The three emperors and five emperors of morality, the famous Xia Hou Shang Zhou, the five tyrants and seven heroes made trouble in the Spring and Autumn Period, and they rose and fell in an instant. On the second day, Li Daozong came to the front of this Daxing Palace, and after verifying the fish charm, he came to this Hongwen Pavilion.

After receiving the will of Li Shimin's summons, he immediately trotted and came to him, and according to the due etiquette, he lifted his robe and knelt down, and made a great courtesy.

Li Shimin immediately asked Xiaohuangmen to move to Yixiudun, and after taking a seat, Li Daozong found that Wei Zheng and the eldest grandson Wuji were also there. It turned out that the eldest grandson Wuji had already drawn up this and pro-test questions, and this time he came to invite Li Shimin to take a look.

Before Li Daozong arrived, the three of them had already discussed this matter in detail. Li Shimin looked at the four test questions presented: this first question really has to give full play to their talents; As for the second question, it naturally also tests their familiarity with life; This third question also involves military ability, familiarity with the road, and memory. The fourth question is the understanding of history and current affairs. After thinking about it like this, Li Shimin immediately became happy and felt very satisfied.

Just when the discussion was over, this Li Daozong came in. After sitting down, he told Li Shimin in detail how to persuade Snow Goose step by step, and Snow Goose was also full of joy.

Hearing this, Li Shimin suddenly had some pity for Xue Yan: After all, this is also the blood of my Tang Li family, and I watched her grow up little by little when she came out of her mother's womb, and when she grew up, she was not only knowledgeable, but also dignified and virtuous. Suddenly, he said so lost: "Alas, I suddenly have some small regrets, I feel that I am such an excellent son of the Tang Dynasty, it seems that I should not go to make peace." ”

Wei Zheng had already penetrated Li Shimin's heart, and then played: "Your Majesty's worries are very great, but these four test questions can also fully see the ability of the envoys of various countries, if none of them can complete these options, then this matter will be stopped, if it can be completed, this is also a responsibility to the country." ”

Li Daozong, as a party, didn't know what to do. To understand that as the father of the snow goose, if this matter is done, it will be an increase in the value of King Jiangxia, if not, although it is also in line with his heart, but there is still some emptiness, so he is silent on the side.

Hearing this, Li Shimin thought about it for a while, and said to them: "In this case, then I will add another test question, and order the attendants to choose nine people who are about the same height and size as the snow goose, and then see if the envoys of these countries can find the real princess from these ten people, and if they can find it, then this thing will be done, and if they can't find it, then just do it!" ”

As soon as they heard this, Wei Zheng, Li Daozong, and the eldest grandson Wuji immediately felt that His Majesty was wise, and immediately knelt down and shouted three times. Immediately afterwards, Li Shimin said to Wei Zheng: "Xuancheng, it's good for you to write this edict instead of me." ”

With Wei Zheng's loud "only". immediately walked in front of a few cases, and at this time, several small chamberlains had already prepared the holy decree, studied the ink, and moistened the pen. I only heard Li Shimin dictate: "In China, since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Li Daozong, the king of Jiangxia, has done his best to make great achievements for the country, and now he has a daughter, nicknamed Snow Goose, dignified and virtuous, smart and clever, and specially moved to give me the title of "Princess Wencheng" of the Tang Dynasty from today. ”

Hearing this, Li Daozong was already in tears, and hurriedly knelt down and played: "Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable, this should be promulgated after the harmony, and now the harmony has not been successful, how can the snow goose afford it." ”

Li Shimin stood up, helped Li Daozong with his own hands, and said to him gently: "Brother Huang, you have fought for the country in this life, and Xue Yan is a lovely child, no matter whether it is successful or not, let her always carry the title of this princess."

This Wei Zheng also put down the imperial pen in his hand, and then together with the eldest grandson Wuji, he sent congratulatory words to Li Daozong.

