On the West Lake, a awning boat was floating gently.
On the boat, except for Li Zhu who was rocking the oar, only Li Xuan and monk Daozhen were sitting on the bow. On the table in the middle, there was a wine pot and a few plates of side dishes, which was relaxing and comfortable.
The sun sets in the west, and the red clouds spread over the lake, making people feel peaceful.
Monk Daozhen put away his Zen thoughts, raised his head to look at Li Xuan, clasped his hands and said, "The king is indeed very talented and bold. At such a time, he dares to get along with a poor monk. I admire him."
Li Xuan smiled lightly and said softly: "Master, although the Dharma is profound, it is Xiao Wang who has the advantage in this lake."
Strong self-confidence is clearly revealed in a few words.
Monk Daozhen raised his eyebrows and said softly: "I have also heard about this. When the king was annihilating the Tianyin sect, he used wind and rain many times to destroy the Tianyin sect. Thousands of troops from the Tianyin sect were all destroyed in the hands of the prince. , I admire you, but... I wonder if the prince’s abilities will be equally applicable to the sea?”
maritime.
Li Xuan turned to look east. Between the West Lake and the East China Sea, there was only one Hangzhou and one bay of the Qiantang River.
The storm at sea may affect Hangzhou at any time, just like the sea hurricane earlier.
Li Xuan turned around, looked at Monk Daozhen, and said calmly: "The Tao can be Tao, it is not Tao, it can be named, but it is not named. There are many rules for things between heaven and earth. For example, on the sea, in different seasons, the direction of the wind and the flow of sea water are different. Everyone is different, but as long as you can grasp the changes in the weather, then no matter what you do, you can be relaxed and natural."
Monk Daozhen looked at Li Xuan with extremely solemn eyes and said in a deep voice: "Please speak carefully, Your Majesty."
Li Xuan smiled softly and said, "For example, right now, in autumn and winter, the north above the East China Sea prevails, but the current flows from Hangzhou to the Japanese country. But in spring and summer, the wind direction and the seabed current direction will reverse."
Monk Daozhen's mouth twitched slightly. How could he not know that although what Li Xuan said was right, he didn't touch on the details at all.
Before he could continue to ask, Li Xuan spoke again, directly attracting his attention.
"Although the general direction between heaven and earth is fixed, occasional changes can become opportunities that can be exploited. For example, on the first day of October, the wind direction turns west. If you can seize the opportunity, within seven days, you can It can be reached from Hangzhou to the Japanese country, and it is not far from the Japanese mainland." As Li Xuan spoke, she raised her head and looked at the East China Sea.
Daozhen immediately looked over and his expression changed slightly: "On the first day of October, that will be the day after tomorrow."
After a few breaths, Daozhen looked back at Li Xuan, who happened to be looking at him calmly.
The atmosphere between the two people was silent and stagnant. In their eyes, they seemed to have a fleet sailing on the windy sea. At the end of the dark night, the coastline suddenly appeared, and a light filled the coast instantly.
There is the Japanese island.
Daozhen finally nodded slowly and said with a solemn expression: "The Tang Kingdom and the Japanese Kingdom are naturally willing to be friends with the Tang Dynasty forever, and the humble monk is also willing to work hard for it, but I don't know what King Tianwu of our country thinks in his heart. "
Li Xuan nodded. Ever since he knew the origin of Monk Daozhen, Li Xuan understood that Monk Daozhen would definitely try his best to promote the army of King Cheonmu of Japan to go north and join the Tang Dynasty in conquering Silla.
In this way, not only can the main force of King Cheonmu be trapped in Silla, but even after the fall of King Cheonmu, they can also use the power of the Tang Dynasty to calm the hearts of the Japanese people. Don't make too loud abacus.
"Master, if you have something to say, you may as well say it directly. Although there is not much that Xiao Wang can do, but with His Majesty and the Queen above, and countless soldiers from the Anton Governor's Palace below, I must not dare to do anything. We are all capable of completing it." Li Xuan He pushed the wine glass forward slightly.
