I am the king of the dead

In some narratives, Rome is directly described as a ghost novel.

For example, "Foreign Objects" says that there is a kind of ground-born sheep in the Great Qin State. The umbilical cord is connected to the ground. If you beat it with a drum, the ground-born sheep will be shocked. Wherever you run, there will be lush water and grass.

For example, "Ten Continents in the Sea" says that the Daqin State has the soul-returning incense, and the fragrance of the soul-returning tree can spread for hundreds of miles, which can bring the dead back to life. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty burned the soul-returning incense and burned it in the city. !

For example: "Great Qin Nestorian Popular Chinese Stele" describes Rome as: 26 miles from Kunlun to the north, 24 miles to the east coast, millions of soldiers, tens of thousands of miles across, all countries look up to it like Zhou Jing, the capital is extremely handsome, The military equipment is becoming more and more refined every day, and the territory is opened up in four directions.

What kind of divine kingdom on earth is this?Thousands of miles across...

Why did the Han and Tang Dynasties brag about Rome?

The purpose is naturally the Silk Road in the Han and Tang Dynasties, and it is naturally a footnote for external expansion.

Marco Polo boasted that the Central Plains is full of gold, which is really conservative.

So how is China recorded in Roman historical materials?In a word, it is the land where the sun rises, the country as everyone knows it.

There are many records of vastness, large population, strict and upright laws, a race full of justice, rich gold and silver, and peaceful life without war.

For example, the iron tools of the Han Dynasty can split gold and silver, and Tang Mo's sword can change the color of the sky and the earth, and can destroy the stars and cover the sun and the moon.

Rome boasted so much about the Han and Tang Dynasties, naturally it was to vigorously develop the Indian Ocean maritime trade strategy. Silk was an important source of income for Rome and a sharp handle for Rome.

Elena and her group were not embarrassed by others, and Elena had specially asked Nikolaoz to speak Chinese since Samarkand. She was here to marry, not to put on airs as a princess.

She may have to live in Daming for a long time, it is not as simple as going on a mission.

During the nearly half a year of the journey, she has been able to understand some Ming Mandarin and speak some simple words.

When Elena was fine, she just stared at the scene outside the window in a daze. No matter where she went, Da Ming's territory was full of vitality.

Even in winter, you can still see merchants consigning coal. Although they are working hard, they are full of smiles.

The cry of a baby is Elena's favorite sound, and the cry of a child in Constantinople is a bit extravagant.

It was a dead, lifeless city, just like when the big tree of the sky finally collapsed, the decayed bark had been completely hollowed out.

Until December, Elena finally walked a long way and came to the capital city.

The city of Beiya has completely changed its appearance. It is no longer so square, but has many edges and corners. Those are artillery positions.

She finally understood why Nikolaoz said that Daming was more prosperous than she imagined in Gansu Town.

She had never seen so many people gather together and be so orderly.

"What a magical place." Elena was amazed. The city was too magnificent. She had marveled countless times along the way, but she still couldn't hide her horror.

What should the emperor who manages such a powerful person look like?

"Yes, even more prosperous than before." Nikolaoz said confidently.

When Nikolaos came to Yongle in 19, the capital had just been moved here, and the siphon phenomenon had not yet formed. Now it is no longer what it used to be.

Nikolaoz waited at the post station for a day before he was notified to enter the city and lived in the Huitong post instead of the Siyi post.

In fact, Da Ming also attached great importance to the visit of the envoy of the Great Qin Kingdom this time, and the visit with a strong intention of making peace.

In terms of arrangements, the envoys of the Great Qin Kingdom did not live in the Siyi Pavilion, but in the Huitong Pavilion.

The Siyi Pavilion of Daming has been moved to Tianjinwei, not in the capital.

Hu Wei took Yang Shan, Minister of Honglu Temple, to the Huitong Post and met Nikolaoz.

Nikolaoz once met Hu Wei, who was already the left servant of the Ministry of Rites in Yongle for 19 years.

"It's been a long journey, and it's been a hard journey." After greeting each other, Hu Yan said politely.

This is a difference in level. Yang Shan was too lazy to talk nonsense when dealing with Japanese envoys, but when the envoy of the Great Qin Kingdom came, Hu Wei came to say hello first.

As the minister of the Ministry of Rites, Hu Wei naturally knew that the Great Qin Kingdom was in decline to the west of Congling.

Wang Fu also made it very clear in the information that there is only one lonely city left in the Great Qin Kingdom.

But Hu Yi still came.

This is respect for civilization and respect for etiquette.

Hu Wei is a very polite person. In the known world, this is the only country that has been passed down for more than a thousand years, and the only country that can compete with the Central Plains Dynasty in terms of historical origin.

The decline of the country is true, the reincarnation of the five virtues, the order of the four seasons, when everything withers in winter, there is also a time when spring flowers bloom.

As long as the etiquette is still there, there will still be a day of rejuvenation.

But Hu Wei didn't know that after the decline of Rome, it disappeared into the long river of history and never returned.

