In the previous section, we talked about the three immortals of meritorious service, speech, and virtue. Looking at the current society, many people are not only hypocritical in terms of morality, but also honest and greedy inside, and a sanctimonious moral show.

In terms of meritorious service, "image projects and government performance projects" also abound. In terms of the words that were regarded as life by the sages and ancient philosophers in ancient times, nowadays it is more about speed, not to mention what has been passed down through the ages.

And the completion of the three immortal figures, so far there are only two and a half. Confucius is the first Son of Heaven to bear the brunt, and the remaining two are after the Tang Dynasty, one is the king Yangming who created a line of mind and learning, and the unity of words, knowledge and action. The other half is Zeng Wenzheng, the former of the Zhongxing Qing Dynasty.

They are the models pursued by the ancients, although the requirements of the three immortals are very high, but it is enough to complete one of them. So, adhering to the master's will, in the long river of history, there is another Mao Sui self-recommendation, another monarch and minister's strategy, another mighty and domineering, and another God bless the Tang Dynasty.

Looking at Wang Xuance who was sitting upright, Li Shimin said to him calmly: "Since the beginning of the year, after the envoys of the two countries sent our envoys to the Tang Dynasty, they presented the portrait of Lao Tzu of the King of Kumoro, and Yan Liben had already completed the painting a few days ago. And this translation of the Tang Dynasty as Sanskrit's "Tao Te Ching" and "Mahayana Theory of Belief" has also been translated properly by the Translation Institute. By the way, you know about this, right? As soon as Li Shimin changed his words, he asked Wang Xuance.

"Your Majesty, Weichen is aware of this matter, I was in the Translation Institute a few days ago, and I saw that the translation of these two classics has been completed, just waiting for Your Majesty to check it" Wang Xuance replied to Li Shimin's words quite politely.

Li Shimin nodded, and asked him, "Since this book has been translated, there must be an envoy to pass it to the five Indias on behalf of me." I don't know who you think is the most appropriate for this, can you recommend someone for me? ”

"Weichen feels that he is quite suitable," Wang Xuance blurted out without thinking about it.

Li Shimin and Li Zhi looked at this, the firm and confident right guard led the governor Shi, although they were quite surprised, but after thinking about it, this is right! But seeing this, Li Shimin smiled and said: "Okay, you Wang Xuanceha, you are so sure, Mao recommended yourself?" I haven't finished my sentence yet! ”

"Your Majesty, after all, Weichen has been to the Five Indias, and over the years, he has followed Master Xuanzang many times to understand the Western Regions, understand the Five Indias, and have a slight understanding of the customs and locations of various countries, and I feel that I can be qualified for this errand." Wang Xuance told his own opinion with reason and evidence.

Although Li Shimin and Li Zhi also nodded with satisfaction. However, Li Shimin then said: "Don't be in a hurry to accept it first, listen to me finish my words first." Although this Tubo country has been said to have become a good friend of Qin and Jin since Princess Wencheng and his relatives; But the changes in Tibet over the years are obvious to all. I don't expect them to have a bad time, but I have some worries about Songtsen Gampo. He is also as eloquent as me, and it would be a good thing if the two countries were friendly in the times.

If he takes advantage of the strength of Tubo, deviates from the scriptures, betrays our Tang Dynasty, and raises troops to attack, we can't be unprepared, right? Therefore, yesterday, he also agreed on a strategy with King Jiangxia and Zhao Guogong, that is, to use it and prevent it. Enwei and urge him to go to the right path, instead of going to the road of confrontation with our Datang. Of course, as long as he doesn't come to attack, I, Datang, will naturally not use troops against him. Therefore, there is such a great detour, a diplomatic idea of grand strategy. ”

Wang Xuance listened attentively to Li Shimin's words, and his brain also rotated at high speed with his thoughts.

I saw that Li Shimin paused slightly, and then said to him: "In recent years, the Western Regions have generally been peaceful, and various countries have continued to send envoys to the court, but I have not sent envoys to return the salute until now. Therefore, what I mean is to re-follow the route of Master Xuanzang's return to China, and submit credentials to the countries of Qiuci, Khotan, Yanqi, Tocharian and other countries along the way, and continue to write friendship.

Then go all the way south into the Five Indias. On the one hand, he paid a visit to the King of the Five Indian Rings, and on the other hand, he handed over the translated classics to the King of Kumora in the East Indies, which also made our Tang Dynasty's "Tao Te Ching" shine in foreign lands. After visiting these countries, he took the route from Nibora to Tubo along the Tang Fan Road, which had been opened, to see Princess Wencheng again, and at the same time communicated with Songtsen Gampo Duoduo, explained my intentions, and told him to guard him from going to the road of confrontation. ”

Wang Xuance heard that Li Shimin had such a rigorous thinking and intentions. Although he also has some friendship with Songtsen Gampo, and even more so with Princess Wencheng, he also feels a lot of admiration for Li Shimin's strategy and methods. This is not only the atmosphere that a great country and a monarch should have, but also explains the endless love of Princess Wencheng. Although the daughter who marries out is like water spilled out; But this feeling can only be deeply felt by the emperor, who is more than half a hundred years old, because he understands: peace is two benefits, and fighting is two defeats.

So, in the midst of justice, Wang Xuance replied with a sense of ease: "Your Majesty's strategy is very good. Such a big detour and a big outflanking strategy can not only make friends with the countries of the Western Regions, but also benefit the relationship between our Datang and Zhufan. It is more able to contain Tubo, and the grace and power are at the same time, killing multiple birds with one stone. Since His Majesty has put the strategy of the country and said that it is incumbent on the ministers, it is incumbent on the ministers to uphold the mission of a great country and represent our heavenly kingdom. This justice, with fairness, accomplish this mission. Please rest assured, please rest assured, please rest assured, and beg Your Majesty to give this credit to Weichen! ”

With a smile on his face, Li Shimin said to the prince who was waiting on the side: "Look at our Wang Changshi, I haven't decided yet, and I'm starting to ask for credit." ”

Li Zhi had an attitude of learning with an open mind, so he smiled with Li Shimin: "Erchen feels that with Wang Changshi's self-confidence and calmness, as well as the accumulated experience, it is indeed the most appropriate. ”

"Yes, I am also very relieved. This pride is the righteousness of Bo Yuntian; This self-confidence is exactly what my envoy of the Tang Dynasty should have. In this case, then you will be the envoy to the countries of the Western Regions," Li Shimin immediately said to Wang Xuance.

But seeing this Wang Xuance, after hearing the prince's kindness and His Majesty's approval, he hurriedly got up and left the table, knelt down and thanked: "Thank you, Your Majesty, Weichen will live up to the holy hope and do this errand well."

Li Shimin then said with relief: "Hurry up, with your envoy, it is also a matter that was agreed with King Jiangxia and Zhao Guogong yesterday." I invited you here today just to tell you about this, but I didn't expect you to agree so readily. One thing to keep in mind, though......"

What did Li Shimin want to say to him? Please see the next ......

Fish Symbol: The Fish Charm began in the Tang Dynasty, after the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Gaozu Li Yuan abolished the Tiger Charm in order to avoid the name of his ancestor Li Hu, and replaced it with a fish-shaped symbol, called the Fish Symbol. So there was no tiger talisman in the Tang Dynasty. Tang Dynasty fish talismans can be divided into three categories according to their functions: there are bronze fish talismans used to mobilize troops and change leaders, there are portable fish talismans used to indicate the identity of officials, and there are handover fish talismans and patrol fish talismans used to enter and exit the palace gate and open and close the palace gate. And what Wang Xuance was carrying was a portable fish talisman.

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