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Volume 4 of the Ecstasy, Chapter 14, The Japanese Envoy¡¯s Visit

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    When Cao Cao was still alive, he built a temple for his ancestor Cao Shen, who was called the "First Ancestor". The temple title of his father Cao Song was "Taizu" and his posthumous title was "Emperor Jian."  After Cao Cao was buried, the ministers petitioned for the erection of the "Gaozu Temple" and the posthumous title "Wu". The posthumous title said: "To overcome disasters and chaos, force is the force." It also goes: "Strongness and straightforwardness are the force." It sounds better than Cao Song's posthumous title.  The number is much more reliable.  As for Cao Cao's grandfather, Cao Teng, because he was a eunuch, he did not build a temple or establish a posthumous title.  At Cao Cao's funeral, Shixun met Xiahou Dun of the Zhu Kingdom. He was sallow and sickly, and he was supported and listed among the ministers.  In fact, half of Xia Houyuanrang was pretending. He was indeed seriously ill, but it was not to the point where he was unable to manage and even needed help when walking.  So after the funeral, the two of them were driving side by side. Shixun leaned over and asked him in a low voice: "What is Yuan Rang worried about?" What are you worried about when you pretend to be sick and don't come out to take care of things?  Xiahou Dun replied calmly: "I have been reading the biography of Ma Fubo recently because I regret that he is unknown on the stage." (None - Ma Fubo is Ma Yuan. He started in Xizhou and later returned to Han Guangwu with outstanding achievements. However, this guy's ending was not very good.  During the second expedition to Lingnan, he died of an epidemic. However, he was framed by Geng Shu and others before his death, which caused Emperor Guangwu to accept his new seal as the Marquis of Xinxi. His family did not dare to give him a grand burial when Emperor Ming succeeded him and built a cloud platform with twenty hangings.  Among the portraits of the eight heroes, Ma Yuan was missing. When Liu Cang, king of Dongping, asked about it, Emperor Ming smiled and said nothing. Later generations speculated that it was because Ma Yuan's daughter was the empress of Emperor Ming, so she was not allowed to be listed among them.  The twenty-eight generals of Taiwan. To be said, Xiahou Yuanrang was also a prolific rabbit, giving birth to nine sons and four daughters. When Cao Cao was still alive, he designated his youngest daughter as the wife of the emperor's grandson Cao Mao. Although there was a difference in seniority, people at that time really didn't care.  This. Although Cao Mao has not yet been married, in theory, this marriage will not come to fruition. Therefore, Xiahou Dun wants to be the father-in-law of the emperor in the future.  Because of the suspicion of Quan, it would be better to take advantage of his illness and retire early. Shi Xun couldn't help but sigh: "Why do this?"  Now that I have returned, why should I worry? " Shixun represents the interests of the founding heroes, led by Cao Xiahou. With him in control of the government, the heroes are safe, so Xiahou Dun can go home and enjoy his old age with peace of mind.  A few weeks after the burial, the emperor issued an imperial edict and received a great honor. He was awarded more than 2,000 shi in court, and Qichengdu was awarded the title of casual official. Among the five assistant ministers, Cao De was promoted to Grand Prime Minister, Wang Lang was promoted to Grand Tutor, and Hua Xin was promoted to Grand Tutor.  Taiwei, Cao Ren and Cao Hong were already in the highest military positions, and Xia Houdun of the Zhu Kingdom had not yet been promoted, so he was not promoted to the throne.  However, since Zhong Yao, an old minister, was the assistant minister, he ordered Cao De and others to come to Zhongshu every three days and participate in the meeting of prime ministers, which was equivalent to increasing the number of prime ministers from six to nine. Huan Fan reminded Shi Xun: "The emperor wants to divide the lord.  Shi Xun smiled nonchalantly and said, "Wang Jingxing and Hua Ziyu can control me?" As for "Little Transparent" Cao De, he didn't take it seriously. Xing Yong is still in Shu.  Before returning home, he was given the title of court official. Cao Mao issued an order to appoint Cui Yan as secretary-supervisor because Secretary Xing was late. Huan Fan went to warn Shi Xun: "The emperor attaches great importance to Cui Jigui to control the lord Ming."  Shi Xun said that if this can make the emperor completely confident about the government and think that I am not enough to shake his authority, then there is nothing wrong with it, so he quoted Confucius' words: "Innate virtue is in me, how can I give it to you?"  ?¡± ¡°Theoretically speaking, Cao Mao¡¯s decisions need to be reviewed and issued by Zhongshu. If Xunxun disagrees, the little emperor can¡¯t do anything. However, Xunxun feels that the matter is not serious, and there is no need to argue with the emperor about power.  