After asking for his name, Ximen Qing knew that the young eunuch was called Sugawara Takauchika.
The surname Sugawara seemed very familiar, but Ximen Qing couldn't remember it for a while.
It has to be said that the Chinese proficiency of this young eunuch Sugawara has already surpassed that of Kinoshita Tokichiro, who had just learned it for a few months. Ximen Kei thought that perhaps it was because he had been an official in Dazaifu for a long time and often came into contact with the merchants of the Song Dynasty.
But when everyone got off the boat and the commander of Dazaifu appeared in front of him, Ximen Qing realized that he had thought wrong.
This commander-in-chief has a majestic appearance, a big body and a thick waist, but he can't even speak a complete sentence in Chinese. It took him a long time to scratch his head to hold back a few words. He must have eaten all the food in his head.
"My lord, what a fool!"
Ximen Qing pondered for a long time before he figured out that "Chihan" meant "eating", which made him feel as if he was laughing or laughing.
Fortunately, the commander-in-chief could still accurately say his name, Fujiwara Koyama.
Looking at the figure, it’s really a small mountain![
Seeing Ximen Qing's somewhat dissatisfied look, Young Inspector Sugawara hurriedly explained: "My lord, I want to welcome Lord Ximen to a banquet at Dazaifu."
Sugawara Takachi's explanation made Fujiwara Koyama curse in a low voice in Japanese.
"I think Mr. Young Prisoner is too busy." Kinoshita Tokichiro translated in Ximen Qing's ear.
Ximen Qing chuckled. It was obvious that Mr. Sugawara, the young eunuch, was a man of real talent and learning, while the commander of "Little Mountain" was just a fool. He probably suppressed this young eunuch a lot on weekdays.
Ximen Qing thought for a while, then asked the prodigal Yan Qing to take out the ultimatum: "Commander, please read the ultimatum!"
Fujiwara Koyama moved his body with some difficulty, spread out his fingers as thick as ham sausage, and took the ultimatum.
Fujiwara Koyama knew the ultimatum, but the Chinese text on it recognized him, Fujiwara Koyama, but he, Fujiwara Koyama, did not.
Some Chinese.
The commander-in-chief did not hesitate much, but re-closed the document and handed it to Takauchi Sugawara who was standing next to him. At the same time, he muttered something in his mouth, seemingly for Takauchi Sugawara to read it.
Sugawara Takashi held the document respectfully, sighed secretly, and then opened it with trembling fingers.
For him, the most frightening thing is to read in the ultimatum that the Song Dynasty asked Japan for various rare things as a state, or wrote words such as "return" in a very arrogant manner.
Not far behind Ximen Qing, scholar Xiao Rang and jade-arm craftsman Jin Dajian looked at each other. This ultimatum was written by the two of them, and it was no longer the original one.
Although it is unlikely, it would still be a bit tricky if someone questioned it.
Ximen Qing, on the other hand, looked at the scenery of Hakata with great interest. At this time, all the ships had begun to unload their cargo. The journey was smooth and there were some thrills, which made the businessmen feel happy from the bottom of their hearts. At this time, they had begun to unload their cargo. The goods were unloaded by Japanese porters, and they were waiting to be sold at a good price.
Of course, no one would know that most of the cargo on this fleet was actually a reward arranged by Zhao Ji, an official of the Song Dynasty today.[
Ximen Qing has entrusted Zou Hong to take care of this part. After a detailed discussion on the boat, Ximen Qing felt that instead of finding a way to "sell the stolen goods" by himself, it would be better to simply leave it to Zou Hong, and part of the money obtained would be used. In Ximen Qing's Japanese strategy.
Sugawara Takashi looked back and forth three times, his surprise and joy were beyond words. He closed the document and asked someone to put it away. A "Sir Ximen!" woke Ximen Qing out of his reverie.
"What? Do you have anything else to ask about Juvenile Sugawara?"
Ximen Qing asked in a lazy voice.
"No! Please, sir!" Takachi Sugawara shook his head decisively and made a gesture of invitation.
This document is really too difficult. It does not regard Japan as a small vassal country at all, but seriously establishes equal relations and carries out trade and trade.
Takauchika Sugawara couldn't believe it, but he couldn't help but believe it.
Lord Ximen came here to negotiate with Japan on behalf of the Song Dynasty official family and launch large-scale trade as soon as possible.
This made Takauchika Sugawara feel that his life had not been in vain.
Dazaifu has a very strong architectural style of the Tang Dynasty. In fact, it is not just the architecture, but also the clothing, etc. If you put this Sugawara Takauchika into the Tang Dynasty, he would be a real scholar.
Of course, no matter what clothes Fujiwara Koyama wears, it is just a piece of cloth.
After entering the gate of Dazaifu, Takaki Sugawara took a leave of absence, picked up his robe and went eastward in a puff of smoke.
Regarding Sugawara Takachi's actions, Fujiwara Koyama was very unhappy and shook his big head that was about to leak oil, and continued to move forward slowly.
Kikuko told Ximen Qing that Master Sugawara was so happy that he wanted to go to Tenmangu Shrine in the east to comfort his ancestors.
At the end, Kikuko said with emotion: "Tenmangu Shrine is dedicated to Sugawara Michizane. This young eunuch seems to be a direct descendant of Michizane. No wonder he is very knowledgeable."
Hearing Kikuko talk about Sugawara Michizane, Ximen Qingcai suddenly remembered. No wonder he felt familiar when he heard the name Sugawara. This Sugawara Michizane can be said to be the god of learning and calligraphy in Japan, and a great scholar in the Heian period. .
