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Chapter 934: On the way home

Li Su didn't have much affection for Daozhao and other people. In fact, he knew in his heart that he had a little narrow-minded thoughts on the anger and always felt that foreigners had bad intentions, especially this island country that looked respectful and beastly on the outside, Li Su was even more disgusted.

Of course, no matter how disgusted you, Li Su could not really order them to be killed without others offending him. After living for two lifetimes, there is still some rationality. What's more, Dao Zhao and others have the identity of sending Tang envoys, which is official, and these sending Tang envoys were very pleased by the monarchs and ministers in the Tang Dynasty.

Foreign countries sent overseas students to study in the Tang Dynasty. This was particularly respectful when it was said. The Japanese sent envoys to the Central Plains since the Sui Dynasty. From the first batch of Sui envoys recorded in history to the present, the previous envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty were very popular among the monarchs and ministers of the Central Plains dynasty, especially the Japanese people were particularly polite. They bowed and bowed in front of anyone, and looked extremely humble. This image fully satisfies the vanity of the Tang Dynasty's monarchs and ministers of the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, the monarchs and ministers did not care about how much these seemingly humble people learned from the Central Plains or stole many things. Whenever they sent the Tang envoys to the country, they would treat them as guests of the state and be very polite.

Of course, Li Su also had this kind of vain mentality, but he had a deep sense of caution towards the envoys of Tang. According to the saying, Dao Zhao and others were always respectful in front of him, and they were very respectful in their rituals. They could not find any mistakes in terms of etiquette, nor did they do anything that was unfavorable to the Tang Dynasty and the monarch and ministers. However, Li Su still hated them and had no reason to hate them.

When a person lives to a certain age, he must make progress in speaking and acting. From the perspective of his own heart, there are few love and hatred for no reason. Li Su lived for two lifetimes and basically maintained a normal mind for everything. He rarely had such irrational disgust for no reason when dealing with people. However, emotions are emotions, and they come from their hearts, and Li Su had no choice.

It seemed as if lying calmly on the chair and basking in the sun, Li Su squinted his eyes and let Dao Zhao whisper in his ears. He was like a reporter who investigated the dark side digging deep into everything about Li Su and the Tang Dynasty. Li Su absent-mindedly maintained the most basic politeness, and occasionally answered irrelevant words, but his mind was constantly moving.

After returning to Chang'an, we must advise Li Shimin that we should not let the group of envoys to indulge in the Tang Dynasty. They cannot decide what to learn, how to learn, and what level to learn, but the Tang Dynasty has the final say. Some confidential things are even more unavailable, such as gunpowder formulas, newly cultivated and improved rice seeds in agriculture, etc. Of course, if this group of Japanese people have a very strong desire for knowledge, they will throw them a lot of Buddhist scriptures. It doesn't matter. Even if you learn, copy more Buddhist scriptures can resolve the anger in your heart, put down your butcher's knife and become a Buddha, which is very suitable for the national nature of Japan.

Many thoughts turned into my mind, but Dao Zhao's resentful voice came to my ears.

"Why did Duke Li disobey me? I have said so many words, how many times did you reply? I have no other intentions, but I just have a pure heart to study..."

Li Su came to his senses and looked at him blankly: "Ah? Did you say something just now? What did you say?"

Dao Zhao was stunned, his expression became more and more resentful and mournful. A foreign monk dressed in sloppy clothes showed a grievance. The picture was so eye-catching. Li Su suddenly wanted to slap him hard with the sole of his shoe to restore his facial expression to natural.

"I just said that when I heard that during this Eastern Expedition, the great Khan of Heaven used a very wonderful weapon to attack the city of Goguryeo, a black pot was lit and exploded. The sound was like thunder in the sky, and the Weike spread the mountain and cracked the soil. I wanted to ask, what is this?" Dao Zhao stared at Li Su with his eyes.

Li Su's eyes twitched and she smiled quietly: "Are you interested in the small pottery jar in our Tang Dynasty?"

Daozhao was unaware of it, and nodded violently like a chicken pecking at rice.

Li Su smiled even brighter.

As soon as he thought of this, Dao Zhao asked immediately. The ignorant is fearless. Do you know how sensitive this foreign sacred thunder is in the top leaders of the Tang Dynasty? Do you know that King Li Ke of Wu was just wandering around the firearms bureau, and was scolded by Li Shimin, and then drove out of Chang'an. He was recalled two years later. This topic is so sensitive to the top leaders of the court. The court prince is so secretive about it. The sac in front of him actually asked directly. If he didn't cheat him, Li Su felt sorry for his glorious nickname of "a little bastard in Chang'an".

"How did you know that this small clay pot is so powerful?" Li Su asked with a happy look.

