Dali envoy Duan Suzhen arrived!A civil servant raised his head from the list, observed the visitor's clothes, and shouted.
A few people immediately walked to the gate of this mansion and held a tribute with civil servant Da Xu.The civil servant who was receiving the receptionist smiled peacefully and said a few words to the envoy in the midst of the noisy.
Then the envoy and several others walked to the door one after another, spread their arms, and let the warrior standing in front of the door touch the head from head to toe.
The streets outside the door were very crowded, with carriages and horses crowded, as lively as if they were in the market.
On one side of the gate, a large group of soldiers wearing armor and holding sharp soldiers lined up the square array without moving, and the rows were straight, as if they had been bounced with ink ropes used by carpenters.
This alliance negotiation was not only participated in the two countries, but also invited any places where there were a little contact in Tokyo.
Even the Dali Kingdom sent people, but only Jiaozhi did not send people... It is said that Jiaozhi has been in civil turmoil in recent years. The Ding tribe has just pacified the tribes and established the country, Da Qu Yue, but Daxu Tokyo does not recognize the legitimacy of this country.
...Guo Shao came to this mansion left by the former bureaucrats very early, but he decided not to appear on the occasion of formal alliance negotiations and wait for the banquet to appear.
Because officials from the Ministry of Rites believed that the Liao Kingdom sent the King of the North Court, and Daxu only needed to send ministers of the same level to sign the alliance.
Officials of the Privy Council also suggested that the resolution of Xu Liao's hatred could not be achieved overnight, and the emperor did not have to stand at the forefront of dissatisfaction, as long as the ministers came to preside over the presidency.
But Guo Shao decided to meet the Liao envoy in private.
He was waiting in a room in the back garden, with some expectations for meeting Xiao Siwen... But if it were ten years ago, he should have looked forward to meeting Xiao Siwen's daughter more.
At this time, he found an old painting hanging on the wall above the coffee table. When he looked up, he saw that the paper in the painting was yellow.
In black and white ink painting, an old man wearing a straw raincoat sits by the river fishing, and the background of the snow-covered mountains and forests is outlined with ink lines around him.
Fishing alone in the cold river snow.Guo Shao first thought of this poem, but this painting should not be a famous painting. It has neither a title poem nor a painter's name and seal.
Guo Shao didn't understand why he was attracted by such an old painting that was not a famous painting. He stood by the wall and carefully observed the painting for a long time.
Until the voice of Jingniang came from behind: The official family, the Liao envoy Xiao Siwen and others brought it.
Guo Shao didn't look back and nodded, his eyes still not leaving the painting, and his whole heart was capturing the faint feeling.
After a while, I heard a Chinese sentence with awkward accent: The envoy of the Great Liao Dynasty paid a visit to Emperor Xu.
Guo Shao turned around and looked at several people, while casually saying: No gifts.
The middle-aged man with a well-known facial features standing in front should be Xiao Siwen. He and a few others straightened their waists and were also looking at Guo Shao.From their eyes, Guo Shao knew that they were a little surprised.
I heard that I was rumored to be a monster with three heads and six arms in Liao Kingdom, and was also used by the people to scare disobedient children?Guo Shao said with a smile.
Xiao Siwen calmly said: The Emperor of Xu is famous all over the world, and there are inevitably rumors of ignorant people.
Guo Shao was obviously more ordinary than they thought, with rough skin, ordinary face, and relatively burly figure, but there were many tall ordinary men in the world.
In this back garden, he didn't even wear a hat, and had a bun on his head and tied it with a wooden hairpin.
Although the purple round-necked robe on my body was ironed very flat, it was old, and the cuffs and collar were also ground to a lighter color than the materials elsewhere.
Guo Shao was also observing Xiao Siwen who had been thinking about for a long time. He only looked at his appearance and believed that he was a decent person.
As for who Yang Gun is, Guo Shao is not sure and he is unwilling to mention it specifically... Just wait and ask the girl standing beside him.
After a brief silence, Guo Shao saw that Xiao Siwen had finished reading him, and his eyes looked at the paintings he had just read on the wall from time to time.
