Priest and shaman god, Tongtong is very pious. There are definitely differences in etiquette, but this is still considered a skilled trade.
Where is the fourth princess? The royal family of Dachen... is not very superstitious! They are the kind of people who believe in whatever they want, as long as it does not harm anything. But the royal family itself, from the Tai/Ancestor to the Queen Mother to Emperor Wen Zhao and Queen
, basically don’t have that much faith.
The royal family has the Huangjue Temple, but the royal family does not appear to be very superstitious about Buddhism. It was only during the Tang Dynasty that Buddhism was too popular, so the royal family had the Huangjue Temple. Of course, the royal family also had its own Taoist temple, Liu Nande
Isn’t it just to become a monk in a Taoist temple?
This is purely a political necessity.
But speaking from the bottom of her heart, the fourth princess simply did not believe that there were any gods or ghosts in this world.
Such a fourth princess, named Tongtong, can't help but think of Taizu. In fact, like himself, the most unscientific things happened to each of them, but he still always hopes to look at it from a scientific point of view.
It’s also a very magical psychological journey.
The fourth princess completed all the rituals out of sheer curiosity and respect. These rituals were not as attractive to her as the colorful dress on the goddess.
But Tongtong was much more pious. She knelt under the altar and slowly closed her eyelids. There was the sound of musical instruments and clapping in her ears, and there were people dancing around her, singing while dancing. Her language was like Tongtong's.
She understood but seemed not to understand, and slowly she suddenly felt a mysterious feeling, as if her whole body was floating.
What is the poet singing? This is to pray to heaven to bless the world and to express the harmony between man and God.
Tongtong didn't know how long it had been. It wasn't until her ears became quiet and the world seemed to become ethereal that she slowly opened her eyes.
She bent down and kowtowed, then stood up, bowed to the goddess and the priest, and then saluted Shuluping: "The Khitan family lives in the clouds and sand, and the senior chariots are like water and horses are like dragons. In spring, the grass is thousands of miles away, and the peonies and peonies contrast with each other in red [1]. This poem
I have heard the hymn before, and today I heard the voice of God from the prayer song! God will surely bless the Khitan people and enable them to enjoy the bright spring of this thousands-mile grassland forever."
Shulu Pingzhen heard the sincerity in the other party's words, and she returned the favor with a half-ceremony: "May God grant to the people of Dachen that they will enjoy thousands of miles of fertile land and beautiful rivers and mountains forever."
The priest took holy water and sprinkled it on everyone who prayed, except Tongtong: "The princess's merits are immeasurable, and God cannot protect her! There is no need for God's protection."
Tongtong was stunned for a moment and just nodded in thanks.
Such a political show is now complete.
On the way back, the fourth princess laughed out loud, "You did a great job!"
Tongtong: "..." Okay! You think it's just the acting.
Over there, Shu Luping looked at the goddess: "What's so special about this girl?"
"She can communicate with heaven."
What?
"She can communicate with heaven and can hear the will of heaven."
Shulu Ping said, "The emperor of the Central Plains built the Mingtang, and he must be true to his words. The emperor can communicate with heaven. Is it possible that Dachen will give birth to another female emperor?"
That would be interesting!
The goddess interjected: "This princess is a very compassionate person."
What do you mean?
The goddess then shut up and said nothing.
Shulu Ping stopped asking questions and only asked Shiren: "Your Majesty is still in Gucheng."
Yes! Still in Gucheng.
Gucheng is a relatively large Han city. The city is divided into "ri" squares. It is a large city with a population of more than 100,000.
Yelu Deguang led Da Chen and his party on the city wall, overlooking the entire city, "How does it compare to the Han people's city?"
In fact, they are quite similar.
The eldest prince said sincerely: "It is a good strategy to separate the Khitan and the Han."
Yelu Deguang pointed at Han Yanhui and said, "This policy was proposed by Mr. Han."
Han Yanhui hurriedly handed over his hand and said, "Your Majesty is overly complimentary. This policy is not my first. There are such examples in the history books of the Han people."
Yelu Deguang said: "Learn history and apply it! If you learn it and apply it, this is your strength." After saying this, he looked at the eldest prince, "What do you think, Your Highness?"
The eldest prince nodded, "What your Majesty said is absolutely true. Learning and applying it flexibly is the highest state of a scholar. Mr. Han learns to govern the people, he is good!"
Yelu Deguang raised his eyebrows unexpectedly and said with a smile: "Speaking of which, Mr. Han's ancestral home is Youzhou and he is also a figure in the Central Plains." The eldest prince asked Han Yanhui sincerely: "If you want to go back to Youzhou to pay homage to your ancestors and build their tombs, just go back."
