Chapter 185 Glass and Perfume
What Gu Changxiao gave was naturally the jar of colored glaze Tan Lang. When he took it out in public, all the dignitaries present were amazed.
The lifelike body of the wolf king and his sharp wolf eyes sparkling in the sun are exactly the true portrayal of the current King Bater.
Gu Changxiao was also good at acting. He said loudly that this sacred wolf was not produced by the human world, but was given by the gods in the Sanqing Taoist Temple. Now it is given to the real wolf king in the world, King Bater! Jin Sui and the Black Feather Army who entered the arena shouted in the Northern Xinjiang dialect: "King Bater!"
They learned this in the past two days, just for the ceremony. After all, it represents the history of the Xia Dynasty, and it must leave an impression on the people of the northern border.
Bartel was very excited. Even though he had already admired this glass wolf before, the effect would be different if he gave it to him in public. Bartel held the glass wolf high up, and the colorful light reflected on the wolf.
When have the people of Northern Frontier seen such a treasure? Just imagine that in Yandi, a mirror with light surprised a group of nobles, not to mention the people of Northern Frontier who have seen even less.
Now they were much more sincere in paying respect to Bater. Except for Xia Shi, everyone in the audience knelt and submitted to King Bater, who was chosen by the gods.
Because they all believe that this thing is definitely a gift from the gods and cannot be made by humans.
This made Jinsui feel guilty, and he decided to never sell any glassware related to wolves again, except for the little wolf he gave to Torre and this glass wolf.
We can sell eagles, falcons, leopards, tigers and other fierce beasts, and let wolves be exclusive to Bater! Haha, will this glass wolf become the symbol of the King of Northern Frontier in the future, similar to the imperial seal? If there is another civil strife in Northern Frontier, and the various tribes fight for the throne, will they all come to grab this? Thinking of this, Jin Sui seemed like a child who had successfully played a prank, and she tried hard not to laugh out loud. If this matter is recorded in the history books, will she be scolded to death a thousand years later? Using a piece of glass to fool the king of a country.
Seeing that people in Northern Frontier really like colored glassware, Jin Sui became even more delighted. After the ceremony is over, she and Princess Toya will go to the noble ladies to sell colored glass jewelry. Hehe, they will definitely make a lot of money!
It's okay if you don't bring gold or silver with you to the ceremony. As a Taoist nun, I regard gold and silver as dirt. I'm here mainly to make friends. You don't have to buy any jewelry you like, we can just exchange them.
Just pick out any item you have on your head, on your body, or hanging around your waist and trade it.
You have to know that the outfits of these noble ladies today weigh more than ten pounds, and they display gold and gems as if they were free.
Hehe, the more Jinsui thought about it, the happier she became, and the more sincerely her smile became. The people in Northern Xinjiang who didn't understand the situation thought that she was really happy for King Bater.
Yan Jiu gave a bronze horse. To be honest, Yan Jiu's gift was more valuable. Bronze vessels have always been state gifts. But in front of Liuli Wolf, the bronze horse seemed a little dull.
However, Battelle still accepted it happily. After accepting the gifts from these two people, he should talk about sending historians to Chang'an and giving Yan Jiu the trading rights.
This was rehearsed at the Princess's Mansion. Everyone was waiting quietly. But Bater actually walked up to Jin Sui and performed a strange Taoist ritual. He smiled and asked:
"What gift did the fairy give to me?"
Jin Sui: ... Fairy? Me?
Jinsui felt very guilty. If you call me a Taoist nun, I would dare to respond. But if you call me a fairy nun... look up at the sky. God, please don't blame me. I am really not pretending to be a fairy.
It was the Northern Frontier man who was too stupid to believe my words so easily. I can’t do anything about it! After silently reflecting on the matter, Jin Sui returned the greeting and took out a box of medicine from her sleeve and gave it to Bater. Since she was a fairy, how could she give other mundane things? Of course, she would give medicine! "This medicine has miraculous effects on various diseases and injuries. It is also a gift from the gods. I will give it to the king today."
Hao Duojin's heart was beating wildly when he saw this. Boss Ji was really brave! Aren't these the same pills we took in the Border Town Injured Soldiers Camp?
Of course, the pills are indeed miraculous, and even the imperial court sent an envoy to ask for them. But when the magic medicine is given to King Bater...
Hao Duojin deeply understands how bold it is to be bold! Our boss Ji has such courage that no matter what king you are, you can still fool him! Bater was very happy, and his smile was even more hearty than when he received the bronze horse. Jin Sui also smiled. If you accept the gift, you must return the gift.
Please choose a good location for the Taoist temple and show some respect to the Taoist believers.
As expected, Bater began to "return the gift", starting with Gu Changxiao, announcing in public that Zuo Xian Wang Lei Zan was secretly colluding with Da Xia Wang Yu, and he would send envoys to Da Xia to hold them accountable.
