His Majesty Li Er led the civil and military ministers to welcome the arrival of Queen Shande on the jade steps in front of the Taiji Palace.

Even though the Tang Dynasty has never put the king of Fanbang in his eyes, even the Turkic Khan who once laughed proudly across the desert of the grassland does not know how many prisoners, but like the Queen of Silla, who is neither defeated nor captive, the foreign monarch went to Chang'an in person, and presented the jade seal of the national letter, and was willing to attach it, but it was an unprecedented thing, so after discussing with the Taichang Temple and the Ministry of Rites, it was decided to give the highest standard of treatment to the emperor outside the Taiji Hall and welcome him personally.

Since the Qin and Han dynasties, there has never been a foreign monarch who has been able to enjoy such treatment

His Majesty Li Er stood on the jade steps, with a tassel hanging from the yellow umbrella on his head, and the civil and military ministers were lined up left and right, and then in the distance, the band of Taichang Temple played the music of the ceremony, the gongs and drums were noisy, and the etiquette was extremely grand.

The crown prince Li Chengqian led a group of Silla royal families and officials to climb the jade steps and arrive in front of His Majesty Li Er.

Queen Shande gave a blessing to her, and Her Majesty Li Er smiled: "Qing came from afar, I led the Tang Dynasty civil and military ministers, and lowered the rank to welcome, I hope that the Tang Dynasty and Silla Yong will form a good alliance and be like a family!" ”

Queen Seondeok had a solemn face and said respectfully: "A small country in a remote country, I have long admired the majesty of the Heavenly Dynasty, and today I am fortunate to set foot in Chang'an, meet the Tang Emperor Tianyan, and see the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, which is the luck of the people of Silla. ”

His Majesty Li Er was overjoyed and laughed.

The word "long live" has been misunderstood by later generations.

In fact, since ancient times, the words "long live" have been endlessly in the annals of history and have appeared repeatedly. The historical record of Lian is like a biography of Lin Xiangru, Lin Xiangru Fenghe's wall person Qin, "play the King of Qin, the King of Qin is happy, pass on to show the beauty and the left and right, and the left and right are calling long live." It can be seen that "long live" at this time is just a cheer. During this period, "long live" also had another meaning, that is, as a nickname for "death". For example, the Warring States Policy Chu Cezai, the King of Chu traveled to the clouds, looked up to the sky and smiled: "Long live the widow for a thousand years, who will be happy with this?" "Historical records of Gaozu Benji:" Although I am all closed, my soul is still happy after long live. ”

As for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the domineering emperor ascended the throne as the emperor, he climbed Huashan, "I use Huashan, as for Zhongyue, the next day I personally climbed Songgao, the imperial history of the subordinate, in the temple next to the officials Xianwen called long live three, Dengli did not answer." Fifteen years later, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also called himself "fortunate and evil, and the day of the ceremony becomes a mountain." Ascend to the sea and float in the sea. Long live the mountain". Since then, "Long live" has become the emperor's exclusive title.

Even Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of the ages, did not have the title of "long live".

The origin of Qin Shi Huang's "emperor" and the origin of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's "long live", these two great emperors who represent the great achievements of the Han family have a far-reaching influence on the Chinese nation, which can be seen from these two titles throughout the history books

Silla Fanbang was originally a vassal of the Tang Dynasty, but before that, it was only a nominally subordinate state, and the king of Silla needed the canonization of the Central Plains Emperor to ascend the throne, but in fact it was only of political significance, and did not have much binding force.

At most, when the army is sent out to fight in the future, it will be just a high-sounding excuse

However, Queen Seondeok's sentence of "subordinates" and "long live" completely determined the status of the Silla domain, and from now on, it became a foregone conclusion that Silla would be attached to the Tang Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty, as the suzerain, would also help Silla and resist foreign aggression.

The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty all bowed down to congratulate at this moment: "My emperor is wise and martial, the Tang Dynasty is eternal, long live, long live, long live!" ”

Although many ministers opposed the enthronement of the royal family as the king of Silla, no one questioned the attachment of Silla to the Manchu dynasty.

This is a great achievement in opening up the territory, and the history must be full of pen and ink, coinciding with a grand event, these ministers must not leave a few words in the history books, for these people whose reputation is more important than their lives, how can they refuse?

The surrounding officials and guards all bowed down to congratulate.

"Hooray!"

"Hooray!"

"Hooray!"

Sonic boom!

*****

The banquet was pleasant and joyful, and the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves.

Under the majesty of His Majesty Li Er, no one dared to do anything on such occasions, and those ministers and clans who agreed or disagreed with the enthronement of the royal family as the king of Silla, and even had ghosts, all died down, and the scene was happy.

Of course, such a serious matter is not something that should be discussed at such banquets, and a good day and auspicious day will be chosen for a formal ceremony for Queen Seondeok to present the national letter and jade seal and request for attachment, and then the request of Silla will be discussed by the Imperial Court.