That’s it, Youzhou will always be Mr. Han’s hometown.”
A trace of worry flashed through Han Yanhui's heart, and he was about to speak when the Fourth Highness said, "Master Han is an exception. There are more than tens of millions of people living in Daliao. I think we can discuss the non-governmental exchanges between the two countries."
.If there are people who want to return to their hometowns to worship their ancestors, they can form a group with their fellow villagers, and the court will help them return to their hometowns to visit relatives and worship their ancestors. The Dachen court should also order that local governments should properly protect the tombs of the deceased whose descendants live in Daliao.
"
The eldest prince nodded: "It should be so! With the general trend of the world, dynasties change, and territories change, the most innocent people are the common people. This is true whether it is Han people or Khitan people! People should not suffer for such reasons.
"
Yelu Deguang glanced at the eldest prince and fourth master one more time, raised his hand and made a gesture of invitation, asking them to continue moving forward.
Han Yanhuixin said that the Chen Dynasty had many successors and the inheritance was orderly and there were few disputes. This was better than the Liao Dynasty.
There was a banquet at the Yamen at noon. During the banquet, the two parties talked happily. As a result, the servant who served the food accidentally spilled the hot soup and splashed on Yelu Lihu.
Yelu Lihu frowned, raised his hand and waved: "Pull it down and tattoo it."
Han Siyuan frowned and was about to speak, but was held down by the Fourth Master. It's domestic affairs, so don't talk. If you don't speak, you're just tattooing. If you speak, this person will not survive.
Yelu Deguang frowned, "Brother Wang, you can't do this."
Yelu Lihu was about to speak. He turned his face and looked at Da Chen. He didn't contradict him, but he looked particularly unhappy.
Yelu Deguang looked at Han Yanhui: "The division of the two ethnic groups should not only be separated geographically, but also in terms of governing the people. From now on, the Han people will be governed by Han officials and Han law, and the Khitan will be governed by Khitan officials and Khitan law!"
yes!
The eldest prince raised his eyebrows, Yelu Bei was good, but Yelu Deguang also had the potential to become a hero. Yelu Abaoji adopted the idea of dividing the rule with Hu and Han. As soon as Yelu Deguang came to power, he proposed that the Han people should use Han law and the barbarians should use Hu law.
Isn't this a wise move?
After understanding this several times, I feel confident. With such an emperor in Daliao, he is definitely a formidable enemy.
When the eldest prince came back, he told Tongtong: "Not only does Yelu Bei admire Sinology, but Yelu Deguang also highly esteems Sinology."
I know! Both Yelu Bei and Yelu Deguang use Chinese names. They have names, surnames and characters. They are good at calligraphy and poetry, and they can do both parallel four and six, and quatrain verses.
"Actually, Shu Luping is not a wrong choice. Yelu Deguang's character is more tolerant and tactful... This may be a unique trait of him as the second son and having his eldest brother as the prince."
It means that Yelu Bei was too obedient and got what he asked for, which is different from Yelu Deguang, who had both sides.
Of course this is not wrong! Yelvbei finally abandoned the Dongdan Kingdom. To some extent, his character must be flawed.
After this contact, the fourth master said next, "We can try to start negotiations, we can exchange trade, and we can negotiate any trade, but the condition is that Daliao is not allowed to harvest grass and grain anymore."
In this way, there will be less friction at the border.
If we can achieve this goal this time, it will be a worthwhile trip.
Being willing to trade was indeed an attractive condition for the Liao Kingdom.
For example, as proposed by Da Chen, 300,000 felt blankets are needed every year. Calculate how much this is! Anyone who raises cattle, sheep and horses will not make felt blankets. Exchange blankets for grain and salt. This is
Very attractive conditions.
Talk?
talk!
Negotiation is a difficult process. A long table is placed in the middle, with each person sitting on one side.
Han Yanhui said, "Dachen has cotton and silk, so what is the use of felt blankets? I think it must be used for military supplies. For Dachen, felt blankets that are cold-proof, moisture-proof and heat-insulating are the best."
Military resources..."
Han Siyuan chuckled and said, "What Mr. Han said is wrong. I don't have to worry about where I will use it after I bought it from Chen. You should think about it, can this thing be used if it is not produced in the Liao Kingdom? Not necessarily!
Sheep eat grass, and grass is all over the mountains and fields. The Han people do not herd, but a family of three or five, with two three-foot-tall children, can make sheep grass and raise them in captivity. The amount of wool harvested every year is by no means a small amount. Adults should know that Dachen is
Why did I transfer the benefits to your country? It’s just that the people of the two countries will suffer less from the war. If your Excellency can’t understand our painstaking efforts, then this negotiation will be abandoned! In fact, sheepskin, cowhide and other items, the southwest has
There is also a lot of demand. There is plenty of tea in the southwest, and fur from the north is also needed in the humid land. If you are too fussy about something that could be mutually beneficial, then just don’t talk about it!"
