The envoys who went to Annan to question the crime were still on the way, and Annan's Jisi territory had already exploded.
"Zhen", the leader of the Golden Teeth Baiman (Dai tribe alliance), is also called Kun Zhen, Ba Zhen, and Pazhen - these prefixes all mean the leader.
He first used force to overwhelm the gold-toothed barbarians.
Then he sent troops to the north, beating Dali into a state of disgrace, and was forced to acquiesce in the independence of the Golden Teeth region.
Then they attacked the northern mountainous area of ​​the Angkor Dynasty, forcing the Angkor Dynasty to recognize the Dai tribe on its border and merge it with Jin Teeth.
This year, troops were sent to Annan to capture Chuankuang (which later belonged to Laos).
In this regard, this alliance of Dai tribes, which is not even a country, has defeated all the surrounding countries and is helpless.
In early April, Kunzhen held an alliance in Jiaobagan City and was elected as King of Jiaobagan by the Dai tribes.
The slave-tribal alliance country—Golden Tooth Country—was officially established!
Although it used to be called the Golden Teeth Kingdom, it was just a loose tribal alliance.
Its territory includes northern Thailand, northern Laos, and Mengla County in Yunnan. In the middle of Kunzhen's reign, he defeated Annan to marry the princess. After his son succeeded to the throne, he even captured Xishuangbanna and moved the capital there.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Kunzhen immediately sent his son across the northwest mountainous areas of Annan and led an envoy to the Ming Dynasty to request canonization.
Yazhen was Kunzhen's son, and he was shocked before he arrived in Yongzhou.
Ming Dynasty is really rich!
Chen Keda, the magistrate of Yongzhou, was also confused: "Where is Jiaobagan State?"
Yazhen replied: "The north of our country is Dali, the south is Chenla, and the east is Annan."
The merchant who accompanied him as a translator said: "They are the Jin-toothed Barbarians in the past. They submitted to Nanzhao in the Tang Dynasty and Dali in the Song Dynasty. Now they have established their own country and become king. They came to ask for the Ming Emperor's canonization."
Yazhen continued: "We heard that there is a great country in the north, Annan, and Dali is also a vassal of this great country. We used to be a vassal of Dali, but now we don't have to listen to Dali. Can we also be a vassal of the great country?"
"This is China, also called the Ming Dynasty." Chen Keda said.
"Yes, it used to be called Song, but I heard that it is now called Ming," Yazhen said, "I want to see the leader of the Ming Dynasty."
Chen Keda was very happy, warmly received the gold-toothed envoys, and sent officials to accompany them to Beijing.
Yazhen, who was quite arrogant when he set out, saw countless big cities along the way north.
When passing by Yangzhou, everyone was stunned.
Yazhen could no longer be arrogant and was extremely respectful to Ming officials. He arrived in Luoyang in midsummer when he was eating watermelon.
Ju Ming had never heard of the Golden Teeth Kingdom or the Jiaobagan Kingdom, and no one could explain it clearly when he asked the ministers. He only knew a few things from Chen Keda's memorials.
In fact, the Eight Hundred Daughters-in-law State in the Yuan and Ming dynasties was founded by a tribe under the Golden Teeth Alliance.
Ju Ming must know about the country of eight hundred wives.
Since there is no need to deal with Dali or Annan, these barbarians can receive him.
Yazhen was brought into the imperial city to meet the Holy Spirit. He entered through the Donghua Gate, but the guide deliberately refused to let him ride in the car.
So this guy walked all the way, and walked and walked, and the more he walked, the more surprised he became.
The imperial palace of the Ming Dynasty was actually bigger than the royal city of the Golden Teeth Kingdom!
"You wait here!" the eunuch ordered.
Yazhen didn't dare to make any mistakes and just sat down honestly.
Accompanying him to Beijing was a Dali merchant. This man often went to the mountains to do business. He was caught by the Golden Tooth Kingdom and was forced to become an interpreter.
After waiting for a long time, I was allowed to enter.
Both of them fell to their knees and kowtowed to the Ming Emperor sitting above.
Ju Ming first asked the merchant: "Are you from Dali?"
The merchant replied: "My name is Chen Duan, and he lives in Menglu (Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna). His ancestors were also from the Central Plains. Because he went to Menglu (in Mengla County) to buy mountain goods, there was a war at that time, and he was captured by the golden-toothed barbarians.
They released the civilians and said they could come and go as they pleased from now on."
Many so-called Han people in Dali claim that their ancestors came from the Central Plains, but they are actually the local Cuan ethnic group that has been Sinicized for a long time.
The Chinese they speak has a very strange accent, and they can barely communicate with the Central Plains.
