Chapter 726: The World Exhibition

With Chen Ao's understanding of power struggle, he immediately knew what Duan Zhengsheng meant. It was nothing more than that some people in Dali wanted to take advantage of the opportunity of various countries to go to Dali to show the face of the Dali king in front of the people of the world.

What is the name of the King of Dali? Chen Ao thought for a moment and couldn't help but touch his nose. This person was well-known in later generations, but if Chen Ao had not done his job in Honglu Temple, it would be difficult to connect the person he knew in later generations with the real person.

Duan Yu, you are just a useless man.

Duan Zhengsheng was still chattering and said worriedly: "This time my father asked me to come to the Song Dynasty, hoping that the Song Dynasty could uphold justice, but he was unable to do so. No one would pay attention to it even if he ran away."

Chen Ao thought to himself that the Song Dynasty was the place where civil officials were in charge. What is the biggest characteristic of bureaucrats? They were playing football. People were unwilling to care about miscellaneous things like you. A prince from a foreign country should eat and drink. Of course, everyone should do their best to worship and cause trouble. Then don’t even think about it. Don’t treat you as Cuju? It would be strange if you don’t kick back and forth dozens of times.

Duan Zhengsheng's eyes showed a look of desire and said, "Later Duan asked around and found out that the real representative of the Song Dynasty was His Highness Pingxi King. His Highness must make the decision for my Dali royal family. If this continues, my Dali will sooner or later be usurped by the rebel ministers."

When Chen Ao was in Honglu Temple, he also knew some of the recent situations in Dali. The national affairs of Dali were always controlled by the Gao family. The Gao family even directly ordered the Duan family to pass the throne and called himself a great China. However, due to the dissatisfaction of the Song Dynasty and the opposition from Dali, the Gao family finally returned the power to Duan Zhengchun, the former monarch of Dali. However, although it was a return to power, it was just a gimmick. The military and political affairs were still firmly controlled by Gao family, and they were still selling dog meat under the guise of sheep.

Therefore, many people often call Dali divided into three parts, one is the former Dali, which was the period when the Duan family was formally ruled, and there was also a big China in the middle, which was the period when the Gao family usurped the throne, and now it is called the Later Dali. Although it was the Duan family ruled, it was distinguished because it was just a decoration.

Of course I am too lazy to care about this kind of thing. Regardless of whether you are Gao or Duan, as long as you are obedient, you will naturally be in peace. Who cares about you?

Chen Ao smiled faintly and said, "This matter must be discussed for a long time, and there is no rush. Besides, this is a matter of the Ministry of Rites. Even if I find this king, what can I do? Brother Duan is looking for the wrong person, so why not do this? Next time, Brother Duan will talk to the Minister of Rites Yang Zhen and Yang. Lord Yang, Lord Yang, is jealous of evil and is upright, and will definitely seek justice for Duan."

Although Chen Ao despises bureaucratic style, he still has bureaucratic habits. Who can't beat the ball?

Duan Zhengsheng smiled bitterly and said disappointedly: "Duan has visited Lord Yang, but... just... hey..."

Chen Ao said: "The so-called sincerity leads to the metal and stone. Brother Duan should not be depressed, and he will not achieve twice at one time."

Duan Zhengsheng said: "The reason why Duan placed his hope on King Pingxi is because of a sentence from King Pingxi."

Seeing that he was still bringing the topic to him, Chen Ao couldn't help but think that I was playing the ball, and this guy was actually a candy! He had already made up his mind to escape, but he had to bite the bullet and say, "Oh? I have said a lot, I wonder what Brother Duan remembered?"

Duan Zhengsheng said seriously: "Your Highness once promised the countries in the South China that as long as you are willing to trade with the Song Dynasty and set up a governor's office, the royal families of all kingdoms will be under the wings of the Song Dynasty. Is this statement declared by Your Highness in Quanzhou?"

Chen Ao nodded and said, "Not bad."

Duan Zhengsheng said: "Dali also belongs to the South China Sea and is close to the Heavenly Dynasty. It is the land route from the Heavenly Dynasty to the South China Sea. Dali has always treated the Song Dynasty with the courtesy of a vassal state. How could His Highness disappoint Duan?"

Chen Ao's face suddenly became solemn. Zhao Ziheng was bored when he heard it and muttered: "What Dali, the governor, is really boring."

Chen Ao gave her a wink and told her not to speak. After a moment of silence, he thought that this sentence was indeed the strongest guarantee for trade in Southeast Asia. It is precisely because of this sentence that the royal families of various countries in Southeast Asia were willing to lose their own interests and allowed merchants of the Song Dynasty to dump goods into Southeast Asia without any fear. It is precisely because of this that countries were able to demarcate the jurisdiction of the Song Dynasty, and use the jurisdiction of the governor as the center to continuously transport the Song Dynasty goods to various parts of the vassal states.

