Inugami Mita Shu trembled all over, his face turned pale, and he looked closely at Li Xuan.
"Need not!"
Li Xuan's words made Inugami Mita Shu breathe a sigh of relief.
"We, the Tang Dynasty, are a country of etiquette. How can we kill people so casually when we don't have to kill people!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Xue Rengui responded with his hands raised.
"However, there are books in the Japanese mission that prohibit foreign transmission of skills in the Tang Dynasty. You, Cheng Chusi and others go to check, pick out those bookshelves, and replace them with books that allow foreign transmission!" Li Xuan said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Xue Rengui responded again.
Afterwards, Li Chengqian, Cheng Chusi and others, who were eager to try, and Xue Rengui and others took Inugami Mita and others back to Honglu Guesthouse again.
He checked all the books and objects bought by everyone in Inugami Mitaru.
Agricultural books, medical books, heavenly books, craftsmanship, smelting, farming... etc., as long as they are technology-related books, are not allowed to be taken back.
Only Buddhist scriptures, as well as entertainment books related to Cuju, kites, Baixi, Go, ritual shooting, pot throwing, etc., can be taken away.
So Inugami Mita and others spent an entire afternoon buying books, but less than half were left.
In this regard, Li Chengqian, who was determined not to let the envoys of the small country suffer, replaced Inugami Mita Shu with some Buddhist scriptures and books related to Cuju, ritual shooting, Baixi, and ritual music.
At the same time, a stone of refined salt, a stone of dried pickles, and dozens of pieces of glassware were presented as gifts... and other new delicacies that have recently appeared in Datang.
Regarding this, the dissatisfaction in the hearts of Inugami Mita and others has dissipated a lot, and they continue to express their gratitude.
Not to mention other things, the refined salt as white as snowflakes, the salty and crispy dried pickles, and the various crystal clear glassware, he knew how expensive these items were.
As long as they presented it to His Majesty the Emperor, not only would their mission not suffer any loss, but they would actually make a fortune.
However, the only pity is that the skills that the emperor and the head of the family specially taught him were not purchased.
Later, Inugami Mita and other Japanese envoys took the documents issued by Li Chengqian permitting the issuance of Tang Dynasty documents. On Li Chengqian's recommendation, they contracted ten four-wheeled carriages and headed all the way to Qingzhou.
The Tang Dynasty was too terrible. Contrary to what our ancestors said, it was not friendly to foreign envoys at all.
However, the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, various delicacies, various exquisite objects, and the beautiful women of the Tang Dynasty made Inugami Mita and other Japanese envoys envious.
Moreover, as long as they follow the wishes of King Jin, they will not be in any danger!
…
Two days later.
Li Xuan also took Li Yuan, Li Xiaogong, Li Chengqian, Li Chongyi and others to Qingzhou.
"Master, why did you let the Japanese envoys leave so easily this time?"
In the car, Li Chengqian was still a little confused.
Since those Japanese have bad intentions, they should all be executed directly.
"What good will killing those Japanese do to the Tang Dynasty?"
Li Xuan chuckled lightly and explained slowly: "This matter is already an exchange between countries!"
"Killing those Japanese envoys from Inugami Mita will only give me more land in the Tang Dynasty and increase some fertilizers. However, from now on, in the next few years, the Japanese will not know that these envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty are dead, and they will not send any more to the Tang Dynasty."
Mission.”
"And if the Japanese nobles are allowed to leave with the fine salt, dried pickles, glass and other novel items, the Japanese nobles will definitely send a fleet over again.
Either, bring enough tuition fees and let the Japanese send envoys from the Tang Dynasty to study with me. Or, buy those items on a large scale and give me more money from the Tang Dynasty!
Or, both are possible.
Isn’t it the best outcome to do something that benefits others and ourselves?”
"Furthermore, our Tang Dynasty has never sent a fleet to the Japanese country, and we don't know the sea route between our Datang Dynasty and the Japanese country. Only by letting those Japanese ships run more can we know how to cross this wide ocean.
Arrived in Japan!"
After Li Xuan finished speaking, Li Chengqian, Cheng Chusi and others' eyes lit up.
"Master, do you want those Japanese envoys to lead the way for us?"
"naturally!"
Li Xuan nodded lightly.
"Besides, don't think that the Japanese country is very poor. It is still a country after all. It has gold and silver mines, plus the land, which is a lot of wealth!"
After listening, the eyes of Li Chengqian, Cheng Chusi and others were filled with green light again.
Then, thinking of something, Li Chengqian asked again: "Master, what should we do if the Japanese envoy really comes to our Datang to learn those knowledge and skills and bring them back to the Japanese country?"
"Since it's on the sea, kill it!"
On the side, Cheng Chusi grinned with a fierce look on his face.
"Extremely vulgar!"
Li Xuan glared at Cheng Chusi, "You are so bloodthirsty at such a young age!"
"Master, what should I do if I don't kill?"
Li Chengqian asked.
"Those Japanese missions want to learn the vast knowledge and skills of the Tang Dynasty. It will not be accomplished in a day. And after three or five years, you will not be able to win the Japanese country?
Besides, before the Sui Dynasty, when the Japanese sent envoys to the Tang Dynasty, a group of Japanese envoys had already returned to the Japanese country. This time, we just need to prevent the Japanese from bringing those technical books back to the Japanese country!"
Li Xuan explained with an upright face.
His plot to plot against Japan was no longer just a day or two.
Hearing this, Li Chengqian, Cheng Chusi and others looked at Li Xuan with admiration on their faces.
"My master is still wise!"
…
A few days later, a convoy of people arrived in Qingzhou.
Shipyard!
Chief Yao Cheng, school captain Li Lun, Le Tai and other shipwrights were all at the gate, respectfully welcoming Li Xuan, Li Yuan and others in.
Li Xuan, Li Yuan and others saw a huge steel ship in a huge shipyard.
More than twenty feet long and twelve feet high!
The entire ship is made of fine steel, but the structure of the ship is the same as that of an ordinary Canghao ship.
There are three rows of masts erected on them, with special navy canvas stretched on them.
On both sides, there are also two levels of oar holes left on the upper and lower levels.
On the ship, hundreds of soldiers and boatmen were busy.
"The villain Li Baoliang, the chief officer of Iron Cangbo, please see the Supreme Emperor, His Highness the King of Jin, and the Prince of Hejian County!"
A dark-skinned middle-aged man came over and bowed his hands respectfully to Li Xuan, Li Yuan and others.
As soon as he heard the name, Li Xuan knew that this person must be the illegitimate son of the Li family.
Sure enough, Li Yuan and Li Xiaogong asked Li Baoliang directly without any surprise.
"How fast can such a giant steel ship travel on the sea?"
"Back to the Supreme Emperor, we can travel four hundred miles a day!" Li Baoliang replied quickly.
"Four hundred miles?"
Li Yuan and Li Xiaogong both looked in disbelief.
"Can I give it a try today?"
"As the Emperor orders!"
Li Baoliang bowed his hands in salute.
He has been aboard this steel ship for nearly two months, and finally waited for the Supreme Emperor and His Highness the King of Jin.
"So, I just want to give it a try!" Li Yuan said.
"yes!"
Li Baoliang also responded quickly.
Then, following Li Baoliang's order, all the boatmen and soldiers on the ship quickly stood in their respective positions.
The oars move on both sides.
At the same time, the entire steel giant ship began to shake slightly.
Strange noises came from underneath the huge ship, accompanied by thick black smoke.
"But it got lost?"
Seeing this, Li Yuan, Li Xiaogong and others couldn't help but be shocked.