The next day, in a corner outside Tianxing City in Dongning Prefecture, Meng Fan, who was the envoy of the Tang Dynasty in China and was stationed in foreign vassals all year round, was worshiped as the Prime Minister of Honglu Temple. He was also looking for a concubine from the Yin people with brown skin on his right arm.
As the curtains were lifted outside, I woke up with some difficulty to the continuous daylight.
According to the system of the dynasty, there are generally three yamen that are qualified to participate in external affairs: the Ministry of Rites, the Fan Affairs Council and the Honglu Temple. Among them, the Ministry of Rites is responsible for the exchange of tributes from foreign countries, and the Fan Affairs Council and the Zongfan Yuan assist the princes.
It is a foreign vassal; while the status of Honglu Temple is much more embarrassing.
Later, even the titles of various Tibetan people, that is, the ceremonial orders, were replaced by the bachelors and foreign attendants sent by the outside world. They could manage the quadrangle, state guesthouse and other facilities; host banquets, comfort the sick, and prepare for suburban sacrifices and the like.
It has a huge responsibility; but since Taixing was reformed, Honglu Temple has another responsibility.
Regarding whether to serve as a foreign vassal with Chang'an, the princes entered the memorial hall, and the corresponding representative of the Chinese Dynasty was stationed in the foreign vassal; with the titles of ambassador, deputy ambassador, consul general, consul, charge d'affaires, and associate director, he set up a permanent embassy in the foreign vassal. The Lord requested to attend on behalf of the Chinese Dynasty.
Local festivals, weddings, funerals and other major events.
Therefore, under normal circumstances, it is a job with both risks and opportunities for those who have no hope of official career. If you are not lucky, you will be assigned to Western Tianzhu, or the Kunlun Sea countries, or Shanzhou in the south.
Is it really the unbearable heat and the drudgery of being with wild beasts?
It is easy to get sunburnt all over, or even accidentally catch an illness and be buried in a foreign country. If it is better, otherwise, in the countries of South Tianzhu/Nanhai, there are already quite civilized princes and vassal mansions; just leave the city and run around.
, at least there is no problem in enjoying a privileged life that is superior to others.
Not only will he be able to wait until his term is over and return to China, but he will also be able to return home with a lot of money as a gift from the local feudal lord. What's even better is that even if it takes several months to travel to the land of Australia, Macao and New Zealand, it will take several months.
The ocean is vast; but fortunately, compared to those island vassals, the territory is vast and the products are abundant;
Therefore, in addition to the courtesy and management of the local princes and foreign vassals, just use the official ships that regularly travel to the Celestial Dynasty, and bring some special local products, you can also ensure that you have a breeze when you arrive, and you can be transported by car and ship when you leave. In theory, there is a good job / advantage.
, otherwise he will be regarded as the outer ring princes of the Pingfan of the Celestial Dynasty.
Because it is close enough to the Central Plains, we can often enjoy the convenience of common customs and constant transportation among the Xia Dynasty, and we often have the opportunity to rush to pay tribute during the annual festivals of the country and receive some festival gifts in time.
Among them, according to the orientation of east, west, north, and south, they are divided into three, six, and nine grades, each with their own differences. The most bitter and cold is the princes of Beisai, who are said to have endless meat and milk at the end of the month, and the farts they eat are smelly; the second most bitter and cold is known as the sky.
There are no sunny days in Nanzhong/Annan princes. There is a lot of rain that can float people, but there is no food and minerals are extremely rich.
As for Yizhou Island, where the coastal sect/Donghai official office is located, it is undoubtedly not the most fertile island; because it is so close to China, it only takes a day and a half to cross the sea and have fun on the shore.
Just like Hainan Island, I want to be a man with my tail between my legs in the powerful and powerful Nanhai Palace.
The island is also very rich and productive. Apart from excessive rainfall and occasional visits from storms, it is a place with a favorable climate. Many princes and vassals from the East China Sea regularly contribute to and visit the island. Merchants from the South China Sea pass by in transit.
It brings an unusually rich and colorful array of exotic objects and people of all kinds.
Therefore, it took a lot of effort for Meng Fan to get that position. I want to know, for example, there are at least 700 or 800 envoy positions for princes and vassals sent to foreign vassals during the Ming Dynasty; but most of them were occupied by the imperial court.
Certified disciples of the four holy bloodlines of Confucius, Mencius, Yan and Zeng.
This means that in addition to the sage Zhou Gong enshrined in the Confucian Temple, there are also the descendants of Yasheng, Fusheng, Zongsheng and Shusheng. Among them, the disciples of the Kong family are active in Xinzhou/Beijuluzhou, responsible for education and guidance.
The remnants of the local Yin people returned to the Xia Dynasty. The Meng family members asked whether they could civilize the native barbarians in the islands.
