Since it is the largest tribe of the Xi people who belong to the Tang Dynasty, the specifications of the court are in accordance with the specifications of the local county dynasty to meet the Son of Heaven.

The chariots and horses were noisy all the way, with the leading knights holding the knots floating in the wind, and behind them was a mixed team of up to two hundred people. There are not only tribal leaders who met the Son of Heaven, but also generals who returned victorious, and a vote of civil servants. Horseback riding, driving by car, all the way through the state and county, towards the direction of Chang'an.

Along the way, of course, there is no propaganda to be had, which is something that anyone who is involved in politics will do. Therefore, in addition to welcoming the high-level officials of the Xi people, another task is propaganda. As a result, the deeds of the Xi people abandoning the dark and turning to the light suddenly spread throughout Hedong, Hebei, and as for Guanzhong, it had already spread as early as when Li Shimin sent officials to Youzhou.

"Abba, look at those Han people, they say this about us!" Zhi Rou sat in the carriage a little angrily, lifted the curtain and said to Tong Jin, who was riding a horse by the side of the carriage. And the reason why Zhirou is depressed is because she hasn't seen Zhang Yunwen for more than a month, and she stays with him alone. The second is that she has a loose temperament, and she likes to ride outside on a horse, rather than staying in this comfortable but cramped carriage.

Tong Jin smiled faintly: "It's not a big deal, if they want to say it, let him say it!" As a member of the Xi clan, he naturally knew about these propaganda by the officials of the Ministry of Rites, but in his opinion, this kind of propaganda would be done by any leader. If he can get the support of other tribes, he will also unceremoniously spread the propaganda all over the grassland.

"By the way, has General Zhang come to you in the past few days?" Tong Jin suddenly smiled at Zhi Rou.

Zhi Rouqiao blushed, shook her head, and then took a sip: "Who rarely comes to me!" ”

Tong Jin suddenly burst into laughter, and Zhirou lowered the curtains angrily, but saw her mother's face that seemed to be smiling but not smiling.

When entering Taiyuan in Hedong Road, those Xi people saw the tall and strong city walls, the shops on both sides of the street, the flow of people coming and going on the street, and the dazzling array of goods.

"And that's just the Northern Capital!" Zhang Yunwen said to Tong Jin and the ladies in the carriage, "If you go to the capital or the eastern capital, you will see a more prosperous scene." The so-called 'Chang'an Avenue is even narrow and sloping, and the green cow and white horse are seven incense cars. The jade chariot crossed the main house, and the golden whip flocked to the Hou family. The dragon title covers the sunrise, and the phoenix spits tassels with the sunset. A hundred feet of gossamer scramble around the tree, and a group of delicate birds cry together! This is the portrayal of Chang'an City! ”

Zhang Yunwen had just finished reading the poem, and Mr. Xiao and several civil officials on the side suddenly had their eyes lit up: "I can't imagine that the general has such literary talent, I really admire it!" ”

Zhang Yunwen hurriedly hugged his fists and said modestly, and said secretly in his heart: "Lu Zhaolin's "Chang'an Ancient Meaning" that has been passed down through the ages, of course, is brilliant!" ”

stayed in Taiyuan for two days, so that Xi people fully saw the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. During this period, Na Qi Jin sighed: "In the past, I followed the Khan south into the Central Plains, and when I saw those state capitals, I thought it was a prosperous place in the world, but now I see this northern capital, and after listening to General Zhang's poems, I know that the prosperity of the world is in Guanzhong!" ”

All the way down the Taihang Mountain to the south, into Guanzhong. Calculating the time, it took a month and a half, which shows how slow the team's march was.

Finally returned to Chang'an, Zhang Yunwen suddenly remembered his brother, when he left Chang'an, it was only in early May, and now nearly four months have passed, and it is already autumn. Although it is still hot, it is completely different from the heat of summer, with a sense of autumn slaughter.

I don't know how the two brothers are now, but did the Han sisters arrive in Chang'an.

Enter Chang'an through the eastern gate, where several officials are already being greeted. In addition to Tang Jian, the leader of the Ministry of Rites, there is also a child who is about ten years old. But it is now the prince of the Tang Dynasty, the crown prince Li Chengqian.

This treatment is really beyond the norm, a tribal leader came to join him, and he asked His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty to come out to greet him in person.

Hearing the introduction of the official next to him, Tong Jin couldn't help but feel a little flattered.

After the ceremony, the soldiers of Yulinwei escorted these Xi people to the post house, and Tang Jian and several officials of the Ministry of Rites were also among them. As for Zhang Yunwen, he confessed to the people in the field, then disbanded the reconnaissance battalion, and took Ma Wangshan and Yang Shi to their homes.

The people of the Xi nationality came to the post house, only to see the blue walls and black tiles, painted carved beams, the decoration of this post house is even more beautiful than their own yurt.

Tang Jian and a group of high-level Xi people sat down, first found a conversation about other topics, and then slowly got down to business.

"I wonder what you're going to do in the future?" Tang Jian picked up the tea lid and gently shaved the tea foam floating on it.

Tong Jin said softly: "I don't know how Datang wants to arrange our Xi clan?" ”

Tang Jian smiled slightly: "Your Majesty is magnificent and elegant, there will be no mandatory arrangements for you, but Your Majesty still hopes that the Xi warriors can appear in my Tang Dynasty's army sequence." ”

Tong Jin and several leaders glanced at each other, and Tong Jin said: "General Zhang has already told us about this matter!" If you want to be included in the battle sequence of Datang, this is okay, but well, we also have a few conditions. ”

"Oh?" Tang Jian put down the teacup in his hand, "Please speak!" ”

"First, we can't break up our soldiers and blend them into the army of the Tang Dynasty, we must maintain the independence of the army, but we can send generals over!"