This time, the private summons did not need to discuss the alliance. Such a matter could be done as long as the ministers could do it, and Guo Shao would not have to discuss it with Xiao Siwen in person.
Seeing Xiao Siwen paying attention to the painting, Guo Shao found the topic and raised his hand to the painting: Can I recognize this painting?
Fishing alone in the cold river snow.Xiao Siwen said.
Guo Shao praised: Envoy Xiao is very knowledgeable.
I have a little bit of famous poems and essays in the Central Plains.Xiao Siwen Dao, this painting is based on the artistic conception of Liu Zongyuan in the Tang Dynasty.
Guo Shao nodded and said calmly: There is another layer.Painters of this kind of painting are generally not only literati but also bureaucrats.If it were earlier, it would probably be from a family.
Oh... Xiao Siwen nodded thoughtfully and couldn't help but look up and look at the painting for a while.
At this time, more and more people arrived in front of the yard, and were about to prepare for major events between the countries, but Emperor Daxu and the King of the North Court of Liao were talking about poetry and painting.
The three deputy envoys and the interested Jingniang listened patiently and did not speak easily... because the emperor would talk about whatever he wanted.
Guo Shao said again: The former owner of the mansion we are in is a former court official, and he should have owned this painting.When Xiao Jun walked in, what did he think of the scenery?
Very exquisite.Xiao Siwen was serious about the customs of the Central Plains, and he really spent more time on his residence than the people of the Daliao.
Guo Shao said: Before I came in, I had some thoughts when I watched this painting.What was the bureaucrat here feeling when he was interested in this painting?
Xiao Siwen pondered: If I guess, I might be just appreciating the state of indifference and tranquility.
Xiao Envoy really has a great understanding of Central Plains culture.Guo Shao's tone was gentle and calm. When he gave praise from time to time, he did not look like Xiao Siwen's enemy or enemy at all. Our country has always been ruled by man, and his philosophy is also "the original nature of man is good." He hopes for the personal cultivation of officials.When officials hype this state, they are also showing their role as a ruler to the world and even themselves.
Xiao Siwen listened very seriously and responded, Emperor Daxu established the country with martial arts. Now looking at it, the emperor has a lot of experience in civil governance.
Guo Shao continued with a smile: When the people who admire the painting stand here, they have obtained the fame and fortune they are chasing. Imagine that they are the old man in the painting, leaving them in such a lonely environment.Maybe there will be a feeling...
How does it feel?Xiao Siwen looked very interested.It can be seen that this Khitan is not a person who is completely unstoppable.
Guo Shao took a breath and thoughtfully said that he once thought that he was the great wealth and power of joy, but once he succeeded, he felt that it was not the source of joy.The real meaning is not the result, but the desire and expectation when chasing.
Xiao Siwen seemed to be becoming more and more interested and immediately asked: Why do you still have to chase after him?
Guo Shao looked at him and said: Wealth and power are not the source of joy, but the source of escape from most pain and helplessness.This is what it means: even if people don’t get joy, they are not willing to be abused.
Xiao Siwen nodded slightly while thinking.
Guo Shao suddenly raised his voice and said, "I am looking forward to the next performance of Envoy Xiao, how can he escape from the painful and helpless situation."I hope that Envoy Xiao will not let me down, but let me hear that you have overcome the difficulties and then sincerely praise Envoy Xiao.
Xiao Siwen looked up at Guo Shao's smile, but his own face was alternating with redness, and his expression was particularly subtle and complicated.
Guo Shao's words are a blatant provocation and uncovered gloating!
But his words were respectful. Even though Xiao Siwen was not necessarily a respectable opponent, Guo Shao respected his opponent as if he was also respecting his own demeanor.
Xiao Siwen's original method was to conspire to poison by any means, but when Guo Shao attacked back, he was placed on the table.Tell Xiao Siwen his purpose, remind him to take the initiative, and advance it openly step by step.
The ending has not yet reached the end, but it seems that the verdict is right... Guo Shao wants this effect!
