system of princes and generals

Chapter 107 The Second Prince of Japan (First Update)
Hearing the sound, Huan Wuping stopped where he was about to take, turned around slowly, his eyes fell on Zhang Xiangkun, and he nodded modestly.

Although Zhang Xiangkun had never seen the man in the audience, he probably wasn't from Chang'an City, but it could be seen from his gestures that this man was not simple.

"Bring the pen and ink." Zhang Xiangkun ordered the clerk, and then walked slowly to the audience, "Sir, you can sign up."

Huan Wuping took the bamboo slips from the little official, unfolded them slowly, and wrote his name at the end.

Smiling and nodding with Zhang Xiangkun again.

Zhang Xiangkun picked up the bamboo slips, and his eyes fell on the last name. The handwriting is beautiful, calm and powerful. Zhang Xiangkun is a scholar. Seeing this handwriting, he couldn't help but feel inspired. He thought to himself, this person must have practiced for many years to have this name. level.

He closed the bamboo slips and looked in the direction Huan Wuping left.

Fujiwara followed Huan Wuping, "Second Prince, why do you have to participate in that kind of competition? They Han people are so proud, and they don't want to. Hmph, our Second Prince's thesis is not necessarily worse than theirs."

Huan Wuping frowned slightly, "I can't say that, the culture of the Han people is extensive and profound, and I only have a superficial understanding, which can't be regarded as any attainment, so I must never say that outside in the future."

He continued, "The little official just now probably thought we were foreigners because he hadn't seen us before, and he joined in the fun and made trouble. Don't think too much about it. After meeting the Emperor Han, he will take your temper away. After all, we are here to learn."

Fujiwara didn't like Chang'an in his heart, but he didn't dare to say anything, he could only nod his head and obey.

Huan Wuping shook his head inwardly, Fujiwara is straight-tempered and can't hold back what he wants to say, remind him now, lest he say something wrong and affect their mission this time.

It was the first time since the founding of the Han Dynasty that the Japanese envoys met with the Han emperor. Naturally, the whole country attached great importance to it, from Emperor Wu to the ministers.

Emperor Wu asked, "Is the Japanese diplomatic mission properly arranged?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, everything has been properly arranged. Someone came to report just now that, except for the second prince Huan Wuping and General Fujiwara, everyone else in the Japanese diplomatic mission is resting in the other courtyard we arranged. I speculate that Huan Wuping and Fujiwara may be on their way to the palace."

Emperor Wu nodded lightly, the application for admission to the palace had already been submitted, and he also agreed, and it is estimated that they will arrive in a while.

Although you are here to learn from a big country, as a host, you must have something to offer in terms of etiquette and culture. In other words, in the simplest terms, when someone comes to visit and inspect, as a host, who should be sent to accompany and receive them? What level of reception, how to eat, have fun, and learn well are all knowledge.

In the main hall, you and I talked, but there was no specific plan.

Of course, no one is willing to take the lead, because this is a hot potato, it should be done well, and the responsibility lies, but if there is a mistake, the envoy is offended, and the two countries have conflicts, this is a big deal, and no one will do it. If you dare to take this risk, compared with honor and head, everyone wants to cover their heads.

Liu Sheng whispered in Emperor Wu's ear, "The Japanese envoys are already waiting outside the hall. Look, Your Majesty."

What can Emperor Wu do? After consultation or not, people are already at the door of his house, so he has to let them in.

After sighing softly, Emperor Wu raised his lower eyelids and hummed.

Liu Sheng understood, and walked down the hall in small steps.

Huan Wuping came to Chang'an for the first time, and even entered the imperial palace for the first time. Every plant, every tree, every brick and every tile felt novel. He had seen the prosperity and prosperity of a big man before, all of which he saw in books. Although the various scenes were restored as much as possible when drawing, the conditions and technology did not allow it, and it was not completely satisfactory in terms of authenticity and artistry.

That's it, Huan Wuping was already fascinated. He read all the books about the Han Dynasty and understood the culture of the Han Dynasty. Finally, he was able to see the style of the Han Dynasty as an envoy of the Japanese country, and he was extremely excited.

Huan Wuping and Fujiwara walked into the hall one after the other.

After the ceremony of kneeling and worshiping, Emperor Wu gave him a seat.

"In the past, I only read about the scene of Chang'an in the text, and I felt that it was rich and prosperous. When I saw it today, I realized that the description in the book was just a drop in the ocean, far less than one ten-thousandth of the real scene of Chang'an."

Emperor Wu laughed and was happy in his heart. He only knew that Wa Kingdom had sent their second prince, but he didn't expect that this young man was not only familiar with Han culture, but also so humble and polite.

"Since the second prince likes Chang'an, he can stay longer and enjoy the beautiful scenery and taste the delicious food."

Huan Wuping bowed slightly, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your hospitality, but Wuping is disrespectful."

Huan Wuping originally wanted to stay longer to bring the advanced civilization of the Han Dynasty back to the Wa Kingdom, and drive the economic prosperity and cultural progress of the Wa Kingdom.

"I heard that the second prince has a deep understanding of my Han culture, and he is particularly proficient in writing and calligraphy."

Huan Wuping quickly leaned forward and said, "Wu Ping only knows a little bit about it. He is really not accomplished, let alone proficient."

Emperor Wu was just polite. Seeing that Huan Wuping was so humble, he did not continue the topic.

"Is there any place the second prince wants to go recently?"

Huan Wuping suddenly remembered that he had signed up to participate in the Biwen Competition. Although the rules of the competition were open registration, anyone could participate.But since he was an envoy from another country after all, he thought it would be best to inform the Emperor of Han about this matter.

"To tell you the truth, there are many places Wu Ping wants to visit, but recently he signed up for a competition."

Emperor Wu was stunned for a moment, and the courtiers all looked left and right when they heard Huan Wuping's words, and asked the people nearby with their eyes, everyone shook their heads, expressing that they didn't know.

Emperor Wu smiled slightly, thinking that it might be a wine-tasting essay competition held by literati and poets in the restaurant, he still asked politely, "What competition is it?"

Huan Wuping said without hesitation, "It's the Biwen Contest organized by His Majesty himself. Just now, Fujiwara and I just passed by the competition ring and signed up. The competition is scheduled for three days later."

Three days later, the Biwen Contest was held at the national level, and the emperor personally held it. With so many keywords, Emperor Wu certainly knew what kind of competition Huan Wuping was talking about.

Not only Emperor Wu, but also the ministers under the court were shocked.

There was silence in the hall, and a trace of astonishment flashed across Emperor Wu's eyes.

Liu Sheng secretly watched the emperor's expression and swallowed his saliva.

Among the people present, apart from Emperor Wu himself, the one who knew the truth best was Liu Sheng.This was originally a contest in disguise to help Princess Rong An recruit a son-in-law. Although Rong An is good at fighting, she is still a young girl. Naturally, some girls are hypocritical, like her, but want to see her skills.

That's why Emperor Wu came up with the question himself, with the goal of letting Huo Guang win no matter what, and then marry Princess Rongan, a plan that had the best of both worlds.

But when the second prince of Japan came out halfway, things became complicated and difficult to control.

Liu Sheng took a breath of cold air, his eyes fell on Emperor Wu's furrowed eyebrows, and he shuddered. He didn't dare to take a breath, and quickly lowered his eyelids.

Huan Wuping looked at Emperor Wu blankly, and the atmosphere fell into an embarrassing situation for a while.

The air was filled with an unfathomable stillness.
Suddenly Emperor Wu laughed twice, the laughter was hearty and powerful, circling the top of the hall.

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