.

And Duan Yichang was born to the concubine Wang, who also gave birth to a daughter, but this Wang was not from an official family in Dali, and few people know about his origin.

Since the time of Emperor Duan Shouhui of the Ming Dynasty, the power of Dali Kingdom has been left behind by the Gao family. Until now, even if Duan Heyu is diligent in political affairs and works hard to govern, it is difficult to completely restore it. However, this time he was canonized by the Great Song Dynasty. Disadvantage...

In a blink of an eye, it was the end of February. On this day, the Ministry of Rites sent news that the Dali Mission had entered Gyeonggi, and it was estimated that they would enter the city early tomorrow morning.

Zhao Tong is not very interested in Dali's affairs, but he always wants to see each other on the first day, so it's a smooth process.

The next day, the grand welcome ceremony began. Although it was the etiquette of the upper court to the lower kingdom, it was also very lively, and everyone in Tokyo knew it.

Zhao Tun saw that none of the civil and military officials seemed to care much about this matter, only the Daojun Emperor himself was proud of it.

In fact, it is no wonder that Dali is weak and separated by mountains and rivers. After the founding of the Song Dynasty, there has never been a war on the Yangshan River. Relying entirely on the Song Dynasty, it can be said that the Song Dynasty still holds a small half of Dali's economic lifeline.

Dali is rich in medicinal materials such as Gastrodia elata, Panax notoginseng, Angelica, Dendrobium, etc. These are all sold in the Central Plains, and there are horses raised in Dali. Although Dali horses are a bit too reluctant to be war horses, they are very durable in pulling carts, and they are sold in large quantities. over here.

Dali cannot be separated from the Song Dynasty, so in the eyes of all officials, this invitation to pay tribute is actually dispensable.

However, the good times didn’t last long, and a series of trade issues discussed after the Emperor Daojun bestowed the Dali Kingdom were all resisted by the officials. For example, setting up a shopping mall on the south bank of the Yangshan River and opening a market for free trade was said to be a border gap. It is not China's blessing to open the captives and bring them with them.

And from this, the Guangzhou Observer who mediated from left to right was also impeached for corruption and tribute in vain. In the end, Huang Lin was convicted, and the relationship between Song Dynasty and Dali returned to the original point.

The Dali mission consisted of hundreds of people, and they marched into the city in a mighty way. Dali Prince Duan Yichang was the head of the mission, and Dali courtiers Li Zicong and Li Boxiang were the deputy heads. The Emperor Daojun received them in the Zichen Palace.

Above the main hall, a group of ministers stood, and almost all the high-level Beijing officials arrived, which was as lively as the Great Court Meeting. After various complicated ceremonies, the Dali Mission presented a list of tributes, including a large number of good horses, musk, Bezoar, fine felt, jasper, armor, bows and arrows, etc., as well as Dali's happy women.

The Emperor Daojun was still interested in these Dali musician women, and even summoned them to the palace. After the audition, he was overjoyed, and immediately brought them into the harem for a banquet, and the rewards were not cheap.

Immediately, the Daojun Emperor in high spirits ordered Duan He to be conferred the title of Zijin Guanglu Doctor, Jianxiao Sikong, Yunnan Jiedu Envoy, Shangzhu Kingdom, and King Dali, and ordered Hanlin to draft an edict to record Huang Lubai, and then write an imperial edict.

Then there were some exchanges between the two countries, but these matters can only be discussed in general at the court, and the details have to be discussed with the Ministry of Rites.

The court meeting ended around noon, and in the afternoon the first meeting began in the Huihong Hall of the Ministry of Rites, chaired by Zhao Tun and Bai Shizhong.

Zhao Tun naturally sat at the main seat, but apart from the polite words at the beginning, he hardly said a word during the meeting, just observing Duan Yichang in secret.

This period of Yi Chang's age is not very old, only fifteen or sixteen years old, but he was born with red lips and white teeth, his face is like a powder, he is very handsome, he talks and behaves a lot, and he looks proper in every way.

It's just...how did Zhao Tun find out that Yi Chang was peeking at him from time to time?
Others might not be able to detect it, because Yi Chang's eyes are very concealed, it is the kind of martial arts, agile and fast, and it is extremely difficult for ordinary people to detect.

In that covert glance, Zhao Tang noticed a little pride, and even a little bit of hostility.

This... Zhao Tang wondered, his family had never seen this Yi Chang before, not to mention Duan Yi Chang, he must have never seen a person from Dali Kingdom, so what does his gaze mean?
Zhao Tuan remained calm, drank tea slowly, and discussed and talked for two or three hours. During this period, Yi Chang peeked at him no less than ten times, and there were some problems.

In the evening, the Taoist emperor held a grand banquet with high specifications, silk and bamboo singing and dancing, and the officials participated, and did not stop until midnight.

