Dali City faces the vast expanse of Erhai Lake to the east and the majestic Cangshan Mountain to the west. The entire magnificent city is built on the mountains. A green brick and stone wall surrounds the city. Five streets run through the city from south to north, and from west to east.
With eight streets and alleys, the entire city is laid out like a checkerboard like Luoyang, the capital of the Tang Dynasty. A new reading experience can be found in Po Feng Literature.
I saw the same color of white walls and blue tiles, and the same color of brackets and cornices, hidden among the flowers, trees and flowing water. There were also dozens of Buddhist temples with red walls and blue tiles, and the faint sound of Buddha could be heard, hidden by three white pagodas in the distance.
, seems particularly holy.
Although it is only half the size of Bianjing City, the three-dimensional effect created by the high and low levels makes Dali City more visually impactful than Bianjing City. However, it is not overbearing and arrogant, but gives people a peaceful and beautiful feeling of tranquility.
, I am afraid that if I see the bliss of the Western Heaven, it will be nothing more than this.
"It is truly a blessed place where the Buddha's light shines..." Monk Xuanyu had tears in his eyes. Before he could finish his words, Song Duanping gave him a shudder: "You have finally found an organization."
On the pier in front of the water gate, rows of golden-armored warriors holding painted halberds and colorful flags were on guard and guard. On the steps on both sides, the palace bands of Dali were lined up, and the layers were very huge. The first layer was
There are fifty sides of the pipa, the second level is the konghou, two elevated drums, and two jiegu seats. The third level is the flute, sheng, xun, chi, zhu, zhen, dragon flute and other wind instruments. The fifth level is two pairs of sticks and drums.
In Baimen, the performers are all elegant and charming women wearing purple, red and green wide shirts and gold-plated concave belts.
In the middle, stood the civil and military officials, ministers and nobles of Dali. Under the canopy, a man in his thirties, wearing a round-necked, long-sleeved dragon-patterned robe, with a graceful appearance, was the king of Dali, Duan Silian. His figure was
He is tall, has a beautiful beard, and looks like a king.
Wang Gui's energy and spirit had been nourished by the flattery all the way in Dali, but when he saw that he was wearing a purple robe and jade belt, he was elegant and graceful, and he looked like a minister of a high state.
After the two performed some red tape, Wang Gui introduced the deputy envoy to Duan Silian. Hearing that Chen Ke was the number one scholar in Jinke, the people of Dali couldn't help but exclaimed. Apparently, they felt that the person who could be the number one scholar in the Shang Dynasty must be a fairy-like figure.
It made Wang Gui feel a little jealous... He also had a chance to win the top prize back then, but he was blocked by his status as an "official". But Chen Ke was also a "official". But he could make an exception for officials. Different people.
Damn, who can I complain to?
Duan Silian then introduced his main attendants to the Song family. One was an old man wearing a purple round-collared long-sleeved robe with a face as thick as a jujube. He was Dali Taishi Yang Yunxian. The other was dressed like him. He was not tall but had a very elegant appearance.
The middle-aged man is Gao Zhisheng, Prime Minister of Dali.
Behind Duan Silian, there stood a beautiful woman who was twenty years old, with a slender head and thick eyebrows, and a skin as smooth as gelatin, with picturesque eyebrows. She had a high bun on her head tied with a long belt, her hair was tied with lotus petals, and her ears were
Dai Mingzhu. Wearing a bright yellow palace dress and a jingle ring. Her temperament is very elegant.
Wang Gui thought she was the queen, but the dress didn't look like it. For a moment, she didn't know how to greet her.
"This is my sister-in-law Mingyue." Duan Silian saw that the Song envoy could not hide his surprise, so he had to explain: "This country has inherited the style of the Tang Dynasty, and there is no protection between men and women among the people. Because she has admired the country for a long time, she pestered Xiao Wang
I wanted to watch the fun. Xiao Wang was troubled by her and had a headache. He had no choice but to bring her along, which made the envoy laugh." Then he said to Princess Mingyue: "Please step back first."
"It doesn't matter," Wang Gui stopped him with a smile: "When you come to Dali, do as the Romans do. When you come to Dali, you naturally respect the customs of Dali."
"Brother Wang," Princess Mingyue said with a smile, "Then who should I listen to?"
"Of course this is what I heard." Duan Silian said with a wry smile.
"Thank you for your kindness, Brother Wang." Princess Mingyue smiled at Brother Nai first, then turned around and said, "Nunu pays homage to the two gentlemen."
"Your Highness, there is no need to be polite. We and I cannot be called 'husband-in-law'!" In front of a beautiful woman, a man will always show his generosity. Then Wang Gui smiled and said: "That is exclusive to the prime minister.
call."
"The two noble envoys will definitely become prime ministers in the future," Princess Mingyue said with a smile as bright as a flower: "It doesn't hurt to call in advance."
"It's getting more and more outrageous." Duan Silian laughed and said, "But this is correct."
Listening to the lively conversation between their brothers and sisters and the Song envoy, Taishi Yang on the side said: "Your Majesty, the banquet in the palace has been prepared, so please invite the envoy to take a seat in Wuhua Tower."
"Hmm, that's fine." Duan Silian was very well-mannered. He acted as if nothing had happened when he was interrupted. He nodded and said, "Please get on board, envoy."
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Amidst the sound of Shao music, a huge guard of honor escorted the motorcade as it set off. Chen Ke and Wang Gui sat in a sixteen-passenger sedan that was similar in shape to Duan Silian's royal chariot, looking at the Dali street scene through the bead curtain... But
Dali City is densely populated and the shops are bustling. The streets are paved with blue bricks, and every household has planted flowers and trees. All kinds of red flowers and green branches stick out from the walls, forming a series of flower alleys. The fragrant fragrance of flowers is endless all the time.
