Playing games is certainly not a one-person business, at least two or more people are involved, and when there are many people, disputes will inevitably arise, so there is such a thing as "rules of the game" in the world. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Any game must have rules, from the thrilling game between countries, to the child peeing farther than whom, the winner is determined by the rules, violating the rules means that the game is out, and the powerful have the power to make rules.

Thousands of years of human history, from the ancient sages deciding tribal leaders, to the formulation of the national constitution, the four words "rules of the game" run throughout.

Of course, there are also those who are unwilling to obey the rules, and the end of this kind of people is very extreme, either destroyed by the rule-maker, or beating the rule-maker, and re-formulating the rules by themselves, the country, the family, and the individual. It wasn't until later that there was a "morality" thing, and since then, the rules of the game have become more complex, and there are more and more laws that have been restricted, and there have been countless changes in dynasties over the years, during which the rules of the game have changed countless times, but the "morality" thing has never changed, no matter what game, "morality" is always an impossible to change the benchmark, everything changes, and "morality" can never change.

At this moment, in the Qianqiu Hall of Taiji Palace, everyone's expressions were very surprised, because Lu Dongzan, the great minister of Tubo, suddenly proposed to change the rules of the game.

As soon as the words came out, the whole hall was shocked.

The worst mood is Li Shimin and Li Su, today's competition, the two monarchs and ministers know what is going on in their hearts, the so-called "competition", in fact, it was just a formality, everyone decides the winner, and they can get off the stage on the scene, I thought that since Lu Dongzan was soft, today's hall will naturally cooperate tacitly, after everyone finishes this play, the Tang Dynasty and Tubo will continue to be peaceful and friendly, Li Shimin even feels that it is okay to allow another princess to Tubo.

Unexpectedly, Lu Dongzan's brain circuit is different from that of ordinary people, and if he is soft, he must fight for face.

Li Shimin's face was already gloomy, and he glanced at Li Su expressionlessly, this glance was about equivalent to 10,000 flying knife brushes, Li Su's face turned pale, and cold sweat ran down his cheeks.

He knew that if he didn't hurry up and solve the moth that Lu Dong praised in the shortest possible time, Li Shimin would definitely grit his teeth and cut him into pieces, half steamed, half barbecued......

Obviously, Lu Dongzan is a person who knows how to play games, the most important thing in the game is fairness, the rules and gameplay cannot be decided by one party after all, everyone sets the rules together, so that the ending becomes suspenseful, and the game is interesting to play.

The competition was proposed by Li Su, as the home field, it seems reasonable for Datang to make the question, but Lu Dongzan's logic is different, even if it is a formality, this pass must be exciting, so the question cannot be made by Datang.

After Li Shimin slapped Li Su fiercely, he forced a smile on his face and said, "I'm afraid it's inappropriate for you to say this, right?" Here, but the Tang Dynasty, I should do my best as a host, how can I work for guests? ”

Lu Dongzan stroked his chest with one hand, bowed down and said respectfully: "Your Majesty forgives me, although this is the Tang Dynasty, but this matter has involved the national prestige of my Tubo, the foreign minister can not count personal honor and disgrace, but the prestige of Tubo is not humiliating, the six countries each make the question, the competition is called fair, even if Tubo loses, he is convinced, and from then on he completely forgot about Princess Wencheng and his relatives, and begged His Majesty for permission." ”

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows, turned his head to look at Li Su, then closed his eyes, and said lightly: "Li Su, this matter has always been handled by you, and the competition will be left to you, I won't say much." ”

Li Su smiled bitterly and agreed.

Very good, the wishful thinking in advance was all disrupted by Lu Dongzan's words, Li Su's carefully prepared questions, the answers revealed to Prince Zhenla in advance, as Lu Dongzan forcibly changed the rules, all the preparations were useless, and at this time, the results of the competition in the main hall suddenly became full of suspense, and there were ...... Dangerous. Li Su didn't forget, Li Shimin can let go of his words, if this matter is messed up today, the prince of Zhenla will not be able to marry Princess Wencheng as he wishes, and his head will be in danger.