After the banquet was over, Zhao Tong breathed a sigh of relief. This was basically the end of the big event. As for the private reception, it was just a matter of asking for a corresponding name. Although Dali is a small country, it is called the emperor after all. On Song's side, there will be a member of the royal family who corresponds or even has a higher position, to show the grace and importance of the great power of the Celestial Dynasty.

Zhao Tang originally thought about entertaining Duan Yichang once, after all, it was a courtesy, but Duan Yichang was hostile to him, so he had to hehe first.

The next day, after breakfast, Zhao Tun sat in the pavilion and played with the birds. The birds were sent by Sun Gaosheng, the commander of the commander of the horse army. The last time the Dragon Guards lost their horses, Sun Gaosheng took out several large boxes of gold. The silver jewels were sent to Zhao Tun, so he was not punished and kept his position.

The bird is a water lark. It looks like it was trained from a young age. It is not afraid of people or light. It is cheerful and lively, and its song is melodious.

Zhao Tong teased the bird for a while, Lei San trotted over and reported, "My lord, Duan Yi, the prince of Dali Kingdom, is asking to see you."

"Oh?" Zhao Tong smiled, it seems that the prince of Dali really has something to do with his own family, otherwise how could he come to the door in such a hurry?
He nodded and said: "Please come here." After speaking, he walked to the front hall with the bird cage in his hand.

When they arrived at the front hall, as soon as they sat down, Lei San led Duan Yichang into the room.

Duan Yichang only brought a few entourages with them, and the entourages carried a lot of gifts, but the two deputy heads of missions did not follow, he ordered the entourages to carry the gifts into the hall, greeted them with greetings, and Zhao Tuo ordered them to serve tea.

The prince of Dali was born very well, free and easy and handsome, he felt Zhao Tun's gaze, smiled shyly, and said: "Yi Chang has heard of the prince's name for a long time in the country, and he admires him very much in his heart. Don't blame the prince."

"Oh?" Zhao Tuo also smiled and said, "Prince Duan is being polite, but it's just a false name, it can't be taken seriously."

"My lord is the number one talented scholar in the Song Dynasty. I have long admired the culture of the Central Plains in Dali. How can I not know?" Duan Yichang picked up the tea bowl and gently touched his lips: "The lord's poems are popular in Dali. When you go to the court, you can go to the court and go down." In the market, as long as you can read and write, no one knows the name of the prince."

kindness?Zhao Tang squinted his eyes when he heard the words, why his tone was a bit sour, he said: "This king can only carve out some poems and anecdotes, not to mention good or bad, it's mostly just a foil to his peers."

"My lord really speaks bluntly." Duan Yichang laughed, thinking to himself, this king of Qi is crazy, just as he guessed, what kind of peers set it off, doesn't it mean that others are not as good as you?

He said: "Dali paper is expensive for Wang Ye's poem of Sauvignon Blanc."

Zhao Tong laughed and said, "What you do casually is not worth mentioning."

Duan Yichang shook his head and said: "My lord doesn't know that this poem is a huge sensation in Dali. Just kidding, after this poem is passed on, all my sons and daughters in Dali will go to the lord desperately."

The corners of Zhao Tong's mouth twitched, what he said was a bit too much, what kind of joke, is this what your prince of Dali should say?Why did you come to Dasong?My poems are good, but the son of Dali is going to fight for the king?Then are you Dali Erlang, you also want to fight hard with this king?

Zhao Tong said: "Why is this?"

Duan Yichang continued: "My lord doesn't know something, so I won't be afraid of my lord's ridicule if I tell it. Now there is a saying in Dali, but where there are daughters, they all sing about longing for love."

Zhao Tong smiled again and said, "I have heard that Dali's daughter is affectionate, but this king is yearning for it, but he thinks what he can do, and he is really ashamed to be favored by her."

When Duan Yichang heard the words, a flash of anger flashed across his expression, but he hid it just right, and said with a smile: "That's why I, Dali Erlang, want to fight desperately with the prince."

Zhao Tun shook his head, stretched out his hand to hold up the birdcage beside the chair, teased the lark inside, glanced at Duan Yichang, and said, "Fist, kick, gun and club, what's the point of fighting, let alone I only heard that Dali Erlang is good at fighting Singing songs, where is there anything that can’t work hard, the king is also fond of poetry, piano and music, if it really comes, why not write two songs so that they can match each other, wouldn’t it be a good thing?”

Duan Yichang's face was slightly ugly when he heard the words, but he still smiled and said: "This is a misunderstanding by the prince. I, Dali Erlang, am also full of blood and proficient in martial arts..."

"Hey..." Zhao Tuo waved his hand, interrupting Duan Yichang's words: "Qinqi, calligraphy, painting, poetry and hops, with a slender waist and light palms, but talking about martial arts is a big spoiler!"

