Under everyone's repeated persuasion, Zhongzong stopped grieving.

Zhongzong said to the envoys of Tubo who were present: "The lonely family gave up the slave slave to marry the Tubo, I hope you can understand the intentions of the lonely family, so that the Tang and the Tibetan will be friendly forever and benefit the people." ”

The first deputy of Tubo, Shang Zan, and the famous Sila of the imperial history, saw that the emperor was so reluctant to love his daughter, so sad, and was also moved by their flesh and blood affection.

Shang Zan said affectionately: "The emperor, the ministers and the welcoming mission, seeing the emperor's deep affection for the princess, specially recommend the name Sila to make a speech. ”

Ming Xila hurriedly stepped forward to express his position on behalf of the welcoming mission, saying: "Please rest assured that after the Songtsen Gampo in Tibet, Zampu has repeatedly asked the Tang Dynasty for marriage, and only now can he marry the princess of Jincheng." All the people in Tibet celebrated happily; After the princess enters Tibet, we will never disappoint the emperor's expectations and will definitely serve the princess well. Let her live happily and auspiciously on the plateau. ”

……

Early the next morning, the morning glow was slightly dewed, and the princess and her party set off from Shiping.

The princess's dowry was very numerous, the car, the horse, the handpick, and the vast organization formed a long procession.

There were also many retinues, servants, and guards, and the band that the princess had just invited to play the music of the turtles also set out for Tibet. The band also set out to play a few joyful and festive tunes to reduce or avoid the sadness of people leaving.

Zhongzong led the ministers and hundreds of officials, and personally sent them off on the avenue in the morning.

Jin Cheng stepped forward and bowed to Zhongzong with tears in his eyes and said, "The slave will never forget His Majesty's nurturing grace. Your Majesty, please come back quickly! ”

But Zhongzong still insisted on seeing it. Seeing that Jincheng and his party were going farther and farther, they waited until they couldn't see it before ordering to turn back to Chang'an.

Zhongzong was in the center of the way, and the tide was undulating, and it was difficult to calm down. Thinking about what else he could do for the slaves, until he thought about it, he shouted in the chariot: "Zhongshu Province, draft an edict for me: in order to commemorate the marriage of Princess Jincheng, the edict changed Shiping County to Jincheng County, changed the name of the township to Fengchi Township, and changed the name of the place to Yubeili." ”

"Another edict: exempt the people of Shiping County from paying taxes for one year. Amnesty for all death row prisoners in the county as a memorial to the princess of Jincheng, and also to give the princess 'virtue and blessing'. ”

……

The second day of sending off Princess Kaneshiro. A guest came to the Royal Mansion of Lantian County.

"Third uncle, you're finally here!" Li Tao looked at Li Longji with a smile.

"Tao'er, I ......" Li Longji did not have the same joy as Li Tao, but there was an embarrassment on his face.

Li Longji's mood at the moment can be described as mixed.

Original. Li Tao fell in Luzhou. As Li Tao's cousin, he got along with Li Tao, which was a family affection.

Later, Li Tao made Li Longji gain a firm foothold in Luzhou through a series of big strokes, and Li Longji saw his ability, and in addition to family affection, he also had a trace of admiration and dependence on Li Tao.

At the time of parting in Luzhou, Li Tao's passionate persuasion and agreement with himself. It made Li Longji have more longing and fantasy for the future.

But after Li Tao rushed to Chang'an, Li Longji slowly calmed down. After thinking about it carefully, I felt that Li Tao's words didn't seem to be very reliable, but Li Tao always made me want to stop the future he sketched for himself. Li Longji, who was extremely painful, had no one to tell his thoughts, so he had to ask his father for advice. Li Dan's answer is very wise and realistic: I haven't met Li Tao, let alone understand it, so I can't make any judgment for you. But I can advise you a word, only what can stand the test of time is true, San Lang, you just need to treat it with a normal heart, you won't be happy if you gain, and you won't be sad if you lose.

Li Longji spent several days to understand his father's teachings, and just when he was just adjusting his feelings, an edict from Chang'an arrived, and he was recalled to Chang'an. It seemed that everything was going according to Li Tao's previous plan, which made his just calm mood start to stir again.

After returning to Chang'an, Li Longji learned from his father what Li Tao had done in less than three months, and he couldn't help but be shocked. The trace of doubt buried in his heart was magnified again, judging from Li Tao's current situation, he was within reach of being the emperor, but he did not have any hope.

When Li Longji once again told his father what was on his mind, Li Dan showed a meaningful smile: "San Lang, now is not the time for you to think about this matter, no matter what, Tao'er has already brought you back from Luzhou, you should make a special trip to thank Tao'er!" ”

Li Longji didn't know what his father meant, so he had to come to Li Tao's mansion with a complicated mood, how could he not feel embarrassed?

Li Tao can understand Li Longji's mood at this time, he knows that it is useless to explain now, it is better not to mention this matter for the time being.

Thinking of this, Li Tao smiled and quipped: "Third uncle, since you are back, you must go to your house to make a tooth sacrifice, you won't be welcome, right?" ”

Li Longji didn't expect Li Tao to say such a sentence without a head, he was stunned for a moment, and then looked at the familiar and sincere smiling face in front of him, he seemed to have found the kind of cordial feeling before, the haze in his heart was swept away, and he smiled heartily: "Of course you are welcome, but you can say it in advance, I will take care of the dishes, and you can bring your own drinks!" ”

Li Tao deliberately showed a sad face: "Third uncle, do you have such a treat?" You must be thinking about my ancient wine! ”

……

After sending Li Longji away, Li Tao visited the "Five Kings' Mansion" for five consecutive days, impartial, one house a day.

The so-called "Five Kings' Mansion" is the residence of the five sons of King Xiang, which is the mansion given by Wu Zetian in Xingqingfang in the first year of Dazu. The eldest Li Chengqi gave a house in the southeast corner of Shengye, the second Li Chengyi and the fourth Li Longfan gave a house in the southeast of Anxingfang, the third Li Longji gave a house in the southwest of Xingqingfang, and Li Longye gave a house in the northwest corner of Shengye.

The five sons of King Xiang are all Li Tao's elders, and there are many older Li Taos, especially Li Chengqi, the king of Baling County, who is nearly forty years old, but Li Tao can talk with them very happily, and the five kings have a good impression of Li Tao's cousin and nephew, in addition to gratitude.

After five consecutive days of eating and drinking, I don't know whether I was happy and sad or physically exhausted, after visiting the five kings, Li Tao couldn't afford to be sick.

Hearing the news of Li Tao's illness, Zhongzong was distressed and anxious.

Li Tao is now Li Xian's backbone and spiritual pillar, if he has three longs and two shorts, wouldn't it cost him his old life, how could he not feel distressed?

The day after tomorrow, the Cold Food Festival will be held in the southern suburbs to sacrifice to the sky, Li Tao is the second sacrifice after himself, but he is sick at this juncture, how can this be good, how can Li Xian not be in a hurry? (To be continued......)