At this time, the Roman Empire was no longer as simple as subjugation, and it was the moment when civilization finally dissipated.

Hu Wei didn't recognize Nikolaoz, the change in Nikolaoz was really too great.

After 30 years of vicissitudes, Nikolaos was just a young man in the mission of the Great Qin Kingdom.

"Hu Shangshu, we meet again." Nikolaoz never expected that he could still see Hu Wei.

Hu Wei frowned. He was old, but he was not confused. Did this person of his age come to Daming?

Nikolaoz looks too old and looks similar to Hu Wei.

Nikolaoz didn't let Hu Mian guess. He calmly said that he came to Daming with him and participated in the hunting parade.

"I was only 20 years old at the time, so it's not surprising that Hu Shangshu doesn't remember me." Nikolaoz said with emotion: "The situation in Rome is getting worse day by day. I look very old."

At the beginning, Hu Mei, who arranged the inside and outside in an orderly manner, left a deep impression on Nikolaoz.

"So that's it." Hu Wei could only vaguely see the outline of Nikolaoz, a rather handsome young man in his 20s.

When the country was in decline, Yu Qian had trouble sleeping for a while, and his situation was worse than that of Nikolaoz.

At that time, Yu Qian still had a serious phlegm disease. If he didn't cultivate well and spend a lot of energy, he might be like Nikolaoz now.

Hu Wei sat up straight and said, "I'm here today to tell you that when I see His Majesty, I will kneel down and salute."

Why does Hu Wei emphasize this matter?

In the 16th year of Yongle, Chen Cheng went out of Jiayuguan, visited 27 countries west of Congling, and asked them to send envoys to Ming Dynasty to congratulate Ming Dynasty on moving its capital.

On January 19, 22th year of Yongle, envoys from various countries came to Beijing to court Emperor Hewen. As a result, Aldusha, the envoy of the Timur Kingdom, said that "there is no such custom in our country", and he resolutely refused to kneel down and only bowed.

Because in the eyes of the Timur Kingdom, the Timur Kingdom is as powerful as Ming Dynasty and should be treated equally.

Emperor Wen didn't take it seriously. After the grand parade in March, Emperor Wen received envoys from various countries in the camp of Tumubao.

This time, as soon as Aldusha, the envoy of the Timurid Kingdom entered the camp, he immediately "knocked his head to the ground" and never mentioned it. There is no such thing as a custom in our country.

Emperor Wen wrote an autograph letter "May the subjects of the two countries enjoy peace and happiness forever", and then Ming Dynasty reduced the tribute scale of the Timurid Kingdom from 300 people to 30 people directly.

Hu Wei made an agreement with Nikolaoz in advance to prevent any misjudgment.

At this time, the Roman Empire was no longer as simple as subjugation, and it was the moment when civilization finally dissipated.

The Great Qin Kingdom is no longer what it was before, and if we stick to the so-called customs and hold on to the glory of the past, won't we become Kong Yiji who is drinking while standing and wearing a long gown?

It's not hard to guess His Majesty's temper today. His Majesty doesn't like people kneeling at all, but that doesn't mean they don't kneel. When they meet for the first time, they kowtow.

Nikolaoz didn't care too much and said: "When you arrive in a place, you should follow the customs there. This is called doing as the Romans do in the country in Ming Dynasty."

"Hu Shangshu, our Roman princess has walked through deserts, hills, mountains, and fields in order to get married. How should we do this?"

Of course Hu Wei knew that the girl with the veiled hat was the princess of the Great Qin Kingdom, and she shouldn't be ugly. Later, Xing'an, as an envoy of flowers and birds, also wanted to take a look. If she was ugly, she would naturally not be able to enter the palace.

But this is indeed a bit of a violation of etiquette.

Emperor Taizong Wen once accepted a few Korean Gao Liji, but they all communicated in advance. The Great Qin State sent people here directly. Isn’t this forced to buy and sell?

The story is divided into two parts. The distance between the two countries is so long that it will take at least two years to go back and forth. If the conditions for marriage are met, and then they get married, it will take four years and they will have three children.

Moreover, the situation in the Great Qin Kingdom is too bad. If you don’t send it out this time, you don’t know if you can send it next time.

Is etiquette an inconvenience?

Hu Yan said with a smile: "You don't let her face the saint first, wait until the envoy is about to face the saint, please get your majesty's order, and then go to the Huitong Hall to announce the decree."

"However, His Majesty has never been very interested in women from outside the territory. Whether this matter can be accomplished is not up to me."

How difficult is it to put someone in Tai'an Palace?

Except for Tang Yunyan and Li Xier who were selected in that draft, in five years, there was only one more Chen Wanniang.

There is also Ran Siniang who is suspected to be entering the palace, but has never said anything.

Your Majesty is very cautious about the harem, and the Tai'an Palace cannot be splashed with water or leaked.

Hu Wei didn't ask for trouble. His Majesty never let down his vigilance towards civil servants.

