I heard you have nine tails

When Tan Chang woke up, he had automatically turned into a fox. Li Lin had gone somewhere, and there was no one in the bedroom.

The cabinet is in chaos: Qin Tianjian wrote a letter to choose an auspicious day, and please allow King Yanping to go to the vassal.

This is bound to be controversial.After all, what His Majesty said at the banquet at the grand ceremony that day was not a secret, and several veteran ministers of the cabinet sat in front and heard it clearly.

Jinghe Emperor Jinkou Yuyan said that the auspicious day was selected by the national teacher, how dare the Qin Tianjian be good at it?

Therefore, when Mr. Xu Ge saw the memorial, his first reaction was not to give it to his colleagues, but to call Li Lin aside. "Your Highness, is this what you mean?"

Li Lin said frankly: "Second brother has this intention, and His Majesty has already approved it. If Qin Tianjian wrote a letter, what is the crime?"

Old Xu Ge sighed.But thinking about the headache-inducing Third Prince, he nodded his head, as he recognized Li Lin's meaning. "Your Majesty probably won't read the memorial. If the cabinet approves it, you can order the Ministry of Rites to prepare it."

One of the good things for Li Lin that Emperor Jinghe did not go to court is that some things can be regarded as His Majesty's approval as long as they pass the eyes of the cabinet lords.

The Ministry of Rites received the memorial. Although they were puzzled as to why it was the day of Qin Tianjian's election, the whole process was reasonable and they didn't have much to say, not to mention that there was a more important matter that needed to be discussed: Siam sent envoys to pay tribute.

When Jozhao unified the world, he fought battles with the southern barbarians and the northern tribes respectively. Many small countries around him had seen the power of Jozhao, and they all surrendered one after another and became the vassal states of Jozhao.It is logical that these countries come to pay tribute every year.However, over time, there are gradually signs of slack and slack. Some countries excuse the difficult road and change the annual tribute payment to every three or five years.Some vassal states directly reduced or exempted tribute.

Regarding this situation, Emperor Jinghe in his early years sent envoys to question him aggressively.But later, as he practiced the Tao, he paid attention to governance through inaction, so he didn't care too much.If Chen Jiming hadn't been in Yunnan, there would have been trouble in the south.

Among these restless vassal states, Siam was the one that Chen Jiming feared, and the tribute was still paid every two years.This time it was just in time for the Tribute Year, the envoys set off early in the morning, and now they finally arrived in the capital.

For the envoys sent by the vassal states, they are usually received by officials of the Ministry of Rites.But when Siam came this time, the leader was the crown prince of Siam.

Jing and Emperor were still too lazy to talk to each other, and the Ministry of Rites did not dare to specialize, so they could only ask the cabinet.The cabinet had no choice but to go to Li Lin.

Li Lin didn't want to care.

The so-called reception of envoys means eating, drinking, watching and singing together, and then sending people to accompany them around the capital. After playing enough, they will give some rewards and send them away.

Such a simple matter, why did he have to come forward?

Li Lin is already busy enough.He has to review the cabinet memorials on behalf of his father, and some of them have to be discussed with the cabinet members in person before they are issued for implementation.The prince's schoolwork is also very heavy, and there is not a single collection of classics and history.Since returning to Beijing, because he was busy deposing the imperial merchants and opening the foreign ban, he seldom even went to the school grounds, even less time to spend with Tan Chang.

Thinking of Tan Chang drinking jinse and sticking together with Deshan every day, Li Lin was filled with displeasure.

In the end it was Tan Chang who persuaded him.Tan Chang heard all kinds of rumors about Siam from the palace people, and said with bright eyes: "I heard that the Siamese march with firearms in order to drive and scare the elephants away."

Li Lin's eyes lit up when he heard it.

One of the reasons why Dazhao's army is invincible is the sharp and strong iron products and the horses bred and bred in the northern pastures.However, the environment in the south is humid and the forests are dense, and it is difficult for the horses to move forward, so it is difficult to give full play to their advantages. When facing the Siamese elephant herd, they are instantly dispersed.In the past, Chen Jiming also chatted with him and said that the best way to deal with elephants is to use firearms.

firearm.The firearms in the front were developed, not only the portable firecrackers, but also the gate artillery.But when the capital fell, the last emperor burned all the firearm blueprints.The few remaining cannons turned into lumps of iron over time.

