The Struggle of the Reborn Prince

Husala had great expectations for this "commissioned mission" because they had not had a good life over the years. Due to the continuous expansion of the Black Khanate (Western Liao), they were on the verge of annexation by them.

It is said that the king was ready to surrender to the Black Khanate. He knew that the Black Khanate was the former Liao Kingdom, and they had become mortal enemies with Song. Once it came true, the wealth path would be broken. So this time he brought a hundred of them.

Take more tributes and prepare to make a big profit.

As soon as they arrived in Gaochang, they knew that they had rebelled against the Song Dynasty. They had sent troops to conquer, so Husala dared not call herself a tribute envoy to the Song Dynasty, but a businessman who went to Mobei. After passing Altai, they discovered Mobei.

He was also in the middle of a war. The Song army had already captured Zhenzhou and was fighting with the tribes in the north of Mo. The specific situation was unknown. Of course, he did not dare to expose his purpose and hid the books of the country to avoid the Tatars and enter the south of the Mo.

Not only did the journey be difficult, Husala was also in his heart. Once the people of the Song Dynasty knew that Yutian was going to surrender to the Hei Khanate, then he was an enemy, not a friend, wouldn't it be a joke? Fortunately, they entered the territory of the Song Dynasty

As soon as he showed his book abroad, he was warmly welcomed and was treated with the guests, which finally made him feel relieved. The prosperity and prosperity of the resurrected Song Dynasty made him feel that he had bet right and firmly believed that he would be able to do this time.

Make a lot of money!

With the guidance of governments from all over the Song Dynasty, the Khotan delegation successfully entered the Central Plains, but good luck seemed to end there. After being charged a "high" fee by Zhengzhou Inn, he rushed to the next inn, this time.

He was actually refused to enter. Whether he showed his letter of abroad or found a local government, he failed to solve the problem. Moreover, the official attitude was very cold and he treated him as an ordinary businessman. Before leaving, he also reminded him to fill the tariffs so as not to worry about himself.

Husara hit a wall one after another and felt that things were a little bad. This was not the way of hospitality in the Song Dynasty. It was obvious that she did not take him seriously. But now she would definitely be unwilling to let him return to China.

I went to the Song Dynasty with great difficulty, and even those goods could not be thrown into my hands. Think about it, maybe it was my future in a few years, and those local officials would have long been unreasonable. If I entered the capital, things might have a turnaround. Anyway, the capital city

It's not far away, so why not try your luck.

But it is not easy to walk a hundred miles than a thousand miles. You can’t stay in the inn anymore, and there is no free meal. Don’t mention the soldiers who are escorting the soldiers. You will always be inexplicably investigated on the way.

This made Husala both worried and puzzled. But the officials of the Song Dynasty knew very well, who made him appear in front of the emperor at an inappropriate time and was criticized by the emperor again, so that he could deceive the Song Dynasty to give him a gift.

Typically, the two chief officials of the Ministry of Rites were severely rebuked by the emperor for this. No matter how brave he was, no one dared to commit crimes against the wind to make things boring. They were all stern and stricter on the basis of following the rules!

The Khotan delegation finally entered the capital, but didn't bother to appreciate the prosperity of Bianjing. Husara hurried to Honglu Temple to report to submit the national letter to deliver tribute. Sure enough, the quality of the Beijing officials was much better than that of the local government.

A lieutenant welcomed him warmly, but told him that the Kingdom of Khotan and the Song Dynasty had no subordinate relations and had not formally established diplomatic relations. Therefore, he did not recognize his identity as an envoy, and asked him to bring back the tribute.

. At the same time, he suggested that he go to Xiangguo Temple or Maxing Street to find a stall to sell the goods. He exchanged some food and went home early.

The last glimmer of hope was shattered, and Husara was completely stunned. He didn't understand why Da Song, who had always wanted to save face, rejected such a good extra. Could it be that they no longer staged the annual drama of the nations coming to court?

Look around. It turns out that there are more than one person who has encountered the same experience. The "entiaries" from Siam, Annan, Sulu, Nanzhang and other countries are also squatting at the door in a daze and are at a loss! But they all understand the direction of the Song Dynasty.

It has changed...

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The people in the capital also quickly discovered the changes this year. The high Aoshan was not built in front of Xuanhe Gate like in previous years, and countless colorful sheds were built, but there were several flower beds more than before. And the ancestors who worshiped the ancestors and returned to the capital.

The emperor also chose to sneak into the city at midnight. It is said that the officials did not want to disturb the people. In the next few days, the emperor did not take a car around the streets as usual, but it was reported that the emperor's light carriage inspected Anjifang and Juyang one after another.

In the end, clothing and food were given, and a special fund was allocated to renovate and improve the conditions of the house after the New Year.

On the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, the emperor went to the Inhabitant Army outside the city to visit the disabled soldiers in previous wars, promising that the government would support them for the rest of their lives. He also issued an edict to increase the pension for the fallen soldiers and improve the lives of their families and their children.

During the enrollment of the school, the emperor took care of the imperial examination. In the following days, the emperor went to the craftsman camp of the Ministry of Works, the Imperial College, the various guilds in the capital and the garrisons in the capital, and sent a large amount of New Year's goods...

The emperor frequently visited the grassroots to express condolences and proposed measures to improve people's livelihood, which of course won the support of the general public. However, some people also found that the emperor did not visit any Taoist temple this year, burned incense and prayed for blessings in the temple, and the concubines in the palace did not send them to him like in previous years.

