Chapter 287 Chang'an Wangbeiren
The Tubo people ask to marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty?
This is ......
It's not the first time, since a certain time the Tang Dynasty envoy went to Tubo and accidentally said that the Tang princess married Tuyuhun Khan.
The Tubo people are unwilling, what is the little Tuyuhun? In front of the powerful Tubo State, it is simply a world of difference, why can they marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty, but Tubo does not?
No, absolutely not!
The Tubo people were very unconvinced, and immediately went to Chang'an and asked the Tang Emperor to marry the princess.
But it's a pity that Li Shimin refused, and he refused twice.
The Tibetan people are very hurt!
This invasion of Songzhou, of course, was instigated by others, but the failure to marry the Tang princess three or four times was also a very important reason.
Many soldiers fought with the mentality of recovering face for Zampu, and the final result was to capture Songzhou City first, but unfortunately did not hold it.
Perhaps the Tibetans were not good at defending the city at all, so when the army of Niu Jinda arrived, they quickly became unable to hold it.
But he was never defeated!
Instead, they confronted the Tang Army in the west of Songzhou, which greatly meant that they would make a comeback at any time.
If it is allowed in normal times, Datang can completely consume with them, Shuzhong Jiannan Dao is rich in products, and there is no worry about the supply of grain and grass. On the contrary, it is the Tibetan Plateau, with rugged terrain, severe cold climate, inconvenient transportation, and it is difficult to hold on for too long.
This point was originally an advantage for the Tang Army, but now it cannot be brought into play at all.
When the Xue Yantuo people were about to move in the north, the troops in Guanzhong were empty, and it was very necessary for the army to rush back to defend the capital as soon as possible, and it could not be delayed for too long.
Therefore, the Tubo people are now making this request, which can be regarded as a bit of a robbery while the fire is burning.
Refusal?
I'm afraid it's not the case this time, when faced with many enemies, if you can divide and disintegrate. Breaking each one, that's naturally the best thing.
If a woman can stabilize the Tubo people, it seems to be a good thing that cannot be sought, and the two sides of the battle of Songzhou are in a confrontational situation, and Datang is not forced to make peace, but a princess to marry.
When there is no shame in face, and there are significant practical benefits, everything becomes unusual.
Of course, the key depends on what His Majesty the Emperor thinks, after all, it is the princess who marries out. It is the "daughter" of His Majesty Li Er.
Li Shimin pondered for a long time about this, and said softly: "What do you think? ”
"This ...... Your Majesty, it is a good thing to appease Tibet and have friendly diplomatic relations, but in the distant and bitter cold land of Tibet, the princess will inevitably suffer when she descends......"
All in all, it is good to be kind, but if you want to wronged the princess, how to deal with it depends on what you care more about, Your Majesty the Emperor.
Li Shimin pondered for a moment. He said in a low voice: "Tubo's proposal to marry the princess is quite sincere, and its prime minister Lu Dongzan has already set off and is ready to come to Chang'an in person to ask for marriage." ”
"Oh?" Everyone was shocked, and Tubo was equal to the prime minister. And he is the only prime minister above 10,000 people under Zampu alone, and his power is quite large. Ludong praised his people even more incredible, and Zanpu Songtsen Gampo succeeded to the throne at a young age. It was he who supported him, and it can be said that the power of Tibet was actually in his hands in the early years.
Such a major figure came to Chang'an in person, and the sincerity is really quite high.
Li Shimin said leisurely: "Wait for me to discuss with the concubine." Let's see which princess is of marriageable age and can get married. ”
There is no queen in the palace, and the affairs of the back court are mainly presided over by Wei Guifei, Li Shimin said this, it seems that he is tempted, and he also leaves room for it. Without him, where would the emperor be willing to marry his own daughter to the unreachable and bitter cold plateau?
At this point, Li Chengqian's reaction was very fast, and he didn't care about Li Zhi in a timely manner before, so that Li Tai could take the lead, so he naturally couldn't lag behind at this moment.
"Father, most of your sisters have a marriage contract and are not suitable for marriage, and now the two sisters of Hengshan and Jinyang who have not yet been engaged are just young and have not yet reached the age of marriage, which is not suitable."
Li Chengqian's words were said in a timely manner, and the courtiers immediately realized the emperor's difficulties, not that the emperor was unwilling to marry his daughter, but that the suitable ones were all married, and those who did not marry were still young, and they were not suitable at all.
Especially the remaining two princesses of Hengshan and Jinyang are the daughters of the eldest grandson and empress, and they are the heart of His Majesty the Emperor, how can they marry and kiss?
If the emperor didn't want to say something, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said it euphemistically, and then it was up to the ministers to help find the steps.