It's like a sharp blade, which can only be carried in one's arms to intimidate Xiao Xiao. If one sees Tian'er holding it in his hand and making gestures, people will no longer be afraid. Moreover, if the Emperor's orders are all refuted, it will be suspected of taking over power, and he will be ridiculed by others.  Use it wisely. In the same way, veto power should be used on big things.  A few days later, Qin Lang led the Japanese envoys into Beijing.  Wei Yan led the navy to explore and communicate the sea route from Northern Kyushu to Guangling. Qin Lang and his party landed near Yandu and should have arrived in Luoyang long ago.  However, just halfway through, they encountered chaos in Guandong, and the emperor ordered them to stop temporarily to avoid the thieves.  It was not until Cao Hong arrived at Liang and Pei that he sent a troop of troops to escort them on their way to Luoyang.  Seventy percent of the envoys from the twenty-three countries in Japan are from Kyushu Island, and the rest are from Honshu Island. According to Qin Lang, the Shikoku Islands are all barbaric and backward small tribes, and it is difficult to call them a country.  The Japanese envoy came to the capital to meet the emperor. Cao Mao was overjoyed and felt honored, so he sent orders to his ministers to discuss the summoning ceremony and rewards.  Cui Yan first made a gift for Cao Mao, which was very complicated and complicated, and of course it was very lively.  The emperor asked hundreds of officials, and the vast majority of them said no directly: "Ritual is for the sake of peace and governance. It emphasizes the truth and avoids the false. In the past, Emperor Wu saidCutting down the Han rites and focusing on simplicity, Your Majesty is going against the grain?  "Liu Xie, the Minister of Rites, came up with a simplified version. The focus was on saving money. Cao Mao had no choice but to agree. As for the reward, Liu Xie came out and said: "We can follow the regulations of other countries in the Western Regions and give them the title of king.  .  Shixun said hurriedly: "No."  "He said that the countries in the Western Regions used to have king titles, and the Han Dynasty also had such titles, so we can't give them a lower rank and change them to princes. However, in fact, "L¨¹ Fengxian was the king in the Western Regions and unified the countries, so the chariot division  , Yanqi, Shanshan, etc. are called kings, but they are not kings" Although these countries do not have a large household registration, their territory is vast, at least equivalent to a medium-sized county in the Central Plains. However, there are twenty-three countries in this small Japanese land.  "Even if someone as big as Xima Tai can't reach the ears of a large county, how can he still be king?  The knighthood should not be awarded lightly, as it would be cheap if awarded lightly.  "Liu Xie said that in this case, Queen Ximatai could be made king, and the rest would be princes. However, Shi Xun still objected, saying: "Xematai is a hero in Zhuzi (Kyuzhou Island), and seems to have the intention to annex all the countries. If the king  , is even more domineering, which is not a blessing for China.  If a lord is a lord, there can be no difference.  "Liu Xie said that even if a small barbarian state on a remote island unified the entire Japanese land, how powerful would it be? How could it be "not a blessing to China"? "I don't agree with what your majesty said.  " Shi Xun was Zhongshu Ling. This position was established in the Western Han Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Wu. Originally, scholar-bureaucrats were in charge of inner court affairs. They were called Shangshu Ling. When eunuchs were in charge of inner court affairs, they were called Zhongshu Ling. During the reign of Emperor Yuan of the Han Dynasty, Shi Xian was the Zhongshu Ling.  When it comes to matters, the power is higher than that of the prime minister. Due to their weight, courtiers have always respected the positions of Shangshu Ling and Zhongshu Ling as "Ling Jun". For example, the famous Xun Lingjun Xun Yu was regarded as the prime minister of the Han Dynasty.  , even ranked second in Cao Cao's group, after all, the rank of Shangshu Ling is not very high; but now it is different. He is a legitimate Prime Minister, and he is also granted the title of Duke, so we all just go.  He coined a new word and respectfully called him "Ling Gong". In fact, in the original history, starting from Emperor Wen of Wei, scholars served as Zhongshu Ling, in charge of secrets, and became more and more powerful. During the Southern and Northern Dynasties,  For example, Xie An was the Zhongshu Ling in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and Emperor Wencheng Tuoba Jun was not named "Ling Gong".  