Lin Shen hides in Queyunmen Temple, looking back at Ruoye River.
The Zhuluo people have gone, but Penglai Mountain remains, with old trees and deserted monuments.
Where are the gods? Burning pills next to the well and testing ink near the pond.
There are lotus flowers for ten miles, the breeze is gentle and the water is clear, and the bright moon is in the sky.
——"The Full Moon·Nostalgia for the Past in Kuaiji" by Zhang Kejiu (Yuan Dynasty)
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On this day, in the Linde Hall of the Daming Palace, flags were fluttering, drums and music were blaring, and hundreds of officials lined up. It was obvious at a glance that there was a major state event.
As the general of the palace, Bai Fu wore a purple gold crown on his head, bright silver and bright light armor, and a tiger-winged cloud brocade robe on his shoulders. He stood with his sword and guarded Suzong in a majestic manner.
Today at the court meeting, Suzong personally received the visiting Japanese delegation.
This time the Japanese mission was large in number and of high standard, the largest in history.
The Japanese special envoy rode a purple sedan chair and entered the Daming Palace under the escort of Japanese priests. The Japanese special envoy was Uzuo Hachiman from Kyushu Island Bunzen Kingdom, and paid tribute to the Tang Dynasty on behalf of the Japanese emperor.
Arriving at the square in front of the Linde Hall, Uzuo Hachiman Shingo walked out of the sedan chair with her back hunched over. She was a silver-haired old woman dressed in full attire.
The god Usa Hachiman was revered as a national master by Emperor Junnin. He was ranked first in the Japanese government, equivalent to the rank of the emperor's prince or princess.
The deputy envoy of the Japanese mission is Fujiwara Rika, the saint of the Japanese Yinshi Shrine.
Yinse Shrine is the ancestral temple of the Japanese royal family, and Emperor Junnin of Japan is the incarnation of the "Yinse Great God" in the human world. The status of the saint of Yinse Shrine can be imagined.
Fujiwara Rika is thin and slender, wearing a Japanese-style bun, following behind Uzuo Hachiman God, the birds are coming, her steps are graceful, and her figure is graceful.
"The Japanese comb their hair low and low, while Lian Juan sweeps her eyebrows carefully."
Rika Fujiwara is young and ready to be released, exuding the unique purity of a young girl in her bloom, but her eyes have a vague and icy meaning, like the stars in the sky, distant and mysterious.
Behind Fujiwara Rika is Fu Qingqi, the escort general of the Japanese mission. This man is tall and burly, with single eyelids and small eyes, and a typical Goguryeo appearance.
Bai Fu's eyes were like snow, and he looked coldly at Saint Fusang and the guard general. These two were old rivals, but he didn't expect that they were so emboldened that they dared to go to Chang'an to run wild.
Bai Fu's eyes were fixed on the Fuso Saint, and Fujiwara Rika was also looking at Bai Fu. An imperceptible sneer appeared at the corner of Fujiwara Rika's mouth, which was profound.
Bai Fu had a thought in his mind.
Saint Fuso is not a simple cleric, but a ruthless assassin. Her identity has been exposed, why do she dare to risk her life and go deep into the Tang Dynasty?
Fuso Saint is blessed by the Black Tortoise and Snake. As long as she stays in the waters of Japan, no one can challenge her dominance.
Abandoning the protection of the basalt tortoise and snake, not afraid of the dragon's pond and tiger's den, he forced his way into the capital. Is it possible that there is some mysterious power in Chang'an that makes him confident?
When something goes wrong, there must be a monster.
Thinking of this, Bai Fu put away his scornful heart. He had a feeling that this woman's public appearance was definitely not as simple as paying tribute. There must be a deep meaning.
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Although Uzuo Hachiman was the national master of the Japanese state, he knelt down and worshiped the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty in strict accordance with the etiquette of the Tang Dynasty, with a respectful and humble attitude. This made Suzong feel good about him.
Seeing that the god Uzuo Hachiman was old, Emperor Suzong made an exception and gave him a seat.
Zuo Sanqi's constant attendant Abe Nakamaro was an envoy from Japan to Tang Dynasty in the fifth year of Emperor Xuanzong's reign (717). As an interpreter, he accompanied Uzuo Hachiman God.
Shinto Uzuo Hachiman said: "Some time ago, there were some misunderstandings between our country and the Celestial Empire. I came to the Tang Dynasty this time to resolve the misunderstanding.
Fusang is a foreign country on the sea and does not know the etiquette of China. If it offends me, please ask the heaven to be magnanimous and ignore the past grudges."
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Uzuo Hachiman was obviously fully prepared and described the Battle of Tsushima as a misunderstanding:
The joint fleet of the Jiangnan clan of the Tang Dynasty and Dashi went to Silla Sea Trade. The Japanese navy mistook it for Dashi pirates and sent troops to intercept it. The two sides had an encounter in the waters of Tsushima Island.
