The revival of Shu Han

Chapter 393 Confluence of Civilizations ([-])

"My subordinates, Li Mi, Zhao Yu, and Long Yu, are lucky to live up to their fate! This trip is [-] miles westward to my hometown, and it takes eighteen months to go back and forth. I will finally return to my hometown!"

"Lingbo, Shuhe, Zihui, you have worked hard! You are all heroes of my great man! You have realized the ideal that Marquis Dingyuan never realized in his whole life! Your feats will surely shine in the annals of history and serve us well. It has been passed down from generation to generation of the Great Han Dynasty!"

On December 1970, AD [-], [-], Li Mi led the mission to the West and returned to Chang'an.Accompanying him were missions from Rome, Persia, and Palmyra.The entire team, roughly calculated, no less than seven thousand people.After Guan Yi received the news, officials from all over the Da Sima Mansion came out in full force, and senior officials at all levels including the Dahan Shangshutai also came to greet him.The whole meeting scene was extremely grand and warm.

In this huge team, in addition to envoys, guards, scholars from the three major western powers, and the agreed-upon juvenile overseas students.There are also all kinds of exotic animals: lions, rhinos, elephants, bison, birds of all colors, small cats and more.These species, which are not common or have never been seen in China, were surrounded by tens of thousands of people on the long official road, causing bursts of amazement.

"Zicai, look at the Persian mission. The horses under the knights are so powerful! The knights are so tall, and they are still wearing armor. Just like that, the horses are still wearing armor! War horses, if I have [-] horses, no, as long as [-] horses, I can beat the Jin cavalry until no one recognizes them."

"Well, although the armor of these knights and war horses must have been intentionally put on when they were close to Chang'an. But with such a short distance and wearing so many things, it is very difficult for me, a big man, to find such a big horse."

"Hey! You don't have to worry about that. It is said that Persia is tens of thousands of miles away from me. After riding a horse from such a distance, is it possible to ride back? It's all ours."

"Hmph, I figured it out. Shisanlang, you are not like a rich family like the Zhang family, but like a robber!"

Here Huo Biao and Thirteen Lang are criticizing the Persian horses, while Guan Fu and Bei Gongchun are focusing on the Roman infantry.

"Hiss~~ This infantry phalanx is afraid of no less than 500 people, right? It's so uniform. It's nothing more than the same pace, and even the swing of the arms is not too different. Really, really elite!"

"Yes, Eldest Young Master. If in the future I can lead such elite soldiers eastward to the Central Plains. Hmph, those Chinese troops in the Jin Kingdom will not all become local chickens and dogs."

The common people were watching the excitement, amazed by the races they had never seen, the clothes they had never seen, and the animals they had never seen.Scholars commented on the equipment and military appearance of missions from various countries.And in the warm and noisy atmosphere, Guan Yi, under the introduction of Li Mi and others, had preliminary contact with the heads of the Three Kingdoms Mission.

"You envoys have worked hard. I have built a new embassy for you in the southern suburbs of Chang'an. All the things and related personnel have been prepared. You can go to the embassy to rest first. Four days later, my big man will hold a grand meeting. When the time comes This official introduces His Majesty to our envoys."

"Dear Prime Minister Guan, the Persian Mission follows your instructions."

"Dear Regent Guan, the Palmyra Mission thanks you for your generosity."

"Dear Guan Augustus, the Roman mission obeys your instructions."

Listening to the words translated by Long Yu holding back a smile, Guan Yi also couldn't laugh or cry.He looked at Li Mi helplessly: What did you guys tell them?

To Guan Yi's gaze, Li Mi shrugged his shoulders in a very western style.This action directly entertained Guan Yi: Who said that the scholar-bureaucrats are all stubborn diehards?How long has Li Mi been out?

After a while of officials at all levels greeted each other, officials from Honglu Temple came and led the three-nation mission to the south.After Guan Yi watched the envoys leave with a smile, his face returned to normal: "Lingbo, Shuhe, and Zihui, please work hard for a while. Follow me to the Da Sima Mansion to report on this trip."

"As it should be."

Half an hour later, Da Sima Mansion, Guan Yi, Ma Guo, Huo Zai, Mi Zhao, Jian Jian, Zhao Yi and others all arrived.

"Great Sima, gentlemen. This time, there are a total of 310 members of the mission including the lower officials. During the Western Regions, they received gifts from various friendly countries. When they crossed the Congling Mountains, the mission expanded to more than 18 people. All the way back and forth, because The size of the mission itself is huge, but it did not encounter any decent horse bandits or robbers. But there are still many small thieves that emerge in endlessly. There are also sporadic conflicts. In this regard, a total of 310 people were lost before and after the mission. In addition, Due to the long distance, the mission took too long. Along the way, there were many people who were not acclimatized and could not afford to get sick... In short, only 230 of the [-] members of the Han family who returned to Chang’an this time were on the mission.”

"Well, everyone has worked hard."

