"Little pedestrian?"

In Chengxiang Township Temple, Zhao Wuxi summoned several subordinate officials, retainers came to discuss matters, Zigong was also present, and when he heard the new appointment of Zhao Wuxi by the Marquis of Jin, he could not help shouting.

Wu Xie replied: "Yes, it's a small pedestrian, Zigong, isn't this the duty you want to do? But it's me who gets it first, haha."

Zigong restrained his expression and smiled slightly: "So, congratulations to the doctor."

During the Spring and Autumn Period, although "ceremonies and music collapsed" and the famous instruments were moved down, most of the contents of the Zhou Li were inherited by the princes, among which the ceremony of betrothal was particularly important.

Because at this time, it was different from the unified dynasty of later generations, but dozens of states of different sizes coexisted, the cultures of various countries converged, and the affinity between them was complicated. Therefore, mutual communication is essential, so there is an agreed "chao employment system".

Dynasty is when the monarch personally goes to other countries to meet and visit, and hire is to send people there. As the saying goes: the princes are to the emperor, a small appointment every year, a major appointment every three years, and a dynasty every five years.

The same is true among the princes. With the increasingly frequent economic and political exchanges, you come and go from different countries. In a year, the princes of the Quartet are sent to the four quarters, not ten or eight times. On the official road, there are endless pedestrians who are hired.

Jin and Lu countries all inherited the Zhou ■↗ system, and there was a "pedestrian bureau" specializing in matters such as diplomatic and court appointments.

The chief officer of the pedestrian bureau is called Daxingren, and the jue is the top doctor, who is in charge of the etiquette of receiving guests, and is equivalent to the minister of foreign affairs in later generations.

Xiaoxingren have a slightly lower status, "holding the rites of the guests of the state, and waiting for the messengers of the Quartet". The equivalent of a later diplomatic ambassador.

As a country with a century-old hegemony, Jin has complicated foreign relations. It even took the place of Zhou Tianzi's position to accept the court meeting of the feudal lords. Therefore, the small pedestrians also divide their work according to their specialties and familiar fields, and divide the countries for special reception and missions. Corresponding to the three kingdoms of Qi, Chu and Qin, Xiaoxing Renjue is a middle-level doctor. Corresponding to the small and medium-sized countries such as Lu, Song, Wei and other small and medium-sized lords, they are subordinate doctors.

Zhao Wuxi's mission this time was to **** Song Guoda Sicheng Leqi back to the country, and to hire Song Gong to maintain the Jin-Song alliance, so he was ranked as the next doctor.

After accepting the solemn appointment and inauguration ceremony, Wu-shirt wore a black crown and black court clothes. He then rushed back to the lower palace to discuss with Zhao Yang and Le Qi about his departure, which was finally set in late November.

"We have to cross Taihang before the heavy snow falls." Under the care of Bian Que, who stayed in the lower palace to study the "fine Gu theory", Le Qi's body has gradually recovered. It's just that he was a little worried about the domestic situation in Song, as well as the weather and road conditions that passed along the way.

Indeed, it is not an easy task to cross the Taihang Mountain Pass in the winter. You have to walk against the cold wind, you can only travel more than ten miles a day, and the loss of cattle and horses is huge.

But it was urgent to send Le Qi back to China and persuade Duke Song to stay in the Jin alliance. If it was too late, Song Guo would turn to Qi Guo’s arms. I want to marry Song!

"If Wei and Song are married, the country of Song is more likely to fall to the Qi and Wei alliance." Zhao Yang hoped that Wu Xie could successfully complete this mission, make achievements and gain prestige.

Le Lingzi also insisted to accompany Le Qi back. Ji Ying once persuaded her to stay in Xinjiang and leave until the spring of next year, but Lingzi declined. Said to take care of his father along the way. Wu Xian felt that she had been a little out of mind these days. After asking several times, the girl shook her head and did not answer. There was some evasion in the originally clear and graceful eyes.

"Maybe you're homesick too?" Wu Xie could only guess like this, but it was hard to guess the thoughts of her daughter's family.

Since he is going to go to Song State as a pedestrian under the order of the emperor, the journey is a thousand miles, and after half a month, he may have to wait for the spring to return, and it will take another half a month to return, so he has to do a lot of preparations.

The honor guards, court clothes, and diplomatic documents, etc., the emcee of the pedestrian's office will naturally arrange them properly, so there is no need to worry about it.

But in the current state of Jin, the government is in private, waiting for the public office to be equipped with entourage? That's a fool's dream. As a result, Zhao Wuxi had to pay out of his own pocket even as a doctor to travel abroad.

"Chengxiang is currently under the protection of Zhao Bing in the lower palace, so there is no need to worry about foreign enemies. This time, I will bring a whole army of soldiers, all of them elite, and I will also take out half of the ten-eleven gold coins in the treasury, and the rest of the money, silk and gifts. need some."

Zhao Wuxi and Fan Yang's thoughts were somewhat similar, and they had little interest in fighting for Jin and competing for Jin's hegemony. He went to Song State this time, not only to work for the Marquis of Jin, but also to make profits for Zhao's private family.

Wu Xian planned that the real power officials of the Song country would meet and make friends one by one. If they found talents in various cities and towns along the way, they would also recruit them. All of these would cost a lot of money.

Moreover, when Wu Xie went this time, he also planned to bring Zi Gong with him.

He told Zigong the reason: "First of all, we can directly buy local wheat in Song State, and then recruit craftsmen to set up a mill in the territory of the Le family, and take the lead in the wheat flour market in Shangqiu! Second, starting from next month, There will be an additional kiln burning area in the lower palace, which will be strictly controlled as a secret of the Zhao family to make porcelain. In a few months, a large number of lower palace porcelain will be squeezed into the Jiangshi market. According to the estimated output, there are still remaining stocks for sale. foreign."