The two countries have been at peace for a long time, why would Daxia support the traitor's attempt to overthrow the Northern Frontier government? He produced the letters between Lei Zan and Prince Yu, as well as the warhorse that Lei Zan secretly gave to Prince Yu, and the weapons and food that Prince Yu gave in return, and other evidence.
Gu Changxiao's face turned pale. These things happened before he was expelled from the Eastern Palace. That is to say, at that time, the Queen secretly colluded with Lei Zan in order to help Prince Yu ascend to the throne.
Lei Zan's people raided the border towns many times, but the local officials either did not report it or suppressed it. This was also the work of Prince Yu's faction.
How is their behavior different from that of a traitor? If Lei Zan really becomes the King of Northern Frontier, then the border of Daxia will be engulfed in war.
Especially since Prince Yu has now replaced the commander of the Northwest border and is suppressing and persecuting his old subordinates. If Lei Zan goes to attack the Northwest border at this time, the entire Northwest will almost be handed over to him.
Gu Changxiao used to think that the Queen and Prince Yu were just cruel, and wanted to kill him, a thorn in their eyes, for the position of Crown Prince. Now he knows that they are still stupid! To seek the skin of a tiger is to be an accomplice to a tiger! He must make public what these two people did, so that people in the world can see how the Queen and Prince Yu sold out their country! Bater appointed the envoys in public, and Gu Changxiao also sent Eunuch Zhou to lead the way. Eunuch Zhou didn't understand at first, but later he knew what he was asked to do.
He was so scared that he almost peed his pants in public, and tremblingly said to Gu Changxiao: "Please spare my life, Your Highness Prince Li. If you let me lead the delegation to Chang'an, you will let me cut Prince Yu into pieces!"
Jin Sui sneered: "If you go to Chang'an without the delegation, you will be cut into pieces. I will show you a way out. When you arrive in Chang'an, you will directly disclose the mission given to you by Prince Yu and the Queen.
Don’t you still have the jade token on you as evidence? If Prince Yu kills you, it would be to silence you.”
Eunuch Zhou cried, "Can this old slave go to the border town to serve the prince?"
Gu Changxiao said in a deep voice: "If you can survive this incident, I will allow you to come to the border town."
Eunuch Zhou had the confidence to survive like a drowning man grabbing a life-saving straw! My life may be cheap, but even ants try to survive, let alone humans? Han Xing came to discuss with Eunuch Zhou what he should do after returning to Chang'an.
This was the plan that Han Xing had worked out with the Northern Frontier delegation in the past few days. The goal of both parties was to make the evidence of Lei Zan and Prince Yu's collusion public, and things would become much simpler.
Battelle's return gift to Yan Jiu was to give him a customs clearance token in public, officially granting Northern Xinjiang the right to trade. A trade route was officially established between Northern Xinjiang and Yan, and it was no longer secretive as in the past. Both courts suppressed and sanctioned each other.
Finally, Bater stopped in front of Jin Sui. At this time, the people in Northern Xinjiang already knew that this beautiful Han woman was a fairy who served the gods, and they were curious about what kind of gift she would get in return. When they heard that Bater wanted to build a Taoist temple for her, many people spoke out against it. They did not object to sending envoys to Daxia or giving Yan Jiu the right to trade, but they strongly opposed building a Taoist temple.
King Bater actually wants us northerners to believe in other gods. This is a betrayal of the true God!
Jin Sui naturally understands how strong the power of faith is. If things go wrong, King Bater may only be able to be a king, and she, a Taoist nun, will also be buried with him.
He hurriedly said to Bater: "Tell them quickly that the Taoist temple does not believe in gods, it is just a medical clinic."
Bater was very unhappy and felt that he had not fulfilled his promise to Miss Ji. He also felt that the powerful were not against the construction of the Taoist temple, but were against him, King Bater!
Jinsui had long discovered that Bater was like a teenage boy: the more you told him not to do something, the more he wanted to do it. The more others opposed him, the more he felt that he was right and wanted to defend justice on his own.
Gu Changxiao and Yan Jiu both moved closer to Jin Sui. If the scene became more chaotic, they would immediately evacuate.
Fortunately, Princess Toya reacted quickly and immediately asked the witch to come on stage to prove how effective the medicine given by Ji Xiangu was. In a battle with Lei Zan in the Batu tribe, many of our soldiers were seriously injured.
Even the witch couldn't save him, but he took Ji Xiangu's medicine and saved his life. Ji Xiangu's medicine can not only cure people, but also cure horse plague.
King Bater was from the northern frontier, so he built a Taoist temple for the fairy lady and asked her to teach medical skills, not to worship the gods.
At this time, a noble stepped forward and said, "Although there is a great witch to testify, we still don't believe it. How can a woman from the Central Plains have medical skills better than a witch?
How about this? Our Canglan tribe has livestock that are sick, and many pregnant mares and ewes have died. As long as this Central Plains woman can cure them, I will agree to build a Taoist temple for her!"
