When it comes to sending tang envoys, everyone is no stranger, and the teachers who compile history textbooks are like taking an aphrodisiac, and describe the first intimate contact between China and Japan as you and me, honey and tenderness.
In fact, little Japanese child has never been a good stubble child, and his commitment to you is nothing more than seeing that you are much better than him and wanting to get some benefits from you. Although Chinese is known for his intelligence, he has never resisted this kind of hugging, and he is fooled by people's ass, and he immediately does not know what his surname is, what people want to give, and there is no difference.
The first time Japan sent an envoy to the Tang Dynasty was in 630 AD, and the chief ambassador was named Inugami Mita, and when he heard of this, he was an absolute three-generation poor peasant, and his roots were in full bloom, so he was immediately warmly welcomed by Li Shimin. Under the flicker of Inuami Mita, Li Shimin completely opened the heart of Datang, from politics and economics to culture and folklore, all of his brains moved out, and he wanted to learn whatever he wanted, and absolutely arranged the most professional teacher for you!
In 632, Inuami Mita felt that he had learned almost everything, and was ready to go back to "serve the motherland", so he came to resign to Li Shimin. Li Shimin immediately rewarded a large number of gold and silver jewelry, and asked Inugami Mita to take it back to the Japanese Emperor's "imperial brother" to make a meeting gift. Moreover, in order to show the exchange of courtesy, Li Shimin also specially sent Takago Tonjin to Japan with Inugami Mita to visit the Japanese emperor.
This Gao Biaoren is not an ordinary person, Gao Hao knows, right? The prime minister of the Great Sui Dynasty for nearly 20 years was absolutely highly respected, and this gao cousin was Gao Jiao's son. When Li Shimin sent him, he naturally took a fancy to the identity of the son of his family, after all, if he wanted to go on an envoy, he must not lose the rules and lose face. Especially in front of foreigners, face is the first thing!
On October 4, Takamehito and his party arrived in Nambatsu, Japan, which is today's Osaka. Emperor Shuming of Japan also learned that the envoys of the Tang Dynasty were coming to visit, and they were flattered, and they could refer to the reception of MacArthur by Emperor Hirohito after World War II. Little Nippon knew too well who was important to him.
(Pictured: This is Gao Biaoren, enough to have personality)
Therefore, as soon as Gao Biaoren landed, he immediately received the most solemn welcome ceremony, 32 ceremonial boats lined up, hanging high bunting flags, drums and music in unison, even Gao Biaoren, who was accustomed to seeing big scenes since childhood, was a little dizzy. Then, two more senior Japanese officials personally greeted them, and the police car opened the road and escorted them all the way to the entrance of the embassy; when they reached the door, two more high-ranking officials came out and personally led Gao Biaoren into the embassy hall.
Takato is a little confused - it seems that this little Japanese child knows how to enjoy ah, what is the "foreign state"? We pay more attention to etiquette than we do! Gao Biaoren originally wanted to make a living of the "small foreign countries", but the next look, we can't make a living, we have to follow the etiquette.
What etiquette? Don't worry, it's coming right away.
Seeing Empress Shu Mingming, Emperor Shu Ming asked, "Does Emperor Taizong of your country have a letter of state to bring?" ”
(Picture: Emperor Shu Mingdi looks good enough to have personality)
With this question, Takato was even more determined in his thoughts: As soon as they meet, they must read the national book, and this little Japanese child is not stupid! So, Gao Biaoren said, "Of course there is." However, according to the etiquette of my court, His Majesty should stand up and face north to receive the letter of state. ”
In fact, this is not excessive, because China used to do this to treat small countries in the feudal states, I am a heavenly kingdom, and you are a small country of the feudal states, so you should meet with this kind of courtesy of a monarch. But Emperor Shu Ming didn't think so, he never wanted to be the younger brother of the Tang Dynasty, you are the emperor, I am also the emperor, we are equal, so that I can "face the king to the north"?
Look, this is the nature of the little Japanese child, when I beg you, I will hold you up to the heavens, give you legs and pinch your feet, and once the purpose is achieved, he will immediately turn his face and begin to talk to you about "dignity".
Gao Biaoren took a look, this is not to "face the king to the north", ah, too insincere, since this is the case, then don't look, Lao Tzu will go back!
In this way, China's first foreign visit to Japan ended in a very unpleasant ending, and there has been no contact for more than twenty years.
However, it is a pity that after Ambassador Gao returned to China, Li Shimin, who did not know the truth, was very angry, thought that it was his fault, and dismissed his officials and punished him for two years.