"Your Majesty, since the princesses are not of marriageable age, I wonder if there are suitable candidates in the clan?" Fang Xuanling suggested in a low voice.
It's not a proposal at all, it's a convention, Princess Honghua, who married Tuyuhun before, is also the daughter of the clan.
After Li Shimin heard this, he nodded lightly and said, "This, I don't know if there is a candidate, or I asked the concubine." ”
Cen Wenwen listened to it from the sidelines, and his heart couldn't help but be gloomy, and he didn't know which county lord and county master in the clan was unlucky.
The eldest grandson Wuji on the side seemed to have thought of something first, and said: "Your Majesty, why don't you agree to Lu Dongzan first, and discuss the marriage in detail after he comes to Chang'an." ”
When I said this, everyone's hearts moved, and this is the truth!
Now what is the hurry, don't refuse first, but don't say yes as soon as you open your mouth, first stabilize the Tubo people. As for what Lu Dongzan said after he arrived in Chang'an, I will talk about it when the time comes.
This move can leave enough room for maneuver for the Tang Dynasty, and many things can be done easier, and by the way, you can also test the minds of the Tubo people, whether they really plan to stop the war or delay the army.
Of course, the eldest grandson Wuji may have some side considerations, but others don't know it!
The peace with Tubo was settled, and now what people really care about is the situation on the grassland, what happened to Li Ji when he went to ambush Xue Yantuo?
Li Zhi and Xie Yi are in Dingxiang, but there is progress, are they safe?
Not only Li Shimin and the court are very concerned about this, but the two ladies in the Rimchuan villa are also quite concerned about this.
Originally, Xie Yi wanted to hide it from the two of them, but Chang'an City was full of news, and Zheng Liwan was an extremely smart person, so it was not difficult to figure it out.
Xie Yi's trip to Hedong suddenly changed to a grassland adventure, which is inevitably worrying, especially since there was a precedent from the past year.
In the Gongchuan villa, Du Xijun and Zheng Liwan stood in a dry and warm courtyard, looking at the north with a rather dignified expression.
It's November. Du Xijun and Zheng Liwan have been pregnant for more than five months, and their bellies have begun to show their pregnancy and are getting bigger and bigger.
Because of the cold weather, Nanxun Pavilion is too wet and cold near the water's edge, and it is no longer suitable for living, especially for the two pregnant women, and now it has changed to a dry place.
The slender Wu Er Lady walked into the courtyard, saw the two figures, and hurriedly said: "Don't worry, two sisters, you know Ah Lang's ability." He won't do things that he is not sure of, rest assured, Jiren has his own nature. ”
"Hmm!" Du Xijun stroked his lower abdomen and said leisurely: "San Lang said that before the child was born, he would definitely come back." ”
Zheng Liwan also said: "We believe in San Lang, don't be too sad now, the doctor said that depression will affect the fetus and delivery." ”
"Hmm. The most important thing for us now is to take care of our bodies, and the child in our belly is the most important. "It is even more important for the continuation of the Xie family's incense, especially when Xie Yi is in danger.
Wu Er Niangzi smiled: "That's right." Take it easy, if Ah Lang comes back and sees the two sisters, I can't afford it. ”
"Sister Wu has to wait for Saburo to come back before she changes her words?"
As soon as Zheng Liwan asked, Wu Erniang blushed a little suddenly.
"The next six months. Our bodies are inconvenient, but when Saburo comes back, my sister is the pet of the special room. It's too late to change your tune. ”
Zheng Liwan echoed and laughed, making Wu Erniang more and more ashamed......
She is no longer the ignorant little girl she was back then, and now she is not a young girl who has just fallen in love, and he has some hope and reverence for some things.
Ever since she had a misunderstanding in the New Year, she often had some messy images in her dreams, which made her blush when she woke up.
Now seeing Du Xijun and Zheng Liwan with big bellies, she can't help but think, what would it be like if she was pregnant one day?
Just when Wu Erniang was fascinated, someone came to report: "Second Lady, the county lord of Jincheng is here, asking to see the two ladies." ”
"This ......" Du Xijun's current state is naturally inconvenient to go out to meet people, although Li Anning, the county lord of Jincheng, is also an acquaintance, but in the end there is still something like that, so Zheng Liwan and Wu Erniang have to go to meet.
The moment she saw Zheng Liwan, Li Anning was a little surprised, she knew that Mrs. Zheng was pregnant, and thought that it would be Du Xijun who came out to see her, but she didn't want to ......
"I'm sorry to bother Sister Zheng for having a baby."
