Chapter 1785 Nanyuan greets you
There is the Asuka River in the south of Asukakyo. The river is fast and full of water. Every summer, flash floods will break out, destroying the fertile fields and houses in the valley. It often turns into an abyss one day and becomes a shallow shoal the next. It changes indefinitely, just like the impermanence of the world. Also...
However, it is late autumn, and the pattering autumn rain is not enough to cause the water level of the Asuka River to surge. Therefore, the scenery in the river is beautiful. The shed fields on both sides of the river are circling along the rolling hills, and they are all neatly bundled rice stalks that have just been harvested. It's golden to the eye.
This is a land blessed by the gods, beautiful and rich.
But it is the place where the ferry people live...
The so-called "crossers" refer to people who crossed the sea from the Central Plains and Korea to Japan from different eras.
These "migrants" usually immigrated to Japan due to frequent civil wars or due to the spread of cultural exchanges. The highly civilized migrants introduced farming techniques, civil construction techniques, and agricultural civilizations such as pottery, wrought iron, and textiles. When they come to Japan, these people will generally become members of the upper class. Even the traditional nobles of Japan must treat them kindly when facing "immigrants".
The Japanese court once compiled the surnames of the entire Japanese ruling class. Of the 1,182 ruling class surnames, 205 came from China and 154 came from the Korean Peninsula. Until later generations, among the total Japanese population It is said that one-third are descendants of the people from the ferry...
In fact, the number of immigrants far exceeds this number.
The Japanese have emphasized the importance of bloodline since ancient times and have always believed that purebred people are better than hybrid people, just like purebred dogs are better than hybrid dogs. Therefore, the Japanese must hope that they will move closer to purebreds. For this reason, they are likely to deliberately undercount the hybrid Japanese...
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Nanyuan's greetings are "passing over people".
His full name is "Greetings from the Han people of Nanyuan". The two characters "Nanyuan" are the place name, representing the place of residence, and "Han people" represent the identity. The last two characters are the names, such as Shiga Han people Hui Yin and Gao Xiang Han people. Mystery...
It is raining lightly in the sky, and the patter is like flying threads.
Prince Katsuragi and Nakatomi Kamado sat on a small sedan carried by a pole, swaying out of the south gate of Asuka-kyo and walking slowly on the muddy road.
Although the roads are muddy, they are fairly smooth. Although there are many mountains around Asuka Kyo, there are very few rocks. Except for the roads inside the capital, which are paved with bluestones, the roads outside the capital can only be smoothed with rammed earth. There is no way, the craftsman skills of the Japanese country are too low, it is unrealistic to quarry mountains and stones from other places and then transport them to Asukakyo. cost.
Even the city wall surrounding Asukakyo is only two people high due to lack of stone...
The two of them traveled south, with a steady drizzle and beautiful scenery on the roadside. On the slopes on both sides were stilted fields for planting rice. This was a farming method developed from terraced fields. It was cultivated by the Han people among the "Du Lai people". The invention has solved the problem of food production in Asukajing very well, allowing most of the gentle hillsides to be utilized.
Just like the fine cultivation of rice, this was passed down by the Han people, and the Japanese did not know how to do it...
Therefore, the current Japanese nobles are very conflicted and entangled.
On the one hand, the arrival of the Han people, Goguryeo people, Silla people, and Baekje people greatly accelerated the social productivity of the Japanese country, especially the introduction of Han culture, which caused the rapid improvement of the civilization level of the Japanese country. However, at the same time, the industrious, intelligent, and knowledgeable people The "Du Lai Ren" gradually gained control of the social discourse and their status rose, which had a great impact on the Japanese natives.
They cannot live without the "Du Lai people", and they are also afraid that the rights of the ruling class will be seized by the "Du Lai people", which will eventually turn the Japanese country into a world dominated by "Du Lai people"...
This has laid the foundation for social conflict.
The two small sedans swayed, and when they arrived at Nanyuan, they went straight to an exquisite wooden building. Prince Katsuragi and Nakatomi Kamakashi got out of the sedans one after another, and braved the light rain, and respectfully came to stand in front of the door. , Prince Katsuragi said respectfully: "Teacher, are you here? Student Katsuragi comes to visit."
Nakatomi Kamazu also said: "Student Nakatomi Kamazu, come to visit the teacher."
The most prestigious prince in the royal family, a resourceful and handsome man, standing in front of the door in such a dignified manner despite the drizzle, shows that Nan Yuan has a high status.
The Japanese people have long learned the respect for their teachers from the Han people and have continued it very well...
There was a sound of footsteps in the building, and soon, the wooden door was pushed open from the inside, and a handsome and handsome young boy appeared at the door. He saluted the two of them respectfully, and then said: "The master is making tea. Please come in, His Royal Highness the Prince and Senior Brother Nakatomi." .”