"If that's the case, you're not welcome, poor monk." Daozhen looked serious and solemn: "Once the alliance between the two countries is reached, our country will send four hundred students to Datang in two batches every year to study, and Datang will send official ships to our country to pick them up. Then we will arrive in China. After arriving in China, the Tang Dynasty will be responsible for all the food and accommodation of our students, and they will not be hindered in their journey."
Li Xuan laughed a little, shook his head and said: "Master really knows what it means to be a lion with his mouth open, but the price is so high that he can pay it back. Xiao Wang is now
Just the last time. "
Li Xuan's face became solemn and she said seriously: "The Tang Dynasty sends an official ship to your country once a year to pick up people. Business travelers from your country traveling to and from the Tang Dynasty can also follow the official ship. Of course, business travelers from the Tang Dynasty can also follow them when traveling to your country. Official ship, as for students, master, there are 800 international students every year, can your country send them out?"
When Xu Fu traveled eastward, he only brought 3,000 boys and girls with him. The Japanese country sent 800 students to the Tang Dynasty at one time, fearing that they would have to drain away all the younger generation of aristocratic children.
Li Xuan didn't believe that they would send civilians to study in the Tang Dynasty. If that was the case, Li Xuan would be even more eager to do so.
"There is no upper limit on the number of students that the Tang Dynasty can pick up and drop off from Japan each year. However, all students must be proficient in Chinese characters. Our government has the right to hold an exam in your country every year. Those who pass the exam can come to the Tang Dynasty. Study... If you don't even know the characters of the Tang Dynasty, and you can't speak the official dialect of the Tang Dynasty, what's the point of coming here?" Li Xuan waved her hand and drew a passing line. .
Daozhen's face instantly darkened. He understood that if Tang culture became popular among the people, it would be extremely detrimental to the royal family's rule.
Taking a deep breath, Daozhen told himself that if the Japanese country wanted to become stronger, it must follow the path of the Tang Dynasty.
Moreover, Datang currently does not have much energy on Dongdao, let alone the Japanese country. Therefore, this matter will only benefit the Japanese country in the short term, and there will be no harm.
Seeing Daozhen finally nodding slowly, Li Xuan smiled, and then said: "After the Japanese students come to the Tang Dynasty, they can enjoy the treatment of the Tang Dynasty scholars. Master, don't say what you want to do, and don't stop such nonsense. Even I, the king, do not have such privileges. Under the law, everyone is equal. The people of Japan should be grateful that they can be bound by the laws of the Tang Dynasty."
"What the king said is true. Daozhen made a mistake." Monk Daozhen took a deep breath and clasped his hands to Li Xuan to apologize.
Li Xuan nodded and said: "The students of the Japanese Kingdom enjoy the treatment of scholars in the Tang Dynasty. Similarly, the merchants of the Tang Dynasty also enjoy the equal rights of nobles in the Japanese Kingdom. The Japanese Kingdom is a vassal of the Tang Dynasty after all."
Li Xuan's last words were very serious. Daozhen had previously emphasized that the two countries were allies, but in Li Xuan's view, the Japanese country was at most a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty, which was a huge loss of face.
"Most of the other things can be decided, but if I want my king to nod, I hope that Emperor Tang can issue an edict and canonize my king's son as the crown prince." Monk Daozhen bowed deeply, with a sincere look on his face.
"It seems that the master wants to completely end the internal turmoil in the Japanese country for many years." Li Xuan took a deep breath and looked solemn.
From the founding of the Japanese Kingdom to the present day, although the succession of thrones from father to son has been the norm, there has also been a succession of brothers.
The current King Cheonmu of the Japanese Kingdom had the opportunity to take over the throne of the Japanese Kingdom from his elder brother Tianji as the Eastern Palace. However, unfortunately, when his brother died, he passed the throne to his son King Hongwen.
King Hongwen died of illness after only three years on the throne. King Tianwu took the throne directly from his grandnephew who was supposed to take the throne, and married several nieces as his concubines.
Now that Tianwu is getting older, he no longer wants to see similar turmoil in the country in his early years, and hopes to completely establish the tradition of father's death and son's succession.
If Datang could really agree, then King Tianwu would definitely lead his army northward immediately.