Nicholas said with a smile: "Hu Shangshu, the customs of our country are different from those of Ming Dynasty. According to the customs of our country, women also have the right to inherit the throne."

"In other words, Princess Elena is also one of the heirs."

Hu Wei is very proficient in the etiquette of the Ming Dynasty, but not so proficient in the etiquette of foreign countries.

As the person who knows the etiquette the most in Ming Dynasty, he immediately understood that this is called the right of claim.

Why did Ming hold his nose, admit the Zhengshuo status of the Yuan Dynasty, and even give Genghis Khan the name of a real person?Isn't it just for this right to claim?You must know that the Ming Dynasty was founded by the Red Scarf Army, and entered the capital of the Yuan Dynasty singing the Red Scarf song, expelling the Tartars, and restoring the Chinese clothes, is a long-term slogan.

If Daming wants to attack Taixi one day, then this is the best claim!

No matter what, you have to discuss it with the emperor to see if you can accept the princess into the palace.

In particular, the Great Qin Kingdom is not a small country that has been inherited for only a hundred years. It has no etiquette and does not know the rules. This is included in the palace. In the future, the prince will lead a large army to fight, and it is a legitimate reason for the restoration of Rome.

Hu Wei had many thoughts in his heart, but he said calmly: "My courtiers of the Ming Dynasty are looking forward to your majesty, and it all depends on your majesty's will."

"Your Majesty is very interested in the documents sent by your country, but the translation is a bit troublesome. I don't know if Nikolaoz is envoy, can he teach a few apprentices to learn your country's language?"

Hu Wei asked Nikolaoz to help train translators, but Daming did the translation.

Tang Sanzang went to Tianzhu to learn scriptures, but he had to go by himself, and this was delivered directly, which is a great thing.

The Central Plains dynasty has never been complacent, but is good at absorbing and integrating foreign cultures.

This is also the biggest secret to the continuation of civilization, and one of the indispensable means to maintain the vitality of the Central Plains dynasty.

Chapter 453 Use it for big speculation

To be self-proclaimed, to be content with the status quo, to embrace the law of one's ancestors, to be a monk striking the clock for one day, and to talk about all foreign cultures as barbarians is the way to self-destruction.

The vitality of a civilization comes from its inclusiveness.

The good man Ulugh Beg surpassed the times, made a sextant, calculated the inclination of the earth's axis, measured the precise precession, and made outstanding contributions in trigonometric functions and spherical geometry.

Wala went west and broke through Samarkand, and all the gains of the good man Ulugh Beg were sent to Daming.

Do Daming want these things or not? !

The answer is yes.

Daming at this time has not lost his aggressiveness and tolerance.

In the 15th year of Hongwu, Emperor Taizu Gao summoned Wu Bozong and Hanlin Li Zong in Fengtianmen, and ordered the translation of astronomical documents from the Western Regions.

Then Wu Bozong organized Qin Tianjian Lingtai Lang Haidar Awuding, Hui masters Ma Sha Yihei, Ma Hama and others to start at Youshunmen in Nanjing to jointly translate the astronomical yin and yang calendar images of the Western Regions, and then translate them sequentially.

In the end, the soil plate calendar was obtained, the time was calculated, the perpetual calendar was made, and the "Datong Calendar" was approved.

Of course, the law of the ancestors can be said to be a great political weapon, but it is not uncommon in the past to refute it with the law of the ancestors if it does not meet the interests of the people.

The right to interpret the law of the ancestors is now in the hands of His Majesty, which was handed over by Hu Wei on his own initiative.

Therefore, if the ministers play the method of the ancestors, they must first be able to play Hu Wei.

Nicholas said with a little trembling: "Hu Shangshu, I have a question, and I ask Hu Shangshu to know the answer, please tell me, I have been confused for more than [-] years."

"Please tell me." Hu Wei nodded, motioning to Nikolaoz to ask, if he knew the answer, he would know everything and say everything, and of course he wouldn't say what he couldn't say.

Nikolaoz has already seen the prosperity of Ming Dynasty, and this prosperity will not end in his lifetime. How long will this prosperity last for ten years? 20 years?Or will it disappear in 200 years?

He solemnly asked: "Why China can be so strong and prosperous today, the country's territory is extremely vast, the people are numerous, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the law is strict. It seems that it has never been cut off. I am very puzzled."

Hu Yi put down the teacup, reached out his hand suddenly, took Nikolaoz's teacup, and said with a smile, "What's mine is still mine, and what's yours is also mine."

Nikolaoz looked at Hu Mei in confusion, and scratched his head. What he said was a bit inexplicable, but it seemed to fit Elena's first impression of being domineering.

Hu Yan said with a smile: "Since ancient times, China has not been a country where people are not allowed to go and others are not allowed to come. We once translated all Buddhist scriptures into Chinese characters, and then the Chinese characters interpreted its meaning."

Only then did Nikolaoz understand what Hu Wei meant, and said with a smile, "Oh, I see, this is really amazing."

Hu Yan didn't finish talking.