Li Su's expression and acting skills were too natural, and Dao Zhao didn't realize it was completely different, so he hurriedly said: "I am bored in the camp in Silla these days, so I walked around the camp and chatted with the soldiers of the Tang and Silla countries. Then I heard that there was a small pot of pottery... "

Li Su said oh, nodded, and then showed a mysterious look: "The rumors are true. This thing is indeed very powerful. If you Japan has this magical weapon, you can destroy whoever you want. Throw one into the cesspool of your palace. The entire palace seems to rise up on the ground and fly freely. Do you think it is amazing?"

Dao Zhao's eyes were lit. Although Li Su used the cesspool of their palace to describe the power of the thunder in the sky, this was not the point. The point was that the small pottery jar in the Tang Dynasty was not very confidential. The Duke of Li County could dig out his lungs at any time to shake out its recipe. According to the description of the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, if Japan could possess this magical object, it would be of great use to consolidate the royal power and maintain the country. If Dao Zhao brought this object back, it would definitely be a great achievement.

After swallowing, Dao Zhao's eyes became more and more greedy, and he still said humbly: "This magical object is so powerful, I don't know what it was made of? I am eager to know, so I would like to ask Duke Li to give me advice."

Li Su smiled and said, "This thing is powerful, and its formula is naturally confidential. If you don't say humbly, this thing was made by me. However, the Emperor of Tang Dynasty knew the power of this thing well. Your Majesty was worried that it would be used by people with evil thoughts and do evil things that hurt the country and the people, so he issued strict orders. This thing is not allowed to be told to the outside world. If you violate the order, you will be killed by the head of my neck..."

Daozhao's expression suddenly turned into disappointment and said in a daze: "In this way, I can't find the secret recipe of this thing..."

Li Su smiled and patted his shoulder and said, "Your Majesty's intention is that this thing cannot be used in the people, otherwise there will be chaos in the world. However, Your Majesty has always been favored and treated by you to send Tang envoys. In the fourth year of Zhenguan, the first batch of envoys sent by your country came to our Tang Dynasty to study for a year. During that year, envoys sent by the Tang envoys had asked for something, and Your Majesty agreed to them all. It can be said that you will meet your requests. If you want to learn anything, Your Majesty will satisfy you. I believe that your second batch of envoys sent to Tang will be no exception. Although I cannot tell you the secret recipe, there are still other ways..."

Daozhao hurriedly said, "What is the solution for Li County Duke? Please give me some advice. I am very grateful."

Li Su's smile became deeper, his expression was mysterious, and his tone was full of bewitching: "When you come to Chang'an to meet His Majesty, you can ask His Majesty in person, a pottery that can be fried is not a big deal. What does it matter if you learn it? Anyway, it's time to take it back to your Japan. Even if you lord of the Japanese king bombed the entire Japan, it would have no effect on the Tang Dynasty. If you ask in person, His Majesty will definitely not refuse..."

Dao Zhao was stunned and said, "Is it...is it true? Is it true?"

Li Su said seriously: "Believe me, we Tang people are all very hospitable. How can we cherish me? The envoys of the Tang Dynasty have always been favored by the monarchs and ministers of the Tang Dynasty, but if you have any requests, your Majesty will definitely agree."

Li Su's expression was very sincere when she said this. Her handsome and white face showed a sense of openness and righteousness. Dao Zhao stared at Li Su's face for a long time. He chewed Li Su's words back and forth several times in his mind, and finally nodded in hesitation.

The left and right were just asking His Majesty Tian Khan for the secret recipe for making the small pottery jar. Even if Tian Khan refused, Dao Zhao would not lose much. If not, it would be fine. It would be impossible to be punished by Tian Khan for a question, right?

"Thank you for your advice from Li County, I will be rewarded in my lifetime." Daozhao bowed to Li Su with gratitude.

Li Su kindly supported him and said in a sincere tone: "Tang and Japanese countries have a lace of water, and are friendly and friendly. The monks don't have to be so polite. If you have to repay them, find more ways to make some money after you arrive in Chang'an. I especially like this. Remember to give gifts to your preferences, remember to remember."

Dao Zhao twitched his cheeks and still responded very humbly.

Li Su couldn't help but smile when she looked at Dao Zhao's gratitude face.

After returning to Chang'an, if the Japanese monk in front of him really didn't know how to ask Li Shimin for a secret recipe to shake the sky, I wonder what posture would Li Shimin use to slap him hard in the face? I'm looking forward to that picture...

More importantly, with Daozhao's request, Li Shimin was angry and would probably be wary of sending the Tang envoy, and would not allow the sending the Tang envoy to take the request in Chang'an like before.