Tai=zu won the country with his ability, and he didn't like these crooked ways.It has been passed down from generation to generation, and no one mentions it anymore.

Although firearms are weapons, it is difficult to ask the Siamese to pay tribute directly, but Li Lin has the confidence to complete it when he can see the direction of his efforts.

Li Lin made a decision immediately, and he personally received the Siamese envoys.

Tan Chang was very interested in these foreigners, so he also took human form, put on eunuch's clothes and ran around with Li Lin.The Minister of Rituals didn't recognize anyone from Xianyang Palace, but thought that this was a young eunuch promoted by Li Lin.

Siamese envoys entered the city as promised.

The city was extremely lively that day, and the north gate was wide open for envoys to go.The tribute team also brought several elephants.Elephants are covered in red and green, decorated with various patterns.The envoys rode on the back of the elephant.

Li Lin and Tan Chang stood on the Tongtian Pagoda in the palace and watched.Tongtian Pagoda is the tallest building in the palace city. It was originally built by Emperor Jinghe to comfort Empress Xu who missed her family.Standing on it, you can overlook the whole capital city.Looking at the bustling team, Li Lin snorted, "Is this how they came from Siam?"

Tan Chang only said: "I also want to try!"

"Not afraid?" Li Lin instantly eliminated the disdain in his words, and changed into a half-smile tone.

"Of course I'm not afraid." Just kidding, besides dogs, who else is the nine-tailed fox afraid of?

Li Lin smiled.

It was not his turn to appear on such an occasion, and the officials from the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple stepped in to place him in the Sifang Hall.

Others saw elephants and Fanren with profound features and braided hair, but what Li Lin saw were firearms and ammunition.

Li Lin stood on a high place for a while, finally turned to the side, held Tan Chang's hand, and asked, "Is it cold?" Tan Chang shook his head vigorously.

It's rare to climb high and look far away without being entangled in chores.Both of them felt a little comfortable.Tan Chang shrank into Li Lin's arms along with the strength of Li Lin's hand, fiddled with the dragon on Li Lin's sleeve every now and then.

"Like it?" Li Lin asked.There was a hint of envy in Tan Chang's eyes.Li Lin captured it clearly.

Tan Chang thought for a while, then nodded.

"Dragon is the most respected animal. It was born in the immortal class. Like us, only the immortal root has to be cultivated for a hundred years and three times to become an immortal. This is the first time Tan Chang talked about it. own business.Afraid of Li Lin's concern, he deliberately said: "However, cultivation is not easy. Don't look at our Nine-Tailed Fox being so smart, there are still very few who can truly become immortals."

"Calamity... what is it?" Li Lin asked suddenly.

Tan Chang subconsciously shivered.After Li Lin realized it, he tightened his arms and put his head on the opponent's shoulder. "I'm afraid I don't need to say it."

"Lightning and lightning strike." Tan Chang seems to feel the pain at that time when he mentions it now. "It was because at that time that I fainted from the pain and was picked up by the teacher."

The fair and delicate skin is within reach, and it is impossible to imagine what a cruel scene it would be.Li Lin didn't speak, just hugged him quietly.

"Go down." Tan Chang said, smoothing his hair that had slipped from his temples.

Li Lin nodded.He can't be away for too long.

As a result, the bad news came as soon as it got down to the ground.Caesar was waiting at the bottom of the tower, and when he saw Li Lin, he hurriedly followed him with a gloomy expression. "Your Highness, that apprentice is dead."

"Dead?" Li Lin's expression darkened.

"Drown, slipped and slipped down the moat."

Li Lin's sarcasm was just plain written on his face. "anything else?"

"And..." Jueming's voice paused, followed by his footsteps, and then continued: "One of the things on his body is a bank note, which has been soaked in water, but the special person hired by Jingzhao Mansion is still I can see that this belongs to the Yao family bank."

"The bank notes of the Yao Family Bank." Li Lin repeated. "Are the members of the Yao family foolish? Such a trick is so obvious that people can catch them?"

"Jingzhao Mansion asked you what you want to do." Li Lin's footsteps were so fast that Caesar had to trot all the way to keep up.

