Chapter 46: Avoid taboo only because of respect and contempt, flattery regardless of high or low

It is said that the knights of the Byzantine Empire and the Principality of Rostov escorted the Fang brothers to Yanhan.

As soon as the group crossed the Volga River by boat, the Han army guarding the ferry immediately saw it. This is a traffic road and an important border defense, and General Gululamou's troops are stationed here. Gululamou is currently the captain of the garrison. In addition to leading his subordinates for training, he is also responsible for assisting the people in wasteland production, eliminating thieves and protecting business trips.

The ship came ashore, and the Han soldiers saw a team of merchants coming down. At first, they didn't pay much attention to it. They were about to ask questions when they suddenly saw a fully armed knight following the ship. The Han soldiers were on guard and immediately reported to Gululamou.

When Gululamou came, he saw three businessmen led by him, dressed much like the crown of his own court, so he asked, "Who are you?"

Gulu Lamu's Chinese language is very stiff. But when I heard it, I suddenly felt very close! The three brothers were all overjoyed, "The general turned out to speak Chinese!" The general doesn't seem to be a Han man, how can he know my hometown!" Yan Hanguo is a Chinese country, which lives up to its reputation!"

Gulu Lamu shouted, "Don't be talky! This general asks you!"

Fang Jianzhi came forward and said, "The general is so majestic!"

Fang Mianzhi also came forward and said, "It's really majestic, and even the iron fork is also very powerful!"

Fang Qinzhi came up together and said, "You speak Chinese very well!"

Gulu Lamu had to shout again: "Hold!" So he questioned them, "I think you seem to be guest officers, but how can you bring troops?"

Fang Jianzhi made a big bow and shook his head and said, "General, Bai Bi's words are slightly flawed." 'Guest officer' is the word for a hotel to call guests. If it's not a hotel, it's OK to call me 'guest'.

Gulu Lamou didn't understand the meaning of "Bai Bi Wei Flaw" and looked up and down at the three people: "Of course I'm not a hotel! Where do you come from? To be honest!"

He was diligent and encouraged and said, "We are entrusted by others to come to visit the king of the kingdom." It was the Byzantine emperor, His Majesty Mikheil, who entrusted a letter of state here." The soldiers and horses led by us are the guards of Byzantium!" There is still a high neighbor of the country - the guard of Rostov!"

"Rostorf?" Gululamou stared at Rostov's guards, but saw that they didn't look like they were going to fight. As for Byzantium, Qulu Lamu doesn't know what it is. It seems to be a country? The guards are well-dressed and elegant. Gululamu thought that this matter was not a small matter, so he sent a lieutenant to stay on his behalf, sent someone to ride a fast horse to the capital Anhan first, and personally led the troops to escort the people to Anhan.

In Anhan, Zhao Jin heard that there was an envoy from the Byzantine Empire and escorted by the guard of the Principality of Rostov. For a moment, he didn't understand what it was. However, the old saying goes: "Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar?" Zhao Jin told Yousi to prepare for a grand welcome.

Zheng Wenchu wore a solemn dress and was ordered to go out of the city to welcome him. Before he could express his condolences to the guests for the hard journey, he became excited.

Fang Qinzhi sighed: "I haven't seen the crown of the Holy Dynasty for many years, but I didn't expect to see it today!"

Fang Mianzhi was moved inexplicably: "The old country is like a dream. Now I see the king's face and really comfort the three lives!"

Fang Jian's tears filled his eyes: "My brother also said it with his second brother."

Zheng Wenchu was stunned when he saw that their Chinese was excellent and their words were svenious. Obviously, they looked like Han cultural people. Fortunately, he was also quite eloquous. Now he bowed his hand and said, "Three distinguished guests have worked hard from afar. Please drink a glass of local well water first. As the saying goes: 'Whh is beautiful, local water; whether you are close or not, hometown people'!"