The abacus beads fell on everyone's faces. Others reacted quickly and immediately said that there were patients in their tribe and asked Ji Xiangu to come and treat them.
Some were caused by horses suffering from hoof disease, which was so contagious that many horses could not stand up. Some were caused by sores in cattle, sheep plague, camel disease, and so on.
It is heartbreaking to say that not a single noble or tribal leader would ask for a doctor. In their minds, livestock is much more valuable than slaves.
Jin Sui had no choice but to say that she didn't have time to stay in Northern Frontier for long, and she would only teach medical skills after the Taoist temple was built. But while she was in the royal court, anyone who needed medical treatment could come to her for medicine.
No one expected that among the three people's goals, building a Taoist temple would be the simplest and smallest thing, but it turned out to encounter the biggest obstacles.
It felt quite ridiculous that these dignitaries didn't care much about sending envoys to Daxia or establishing trade rights with Yan. The only thing that was most important to her, a pagan, was building a Taoist temple.
Jin Sui quietly told Princess Toya that if the opposition was too great, she would give up, and that they could buy any medicine they needed from Biancheng. Don't make it difficult for Bater.
This is not a big deal. We cannot let her destroy the hard-earned peace between the two countries.
Toya felt embarrassed and thought Jinsui was too righteous. On the other hand, although Tobal ascended the throne and became king, he was still stubborn and obstinate.
The plan to build a Taoist temple was publicly admitted but ended in failure. Although Jinsui felt very sorry, he was prepared. If it could be successful so easily, there would have been temples and Taoist temples in Northern Xinjiang long ago.
Anyway, she is not ready now. After a few years when Bater takes full power and her reputation as a fairy lady in the northern border becomes more and more famous, it will not be too late to propose the construction of a Taoist temple.
After the ceremony, a banquet was held, with men and women seated separately. Jin Sui also had the important task of selling glass jewelry, under the double instructions of Gu Changxiao and Yan Jiu.
She and Twelve Lady promised to only follow Princess Toya and never run around. As long as they had the crossbow with them, there would be no problem.
At first, the noble ladies in Northern Frontier were very resistant to Jinsui and Shier Niang. It was such a major event as the new king's enthronement, and there was actually a Han woman present. The new king even liked this Han woman very much, which made people even more disgusted!
Shi Er Niang was very angry, and Jin Sui persuaded her with a smile: "Making money is important. I will sell glass jewelry and you will sell perfume. As long as we capture these women this time, we will have a lot of money in the future."
Twelve Niang had no idea about the money rolling in. She had been living in luxury since she was born and had never tasted poverty. She started a business with Jinsui on a whim, and it was more for fun than making money.
Until Jin Sui picked up a bottle of perfume and said: "This small bottle of perfume can exchange for the lives of ten Han slaves. It can make ten refugees live and work in peace. Is this business worth it?"
Twelve Lady's eyes lit up instantly. This was totally worth it! She immediately said, "Don't worry, Sui Sui. I am a noble lady from the Central Plains who comes from a country of etiquette. How could I be on the same level as them!"
Jin Sui suppressed his laughter. The etiquette you learned is that if you provoke me, I will whip you with a whip. In a way, Shi Er Niang and Bater should be able to become good friends.
When the colored glaze jewelry was taken out box by box and the perfume was given to the noble ladies of Northern Frontier for trial, it is no exaggeration to say that Jin Sui and Shi Er Niang felt like they were surrounded by stars.
If these noble ladies had a say, they would definitely agree immediately to build a Taoist temple for Jinsui, just like Bater!
Jinsui, like Tudao Le, traded with his limited Beijiang dialect. "Make friends", "Exchange jewelry", "A bottle worth ten gold coins", "A beautiful girl", "A beauty as dazzling as the moon"...
This was something she had learned specifically from Toya. Fortunately, many of the noble ladies could speak broken Chinese, which made the transaction more successful.
A glass hairpin for a gold hairpin, a glass necklace for a gemstone necklace, a glass jade pendant for an agate pendant.
The ladies loved these sparkling jewels like bees love flowers, not to mention that these jewels were made of the same material as King Bater's glass wolf. That was a gift from God! Jin Sui felt that she was too evil-hearted and prayed that this matter would not be recorded in history books, otherwise she would be scolded for thousands of years like the Persian merchant who used glass to exchange for gold in Chang'an.
Convince yourself, am I selling glass? I am selling technology!
As for perfume, not only women but also men are fighting for it. All ethnic groups with strong body odor love perfume. No, it should be said that everyone loves perfume.
We Han people have almost no body odor, but we all wear incense. Those incense are low-key and elegant, while the fragrance of perfume is overflowing, open and unrestrained.
Jinsui prepared 300 bottles, and they were all sold out in less than half an hour. The order from Shi Er Niang had already sold out the three-year supply for the workshop.
The banquet turned into a shopping event because of colored glass and perfume. Jin Sui was feeling proud of herself when Toya hurriedly called her over: "Bater said he felt sorry for you and wanted to apologize to you alone."
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