Although Zhang Dun was not interested in the existence of Bonidan, the prince of Liuqiu Kingdom, when the people in the city became more and more curious about the story of the prince of Liuqiu Kingdom living among the people, he had to stand up and let Honglu Temple

He came forward and placed the prince who appeared out of nowhere in the Sifang Pavilion.

Honglu Temple?

The prince of Liuqiu Kingdom, Bonidan, still didn't get in.

However, this guy was quite good at getting things done. He kept saying that he was a remnant of the Han Dynasty and a descendant of the generals sent to Yizhou by Soochow. He gained a lot of goodwill on the streets of the capital.

It just doesn’t look like it!

Because it's black.

The indigenous people of overseas countries during the Song Dynasty basically had one characteristic. This was especially true of the Southeast Asian countries. Judging from their appearance, the indigenous people who occupied the city were in the shape of doves, with scorched skin and black teeth, and they were not much better in other places.

Judging from Bonidan's skin color, saying that he is a remnant of the Han Dynasty is definitely putting a premium on his own face.

However, the people in the capital of the Song Dynasty had seen the world.

Aren’t Li Kui and Li Renjie, the first heroes on Jingdong East Road, versatile in both civil and military affairs, and living gods of wealth, also with dark complexions?

Maybe, during the Han Dynasty, people in Soochow looked like Bonidan.

There was quite a buzz about Prince Bonidan of the Kingdom of Liuqiu moving into the Sifang Pavilion. Li Kui came to support the prince, who had no relatives in Kaifeng Mansion.

Li Kui was standing up for the crown prince of Liuqiu Kingdom. Of course, he wanted to reciprocate the favor. Bonidan also told him his plan. He wanted to become a member of the Song Dynasty and surrender to Liuqiu Kingdom.

Finding an excuse was enough for Li Kui to build up his momentum.

"Ji Kang, why are you here at Sifang Pavilion?"

Qian Liao said angrily: "It's just a matter of serving people in the Ministry of Rites. I didn't expect that when I came to Honglu Temple, I would still serve people. Why is my life so miserable!"

Qian Liao was Li Kui's fellow scholar and had an innate sense of closeness in the officialdom.

Qian Liao sneaked closer to Li Kui, but his eyes fell on Bonidan, and he whispered to Li Kui: "Is this the down-and-out prince who has been rumored in the city recently?"

"Prince Liu, please help me take care of him. Don't let him be bullied."

This is really possible. The Sifang Pavilion receives a delegation. No matter how bad the situation is, two people cannot come. There should always be helpers, old and young. Bonidan only has two masters and servants, so he is easily affected.

Exclude.

Qian Liao sighed and said listlessly: "Brother, I only have this little power. Don't worry, I will provide you with good food and drink, and raise people until they are white and fat. I will not miss Shu."

"There is no need to offer anything, as long as he is not wronged."

Three days later.

Bonidan held the map in his hands, raised it high above his head, knelt down outside Baokang Gate, and said loudly: "Fan Bangliu begs the prince Bonidan to present Fan Bang's sea map and beg the Emperor of the Song Dynasty to take it in!"

The surrounding imperial guards were all dumbfounded, and some hurriedly entered the palace to report.

In the Chuigong Hall, Suijiang Hao reported the news to Emperor Zhao Xu and whispered: "I will go and see what happens."

"Don't disturb Prince Liuqiu."

Zhao Xu was sitting on the dragon chair, his face as unresponsive as ever, and even though his heart was filled with joy, he still had a calm composure.

This is a problem developed by being a puppet emperor for many years, and it is estimated that it will never change in this lifetime.

But Hao Sui, who had worked in front of the emperor for many years, could clearly feel the emperor's happiness. After so many years, the Song Dynasty had never encountered such a good thing. The last time he made a donation was in the early years of the founding of the Song Dynasty, when the Wuyue King family personally

He came to Kaifeng Mansion to accept the land and return it to the Song Dynasty, and achieved the great unification of Emperor Taizu.

Although the Liuqiu Kingdom and the Wuyue Kingdom cannot be compared.

But it can also be regarded as a major event in the Song Dynasty for the second time to adopt soil and return it to the Song Dynasty.

Emperor Zhao Xu also murmured that he was afraid of offending the Qian family by conferring the title of king on the Wuyue Kingdom. After all, the Qian family returned to the Song Dynasty and pushed Zhao Kuangyin to the throne of a holy king. This kind of love was given to the Zhao royal family.

Leading from generation to generation.

But it was difficult for him to decide what kind of treatment to give to Liu Qiuguo.

If you give too much, Zhao Xu will be taken advantage of; if you give him too little, he will appear mean and ungrateful.

"Your Majesty, I have already inquired clearly. Prince Bonidan of the Liuqiu Kingdom wants to surrender to the Liuqiu Kingdom. The sea map is nothing. It only takes a few days from Quanzhou Port to reach the Liuqiu Kingdom. But he drew the map of the Liuqiu Kingdom.