Ju Ming asked again: "Is it your idea to give the Golden Tooth Kingdom the request to be granted a title in the Ming Dynasty?"
Chen Duan replied: "Xiao Min just said a lot of things, and it was the King of Golden Teeth who decided to ask for the title. He also took advantage of Xiao Min to receive the goods again, and forced Xiao Min to come to the Ming Dynasty with him."
Zhu Ming asked again: "How is the political situation in Dali?"
Chen Duan shook his head: "The common people don't know. The common people live in Mengli, which is far away from Dali City. However, many of the southern barbarians who surrendered to Dali have now left Dali. They rebel and cause chaos every year, and it is difficult for the Dali army to conquer. Even if
In Mengli, the Dali army could only control the city and the surrounding countryside, and the barbarians hundreds of miles away did not obey the king's orders at all."
"This Golden Teeth Kingdom is adjacent to Dali and Annan?" Zhu Ming asked.
Chen Duan explained the surrounding location in detail, and Zhu Ming became more and more confused the more he listened.
How does it feel like being in Laos and Thailand at the same time?
The two of them asked and answered questions, but left Yazhen aside.
Yazhen didn't even stand up, he was always kneeling on the ground. After he arrived in Ming Dynasty, he developed a deep sense of inferiority and did not dare to show any dissatisfaction at this moment.
Zhu Ming said to Chen Duan: "Tell this man that I will make his father the King of Golden Teeth. Their land is separated from Dali and Annan. When I send troops to destroy Dali, the Golden Teeth Kingdom must go north to pay tribute."
Chen Duan quickly translated. After hearing this, Yazhen was overjoyed and kowtowed to Emperor Zhu again.
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Under the leadership of officials from Honglu Temple, the two returned to Sifangguan.
Fujiwara Tadamune saw a new face, and the dress was very strange. He came over with great curiosity and asked: "Brother Xun, which country's envoy is this? They moved in two days ago and have been staying in the courtyard.
Go out."
The official of Honglu Temple smiled and said: "The Golden Tooth Kingdom is to the south of the Dali Kingdom."
Fujiwara Tadamune exclaimed: "My Ming Dynasty is really visited by all the nations!"
An official from Honglu Temple inquired: "Your Excellency has lived in the Ming Dynasty for several years. Do you want to live there for a lifetime?"
Fujiwara Tadamune sighed: "I want to live here forever and will return to Japan next year."
The official of Honglu Temple said: "Your Majesty will definitely give you a generous reward when you return to China."
"What an honor!" Fujiwara Tadamune said happily.
The two chatted for a while, and the officials of Honglu Temple left. Soon the Xixia envoy Li Zhengchun came again.
Li Zhengchun said excitedly: "You know, Sanlang, there is a Bodhisattva barbarian coming to Luoyang City!"
Fujiwara Tadamune asked doubtfully: "Isn't Bodhisattva a cipai?"
"The Bodhisattva is a kind of singing girl, which was very popular in the Tang Dynasty." Li Zhengchun actually didn't understand. He just heard what others said, "There is a Bodhisattva dancing in Fanlou tonight. I heard that this girl is not selling herself as a performer!"
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Fan Tower in Luoyang is a copycat version of Fan Tower in Kaifeng. It only appeared after the Ming Dynasty moved the capital.
This building is located in Anzhongfang in the center of the city. It is a single three-story building, but its scale is far smaller than the five-story twin buildings of Fan Tower in Kaifeng.
In the evening, the Xixia and Japanese envoys set out in great excitement with their money.
When we arrived at the gate of Fanlou, my dear, it was already full!
"Sorry, everyone, the reservation has been made for two days later," the bartender shouted at the door. "If you want to see Bodhisattva Man sing and dance, you must make a reservation for three days later. These two Bodhisattva Man will only perform at Fanlou this year.
If you miss it on the 10th, you will have to wait until next year."
Fujiwara Tadamune hurriedly squeezed over, holding a bag of silver coins issued this year and shouting: "I want to make a reservation, I want to make a reservation!"
Li Bangyan has now trained only two Bodhisattva Barbarians, who are touring in major cities across the country.
Of course, there are more in quantity, but the skills are not yet exquisite. Li Bangyan adheres to the principle of "prefer shortage rather than excess" in doing business.
And it was not for sale. Someone offered 3,000 gu to buy a Bodhisattva to take home, but Li Bangyan declined.
We are still in the period of putting up signs, and the quantity is not enough. How can we sell the hens that lay golden eggs?
At the beginning of this year, Bodhisattva Man caused a sensation in Hangzhou, Suzhou and Yangzhou, and the tour came all the way to Kaifeng.
To be continued...