The money for incense is as good as the other side. The ministers cannot understand the emperor's pulse for a while and dare not act rashly, which makes the days when the temples make money, but the business is quiet. The money received is less than 30% of the past, which makes the monks and Taoists inevitably

I was worried that the policy of giving preferential treatment to monks has changed since the beginning of the year.

Sure enough, the news came out soon. The emperor had instructed the Secretariat to merge with the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Revenue. The Ministry of Personnel canceled the Taoist ranks that had been implemented for many years. Officials at all levels were not allowed to take up the position of temples and temples. The land granted by the state over the years was reclaimed, and local prefectures and counties were placed.

The Lingxiao Temple property established in that year was reclaimed and rebuilt into school museums at all levels. The land was classified as school museums, and the output was used for the expenses of rural schools and county schools.

As soon as the news came out, the 'gods' were in panic. They had lived a life like a god in the past few years. Not only did they receive the national salary, they also used large tracts of land to hire tenants to farm and collect rent, and they did not have to pay a penny to the state.

Taxes became big landlords and parasites attached to the body of the Song Dynasty. Of course, they were unwilling to lose their former privileges and petitioned the Supreme Emperor's Catholic Lord to protect the rights of the monks and Taoists. But unexpectedly, they always

The leader of Chongdao refused to speak out. At this moment, he had long realized how ridiculous his behavior was. He did not give it a hit when he was in a desperate situation. Why should he speak for the great immortals now?

This year's New Year's Day celebration made everyone feel the pragmatic new style promoted by the emperor. Some flashy and cumbersome etiquettes were cancelled. The only foreign tribute envoys invited to attend the ceremony were Goryeo, Dali, Xixia, Mengwu, Wanggu and other moats who surrendered.

The northern tribes have been greatly reduced compared with previous years, and the value of the gifts is similar to their tribute. The banquets are held as usual, and the dishes that can only be watched and cannot be eaten have not been cancelled. However, they are much smaller, and some are barely placed.

The bottom of the plate was full. On the contrary, the main meal was much richer. Not only were there many styles, but it was also delicious and delicious, and it was just enough to fill the stomach.

The New Year has always been the carnival season of the Song Dynasty, but this year the official activities have been greatly reduced, and more are the participation of civil forces. This has not reduced everyone's interest, but has less of the past's stylized rigidity and stiffness, making people feel more aware.

Rich and interesting. The Lantern Festival of the Spring Festival is the best for the New Year, but this year the Aoshan lanterns sea and the colorful sheds everywhere did not make everyone lose their joy, because although the emperor did not appear on Xuanhe this year, he walked to

Everyone admired it together, and the lanterns hung in the palace were said to be from the empresses of each palace, which made people feel closer.

This year, everything is simple, so that the officials of the Beijing officials of the Song Dynasty do not have to prepare to accompany the emperor to attend various activities during the holidays, so they are much more idle. They can take advantage of the holidays to have a good rest, take care of their spirits and friends, and accompany their wives and children. But there are also several families.

I was happy and sad because the capital was so 'big harm' was back, and no one could afford to offend this person. Not only did I dare not get angry, I also had to laugh carefully and treat him well...

The second day of the lunar month is the day to burn incense at Xiangguo Temple. This year the emperor does not recommend it. However, many believers also want to get a good start. Most officials are worried that they will be impeached by the censor and dare not go, but they cannot stop their families from going.

However, his wife and children were also obeyed. Although Li Gang was a prime minister, he was certainly not immune to the common people's clothes, but in order to avoid the eyes and ears, he changed his casual clothes. He had just packed up and prepared to go out, so a man came to report it, and someone slaughtered him.

The scholars of the Song Dynasty had a habit of celebrating New Year's greetings. Ordinary scholars were led by horses. Whenever they arrived at the homes of wealthy officials, they would shout several times, leaving a tattoo to indicate that they had been here. This is the new way to celebrate New Year's greetings in the Song Dynasty. Li Gang did not take it back.

There are so many people who want to find a background with me, so I asked Menzi to take it away. But Menzi said that the man would not leave and must come to the mansion to pay homage. Li Gang was about to ask someone to kill him, but suddenly he felt uneasy.

Let the menslaughter take a look.

It didn't matter if this look was done, and it scared Li Gang to the sky. His face was pale, his hands were trembling, and his lips were trembling and he couldn't speak. Everyone was very puzzled. There were only a handful of people who could scare Li Gang into such a thing in the Song Dynasty. Look

The name thorn only says four words: "The Rain Master Comes to Congratulate", and no one has ever heard of such a person.

"Haha, Lord Li's family is going out. It seems that I'm not the time to come!" Everyone saw a middle-aged man dressed in a literati who had already rushed in. He was only followed by two people, and when he entered the yard, he smiled and said with a smile.

Everyone say hello.

"Second Master, you see they have incense and candles, Shixian. This is to go to Daxiangguo Temple to burn incense!" The middle-aged scholar's entourage had sharp eyes and had already seen the incense and candles placed on the side, and said with a pointing finger.

"I am here to see Your Majesty. I don't know that Your Majesty has arrived. Please forgive me!" Li Gang recovered at this time, and knelt on the ground and repeatedly apologized, but he thought in his heart how to end the situation if he was arrested... (Unfinished)

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