Zheng Liwan said with a smile: "The county lord is polite, although the pregnant body is heavier, it is beneficial to walk a few steps appropriately." ”
"That's good." Li Anning said: "Why don't you see Sister Du?" ”
"She occasionally feels cold, and now she is resting, and it is inconvenient to meet guests."
"Seriously? Do you need to visit? ”
"It doesn't matter, now she's resting, let's not disturb just yet." Zheng Liwan hurriedly diverted the topic and asked, "The county lord has arrived, is there something wrong?" ”
Li Anning immediately aggrieved: "I'm hiding from the disaster, and I don't know if I can avoid it." ”
"Uh, what's going on?" Zheng Liwan was a little in a trance, and also a little surprised, the county lord of the dignified Jiangxia County Mansion said that there were many disasters, which was a bit unbelievable.
"Sister Zheng doesn't know, the Tubo people begged the Tang Dynasty to marry the princess, but the princess has no suitable princess to marry, and my age in the clan is just ......" Li Anning was very aggrieved, and even had a look of despair.
Zheng Liwan suddenly understood, he had heard Xie Yi talk about this matter, and knew that what these clan women were most afraid of was being close. Now this unlucky bad luck is Li Anning's turn.
"Are you sure?"
"Not yet, but it should be eight or nine not far from ten, I heard that the imperial court has invited the Tubo Prime Minister Lu Dongzan to come to Chang'an to discuss the marriage, if it is decided, I am afraid that it will be more than possible."
Li Anning said helplessly: "Concubine Wei has already looked for my mother and has hinted, so ...... I don't want to stay in Chang'an City, I ran to my sister to hide quietly, and I also hope to ask my sister for an idea to see if there is a way to escape this catastrophe. ”
"This ......" Zheng Liwan pondered for a moment, and said leisurely: "The matter of harmony, the daughter of the clan is already among the candidates, and once His Majesty makes an order, it will be really difficult for the county lord to dodge." If you use means to escape, I don't know if Your Majesty will be angry, and what should I do if I get involved with Ling Zun and Brother Ling when the time comes? ”
Li Anning was silent, it is true, she is not alone, she can't live for herself, and she has to consider the whole family of Jiangxia County's royal mansion.
"There's just no way, right?"
"It's not nothing, it's just that I can't think of it right now, if San Lang is in Chang'an, he may be able to come up with ideas for the county lord, but he is not here now." Zheng Liwan may not have no choice, but she doesn't dare to make decisions without permission, first, she is afraid that she will affect the Xie family, and she is afraid that she will have a bad impact on the Jiangxia County Palace.
"Yes, what should I do? It's a pity that Xie Changshi is not there. The little county lord agrees with this very much, in her impression, Xie Yi is versatile, and his idea is right, there must be a way, but unfortunately he is not here now.
"I wonder when Xie Changshi will be able to return to Chang'an?"
Zheng Liwan shook her head lightly and said, "I don't know, people are still in Dingxiang now, and I don't know when I will be able to come back." ”
"Dingxiang?" The little county lord also looked up to the north, and in an instant, there was another person who was looking forward to Xie Yi's early return.
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At this moment, Xie Yi was in Dingxiang Grassland, and had just had breakfast with Li Zhi.
Ashina Simo is quite attentive, for fear that His Royal Highness the King of Jin and Xie Changshi will not be used to eating beef and mutton, so they specially prepared Chang'an to serve them.
As the king of Heshun County, it is not difficult to do this, it is very easy. In a way, this also illustrates a matter of attitude, a good attitude.
The more Ashina Simo is like this, it means that the more he is leaving a way back for himself, the more opportunities he has with this kind of person. As long as you don't break the kettle and sink the boat, you can always find a breakthrough.
Obviously, Ashnasimo doesn't have these courages now, so he is not so terrible. This will take the opportunity to put some pressure on him, and I don't know if King Heshun can hold it.
After breakfast, the next step was the so-called Prairie School Army, which was agreed upon a long time ago. The Turkic nobles and elders attach great importance to this, and it seems that they have long planned to take this opportunity to show off their might and show the strength of the Turkic warriors and armies, which has the meaning of scaring you to pee your pants.
Hmph, Xie Yi only had a sneer in his heart, if he was really that powerful and invincible, how could Jieli Khan lose to Li Jing and Li Ji back then?
So much so that the huge eastern Turkic kingdom has not woken up now, and is it interesting to indulge in the sweet dreams of the year? This person, once he has had a glorious time, he will remember it in his heart, and he is willing to take it out and nag a few words at any time.
If it's just reminiscing about the past, if it's intoxicated with the glory of the past, it's a terrible thing.
Xie Yi didn't mind using an earth-shattering way to wake them up completely, as for whether he would pee his pants in fright, it was unknown. (To be continued.) )