"This is our duty. Although there are some casualties, we are much luckier than many soldiers on the battlefield. Gentlemen, in terms of supplies, Kurshan's caravan has made a lot of money. However, the items carried by the mission itself are mainly gifts to high-ranking officials from various countries...In short, this trip, including the pensions for those who died on the way, cost a total of more than [-] million yuan. The relevant account books and other officials have been prepared, and they are ready to welcome them at any time The postal supervisor is engaged in the examination of the yamen."

"Hahaha, Uncle Ling, there are no postal supervisors working in the yamen now. There are, but the ICAC. Well, I'll talk about this later, and then tell us about the gains of this mission."

"Here, this mission. I have successfully established direct ties with the countries of the Western Regions, the Sasanian Empire, the Kingdom of Palmyra, and the Roman Empire. Although there were many twists and turns, I finally signed contracts with all these countries. Trade treaties were signed. All countries have promised to protect the caravans within their own borders to ensure the smooth flow of trade routes. At the same time, the ratio of commercial taxes in each country has been determined. Although in actual implementation, there will definitely be deviations. But there is always a General rules. On this basis, in actual implementation, it can be continuously modified and improved. In short, the re-opening of the Silk Road that Da Sima said has now taken shape."

"Very good, as long as the Silk Road can continue. My big man's money income will continue to flow. Lingbo, please continue."

"Here. In addition to signing the business agreement, according to Da Sima's instructions, the mission presented strategic inventions such as stirrups, silk, soap, bone china, books and other gifts to the governments of the three countries. Kind of species. The Three Kingdoms also responded accordingly according to their own conditions.

Because the relationship between the three countries is not very good.Therefore, the Three Kingdoms often have a mentality of comparing with each other when giving gifts in return. Therefore, the gifts this time are relatively rich. "

When Li Mi said this, the feelings of Ma Guo and others were not very obvious.But Guan Yi knew very well that the relationship between the three countries was not so good, it was simply bad.Speaking of which, Li Mi was able to carry the Three Kingdoms Mission for such a long distance, but the Three Kingdoms Mission did not fight on the way.Based on this alone, we can see how strong the planning and communication skills of Li Mi and others are.It can also be seen how tiring Han Jiaerlang was on the journey, especially on the return journey.

"This time when the Three Kingdoms Mission came to me, Persia gave me [-] war horses, and Rome gave me [-] horses on the same scale as Persia. Because Palmyra is preparing for war, and its national strength is indeed far behind that of the other two countries, so I only donated One thousand. These seven thousand war horses are said to be horses with a shoulder height of more than six feet. They are at least one foot taller than ordinary war horses in my native Han. No matter their strength, speed or appearance, they are quite impressive. Of course, due to the long distance, there will always be war horses falling down along the way. There are only more than [-] war horses that have successfully entered the territory of our Han Dynasty. In addition to bringing more than [-] horses into Chang'an, the lower officials presented them to Da Sima and other superiors Besides, the rest of the war horses have been handed over to Zhongying when they passed by Xiping. Let them cultivate and breed on the spot in the Xiping grassland. This is the decision of the subordinate officials, and please forgive the sins of Da Sima and the superior officials."

"Hehehe, Ling Bo did the right thing. It should be so. It's just that the issue of horse breeding needs to be strengthened by Zhongying."

"Thank you Da Sima for your generosity. The question Da Sima asked just now is exactly what I want to say. During this mission, I found that Rome, Persia, and even Palmyra all have open human trading markets. So I I bought [-] shepherds there with experience in grazing and breeding. This time I brought them back and put them in Xiping together.”

"Very good, Lingbo, please continue."

"Well, this time the visiting missions from the three countries, in addition to the donated war horses, also collected some local animals and special products in their respective territories to present to His Majesty. In addition, among the missionary entourage, there are also some scholars from various countries. Specifically, there are more than 50 people from Rome, more than 50 from Persia, and five from Palmyra. In addition to scholars, various countries have also sent overseas youth groups. Rome has 15 people, Persia has 12 people, and Palmyra has [-] people. The average young person studying abroad is about [-] years old.

During this mission, Xiaguan and others brought back the history books of the Three Kingdoms and various books on laws and technology.Because the text carrier of the Three Kingdoms is mainly parchment.So in terms of weight, it is indeed quite impressive, reaching more than seven hundred stones.In addition to books, Xiaguan and others also brought back more than [-] kinds of crop seeds native to Persia, Palmyra, Rome and other places..."

"Very good! Lingbo, Shuhe, and Zihui, you have worked hard. Ladies and gentlemen, the significance of Lingbo's work cannot be overemphasized. What I mean is that in the four-day court meeting, in various countries After the meeting of the envoys is over, I will ask His Majesty for the three titles. Except for the three heads of the mission, the officers and men of this mission, whether they survived or died on the way, should be rewarded vigorously. Only in this way can I inspire Han Jiaerlang to have the passion to bravely explore unknown areas in the next few decades!"

(End of this chapter)