"What can be done, just do it impartially!"

Jue Ming wanted to say something, but the Xianyang Palace had already arrived, and the officials from the Ministry of Rites immediately said, "Your Highness, it's time to prepare for the banquet tonight."

Li Lin glanced at Cassia.Jue Ming shut up knowingly, and turned back into an ordinary guard.

Siam's tribute was on time, and Dazhao could not treat them badly.Siam's rewards are also the largest in the country every year.While the envoys from other countries were still waiting in the Sifang Pavilion, the Siamese envoys had already been entertained by a banquet.

This time is no exception.With other purposes in mind, Li Lin worked harder to let the Siamese envoys appreciate the generous treatment he received.

Li Lin attended the dinner with many ministers.He deliberately selected some neutral ministers and tried his best to avoid ministers who were inclined to the third prince.The third prince and the newly-appointed King of Jingjiang did not attend due to physical discomfort.

Before, Li Lin and the courtiers had a dispute over whether the national teacher should be allowed to attend the dinner.

Many people felt that the prestige of the National Teacher was quite high, and attending on behalf of His Majesty could appease the Siamese envoys and show that Dazhao attached great importance to them.But there are also some people who strongly oppose it, thinking that the national teacher is just a vain job, and it is justifiable for the prince to replace His Majesty.Moreover, the Siamese have their own beliefs, and the national teacher may be self-defeating if he comes forward.

In the end, the first group of people were all blocked by Li Lin with the words "people outside the party should do nothing".

At the dinner party, Li Lin was the well-deserved protagonist.He represented King Hedi and sat on the main seat.Tan Chang was still wearing the clothes of a young eunuch and stood beside Li Lin to serve him.There was plenty of wine and meat at the banquet. In order to cater to the tastes of the envoys, the officials of the Ministry of Rites ordered the imperial dining room to prepare a large amount of fruit wine and liqueur, and even the food was made sweet.

Li Lin has a light taste and doesn't shy away from meat, but he doesn't like overly stimulating tastes, and he doesn't like sweets either.These things, Tan Chang had eaten at the same table with him several times, so naturally he knew it well.

In order to entertain guests, the long table is covered with delicate and sweet snacks.Tan Chang felt itchy in his heart when he saw it, but he is just a little eunuch now, and he is not qualified to be greedy.Filled with resentment, when serving Li Lin dishes, Tan Chang picked up the sour and spicy ones and threw them into the bowl.

Deshan on the side stared straight at it, but His Highness the Crown Prince ate it calmly.

What Tan Chang didn't know was that Li Lin didn't eat these, mainly out of habit: the strong taste can stimulate the senses, and can also cover up the smell of certain poisons.From the very beginning when he was sensible, Li Lin was told that some food should not be eaten no matter how delicious it smells.As time goes by, get used to it.

After eating, Li Lin spread his hands to Tan Chang and said, "Paper."

Only Tan Chang could see the dim sum in Li Lin's palm.

Tan Chang covered his chewing movements with his sleeves, while Li Lin turned his head sideways to talk to his brothers.The fourth prince said: "Brother Prince, that prince is really tall."

The envoy of Siam, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, has dark skin but a handsome and handsome face.He is young, but taller than Li Lin, with strong limbs and muscular body.He was wearing Siamese clothes, and the thin and close-fitting clothes outlined a perfect silhouette, and many court ladies felt their ears burn when they saw him.It's just that he kept staring at Li Lin. Li Lin didn't like his frivolous eyes, and didn't bother to reply to any extra eyes.

The envoys of Siam presented letters of credence, thanked Dazhao for his protection, counted the jewels presented by foreign countries, and wished the king and the emperor a long life.On behalf of Emperor Jinghe, Li Lin thanked him and promised to continue his support for Siam and generous rewards, wishing the people of Siam peace and happiness.

Originally this was just a cutscene, but the crown prince got up and said: "Dazhao has always been generous to Siam, I have a small request, I wonder if His Royal Highness can satisfy it."

"Tell me." Li Lin didn't know why, but suddenly had some ominous premonition in his heart.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, can you give me this slave?" The Crown Prince stretched out his hand, pointing directly at the bewildered Tan Chang.