- Lu Dongzan is less than forty years old this year, he has enjoyed everything he should enjoy in this life, whether it is food, clothing, beauty or power, he has lived so well, why hasn't this guy been reborn in Elysium?

Turning his head to look at Lu Dongzan, Li Su's eyes flashed with coldness, but a smile appeared on his face, and he arched his hand towards Lu Dongzan.

"I have been preaching the truth of the Central Plains sages for thousands of years, and those who call it a 'gentleman' are "filial piety", "loyalty" and "benevolence", and I heard that I am familiar with the book of the hundred schools of thought in the Central Plains, and I know the culture of the Middle Earth, and it seems that I have only read a superficial ......"

Mingli said the way of a gentleman, but in fact, he accused Lu Dongzan of not knowing what to do, the emperor apologized to you in person, but he still held on to a fact that could not be changed, Li Su said very unceremoniously, so angry that Lu Dongzan raised his eyebrows, but when he saw that the surrounding Tang monarchs and envoys of the Five Kingdoms were all looking at him with a cold face, Lu Dongzan took a deep breath, held back the anger in his heart, and only sneered at Li Suhehe.

Li Suhun was unconscious, and said with a smile: "Since the prime minister insists that the six countries have their own questions, I Datang will not say much, it is enough to do an arbitration in the middle, Your Majesty ordered me to preside over this matter, and this arbitration will be done by me, I don't know what the envoys of various countries want?" ”

The envoys of the other five countries nodded in agreement, and Lu Dongzan hesitated for a moment and nodded as well.

Li Su said with a smile: "Well, since you each come up with the question, it doesn't matter who comes out first and who comes out later, the judgment of the winner or loser, it depends on which country's envoy answers the question the most correctly, the most wins, if there are two or three people tied, then the number of the draw will continue to play another round, until the winner is divided, there is one thing that everyone must remember, the questions you raise must have the correct answer, can not be made up out of thin air, if anyone has a question that is impossible to answer, I can only judge him out, so arranged, I don't know if you agree?" ”

The envoys of the six countries nodded one after another.

Li Su deliberately glanced at Shi Neyan, the prince of Zhenla in the crowd, Shi Neyan's face was also ugly, his lips were tightly pursed, and his face revealed a sense of defeat and indescribable sadness.

Suddenly there was a change, and his life's events with the woman he loved were suddenly full of suspense, maybe today is the day to say goodbye to Princess Wencheng, teach him how not to be sad?

Li Su glanced at him deeply, and then said with a smile: "In this way, I will ask all the noble envoys to come up with the question, the inscription can also be written, the martial arts can also be, the six countries compete for beauty, and the annals of history are also a good story through the ages. ”

Lu Dongzan smiled, took a step forward, and was just about to speak, but Li Su suddenly said: "There are guests from afar, but the guests are also in order, so let's start with the noble envoy of Tianzhu." ”

Lu Dongzan was stunned, seeing that Li Suzheng didn't look at him, knowing that Li Su really hated himself today, Lu Dongzan didn't care, smiled, retreated, and gestured to the envoy of Tianzhu Kingdom very gracefully.

Today's six countries, in addition to Tubo and Zhenla, there are Tianzhu, Dashi, Zhonggesar and King Hall, the envoys of the six countries stand side by side in the main hall, the envoys of Tubo and Zhenla have different expressions, and the remaining envoys of Tianzhu and other four countries look at each other and hesitate.

Things have developed to this day, and the envoys of the four countries probably have a number in their hearts. The so-called "harmony", the so-called "marriage proposal", the real protagonist is actually Tubo and Zhenla, the rest of the four countries are supporting roles to put it bluntly, maybe not even a supporting role, it is a dead run, at the beginning of the Jiangxia King Li Daozong instigated, the envoys of the four countries proposed marriage as soon as their brains were hot, and when they found that Tubo and Zhenla were-for-tat, and Chang'an City was in a uproar because of the matter of harmony, the envoys of the four countries finally found that they were originally used as guns.

