Soga Ezo lay on the soft couch and watched a group of dancers dancing, which was very comfortable.
After putting Emperor Shumei on the throne, it took several years for Soga Ezo to finally be in great power, all unparalleled.
Now even Emperor Shuming wants to act based on his expression.
Just when Soga Ezo was feeling proud and full of ambition, a samurai walked in, came to Soga Ezo, and said, "Sir, the man who went on an envoy to the Tang Dynasty has returned."
This person is Soga Ezo's confidant Nakano Eiichi. He is not only responsible for protecting Soga Ezo, but also handles some private matters for Soga Ezo.
Soga Ezo was stunned and asked in confusion: "Why didn't they report it in advance when they came back?"
"Sir, all the envoys we sent to the Tang Dynasty were killed. Only one person managed to escape back." Nakano Eiichi said.
Soga Ezo's expression changed, and he shouted in a sinister tone: "Get out, everyone, get out."
The dancing girl bowed in panic and retreated.
"Tell me, what's going on?" Soga Ezo said coldly.
The envoy to the Tang Dynasty was apparently arranged by the emperor, but in fact it was his initiative.
Emperor Shuming is just a puppet now, so he has no time to send Tang envoys to the Tang Dynasty.
"Sir, according to those who escaped, after they arrived in the Tang Dynasty, they were framed by the powerful people of the Tang Dynasty and had conflicts with the aristocratic families of the Tang Dynasty. When they returned, as soon as they boarded the ship, they encountered many assassins. They fought desperately to resist
, but because there were too many people on the other side and suffered heavy casualties, only a few people escaped, and so far only one person has returned." Nakano Eiichi said.
Soga Ezo's face darkened and he asked: "Does the Tang Dynasty agree to Fuso continuing to send Tang envoys to study in the Tang Dynasty?"
He didn't care much about the life or death of those messengers.
What he cares about is whether he can continue to send Tang envoys to the Tang Dynasty to learn the technology of the Tang Dynasty.
As long as they can achieve their goals, those people will die if they die.
"Sir, Datang did not agree." Nakano Eiichi said.
Soga Ezo's face was gloomy, and Fuso's various technologies were very backward. Datang had advanced technologies, which he had always coveted.
As long as they can master those technologies, Fuso will be able to develop rapidly, and even be able to move out of this island and occupy more fertile places.
"Send someone to the Tang Dynasty. Our envoy died in the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty must give an explanation." Soga Ezo said.
"Sir, our envoy was assassinated after boarding the ship. If Datang used this as an excuse, I'm afraid it would be of little use." Nakano Eiichi said hesitantly.
Soga Ezo sneered: "I, Fuso, respect the Tang Dynasty just because I want to learn the technology of the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty is powerful, but they have a fatal weakness. Without a navy, the Tang Dynasty can't help Fuso. This time we sent
If the envoys go, if Datang does not agree, let Datang see how powerful I am, Fusang."
"Yes." Nakano Eiichi hurriedly went down to make arrangements.
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Lin Xuan and his party rested for the night in Yuhang. Early the next morning, after breakfast, they packed their things and prepared to leave for Hangzhou.
Their horses were brought with the ship. Lin Xuan thought that Lu Yuxuan could get rid of her because she had no horses.
Unexpectedly, when they set off, Lu Yuxuan, his master and his servant, got horses from nowhere and still followed him.
Lin Xuan shook his head and said nothing.
Yuhang is more than three hundred miles away from Hangzhou. I hurried on the road early in the morning. I ate some dry food on the way and continued on the road. Finally, I arrived in Hangzhou before dark.
Fan Chengda of the Song Dynasty's "Wujun Chronicle": "The proverb goes: 'Heaven in the sky, Suzhou and Hangzhou on the ground.'" It means that the heaven in the sky is the most beautiful, and the Suhang and Hangzhou on earth are the most beautiful, describing the beauty, prosperity and wealth of Suzhou and Hangzhou.
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Although Chang'an was the largest and most prosperous city in the Tang Dynasty, a large part of it was the capital of the Tang Dynasty.
The land south of the Yangtze River has been a land of fish and rice since ancient times, and it is extremely wealthy. This is prosperity in terms of heritage.
"Master Hou, if it were two months later, Hangzhou would be even more prosperous and beautiful than it is now." Xi Junmai said.
"I can't wait this time. I will definitely come and take a look when I have time in the future. When the time comes, Junmai must do his best to fulfill his friendship as a landlord." Lin Xuan said with a smile.
"must."
The group of people came to the largest inn in Hangzhou and booked all the remaining rooms. There were still more than a hundred people who couldn't accommodate them, so Lin Xuan asked them to stay in a nearby inn.
After settling in, Lin Xuan asked Qiu Fu to prepare the boat, and then planned to take Guo Caiyue to go shopping together.
"Junmai, are your family from Hangzhou?" Lin Xuan asked.
"Back to Lord Marquis, that's right."
"Then you don't have to follow me. Go home and pick up your wife and children. This time you go to Chang'an and you won't be able to come back in a short time." Lin Xuan said.
Xi Junmai said quickly: "Master Hou, Brother Qiu is going to prepare the ship. You must always have someone to protect you. How can my subordinates deal with private matters at this time?"
"Okay, I have so many people protecting me, why should I miss you? This is an order, I must go now." Lin Xuan said.
"Yes." Xi Junmai said.
"etc."
Lin Xuan looked at Guo Caiyue and said: "Choose one of the jewelry I bought that day for you. I haven't been back for a long time, so I have to bring a gift back."
"Master Hou, I can't take it." Xi Junmai said quickly.
He was there when I bought those jewelry. A dozen pieces of jewelry cost nine thousand guan, and the cheapest one cost several hundred guan.
"Here you go, take it."
Guo Caiyue nodded and went back to the room to get the jewelry.
Not long after, Guo Caiyue took a box and handed it to Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan took the box, handed it over, and said, "Go back and pick up people."
Xi Junmai took the box and said gratefully: "Thank you, Mr. Hou."
Guo Caiyue and Lin Xuan walked on the street and asked curiously: "Master Hou, is there anything special about Commander Xi?"
"Why do you ask that?" Lin Xuan laughed.
"Although Lord Marquis is usually kind to others, he is too kind to Commander Xi," Guo Caiyue said.
Although she didn't know how to employ people, not long after Xi Jun bought a new investment, Lin Xuan also made him deputy commander of the personal army because of helping Qiu Fu.
Now he cares about Xi Junmai's family and gives generous gifts.
"Because he is different, you will know later." Lin Xuan said with a smile.
The only reason why he treats Xi Junmai so well is because Xi Junmai is a talented person.
Another reason is that when he chatted with Xi Junmai last time, he almost felt that Xi Junmai was a little unnatural when he talked about home.
He guessed that the brothers were at odds and wanted to help him.
Unlike Chang'an, Hangzhou has a curfew at night, the lights are dim, and it is very lively.
Lin Xuan took Guo Caiyue to play until midnight before returning to the inn.
"Master Hou, you are back."
When Xi Junmai saw Lin Xuan coming back, he hurriedly greeted him, followed by a woman and a child about three or four years old.
The woman was in her mid-twenties. Although she was not beautiful, she had a gentle appearance. She followed Xi Junmai with some restraint.
"Why don't you rest?"
"Master Hou, Zhuo Jing wants to thank Master Hou for the reward." Xi Junmai said.
"Ms. Xi Jiang, a commoner woman, has met the Marquis. Thank you very much for the generous reward."
Lin Xuan waved his hand and said: "No need to be polite, it's getting late, let's go and rest first."