Only then did the old man known as Master Jian remember that the person in front of him didn't seem to like that title very much.

Quickly changed his words: "I can't be treated so favorably by a female monarch, the servants are just mere translators—"

"The teacher of one word is also a teacher, not to mention that I have learned a lot from Master Jian. Please sit down."

Master Jian didn't dare to ask her to invite her for a third time, so he walked to the armchair on the left side of the desk and sat down.

"What did Master Jian teach me today?"

Master Jian opened the book case, and the slow voice of narration resounded in the room.

"The borders of the Tubo kingdoms are generally bounded by the sea, and each country is established in a square corner. The countries on the South China Sea have Sanfoqi as their capital, the countries on the southeast China Sea have Japa Kingdom as their capital, and the countries on the Southwest Sea have innumerable...

"Zhannan is the most productive in ivory, rhino horn, peacock plume, chinanxiang...

"Dunxun Kingdom is in the south of Zhannan, and its products include gemstones, coral, purple stems, vines, sulfur, myrrh, black tamarind, nutmeg...

"The real estate in Linyi is famous for incense, the soil is white sand, and there is very little arable land. There are no pigs, sheep, or vegetables. Most of the people make a living by picking incense. It reaches Chenla in the south, and the Japanese are enemies with Chenla.

"Dashi is the general name of all countries. There are more than a thousand countries under it, and only a few countries are known, such as the country of Maliba. This home-made frankincense, ambergris, real pearls, amber, ferulicum, sorrel oil, and rose water Waiting for the goods. All the big food countries have come here to Boyi.

"Every ship merchant who wants to go to Dashi must change boats from his old country. Although the south wind comes in January, it will take two years to go back and forth.

"If you want to go to the west of the Zhuan Kingdom, you should also go to the country to change boats. The country has [-] war elephants, all of which are seven or eight feet high, and most of them are at war with the countries of the Western Heaven. Warriors; victors, elephants also give signs to show their achievements; officials court kings every day, elephants also court kings...

"The country of Japa is located in the southeast of the sea. The common people shaved their heads and kept their hair short, so that they could cover themselves with fancy cloths and drink coconuts and tart sap. The people of the country are still aggressive...

"To the east of Japo is the Eastern Ocean, the water level is getting lower, and there is a country of women...

"The Three Buddhas Qi State is in the South China Sea, and it is the hub of the sea roads between the countries. From the Java countries in the east, from the Dashi in the west, and the neighboring countries, all of them go to Nanzhou and Zhongzhou from their borders. The country has no place. Production, but people practice war and attack. If there are foreign ships that pass through the border and do not enter the country, they will be sent out to kill them all. Because the country is rich in rhinoceros, pearls, and fragrant medicines...

"When it comes to wealth and treasures, big food is the most important. Next is the country of Japa, and then the country of Three Buddhas. The rest of the countries are not as good.

"In terms of distance, Zhannan and Zhenla are far less than half of the Three Buddhas Qi and Jawa, and the Three Buddhas and Jawa are less than half of the Dashi Kingdom. From the Tubo kingdoms to my Dacheng, I can go back and forth at the age of one year. , but the big food takes two years..."

The people behind the desk listened quietly, and let out a sigh.

"I often think, how big is this world? It seems endless. How many people think that Nanzhou is already the extreme south, but they never think that there are so many countries and people with different customs and conditions at the extreme seaside... ..."

Master Jian said: "In the early years, the trade between the various countries was very frequent. There were boats and sailings all day long. The merchants gathered and the treasures were beautiful. Even the envoys of various countries who went to pay tribute to Zhongzhou also passed through our Nanzhou. Every time they brought goods from several large ships... It's a pity that after years of wars, Boyi was interrupted, and the prosperity of the past was no longer there. Otherwise, as the people said, the female gentleman does not need to travel far, but can also witness it with her own eyes."

The person behind the case nodded slightly: "It's really a pity that I can only hear it, but not see it."