His Majesty the Heavenly Khan's favorite object of peace may be Tibet, or it may be Zhenla, in short, it can never be any of the four countries, and the role of the envoys of the four countries in this matter is roughly equivalent to carrying a soy sauce bottle, passing by with a smile, and flashing his face when he shows his face......

By now, Shikoku has actually faded the idea of proposing, and at this moment they just want to end this farce quickly, miss home, miss their mother......

It's just that Shikoku has officially submitted their credentials for marriage proposals, and since they are written on their credentials, they must be treated as a solemn state affair. No matter how much he wants to quit in his heart, he should at least have a bit of the professional ethics of playing soy sauce, and he can only finish the work after cooperating with this scene throughout the whole process, which is also the reason why the envoys of the four countries know that they are actually just a foil, and they insist on standing in the Qianqiu Palace.

Originally thought that it was just a foil for the green leaves, but suddenly Li Su was the first to order the Tianzhu envoy to come up with the question, the Tianzhu envoy was stunned, and then his mood was a little sad and angry.

said that he only played tricks, why did he arrange lines? It's so disrespectful to us! Can't we just finish the performance quietly and receive a boxed lunch?

The big question is...... The envoys of Tianzhu did not prepare at all, out of question? What's the problem? No one greeted me in advance, no head and no brain, how can I come up with the question?

Everyone in the hall stared at the Tianzhu envoy, and the Tianzhu envoy was stunned for a long time, opening his mouth but unable to say a word.

Li Su blinked and kindly prompted: "Your envoy can ask any question, astronomy and geography, mountains and rivers, yin and yang five elements, stealing chickens and dogs, etc." ”

The envoy of Tianzhu also blinked, blinking very quickly, and the seven-foot swarthy man actually showed a cute face, which made Li Su can't help but be full of affection for this Indian monkey......

After a long time, the envoy of Tianzhu suddenly blessed his heart, and said decisively: "The foreign minister is only shallow in learning, and there is no hope of victory, and he is willing to withdraw from this competition on behalf of His Majesty the King of his country." ”

This choice was very decisive and timely, and the envoys of the other three countries suddenly became enlightened when they heard this, and they all stepped forward to speak, expressing exactly the same meaning as the envoys of Tianzhu, and all of them withdrew from the competition on behalf of their kings.

Since he knows that he has been reduced to the role of playing soy sauce, he will not make trouble for Datang, and it is the wisest thing to take a boxed lunch and leave the game in advance.

This small change made the monarchs and ministers in the palace stunned for a moment, and then a smile appeared in Li Su's eyes.

Very good, I took the initiative to withdraw before I started, counting these four monkeys, now only Tubo and Zhenla are competing, and the situation is finally not so complicated, which is good news.

Li Su smacked his lips, turned his head to look at Lu Dongzan, his eyes were full of expectation: "Tubo will also quit, right?" How nice it is for everyone to be harmonious......"

Lu Dongzan snorted and said heavily: "No, Tubo will not quit!" ”

Li Su felt disappointed, was silent for a moment, and suddenly sneered: "Don't make a fuss, in fact, you wanted to quit a long time ago, right?" Right? I'm just embarrassed to speak, right? Right? ”

"No, Tubo is still participating in today's competition, competing with the envoys of the Zhenla Kingdom!"

Li Su was disappointed and sighed heavily. Once again, I deeply felt that this guy Lu Dongzan should really follow the flying picture in the Dunhuang murals and use an extremely beautiful posture to relieve hatred......

After the disappointment, Li Su's tone also cooled: "Then, please ask the big picture." ”

Lu Dongzan was obviously prepared, and when he heard the words, he took a step forward, looked at the prince of Zhenla, Shi Neyan, and said calmly: "In this way, the old man should not give up, the old man and His Royal Highness the prince are not from the Tang Kingdom, the words of the sages, the scriptures and righteousness of the hundred schools of thought are not examined, this question is not literary or martial, please listen to His Royal Highness the Prince......"

