In the Imperial City Hall, the voice of words continued to come out.
"...Hetian, a pair of white jade cups with flawless suet, a pair of white jade bowls with flawless suet, a pen washer with flawless suet, an inkstone table, a sapphire dragon screen... A piece of "Ten Sages" by Wu Daozi of the Tang Dynasty... Jinyu Guanyin Like a statue, a golden and jade Buddha niche, a piece of "Langka Abdulla Precious Sutra" written in gold leaf and jade leather, "Diamond Sutra"..."
With the sound of speaking, a large number of treasures were carried into the hall. When the deputy envoy read out the gift items, Xu Zerun secretly read a lot around him, as well as the emperor of the Jin Kingdom above.
As a new force that suddenly emerged and replaced the Liao Kingdom, the Jin Kingdom was not a noble with a profound background, but a nouveau riche. However, for this imperial city in Huining, even the shadow of the nouveau riche is not revealed. It occupies a relatively large area, but the palace walls are actually wooden structures, mostly made of willow and elm trees. The main hall was the only one that had the office and the people in the backyard, but compared to the imperial palace of the Wu Dynasty, this "palace" was just a thatched hut.
However, Xu Zerun also knew in his heart that what really determines where this place is is not its shape, but the people who are there. Whether in a thatched hut or in a yurt, the people gathered around the man in front of him are already people in the world who dare not despise him.
On the throne, Wu Qimai was watching with interest these same treasures being carried in.
As the second emperor of the Jin Kingdom, Wanyan Wu Qimai was his elder brother, A Guda. At first glance, he had a bit less temperament to devour the world. In fact, his size was larger than that of A Guda. It is said that he is born with divine power and can fight a bear and tiger with his bare hands. Before Aguda got up, Emperor Tianzuo called a gathering of the Jurchen chiefs. At the meeting, he asked the chiefs to dance to make the emperor happy, but Aguda refused, and Emperor Tianzuo wanted to kill him. , captured the bear and bound the tiger with his bare hands, amused Emperor Tianzuo, and saved Agu from being beaten to death.
But also because of that. Follow A Guda's side. A loyal and big man, this kind of person looks a bit honest and stupid. Although after inheriting the throne, according to the evaluation of others, he did inherit a few brushes from A Guda. But governance is relatively peaceful and stable. even see each other. Xu Zerun couldn't help thinking of a rumor he heard before:
When Agu was in place. They are very frugal in their behavior, and have agreed with the ministers that the property in the treasury can only be used during wars. If anyone violates it, no matter who it is, they will be hit with twenty military sticks. After Wu Qimai succeeded to the throne, his money was relatively tight, and he had to spend money in all aspects. This emperor was someone who had lived through a hard life. He could bear everything else, but he had a preference for wine and meat. He lived there, stole the money from the treasury and went out to spend it. After being found out by Zong Han, he exposed it in front of the courtiers, then pulled Wu Qimai down and beat him with twenty sticks, and then the courtiers of the entire court knelt down. Please sin.
Xu Zerun had met Wanyan Zonghan. He was one of the most terrifying ministers in the court. Maybe it was possible for him to do such a thing. Of course, if it really happened, I really don't know if this is a blessing or a curse for the Wu Dynasty.
As an envoy of the Wu Dynasty, Xu Zerun himself was originally a long-sleeved person who was good at dancing, and was also good at observing pictures and people. In the process of dealing with these warriors and reckless men, he also knew that these people had one advantage, that is, they received money, which basically means they can do things. In the past three months, he has contacted many ministers of the Jin Kingdom, and he also knows that the court of the Jin Kingdom has been arguing about this matter. Came here today, although some of the ministers he knew were not there, but looking at the satisfied smiling face of Emperor Jin Guo, he felt that this time, there should be a good result.
After giving all kinds of gifts, and then formally handing over the credentials containing various treaties of trade exchanges, Wu Qimai accepted it, just glanced at it, put it aside, and walked out of his seat.