"The Duanmu clan has its own route for trade with the Wei and Lu countries. Needless to say, the Song country has to rely on us to get through it this time."

Zigong only complied with his promise, and the wheat flour and porcelain trade around Xinjiang was gradually taken over and familiar with by the Zhao merchants in the lower palace, and he could completely let go.

But at this time, he was still thinking about Zhao Wuxi becoming a pedestrian, sighing in his heart, Jin Kingdom is really respected and respected.

Zhao Wuxi was a few years younger than Zigong, but because he was a noble son and a close minister of Jin, he was named a doctor by the monarch Zhuo as soon as he performed the crown ceremony, and because of his marriage relationship with the Le family, he was appointed important task.

As for Zigong, although he had thoroughly studied the diplomatic letters, letters of appointment, and letters of appointment that Wu Xie had brought out of the Tibetan Chamber and the Pan Palace, he had never had the opportunity to express himself. He is still a non-literate person, even if some people know about it, it is only because he is the "Wei Jia" who represents Zhao Wuxi's interests and right to speak in Jiangshi.

However, Zigong did not want to be a merchant for life.

"If there is a conflict between the two countries, a thousand cavalry warriors will be displayed in armor, and the dust will spread to the sky. If they are given as pedestrians, if they do not hold a foot of soldiers, and do not carry a bucket of food, they will be able to reconcile the difficulties between the two countries. The princes of the world, use The giver survives, and the giver does not need to die!"

This is Zigong's great ambition!

The Master once called Zigong a "disputer", and of course he knew what he was thinking. Two days ago, Zigong also received a letter from the state of Lu, which was dictated by the Master and written by his younger brother Ran Qiu.

The letter said that the governance of Zhongdu has been successful for more than half a year: the plan has doubled compared to previous years, and the four fields have followed suit. The master might be able to get a promotion, so he told Zigong that if things went wrong in Jin, he would go back to help him, and maybe he could enter the pedestrian bureau in Lu and become a "walking husband".

The big pedestrian, the small pedestrian, the returning person, and the walking husband, these are the four types of officials in the pedestrian bureaus of various countries in the Xia Dynasty, with descending ranks in descending order.

Xingfu, jue is a corporal, who handles the trivial matters of welcoming and sending guests from various countries and countries, salaried and fighting for food, equivalent to the subordinates and apprentices of pedestrians, responsible for labor and humiliation, and is often called to and fro.

Therefore, while Zigong was happy for Zhao Wuxi and the success of Master's career, he also hesitated slightly. He believes in his own ability, but he also understands the vision of this era to distinguish the noble from the lowly. Although he was in a humble position at the beginning, the Master still gave himself the opportunity to enter the pedestrian bureau and give full play to his strengths. Should he bid farewell to the gentleman and return?

Just when Zigong was struggling, Zhao Wuxi had already counted the people accompanying him this time.

"Yu Xi's two light knights are essential as outpost scouts; Mu Xia's personal guards are close to protecting the car; Tian Ben's tough soldiers should also be brought along in case of unexpected events; The carriage where Wu Jing is located is responsible for matters such as the ox, horse, carriage, carriage, etc. The above people follow me, and Xing Ao is the charioteer."

Because of a broken arm, Wang Sunqi received treatment from Bian Que in the lower palace and was unable to accompany him. Moreover, he was transferred back by Zhao Yang and continued to serve as a chauffeur.

Wu Xie thought about the rest of the list, and felt that even if he was not there, these people should be able to provoke the lead of the township: "Yang Tong Sima stayed behind and was in charge of military affairs; Ji Qiao was promoted to a fake town slaughter and was in charge of political affairs and civil affairs. The rest Wait, each perform their own duties, if something happens, let the lower palace know as soon as possible!"

When the people promised to go with the gentleman, they were very happy. They were basically locals from the lower palace. They had never traveled a hundred miles away when they were young. They were curious about the Song Kingdom, which was so far away.

After the crowd had dispersed, Zhao Wuxi held Duanmuci, who was a little lost.

Wu Xie said to him with a smile: "By the way, Zigong, I am now a small pedestrian. According to the custom, I have the right to appoint a person to return. Are you willing to be my deputy?"

"Returning people" is the rank of sergeant, one level lower than that of a small pedestrian, but higher than that of a "walking husband". Palm greets and sees off the guests of the state, and travels to all directions. When the pedestrians are on the mission, they accompany them as their deputy.

Zi Gong was stunned for a while, with mixed feelings in his heart, not knowing how to answer.

Zhao Wuxi thought he thought the position was low, so he explained: "Zigong is a eloquent person, and he is more skilled in court etiquette and documents than I am. More than enough."

"It's just that I haven't made a contribution yet~lightnovelpub.net~ It's not good for me to rashly recommend to the emperor, so I can only aggrieve you to start from the grassroots level. In fact, this is also a good way to familiarize yourself with this duty."

Zigong now understands that the gentleman, like the master, has always kept his ideals firmly in mind and is willing to provide opportunities. Even the gentleman's price is even higher!

As a result, Zigong, who gave up on the merchants and traded goods, returned to Qufu after the oath with Wuxi expired, and his thoughts of being a subordinate and official of the pedestrian bureau also disappeared immediately.

He solemnly bowed to Wu Xie: "Ci, you must not disgrace your duty! Assist the gentleman to complete this mission!"

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At the same time, Chen Qi, the Xiaqing who returned to the capital from Gaotang in the distant Qi State in Linzi, also received a slip of paper from Xinjiang. (To be continued..)

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