After the two of them faced each other for a while, Guo Shao said: The main business in the hall is about to begin, so I will not try to keep Envoy Xiao.
Xiao Siwen held a ritual and said: I said goodbye.
Guo Shao said: My conversation with Xiao Jun is very interesting, I hope there will be another one.
Several envoys from the Liao Kingdom left the room, and it became quiet again. Guo Shao stood alone in the room, just like fishing alone on the wall for snow on the cold river.
Soon, Jingniang returned to her room to report.
Guo Shao asked: Which one is Yang Gun?
Jingniang said: The one on Xiao Siwen’s left.
Guo Shao suddenly said: I guessed the other three people just now, and I guessed that it was also that.
Jing Niang is not a talkative person. She looks like she wants to speak but stops, and then stands there in silence.
Guo Shao glanced at her and said: I guessed it by intuition, and I didn't see anything. Yang Gun is indeed a cunning and smart person.However, as far as I know, Yang Gun was a Khitan who grew up in Hebei. His temperament is somewhat similar to Xiao Siwen, but he is different from the other two Khitans anyway.I haven't figured out what the difference is, and I'm too lazy to think about it.
Jingniang said: I asked Yang Shiliang who belonged to Yang Gun.
Guo Shao looked at the south while saying something, and he was waiting for the result of the alliance.
Before the results were confirmed, I didn't seem to have much time to deal with anything else.
Guo Shao is not the kind of person who is completely indifferent and calm that Shilin praised.
His eyes slowly moved from Jing Niang's body, as if something invisible gently brushed across the outline of her clothes supported by her body.
Jing Niang could feel Guo Shao's gaze, but she had neither shy nor charming.
Guo Shao said: All the women I can see now are competing for favor.
Jing Niang said calmly: My background is not noble, but I have met wealthy people since I was a child.There are many beautiful women around them, but those who rely on their beauty usually stay by their boss for only one month.No matter how beautiful a person is, there are always boring times.
Guo Shao looked at the painting sideways and said casually: This is because power and wealth are not the source of joy.
A few people immediately walked to the gate of this mansion and held a tribute with civil servant Da Xu.The civil servant who was receiving the receptionist smiled peacefully and said a few words to the envoy in the midst of the noisy.
Then the envoy and several others walked to the door one after another, spread their arms, and let the warrior standing in front of the door touch the head from head to toe.
The streets outside the door were very crowded, with carriages and horses crowded, as lively as if they were in the market.
On one side of the gate, a large group of soldiers wearing armor and holding sharp soldiers lined up the square array without moving, and the rows were straight, as if they had been bounced with ink ropes used by carpenters.
This alliance negotiation was not only participated in the two countries, but also invited any places where there were a little contact in Tokyo.
Even the Dali Kingdom sent people, but only Jiaozhi did not send people... It is said that Jiaozhi has been in civil turmoil in recent years. The Ding tribe has just pacified the tribes and established the country, Da Qu Yue, but Daxu Tokyo does not recognize the legitimacy of this country.
...Guo Shao came to this mansion left by the former bureaucrats very early, but he decided not to appear on the occasion of formal alliance negotiations and wait for the banquet to appear.
Because officials from the Ministry of Rites believed that the Liao Kingdom sent the King of the North Court, and Daxu only needed to send ministers of the same level to sign the alliance.
Officials of the Privy Council also suggested that the resolution of Xu Liao's hatred could not be achieved overnight, and the emperor did not have to stand at the forefront of dissatisfaction, as long as the ministers came to preside over the presidency.
But Guo Shao decided to meet the Liao envoy in private.
He was waiting in a room in the back garden, with some expectations for meeting Xiao Siwen... But if it were ten years ago, he should have looked forward to meeting Xiao Siwen's daughter more.
At this time, he found an old painting hanging on the wall above the coffee table. When he looked up, he saw that the paper in the painting was yellow.
In black and white ink painting, an old man wearing a straw raincoat sits by the river fishing, and the background of the snow-covered mountains and forests is outlined with ink lines around him.
