The Emperor's eyes flashed as he glanced at Su Mubai before turning to look at Lin San. The corners of his lips curled up into a faint smile. No one knew what he was thinking.
Su Mubai had read the books of sages and was filled with disdain towards Lin Wanrong's strange theories. How could China, a land of etiquette, be as selfish as a commoner? Just as he was about to argue, the Emperor waved his hand, "There's no need for you to argue anymore. Let this matter end here. Subject Xu, draft an imperial edict and pass it to the King of Japan. Instruct him to strictly manage his subjects and princes. If they dare to humiliate the people of China again, I will definitely hold them accountable. "
"Your humble subject obeys Your Majesty." Xu Wei hurriedly cupped his fists.
"Lin San, you've disregarded the law and assaulted others in this golden hall. Your crime is vile. Since this is your first time attending court and you're not familiar with the rules, I will forgive you this once and strip you of your reward. The garden behind the Xiangguo Temple will be returned to the imperial court, and your contributions in Shandong will be written off. Are you convinced? "The Emperor spoke with a stern expression.
"I'm convinced, convinced." Lin Wanrong chuckled. Although this old Emperor's governance was average, he wasn't a fool. How could he indulge in alchemy and ruin China?
The Emperor's punishment seemed fair, but in reality, Jimiya Takeo had been beaten up for nothing. Lin San didn't suffer any losses. This time around, the Emperor was obviously biased towards Lin San. Su Mubai's expression flickered. Seeing that the Emperor's gaze was on Lin San more and more, his heart sank.
After settling Jimiya Takeo's matter, the Emperor was in a good mood. He looked at the Goryeo envoy and asked, "Are you the eldest son of the King of Goryeo, Li Chengcheng?"
The Goryeo prince nodded and bowed, "I am indeed Li Chengcheng. I'm here on my father's orders to pay a visit to the Emperor of China and personally present ten thousand-year-old ginseng. I wish the Emperor of China eternal youth and boundless longevity. "
Although this Goryeo prince Li Chengcheng appeared humble on the surface, his words were like pearls. Korea has always been a vassal state of China. When a subject pays respect to the emperor, he or she must kneel and pay respect. However, not only did Li Chengzai not pay his respects, he also turned kowtowing into paying respects, placing both sides on equal footing. The amount of tribute he offered was pitifully little. His intentions were self-evident.
Lin Wanrong heard everything clearly. What thousand-year-old Korean ginseng? Does Korea even have a thousand-year-old history? You're even better at bluffing than me. It was understandable that Korea was unwilling to be inferior to others. However, when they were in trouble, they turned to China for protection. When China was in trouble, they liked to stab China in the back. It was not the first time that they burned the bridge after crossing the river. It was impossible for Lin Wanrong to have a good impression of them.
The Emperor glanced at Li Chengcheng and said lightly, "Thank you, King of Gaoli. I am in good health, without illness or disease, and am waiting for him to come and pay his respects. Go back and report to your father. When he comes to China to pay his respects to the Emperor, I will reward him with a hundred pearls and a thousand bolts of silk, guaranteeing him a lifetime of peace. "
Everyone present understood the meaning behind these words. Korea was very close to China, and there were no natural barriers to defend. In the past dynasties, there were very few who failed to conquer Korea. The King of Gaoli also understood this point. Therefore, among the envoys of the three countries, his mentality was the most difficult to understand.
Li Chengcheng bowed and said, "I will convey Your Majesty's decree to my father. I have come to China to pay my respects to the Emperor of China. I have two requests, and I hope Your Majesty will agree to it. "
Lin Wanrong's heart skipped a beat. According to Xu Wei, the princes of Japan and Korea, as well as the Khan of the Hu people, all wanted to propose to the princess. Now that Japan's Takeshi must have been eliminated, could it be that Li Chengcheng wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to make his move?
As he was thinking, the Emperor said, "Oh, what are the two requests? Tell me."
Li Chengzai responded respectfully and said to the pretty woman in pink palace robes standing behind him, "Palace Attendant Xu, you will personally present the first request to His Majesty."
"Yes!" Palace Attendant Xu lowered her hands and responded respectfully. She was very fluent in Chinese. She walked to the front of the steps and said softly, "Your Majesty the Emperor of China, I would like to ask for some medical books, farming books, smelting techniques, and other miscellaneous books from the palace. Korea is located in a remote area, and the people are miserable. I would like to borrow these books from Your Majesty to study them carefully. I hope Your Majesty will grant my request. "
So that was what was going on. Everyone's hearts lightened. Even Xu Wei shook his head. This was a small matter. How could it be worth asking the Emperor personally?
No one else understood what was going on. Only Lin Wanrong looked at the pretty palace attendant and frowned slightly. This matter could not be careless. If so many good things were given to Korea, it would bring great trouble to future generations if they were not careful.
The Emperor smiled slightly and said, "Oh, what do you want these for?"
