Japan's second year of Anzhen, August 1228, Hakata Port, Japan.
During the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty and Japan never established formal diplomatic relations, but conducted private trade exchanges. In the early Northern Song Dynasty, Song merchants were arranged by Japan to stay in Honglukan, a public residence previously used to receive foreign envoys in Hakata, and started the "Hongluguan trade". Starting from the middle of the 11th century, the main residence and trade center of Song merchants slowly moved from Honglukan to Hakata, and a Song residence called "Tangfang" was formed in Hakata, and freer Hakata trade began. .
At the end of the twelfth century, after Japan's Kamakura shogunate came to power, it broke Japan's passive and conservative foreign policy since the ninth century and actively encouraged overseas trade. Song merchants in Japan, known as "Hakata Tsunasou", even integrated with local forces in Japan. Frequently traveled between the Southern Song Dynasty and Hakata, Japan.
As the largest port in Japan that accepts overseas trade ships, and the only Chinese maritime merchant residence and trading stronghold in Japan, Hakata has an unshakable position in Japan under the Kamakura shogunate. It can be called the Quanzhou Port of the Southern Song Dynasty. Or Mingzhou Port. The residence of Song merchants, "Tangfang", is adjacent to the busy Hakata port. On the east side of the tenement house is the Japanese settlement area. By the middle and late Southern Song Dynasty, the residential area of Hakata Song merchants had already exceeded the scope of "Tangfang" and expanded to the entire territory of Hakata, and mixed with Japanese people.
The night is still light, the lanterns have just started to turn on, and the shops on Datang Street are lined with people coming and going, laughing and laughing, and most of them are from the Song Dynasty. Several young businessmen from the Song Dynasty were walking along the street, gently swinging their folding fans, looking at the jade trees in the wind. They were young and rich, and they felt very proud.
"Cousin, where are we going?"
Gao Xutai, who arrived in Japan for the first time and still had a childish look on his face, was full of curiosity as he looked at the bustling street market.
"Where are you going? My cousin will take you to a good place to relax!"
Zhou An, the brother-in-law of Emperor Zhao Hong of the Song Dynasty, was tall and mighty, with an arrogant look on his face, but his eyes were darkened, and he was obviously too drunk.
The Song Dynasty court lowered export tariffs, and the "Lin'an Shipping Company" led by Zhou Jiacheng, the emperor of the Song Dynasty, traded all over the world. Countries such as Japan and Korea, Southeast Asian countries, and East Africa had their sea-going ship trades from north to south.
"What a good place?"
Gao Xutai looked curiously at the shops on both sides of the street. Many of them seemed to be sold in Song Dynasty. The Japanese geishas in kimonos passing by made him feel itchy.
"What's a good place? Of course it's a good place with women! My cousin wants to open your eyes and become a real man!"
Zhou An laughed loudly and patted his cousin's still immature shoulder.
It has been three or four months since the merchant ship arrived in Japan in March. He has extensive knowledge of Hakata Port, especially the romantic places here, and already knows it well.
"That's right! After tonight, you will be a real man!"
Wei Shizhi, who was accompanying him, put his arm around Gao Xutai's shoulders from the other side.
Isn't it too difficult to be in a foreign country, unbearably lonely, without wine and sex?
Compared with the Song Dynasty, the sky is high here and the emperor is far away, and there is no concern. You can sleep on flowers and willows, and be free and unrestrained.
"Cousin, second brother, didn't you say that Dazaifu in Japan is very famous? I want to visit it!"
Gao Xutai asked politely. He seemed to be a young man with taste and pursuit.
Dazaifu is located just east of Hakata Port. As the "distant court of the great king", Japan established Dazaifu there, which is known as "one of the great cities in the world". Dazaifu was built in imitation of Chang'an City in the Tang Dynasty, with a moat and Ono Castle. The palaces, streets, etc. inside are similar to Chang'an City. It can be said to be a miniature version of Chang'an City.
"I'll go to Dazaifu tomorrow. I'll show you some good stuff today!"