Of course, after the banquet, there must be a small range of deliberations

Near dusk, the banquet ended, and His Majesty Li Er gave a luxurious manor next to the Hibiscus Garden to Queen Seondeok, and rewarded a large number of palace maids and attendants, and followed them to the manor called "Splendid Garden" to serve and live.

In fact, this was the emperor's implicit expression that from now on, Empress Seondeok would live in Chang'an and would not be allowed to return to Silla.

That's what it should be

And in the Tai Chi Palace, there was a discussion.

Li Ji, eldest grandson Wuji, Xiao, Cen Wenwen, Ma Zhou, Liu Xun, Cheng Yanjin, Yu Chigong, Fang Jun and other ministers, Li Xiaogong, King of Hejian County, Li Daozong, King of Jiangxia, Li Yuanjing, King of Jing, Li Yuanjia, King of Han, and other clans, and even Fang Xuanling, the king of Zhishi, were all present.

His Majesty Li Er sat on the throne, his square face was slightly ruddy because he had just drunk wine, but his eyes were clear and bright, he looked around and got straight to the point: "I left you today to discuss the matter attached to Silla. ”

The ministers were silent.

When it was said that it was a matter of discussing the annexation of Silla, everyone knew that the annexation was a foregone conclusion, and no one would oppose it, and no one would dare to oppose it.

The most important thing is whether or not to crown the children of the royal family as the king of Silla

Cheng Biting Jin said in a loud voice: "Opening up the territory and expanding the territory is an immortal feat, and Silla is attached, if the children of the imperial family cannot be crowned as the king of Silla by the Tang Dynasty, this merit will inevitably be discounted." Besides, the queen of Silla came to the door in person and was willing to hostage, how can we chill people's hearts? According to a certain person, among His Majesty's sons, a wise and generous person was selected and crowned as the king of Silla, and he was the party of the Jiping Domain of the Tang Dynasty. ”

Wei Chigong immediately echoed: "What Lu Guogong said is very true. ”

These two people are usually like fire and water, and no one is convinced by anyone, but they are both martial arts groups, and their interests are the same in many cases, so they have to pinch their noses and echo each other.

Moreover, in the eyes of the warriors, "expansion" is the eternal pursuit, only continuous expansion, continuous conquest, the interests of the warriors can be guaranteed, otherwise, if those Confucians are nagging what to convince people, wouldn't the warriors want to drink the northwest wind?

If Silla is included in the territory and the children of the royal family are crowned as the king of Silla, it is necessary to send a large number of Tang troops to Silla to garrison, which is exactly where the interests of the warriors lie, even if the two are not harmonious, there is no reason to attack each other, and dismantle the platform for the sake of demolishing the platform.

That's something that only fools do

The ministers were silent, and no one answered.

Li Xiaogong and Li Daozong's old gods are here, and they have no desires or desires.

In fact, the two of them knew in their hearts that whether or not they were crowned as kings of the royal family, they would never be candidates.

In the past, they fought in the world, and their military achievements were impressive, and their prestige in the army was unmatched by the royal family. Once such a military minister becomes the king of Silla, who dares to rest assured that ambition will breed and lead the army to fight back in a few years?

So the two of them have already made up their minds, no matter what, just be a quiet bystander, any resolution, neither oppose nor approve, the emperor will do whatever he says, identify a path and follow the emperor, neither to offend people in vain, let alone bear any responsibility

In short, in Fang Jun's words, it's good to hit soy sauce.

In fact, Li Ji, who has always "silence is golden", Cen Wenwen, who has nothing to do with himself, and Fang Xuanling, who has already been a scholar, all have the same thoughts.

In the palace, the most nervous person is Li Yuanjing, the king of Jing

Seeing that everyone was silent, Li Yuanjing was a little breathless, once the decision was made, among the royal family, he was the most likely to be crowned the king of Silla.

At that time, his many years of operation will be exhausted, and the ambition of repeating the changes in Xuanwumen will become an empty one, how can this be made?

With a dry cough, Li Yuanjing said: "I think it's inappropriate." Silla is attached, is to admire the majesty of the Celestial Empire, the Silla queen came with sincerity, why not show the Tang Dynasty, allow her to return to Silla, still the king, and reward him with money and jewelry, and try his best to envelop it, then the four Yi look at it, all convinced. Conquer people with morality, the party is the long-term solution, often deterred by force, and even steal the national Zuo, I am afraid that from now on, the four Yi Fanbang regard the Tang Dynasty as a flood beast, the Tang Dynasty army conquers the world, wherever it goes, it is bound to resist desperately, in order to prevent the national Zuo from falling into the hands of the Tang Dynasty Silla, it is useless to take it, but to put a shackle on its own house, which is very unwise. ”

His Majesty Li Er was silent, but glanced at Li Yuanjing lightly.

Li Yuanjing instantly broke out in a cold sweat, and his heart was about to fall to the bottom