Yelu Lihu slapped the table: "If you don't want to talk, we won't talk! I don't want to talk anymore!" After saying that, he got up and left.
Han Siyuan then slapped the table and said, "When the two countries negotiate, they often say 'I', are you humiliating the Chen royal family?! I have heard that Prince Li Hu is very powerful, but you haven't learned it yet..."
"You're still young, but you're talking too much!"
As soon as the two disagreed, they really got into a fight! One shouted to stop talking, and the other shouted to stop talking. They turned away, and Han Yanhui came to the door again, apologized, and talked again.
After that, they argued again, went to school again, got angry again, and came back to apologize again. Then they talked again, and argued again.
This discussion lasted for more than a month, and it was as if it was difficult to give birth. Finally, a preliminary agreement was reached.
Now that the deal is settled, it's time to return.
After the banquet, the group left the capital of Daliao and headed south with the gifts of Han Yanhui and others. The escort was still Yelu Yaliguo.
After walking for three days and only half a day on the fourth day, the fourth master said, "If you feel a little unwell, I would like to take a rest nearby."
Not far ahead is a small town, which is really inconspicuous. Yeluyaliguo arranged for him to go there and rest there. It wouldn't be too late to set off tomorrow morning.
This must be the fourth master who wants to meet Yelu Bei and has made an appointment at this place.
Knowing this, Lin Yutong asked Yeluyaliguo as soon as he arrived, "Although the town is not big, the wool felt blankets are very good. Please take us around!"
I'm afraid it's not safe.
"It's okay, just bring more people." The fourth princess was very greedy, "I just saw the fresh fruit, go and have a look."
I was stunned to get Yelu Yali Guo out.
As soon as the people left, Lu Qiyi went out and met a wandering doctor with his apprentice, "Can you please check for our Highness, whether it is a disease of acclimatization."
The doctor was wearing a straw hat, but no one noticed him, so he was taken to the backyard.
Lu Qilang was guarding the backyard, not letting anyone come near.
Shi Jian and the 'apprentice' looked at the door of the small courtyard. Inside were only the fourth master and Yelu Bei who came in disguise. "Sworn brother!"
"Sworn brother!"
The fourth master and the other party's hands were folded and held together, and then he pulled the other party into the house, "I have wronged my sworn brother."
Just don’t mention it!
Yelvbei was very clean. Except for his personal companions and his family members, they were sent to Dongdan Kingdom together.
"My father Khan returned to the court that day and left two of his close men in the Dongdan Kingdom. But before I set out, my brother sent all his personal guards to Dongdan to replace the men who had been left behind by my father Khan and stationed them permanently.
Dong Dan.”
In terms of military exploits, Yelu Bei is indeed inferior to Yelu Deguang. Now, Yelu Deguang has turned Yelu Bei into a mere commander. He takes his family on the road with only 200 people. The land of Dongdan is the Bohai Sea.
In the old land of the country, there were constant voices of resistance. All the spearheads were aimed at Yelvbei, but the soldiers stationed there did not obey Yelvbei's command. This was to restrict him and monitor him, so that he would never be able to turn around.
The fourth master sighed: "I have heard about it. As soon as the news came, I was very anxious. Then I sent the message to my brother, just hoping to see him again. My brother's departure is full of dangers. But this is a crisis, and it is also a disaster.
Opportunity. Whatever I need, as long as I can do it, I will never refuse."
Yelvbei looked at the fourth master eagerly: "Seriously?"
"Brother's business is my brother's business, how can I shirk it?" The fourth master said sincerely, "Brother, just say it."
Yelvbei whispered: "What if we invite Da Chen to trade with Dongdan?"
The fourth master nodded: "If it is an open trade, I will be killed immediately. Therefore, if I need anything, I will find someone to be a merchant. As long as I need it, I can help buy it. How about it?"
"But I don't have the money to trade with you!"
The fourth master whispered to Yelu Bei: "Goryeo was originally the territory of the Tang Dynasty. I know a lot about the land of Goryeo. I have a blueprint in my hand. When I go here, I will only look for these mountains and rivers. There are gold mines here.
, silver mine, if it is inconvenient for me to smelt it, I can mix it with seafood and dry goods and transport it out of Dongdan. Within three to five years, I will be under surveillance. I don’t need to be greedy for military power, just love money and enjoy wealth in peace.