Tang Jian nodded, this request is not excessive.

"Second, all of our weapons must be equipped according to the best standard weapons, such as the sharp horizontal knife, and those hard bows."

"There's no problem with that, your warriors joined the ** and became a part of the **, as it should be!" Tang Jian can call the shots in these things.

"Finally, it's my personal request! Guogong also saw it just now, I have a daughter, I hope she can marry the general who came to our tribe to Zhang Yunwen Zhang, and get the marriage of His Majesty! ”

When Tang Jian heard this request, he couldn't help but be a little silent, he was a well-known figure in Chang'an City, and he had heard a little about the matter between Zhang Yunwen and Princess Runan, but he didn't know the emperor's attitude towards this matter. At the moment, he said: "I don't dare to call the shots in this matter!" I also want to ask Your Majesty! But don't worry, I will definitely say a few good words in front of Your Majesty! ”

These words made Tong Jin stunned, he thought that this third condition was the easiest, but he didn't expect to ask the emperor about it.

Seeing Qi Jin's expression, Tang Jian smiled and said: "You don't know it, Tong Jin, there is a delicate relationship between Yunwen and His Majesty's Princess Runan, if Yunwen becomes a concubine, according to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, he can't marry a second person!" But well......" Tang Jian changed his words, "This news has been spread for a few years, but nothing has happened between the two!" If you are interested, you can spread it out to Your Majesty tomorrow in the court. In addition, I will go to His Majesty's place tonight to lobby first, and I will definitely let you have your heart! ”

When Tong Jin heard Tang Jian's words, his face sank at first, but then he slowly laughed. In the end, he patted Tang Jian's shoulder affectionately, and asked people to take out a brocade box.

"Since Guogong is willing to help, then this little gift is not a tribute!" Tong Jin smiled and handed over the brocade box.

Tang Jian pretended to excuse himself, and smiled happily: "Hehe, just take it as the happy money I asked for from Qi Jin!" ”

That night, Tang Jian entered the palace and told Li Shimin about the situation. Li Shimin said angrily: "This insulting master, the new one, is going to rob my son-in-law with me!" ”

Tang Jian was busy persuading on the side: "Your Majesty, don't lose a big one because of a small one!" ”

Li Shimin lowered his head and drank tea, ignoring Tang Jian's words. After a while, he raised his head and smiled at Tang Jian: "Since Guogong said that tomorrow's court meeting, then let's talk about it tomorrow!" I'll be sure to give a good answer! ”

Listening to these ambiguous words, Tang Jian couldn't help but sigh secretly, it's really not good to be this matchmaker!

On the second day of the court meeting, all the civil and military officials knew that today was the day when the head of the Xi tribe came to see him, so they were all in good spirits. The envoys of all countries and tribes who arrived were full of astonishment and listened to the news of the hundred officials. Especially the Turkic emissaries.

Zhang Yunwen also came to the court today. One is to reply to the task, and the other is to be specially notified by Li Shimin.

Leaning on a pillar, Zhang Yunwen nodded his head without a match, and beside him, Cheng Yanjin and Wei Chigong took turns asking questions.

"The Xuanxi clan insulted the main department of the main department, the left minister and the head of the temple!"

With the sharp voice of the chamberlain, a column of figures dressed in the traditional costumes of the nomads slowly walked up the stairs and entered the main hall of the Hall of Xiande.

Suddenly, the courtier's heart was overjoyed, which made the courtier's heart shocked.

Then, in a harmonious and solemn atmosphere, Xi Ren recited the agreement reached with Tang Jian yesterday on this hall, and Li Shimin agreed to Xi Ren's request with an expression of no hesitation.

In the end, Xi Ren said: "Your Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, I have a daughter, she is the most dazzling pearl and the most beautiful flower on the grassland. When General Zhang Yunwen and General Zhang came to our Xi tribe, they were impressed by General Zhang's demeanor. Therefore, the minister dares to ask His Majesty to marry my lovely daughter and General Zhang of the Tang Dynasty! ”

As Tong Jin said this, Zhang Yunwen, who was originally leaning on the pillar and being lazy, almost fell.

What the? Give me and Zhirou a marriage? Zhang Yunwen's eyes suddenly appeared in front of Zhi Rou's shy and disgusted face, and then, a delicate face appeared again, and a pair of dark eyes seemed to be staring at him resentfully.

Just when Zhang Yunwen **, he heard Li Shimin's majestic voice say: "A gentleman has the beauty of an adult, and I don't care if I agree to it, I have to ask Yunwen!" Yunwen! ”

Zhang Yunwen immediately came out of the ranks.

"A few days ago, I came to you to talk about your marriage, didn't you say that your brother is not married yet, don't you dare? Do you agree this time? ”

Hearing Li Shimin ask like this, Zhang Yunwen suddenly had a black line, if I dare to say yes, isn't it obviously not giving you face, this important minister of the Manchu Dynasty is here, where do I dare to say it! At the moment, he had to say: "Wechen is still the same sentence, only after the two brothers get married, Weichen will get married!" ”

Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction, it seems that this Zhang Yunwen still understands his mind. Thinking that he was going to drag it out, he began to drag it up.

At this time, Tong Jin asked, "I wonder when General Zhang's brother will get married?" ”

"Well, it's almost over, Weichen went to find Yuan Daochang today, find a good day to marry, and then get married!"

Tong Jin suddenly said happily: "Then I'll wait for General Zhang!" ”

Li Shimin suddenly froze on the dragon chair.