That is to say, this title did not appear until more than two hundred years later. The most famous "Ling Gong" in the Tang Dynasty was of course Guo Ziyi and Guo Ling Gong. However, at this time, Tong Ping Zhangshi, the deputy minister of Shangshu and Zhongshu, was the prime minister.  Granting vassal towns does not actually interfere with political affairs. After the late Tang Dynasty, Zhongshu orders became more and more popular, and they became exclusive titles for military commanders. Therefore, in folklore, even Yang Ye was called "Yang Laolinggong".  "In fact, his official position is only Yunzhou's observation envoy and judge on behalf of the state. He is still one hundred and eighty thousand miles away from Zhongshu Ling. Therefore, in Shixun's impression, when "Ling Gong" is mentioned, most of them are warriors. Now  This title sounds so awkward when applied to me But I can't stop it, so I can only endure it At the moment, Liu Jie said it was your father-in-law, but you were making a fuss and exaggerating, weren't you Xun Xin talking about Japan's future?  The harm that may be caused to China, if I say it now, no one will believe it. "Today, twenty-three countries come to court, and their envoys in different clothes stand side by side in front of the steps. How glorious it is to show the prosperity of China.  If two or three countries come to court in the next day, those who know will know that they are annexing, but those who don't know will think that China will decline and that it will be a tribute from foreign countries. What can I do?  " Liu Zhen frowned. Although what you said is quite true, I like it Okay, let's do what you said. So he issued an imperial edict to pay homage to the Japanese kings of the twenty-three countries The Japanese chiefs were all marquises.  Each was given a title and a gold seal. Therefore, Queen Beimihu of Yamatai could not become a "Japanese King of the Pro-Wei Dynasty", and his envoy only received a seal of "Pro-Wei Hou". The Japanese envoys contributed many things, but they were of great value.  But it was not high, just furs, Japanese brocade, male and female children (slaves), etc. Cao Mao gave the tribute to the ministers, and the slaves were sent to work in the royal workshop. Cui Yan helped him list a long list of rewards.  The product list came out, including gold, jade, copper coins, iron knives, Sichuan brocade, pearls, red lead, etc., there were more than 40 items, and the value was no less than a hundred times the tribute. However, Sima Lang, the Minister of Dubu, rejected it on the spot.  He said that there was still a war in Guandong, and the Shu territory had not been completely pacified. I didn¡¯t have the unplanned expenditure, so I had to use the private treasury. However, I was remonstrated by my subordinate Liu Fang: ¡°Your Majesty.  Jianji gave the ministers gold and silk, but it was not enough for the state, so he took all the internal money. If he gives it again now, it will be exhausted.  " Cao Mao frowned and said, am I really that poor? Shi Xun said: "It is said that the accumulation of soil makes a mountain, and the accumulation of water makes a abyss. If you give it again now, and there will be tribute in the future, you will follow this example. It will make China rich from poverty.  Sebari" China's traditional tribute system eventually led to this kind of evil result. As a result, in the Ming Dynasty, it was necessary to clearly stipulate the number of tributes from the vassal. If you come here every year, then I will go bankrupt. "  In a small country, gold and jade are useless, and silk cannot be weaved, but only to show off its splendor.  This is because China's rewards are rich, but the virtues of other countries are poor.  ¡± He said that I?Qin Lang inquired carefully and found that there was no good iron in Japan, and the troops basically still used copper soldiers. Moreover, their copper smelting technology was very backward and they could not make mirrors.  China, and it can be loved by people far away. "At this time, the Japanese archipelago was probably in the late Yayoi period or the early Kofun period. The most common ceremonial items unearthed by later archeology were iron swords and bronze mirrors imported from China, and even  Among them, the noble ones also became the symbols of the Yamato dynasty's regime in the future. The so-called "sword, mirror, and seal" (the seal refers to the native magatama) are also.  "So since the Japanese like these things, let's give them these things. It is more beneficial and less expensive than giving gold and white jade."  Cao Mao immediately gave the Japanese envoys bronze mirrors, iron swords, lead pills and copper coins worth thousands of gold. The current price was nearly ten times the tribute.  (To be continued.) PS: I have something to do tomorrow, so I may have to stop updating for a day.  In order to compensate readers and friends, I tried to send out some recommendation ticket red envelopes, so hurry up and grab them!  Chapter 14, Japanese Envoys Visit: Mobile phone users please visit http://m.piaotia.net
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