Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

So he traveled around sightseeing.

He met Tian Yougong, who was also young.

Later, Emperor Huizong of Song summoned Tian Yougong.

They then consulted with Xia Dajun and his son.

According to the instructions given by the Xia father and son, Tian Yougong

He pleased Emperor Huizong of Song greatly.

Not only was he promoted on the spot,

Even Xia Dajun became a literary official in Baozhou (a nominal and honorary position).

Xia Dajun spent money to pull strings again.

He landed a job as a registrar in Fengjie.

When Li Bao marched into Kuizhou,

Xia Dajun felt that Fengjie was doomed.

And unwilling to submit to the thieves,

So he quickly resigned from his official post and returned to his hometown.

This choice,

Xia Dajun is now filled with regret.

Otherwise, he would at least be a county magistrate in the new dynasty.

Even more tragically,

Xia Dajun returned to his hometown less than a year ago.

Zhong Xiang then raised an army in Hunan to rebel.

Xia Dajun's entire family was killed.

He fled in a sorry state and sought refuge with Tian Yougong.

“Nephew, you know etiquette. How exactly should I proceed?”

"Is it the same as when you voted for Song last time?"

Tian Yougong asked.

Xia Dajun explained the specific process:

"Sizhou belongs to Qianzhou,"

“When maps and household registers are presented,”

"We request the prefect of Qianzhou to submit this to the imperial court."

"At the same time, in the process of presenting the petition,"

"Singing praises to the emperor's virtues,"

"Reflect on your mistakes,"

"I request to go to the capital to meet the emperor in person."

"I've heard that the Crown Prince is extremely skilled in martial arts,"

"We should also sing praises of the Crown Prince's martial virtue."

Tian Yougong understood: "It's similar to when he surrendered to the Song Dynasty."

"But this time, I'll have to flatter the Crown Prince."

"Of course."

Xia Dajun smiled.

Tian Yougong said, "Let my nephew write the memorial on my behalf."

"It's just a little effort."

Xia Dajun was also very happy.

He persuaded the Tian family to donate land.

Most of them will be appreciated.

The fate of our family rests on this one hurdle.

When the Tian family was preparing to present their land to the capital,

The envoy from the Dali Kingdom has arrived in the capital.

Chief Envoy: Li Boxiang; Deputy Envoy: Huang Jian

Bringing 420 tribute horses,

It also contained items such as musk, bezoar, homespun cloth, and swords.

The entire mission consisted of more than three hundred people.

The main problem is that taking care of the horses along the way is quite labor-intensive.

"Has Kaifeng changed compared to ten years ago?" Huang Jian asked.

Li Boxiang looked up at the city gate.

Then he looked at the streets outside the city:

"Back then, Emperor Song was still ruling the country,"

"But now it has become the Ming Dynasty,"

"I wonder how many of the ministers I befriended back then are still alive."

"Bianliang remains prosperous."

There are even fewer beggars than before....

"Hey, where are all the beggars?"

Of course, they were escorted to the border of the Hehuang region!

Patrol soldiers inside and outside Tokyo city

During the Song Dynasty, they were considered corvée laborers.

Now it has been changed to a formal staffing system.

Even their name was changed to "Police Officer".

One of the duties of the police is...

It was during patrol that...

Arrest those who beg on the streets.

This is hardly a merit.

To prevent the police from arbitrarily arresting people.

The real credit,

It was the capture of a disabled beggar.

Who knows, they might be able to solve the case of mutilation and dismemberment.

"Why did you bring all the horses into the street?"

A police officer rushed over.

The Chengdu official in charge of escorting them to Beijing quickly explained:

"These are all tribute horses presented by the Dali Kingdom."

The police officer replied, "Even tribute horses shouldn't be driven through the streets in hundreds at once."

"This has completely blocked the street,"

"They even poop and pee anywhere, making it so dirty."

Chapter 333 Tribute Horses

“You have driven all the tribute horses to the outskirts of the city,”

"I'll report this to the Sifang Pavilion,"

"The Court of State Ceremonies will contact the Court of Imperial Stud."

"At that time, both temples will send people over together,"

"The tribute horses were taken directly to the Imperial Stables for feeding."

"Thank you for your help, officer."

A minor official from Chengdu

They dared not offend the police officers in the capital.

Obey their arrangements honestly.

That night, however, they stayed at the Daxiangguo Temple.

Because the Sifangguan had already been occupied by the meritorious officials who had returned to the capital to receive their titles.

The Court of State Ceremonial (Honglu Temple) compiled and estimated the tribute items.

The Ministry of Rites was notified to confirm the list of gifts to be given in return.

The return gift is basically based on the Tokyo market price.

The Ming Dynasty would not suffer a loss.

Envoys from foreign lands can make a profit by transporting goods back home.

That night, officials from the Court of State Ceremonial came to see him:

"Do you know the proper etiquette for an audience with the emperor?"

Li Boxiang said, "I visited Tokyo ten years ago."

"He had an audience with the emperor of the Song Dynasty at that time."

"It's good that you know your manners. Prepare well."

"You will be going to the palace to meet the Emperor tomorrow," the official said.

Li Boxiang was quite surprised: "So fast?"

The official explained, "The grand ceremony to confer titles upon meritorious officials will be held in two days."

"After you have an audience with His Majesty,"

"It's a good opportunity to go and attend the ceremony."

"I see,"

Li Boxiang inquired.

"On the way here, I heard that His Majesty the Celestial Empire had won another battle."

"But the results of the battle are subject to much debate,"

"Could you please enlighten us?"

The official was smug:

"It's not as outrageous as some people say,"

"The battlefields in Hebei and Shanxi,"

"And the Shandong amphibious operation,"

"A total of twenty to thirty thousand Jin soldiers were killed or captured."

"More than 100,000 troops of the puppet dynasty were killed, captured, or surrendered."