Chapter 22: Answering Questions
Tang Taizong also felt that Lu Dongzan's words were too ridiculous, but the Tang Dynasty also had a lot of similar folk legends, like the common people talked about it, when he was chased and killed by Shan Xiongxin, because the mount was a white dragon horse, he could travel thousands of miles in a day and eight hundred at night, and there happened to be a white deer, because he was the true son of heaven, he rushed out of the woods and blocked the arrow that shot at him with his body, and the white deer fell to the ground and died, so he took the opportunity to escape.
In order to confirm that he is the true dragon son of heaven, so there is a legend of the spirit beast to save each other, after he became the son of heaven, the imperial court also built a large-scale white deer temple in that locality, and gave the nearby village the name of Bailu Village.
Therefore, the authenticity of the treasure armor does not matter, the key is that Tubo feels that this is their priceless treasure, and is willing to dedicate it to the Tang Dynasty, if they are willing to befriend it, of course, they must accept their gift.
But Tang Taizong didn't want others to think that he could be coaxed in a few words, so he said with a straight face: "It's inappropriate, it's ridiculous, how can such a thing be taken seriously?" But you came from afar, and with your sincerity, I agreed to make amends and ask for marriage. It's just that the territory and power of Tubo can't match the Tang Dynasty, and I'm afraid that the princess will suffer if she marries, so you should go back and ask, can you establish the Ten Virtues Law? If you can't, don't mention anything about promoting Buddhism and letting the princess marry in the past. ”
Lu Dongzan respectfully took out a turquoise paper scroll, presented it with both hands, and said: "Before leaving, Zampu said that the princess is the daughter of the Son of Heaven, and you are afraid that you will be reluctant to marry her far away, if you ask for it, let Weichen submit this secret letter." ”
Tang Taizong gestured slightly. The Yellow Gate Commander beside him raised his hand, and the little Yellow Gate under the Danqi hurriedly took the paper scroll in Lu Dongzan's hand and presented it.
The turquoise paper scroll was written with golden Chinese characters: Datang has ten good laws, although I have no precepts in Tibet, as long as you like it, you are willing to marry the princess to me, and I can change five thousand incarnations and establish ten good laws within ten days. If you still refuse, I will form an army of 50,000 to break through Chang'an and take your life, take the princess captive, and plunder all the towns.
After reading it, Tang Taizong's expression on his face became solemn, on the one hand, he felt ridiculous at Songtsen Gampo's arrogant tone, and on the other hand, he was shocked that he was able to guess his request in advance.
"Is this really written by Songtsen Gampo himself?"
Lu Dongzan bowed down and replied: "Of course, the minister doesn't know the book, although he doesn't know Chinese characters, and there is the seal of Zampu's royal seal on the secret letter, no one can forge it." ”
Tang Taizong was silent, the seal of the secret letter was complete, and it was indeed not something that ordinary people could forge.
Unless Songtsen Gampo handed over the Wang Xi to Lu Dongzan in advance...... Ask yourself, although he has a lot of ministers, he will never give the jade seal to any of them. After all, that means putting your own life in the hands of someone else.
After a moment of silence, Tang Taizong thought about it and asked, "Then do you Tubo have the ability to build a Buddha hall?" Yes, I will consider having people go to you to preach the Buddha and preach the scriptures, and if not, I will not mention this matter again. ”
Lu Dongzan presented a scroll of paper as before.
Tang Taizong opened it and took a look, and it was written: Your Han Buddhism is prosperous, and there are thousands of Buddha halls, but as long as you promise me the princess, I promise to change five thousand incarnations to build one hundred and eight Buddha halls, and the palace doors are facing the Han land, if you still don't want to, I will incarnate into 50,000 troops, attack Chang'an to take your life, kidnap the princess, and plunder all the towns.
Tang Taizong became more and more surprised.
He asked the princess about the arrangements for food, clothing, housing and transportation after she got married, and Lu Dongzan also had a corresponding paper scroll to answer.
In this way, Tang Taizong's impression of Tubo has changed again.
Songtsen Gampu is really witty and resolute, and his methods are tough.
Such a person, with the national strength of the Tang Dynasty, is not afraid of fighting with it, but if he really wants to continue fighting, he is afraid that he will kill a thousand enemies and lose 800 himself.
So, Tang Taizong nodded and said with a smile, "Since ancient times, I thought that soldiers had to use it as a last resort, otherwise the war would be burned together, and I would not be able to bear it." Although I would like to see what the five thousand incarnations of your family Zampu look like, the people of both countries are eager for the war to subside and live and work in peace and contentment. ”
"It's just that although your family Zampu is good, but the King of Tianzhu, the King of Great Food, the King of Gesawu, the King of Meise City, and the lord of the Linyi Kingdom are all dragons and phoenixes among the people, and you six countries have come to ask for marriage, and I only have one princess to marry, how is this good?
Obviously, I have already said before, they compete in the six countries, whoever wins will marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty, but in order to make it difficult for Tibet, they will ask him questions when they come up, and when he answers them all, he will make such a coy appearance.
Lu Dongzan secretly slandered in his heart, but on the surface, he still said respectfully: "Of course, according to what you said before, everyone is fair. The princess of the Tang Dynasty is a golden branch and jade leaf, and only the winner is worthy of marrying the princess. ”