Zhou An couldn't help but pull Gao Xutai forward, and Wei Shizhi followed with a smile.
The "Sakura Allure" at the junction of Datang Street and Akasaka Street is brightly lit, and bursts of laughter can be heard from inside the gate. Outside the gate, there are several coquettish women in kimonos with charming smiles, attracting people from all over the world. guest. Among them, the Song merchants, who were extravagant, wealthy and numerous, were their first choice.
"Master Zhou, you are here! I miss you so much!"
Seeing the appearance of Zhou An and the others, the eyes of several geishas lit up, they smiled and started flirting and scolding each other.
This high-ranking official of Zhou Dynasty was the most popular among the maritime merchants of the Song Dynasty. He was wealthy and spent money like water, but no one could afford to offend their benefactor.
"Haha! Sakai, Yoshino, did you miss me?"
With a smile on his face, Zhou An touched a geisha's face.
"Of course I miss you! Senior officials, please come in!"
Sakai Reiko winked, and several geishas came up one after another. Two of them held Zhang Guangan's left and right arms, and Wei Shizhi and Gao Xutai entered the tea house together with smiles on their faces.
Hugging each other, talking sweetly, Zhou An burst into laughter, and strode into the room with great satisfaction.
Seeing Zhou An and others coming in, the madam smiled and hurriedly greeted them.
"Master Zhou, please take good care of me!"
"It's easy! Mom, find me some pretty little ladies to take good care of my two brothers!"
"Okay, okay! There is a newcomer from Kyoto. Sir, do you want to see him?"
The madam waved her hand, and several geishas who had followed in retreated.
"I'll forget it. Where's Kyoko, isn't she here? Just let her stay with me."
Zhou Anzi felt a little tired.
"Master Zhou, it may be inconvenient for Kyoko, she has guests. Do you want to see the others? There is a young lady from Goryeo, how about you..."
The Madam was halfway through her words when she was stopped by Zhou An's cold eyes and couldn't say any more. Zhou An looked at the madam and spoke word by word.
"Mom, I just want Kyoko to accompany you. How much it will cost, you have the final say!"
"Okay, okay! I'll go right away!"
With a smile on her face, the madam ran away quickly, went up to the second floor, and entered a house. Soon, there were shouts and scolds in the room, and the madam came out angrily and went downstairs.
"What's going on?"
Zhou An's face suddenly darkened.
"Master Zhou, I'm sorry! The people who stayed behind at the Tozaki Palace Shrine are here, and Kyoko is drinking with them. Maybe... maybe..."
"What kind of shape-shifter is cheating? Please call Kyoko over quickly. I, Zhou An, have a lot of money!"
Zhou An shouted loudly toward the room upstairs where the madam came out.
"Officials, there is some power in Xing Bian's stay. This..."
Zhou An was furious, and the madam was frightened and cautious.
"What kind of power does he have? Behind me is Dashan Temple! Besides, you know who I am."
"Yes, yes! I'll go right away!"
The madam had no choice but to bow her head and go upstairs again.
"Cousin, please forget about it."
Gao Xutai felt uneasy and quickly advised.
"What the hell? Today I want you to see your cousin's strength!"
"That's right! What are you afraid of when your cousin is here? That Kyoko is charming and charming, but she is a first-class beauty from Hakata! No matter what, you have to see her!"
"Not bad! Relax and let this oiran lady serve you well later!"
"Cousin, but..."
"But what? Remember, don't tell my mother and sister when you go back!"
After Zhou An finished speaking, he turned his head, looked upstairs, and shouted impatiently.
"Hey, let me ask, why doesn't Kyoko come down yet?"
As soon as Zhou An finished speaking, the madam and a young Japanese man with Tsukiyo haircut and a sword on his waist came out. The madam lowered his head and said nothing, and the man raised his voice.
"Songren, listen carefully. My master said that Kyoko is waiting for guests and she will not come over. Please do what you want."
"Your master? Who is your master?"
