The Central Plains dynasties have always been generous to the barbarians who are obedient and submit to them.
Because in their view, this is a time to demonstrate the style of a great power.
Not only did they spread their culture, but they also demonstrated their status as a great power to the fullest.
Therefore, the Central Plains dynasties were very happy to see the grand scene of "the nine-day palace gates open, and people from all over the world dress in formal attire to pay homage to the emperor."
Therefore, as long as Japan pays tribute, the Song Dynasty will certainly continue to do as the Tang Dynasty did, not only giving them rewards, but also allowing them to send people to study.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Japan can study the various advanced products of the Central Plains dynasties.
This is also the consistent style of the Japanese.
The Battle of Baekgang during the Tang Dynasty allowed the Japanese to witness the power of the Tang Dynasty, so they sent envoys to the Tang Dynasty many times to learn from it.
When it came to the Song Dynasty, they found that the Song Dynasty was far less powerful than the Tang Dynasty, so they became indifferent to it.
Later, during the Warring States period in Japan, missionaries brought firearms and new knowledge about the world to Japan, which immediately made Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and others realize the changes of the times.
So they changed their original idea of ​​establishing a regime centered on commerce and cities, and began to actively accept the introduction of new things.
The same is true of the Meiji Restoration in modern Japan.
Therefore, from ancient times to later generations, Japan is actually a nation that is extremely eager to become strong and is also very good at learning.
Now that the Song Dynasty has become strong again, Japan has apparently started to think about learning (copying) it again.
Fujiwara no Yorimichi's plan was simple.
At the official level, paying tribute to the Song Dynasty showed an extremely humble attitude.
Then they secretly tried to find ways to defeat the local forces that owned minerals, take the gold and silver mines into their own hands, and then purchase new weapons and equipment from the Song Dynasty.
In this way, by arming their army and re-establishing the central authority of the Japanese court, they would be able to integrate the power of the entire Japan.
By then, even if the actions of the gold and silver mines in various places affected the interests of the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty would send people to question them.
They could also kowtow to the Song Dynasty and beg for mercy, appearing respectful, humble, and pitiful, while accumulating strength and preparing to strike back at any time.
As the saying goes, one should not hit a smiling person. Moreover, the Central Plains dynasties have always been relatively magnanimous. As long as Japan sends envoys to pay tribute and respectfully calls the Song Dynasty a superior country, I think the Song Dynasty will also behave like a great power.
After they sent people to steal everything from the Song State, they established a more powerful country for themselves.
Perhaps in the future it will be possible to annex Goryeo and become the overlord.
It must be said that although Japan has been closed to the outside world for many years and there has not been much official communication between Japan and the Song Dynasty, the Japanese still understand the Han people very well and understand their inherent pride and generosity.
If this method is implemented, the idea that the Celestial Empire does not bother with small countries may really appear in the court of Song Dynasty.
By then, perhaps Fujiwara no Yorimichi's strategy will really succeed.
However, there are always unexpected things in this world.
for example.
There was a man named Zhao Jun who really disliked this country.
therefore.
The truth always becomes unpredictable.
(End of this chapter)
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