As soon as he stood up, Xu Zerun felt the oppression in front of the huge figure. The Jurchen Emperor, dressed in mink brocade and fur, like a giant bear, came here, reached out to touch those porcelain and jade tributes, and then again He picked it up and played with it for a while: "It's a good thing." He whispered, and when he saw some bacon used for tribute and good wine sealed in porcelain bottles in the gift, he couldn't help playing with it, and leaned down to smell it: " Really good stuff…”
"When we entered the Khitan Palace." He turned back and said to Xu Zerun, "The emperor ran away and took a lot of things with him. Some good things were smashed and shattered along the way. Of course, they were the first ones to enter. Boy, I don't understand at all, after the fight, they still set fires everywhere..."
He was already in his fifties, but he had a simple and honest look on his face. It was as if he was saying, "My heart hurts to death." He waved his hand: "Retreat, today, you will go back."
The courtiers began to retire, and Xu Zerun frowned: "Your Majesty, then... that agreement..."
"It's settled." Wu Qimai stood up from the treasures, walked towards Xu Zerun, then reached out his hand directly, put his arms around his shoulder, and said in his heavy voice, "Envoy Xu, don't think about it. Come on, you can do whatever you want. I'm here, I'll show you something."
Wu Qimai was a head and a half taller than him. He stretched out his hand to pat him on the back, and he couldn't help but take a step forward. At this time, the other party had already started to walk outside the hall. Xu Zerun and others followed. A few white clouds floated in the sky, and the sun had risen, bringing a slight warmth. The emperor got into his carriage, and then let someone bring him along with him: "Envoy Xu, sit with me."
Xu Zerun refused, and finally went up. He leaned against the curtain of the carriage and sat on the bench with only half of his buttocks, but Wu Qimai pulled him and asked him to sit firmer: "The road is bumpy, you don't sit on it. Be steady, but you will fall."
The emperor sat on the side of the carriage, with his hands on his lap, smiling, looking like a giant bear sitting there.
I don't know why, Xu Zerun was a little flustered in his heart. Moments later, between the carriages, Wu Qimai opened his mouth.
"Envoy Xu, my brother and I. Many years ago, we were fascinated by Sinology. We know that there is a Wu Dynasty in the south, prosperous and prosperous, and everyone... can be learned and educated. It is the kingdom of heaven. Envoy Xu, do you understand? ?"
Xu Zerun bowed his hands respectfully: "Zerun... I understand. Your Majesty, as long as the two countries can open borders and exchange markets, there can be more exchanges, and soon. Jin Guo... "
"It's like the things you brought today. They're all good things." Wu Qimai waved his hand, interrupting his next long speech, "Of course you have problems too, you always like to make some... We don't understand The twists and turns. What's the use of those? Can't figure it out. Useless..."
"Of course. We also have problems." Wu Qimai didn't bother much, and continued, "Zhen. I just succeeded to the throne, there are enemies in the court, and I have to be stable below. I really don't want to fight any more. Now Liao The country is over. You Yan, etc., you should take back what you should have, and it is best to have a rest. But!"
He stretched out his hand and increased his voice: "But... I definitely don't want anyone to think that my Jurchen is afraid of battle, and I won't dare to fight again after conquering the world! If anyone has such thoughts, he will die! Envoy Xu, do you understand?"
Xu Zerun was stunned for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "Foreign minister, I understand." But he was happy in his heart, because when someone said this, the actual threat would no longer appear. Sure enough, Wu Qimai also laughed afterwards: "It's good to understand, it's good to understand, if you people in the court also understand, then the world will be peaceful."
While speaking, the bumpy carriage had gradually stopped, and Wu Qimai said, "We're here, let's go down." But he got up first, and Xu Zerun followed behind to get out of the car. In front was a large row of low houses and fences, square and square. In the upright yard, a few trees are moving in the autumn wind, and there are not many people around except for Xu Zerun and the group of envoys and a group of guards brought by Wu Qimai. The emperor stood in the yard, looked at the slightly depressing scene, took a deep breath, and raised a finger to the people beside him.