That’s all you need to do. Brother, after reading poetry and books, you should know that Goujian suffered from gallbladder while lying on the firewood. Now, brother, it is inevitable for me to do Goujian once!”
Understand, hide yourself in a low-key manner, dispel the other party's doubts, accumulate strength, and wait for the opportunity.
But those were gold and silver mines, so they just gave them to me? Is this blueprint reliable?
The fourth master whispered: "There was a garrison in the Tang Dynasty who had this idea... This news is unmistakable. If you can't find it, I can send a disciple who is good at this to help me! I went to Dongdan
, go out to sea by boat, land at Qilu, and then enter Dachen. It is very convenient for you and me, brothers, to come and go."
"My sworn brother is so honest, how can I not believe it?" As long as money can be obtained, there is nothing impossible. No matter how close the people of the Yelu Deguang Sect are, they can always knock on the door with gold. No.
It's just that one box is not enough, so I brought two more boxes.
Fourth Master took the map, showed it to the other party, then wrapped it in oil paper and handed it over, "Brother, take care of yourself."
"If things come true, I am willing to share the world with my brother."
Then the brothers said goodbye to each other.
When Tongtong came back, he was already gone.
Tongtong looked at the fourth master, who straightened his sleeves and asked, "Have you bought any fresh fruit?"
Did you buy it? Do you want to eat it?
eat!
The fourth princess looked at him: "Aren't you feeling uncomfortable?"
"Suddenly I feel comfortable again."
The fourth princess curled her lips, she realized that Shiro was becoming more and more pretentious now.
The trip back took two months, but it was still peaceful. These two months were due to the weather. It was too hot at noon, not suitable for traveling, which was already slow. Coupled with the climate on the grassland, there was a burst of rain.
, the road is temporarily impassable. Sometimes while walking, I find a river crossing in front of me. This river is a grassland during the dry season, but it can be used in the rainy season. The water flow is not shallow and can be quite fast. What should I do? Take a detour. In this way,
We walked and stopped on the road, and by the time we arrived at the border town, it was already early autumn.
Yelu Yaliguo sent the people to the border town and handed them over to Lin Chonglue's hands before turning back. The group only rested briefly in the border town, and after staying there for two days, they hurried to the capital.
No matter what, I have to go home before the Mid-Autumn Festival. If I don’t go back, my family will be worried.
Before leaving, Lin Chonglue secretly told Tongtong, "The news from the capital is that His Majesty was assassinated and it was the second prince who saved him. Now the whole capital is praising the second prince."
Tongtong was stunned, and Lin Chong nodded slightly, that's it!
Tongtong whispered: "Brother, don't worry, I won't put the Lin family in an embarrassing position."
The brother and sister didn't say much, but because of Lin Chonglue's words, Lin Yutong sighed in his heart.
What did Lin Chonglue want to remind him? To remind him that the battle for the right to inherit the throne was beginning to take shape.
But at this moment, who can care about whether to seize the legitimate son or not? What Tongtong was worried about was whether the emperor was injured. But Tongtong couldn't reveal such a thing to the eldest prince and Han Siyuan, so he just followed her secretly during the meal.
Fourth Master just mentioned something.
Fourth Master chuckled lightly and asked, "Isn't it expected?"
Here! If there is a throne, there will naturally be competition for it. This has always been the case.
The fourth master said to her: "Do you feel uncomfortable in this position now?"
That’s right! Because of the eldest prince, it’s not right not to fight; but is it right to get involved in the fight?
Tongtong was silent all the way. When she arrived at the city gate, she jumped off the carriage and tugged on the fourth master's sleeve: "The royal family can be combined or divided... No matter what others say, we can be a bridging agent and cannot use force to bridge the gap."
The bigger it gets."
The Fourth Master said nothing and only looked at her.
"Friendship is rare!" Tongtong solemnly said, "Friendship is also priceless! If there is anything worth cherishing in this life, it would be nothing but friendship." Emperor Wen Zhao has been true to us, and we must repay him.
A piece of peace. If the Queen is sincere to us, we will definitely be able to give her a healthy life.
The fourth master laughed in his heart, and when he caught a glimpse of the shadowy figure on the city wall, he raised his hand and rubbed her head, and then moved his neck as if she felt uncomfortable.
Tongtong habitually stretched out her hand to straighten his collar: "Did you get an insect?"
No! Fourth Master raised his hand and took her hand, "As you wish."
Tongtong immediately smiled like a flower and looked up at Fourth Master to pay more attention.
On the city wall, Link frowned so hard that he could kill mosquitoes, while Emperor Wen Zhao laughed loudly, "Third brother, Shiro is a good boy..."
Whose child is not a good child?! What a nonsense!