Palace Attendant Xu smiled slightly, revealing a mouthful of neat and white teeth. "Your Majesty, this commoner deeply admires the achievements of the Hua Kingdom in medicine, agriculture, and other areas. I want to borrow these books to study and help the people of Korea get rid of diseases, help them have enough food and clothing, and contribute to the prosperity of Korea."
This woman was simple and elegant, fresh and pleasant. She spoke generously and had a good appearance. Everyone immediately had a good impression of her. The Emperor also had a good impression of her. He said with a smile, "My China Encyclopedia is vast and profound. What books do you need?"
Palace Attendant Xu had long been prepared. She raised her fingers and counted. "Four Books and Five Classics, Wind and Cold Rites, Treatise on Febrile Diseases, Acupuncture Records, Guigu 'zi's Medical Skills, Commentary on the Water Classic, Tiangong Kaiwu …"
She spoke without any reluctance. She seemed to know China's culture like the back of her hand. Counting them all, there were over a hundred of them. At the beginning, they were easy to understand subjects. Later on, it was a large number of strange books that Lin Wanrong had never heard of. However, looking at Xu Wei's shocked expression, he knew that the names of the books Palace Attendant Xu spoke of were extremely obscure and unfamiliar.
When Palace Attendant Xu finished, Xu Wei asked, "Miss, where did you learn the names of these books? As far as I know, many of the things that you want are the only copies in the palace. There are medical skills, agricultural skills, architecture, smelting, and many other aspects. Moreover, they are the essence of thousands of years of accumulation of my Da Hua. Looking at Miss' tireless explanation, I know that you must have dabbled in them. "
Palace Attendant Xu said respectfully, "I saw these in miscellaneous books. The elders spoke highly of them, so I memorized them all. I wondered when I could go to China to admire them. Today, I finally realized this wish."
Xu Wei sighed. "Miss's hard work is truly admirable. To be honest with Miss, our Da Hua has tens of millions of scholars, but there are very few of them who are like you, who are able to blurt out hundreds of subjects without thinking, let alone thoroughly researching them. "
Palace Attendant Xu blushed, but she appeared even cuter. The Emperor said happily, "It is a great matter that our China encyclopedia can be passed down to Goryeo. Medical books, agriculture books, and smelting books are all great projects that benefit the people of the country, and can also promote the exchange between Goryeo and China. It is rare to find someone as hardworking as Palace Attendant Xu, I approve — "
"Your Majesty!" Lin Wanrong, who had not spoken for a long time, suddenly shouted.
Everyone in the hall was immersed in shock at Palace Attendant Xu. When Lin Wanrong spoke, it was like a burst of spring thunder that shook everyone's eardrums.
The Emperor frowned and said softly, "Lin San, what matter do you have to report?"
Report, report my ass, you are going to anger me to death. The treasures passed down by the Hua Xia Nation for thousands of years, and you generously gave them to a little girl just because she is beautiful. Do you know how much trouble your "hospitality" will bring to future generations?
Everyone looked unkindly at Lin Wanrong. They supported you in beating up Jimiya Takeshi, but spreading China's culture to Goryeo was a good thing that was beneficial to the exchange between the two countries. Furthermore, it was such a naive and cute girl who was good at studying who had personally begged for it. Who else could it be given to if not her? Even the most knowledgeable old man in the world, Xu Wei, looked at Lin Wanrong in confusion, not understanding what he was trying to say.
Lin Wanrong was isolated at this moment, but if he did not do some things, no one else could. Seeing everyone's burning gazes, he braced himself and said, "Your Majesty, this girl is both knowledgeable and cute, truly worthy of admiration, but —"
"But what?" Palace Maid Xu looked at him curiously, her lips parted slightly and her beautiful eyes widened.
Lin Wanrong sighed. "But you asked for so many things at once, and they are all the elites of China's culture. It is truly unimaginable. No matter how well-prepared you are, it is impossible for you to study all of this in such a short time. "
Palace Maid Xu nodded with a smile. "Of course I can't study all of it by myself, but we still have future generations. They will definitely continue our mission. Is there something you are worried about, Your Majesty? "
I am worried about your future generations. Lin Wanrong cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I have a request. I have given the essence of China's culture to them, benefiting the masses. This is naturally possible. However, I hope that this girl and Prince Lee Chengzai can make a written agreement that clearly states what books were borrowed from China on a certain year, month, and day, and for what purpose. In the future, the disciplines that are derived from this must state their origins. For example, Korean medicine originated from Chinese medicine and was not an original creation of Korea. At the same time, please note that the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Qixi Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Chongyang Festival, and the other festivals, as well as the twenty-four solar terms, all originated from China. Other countries imitate and use them, so they cannot be used to apply for cultural heritage. Please also draw the territories of China and Korea according to the proportions. Please sign and mark — don't look at me, this is all I can think of for now. "
As soon as Lin San finished speaking, the Emperor and the guards all chuckled. Even Xu Wei shook his head. Lin San's words were laughable. He was simply worrying over nothing. I'm the one who passed down my culture to Goryeo. Do you think he'll snatch it away from me?
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