The Little Officials of the Song Dynasty

Make the Liao Mission?

Yunyan thought about it for a while, and remembered that it was already November, and it was indeed time to send envoys to the Liao Kingdom to congratulate Zhengdan.But why bother him?

Yun Yan went back and washed her face, she became sober, "Whose idea is this, Mr. Honglu Temple? It's not up to them to decide, right?"

In fact, many functions of Honglu Temple were divided up by other departments, especially for such important matters as the diplomatic relations with the Liao Kingdom, the selection of envoys was usually jointly discussed by the Privy Council and the Ministry of Education.

"I said it was a recommendation, and the Privy Council is still undecided," Zheng Ling said in a low voice, "I have inquired, and the Liao people have sent letters many times, hoping to invite the Kong family class to perform in Liao. Kong sent After the class taught, they became more attentive. This time, I am afraid they will bring people from the Kong family class to perform together, and the officials said that there should be people who are proficient in opera among the envoys."

The form of opera was invented by Kong Ji. How many people in the world dare to say that they are "good"?

Liao people love opera and like to make things difficult for Song officials. If none of the envoys sent can have a few words with them, it will be bad.

That's about it, those people thought of Yun Yanhui, and those who are interested know that the Kong family class was funded by Yun Yanhui at the beginning, and Kong Ji followed Yun Yanhui's suggestion very much.

Besides, just look at Yun Yanhui's glorious record before. Although he has not studied much (...) and has no fame, he has never gained the upper hand in the confrontation with the Liao people.

Looking at it this way, there is really nothing wrong with it.

Yun Yan rubbed his forehead back, "Since the time when Taizu sent Zhengdan envoy He Liao, no matter the envoy or deputy envoy, the envoy's identity is nothing more than an official, a celebrity, or a relative, what is it to send a Kaifeng government official? "

Officials are all powerful, and nepotism of relatives is strong. As for celebrities and refined scholars, the requirements are even higher. Those who have been sent before are all great Confucian scholars and famous literati.

The envoys represent the dignity of the country, and they cannot lose face to the Song Dynasty when they are abroad. What's more, they have to shoulder the tasks of negotiating affairs between the two countries and spying on intelligence, so both their own qualifications and qualities must be excellent.

Having said that, Zheng Ling also scratched his head, "They are confident in what they said, and I didn't think much about it... Will the officials ask you to be an official?"

"What kind of official should I be appointed? I've already told the officials that I don't want to be an official." Yun Yanhui felt that the crisis was resolved, "Come on, I think it's just that the people from Honglu Temple have an orgasm on their own. If the Privy Council can take care of them, they will There's a ghost."

Zheng Ling always felt something was wrong, but Yun Yanhui ignored it at all, and pulled him back to continue drinking.

"I think it's better to pay attention..." Zheng Ling said, "You and Zhao Caiyun were half envoys before, and you have experience."

What he was talking about was that Yun Yanhui and Zhao Yunchu went to the dispute field on the border of Song and Liao to handle the case, which is indeed a qualification.

"You are so young, why are you so wordy. There must be a way for a car to reach the mountain, and a straight line for a boat to reach the bridge. If I really make an exception and use Liao, then I have the right to buy it for the big guys." Although Yun Yanhui has never been Liao Kingdom, but went to the border, and also dealt with many Liao people, and never took traveling far seriously, not so much melancholy, so it didn't matter.

The last time Yunyan went back to the shopping mall, she just did a shopping agent and went on a tour at public expense.

Yun Yan got Zheng Ling drunk, and Zheng Ling couldn't say anything else.

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When he woke up the next day, Yun Yan didn't take it seriously, and just put it behind him, because he thought it was impossible.

However, after a few days, Renzong really sent him into the palace, and Yunyan returned to the Imperial Palace to see that officials from the Privy Council, Zhongshu, Honglu Temple, etc. all stared at him, feeling a chill in his heart.

It's not good, you won't really ask him to go on a business trip, will you?

After Yun Yan went back to salute, she looked at her nose, nose and heart, and stood aside without saying a word.

Seeing his honesty, Renzong asked, "Do you know why I called you here?"

Yun Yan replied: "No, I don't know..."

The officials of the Privy Council's ceremony room said with a pleasant face: "The last time I went to discuss tea affairs in the tea market, I did an excellent job. This time Zhengdan is approaching, and we are going to send envoys to the Liao Kingdom in the Song Dynasty. We all recommend you Be a deputy envoy."

Yun Yan looked around, and everyone looked back at him kindly, and couldn't help thinking, what kind of enmity do I have with you...

"Look at your dumb look, who are you pretending to show?" Renzong felt that Yunyan was not as lively as before when he returned today, so he scolded him a little, "I'm going to send disciples from the Kong family class this time, and I asked you to go because I know You know these operas."

Yun Yanhui knew only superficially about opera before, but after interacting with Kong Ji, he gradually understood a lot, so he does have an advantage in this regard.

"No." Although Yun Yanhui was not afraid of going on a business trip, he still didn't want to go there for such a long time if it was not necessary. Although I am proficient in opera, it is only limited to opera. What if I lose someone, what should I do?"

If the envoy loses others, then he is not the one who loses himself.Yi Yunyan looked back, it would be fine if there were people from Kong's class, as long as the envoys knew a little bit, it would be fine.

Yun Yan added another sentence, weakly said: "The official of Dingfu is the deputy envoy, okay..."

"That's because you don't know about Liao people's fanatical yearning for opera," Renzong shook his head and said, "Besides, who said you are a government official?"

Yun Yan didn't understand, "What is that?" Could it be that, as Zheng Ling said, he was specially appointed an official to make it easier for him to go on a mission?

Renzong said with a smile: "You are the editor-in-chief of "Kaifeng Mansion Daily"!"