For many important officials in the imperial court, the Japanese country was far away on an outlying island, isolated in a corner, and was unable to pose a threat to the Tang Dynasty.
What's more, because of Shi Siming's rebellion, the Tang Dynasty had too much time to take care of itself, so how could it have the ability to raise troops against the Japanese country?
The Japanese state lowered its status and paid tribute to the Tang Dynasty, which just gave the Tang court a step down and allowed the empire to end the matter with dignity.
Many important ministers wore their long beards tied together and nodded frequently, readily accepting this self-deceptive rhetoric.
Bai Fu put his hand on the hilt of the sword and stood at the side of the hall. He looked at the faces of all the officials in the hall, feeling quite sad that everyone was drunk alone and I was awake alone.
"The Japanese are so ambitious that one day you will know."
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While Bai Fu was looking at the Japanese mission, Fuso Saint Fujiwara Rika lowered her head and secretly observed everything in the Linde Hall.
Although she had already figured out the layout of Chang'an from various intelligences, Rika Fujiwara was still extremely shocked when she saw the Daming Palace of the Tang Empire today.
The majestic Danfeng Gate is the south gate of the Daming Palace. It has a majestic appearance and is undoubtedly the "No. 1 gate in the world".
Passing through the Danfeng Gate and ascending the long Dragon's Tail Road, the majestic Hanyuan Hall suddenly appears in front of you like the sun rising. "Looking up at the Jade Seat, it's like being in the sky."
Hanyuan Hall is located at the southern edge of Longshou Plain, on the crest of the city. Here, "the south is as close as one's palm, and the city can be seen overlooking it."
The Hanyuan Hall is majestic and spectacular, with corridors on the left and right connecting the Xiangluan and Qifeng pavilions. The two pavilions are located in the east and west, forming a concave plane with the main hall, enclosing an open space of about 200 feet in front of the main hall, and the momentum is extremely magnificent.
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Go north through Xuanzheng Gate, Zichen Gate, and finally reach Linde Hall.
Linde Hall is built on a large two-story stone platform. The main hall, the front and rear halls, and the east and west pavilions are connected by arc-shaped flying bridges. The auxiliary halls are staggered, reflecting the majesty and magnificence of the main hall.
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These magnificent palaces set off the wealth and prosperity of the Tang Empire and the supreme majesty of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.
Compared with Chang'an, Luoyang and Fusang, the capitals of the past dynasties were less than one state and county in Datang.
Fujiwara Rika finally understood why so many envoys to the Tang Dynasty stayed in Chang'an and never returned, preferring to live in Chang'an for the rest of their lives.
However, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty sitting on the dragon throne didn't seem to be anything special. Fujiwara Rika took a sneak peek while worshiping. She saw that this middle-aged man wearing a dragon robe had gray hair on his temples and looked tired. He was far from the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty in the portrait.
The courage of the world.
The young prince sitting in front of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty had a powdered face and handsome eyebrows, but his expression was dull and unsmiling. He had no trace of the suave and romantic style of the scribes of the Tang Dynasty, which showed that he was extremely depressed inside.
Not only that, Fujiwara Rika also observed that the young prince glanced at him from time to time. Once he looked back, he immediately shifted his gaze, looking at his nose, nose and heart, pretending to be sitting upright.
Fujiwara Rika sneered in her heart. She had seen many such frivolous men, but she didn't expect that the prince of the Tang Dynasty would be so unbearable.
Fujiwara Rika secretly had an idea: This trip to the palace was worthwhile. This prince was the meeting gift presented to her by the Tang Dynasty.
When Fujiwara Rika was making triumphant calculations, she felt a familiar murderous aura enveloping her, like a gleam on her back, as if it were real.
Fujiwara Rika raised her eyes and saw that behind the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, there was a young general in white robes and silver armor standing with his sword in his hand, his eyes as sharp as an eagle.
Seeing Fujiwara Rika looking back, the young man looked at her calmly, with a smile on his lips and a look of contempt on his face.
Fujiwara Rika frowned slightly, feeling a lot of hatred in her heart: "Bai Fu, don't be complacent, I'm just here for you. This trip to Chang'an, I will definitely let you die without a burial place!"
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After the audience, the Japanese delegation presented a national gift to Suzong, which was a spirit turtle. This little turtle was white in color with red eyes. It was very rare and was regarded as "auspicious."
It is a custom in China that only when the emperor implements virtuous policies, will God show auspiciousness.
Suzong was overjoyed when he saw it. The auspiciousness came at the right time. With the current wars and the world in ruins, he needed God's affirmation of his governance.
After the pilgrimage, Suzong ordered Abe Nakamaro, the permanent servant of Zuo Sanqi, to serve as the deputy to the Minister of Honglu Temple and be responsible for receiving the Japanese envoys.
Abe Nakamaro was extremely happy to see people coming from his homeland and accepted the order happily.