Speaking, Lu Dongzan suddenly reached into his arms, took out a crystal pearl from his arms, and said: "In the past, I gave the old man a pearl from Tubo Zampu, this pearl is called 'Jiuqu Pearl', the cover is so uneven in appearance, there are nine small holes in it, the old man once wanted to wear this bead with a thin thread, hanging it on the chest, in order to express gratitude for the courtesy of Zampu, but the pearl is big and small, the old man tried his best to pass through the hole of this bead with a thin thread, and then the inspiration flashed, so as to get it. If His Royal Highness the Prince has a way to solve this matter, you will be considered to have won this problem, and Your Highness will dare to give it a try? ”

After speaking, Lu Dongzan put the pearl flat on the palm of his hand and handed it to Shi Neyan.

Shi Neyan looked worried, took the pearl and looked at it carefully for a moment, and the more he looked at it, the more ugly his face became. The rest of the envoys and courtiers in the hall were curious, and they gathered around Shi Nayan, looking at this pearl together, but saw that this pearl was the size of a pigeon's egg, the appearance was a little uneven, and the surface was also very rough, obviously not a precious color, but interestingly, there are indeed a few small holes on this bead, and the holes are interconnected, according to the saying that it is not difficult to pass through a thin thread in the past, there is an idiom called "threading the needle", which is probably what it means, but the difficulty is that although the holes and holes of this bead are interconnected, But it is not a straight line, the inside is twisted and folded, a line passes through this end, and it is impossible to lead out of another asymmetrical hole anyway, the so-called "nine curves" in the "nine curved beads", this is the case.

Shi Neyan only glanced at it, and knew that this was a problem that could never be completed, it was too difficult, the holes were twisted and wound between the holes, not forming a straight line, the thread had no spirituality, and he did not know the way, how could it be possible to penetrate through the labyrinthine aperture inside the bead as he wished? This is simply an unsolvable problem.

The envoys and courtiers next to him also shook their heads and sighed after observing for a long time.

It seems to be a simple topic, but it is really too difficult to do, this is not something that can be done by manpower, not to mention Shi Neyan, a young man, even the eldest grandson Wuji Kong Yingda, these well-informed and experienced old foxes, can only bow their heads and admit defeat when they encounter this kind of tricky problem.

Seeing that everyone in the hall looked weird, Li Shimin couldn't help it, and ordered the eunuch to present the nine-song beads in Shi Nayan's hand, and the beads were in Li Shimin's hands, and after just one glance, Li Shimin's brows furrowed, and then glared at Li Su fiercely.

Very good, there is such an unsolvable problem, Zhenla Kingdom is lost, if Tubo becomes the winner, what will Li Shimin do next? Are you embarrassed to marry Princess Wencheng to Zhenla, the loser? When the matter spread, is he Li Shimin embarrassed to be called "Heavenly Khan"?

Li Su felt the coldness in Li Shimin's eyes behind him, his cheeks twitched a few times, and he didn't dare to look back.

Li Shimin handed the beads to the eunuch next to him, and said coldly: "Go, take it to Li Su to see." ”

Li Su took the beads, only glanced at them, and then ...... His cheeks began to twitch again, and at a young age, he felt like he was having a stroke......

With a strong smile, Li Su returned the beads to Shi Neyan, and then looked at Lu Dongzan and said with a smile: "The question from the great minister is very difficult, can the great minister remember the rules that the lower official just said?" You have to be able to solve the problem yourself, otherwise you will be out......"

Lu Dongzan said coldly: "The old man can solve this problem. ”

When everyone in the hall heard this, there was another uproar.

Lu Dongzan looked at Shi Neyan, whose face was ugly, and said lightly: "His Royal Highness the Prince, don't say that the old man bullies the small, this problem back then, the old man thought about it for half an hour before he came up with a solution, today the old man will allow you an hour, whether you can solve it or not, the old man will wait for you for an hour, even if you lose, teach you to lose convincingly." (To be continued.) )