Li Hong followed Xu Jingzong, Li Ji and others to the Zichen Palace, and saw that Gaozong and Empress Wu were already waiting for them, Gaozong's face was a little embarrassed, and Empress Wu's face was very gloomy.

"You've all arrived, let's take a look at this national letter from Tubo!" Empress Wu said with a sigh.

After speaking, she asked Zhang Ying to hand the letter of state to Li Ji, Xu Jingzong and others.

During the deliberations in the Zichen Palace, Li Hong was not as high-minded as the court meeting, he was just an apprentice who participated in politics, so it was his turn to read it after the prime ministers read the contents of the national letter.

The content of the national letter is very simple, there are only three articles: asking for the Chishui land of the original Tuyuhun as their grazing land, wanting to make peace with the Tang Dynasty, and asking the Khan of Tuguhun and Princess Honghua, who ran to Liangzhou, to compensate Tubo for military expenses and materials.

The contradictions of these three articles all point to the Tang Dynasty, especially the third content, which is even more naked blackmail from the Tang Dynasty, the consciousness is that since you have shielded the Tuyuhun Khan and Princess Honghua, we can not be held accountable, but you have to pay money to use it, and you have to use the money to redeem their lives.

Think about it, can Empress Wu and Gaozong not be angry when they see such a national letter and such a cruel request? Is this still the low-voiced Tuyuhun of Taizong back then? This is already a bandit and a robber!

"It's not impossible to give some money appropriately!" Jiang Ke sighed and said, "Now that our war with Goryeo, Baekje, and Silla has reached the most critical moment, there can be no more turmoil in the west at this time. ”

"That's right! The west can't be messed up—" Dou Dexuan opened his mouth and said, but frowned again, "It's just that the treasury doesn't have much money to save, and if you give less, I'm afraid they won't agree, and we don't have more to give, so it's very difficult to do!" ”

This is the current mind of the Tang monarchs, in order to fight the war with Goryeo, Baekje, and Silla, the Tang Dynasty has invested too much time, money and troops in the northeast, and now it cannot be sent away because of the slightest friction with Tubo. But Tubo dared to open his mouth like this time, naturally they were not blind and arrogant, in addition to their strong force, they saw that it was impossible for Datang to fight on two fronts.

"Let's talk about it! Don't be stunned—" Seeing that everyone didn't speak, Empress Wu frowned slightly. It is also difficult for her to make a decision on this matter, it is okay to send Chishui Ranch to Tubo, and there is no problem in marrying a princess, and it is not to marry her daughter, but she also has to send money to Tubo, this is a battle for the dignity of a country, and it can't be a child's play!

"If you don't talk to the Tibetan mission again, just compensate for the military expenses and materials!" Sun Chuyo said.

"It's hard!" Le Yanwei said in a low voice.

The prince has already annoyed An Lai and Sang Ying outside Chang'an City, and they have nothing to fear, and they still want to use enough to bully Datang at the banquet tonight, so let them give in in this case, is this possible?

"You have to try it, otherwise you will really lose money? Where did the treasury get so much money? Gaozong snorted coldly. Seeing that Xu Jingzong and Li Ji didn't speak, Empress Wu opened her mouth and asked, "What do you mean, Xu Aiqing and Li Aiqing?" ”

"For the sake of the war in the Northeast, we can make temporary forbearance to Tubo!" Li Ji pondered for a moment and said, "In another three years, the war in the Northeast should also end, and it will not be too late for us to concentrate our forces against Tubo at that time." ”

Li Ji is not unselfish in saying this, because once a general offensive is launched on the Northeast Battlefield, the commander of Datang's side is none other than him. He has not yet established a great achievement like his teacher Li Jing. Isn't this time a good opportunity to destroy Goryeo, Silla, and Baekje? If Datang fought with Tubo on the battlefield in the northwest, it is estimated that he would have nothing to do, because Su Dingfang was in charge in the northwest, and Su Dingfang's qualifications were not shallower than him, and he had been operating in the northwest for more than ten years, so he had no chance to be a commander.

However, Li Ji's selfishness is also based on Datang's national conditions, after all, Datang really doesn't have the capital to fight on two fronts.

"Let's talk to Ann again!" Xu Jingzong also spoke, "As long as we agree to the first two contents, and then discuss the latter with them, it is estimated that it will be a little easier." ”

"That's all there is to it now!" Empress Wu said with a sigh. He didn't ask Dai Zhide and Li Hong what they meant at all, but directly ordered, "Tell me, who should be handed over to this matter?" ”

When he said this, Empress Wu moved his eyes to Li Hong, and the meaning was obvious, he wanted to hand it over to the prince!

"The prince is young and promising, and he is responsible for receiving the Tibetan mission, so it is safer to leave this matter to him." Li Ji was the first to speak. Since Li Hong put 600 Tubo cavalry in Nanya and didn't let him have a good time, he didn't want Li Hong to have a good time.

If a person is not a sage, how can he really be selfless and repay grievances with virtue?

"No objection!" Dou Dexuan said. Since it is the meaning of the mother, what else can he say?

"Agreed!" Jiang Ke said.

