Chapter 78: Departure

Because she has no feelings for her husband who has not yet met, and she also knows very well that going to Tibet is a political marriage, Li Yuntong is not as longing for family affairs as other women to be married, and her expectations for the future are more because of the consideration that there are courtiers like Lu Dongzan, and Songtsan Gampo will definitely not be bad, so she accepted Miao Jinxiu and Chen Linlin, the two concubines, very calmly.

Regardless of whether they are here to share the favor or fix the favor, anyway, she is short of manpower when she goes to Tubo, and these two beautie-level women will not be useless.

Even, after seeing their similar appearances and completely different temperaments, Li Yuntong still has some ideas in her heart, of course, to put those ideas into practice is after arriving in Tubo, and at present, she has more things to prepare for the journey.

3,000 guards plus accompanying palace maids, attendants, craftsmen and miscellaneous servants, almost 4,000 people, as well as 1,000 warriors from Tubo who came to greet her, Lu Dongzan, who stayed in Chang'an, asked 800 of them to escort her back, plus Sambuza and Gongdun's entourage, it was more than 5,000 people.

With such a huge team, it takes a lot of effort to arrange just eating, drinking, and Lazar along the way.

Although these things along the way have their own wedding envoys - her father and brother and the accompanying transit envoy to worry about, Li Yuntong still wants a transfer charter and itinerary, so that she can understand the dynamics of the road, instead of everything arranged by people and know nothing about the road ahead.

With the help of the transshipment regulations and itinerary books, she can be regarded as the first time to put into practice the things on the previous maps.

Because they couldn't return to Tubo together, Lu Dongzan also gave Li Yuntong a gift, which was the most satisfying for her among the many rituals.

"Although in order to make Her Royal Highness the princess feel at home, Zampu is also diligent in learning the language of the Tang Dynasty, I believe that when Her Royal Highness the princess arrives in Tibet, Zampu has made a small success in this regard, but the minister thinks that the princess can speak my Tubo words, which can win the love of the people and help you better understand Tubo, so I took it upon myself to find such a person for you."

"Although Buchi is a native of Tibet, she has been trading with her father on the border of Tang and Tibet since she was a child, so she is also very good at Chinese, and she can teach the princess to learn the Tibetan language.

Looking at the woman with a skin color like wheat, Li Yuntong frowned and smiled, "Great, I have been looking for such a person, but unfortunately there are many men who understand Tang and Fan Chinese, but women are rare, and they are not found when they are about to set off. ”

Seeing her happy appearance, the corners of Lu Dongzan's lips also curled higher, and he knew that this princess Wencheng would never think that learning the Tibetan language was a great disrespect to her.

"Minister, you stay in Datang, and I don't know when I will be able to return to Tubo, but unfortunately we can't go together, this farewell, I don't know when we will be able to see each other again, and I hope to cherish it, I have already told my family and cousin, if there is anything in Chang'an City, you can go to my father and brother and Ji Guogong for help."

At this time, Li Yuntong felt a little regretful about Lu Dongzan's stay in Datang, after all, if this Tubo minister with both civil and military skills could accompany him, it would be safer along the way.

Of course, this regret is a little bit, after all, Li Yuntong is very confident in the skills of his father and brother, as well as the ability of the Tang Guard.

It's finally time to set off.

Because the wedding ceremony was witnessed by hundreds of officials, Li Yuntong bid farewell to Tang Taizong like a real princess.

Wearing a crown of beads and a big red gold and silver embroidered wedding dress, she slowly walked towards Tang Taizong with the support of the two palace maids, and saluted dignifiedly, "Father, the son is gone!" ”

Tang Taizong gently helped her up, and said kindly: "Wencheng, don't blame your father, don't blame your brothers for not interceding for you, being able to reach 100,000 male soldiers alone is your glory and your mission, because your surname is Li, everyone in the Li Dynasty, whether male or female, must do their best for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty!" ”

Of course, Li Yuntong understood the meaning of Tang Taizong's words, she lowered her head slightly, and said with a smile: "Father, how can the sons blame you?" It is Yuntong's honor to be able to share his father's worries and do his part for the Tang Dynasty, and his sons dare not and will not have the slightest grievance. ”

Seeing that Li Yuntong's answer was in line with his own wishes, Tang Taizong's eyes showed a little relief, "Do you know what I mean by giving you the title 'Wencheng'?" ”

Li Yuntong shook his head.

Tang Taizong said: "'Rigidity and softness are staggered, and astronomy is also; Civilization ends, and so does humanity. Look at astronomy to observe the changes of time; Look at the humanities, in order to become the world. 'Don't move a soldier and a soldier, can make the two countries friendly, this is Wencheng your credit, so I give you this title, I hope that Wencheng you will come to Tubo, you can use my Tang Dynasty literature, scriptures to educate the people of Tubo, and spread my Tang civilization, culture, and virtue to Tubo, Tang Fan is a family, and there will be no more war, no more soldiers. ”

Listening to Tang Taizong's words, Li Yuntong only felt a surge of blood in her heart, she nodded, and said resolutely: "Father, the son has recorded your teachings, and if you go to Tubo, you will definitely overcome all difficulties and make Tang Fan's family friendly and peaceful." ”

Looking at his niece's flower-like face, delicate appearance, and such sonorous words, Tang Taizong's heart finally softened, and sighed: "I am still worthy of your father after all...... Mother, it's just that among all the daughters, you are the most useful, so I am selfish for a while, and I hope you don't blame me, go here, cherish ......"