The whole city.
On both sides of the avenue, the sound of water can be heard all the time. It is the clear spring water that flows from Cangshan Mountain into the city. It goes through the streets and alleys, passing in front of every house, irrigating the flowers and trees, and washing away the dust. People are walking on the streets.
, you don’t even have to wear shoes.
As Duan Silian said, men and women in Dali are not polite. It is now the turn of spring and summer, and it is quite hot in Dali. Many boys and girls are taking to the streets hand in hand. Those beautiful white women are wearing brightly colored tassels with snow-white tassels.
They wore headscarves, tight-fitting white right-fronted coats, and lace trousers with waistbands. Some wore embroidered shoes, and some simply walked on the clean stone road with their white and tender feet bare.
These graceful and graceful lines fully displayed the beauty and youthfulness of the Dali women. Song Dynasty could not take his eyes away from them and was so envious of the men here... Although Neo-Confucianism had not yet been born in the Song Dynasty, women's clothing tended to be conservative, and such a scene would never be seen again.
However, the scholar-officials in the Song Dynasty would never say "don't look at anything inappropriate" like the scholar-officials in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and then peek through their fingers. They would appreciate it openly and write poems to praise it. Wang Gui was enthusiastic
The overflowing poem said:
"The single braid is tied with a bright red ribbon, and the head is full of cloud brocade, which is particularly delicate. The tassels peek at the beautiful face, and the clouds on the sideburns cover the bangs. The tight-sleeved white shirt is full of Erhai Lian, and the crimson collared coat is wrapped around the mountains."
"It seems that the prince is planning to have a love affair and leave his legacy in Yujing." Chen Ke smiled and joked: "But the girls here are very hot-tempered, so be careful not to follow you back to Bianjing."
"Oh?" Wang Gui smiled bitterly and said, "Then you have to be careful."
The welcome luncheon was held in the Wuhua Building in the palace. Although the capital of Dali was half smaller than that of the Song Dynasty, the palace was even more grand than the Song Dynasty... Of course, the palace of the Song Dynasty was indeed too shabby. There were only countless splendid double eaves.
Palaces are layered on top of the mountain. The tallest five-story building is the Wuhua Tower, where the Emperor of Dali entertained distinguished guests and held banquets with his ministers.
Duan Silian invited the Song envoy to go upstairs. Upstairs, there was a party of music and music, and two rows of red and pink beauties were waiting on the left and right. Look at the banquet divided into two rows, but it was half vegetarian and half meat.
Seeing that the envoy from the Song Dynasty felt strange, Duan Silian explained: "The whole country in my country believes in Buddhism, but fasts for half of the year, and now it has not broken the fast." After saying that, he sent Wang Gui to the table and said: "Your Majesty, just enjoy it, although we are vegetarians
, but I haven’t given up drinking, so it’s okay to accompany me.”
So everyone was divided into guests of honor and seated according to their rank. Along with the beautiful Dali dance, they frequently raised their glasses and wished the Song Dynasty a peaceful and prosperous people, wished the Emperor a long life and wished the people of the Song Dynasty a happy and worry-free life. Then they brought the king of Dali to the country.
, the people congratulate you once, this wine is considered to be enough.
Wang Gui put down the wine cup and said: "Your Majesty, this time I, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, have sent my ministers here. Firstly, I want to express my sincere greetings to Your Majesty. Secondly, I want to find someone..."
"The envoy has come a long way, and the horses and carriages are very tiring. Today he will just have wine and have fun. Now that he has some rest, let's talk about state affairs tomorrow!" Duan Silian smiled slightly and waved his hand. The civil and military ministers of Dali Kingdom rushed to propose a toast. Wang Gui was helpless.
, I had to put aside my business and deal with Dali's civil and military affairs.
Wang Gui was too drunk and soon became drunk. Duan Silian ordered the envoy to be sent to a hotel to rest.
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The next morning, some eunuchs from the palace came to the guest house and invited the envoy to come into the palace to speak.
Wang Gui and Chen Ke entered the palace together, and in the royal study of Dali Kingdom, they saw Duan Silian, who was dressed in Song Dynasty clothes.
"The clothes of the Song Dynasty are so beautiful." Seeing the two of them looking at his clothes, Duan Silian laughed and said, "Xiao Wang really wants to wear them every day."
Wang Gui and Chen Ke looked at each other and thought it was so explicit...but they were just here to seduce, so why would they think he was impatient? Wang Gui then smiled and said: "If the king likes it, the subordinates can report it to the officials."
, give the king some clothes and crowns."
"This is exactly what Xiao Wang has been waiting for for many years." Duan Silian looked at Wang Gui with fiery eyes and said, "It's not just me, this is also the common expectation of several generations of late emperors."
"What's so difficult about this?" Wang Gui said with a smile: "Before, the imperial court didn't understand Dali and thought it was still a barbaric country like Nanzhao. But seeing is believing. Both the subordinate officials and colleagues can prove to the king that Dali is loyal to China.
In a country of etiquette, our official family of the Great Song Dynasty will definitely not disappoint the king."
"But I am not the one who can decide this matter." Duan Silian sighed, asked the two of them to sit on the futon, and poured tea for them personally: "Including the purpose of the envoy's coming, Xiao Wang can also guess a little bit, it should be
Xiao Wang came for Nong Zhigao. Naturally, Xiao Wang was willing to assist the noble envoy and arrest him. However, the Temo Village he occupied was the territory of the Thirty-seven Black Clothes. The barbarians were powerful and refused to accept Wang's change.
There is nothing Xiao Wang can do."
Just as Wang Gui was about to speak, the eunuch came in and reported: "Your Majesty, the Grand Master and the Prime Minister are here."