You should be a guest, and the host kindly invites you to visit. You cannot just think about the host's things. If the host doesn't give it, it will steal it. This is not called a guest, it is called a thief.

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Two days later, news came from Jincheng Port in Silla that the navy fleet led by Zhang Liang had docked at Jincheng Port. This time, Zhang Liang was ordered to bring more than 100 warships, in order to pick up Li Ji and Li Su's troops to detour Baekje from the sea and finally return to Dengzhou Port in the Tang Dynasty. In this way, the mission of 20,000 light cavalry led by Li Ji and Li Su to snipe the enemy was completely completed. At the cost of very little casualties, he not only attacked Pyongyang, the capital of Goguryeo, but also messed up the political situation of Goguryeo, and easily retreated to Silla, boarded the ship and returned home calmly.

In general, Li Ji and Li Su completed the task more than they could. After returning to Chang'an, Li Shimin's rewards would probably not be missing.

Li Su didn't care about rewards. When he heard that Zhang Liang's navy had already arrived, the first thought that he could finally return to the Tang Dynasty and finally meet his wife, children and father. His longing for home was unprecedentedly strong at this moment.

After hearing the news, Li Ji immediately ordered the entire army to prepare for the departing to Jinchenggang.

The Queen of Silla also heard the news and hurried to Li Ji's tent in person. As the Queen of Silla, she formally submitted a letter to Li Ji to His Majesty Tian Khan. The letter was written in Chinese characters. It has to be said that Silla also has masters with extraordinary writing skills. The beginning of the letter was a singular flattery for His Majesty Tian Khan. The article was written in a bunch of flowers and a wonderful writing. Li Ji and Li Su blushed when they looked at it.

Of course, the Chinese Book of China cannot be all flattery, so you have to talk about some serious matters.

The queen's business was Li Su's proposal to lend weapons and armor to Silla. The Tang Dynasty was so generous that she gave the queen a full weapon and armor that could arm 20,000 troops. The Shang Dynasty gave it to her, and the Queen wanted to repay Qiong Yao. However, the Silla Kingdom was too poor. After all, she survived hard in the cracks between Goguryeo and Baekje in recent years. There were wars almost every year. There were very little accumulation in the country and there was no way to give back to the generous and generous country of the Tang Dynasty. So His Highness gritted her teeth and decided to take out one-third of the Silla Kingdom's tax every year to pay tribute to His Majesty Tian Khan, in order to repay the deep friendship of the Tang Dynasty's weapons and armor to lend them to Silla.

Li Ji and Li Su read the letter of the country carefully. After a moment of silence, the uncle and nephew exchanged glances with each other and understood each other. Then Li Ji put away the letter of the country and promised the queen that after his 20,000 light cavalry arrived at Jinchenggang, he would take off all the weapons and armor and hand them all over to the Silla army. As for the promised taxes of one-third of the annual tribute that the Silla Kingdom promised, this...of course, it is what His Majesty Tian Khan should decide. As a minister, Li Ji could not express any attitude.

However, Li Su's first reaction after reading the book of the country was to raise the price. One third was too small, so he had to take at least half. However, thinking about the situation of Silla Kingdom on the Liaodong Peninsula and the need for the Tang Dynasty to maintain a strategic balance between the three kingdoms on the peninsula, Li Su still resisted the urge to raise the price.

I am most annoying to do business with poor people. I can't negotiate at all. They have almost nothing. Do I have the heart to steal the broken bowl of their begging for food?

After receiving Li Ji's promise, the queen left happily and expressed earnestly that she was willing to personally escort the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty to Jinchenggang to show the Silla Kingdom's respect for the Tang Dynasty.

Li Ji said thank you without comment. Haha, pretending not to know that His Highness the Queen was actually staring at the weapons and armor in the hands of the Tang army soldiers, for fear that after arriving at Jinchenggang, Li Ji suddenly suffered from amnesia and forgot to leave the weapons and armor.

It's good to be polite to each other. Hello, I'm fine, pretending to be polite, at least the atmosphere is very harmonious. Li Su likes this kind of harmonious atmosphere. The root problem of the chaos in the world is that they are too straightforward. A few words of a little polite can at least reduce the war between mankind by more than 80% of human beings.

Reorganize the army, prepare horses, and pack up their luggage. Outside the Sila camp, there were 20,000 light cavalry formations in an orderly manner, and everyone's faces were filled with joy.

There are more than Li Su who misses homesickness? Everyone is already homeless.

The warm sun above his head scattered on his body, and a burst of joy as vigorous as spring came naturally. Li Ji looked at the dark soldiers in front of him, and couldn't help but smile on his face, and then waved his hand.

"Soldiers, let's go home!"
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