Hearing the warmth in the words of the Son of Heaven, Li Yuntong didn't feel that her heart was hot, even if she had grievances and unwillingness in the past, she was relieved at the moment, she wanted to say something, but in the end she just shook her head and said softly: "My father's words are serious, sharing worries for the country, taking responsibility for the lord, it is the duty of a courtier, as you said, as the Li royal family, everyone has their own responsibility, this is Yuntong's fate, and it is also Yuntong's responsibility!" ”

"It's good that you understand, I didn't see you send you until today, I just think that Yu Guo, I made such a choice, I can use you alone to reach 100,000 male soldiers, stop the army, I am worthy of the world, worthy of the people", Tang Taizong paused slightly, and then said slowly, "But for you, I am a selfish thought, please understand the selfishness of being a father...... Although I can't rest assured, and I don't want to marry you far away to Tibet, but this is the best choice at the moment, the choice with the least loss......"

"When you arrive in Tibet, I certainly hope that you can put the Tang Dynasty first, think twice before acting, and act in the interests of the country...... But I also hope that you will also consider your own safety and have a safe life! ”

Li Yuntong understands that the Son of Heaven said this because he was worried about the ambitions of the Tibetan wolf, although he married her, once he had enough strength, he would still covet the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, and if the war between the two countries broke out again one day, she would also protect herself when considering the interests of the Tang Dynasty.

can make the son of heaven of a country say such caring words, no matter how sincere there is in these words, Li Yuntong feels moved.

She bowed and saluted, looking at Tang Taizong with tears in her eyes: "Your Majesty, the ministers remember, the ministers are grateful." When the sons and daughters go, they will always remember that they are from the Tang Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty gave birth to me, and the sons will not live up to the grace of life, and will not live up to the trust of the Tang Dynasty and His Majesty. Yun Tong thanked his father, Yun Tong will not be able to be filial piety in front of his parents in the future, and he also asks his father to take care of his body, if there is anything, remember Yun Tong's good past, and take care of it more! ”

Tang Taizong knew that she meant to ask herself to take care of the Jiangxia County Palace, so he nodded and said, "Don't worry, I promise...... A safe family. ”

"Your Majesty, the auspicious time has arrived, it is time for Her Royal Highness the Princess to set off, the envoys of Tubo and Lord Li are waiting for Her Royal Highness the Princess to leave outside the palace gate!" Under the long steps of the palace gate, there was the sound of the Yellow Gate Order.

Hearing this, Li Yuntong knelt on the ground, kowtowed three times to Tang Taizong, and then went down the long steps of the palace gate tower and walked out.

Outside the palace gate, her brother Li Jingheng had been waiting for a long time, and when he saw his sister come out, he strode forward, but he didn't know what to say.

As an elder brother, he is incompetent, he can't disobey the emperor's order, and watch his sister marry into that bitter cold land, and never return to his hometown.

He doesn't have the ability to protect his sister, what else is there to say!

Only this way, Haosheng protected her and sent her to Tubo safely, which can be regarded as a little bit of care.

Li Daozong saluted Li Yuntong like an ordinary courtier, "Please princess set off." ”

Yun Tong glanced deeply at his father and brother before turning around and being helped by Xia Yu and Chuncao, who had changed into palace maids, to board the carriage.

Before getting on the bus, she looked at the ten-mile red-makeup team lined up on both sides, took a deep breath, and then sat in the gorgeous carriage decorated with red yarn.

"Father, is there no other way? This is going to Tubo, thousands of miles away, even if something happens, it's normal, let's ......" After walking out of the boundary of Chang'an City, Li Jingheng, who had been holding back, finally couldn't help but urge him to step forward, and he went hand in hand with his father Li Daozong, and said what he thought in his heart.

These days, although he has been trying his best to convince himself, for the sake of the peace between the two countries, for the sake of the people of the Tang Dynasty, as a royal family, as a member of the Li dynasty, he is destined to make some sacrifices...... But when he thought that it was his sister who was sacrificed, and he admired his favorite sister the most, he couldn't help but want to do something.

Li Daozong glanced at him warringly, and said softly, "Be cautious." Don't lose sight of your duty as a courtier. ”

"Father, don't you worry about your sister and don't feel heartache for her?" Li Jingheng complained.

Although the monarch and the ministers cannot not die, under the emperor's order, their family can only abide by it, and only in this way can they keep the wealth of the Jiangxia County Palace, and even for this reason, the Jiangxia County Palace will be even more wealthy, he understands these truths very well, but such a decision is so cruel to his sister, they enjoy the glory and wealth, and she has to go to the place where the bird does not to suffer......

What made him even more afraid to think deeply was: if there were wars and disputes between Tang and Tibet in the future, what would happen to his sister...... Will the Tibetans cut her? Will she become a lonely ghost in a foreign land?