Fishing alone in the cold river snow.Guo Shao first thought of this poem, but this painting should not be a famous painting. It has neither a title poem nor a painter's name and seal.
Guo Shao didn't understand why he was attracted by such an old painting that was not a famous painting. He stood by the wall and carefully observed the painting for a long time.
Until the voice of Jingniang came from behind: The official family, the Liao envoy Xiao Siwen and others brought it.
Guo Shao didn't look back and nodded, his eyes still not leaving the painting, and his whole heart was capturing the faint feeling.
After a while, I heard a Chinese sentence with awkward accent: The envoy of the Great Liao Dynasty paid a visit to Emperor Xu.
Guo Shao turned around and looked at several people, while casually saying: No gifts.
The middle-aged man with a well-known facial features standing in front should be Xiao Siwen. He and a few others straightened their waists and were also looking at Guo Shao.From their eyes, Guo Shao knew that they were a little surprised.
I heard that I was rumored to be a monster with three heads and six arms in Liao Kingdom, and was also used by the people to scare disobedient children?Guo Shao said with a smile.
Xiao Siwen calmly said: The Emperor of Xu is famous all over the world, and there are inevitably rumors of ignorant people.
Guo Shao was obviously more ordinary than they thought, with rough skin, ordinary face, and relatively burly figure, but there were many tall ordinary men in the world.
In this back garden, he didn't even wear a hat, and had a bun on his head and tied it with a wooden hairpin.
Although the purple round-necked robe on my body was ironed very flat, it was old, and the cuffs and collar were also ground to a lighter color than the materials elsewhere.
Guo Shao was also observing Xiao Siwen who had been thinking about for a long time. He only looked at his appearance and believed that he was a decent person.
As for who Yang Gun is, Guo Shao is not sure and he is unwilling to mention it specifically... Just wait and ask the girl standing beside him.
After a brief silence, Guo Shao saw that Xiao Siwen had finished reading him, and his eyes looked at the paintings he had just read on the wall from time to time.
This time, the private summons did not need to discuss the alliance. Such a matter could be done as long as the ministers could do it, and Guo Shao would not have to discuss it with Xiao Siwen in person.
Seeing Xiao Siwen paying attention to the painting, Guo Shao found the topic and raised his hand to the painting: Can I recognize this painting?
Fishing alone in the cold river snow.Xiao Siwen said.
Guo Shao praised: Envoy Xiao is very knowledgeable.
I have a little bit of famous poems and essays in the Central Plains.Xiao Siwen Dao, this painting is based on the artistic conception of Liu Zongyuan in the Tang Dynasty.
Guo Shao nodded and said calmly: There is another layer.Painters of this kind of painting are generally not only literati but also bureaucrats.If it were earlier, it would probably be from a family.
Oh... Xiao Siwen nodded thoughtfully and couldn't help but look up and look at the painting for a while.
At this time, more and more people arrived in front of the yard, and were about to prepare for major events between the countries, but Emperor Daxu and the King of the North Court of Liao were talking about poetry and painting.
The three deputy envoys and the interested Jingniang listened patiently and did not speak easily... because the emperor would talk about whatever he wanted.
Guo Shao said again: The former owner of the mansion we are in is a former court official, and he should have owned this painting.When Xiao Jun walked in, what did he think of the scenery?
Very exquisite.Xiao Siwen was serious about the customs of the Central Plains, and he really spent more time on his residence than the people of the Daliao.
Guo Shao said: Before I came in, I had some thoughts when I watched this painting.What was the bureaucrat here feeling when he was interested in this painting?
Xiao Siwen pondered: If I guess, I might be just appreciating the state of indifference and tranquility.
Xiao Envoy really has a great understanding of Central Plains culture.Guo Shao's tone was gentle and calm. When he gave praise from time to time, he did not look like Xiao Siwen's enemy or enemy at all. Our country has always been ruled by man, and his philosophy is also "the original nature of man is good." He hopes for the personal cultivation of officials.When officials hype this state, they are also showing their role as a ruler to the world and even themselves.