The three brothers were overjoyed and quickly held the water to drink. They even called it sweet, and praised Zheng Wen's first arrival.

Qin said, "Let the king be magnificent and be a famous scholar of the world."

He encouraged him to say, "Let your face be extraordinary, and you will be rich and noble!"

Simplified words: "It's fortunate that nobles welcome each other! What a blessing!"

Zheng Wenchu nodded with the three brothers and said politely, "Where! Where! The lower official is not as good as your distinguished guests, who is quick-thinking and brave!"

Dance: "Exemption! Over the award! What does my brother think? What kind of wisdom and courage? It's a nobleman's praise."

Zheng Wenchu said, "It's notmiuable! Notfallible! If the distinguished guests are not wise and brave, how can they dare to cross the sea? If it weren't for quick thinking, why did His Majesty the Byzantine emperor entrust the national letter?

So the two sides praised each other, and all kinds of red tape were endless. Zheng Wenchu's entourage officials stamped their feet secretly. The three brothers are not used to it and wait patiently. As for the guards of Byzantium and Rostov, it was really impatient to wait for their legs to be weak and not understand. Several leading knights came forward to urge, and the three brothers stopped greeting and followed Zheng Wenchu into the city.

On the way, Zhao Jin also waited impatiently and sent Si Nong Yu to watch it.

Fang Qinzhi saw Yu Mo and said in shock, "Oh! Rain comes from the dragon, the wind comes from the tiger, and the nobles come, and the weather will feel extraordinary!"

Mianzhi and Jianzhi hurriedly saluted together: "Thank you! What a blessing!"

Yu Mo returned the salute and smiled, " distinguished guests, our king has been waiting in the hall. Please go as soon as possible."

The three brothers hurriedly followed Yu Mo and rushed to the palace. When he came to the court hall of the outer palace, Yu silently entered the house to inform him. Soon, the king issued an order to invite guests to the palace.

The three brothers went to the hall, and He Anping, the master of Yanhan, delivered a speech of consolation. The three brothers presented letters and gifts from the Byzantine emperor to the king, and also gave their own private gifts.

Zhao Jinci sat down, read the letter, pondered, opened his mouth and smiled, "Guest, you have worked hard! Your letter is very important, and I am very happy to read it. I am willing to strengthen contact and friendly relations with His Majesty the Byzantine Emperor. You can stay in my capital for a few days. When I prepare a reply letter and prepare a gift, please take it back.

So in the next few days, the Fang brothers wandered around in Seoul to understand the situation. After returning to the museum, they read all kinds of measures taken by Zhao Jin to govern the country at night. They all feel that this king is inconceivable. Many measures are not conventional, and there are many unique initiatives. In Seoul, all industries are prosperous, the people are happy, and the army has a good atmosphere. It can be seen that the appearance of the whole country will not be bad. Is such a king a person who can achieve great things? Will this country be built into a happy country by him? They thought carefully and came to a conclusion.

A few days later, Zhao Jin summoned the Fang brothers to go to the court, gave them a reply and a reward, and asked them to bring the letter back to Byzantium.

But the three brothers said, "Your Majesty! I am really lucky to see the holy face this time! Although my brother is not talented, he is willing to do his best to help the king ★ defeat the great cause and live in the world! Please don't dislike it. Fortunately, it's like this!"

Zhao Jin has to send people to investigate the details of the three brothers in the past few days, so as not to be a spy bought by other countries - although they are Han Chinese, they are also unavoidable. However, nothing could be investigated, because the three of them laughed and praised at people, like flatterers, and they couldn't figure out what their depth was. Now that they are begging for office, it is really difficult for Zhao Jin to stop him for a while.

Do you agree or not? If you agree, I'm afraid it's a lot of trouble for spies to sneak into the court to be officials in their own country. If he doesn't agree, there is no reason to refuse, and Yan Han himself lacks cultured officials and really needs such talents. If the talents sent to the door are not accepted, how can we call on the talents from all countries to come and join us?