The man's expression was contemptuous, and Zhou An was furious.
"Keep your mouth clean! My master is Mr. Yukihei, who is staying at Tosakinomiya Shrine. If you are wise, leave now!"
After the young man finished speaking, he opened the door and went in. The door was closed again.
"Cousin, why don't we forget it? Let's find another one."
"I'll go! What a stupid bird! I want to see it!"
Zhou An couldn't keep his face, so he strode upstairs, came to the door, kicked it open, stretched out his hand to open the door, and broke in directly.
Sure enough, in the room, several Japanese men with Tsukiyo heads were surrounding the tatami and looking at him. The geisha in the arms of a middle-aged Japanese man is Kyoko.
"Baga! Get out of here!"
The middle-aged Japanese man slapped the table, then pointed at Zhou An and shouted angrily.
"Go away you bird!"
Zhou An was so angry that he pushed Wei Shizhi away, grabbed the small table next to him, and went straight to the middle-aged man.
"ah!"
Following Kyoko's screams and fearful eyes, Zhou An felt a pain in his abdomen, his rushing figure stopped, and the small cup in his hand fell off. He clutched his bloody abdomen, leaned against the wall, and pointed at the young Japanese man holding a bloody katana in his hand.
"I was... so careless! My brother-in-law will definitely... definitely take... revenge from me!"
Zhou An slipped down and sat on the ground, leaning against the wall. Blood continued to pour out of his abdomen. Soon his eyes became distracted and he lost his energy. He stared blankly ahead.
"cousin!"
Gao Xutai rushed over, hugged Zhou An, and burst into tears.
"Scream! Get out!"
The middle-aged Japanese man pointed at Gao Xutai and Wei Shizhi who came in, and said impatiently.
"Just wait! I remember you!"
Gao Xutai wiped away his tears, caressed Zhou An's eyes, carried Zhou An's body on his back, and staggered out of the room.
"Remember, you will regret it! The whole of Japan will regret it!"
Wei Shizhi said coldly and followed Gao Xutai and left.
"Baga! Bah!"
Guangsuke took the katana and spat disdainfully at the backs of Gao Xutai and Wei Shizhi.
"If Xing Bian stays behind, he will be in big trouble!"
The madam came in, her face was ashen, and she screamed.
"What kind of disaster? He's just the leader of the Song Dynasty. This matter has nothing to do with you, so don't make a fuss!"
Xing Huan nodded, Guangsuke wiped the katana with a cloth and put it into its sheath.
"You don't know, he is not only the leader of Tsuna, but also... alas!"
The old bustard stopped talking and sighed.
"It also has something to do with Dashan Temple. I know that, it's not a big deal. You can go out."
Xing Bian waved his hand and signaled the madam to go out.
"Xing Bian... stayed behind, you really... caused a big... trouble..."
Kyoko, the geisha accompanying the drink, said tremblingly with a look of horror on her face.
"I would like to know, who is he?"
Xing Bian couldn't help but be a little surprised when he saw that Kyoko and the Madam both looked sad.
In the entire Japan, there are only a few major forces that can compete with Tosakinomiya Shrine. Could this guy be a distinguished guest of the Kamakura Shogunate?
"He is not only the leader of the Song Dynasty! His sister is the most favored concubine of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty. Now, things are really big!"
The madam turned pale and stamped her feet repeatedly.
"What? The Emperor of the Song Dynasty... his most beloved concubine!"
Not only Xing Bian, but also Guangsuke who committed the murder, everyone was shocked.
The younger brother of the most favored concubine of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, wasn't he the uncle of the state?
This time, the joke seems to be a bit too big!
"What about the uncle of the Song Dynasty? The Song Dynasty is far away from our country, Japan, and it is across the ocean. It is also famous for its lack of courage. What can they do if they know about it?"
After reacting, Xing Bian said coldly, seeming to put the matter to rest.
The Great Song Dynasty, the Great Coward Dynasty, not to mention a mere uncle, even a prince, the emperor's younger brother, what could he do?
