Calculating in his heart, Zhao Xu still maintained a polite smile on the surface, and at the same time observed Gao Taiming's expression.

I noticed that Gao Taiming was also looking up, as if he wanted to observe him.

Zhao Xu laughed immediately.

Because it's futile.

However, Gao Taiming's behavior also awakened Zhao Xu.

"The Gao family is a powerful minister, and what powerful ministers want is naturally simple."

"legality!"

Even the Japanese shoguns later pursued this thing.

So, in today’s contemporary world, who can provide persuasive legitimacy?

The answer is - China!

The power established by the Han and Tang Dynasties and the legacy left behind are inexhaustible, and can even be said to be inexhaustible!

The most typical ones are the chieftains and powerful men in northern Cochin.

Why were they willing to lead the way, send troops, and even bring their own dry food to help the Song army fight Jiaozhi when the Song Dynasty hooked its fingers and promised to be feudal and hereditary?

Because in their bones and subconsciously, these people feel that being canonized and recognized by China will not only honor their ancestors, but is also the simplest and most practical way to stabilize their rule.

The serfs below may be young or strong.

Everyone recognizes this!

In the same way, there are also forces such as the Five Surnames and Fans in the Southwest.

Even the Korean side is just average!

Wang's Goryeo, although it once cut off tribute from the Song Dynasty.

But as long as there is an opportunity, they will take the initiative to join in.

Those noble ladies in Japan would even take boats all the way to the coast of the Song Dynasty and borrow some seeds with noble surnames to bring back.

These are all legacies left by the Han and Tang Dynasties.

An almost inexhaustible treasure!

This is also the treasure that the Liao Kingdom dreamed of obtaining.

So the question is, will Dali, a country founded by the descendants of Nanzhao, recognize the legitimacy and legal system represented by the Song Dynasty?

Especially Zhao Xu knew that the Gao family was a powerful official, a figure like Cao Cao of Dali and Sima Yi.

Therefore, if the Gao family wanted to do something, would they want the canonization and recognition of the Song Dynasty?

Thinking of this, Zhao Xu smiled even brighter.

In the modern life of studying abroad, one of the most valuable things Zhao Xu learned is: if you have something and are willing to sell it, and others want it very much.

So, the best way is to cover this thing tightly.

Don't give to others easily. It's better to hang them up so that they can't get up or down, so that they can see but not eat.

In this way, through repeated exchanges, you can figure out the other party's bottom line, thereby maximizing your own interests.

So, Zhao Xu knew what he should do.

He praised calmly: "Three generations of the Qing family have been loyal and good."

Then, he stopped talking about this matter, and instead started to change the subject and start a family conversation with Gao Taiming.

"Which path did you take when you entered the court this time?"

"Are there any dangers on the road?"

In Zhao Xu's view, this was just making things up and changing the subject.

But to Gao Taiming's ears, this was a naked threat!

Why?

Since the Han and Tang dynasties, people have wanted to travel from the Central Plains to the core area of ​​what is now the Dali Kingdom.

There is nothing more than taking an extremely difficult and dangerous road: the special grinding road.

And this road has been like this since ancient times: Lin Qing went to the deep realm to deliver the baby, re-translating all the words, and it took a hundred days to get through!

But now, with Song Ting occupying the entire northern part of Jiaozhou.

A new road was subsequently opened up.

This means starting from Qiyuanzhou in Jiaozhou, then turning northeast, crossing the Red River, and entering Luodian (now Anshun, Guizhou Province). From here you can go directly to Dali.

This road has gradually become prosperous due to the tea and horse trade.

New trade routes have been opened up, that's all.

After all, the Song Dynasty was thousands of miles away, and it was difficult to transport supplies, soldiers and horses.

The key is that Song Ting has now opened an unprecedented fast lane to the south.

Gao Taiming led his delegation to North Korea this time and took this new southbound expressway.

In the past, the Central Plains army in the south wanted to go south into Guangxi and conquer Jiaozhou, Dali and other places.

It is necessary to walk an extremely difficult and long road.

This road needs to go south from Hengzhou to Guizhou, then from Guizhou to Binzhou and finally to Yongzhou, and then take the Temo Road from Hengshanzhai in Yongzhou into Dali.

But now, Gao Taiming's mission no longer needs to pass through Guizhou.

After passing Pennsylvania, they took a new and unprecedented road.

It goes down the river from Liuzhou, passes through Rongzhou, Yuanzhou, and Shaozhou directly to Chenzhou in the upper reaches of the Yuanjiang River, and from here directly crosses Dongting Lake and enters the hinterland of the Central Plains.

Not only does it not require a detour of hundreds of miles, it is also easier to walk.

There are many rivers along the way and water transportation is convenient.

What alarmed Gao Taiming the most was that this brand-new road was only opened more than ten years ago.

It is said that the person who opened this road was Zhang Dun, the ruler of the Song Dynasty who led the southern expedition to Jiaozhi.

In just over ten years, Song Ting built walled cities, post stations, horse shops, and even state cities on this road from scratch!

Why can't others see it?

Gao Taiming was frightened when he saw it.

A new fast lane going south, plus a new trade route into Dali.

The little emperor of Song Ting came to ask him specifically - Which road did you take? Is it easy? Are there any problems?

What's this?

threaten!

A naked threat!

What could Gao Taiming do? He could only show a smile that was uglier than crying: "Report to Your Majesty, the foreign ministers have been cared for by the officials along the way!"

"I have also been led by Rongzhou and Dingzhou magistrates of Shangguo, etc., and I have visited the Confucius Temple, visited the state schools, and worshiped the Buddha..."

As he spoke, Gao Taiming closed his eyes and recalled what he had seen along the way.

He led an envoy on this mission. After passing Liuzhou, the enthusiasm of the local government officials who passed through Liuzhou suddenly increased.

In Rongzhou and Dingzhou, the local magistrates even enthusiastically took him to visit the local Confucius Temple and Zhouxue. After hearing that Dali worshiped Buddhism, they even took him to the most popular local temple to offer incense!

He even asked him: How is our culture and education?

At that time, Gao Taiming was already a little scared.

It has only been more than ten years since you established states and counties in these places, and it took even less time to set up floating officials and organize households to integrate the people.

Now you come to me and ask me: How is my culture and education doing?

What does it mean?

Tell me, your knives are very powerful?

Ask me if I'm afraid?

hehe!

Gao Taiming had already seen through all this, so he was very polite all the way.

Especially when he knew that more than ten years ago, Song Ting tried to open up this road.

The important minister named Zhang Dun once slaughtered people in these places while being gentle at the same time.

A river he once killed was blocked by corpses and stopped flowing. It even frightened a local magistrate, who was so frightened that he complained to Song Ting - quickly transfer this lunatic, if the killing continues, everyone will be killed!

Gao Taiming was more polite.

no way!
To be continued...