The descendants of the Yan family, mostly in South Tianzhu and East Tianzhu, together with the local Buddhist guardian army, went against the heretics (Brahmin sects) to cut down mountains and destroy temples to rectify the source; while the Zeng family went the furthest,
It is said that he has preached to the barbarians of Kunlun in the south of Shanzhou.
Meng Fan, as a side branch of the Meng family, was able to get such a good job. In addition to his family background and background, where four generations of his ancestors and grandchildren had traveled to foreign vassals, he had a bit of luck; therefore, in that position, he didn't have to think about it.
If you want a promotion, just ask if you can earn it if you stay a few more years.
As he pulled up and stood up, the dark-skinned concubine from Yin Dynasty in his sleep was wrapped around her like a snake. It also made his waist and eyes involuntarily feel pain. Is the concubine from the south of New Zealand?
The small continental city-state still retains the ancient tradition of killing people for sacrifice and sharing food.
It was not until they were pacified by the holy army called by Kong from the sea that they changed their tune and abolished the ancient human sacrifices, creating a fanatical and obedient people in the east of the Chinese ethics. And the two women were the daughters of the local sacrifices, so Xiaozai
The legs, feet, and waist that have been exercised are exceptionally strong and strong.
When the love is intense, it is even more like the ecstasy that is entangled and strangled by a snake; but as a price, when he gets up, he doesn't even have the strength to get dressed; he can support his waist and let the maids play with him. Until the moment east,
As one of the counselors of the Tibetan embassy, he suddenly rushed in in a panic and said:
"Brother, I've invited you to the office! But the imperial guards are coming at the door." "What?" Meng Fan couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then he went to the left and right and shouted loudly: "Quickly, change clothes with him.
The formal attire at the bottom of the box; the unopened set of accessories, all together..."
After all, as a veteran envoy family for more than four generations, how come he doesn't know the stakes and risks involved. Like the kind of sect and vassal princes who are pastors of Tiandong, how can they be safe for a long time?
It is an extremely dangerous event as soon as it occurs; just like the inheritance crisis of the previous generation.
The princess who stayed in the capital for a long time unexpectedly died in the bed; because he claimed to be young and strong, he did not appoint a heir apparent in advance. It turned out that the direct brothers who were in charge of the feudal affairs and the commoners had a long-standing feud.
, a short and fierce battle for the throne broke out directly outside Dongning Mansion...
It also involved most of the vassals, ministers and vassals directly under Yizhou. Initially, it was not necessary to rely on the imperial court to send troops across the sea from the Yangzhou Dudufu in the southeast to quell the foreign chaos on the island; to escort the contemporary princess designated by the imperial court.
, took control of Dongning Mansion; but the then Governor-General of Yizhou was in bad luck.
First, he was robbed many times by the rebellious members of the royal family, who forced him to witness and declare that he was the arrogant master of the royal family. Then, because of his initial refusal to obey, the rebels killed his concubine and his wife.
Wai Zhaizi also had his ear cut off and suffered several wounds from the knife.
Although the general came to the East in the end, he left a lifelong psychological shadow; even if the court praised his loyalty, his face changed after hearing about Yizhou, and he would rather retire than come back.
.That’s why there was a series of subsequent succession games and Meng Fan’s reign.
After all, the imperial court's demands for their foreign envoys are not high. They only want their righteous status in the court to be intact, and minor flaws will not matter. In other words, the imperial court's demands are not high.
Their personal ability, the court needs more loyalty and integrity at critical moments.
In the long history of history, Ban Dingyuan, who devoted himself to the army, will always be like a phoenix; but if Su Wu, the shepherd, has unparalleled integrity, and the ice and snow will not destroy his ambition, or if Zhang Qian, with his indomitable will, pierces through the Western Regions, will thousands of people have the same fate?
Envoys of the state and dynasty are one of the ancient goals and idols that can be aspired to and imitated.
With that resolute mind, Meng Fan was escorted by a group of guards to the front hall of Futing Palace. He heard a clear and resonant voice coming from inside: "Who agrees? Who disagrees?"
.Following this was the sound of people bowing and saluting: "I respectfully obey the order of Di Dong."
Afterwards, a group of accompanying ministers, officials and foreign servants in blue and crimson robes filed out in groups, but most of them did not dare to raise their heads, whispered, and scattered away after receiving orders. Immediately afterwards, No Time was
Meng Fan, who was introduced outside the hall, saw the "Prince" Tonghai walking outside the hall.
And Mrs. Rong Hua, who was walking beside her in a rich dress, described as quiet and luxurious. Meng Fan couldn't help but be a little surprised. According to the gossip he heard, the Mrs. Rong Hua, the only remaining person in the back house, was not so popular with the prince.
;How come they are so harmonious, and what happened in it?