Duan Zhengsheng used this reason. If Chen Ao beat the ball again, it would inevitably make the countries in Southeast Asia suspicious. Once the credit of the Song Dynasty was questioned, many things would be difficult to handle. Just like the later petrodollar policies, oil exports could only be traded in US dollars to support the dollar as a means of world currency. The reason why several major oil exporters were willing to agree to this condition instead of the euro or ruble was just because the most powerful country in the world protected the kings of various countries. If Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, or an emirate were overthrown at will, and the most powerful hegemony could not intervene or even sit idly by, then the agreement of the petrodollar was naturally turned into nothing.

To put it bluntly, this is a mutually beneficial relationship. The royal families of the South China Sea have received the military support of the Nanyang Navy. Even if he is Emperor Yang of Sui and a bastard, as long as the Song Dynasty navy is still strong, their national oats can continue. This is a very attractive agreement, which is good for the Song Dynasty and the royal families of various countries. The basis of this agreement lies in the credit of the Song Dynasty and the strength of the Nanyang Navy.

If the Song Dynasty had broken its trust, then all countries would inevitably feel resistant. However, although Dali was not on the sea, it was also considered a part of the South China Kingdom. If they proposed it and Chen Ao rejected it, they would be afraid that all countries in the South China Kingdom would have suspicion.

If this is the case, things have to be taken seriously. There is one difference between politicians and bureaucrats. Politicians and bureaucrats will play by the ball, and even politicians may be more capable than bureaucrats. The difference is that bureaucrats will play by the ball when encountering anything, and once politicians encounter matters that are at stake, they will face difficulties even if there is a huge problem.

Chen Ao sat up straight, pondered for a moment, and said, "Cancel all Buddhas."

"Cancel?" Duan Zhengsheng saw Chen Ao change his posture, and couldn't help but cheer up and said, "It's just that guests from all countries have already invited them, and this is Gao's idea..."

Chen Ao raised his chin slightly and said proudly: "It is my king's idea to cancel it. I immediately asked Kuaima to send messages to Dali, and he said that the Buddha would be cancelled immediately. If anyone dares to do it, I will destroy his nine clans. If Gao thinks there is something wrong with it, but come to me to reason with me!"

Duan Zhengsheng said happily: "If this could be done, that would be great."

Chen Ao continued: "The second thing is to ask your father to immediately write a letter to the Song Dynasty, requesting the establishment of the Governor's Office, and demarcate the Governor's jurisdiction, and send officials and troops to the Song Dynasty."

Duan Zhengsheng said: "I will pass the letter immediately and I will never be negligent, for fear that Gao will not agree to establish the Governor's Office..."

Chen Ao smiled faintly and said, "No need to pass Gao. No matter what method you use, as long as you send the memorial, no one can change this matter. Gao refused, so he could also come to find me."

Duan Zhengsheng said: "This is great, but the seal of Dali Kingdom is in the hands of Gao. Is it enough to stamp my father's private seal?"

Chen Ao nodded and said, "As long as it is a memorial to prove the identity of the king of Dali Kingdom. In addition, there is another way that Dali Kingdom must build a chaotic road connected to the Song Dynasty. This chaotic road is built according to the rules of our Song Dynasty. The Song Dynasty and Dali each pay a portion of the money, and the civil servants requisitioned Dali. How about it?"

The mountains between Dali and the Song Dynasty were undulating, so it was easy to establish a road. However, since it was a business trip, it would not be possible without a road. If the carriages could not be passed, what kind of business trip would be? If the road was completed, then the Song Dynasty and the countries in the South China Sea were not only connected by sea, but also had an additional choice in land. Although the road was much farther than the sea trip, at least it could be used when there were emergencies.

Duan Zhengsheng thought for a while, nodded and said, "Your Highness's meaning, Dali will definitely follow the procedures."

Chen Ao stood up and said lightly: "In the end, although the Buddha's meeting was cancelled, the World Exhibition will also be held in Quanzhou. This Buddhist meeting is one of the World Exhibitions. Therefore, merchants and princes from all countries still have to leave. This trip is not to Dali, but to Quanzhou. Your Dali Kingdom also needs to send missions and encourage merchants to come. The kings of all countries must come here in person. If the king is old or sick in bed, the crown prince can go on his behalf. This matter is decided, so when you spread the news from Dali, you will send the news first."

Duan Zhengsheng said: "The World Exhibition? What is this?"

Chen Ao laughed and said, "Of course, it is to promote friendship between various countries. Everyone gathered together to have fun and solved your Dali matters together. Think about it, what would Gao do if my Song Dynasty invited all countries to come?"

Duan Zhengsheng said: "Of course, people will also send them to Quanzhou with their father."

Chen Ao said seriously: "That's it. If I deal with the current affairs of Bianjing, I might go to Quanzhou. At that time, I will naturally give the Duan family justice."

Duan Zhengsheng didn't say anything at this time, stood up from the chair, knelt down to Chen Ao and said, "In this way, the Duan family must be grateful to His Highness."

Chen Ao smiled and received this gift without any shame on his face. He just said lightly: "Get up, just go and spread the news. If it weren't for you, I would have forgotten that it was time to hold a grand event."

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Chapter completed!