Zhao Jin pondered for a while and said with a smile, "This...haha, it's easy to say, it's easy to say. I will personally host a banquet for three guests tonight, and we will talk about it later.

This is the "dead delay plan". Although Zhao Jin was born as a school hunk like a rabbit, now as the head of a country, he has at least mastered some political skills.

So that night, in a large pavilion in the outer palace, Zhao Jin set up a banquet to entertain the Fang brothers. The banquet was quite grand. In addition to the governors and garrison generals from all over the country, the main military generals and ministers in Beijing were present. Qi Jin, the governor of Zhendong, and Xiao Yu, the governor of Tazhou Town, are debriefing in the capital and also came to participate.

The time has not yet come, and the Fang brothers have not yet come. Zhao Jin asked everyone's opinions first. Da Situ He Anping thought that the three brothers were naive, but once they tried, they were all knowledgeable. It would be strange that such people would be really stupid. Si Nong Yumo and Si Xing Zheng Wenchu all agreed with He Anping's views.

As for the question of whether to make them official, Xiao Qian said, "Why do you have to doubt it? And be an official for them. Even if they are foreign spies, the lord's kindness will be sincere!"

Zhao Jin nodded and thought, "Yes, they are Han people. If they really serve foreign countries, there is nothing more than one reason - foreign countries are kind to them. So, as long as I treat them well, with whom should they be loyal to? They and I are both Han Chinese. Wouldn't they want to eat inside and outside? So Zhao Yu said, "Well, that's reasonable. So, I'm going to appoint them. Which of you has an opinion?

Da Sima Li Tu, Zuo Weiwei Lu Xiang, Youwei Li Qingxi, Tiqi Duwei Xu Yu and others all said, "The Lord clearly concluded that we have no objection."

Suddenly, a man stood up and said, "Someone has any objection!"

At a glance, it was He Pan, the champion general of Hu Ben and the champion of the three armies. He Pan had contact with the Fang brothers once and were touted by them, but they had a rather bad impression. Because He Pan is a straight man and doesn't like to praise people - moreover, he can't understand the words of Fang's brother Wenyu at all, and he didn't flatter them at all.

The banquet time was approaching, and the maids of honor served flowers and fruits and set up cups and plates. Some Si said, "See you outside the palace." Zhao Jin said to He Pan, "Do you have any objection? Let's hold it down. Let's talk about it after dinner. So Zhao Jin wink at Lu Xiang, meaning, "You cover He Pan for me and let him eat more and talk less!" Lu Xiang quietly arched his hand to show his understanding.

After a while, the Fang brothers came to him with Ti's cavalry and worshipped loudly: "The villain Fang Yuandu, Fang Mianzhi and Fang Jianzhi, meet the king!"

Zhao Jin asked them to forgive them. Thinking about it, it was a little strange and asked, "Fuan Yuandu? Aren't you called Fang Qinzhi? Why did you change the name?

Dalian, one of the three brothers, hurried forward and said respectfully, "The original name of the villain has violated the king's name! How can you not change it?

Zhao Jin understood that it was because his "diligent" was the same as his own "jin", so he avoided it! Zhao Jin couldn't help laughing and said, "Ah ha ha! So it's a taboo! Here, for the sake of convenience, everything is simple and avoids this kind of thing. In addition, the Han people in our country generally only use names and no words, just like all brother and ethnic groups, so that it will be difficult for everyone to remember.

The boss of Fang said hurriedly, "Simplify is very good! It's easy to remember! The king's behavior makes sense! However, the hearts of the little people are very frightened. How respected the king is, how despicable the villain is. The little man actually committed the king's taboo, death, death! Don't blame the king, the villain is willing to avoid it!"

The second and third came forward and echoed together, "I am willing to avoid it, I am willing to avoid it!" Don't despise my brother, it's detrimental to the king's dignity!"

(to be continued in the next section)