However, he smelled the faint smell of blood again, and suddenly he realized: It seemed that something unspeakable had just happened in the court. And because the prince rarely showed up, Meng Fan met him once.
At that time, it was probably on the first day of the lunar month a year ago that we only saw each other for a moment.
Although he does not look like the frail and sickly person in the rumors, he is still wrapped in a thick hooded fur. His face is blue and red, his eye sockets are sunken, and his eyes are sinister and unapproachable. However, if we see you again tomorrow, it seems vaguely not that.
The man has become tall and strong, with bright eyes and a profound bearing.
Just like whether it is hidden in the mist, a lonely and bleak waning moon that makes people stay away from it gradually bids farewell to the autumn sun that always hangs high and shines brightly.
In other words, is that what most people think is the physical appearance and demeanor that a noble prince with a high status in the world should have? No, what he can't see is Fang, Zhu Tou, Liang Zai and Cao Jing.
There was still a faint residue, and the blood spattered by the impact could not be dealt with.
"Zuo Cheng, the Commander-in-Chief of Yizhou and the Master of Ceremonies of Honglu Temple, has met the Crown Prince Tonghai." Meng Fan, holding the staff in his leg, tried to straighten his body and nodded slightly to the young people present: "I don't know Crown Prince
Suddenly summoned, what kind of advice can I ask?"
"..." The young man didn't immediately shut up, so he glanced sideways at Mrs. Rong Hua beside him, and then slowly spoke up: "A major event happened in Dongning Mansion just now. I want to ask the envoy to go through it.
Inform the court as soon as possible!" Immediately, a drafted document was sent to Meng Fan.
"What, there are actually people who secretly gathered gang members in an attempt to overthrow the government." At the next moment, Meng Fan couldn't help but change his face and lost his voice: "They colluded with the monsters in Dongtu, Dongdu secretly murdered Tonghai Gong, and in the
Last month, Li Ying Wai He and Dong tried to launch a coup to seize the palace!"
"Then since the prince and his wife are both here safely, the conspiracy of the chaos has been put down, right?" However, at the next moment, his scalp was numb and he slowly calmed down in his mind. Donglai said with a polite fake smile.
: "Congratulations to the crown prince, madam, it is the blessing of the Tang Dynasty that the royal family is blessed."
"There are a lot of henchmen that need to be solved, and we have to rely on envoys." The "Crown Prince" present here said again: "Although the rebel party has been destroyed as a result of the conspiracy, there are still a lot of party members scattered throughout Yizhou.
At this point, if we need to pursue and capture him later, we might be afraid of a desperate counterattack."
"According to the wishes of the Crown Prince, do you plan to use the power of the imperial court to suppress the rebels?" Meng Fan couldn't help but frown slightly when he heard this, and said with some hesitation: "I'm afraid that would be some hindrance. The imperial court has no precedent, and it is not within my duties.
Among them!"
"No, I just hope that the imperial court can be informed in time through envoys, so as to avoid a slight commotion outside Yizhou and be mentally prepared." The prince wrote lightly: "If we can issue sea arrest documents and offer rewards, blockade and pursuit
It would be better to take the cocoa thief who is absconding on the shore."
"If this is the case, I have received the imperial order, and I have no shirking responsibility. Please rest assured, Your Majesty." Meng Fan breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this: at least it is not the situation he was most worried about. "I would like to ask the office to use a seal to make a copy later.
Along with my memorial, please forward it to the imperial court."
Then, Meng Fan warmly invited Dong to review in front of the palace. I came from a team composed of guards outside the palace and the city garrison. Then Meng Fan, as an envoy, was led to another place outside the city.
In a manor, I saw with my own eyes the corpses of giant beasts and ghosts that were seized and displayed in public.
When he basically determined the general truth and finally returned outside the embassy, he found an antique small rattan box outside the room, and inside the box was wrapped in a silk sleeve, with columns stacked in rows.
The golden color appeared in his mouth. As a result, Meng Fan's original determination became even stronger.
However, at the other end of Yizhou Island, outside Yilan Prefecture, to the east of a city fortress deep in the Central Mountains, a young man in Chinese clothes with a pale red face and a thin face was also standing in front of a grotesquely sprawling giant tree of flesh and blood.
He stared blankly at the blurry outline wrapped like fetal membranes.
"Wait... just wait a little longer..."
"I am the one who can...produce heirs for him..."
However, as if he was responding to his words, the unknown liquid wrapped in the huge fetal membrane suddenly rippled, and then it was revealed closely, a human figure curled up in a ball, like a baby. Then, soon, it appeared again
Under the influence of the giant tree of flesh and blood, he fell into deep sleep again.
At the same time, in several deep pits where the eastern roots of the giant flesh-and-blood tree penetrated, waves of unknown whines and unconscious calls for help were heard again.