"Envoy Xu, close your eyes, listen, listen to this voice."
Xu Zerun was full of doubts in his heart at this time. He closed his eyes and listened. Only the sound of the autumn wind blowing through the canopy of Xixi Susuo was heard, but he could not hear the sounds farther away. When he opened his eyes, Wu Qimai's whisper sounded again.
"When I was young, I hunted in the Changbai Mountains. To be a good hunter, ears are very important. I can hear the sounds of bears and tigers from far away, their claws, stepping into the snow, leaves and leaves Ah, shake gently, where is the wind blowing... A pair of good ears will save your life, you listen now, this sound, it's really... woo woo woo..."
He waved his hand, gently imitating the sound of the wind blowing, and smiled at Xu Zerun, but Xu Zerun looked puzzled. He also knew that many emperors may like this feeling that others cannot understand him, so half of them The doubts are also deliberately pretended. After Wu Qimai laughed, he walked forward to a courtyard gate over there. On the way forward, the last thing he said to Xu Zerun was: "By the way, messenger Xu, do you remember what I said on the carriage?"
Xu Zerun replied: "Go back to Your Majesty, remember."
Wu Qimai stepped through the small door.
Xu Zerun also followed, the scene unfolded in front, and then there was something dense, like thousands of ants walking, spreading up from his back, his scalp was numb, and his whole person was tightening at that moment...
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Shangjing, Linhuangfu.
When Wanyan Xiyin walked into the exquisite little yard, the sound of the guzheng rang out. He walked up to the small building, pushed the door and entered the exquisite room. The woman was stroking the zither strings in front of the window, and then smiled softly at him. laugh.
He sat down on the chair, closed his eyes and listened to the woman playing.
Wanyan Xiyin, the "God of the Valley", is regarded as the head of civil servants among the Jurchens. Of course, the main reason for being the leader of the civil servants is that he is the most knowledgeable among the people. For the knowledge of the Han people and the study of Confucianism, he is not inferior to many great Confucians of the Wu Dynasty in the south. In the early years he even created the Jurchen text independently.
Not only did he make achievements in learning, but among the Jurchen ministers, he was full of genius and both civil and military. Jin Wushu, who left behind a demon-like name in later generations, is also the fourth son of Aguda, Wanyan Zongbi, and now he is both respectful and afraid of him.
The one who lives above this small building is one of his concubines, Wanyan Xi and Yin Xin Mu of Sinology. This concubine is also a daughter of the Wu Dynasty living in the north. His name is Chen Wenjun. The two have already been married. For many years, Qin Se and Ming. After falling in love with each other, Chen Wenjun gave birth to two children for Wanyan Xiyin. After Wanyan Xiyin's wife died, the wife's position remained vacant, and she became Wanyan Xiyin's actual wife. At this time, the Jurchen had no prejudice against the Han people, and the people in the palace often referred to her as "Mrs. Han" in private.
Every time she returned home, Wanyan Xiyin habitually listened to the other party play a guzheng, and this time was no exception. When the soft, flowing melody stopped, Wanyan Xiyin opened her eyes and stared at the beloved woman for a long time. Chen Wenjun stroked the strings of the zither. Head tilted. He smiled and said, "What's the matter, husband?"
Wanyan Xiyin was silent for a moment, then said, "I'm going south."
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The field of vision unfolds ahead.
Huge school field, countless flags. In front of the school ground is a high platform, and the figure in front is walking towards the high platform. under the platform. A large number of officials dressed in the robes of the Jin Dynasty were tied with ropes. Kneeling there, all the officials who were visited by Xu Zerun and who gave gifts. Various gifts piled up on the high platform, plus precious porcelain and real silver utensils. A huge charcoal brazier was burning under the high platform, and the heat wave was rolling and distorting the air.