Immediately afterwards, Li Shimin passed down another edict: The envoys of the four countries will promulgate the specific details of these assessments at the Taiji Hall tomorrow. As soon as they heard this will, the four little yellow doors had already split up and went to deliver the decree.

In the winter of the fourteenth year of the Tang Dynasty, I saw that the majestic Tai Chi Hall still showed countless royal styles. With the sound of three net whips, the ministers ascended the Taiji Hall from both sides of the steps in turn according to the usual practice; Immediately afterwards, the envoys of the four countries, all dressed in splendid costumes, entered the place of the court.

After everyone had done the etiquette, they only heard Li Shimin speak: "Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, this peace is due to the fact that the countries of the Western Regions have repeatedly asked for marriage, so I am also very cautious, so I specially ordered the Ministry of Rites to discuss it as soon as possible." After these few days of careful deliberation, it was decided to marry my princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty to the monarch of one of the countries. ”

The envoys of the four countries, when they heard that Li Daozong's daughter was Princess Wencheng, they were overjoyed when they heard that the snow geese were stunning. Especially this Lu Dongzan, because she has seen the snow geese, her talent and wisdom have been confirmed, so she made a wish to welcome back Tubo to this princess.

When the prince of Khotan heard this, he immediately became interested. Although I am also very familiar with Xue Yan and have a good impression of her, but because of Wang Xuance's relationship, I didn't dare to have too many non-distinguishing images.

This Murong Yuanwen was also secretly happy at this time, because with this relationship between Tuyuhun and Li Daozong, not only did he feel a lot closer, but also made him feel that this matter was ten out of ten.

As for Zuo Yehu of this Guizi country, although he does not have a deep relationship with the Li family, he feels that his sincerity is also very sufficient; So it is also imperative for this princess Wencheng.

Seeing the envoys of various countries gearing up, Li Shimin immediately ordered: "In this case, there will be the eldest grandson Shangshu to explain the details of the exam questions to everyone!" ”

At this time, I saw Sun Wuji, the chief secretary of the ministry, come out and say: "In view of the admiration of the envoys of various countries for my Tang Dynasty, I decided to make the following four test questions, which are considered from different angles, and the last one who chooses the best can choose the fifth question, if the fifth question is answered incorrectly, the marriage will naturally be abandoned." My Tang Dynasty is a state of etiquette, which is more in line with the rules of my royal family to choose good relatives and good sons-in-law. I don't know if you have any objections to the rules! ”

The envoys of the four countries looked at each other, and they didn't seem to have much disagreement. At this time, the eldest grandson Wuji then said: "Since you have no objection to the exam rules, let's start the first question!" ”

With a wave of his hand, he saw four small yellow doors each dragging a delicate tray made of sour branch wood. Covered with this piece of red silk, and when the red silk was removed, they saw four huge night pearls with two holes in front of them, and a very thin horsehair was held aside.

Looking at this scene, not only did the court exchange heads and discussions, but the envoys of the four countries were also in a fog and couldn't figure out what the situation was. I saw the eldest grandson Wuji cough lightly, and the scene suddenly quieted down. Then I only heard him say: "Although this night pearl has two holes, it has nine twists and eight bends, and the first test question is to let the envoys of various countries pass this horsehair through this night pearl." Let's get started! ”

Faced with this clueless exam question, the envoys of the four countries began to try it on. I saw Zuo Yehu pick up the horsehair and wear it directly, because the horsehair is soft and extremely fine, he can't wear it, and he is suddenly confused. This Khotanese prince, looking at this scene, was also in a daze. As for this Murong Yuanwen, although he is old and serious, he has no way to face such a test question that he has never seen before.

Anyway, Lu Dongzan looked at everyone, and he couldn't wear it, and he suddenly understood, and this first question gave the big guy a dismount. looked at everyone who couldn't pass through, this eldest grandson Wuji, and then said: "This first question, the answer time is one day, and I want to see your answer when I meet tomorrow......"

In the loud sound of "retreating", everyone left in turn with questions......