He is now an echo worm, otherwise he would not be able to achieve the position of prime minister, the Empress Wu is now short of people, in the absence of great talent, put an echo worm in this position, but echo his current interests.

"The minister agrees with the proposal of the British duke!" Sun Chuyue spoke. Dai Zhide on the side also nodded slightly, it seemed that he was also very optimistic about the crown prince Li Hong.

"Let the prince negotiate with the Tibetan mission - the minister has no objection!" Le Yanwei had a dead heart when he said this, and he was really not at ease, but he didn't want to annoy the public at this juncture.

"The old minister has no opinion!" Xu Jingzong finally spoke.

Seeing that the prime ministers unanimously agreed that the crown prince should come forward to negotiate with the Tibetan mission, Empress Wu said to Gaozong, "What does Your Majesty think? ”

"The prince is steady and alert, I am very relieved to leave this matter to him!" Gojong said with a smile. For him, these three things are not a thing, as long as through this negotiation, the prince's governing ability can be tapped more potentially, and he is willing to spend such a price to cultivate his successor.

"Prince, this matter is almost left to you, don't let the queen mother and your father down!" Empress Wu said, "Le Yanwei, you are on the side to assist the prince!" ”

Empress Wu still didn't want to let go of the opportunity to rectify Le Yanwei.

"Erchen understands!" Li Hong got up and said, "I will definitely not live up to the expectations of my father and mother for my sons!" ”

"No!" Le Yanwei was very depressed, but he couldn't refuse!

When he left the Zichen Palace, Le Yanwei followed Li Hong's side and whispered with a frown, "Your Highness, this matter is very difficult to do!" ”

Li Hong stopped his steps, turned around and asked, "What's so difficult?" ”

"I guess they won't agree! Tubo's national strength is not strong, and there are too many things missing, and Datang just has what they need, they want a hungry wolf now, and they have caught such an opportunity, how can they let it go? Le Yanwei said, "Besides, Lu Dongzan's purpose is the Western Regions, and no matter how much the Tang Dynasty gives them, they can't satisfy his ** of the wealth of the Western Regions, in order to enhance the strength of the Tubo cavalry, not only do they not agree, but they may open their mouths." ”

"Humph! We will give what they lack, if they are, we will give it, but it costs money, they have to have this capital, this matter is as simple as that, not as complicated as you think! Li Hong was in a very cheerful mood, "Lexiang, the Tubo people are not afraid of the Tang Dynasty, otherwise they would have sent troops to the Western Regions a long time ago, and they would still chat with us here?" Since they are still afraid of us, it will be much easier for us to negotiate with them. ”

Since there was a domineering appearance outside Chang'an City, Le Yanwei had more respect for Li Hong, and now seeing that Li Hong said this, and what he said was very reasonable, he was no longer worried, and quickly followed Li Hong's figure.

Now, it is not so much that he is Gaozong's confidant, but that he is Li Hong's confidant. Because of the relationship between the Empress Wu, he is now in the same boat with the crown prince-

"However, this matter still has to be troubled by Le Xiang to go to Honglu Temple to inform Anlai." Li Hong said to Le Yanwei, who came up, "As for the specific negotiation time, let them determine it themselves, we are not in a hurry!" ”

"The minister understands!" Le Yanwei commanded, "The minister will go immediately!" ”

Seeing Le Yanwei leave in a hurry, Li Hong smiled. Empress Wu handed over the negotiation to him this time, obviously as a punishment for bargaining with her for the case of He Lanmin last time. But for Li Hong, this really gave him a chance to show his talent.

The Tibetans want Chishui Land as their grazing land, and it is impossible to-

The Tubo people wanted to make peace with the Tang Dynasty, but they didn't discuss——

The Tubo people want to compensate for military supplies and materials, get out of your uncle's business-

This is Li Hong's attitude, and it is also the bottom line of his negotiations.

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Back in the East Palace, as soon as Li Hong walked into the study, Yan Zhuang hurriedly came and handed him a secret letter and said that it was sent by Di Renjie from Huaxian. Li Hong immediately opened it and hurriedly read the above content, a happy smile appeared on his face.

"Di Renjie, that's good! Not bad! Li Hong said with a smile, "I didn't expect that he had only been in Huaxian for a few days, and he already had a clue about this case, he was really a talent——! ”

"Your Highness, so Di Renjie already knows who the murderer is?" Yan Zhuang also asked happily. If the Huaxian tragedy involving the East Palace can be investigated, it will be beneficial to everyone in the East Palace.

"They will return to Chang'an in two days, and there should be results by then." Li Hong said very firmly.

Because it is a secret fold, Di Renjie is hindered by his identity, and what he said above is very vague. But even so, Li Hong was very happy, because Di Renjie said that if he had a clue, this case could be solved 10%.

"It's still Your Highness's discerning talent!" Yan Zhuang saw that the prince was happy, so he patted his ass appropriately, "If His Royal Highness hadn't transferred Di Renjie to Dali Temple from Bingzhou and asked him to go to Huaxian, this case wouldn't have been clued so soon!" ”

Li Hong smiled but did not speak.

If you don't even need Di Renjie? Is there any other talent available in Datang?

He fought with the Empress Wu, fighting for the country, but it was the talent that he was fighting for-