In the blink of an eye, it was the twenty-fifth day of the lunar month. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

It had snowed for a short time some time ago, but now that it is clear, the people who have been trapped at home for a long time have finally been liberated. Since the city gate was opened, the villagers of ten miles and eight townships in Chang'an County poured into the capital like a torrent of their mountain goods and native products. Although a slight cold wind was still blowing in the city, there was a bit of joy on people's faces. There has never been a heavy snowfall, and I have passed the winter peacefully, and I think there will be a good harvest next year.

On this day, Wang Er, who opened a teahouse at the gate of the city, still opened his tea stall at the end of the day.

It is said to be a tea stall, but in fact, it also operates some meals. Refreshments in the morning, soup cakes in the afternoon, and scattered preserved fruits in the evening. In addition, the merchants who came to rest at any time, although it was very hard, but Wang Er's life was very solid. In winter, Wang Er's business is still slightly affected by the wind and snow, so if the weather is sunny today, he is definitely one of the happiest.

He stopped the table and stool and wiped it with a look of anticipation. Wang Er ushered in the first guest of the day.

He also knew this man, who was in the neighborhood by the side, because there were many brothers in the house, and he called him Thursday. This is also a frequent customer at his stall, at this time, the two chatted a few words, and sighed about the recent God's various wrongs, and Wang Er also sent the Thursday refreshment when he was chatting.

On a cold day, warm tea, and a slightly salty scone mixed with preserved fruit foam, I was satisfied with Thursday's meal. "It's still Lao Wang, your family's food is good, the heavy snow has closed the door in the past few days, and it is suffocated at home. Although the mother-in-law at home also made some pasta, it was really not as delicious as yours. ”

"Master Zhou is too complimentary, he didn't do well, you old customers don't smash my stall yet." Joking, Wang Er beckoned the other guest to sit down.

A few people were talking about their parents in this small tea stall, and suddenly a strict queue came in from the city gate, waving flags. This attracted the attention of a few people, and they didn't talk about the host or west, and quietly watched the long line slowly walk in.

The first two people in between, one was wearing a crimson official uniform, wearing a dark color, and a verdant jade was inlaid in the center on the brocade hat. Although the appearance is not very clear from a distance, it also shows a lazy posture when riding on a horse. That kind of extravagance, a few people who are used to seeing Chang'an officials know at a glance that this is not an ordinary character.

And the other person, the characteristics are even more obvious. The Turks had their own fur hats, and they wore a pair of lambskins that had been worn out on the outside. A pair of riding boots under his feet, with a scimitar with a strange arc at his waist. If anyone can't see that this is a Turk at this time, then they are not qualified to say that they have stayed in Chang'an. Over the years, the Hu merchants, the Turkic Xue Yantuo, the people in Tubo and Persia have different clothes, and those who have a heart can definitely know it at a glance.

Behind the two of them is mainly the army of the Tang Dynasty. However, the army escorted a lot of Turks and some goods.

"What are the Turks doing here? Could it be that there is a lot of trouble in that Jieli nest, and you can't borrow troops from my Datang? Thursday muttered to himself.

"It's not impossible, it is said that during the civil strife, Jieli hid near Yunzhou. I want to take advantage of the truce of various tribes this winter, Jieli and I will reconcile with the Tang Dynasty, and the war will start in the spring of next year. ”

"You're all overthinking. It was not Jieli's men, although they were all dressed similarly, but in some small places, you could tell at a glance that these were the men of the Western Turks. Na Jieli wants to be used to being a grandfather, where would he be so polite and send so many goods. "But there are discerning people who can see these small differences from afar. Listening to everyone's wrong remarks, I couldn't help but come out to defend myself.

"Western? I said so. Then it dawned on me. Thinking about Jieli's urine, I really can't do such a polite thing.

"The one on the west side is called Tong Ye Hu, right? This name is weird, does he want to bow down to my Tang Dynasty? ”

"Who knows, this thing came suddenly, I'll take a look first, and I think there will be news today. Alas, it has been interesting to have a bet between Assistant Teacher Luo and the child who doesn't know which family recently, who knows that there has been no new news in the past few days. Now we will wait to see what this Turkic wants to do, and the next few days will be considered to have something to say to the old brothers. ”

"Then wait for now. These people went to the direction of Honglu Temple first, and the left and right are fine, or where should I go to inquire about them? ”

"I still don't want it, no matter which Turk I can't afford to provoke in the past few years. In case someone is injured and killed, where to reason. Wait with peace of mind. ”

In the past few years, the country has been weak, the Turks are fierce, and the people in the country are not so high when they see the Hu people. On the contrary, there are times when Hu people make mistakes, and Datang has to make compromises. In this way, the people naturally regarded the Turks in the temple as a beast of prey.

Naturally, the people didn't know that the official post outside Chang'an City had placed this mission yesterday. In the evening of the same day, the palace had already received the news. At this moment, Honglu Temple has been arranged early. After a few days of painstaking preparation, the state apparatus is naturally moving extremely fast at this moment.