Prince Katsuragi nodded, stepped onto the threshold, took off his shoes, then stepped on the floor and entered.
Nakatomi Kamazu stepped forward and stroked the boy's head with a smile, and asked with a smile: "Have you been to school recently?"
The boy replied: "I am learning to read Chinese characters, but the teacher said that I am stupid and need to work harder, so I have not entered the school."
Zhongchen Kamzu nodded and said: "The foundation is the most important. Only by consolidating the foundation can you advance thousands of miles day by day. Keep your mind steady and don't be frivolous and greedy for progress."
After exchanging a few words with the boy, he took off his shoes and followed Prince Katsuragi into the building.
The first floor of the wooden building is a hall with three openings. There are more than twenty futons neatly placed on the floor. These are the seats for students during normal lectures. It rained today. It must have been Nanyuan's request to give the students a day off... …
When the two of them entered, they saw two old men kneeling on both sides of the table in front of the window, sipping tea and sitting opposite each other.
Prince Katsuragi and Nakatomi Kamazou stepped forward, knelt on the floor, and saluted: "I have seen the teacher, I have seen the master Sengmin."
Nan Yuan greeted him as an old man in his sixties, with white beard and hair, tall build, and a purple-coloured face that was calm and intimidating. He nodded slightly and said: "No need to be polite, get up and drink tea."
The other person was a bald monk with a thin face and kind eyes. He wore a moon-white monk's robe that was not stained by dust. He had a calm and peaceful demeanor when he sat there. He just smiled slightly, nodded in greeting, and did not speak.
This man was called Sengmin, and he was the abbot of Kawahara Temple. He was also one of the students who went to the Sui Dynasty to study together with Nanyuan Qingan under the imperial edict of Tuigu Emperor.
Prince Katsuragi and Nakatomi thanked each other, stood up and knelt down in front of the table. The chief boy had already added two white porcelain teacups...
Nakatomi Kamatatsu picked up the teapot on the table and filled tea for several people.
The window is open a slit, and the cool and moist air comes in, making you feel clear-headed. The hot tea goes into your throat, and it is smooth and sweet, making you feel refreshed and comfortable.
Nanyuan greeted them without asking them what their intention was. He just said with some emotion: "This kind of tea is really a wonderful work of art. Just a little cooking can fully stimulate the flavor contained in the leaves. It's so exquisite. At present, the nobles in the country are competing with each other. Sought after, as if It has become a trend, and for this alone, countless money flows into the Tang Dynasty every year... However, countless people in the world secretly speculate and want to copy it, but they never get it. The wisdom of the Tang people is amazing and admirable. "
This is a bit puzzling. His ancestors were also Han people who came across the ocean from the Central Plains. He said this because he was worried about the finances of the Japanese country, or because he was proud of his Han bloodline...
Master Sengmin shook his head slightly, pointed to the white porcelain tea set in front of him, and said, "It's not just tea leaves? The porcelain firing skills of the Tang Dynasty became more and more sophisticated, and the porcelain became more and more exquisite. This tea set alone can be worth as much as a All the properties of middle-class families, let alone glassware that is more expensive and more exquisite than this, are gradually becoming more and more popular. The wealth of various countries flows into the Tang Dynasty, and it is really worrying. ”
This man is a monk, but he is not the kind who stays in the temple to chant sutras and meditate. Since the time of Emperor Shumei, he has been a guest of the royal family and advised the emperor. Although he does not hold an official position, his status is much higher than most officials in the dynasty.
Living outside the world, my heart is in the mortal world...
Why was the Tang Dynasty so powerful? The prosperous military power ensured the stability of the domestic political situation, the stability of the political situation promoted economic development, and the prosperous economy provided huge military expenditures... Today's Datang has already formed a virtuous cycle in the country. As long as these links can complement each other, The prosperity of the Tang Dynasty will remain as strong as ever.
This is what all the knowledgeable people of Japan are most worried about. They believe that wealth is fixed. If the Tang Dynasty plunders wealth from various countries to strengthen itself, then countries will lose a lot of wealth and become weaker and more vulnerable...
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Nanyuan greeted her with a snow-white beauty, and with an unruffled face, he faced the silent Prince Katsuragi and the lieutenant Kamatashi, and said in a deep voice: "So, the Japanese country has reached a point where there is no need to delay. If the government is allowed to turmoil and the officials are in charge, If you are corrupt and do not know how to change, your country will be destroyed soon. Reform is imperative..."
Prince Katsuragi suddenly raised his head, feeling greatly shocked.
Nanyuan Qian's status is too prominent. He has studied in the Central Plains for thirty years and experienced the Sui and Tang dynasties. He is knowledgeable and far-sighted. He is the leader of all Confucian scholars in the Japanese country, and his appeal and influence are unparalleled. Since he said such words in front of himself, does this mean that the most knowledgeable Confucian class in the country has decided to fully support him?
(End of chapter)