Leaves swirled underfoot.
Xu Zerun is a smart person, a very smart person. The moment he saw the scene in front of him clearly, something emerged from the bottom of his heart and grabbed his mind. Goosebumps swelled up with the coolness, and the words Wu Qi bought in the car poured out, and then something further afield. He rode all the way north in boats and horses. He had seen great mountains and rivers. When he left home, his wife Children's eyes, countless eyes are passing through my mind...
The strong wind blew across the school grounds, the flags and leaves were screeching, and the sky clouds stretched and rolled.
"You close your eyes and listen to the sound..."
He was still walking forward, his body was cold, and the back of his head was numb. This was an ordinary day, he never thought that he would see this scene in front of him, but some serious feeling had already rushed in front of him, like the wind and the rain, crashing on the rocks.
The soldier came over, and the swordsmen hit the backs of the envoys, but there was no sound. At this moment, he couldn't hear a sound. He also felt a flicker in his vision. He was beaten to the point of bending his knees. The emperor stepped onto the high platform, the wind blew his robes, the fur was flying in the air, the huge body, the fists with both hands, faced countless soldiers at the end of the field of vision, and beside him, there were porcelain like a hill. , gold and silver, treasures. Then, his voice sounded like thunder.
"Dear Jurchen brothers, do you know what these are in front of you—"
…
The wind and rain were rolling, Zhou Dong's master and servant were walking on the road between cities in a foreign land, and the rain was falling from the sky.
Jiang Ning, a girl called Xiaoqi by her family pushed the white-haired old man out to bask in the sun, watching the pedestrians walking by the road outside. The old man occasionally spoke and smiled.
Miao Jiang, a one-armed swordsman named Du Sha swung a knife, the blood of the enemy sprinkled on his face, and next to him, his brothers were fighting fiercely with the enemy...
…
"They are the treasures of the Wu Dynasty in the south. Here, you have this kind of porcelain in front of your eyes. It is worth dozens or hundreds of silver coins. The most expensive one here is the most expensive one. Take it away, and you will be safe in food and clothing for the rest of your life. … There is such a Hetian mutton fat jade, such a large piece, it can make many people crazy, and it can be placed at home as a family heirloom, which will be passed down to you for ten lifetimes… There are paintings and calligraphy of the Tang Dynasty… There are gold inlays The silver Buddhist scriptures... There are tributes to the emperor of the Wu Dynasty... There are fine wines that you can't buy with money... Here, there are thousands of things worth hundreds of thousands, millions of good things, it's here —"
The wind blew the high platform, and the emperor opened his hands in the wind: "You guys! Do you want it!"
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Hangzhou, the war-torn city has been rebuilt again, Wu Peng boats rowed the peaceful waterway, the prosperous market, the merchants shouted, the pedestrians and business travelers came and went between the city gates, the bustling lively...
In a yard, two people from the green forest quickly fought each other. One of them was beaten out, spitting out blood, and the other raised his hand: "Assassinate the demon, I will take the lead, who else will not accept it?"
Li Pin walked through the path of the mountain village, and when he was fetching water by the stream, he picked up the sand in the water and smelled it in his nose. He likes the fresh smell.
Looking up, in the mountains and villages below, you can vaguely see the scene of farmers coming and going. The sky is just right, the rice is golden, and it is about to ripen.
…
"You should want it!" Wu Qimai's voice echoed over Huining, "Good things. Everyone should want it! I want it too! But, I don't want to give alms—"
"My Jurchen! Since the first emperor's rise, we came out of the white mountains and black waters. In just ten years, we have swept the entire Liao country! Once the Liao people's world, all their good things are ours! This world! This world Isn't there more treasures than here!? What are these things—"
With a roar, he grabbed a huge china shelf next to him. Swipe sharply. The shelf flew up in the air, and countless porcelain wares flew up, smashing to the bottom of the high platform like a hill, white flowers. Countless treasures were smashed into pieces in front of everyone's eyes. Several Jin Guo courtiers who were kneeling in front were directly smashed inside. Bleeding...