Master Jian seemed to think of something: "Xiamin brought something today, which can relieve the empress' regret—"

He opened the book case again, took out a scroll of brocade and silk, held it in both hands, and the female envoy who had her own case came forward to pick it up.

The scroll was placed on the case and slowly unfolded.

Rivers, bridges, crowds of pedestrians, hawkers setting up stalls on both sides of the river...all of them are embroidered with silk threads of various colors.

Every brick, every tile, every plant and every tree is lifelike, and it is quite different from the appearance of Zhongzhou and Nanzhou.

Officials wearing flowers and silk as their necks, people clothed with gold lettering, red leather shoes, dressed in various colors, five-story high-rise buildings, gold and silver wine vessels... and the king traveling with three green umbrellas, The horse's head and neck are all decorated with gold, jade and jewelry.

Fascinated by watching, I couldn't help touching it with my hands.

The room was silent.

Master Jian held his breath and sat respectfully, but the sweat on his forehead refused to stop. He could just wipe it off on the porch, but now he can only let it drip.

Those phoenix eyes took a moment to take a look and noticed his abnormality: "Master Jian is hot?"

Master Jian apologized in embarrassment: "It's probably because the people are not resistant to heat."

"This year is a bit weird, it's the season..." He glanced to the right.

The maid in charge of the case stepped forward and handed over a snow-white silk handkerchief: "Master Jian, just wipe it off."

Master Jian took it after thanking him, but he was sweating more and more.

He didn't care anymore, his eyes only followed the movement of the white jade finger.The further the jade finger goes to the center of the scroll, the higher his heart will be raised.

near, near...

"hiss!"

The person behind the case frowned and let out a low cry. He held the index finger of his right hand with his left hand, and a little red blood quickly appeared from the tip of the held finger.

Seeing this, the case maid rushed to call the medical officer.

He was stopped: "It's just a small injury, no problem."

The maid in charge of the case picked up the silk scroll, inspected it carefully, raised her eyebrows immediately, and asked Master Jian, "Why are there needles hidden in the silk scroll?"

Master Jian lowered his head and said in fear, "I want to be left behind for Xiuniang."

The person behind the case nodded: "This needle is as thin as a hair, so it's really not easy to find."

Then continue to look down.

Time passed little by little.

Master Jian was sweating profusely, and the square silk handkerchief was soaked through.

The maidservant suddenly said, "What are you waiting for, Master Jian?"

"Waiting..." Master Jian subconsciously said.

Facing the slightly strange gaze from the upper maid, I shuddered, and quickly changed my words: "The servants are waiting for the lady to finish reading. If the lady has any doubts, the servants can explain it for you."

The case maid glanced at the concentrating female gentleman, and then looked at Master Jian: "I'm afraid it's too late. Let someone else do this job! Anyway, there is more than one translator in Zhulu City."

Jian Shiqiang tried to calm down: "What, what does this mean?"

The maid in charge laughed and said, "Aren't you waiting for the poison to happen?"

Master Jian's complexion suddenly changed.

It was white at first, and when it stood up, it turned black again.But in the blink of an eye.

Blood lines flowed from the eyes, nose, mouth and ears. He held his heart tightly, took a staggered step forward, and then fell to the ground.

From the corner of my eye, the purple figure walked around the case.

The twilight through the window shone on her body, and for a moment, she looked down like a Bodhisattva with lowered brows in the Buddhist temple.

"You," Master Jian raised his arm vigorously, pointing at her, "Yao-fei!"

Jiang Fosang, known as the demon concubine, was very calm, "If your family members are innocent, I will let them live as appropriate; otherwise...Master Jian is really worried, and you can walk slowly on the road to Huangquan."

Master Jian opened and closed his lips, but he couldn't utter a whole sentence.

Blood gushed out, eyes widened, filled with unwillingness, and the raised hand finally slammed heavily on the lichen.

Jiang Fosang knelt down, closed his eyes for him, and whispered something strange.

It is the Zhannan language that I just learned from him not long ago, which means "rest in peace".

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