Yun Yan replied: "..."

Damn, so his identity belongs to the category of "celebrity and refined scholar"?

Renzong seemed to see through what Yun Yanhui was thinking, and said, "Or do you want to go as a relative of the emperor?"

Yun Yanhui was so frightened that her legs went limp. She looked at the puzzled faces of the courtiers around her, but she didn't understand the meaning, so she breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't expect Renzong to tease his relationship with Zhao Yunchu in front of so many people.

Yun Yan looked back, there were so many people staring at him, and they were all scholars, if he said no, he would be drowned in spit, "Officials, can you take a step to speak?"

All the ministers looked at Yun Yanhui strangely, and kept guessing in their hearts.

This guy is so favored that he dares to ask the officials to take a step to speak, and the officials' attitude towards him is also very unusual, and just now he accidentally said the words "the emperor's relatives and relatives". What's wrong with the woman?

If it wasn't for Zhao Youwu's young age, they would all have guessed that Yunyan would be the emperor's daughter.However, although the princess is not suitable, is it possible for other noble daughters such as princesses and princesses?

Renzong said with a smile on his face, "Then gentlemen, go back first."

Just now when the big guys were discussing candidates for envoys, they proposed Yun Yanhui, so Renzong simply summoned someone to ask. Seeing Yun Yanhui's hesitation now, he probably has some conditions to talk about.

After the ministers withdrew, Renzong Fang said, "Tell me, what do you want?"

As long as it's not too much, Renzong can satisfy Yun Yanhui.

Yun Yanhui smiled sheepishly, "Officials, how many people will be chosen to serve as Liao this time? Can you...call ours as well..." He didn't dare to recommend Zhao Yunchu in front of the ministers, otherwise he was afraid that everyone would When I got in touch with the relatives of the emperor, I saw something strange.

Renzong got goosebumps all over his body when he heard him call him "the one from our family" so tiredly, "Are you still promising? I only know that your sons and daughters love each other. Going to the Liao Kingdom is a major event for the country, and you still want to Take someone with you?"

He thought that Yun Yan could ask for something, but he didn't expect to bring Zhao Yunchu with him.

The more I thought about Renzong, the more I felt something was wrong, "I asked you to be an envoy, what kind of opportunity did you take?" Going for a walk outside with Zhao Yunchu, tired of it?

Yun Yan replied: "..."

What kind of opportunity can I still take, a honeymoon trip at public expense...

Yun Yanhui said implicitly: "Official family, Ah Chu and I grew up together, and we don't have many days to be apart, not to mention that we are in love now, and we can't be separated. I beg you to forgive me."

This really needs to be forgiven, Zhao Yunchu's knowledge is not profound, and he is young, so he is not qualified enough to be an envoy.

But Zhao Yunchu is a relative of the emperor, and he is born with supernatural powers. Having his father's reputation as the backing is also his advantage. It depends on what Renzong has to say.

"I want to think about this," Renzong said in a difficult way, "Zhufeng, I told you to get rid of the reason of opera, there is one more thing that needs your attention."

"In addition to performances, the Liao Kingdom also hopes that the Confucian troupe can pass on the art in their country. You say, the two countries have diplomatic relations, how can we fight for the benefits that the Confucian troupe deserves?" Renzong said very "implicitly".

Yun Yan replied: "..."

No wonder he had to be called over, it seems that the main thing is to ask him to cheat people, what to fight for the benefits he deserves, should be how to make use of the needs of the Liao country and get more benefits.Yunyan thought about it for a while, and said: "I'll go back and think about it, we must not let the common people suffer."

Knowing that Yunyan understood what he meant, Renzong smiled, "It's good that you know."

Yunyan reached a preliminary consensus with Renzong, and announced the news to everyone when he returned.

Zhao Yunchu: "Go to Liao Kingdom for at least three months, what should I do! What should I do!!"

He was originally sitting on the bed, but now he fell down sadly, beating the bed bitterly.

Yunyan heard back that the bed board was being pounded by him, and thought that Renzong should come and see who was more affectionate, and he was the more sensible one of them, okay?

Yun Yanhui stopped Zhao Yunchu, "Don't beat me up, even though I've decided to go, you still have a chance to go with me, the officials are considering this matter, I think there is still a chance."

Generally speaking, there are two to three envoys.This time the official envoy must be a veteran driver who can live in the field, so there are still two or three places for deputy envoys, Yun Yan will take one, and Zhao Yunchu also has hope.

Zhao Yunchu regained his energy and thought for a while, "No, I will invite Father into the palace!"

Zhao Yunchu wanted to go on an envoy, in his parents' eyes, it was seeking to make progress, how could he not agree, he really went to the palace to ask the officials to save face.

Renzong was about to get drunk, and he said in his heart that you help him now, and if you know the truth in the future, you will not regret seeing you.It's just that Zhao Yuanyan came to beg in person, and Renzong wanted to give the emperor's uncle some face, so he reluctantly agreed and asked Zhao Yunchu to go on an envoy together.

As soon as the news was announced, there was a lot of excitement when Yunyan came back here.

Last time I went back for a questioning session, I pulled a truckload of goods back. This time I went to the Liao Kingdom, so I have to continue to carry forward the spirit and make a Liao Dynasty by the way?

Once a stranger and second acquaintance, Zheng Ping also calmed down, took the list and called the shop assistants to help Yunyan register the things that these relatives and friends need to buy on behalf of them.

"Don't worry, although this time is not a questionable occasion, but our brother Yan has friends in Liao, how can we buy expensive price!"

"Hey, we only buy on behalf of you, and don't help sell goods, especially contraband. If you are found out, you will be charged!"

"Guard Bai, what do you want? What? You're just here for instant noodles..."