Xiao Siwen listened very seriously and responded, Emperor Daxu established the country with martial arts. Now looking at it, the emperor has a lot of experience in civil governance.
Guo Shao continued with a smile: When the people who admire the painting stand here, they have obtained the fame and fortune they are chasing. Imagine that they are the old man in the painting, leaving them in such a lonely environment.Maybe there will be a feeling...
How does it feel?Xiao Siwen looked very interested.It can be seen that this Khitan is not a person who is completely unstoppable.
Guo Shao took a breath and thoughtfully said that he once thought that he was the great wealth and power of joy, but once he succeeded, he felt that it was not the source of joy.The real meaning is not the result, but the desire and expectation when chasing.
Xiao Siwen seemed to be becoming more and more interested and immediately asked: Why do you still have to chase after him?
Guo Shao looked at him and said: Wealth and power are not the source of joy, but the source of escape from most pain and helplessness.This is what it means: even if people don’t get joy, they are not willing to be abused.
Xiao Siwen nodded slightly while thinking.
Guo Shao suddenly raised his voice and said, "I am looking forward to the next performance of Envoy Xiao, how can he escape from the painful and helpless situation."I hope that Envoy Xiao will not let me down, but let me hear that you have overcome the difficulties and then sincerely praise Envoy Xiao.
Xiao Siwen looked up at Guo Shao's smile, but his own face was alternating with redness, and his expression was particularly subtle and complicated.
Guo Shao's words are a blatant provocation and uncovered gloating!
But his words were respectful. Even though Xiao Siwen was not necessarily a respectable opponent, Guo Shao respected his opponent as if he was also respecting his own demeanor.
Xiao Siwen's original method was to conspire to poison by any means, but when Guo Shao attacked back, he was placed on the table.Tell Xiao Siwen his purpose, remind him to take the initiative, and advance it openly step by step.
The ending has not yet reached the end, but it seems that the verdict is right... Guo Shao wants this effect!
After the two of them faced each other for a while, Guo Shao said: The main business in the hall is about to begin, so I will not try to keep Envoy Xiao.
Xiao Siwen held a ritual and said: I said goodbye.
Guo Shao said: My conversation with Xiao Jun is very interesting, I hope there will be another one.
Several envoys from the Liao Kingdom left the room, and it became quiet again. Guo Shao stood alone in the room, just like fishing alone on the wall for snow on the cold river.
Soon, Jingniang returned to her room to report.
Guo Shao asked: Which one is Yang Gun?
Jingniang said: The one on Xiao Siwen’s left.
Guo Shao suddenly said: I guessed the other three people just now, and I guessed that it was also that.
Jing Niang is not a talkative person. She looks like she wants to speak but stops, and then stands there in silence.
Guo Shao glanced at her and said: I guessed it by intuition, and I didn't see anything. Yang Gun is indeed a cunning and smart person.However, as far as I know, Yang Gun was a Khitan who grew up in Hebei. His temperament is somewhat similar to Xiao Siwen, but he is different from the other two Khitans anyway.I haven't figured out what the difference is, and I'm too lazy to think about it.
Jingniang said: I asked Yang Shiliang who belonged to Yang Gun.
Guo Shao looked at the south while saying something, and he was waiting for the result of the alliance.
Before the results were confirmed, I didn't seem to have much time to deal with anything else.
Guo Shao is not the kind of person who is completely indifferent and calm that Shilin praised.
His eyes slowly moved from Jing Niang's body, as if something invisible gently brushed across the outline of her clothes supported by her body.
Jing Niang could feel Guo Shao's gaze, but she had neither shy nor charming.
Guo Shao said: All the women I can see now are competing for favor.
Jing Niang said calmly: My background is not noble, but I have met wealthy people since I was a child.There are many beautiful women around them, but those who rely on their beauty usually stay by their boss for only one month.No matter how beautiful a person is, there are always boring times.
Guo Shao looked at the painting sideways and said casually: This is because power and wealth are not the source of joy.
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