Li Xuan nodded and said softly: "Master, you can go ahead. If the king of your country is interested, he can send someone to Silla to contact our army. I will send the imperial edict to the king of your country."
"Your Majesty is so calculating!" Daozhen took a deep breath, then chuckled and shook his head.
As soon as the Japanese navy moved, it would immediately attract the attention of Silla without even contacting the Tang Dynasty.
Looking at Li Xuan's determined look, Daozhen nodded and said, "In this case, I will trouble the king. However, I also ask the saint to send the master of Chong'en Temple to come to our country to preach the decree. The two countries will form a good alliance and spread Buddhism eastward. "
Daozhen's words may sound ordinary, but upon closer inspection, they are full of calculations.
Li Xuan didn't hesitate at all and said directly: "Yes!"
"This will cause trouble for the king." Monk Daozhen breathed a sigh of relief.
"Master, you're welcome." After Li Xuan finished speaking, he raised the wine glass in front of him. Daozhen Japanese people are not taboo about wine.
The two clinked glasses with each other, and the vassal alliance between the Tang Dynasty and the Japanese Kingdom had finally begun.
But it's just the beginning.
A true alliance requires official officials from Honglu Temple to go to the Japanese state, and it also requires Japanese envoys to come to the Tang Dynasty.
But these are none of Li Xuan's business. He is just the inspector of Honglu Temple now and can act on his behalf, but it doesn't count if he says the specific details, and those are not his responsibilities. He only needs to confirm If there is any movement in Japan, it will only make Silla afraid.
Now this task is basically completed, but if we want to completely eliminate Silla's delusions, we still need to fight a few winning battles on the front line.
Li Jinxing, Gao Kan, Hete Changzhi, Li Xuan doesn't believe that these famous people will screw up.
"If I didn't know about you, I might really believe that he really thinks about King Tianwu wholeheartedly." Li Xuan showed a slight sneer at the corner of his mouth and looked sideways under the shadow of the tree.
Princess Quan turned out from under the shadow of the tree, her petite and graceful figure wrapped in black night clothes.
"Your Majesty, the master sent a message, asking the maid to go back." Princess Quan held a dagger in her hand and bowed slightly to Li Xuan.
Li Xuan nodded and said: "He is going back to Japan soon. There is a high probability that he will tell you about his next actions. Go ahead and be careful."
"Here!" Princess Quan retreated slightly and then retreated into the darkness.
Li Xuan looked at the bright moon slowly rising in the distance, with a slight sneer on her lips.
Daozhen didn't see the murderous intention hidden in his hand at all.
The caravans of the Tang Dynasty can go to the Japanese country at will. Once the caravans of the Tang Dynasty discover the gold and silver mountains of the Japanese country, then there will be no need for Li Xuan to do anything or say anything. Manchaotang will send troops to the East Island like crazy .
Now Dongdao will be destroyed.
Even if the Tang Dynasty was unable to rule the East Island, Li Xuan could still support a puppet government, such as Princess Quan.
In the Japanese country, there have been four or five queens in office, and there is no shortage of one more.
Not to mention, Princess Quan has two older sisters.
At this time, a rush of footsteps came from behind, and Li Zhu came quickly from behind.
"What happened? You're in such a hurry?" Li Xuan looked at Li Zhu and frowned slightly.
Li Zhu stopped, raised his hands with a solemn expression and said: "Reporting to the king, an imperial edict has arrived. Yuan Jiazhu, the governor of Hangzhou, has been transferred to another place. The new governor has arrived. In addition, Secretary Lang Xue Zhongzhang has arrived at the same time. Su Yu, a member of the Hangzhou Facao army, has been transferred to Dali Temple. , Xue Zhongzhang took over as Hangzhou Fa Cao and joined the army."
"Yes!" Li Xuan nodded calmly, then looked at the West Lake under dusk in front of her, and said softly: "What was supposed to come has finally come."
The setting sun shines beautifully on the West Lake, and Huawu is a beautiful place. The waves are flat for ten hectares, and there are no boats crossing the wild shore.
The floating clouds dispersed above the southwest moon, and the veranda was cool. The fragrance of lotus root is clear, and the wind on the water surface wakes you up.