However, Ximen Qing remembered Sugawara Michizane not because of his knowledge, but because he was harmed by the slander of the traitorous officials at that time, and was demoted to a remote place, where he died in depression.
Not long after this man's death, a strange thing happened on his birthday. At that time, the emperor convened officials in Qingliangden Hall to discuss whether to pray for rain. Unexpectedly, dark clouds suddenly came and thunderstorms poured down. Qingliangdian Hall was struck directly by lightning and was struck by lightning. Many traitorous officials died.
Although the emperor was not injured, he witnessed the whole incident with his own eyes and was so shocked that he died three months later.
A lightning strike occurred in the emperor's residence. The social impact of this strange incident was quite large. Therefore, the popular saying is that Sugawara Michizane was so resentful that his soul caused trouble and controlled thunder and lightning. Later, he was awarded the title of "Thunder God" because of this incident. "The title is simply incredible.
It now seems that Sugawara Michizane was demoted to Hakata Dazaifu, and his descendants also thrived here.
"My lord please!"
Fujiwara Koyama was a little out of breath. He usually traveled in a sedan chair. Today, he originally prepared a sedan chair, but he didn't expect that the envoy of the Song Dynasty came all the way in high spirits. He couldn't get into the sedan chair by himself.
Accompanying Ximen Qing were the drummer Shi Qian, the prodigal Yan Qing, the master scholar Xiao Rang, the scar-faced tiger Liu Renzhong and others, as well as An Daoquan, Juzi and his wife, Kinoshita Tokichiro, and more than ten people.
Seats had already been set up in the main hall. After Ximen Qing and others took their seats, Fujiwara Koyama also sat down carefully, his body weighing down the whole floor groaning.
Kinoshita Tokichiro was very excited. When he left Japan, he was still a Japanese untouchable who had no way to survive and worked as a handyman on a Song ship. But now even the commander-in-chief of Dazaifu looked at him with admiration.
Who told him that he had now transformed into a dignified deputy envoy of the Song Dynasty, and was on an envoy to Japan with Lord Ximen?
"Come here, serve the wine! Serve the food!"
Fujiwara Koyama muttered and clapped his fat hands. It was obvious that he had spent a lot of energy just now and was somewhat hungry.
Ximen Qing was not interested in the dishes and drinks that were served, especially the wine, which was not even as good as village brew.
Looking around, An Daoquan lifted his nose and sniffed, not even interested in reaching for the wine glass. Juzi gently moved the wine glass aside for him, and took a piece of fish breast from the plate next to An Daoquan.
Xiao Rang, a master scholar, even spit out the wine he drank, frightening the woman serving next to him with a pale face.
Fujiwara Koyama drank heavily. It was obvious that the wine was to his liking. He drank two or three glasses before randomly picking up a piece of meat and chewing it in his mouth.
Fortunately, Ximen Qing had developed the habit of carrying some small bottles of Jingyangchun wherever he went, so he simply asked Scarface Tiger Liu Renzhong to pick up two small bottles and share them with everyone.
For a moment, the banquet that was supposed to welcome the envoys of the Song Dynasty turned into a banquet. While drinking, Fujiwara Koyama muttered: "This guy Gao Qin clearly knows that I can't speak Chinese, but he didn't come over for a long time. He is clearly trying to embarrass me!"
When spring begins in Jingyang, good things will come naturally, and good taste will come naturally.
“Good wine!”
Takachi Sugawara walked in excitedly from outside the palace, and smelled an unprecedented aroma of wine outside the door, which made him couldn't help but praise him.
"Since Young Inspector Sugawara is interested, you can give it a try."
Ximen Qing smiled and asked the maid to bring him a cup of Jing Yangchun.
"I was going to shamelessly ask Lord Ximen for it, but I'm not polite anymore."
Sugawara Gaoqin did not sit down, so he raised his neck and drank the cup of Jingyangchun in one gulp. He felt that the entrance was very slippery and the aftertaste was poor, so he suddenly asked: "Could this be Bianliang Jingyangchun?"
Ximen Qing nodded silently, and Kinoshita Tokichiro next to him interrupted: "Young Master is a good judge, but I'm afraid I don't know that this Jingyangchun is brewed by my master."
"That's true!" Takachi Sugawara looked shocked: "I have only occasionally heard merchants mention the good name of this wine before, but I didn't expect that it was brewed by Lord Ximen!"
After speaking, Sugawara Takachi straightened his clothes and bowed respectfully to Ximen Qing: "Thank you, Ximen-sama, for brewing such a fine wine for the world."
Ximen Qing was not polite. He accepted the gift and said with a smile: "Young Master Sugawara, please take your seats. I still have plenty of this wine on board. I will ask someone to send you two jars later."
"Seriously?" Sugawara Takauchika's face turned red, whether because of the wine or excitement, and he bowed deeply: "Thank you, Mr. Ximen!"
"Takauchika Sugawara! Didn't you see that I'm still here? I actually didn't say a word to the envoy of the Song Dynasty. Does that mean you don't take me seriously?"
Fujiwara Koyama kept watching from the side, and when he saw that Sugawara Takachichi was familiar with him, he was so angry that he even dropped his wine glass on the ground.
"Lord Commander"
Sugawara Takauchika didn't explain, he just nodded slightly in greeting, flicked his sleeves, and found a place to sit opposite Ximen Kei.