Chapter 79: Weizhou
Regardless of whether the Tang and Tibetan countries will fight again, even the environment in Tibet is enough to kill them.
The more he learned, the more Li Jingheng could understand why Tibet was called a land of bitter cold.
Eight thousand miles to the west of Chang'an, the midsummer climate is only the temperature of the Central Plains spring, the valley is frozen all the year round, and there is a cold epidemic, people are often sullen and short of breath, restless, even if the Central Plains people are doing business, they do not dare to go to the mountain, because the higher they go, the more difficult it is to breathe......
It is said that the ice and snow season there lasts for half a year, the highest temperature in July is still like the spring in the Central Plains to wear jackets, the rainy season is rainy at night, the winter and spring are windy, the hail can crush the cattle and sheep to death, the clothes are broken, get some water to bond firmly, the clothes are made of felt and leather...... In such a harsh environment, the native Tubo can adapt to it, and his sister, although she also dances with guns and sticks on weekdays, but in the end, she grew up in brocade clothes and jade food, can she adapt to it?
This is not counted, there is no royal law in Tibet, the officials govern, there is no writing, rely on the knotted rope carved wood for the memory, the execution is just according to the joy and anger of the above, although the small crime will also gouge out the eyeballs, or chop off the feet, cut the nose, and whip with a leather whip. Its prison is to dig a pit a few feet deep and put the prisoner in it, which is a small crime of stealing a purse, and it is not for nothing that he only remembered to release it after two or three years of imprisonment.
There were no commoners in Tibet, except for the nobles of all classes, who were slaves, and the slaves were subordinate to the slave owners, and they had no personal freedom at all, and they were bought and sold like goods...... My sister's temperament and gentleness and docility are inseparable, in case she offends Tubo Zampu......
Li Jingheng didn't dare to think deeply about the fate of Li Yuntong going to Tubo, so he tried his best to send his relatives on this errand, hoping to work with his father to protect his sister all the way, and even find an opportunity to rescue her, even if she buried her name in the countryside and villages, it was better than going to Tubo.
The princess of the Tang Dynasty and her pro-Tubo, how honorable and elegant they are, in fact, isn't it just to exchange a woman for peace in the world?
Li Jingheng was deeply ashamed that he couldn't protect his sister.
Hearing his son's complaint, Li Daozong's expression darkened, he turned his head to look at the carriage that was almost invisible in the middle of the procession, and said seemingly calmly: "Children are like ten fingers connected to their hearts to their parents, and every time they hurt on their fingers, they hurt ten points in their hearts. Tongtong has been smart since she was a child, ice and snow are cute, how much her father loves her, you don't know ......"
Of course, Li Jingheng knew that his father loved this sister the most, it can be said that he was obedient, she was lost when she was a child, and her father was almost white-headed overnight, the reason why he was able to send that Jin Ji away so decisively at that time, others thought that it was the result of his negotiation with his father, but in fact, his father consciously hurt his sister......
"However, being a father is not only her father, but also you, your mother, and the relatives of our lineage, and our lineage, moreover, our lineage is prosperous because of the rise of the Li family, as a royal family, we have our own responsibilities, and we can't abandon righteousness for the sake of selfish desires......"
He glanced at his eldest son sternly, "You don't have to mention this matter again, don't have that rebellious thought." Let's take good care of your sister, and take a closer look at Nazampu...... May God favor you, your sister will go, Antai and prosperous, and everything will go well! β
Li Jingheng pursed his lips tightly and didn't say a word, but there was a touch of unwillingness in his eyes.
From Chang'an to Xianyang through Longshan through Tianshui, walked for nearly two months, the team to send relatives to Weizhou (now Longxi).
Seeing the city wall of Weizhou Mansion, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Weizhou Mansion is the first major military, political, and cultural town after their trip to Chang'an, where they can recuperate for a few days, not to mention, but also add some supplies to the team.
Along the way, the smaller towns simply could not accommodate so many of them, and many times they were sleeping in the wilderness, although there were marching tents, which were not as comfortable as lying on a serious bed.
Just thinking about the hot soup and hot water makes people spike their pace.
Even the dull sound of horses' hooves and the sound of marching on weekdays sounded a little more pleasant.
At dusk, Weizhou Mansion is still cold in spring, and the remnant sun on the horizon shines on the city of Longyou Road, which is quite magnificent. Because of the cold weather and the fact that there has been no fighting recently, the city soldiers guarding the gate did not lift their spirits until their brigade approached.
Knowing that it was a family sending team from Chang'an City, they went to Tubo to send the princess and relatives, so frightened that the captain of the city soldiers hurriedly sent a person to the government to report the news.
"Lord Jun, Lord Assassin Shi got a report from the palace a few days ago, saying that you were going to pass through here, and it was estimated that there would be some days to arrive, but I didn't expect you to come so quickly, please hurry, please hurry up, please ......" He personally opened the city gate, welcomed the team in, and led the way in front, and led the way to the palace with the team to welcome relatives.
Such a large group of people, walking on the street is bound to attract attention, the more people go to the government, the more people, the people of Weizhou who heard the news are curious to point, some people heard that there is a princess in the team, busy prostrating and worshiping, even calling the princess Chitose, the people who heard it also knelt on the ground, for a while, the people who fell to the ground on the street rose one after another.
