As mentioned last time, Li Jingheng not only overheard the conversation between Wang Xuance and Li Daozong, but also learned everything about the secret report from Chen Lei. So, he also wanted to learn from his father and test this Chen Lei: "Your Majesty has no princess of the right age to marry them, how can you get married?" ”

"If it's really a kiss, this will naturally be chosen from the clan" Chen Lei returned without thinking about it.

I never thought that the problem I thought was very difficult would be solved so easily by these people, and my heart was also cold. Then he glanced at him with contempt: "How can you be so sure." ”

"Ahem, this kind of harmony is not a humiliating harmony, but a symbol of national strength, and a strategy that the countries of the Western Regions were unable to beat us, so we thought of it."

That's really the case. Looking at Li Jingheng's affirmative gaze, Chen Lei continued:

"Big brother, as far as our emperor is concerned, you also know that he is comparable to Emperor Qin and Han Wu; I want to learn the story of Zhang Qian's Banchao, connect the Western Regions, prosper the commercial road, and all countries come to the court. Since this Zhang Qian Banchao opened up the Western Regions, this Western Zhufanzi was incomparable to the worship of the imperial court at that time, and this harmony was proposed by various countries to the Han court at that time. And now, the situation of our Datang is very similar to that time. In the face of this first encounter of the founding of the country, His Majesty will naturally consider it more than we are. I feel like I'd agree with it! ”

Li Jingheng listened to his analysis and felt very reasonable. Although His Majesty does not have a princess of the right age, there are several heirs of the county king.

So he calculated with his fingers: "This is currently suitable, that is, the second daughter of the king of Bohai County, the fourth daughter of the king of Longxi County, the third girl of the king of Guangning County, and by the way, there is also Snow Goose." As soon as he counted this, Li Jingheng was stunned for a moment.

Of course, his last sentence also made Chen Lei really listen. I saw this Chen Lei's eyes roll like this, and then he analyzed from his own point of view: "In the face of such a glorious favor, I am ecstatic to put it on that prince; If the lord of Snow Goose County is allowed to marry, wouldn't it be a great honor for the eldest brother and the prince."

At this time, Li Jingheng was in a dilemma, and there were many struggles in his heart. Although Snow Goose is not a sibling of the same mother, she has also watched her grow up since she was a child, and she is quite reluctant to marry the king of the Western Regions suddenly. However, on the other hand, if it can really be done, as Chen Lei said, the title of the king of Jiangxia will naturally be extremely noble, not to mention that he is the heir to the throne. In the face of family affection and interests, Li Jingheng involuntarily fell into contradictions.

Looking at Li Jingheng who was pondering, Chen Lei had already figured out his thoughts, so he tentatively persuaded him: "Big brother, I feel that this matter should be let by the Lord of Snow Goose."

What do you mean? Although she is not a mother, she is my sister after all! ”

"Big brother, you think, if you make it, this is a multi-pronged thing. Needless to say, this glory is self-evident; But from this point of view, if the Lord of Snow Goose can really marry the monarch of the Western Regions, Wang Xuance, a toad, will naturally be extremely disappointed......"

Many things that have happened in history are not only growing up in small things, but also being pushed by small people. After Chen Lei's analysis, what moved Li Jingheng was not the glory of the family, but the ability to break up the relationship between the two.

Seeing that he was moved, Chen Lei continued to persuade: "If this matter is to be done, it naturally needs the approval of the prince, as for how to tell the prince, it depends on how the eldest brother operates......"

No one is stupid, after Chen Lei's point, Li Jingheng also knows it. At this time, deep down in his heart, he was already planning this, what to do with this, how to do it......

In this way, the two of them opened in warmth and ended in the negotiation of pushing the cup and changing the lamp.

Of course, since he conspired with Chen Lei, Li Jingheng has been planning in detail in the past few days how to do things properly step by step. When everything was planned, the only thing he could do was to wait for the arrival of the envoys of various countries, and Li Shimin's approval of the peace and affinity......

After a few days of detailed investigation, Li Daozong had already found out the ins and outs of the matter and the approximate time when the envoys of various countries arrived in Chang'an through secret agents. After a brief analysis, I suddenly felt that Wang Xuance was indeed a talent that could be created, which was basically the same as his analysis a few days ago.

Thinking of this, he hurriedly entered the palace to report all this to Li Shimin. When Li Daozong hurriedly came to the Hongwen Pavilion, he found that Wei Zheng and the eldest grandson Wuji were also there.

After a courteous exchange of greetings between the monarchs and ministers, Li Shimin asked: "Brother Huang, what is the news of this period of time, and what is the situation in the countries of the Western Regions?" Li Daozong then gave them a detailed report on the specific situation that had been discovered, as well as the causes and consequences of the relationship.

After Li Shimin listened, he sighed and said: "It seems that the countries of the Western Regions are like frightened birds, just one accidental event can trigger so many chain reactions, it is really incomprehensible!" ”

"Your Majesty, I don't think this matter is a bad thing, this matter is considered to be a solid and sincere thing. The other two countries all felt threatened and sent envoys to make peace. According to Weichen's view, if you really want to be close, Tubo is the most appropriate! Wei Zheng was the first to reply.

"Why is that?" Li Shimin asked with surprise on his face.

"It has only been more than 20 years since the founding of my Tang Dynasty, and the submission of the Western Regions countries over the years, fundamentally speaking, is all because of the strong force of my Tang Dynasty. If we want long-term peace and stability in the Western Regions, we must develop both civil and military forces. And this policy of harmony and gentleness should be the beginning of our benevolent and righteous government.

Since Songtsen Gampo unified the whole territory, this Tibet is determined to be strong, although the land is barren, but it is also a big country. Tuyuhun has now returned to my Tang Dynasty, which sent the prince as a hostage in Khotan, and these two countries are naturally of the same mind as my Tang Dynasty. As for Qiuci Kingdom, although it is located in the throat of the Western Regions, because it is surrounded by Khotan Tuguhun and my Tang Dynasty on three sides, it naturally does not dare to have any rebellious intentions. However, we should not take these countries lightly, and we must not only use them, but also guard against them.

If you are close to Tubo, this Tuyuhun will naturally be in the cracks, and he will not dare to make too many mistakes. As long as this Tuyuhun is more obedient, this turtle country will naturally not dare to act rashly.

If the princess is married to Tuyuhun, this Tubo will not be able to pull it; After all, Tuyuhun is no longer as powerful as before, so he must act cautiously. If you marry Qiuci Kingdom, Khotan and Tuyuhun are more likely to feel threatened, although it will be more comfortable for my Datang, but it is not the best plan under strong pressure.

Therefore, Weichen thought that if he was in harmony, he should take Tubo as the first choice. This will not only maintain the tranquility of the Western Regions, but also deter the countries of the Western Regions. Pull Tubo to my Datang with the policy of Huai Rou, why not do it in one fell swoop! ”

Listening to Wei Zheng's analysis, everyone suddenly became enlightened. Li Shimin also smiled and said: "Xuan Cheng is really a mirror of me, not only can I be dressed, but also be able to analyze such a proper way to govern the country, which is really a blessing for the society!" ”

In a word, Wei Zheng was deeply happy in his heart. This is Li Shimin's outstanding and employing people, and he will never be stingy with beautiful words.

At this moment, I saw an attendant come to announce: "The envoys of the Qiuzi Kingdom and the Tubo Kingdom have all arrived at the Honglu Temple Visitor Office to report, waiting for Your Majesty to summon you!" ”