, which shows your sincerity.”

Hao Sui stuck his butt out, bent his waist, and squeezed his whole body into a weird posture to face the emperor.

He has become accustomed to the fact that the eunuchs in the palace basically have a way of speaking to nobles who look very humble but are very comfortable to the superiors. Because of this, the superiors can see the eunuch's face clearly and at the same time

No need to twist your neck.

"Did you bring it?"

"Your Majesty, please take a look!"

"Pass a message to meet each other."

Soon, Zhang Dun arrived.

He had known for a long time that there was someone behind the ruined prince of Liuqiu Kingdom, but he did not expect that the other party would actually play such a trick. Offering the kingdom, this happened once in the founding years of the Song Dynasty.

Except, it never appeared again.

Bonidan made this happen, and the emperor could not deal with it carelessly.

"I have seen the official family before."

"Give Prime Minister Zhang a seat." After Zhang Dun sat down, Zhao Xu asked, "Does Prime Minister Zhang know what happened outside the Desheng Gate?"

"Your Majesty, this matter needs to be considered in the long run. We can first provide better accommodation for Liuqiu's envoy." Zhang Dun frowned and said, feeling indignant at being treated as a puppet.

Zhao Xu immediately agreed: "But, Mr. Zhang, we must make a decision quickly on this matter, and we can't let the people of the Song Dynasty feel cold towards me." As soon as these words came out, Zhang Dun could only complain secretly. The emperor was not easy.

When decisions are made, most government affairs usually have to be approved by Zhang Dun and then the emperor writes the final word.

However, Zhang Dun knew very well that Zhao Xu had a very stubborn character, and no one could change his mind about something he believed in.

As for the matter of Prince Bonidan of King Liuqiu, there must be someone behind it.

But the question is, does it matter what he says?

A prince is just a prince. Even if he is a prince, it is not the prince's turn to make the final decision on the affairs of Liuqiu Kingdom, right?

Zhang Dun was filled with hatred, and it became clear that Li Kui was behind this incident. This little brat still thought he was a fool, and wanted to coerce the prime minister to follow him?

But the actual situation is that Zhang Dun was indeed held hostage.

He didn't know Li Kui's plan, but he was influenced by Li Kui to move towards the goal set by Li Kui. This feeling was very uncomfortable, just like Cai Bian did everything he could to clear Wang Anshi's name, and at the same time, he also coerced him

This prime minister, but Cai Bian's problem is not serious. After all, it is what he, a former pioneer of reform, should do to clear Wang Anshi's name.

It's a half-hearted move.

But Li Kui... doesn't this kid want to say something?

Thinking of this, Zhang Dun became very angry. When he returned to the capital hall, he ordered his subordinates with a cold face: "Call Li Kui to see the truth."

There was no need for anyone to invite him, Li Kui was waiting in the Metropolitan Hall.

"Master Prime Minister, congratulations!"

"I--"

Zhang Dun breathed heavily in his chest and almost didn't come up. He pointed at Li Kui and said angrily: "What the hell are you doing?"

“Wouldn’t it be better to make piloting more difficult?”

Li Kui stepped back, and then sat down opposite Zhang Dun carelessly. He picked up the teapot and poured hot tea for Zhang Dun. While serving the tea, he explained: "Xiang Zhang, overseas is different from the land. Our Imperial Army of the Song Dynasty is ready at any time."

We can go anywhere. Unless we kill all the natives, it will be difficult for us to completely control this area."

"The country of Liuqiu is relatively good. Their king admits that he is a remnant of the Han Dynasty, which is acknowledging his ancestors and returning to the clan. But who knows if anyone will object to the return of Liuqiu to the Song Dynasty. At the same time, someone brought someone into Liuqiu.

Isn't it better than entering with a blind eye?"

"That's what you said. But how do you plan to arrange this prince of Liuqiu Kingdom?" Zhang Dun looked a little better and asked another difficult question.

"Whatever your Majesty plans, he will arrange it."

…

"I thank you Lord for your kindness!"

A few days later, in the Sifang Pavilion, Bonidan knelt on the ground to receive the imperial edict, in which his father was named Jing Haibo, and he was hereditary.

There are few hereditary titles in the Song Dynasty.

Even if the title is hereditary, the next generation of successors will be downgraded by one level.

It's really rare to see someone who doesn't downgrade his title.

This is also the reward that Li Kui insisted on, and the special characteristics of the fiefdom need to be highlighted. Otherwise, if it will be the same in a few generations, who will be willing to go to overseas fiefdoms?

The initial road to maritime hegemony is not easy to follow.

After the donation of Liuqiu Kingdom, the news that Liuqiu Kingdom would become the first fiefdom of the Song Dynasty spread like wildfire, and soon the news of bidding for the title began to spread.

Kaifeng Mansion has been gathering more and more wealthy businessmen recently.
To be continued...