Due to the importance of this harmony, these people were personally received by Honglu Siqing. Li Shimin first ascended to the throne, and the national strength was not strong, so Honglu Temple basically did not receive anyone this year. At this moment, it is considered to be open, and even if it has been prepared for a long time, it is a little hectic at this time.

There weren't many envoys from Tongye Hu, and there were only a dozen or so people in the group. Honglu Siqing arranged these people in the most spacious courtyard. At the same time, the goods to be offered also moved the Turks into a special warehouse in their courtyard. After everything was done, the food was brought up and the stomachs of these people who had worked hard for a long time were cushioned. In order to show his attention, Li Shimin also specially arranged for ministers to hold a banquet for these Turks.

Fortunately, this time the two sides have their own needs, and these envoys of Tongye Hu arrived at Honglu Temple, and they were not as arrogant as Jieli's subordinates. This made Honglu Temple rejoice for a while. Think about the second goods who lost their thinking in front of the Weishui Alliance last year, and they were so arrogant in front of Li Shimin, they served like uncles at the beginning, and they were beaten and scolded in various ways. Comparing the two, although these people in Honglu Temple don't know what these people are here for, they also have a good impression of the Western Turks.

In the Taiji Palace, Li Shimin has summoned officials from three provinces and six departments. Tomorrow, the people who protect the leaves will ask for peace, and it is still necessary to check the previous preparations.

"Uncle Wang, which woman is it that you are talking to? Now it's time to decide. ”

"Your Majesty, Li Xueling, the eldest daughter of Li Daoli, the king of Xingyang County, is gentle and virtuous." Li Shentong had already screened the women he had said before one by one, and finally selected this one.

"Well, the Ministry of Rites is already ready accordingly. When the matter is decided tomorrow, the princess and the ceremony will be sealed immediately. Also, the king of Xingyang County has made a meritorious contribution to his daughter this time, how to reward it, Zhongshu Province should also consider it. As for other trivial matters, you can decide for yourself. Although Li Shimin is the first time to get along with each other after taking the throne, he must ask what he asks, and the next matter will naturally be handed over to these ministers to deal with.

After the important ministers sang, they stayed for a short time and immediately went out to arrange their own affairs.

The next day, there was no major event in the New Year, but the western Turkic mission entered Beijing, which made the ministers involved in the early dynasty look forward to it. In the sharp voice of the chamberlain, one of the representatives of the Turkic mission went to the hall with the national letter, and after worshipping Li Shimin with the etiquette of Middle-earth, he spoke in Chinese for half his life: "Your Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, I am the minister of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Abs, who is ineffective, and on the order of the Khan of my family, I hereby ask His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty for peace. I'm afraid that my words are different, and all affairs are subject to the national letter, and I also ask His Majesty Haihan, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. ”

After dealing with the Hu people for so many years, it is the first time I have seen such a polite Turkic person. Li Shimin was naturally very happy, and said with a hearty smile: "I got Li Daoxuan's report some time ago, and I know about it at this time. Thinking that my Tang Dynasty and the Western Turks are in harmony, they must complement each other, which is exactly what I and Tongye Hu Khan are happy to see. However, the stakes are high, and we will need some time to discuss and prepare. "If you crown the Tang Emperor, Li Shimin said it very slippery.

Naturally, he wanted to make peace with the Western Turks, but he couldn't just say yes as soon as others said that he was friendly. Pretentious gestures are a must, and not only must be had, but also have to be high-profile. No, listening to Li Shimin's words, although Abs was not overly entangled, he still said earnestly: "Your Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, on behalf of my Khan, I am very grateful for Your Majesty's understanding. On the matter of harmony, our country came with great sincerity, and I hope that Your Majesty will not refuse. ”

Then there was a question and answer, and the request of the pro was temporarily put aside, and when Li Shimin looked at the almost grasp, he said to Abs: "Wait and wait patiently in Honglu Temple first, and there will be a reply in a few days." ”

After sending off the Turkic mission, Li Shimin regained his majesty at this time, and asked the ministers below: "Tongye Hu Khan proposed peace, what do you think?" ”

In fact, where can the ministers have any opinions, Li Shimin's first sentence has already indicated his attitude. What do you mean that he and Tong Ye Hu are happy to see, and it will soon mean that he has agreed to kiss him. At this moment, in addition to constantly patting on the back to promote this matter, is it still impossible to deal with Li Shimin. Besides, everyone knows the benefits of making peace with the Western Turks, and in terms of external relations, having such an ally whose power should not be underestimated is a powerful deterrent to both Tuyuhun and the Eastern Turks. This kind of good thing, whoever refuses is a fool.

For a while, many people went out of class to list a lot of benefits of harmony, and at the same time kept asking Li Shimin to agree to harmony. In this way, it has only been a moment since the envoy of the Tongye Protector left, and this matter has been settled here. (To be continued.) )