Duan Yichang's face didn't change when he heard the words, but he clenched his fist firmly in his sleeve. This king of Qi not only looked down on Dali, but also looked down on the martial arts of guns and sticks. It's simply frivolous and shameless!
He said: "My lord...you are right!"

Zhao Tong laughed secretly in his heart, this young man is quite forbearing, which is rare among his peers, but he said this deliberately, one is to test the source of the other party's hostility, and the other is to see where the other party comes from. What is the real purpose.

Observing now, the hostility may have something to do with the poem of Sauvignon Blanc. He himself did not expect that this poem could be spread so far. However, Dali admires the culture of the Central Plains and is more concerned about this aspect. It is estimated that there are booksellers and the like. Seeking profit can also demonstrate one's ability.

As for the purpose of the other party, it stands to reason that the mission just arrived yesterday, so they definitely wouldn't come to the palace today with a gift. This must have some purpose. They want to establish a good relationship first, and then plot a little bit.

However, no matter it is the exchanges between the two countries or business exchanges, he is not in charge, and he can't help at all in this regard. As for asking him to try his best to say a few good words, it's better to give Bai Shizhong a gift directly, or even directly To flatter the Taoist emperor.

Zhao Tong continued to probe, and said: "The prince also thinks that what I said is right, what's the meaning of dancing spears and sticks, singing the wind and praising the moon is romantic, I don't know what poems the prince has, can you discuss it with me?"

Duan Yichang heard that even if he boasted that he had mountains and rivers in his heart, he couldn't hold back at the moment. This king of Qi...why is he so thick-skinned, did he really write those poems?really? !

Seeing that he didn't speak, Zhao Tong said again: "Could it be that the prince doesn't compose poems?"

Duan Yichang gritted his teeth secretly when he heard the words, but his face was slightly red, and he said: "My lord, Yi Chang's poems are not good, how dare you make a fool of yourself in front of your lord?"

Seeing his strange expression, Zhao Tang couldn't help but said: "Why do you say that you are making a fool of yourself? If you don't write well, I will give you some pointers."

Duan Yichang heard the words, took a deep breath, and said slowly: "My lord, Yi Chang did bring a poem with me, but I'm afraid it won't fall into the eyes of my lord."

Seeing how hard he was performing, Zhao Tong shook his head and said, "Bring it to me and have a look."

Duan Yichang took out a piece of paper from his bosom, stood up and presented it respectfully, Zhao Tun glanced at him and took it.

The paper is pink Xuetao paper, narrow and small, with a poem written on it, filled with the sign of Yulinling.

Yu Linling's word was not easy to fill out, and Liu Yong's words were difficult to write. Duan Yichang didn't return to his seat at this time, but stood aside, as if he was responding to Zhao Tong's words, pretending to be listening to instructions.

Zhao Tong read this poem, read it again and again, and read it a third time after reading it the second time, and then a smile slowly appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Duan Yichang's eyes did not fall on the paper, but he seemed to be observing Zhao Tong's expression.

I saw Zhao Tun gently put Xue Taojian on the tea table next to him, and said: "The writing is not bad."

"Is it really good?" Duan Yichang asked immediately.

"It's really good, but..." Zhao Tong said, "Does the prince know Su Huang?"

Duan Yichang said cautiously: "The prince is talking about Su Dongpo and Huang Tingjian?"

Zhao Tong nodded: "This king advises the prince to read more of these two poems."

Duan Yichang couldn't figure it out, so he had to ask: "Please tell me clearly, my lord."

Zhao Tun pointed at Xue Taojian on the table, and said with a smile, "It smells like makeup!"

"Ah?" Duan Yichang's face changed instantly when he heard the words, and then he said awkwardly: "I made the prince laugh."

Zhao Tong shook his head and said: "The writing is really good, but for a brand like Yulinling, it's not all about golden wind and jade dew, but more about sadness and sadness. It needs to fill in the feeling of loneliness, but as a prince, Since I don’t have Liu Sanbian’s down-and-out experience, I can’t write it down if I want to.”

Duan Yichang was stunned when he heard the words, and then said: "Thank you for your teaching, my lord, Yi Changmao suddenly understood."

Zhao Tong smiled, don't think that the matter of appreciating poems was brought up by himself, but the other party was scheming every step of the way.

First talk about admiration for yourself, leading to the title of romantic talent and long-term lovesickness, and then say that but there are daughters, they all sing long-term lovesickness. After you praise yourself, then talk about bloody martial arts. , then according to the normal way of thinking, it is to use poems to overwhelm the other party, compare and compare, and then take out the poems for yourself to see!
This kid is acting from beginning to end!
Obviously I want to read the lyrics for myself, but I have made so many twists and turns, but I am afraid that this review of poems is just an appetizer, and there is definitely another purpose in this section of Yichang.

(End of this chapter)