Li Yuntong asked his father what he meant, and then opened the left and right curtains of the carriage, waving his hand to the people along the way.
"Such a beautiful princess, go to the land of Tubo barbarians and relatives, do you see which Tubo people, black and autumn, where are they worthy of our princess of the Tang Dynasty...... What a wickedness! An elder twisted his beard and sighed.
"Oh my God, the princess is like a fairy in the sky, look, she smiles at meβ" An aunt was as excited as a young girl in spring.
"Originally, it was a fairy, the daughter of the Son of Heaven, that is, the Celestial Maiden, and the Celestial Maiden descended to earth, so that we were spared the war!" An old man burst into tears, "I've heard that the princess went to Tubo and kissed, for the sake of the people of the Tang Dynasty, the princess would rather go to the land of tigers and wolves by herself!" β
Hearing someone inquiring, the old man told all the things he knew, "...... If it weren't for the princess, the Tubo people would have to fight to Chang'an City, and the eldest son of my family was a soldier in Songzhou, and he said that the Tubo people were very strong and would not retreat from the battle. If it weren't for the princess's willingness to marry this time, we would have defeated them, and we would have lost both, and I don't know how many people would have died......"
Less than 20 years after the founding of the Tang Dynasty, many people still have in their minds the tragic scene of the wars and corpses all over the field, and after hearing the words of the old man, they feel more and more that the princess is amazing.
Although he has heard a lot of praise along the way, at this moment, Li Yuntong deeply feels the responsibility on his shoulders.
Where do these low-level people understand the political and military wrestling between the two countries, they just simply think that if it weren't for her, the Tubo people would have fought all the way to Chang'an City, and Weizhou would not be spared from the war...... It was she who saved the country and the people from fire and water.
Li Yuntong raised his hand all the way and smiled, and at the same time looked at this important city of Longyou Road, although it is not as prosperous as Chang'an City, but as far as the eye can see, the long street is dotted with lighted houses, eaves and arches, carved beams and painted columns, extremely simple and magnificent, whether it is the guards standing on the side of the street or the people who bow to her, they are all in order, worthy of being a military and cultural town.
Halfway through, Li Yanzhi, the assassin of Weizhou, had already heard the news and rushed to greet him.
Although he arrived a few days earlier than expected, fortunately, Weizhou had already prepared, and Li Yanzhi specially arranged a military camp for the team to welcome relatives to live temporarily, and settled the official residence of Li Yuntong and others in Weizhou City.
In the evening, the officials of Weizhou City are responsible for the reception, accompany the wine, and naturally push the cup to change the lamp, so as to have a good drink.
After the dinner, Li Yuntong changed into men's clothes, found Li Jingheng, and asked him to take him to see the city of Weizhou.
ββ¦β¦ During the day, Li Tingshi arranged that it was inconvenient to travel, and he stayed in the carriage all day long, and he was going to suffocate to death, so my brother took me around to have a look. Seeing the hesitation in Li Jingheng's eyes, Li Yuntong hurriedly begged softly, "Besides, on the way, you ride a horse and I take the car, that is, when we settle down, our brothers and sisters can say a few words, brother, don't you want to accompany me?" β
Li Jingheng looked at his sister who had already drawn her eyebrows thick and her skin yellow, and groaned slightly, "It's okay to go out, princess ......" Seeing Li Yuntong pouting, he changed his words and said, "Second brother, you want everything to be arranged by your brother, you can't be reckless, you can't quarrel with people, and you don't indiscriminately ...... kindness."
"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you." Before he could finish speaking, Li Yuntong pulled his sleeve and said happily.
Li Jingheng changed into civilian clothes, because the night in early spring was still very cold, and asked someone to put a cloak on Li Yuntong before going out.
In order not to attract attention, the brother and sister did not bring more people, and only ordered four guards with strong martial arts to change into regular clothes and follow.
It's night, and the city of Weizhou is still brightly lit, as bright as day.
One of Li Jingheng's personal guards couldn't help but smile and said: "Look at this person coming and going, if you don't know that this is Weizhou, you would still think that you are still in Chang'an City." β
The other guard was born in Weizhou, he said proudly: "Of course, Longyou Road is a treasure of feng shui, there is a Han Dynasty Fei General Li Guang, General Li's sixteenth grandson is Li Hao, the king of Xiliang, his seventh grandson is the first emperor, the dragon son and phoenix grandson out of Longxi, Longxi Li is unspeakably expensive, speaking of which, even the Lord Assassin and our county prince can be related to each other, and the people here call this place Little Chang'an!" β
"I heard that the Son of Heaven was born in Chengji, Longxi, where is the origin of the dragon vein, and it is separated from Weizhou by hundreds of miles, and you still call yourself Little Chang'an, I am really ashamed." One of the guards said in a sullen voice.
The guard from before jumped up, "Chen Douzi, who do you say is not ashamed, eat me and ......"
That Chen Douzi beckoned to him, "Du Yisong, this morning, you are my subordinate defeated, you come here, I don't know who beats whom." β
The two of them got into a fight.
Li Yuntong listened to their conversation in front of him, looking at his brother and smiling.