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In Fanlou, the handsome scholars were swinging their fans and reciting poems. The teacher smiled while playing the piano. Looking at these people in front, outside the window, the heat has faded, and the leaves are about to turn yellow.
Well, it's autumn again. Sometimes I think about it, when Yingfei grass grows, another year has passed...
To the north, another group of goods entered Luliang Mountain, and Hongti stood on the built gate, watching the passing business travelers.
Zhou Bangyan poured tea in the grass hut and entertained the guests. Song Yongping took the military book and surveyed around a valley, and several county yamen soldiers followed him boredly.
Ning Mansion, Xiao Chan covered her stomach and let out a loud cry. Suddenly, the entire Ning Mansion was in chaos...
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There was a rumbling sound of things being smashed, followed by boxes containing gold and silver. Those golden and precious objects flew into the sky and fell into the huge charcoal stove, and the wind and fire rose.
"Porcelain! What's-"
"Gold and silver! What's that—"
"Calligraphy and painting! What's that—"
"Have you not seen these things! No! You have all seen them! You have all seen them when you walked across the mountains and rivers of the Liao Kingdom, when you rushed into the Liao people's city, and rushed into the Liao people's palace. Many of you have taken them back to your home, you have everything! The entire Liao Kingdom's rivers and mountains are ours—"
"We are the snow bears in the ice field and the wolf king in the forest! We Jurchens, as long as we gather together, no one in the world can match. We brought what we wanted with dignity! We took the entire Liao Kingdom. , including these people kneeling below, they used to be your brothers, they used to go to get all the things they wanted! You know, why are they kneeling here! Because when they saw the things they wanted, they started People give alms! They are like dogs, receiving alms from the people of the Wu Dynasty, and then they have to lobby and do things for the people of the Wu Dynasty—"
"They're not Jurchens anymore, they're dogs—"
The wind is roaring, the flames are rising, and under the high platform, countless hill-like treasures are shattering, smashed into pieces, melted into golden water, and burned to ashes. The gigantic emperor dashed on the stage like a demon, and threw that priceless thing to destruction with one hand...
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In Jiangnan, next to the official road entering and leaving the county seat, Wang Shanyue sat in the tea shop, looking at the traders coming and going, showing a boring smile.
In the dark small room, Chengzhou Haigui always kept the information at hand, occasionally included the useful information in the small notebook beside him, and calculated the steps and success rate of the Yin people.
Shi Jin threw the troubled, drunken man out of the tavern, then turned around and drank his corner of wine. Pedestrians on the street looked at the man on the ground, startled, then walked over and went about their own business. Shi Jin's younger brothers rushed up and punched and kicked.
In the Grand Master's Mansion, Cai Jing wrote a good calligraphy and waited for him to dry in the autumn wind. Then he sat there and instructed the housekeeper beside him: "This is a good picture, I will frame it later."
The sun shines in, the autumn wind strokes the paper, and on the wet ink marks in the corners, there are such handwritings:… The virtuous brother of the elegant gift club.
In the fragrance of ink, there is a slight fragrance of tea and books, which is the style of a gentleman.
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"These envoys of the Wu Dynasty turned them into dogs! They brought so many things, in the final analysis, they were afraid of us! They were afraid that we would hit them, but are we going to hit them? We didn't—"
"For a long time, we have regarded the Wu Dynasty as a state of brothers and regarded them as brothers! But what did these brothers do! When they beat the Liao people, they didn't work hard! After the fight, they jumped around secretly. , like a hateful rat! They instigated Zhang Jue's rebellion, they took in the remnants of the Liao Kingdom! They are in our place, sending money everywhere, bribing, corrupting my subjects! They are digging my flesh, they are alienating yours Brother! And these people below. They are the ones who have been turned into dogs by them!"
"They! Live in the warmest place! They have the best mountains and waters, and countless good things! It's a pity that they are not human! They are dogs! They only have intrigue and never have fangs and claws! Have the brothers ever been stingy? We Jurchens, have we ever been stingy with our friends? In the fight against Liao, they did nothing, we beat them down, and then gave them something! Let them be happy and boast. , but look back. They want to stab you in the body! Stab in my subjects! They ruined your brothers. All—"
"But it's okay—" Wu Qimai opened his hands and lifted the sleeves of his robe in the wind and fire, "They came and told us. They have something. They have so many, so good things. And I can see it. You want it, haha, but these dog feeders on the table. We don't want it. But there are countless things, and ten times, one hundred times, thousand times more good things, all in the south—"
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In the south of the earth, beyond the Yanmen Pass, there is the warmest land, the best water and soil, and the most suitable sunshine and weather. They nourish the people on this land year after year, giving them the best cradle for survival and reproduction.
For thousands of years, they have built a great and splendid civilization here from generation to generation. They will also experience wars, but soon, they will reunite and recast order. Today, more than 200 years have passed since the large-scale wars have passed here. Between the mountains and the green water, the cities and villages are filled with a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere. When the sun rises, the farmers walk out of the door of the village. , at sunrise, shops in the city opened, craftsmen drank hot porridge and rice, picked up labor tools, officers and soldiers stood at the city gate while chatting and checking the passing merchants, and the yamen shouted in the court. slogan. The shovel propped up the scull on the riverside, the fishermen set up their sailboats and started their day's work on the beach. Their family members were shaking their arms on the beach, the suona sounded, the welcoming team passed the bluestone bridge, and the bride in the sedan chair was happy and uneasy. waiting for another life to come. In the Buddhist temple, smoke and clouds curled up, the Taoist priests in the Taoist temple were practicing self-cultivation, and on the green cliffs, the huge Buddha heads carved by the masons began to gradually reveal clues.
This is a world where millions of lives and countless treasures gather...
In the turning mansion of Langyuan, a new life is being born, it opened its eyes and let out the first loud cry. The mother felt joy in the great pain, and some people folded their hands and burst into tears...
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Everything fell like a hill.
"Since they are dogs, since they reminded us, and since you really want it. Then we—let's go get it in an upright manner! Today, let these ministers from the Wu Dynasty wait for the flag for me—"
Xu Zerun's thoughts had already subsided, and gradually surfaced again. He could already guess what the other party was going to do. In the blurred light and shadow, and the floating thoughts, the soul was torn apart on both sides of the body. At some point, he had already stood up, rushed out, and shouted to rush towards the figure on the high platform. He didn't know what he was scolding, and under the high platform, someone had stopped him—
"Don't stop him, let him come up, let me—show you—"
"Hunjun, my hundreds of millions of subjects in the Wu Dynasty will definitely..."
They watched the figure rush to the high platform and slammed into Wu Qimai, but the emperor like a giant bear grabbed him with one hand, and then slammed him on the hill-like ceramic ruins with his backhand. He slammed down with two punches, the body was already twisted, he pulled the person up again, stepped on the foot, tore off the opponent's arm, blood spurted out, and then banged three times, the giant bear smashed the whole person. It was torn apart abruptly, and the plasma was sprayed on the huge flagpole of the king's flag, as well as his entire body.
"Long live the Jurchen—" The roar of the giant bear swept the sky. In the response that shook the earth like thunder, countless sword lights fell, and countless blood spurted. Under the autumn sky, the emperor licked the blood and opened his mouth. Big Hand, "We—"
His voice was as thick as a demon: "Go on an expedition—"
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ps: There are more than 7,000 words. It could have been divided into two chapters. Think about it and forget it. Ask for a monthly pass.