While Li Zhi was busy recruiting students to develop his educational career, the new Khan of the Western Turks, Tong'e, also happened to come to Chang'an.

Ever since Nishu's death, Wanting Gusha has been stirring up trouble within the Turks.

Therefore, Tong'e Sheh is also ready to follow the example of his elder brother Nishu and maintain his rule by hugging the thighs of the Tang Dynasty.

This time, he spared no expense to send five hundred war horses and countless treasures.

hopes to get Li Shimin's support while marrying a Tang princess to improve his status.

Li Shimin now feels tired of hearing that these foreign lords want to propose to him.

How many princesses do I have in Datang?

If the dozens of countries around this world want to marry one, how can they divide it?

Besides, if you come over with a cat or a dog, you want to ask to marry my princess of the Tang Dynasty.

Wouldn't my Tang princesses seem too worthless?

So Li Shimin discussed with the ministers and decided to reject Tong Eshe's marriage proposal.

He told the envoy sent by Tong'eshe: "It has been many years since the Tang Dynasty established diplomatic relations with the Western Turks, and I know very well that the friendship between the two countries is not easy to come by.

However, I heard that the Western Turks are not stable now, so they don't want to put my Tang princess in danger.

The matter of marriage should be discussed after the internal stability of the Turks. ”

After listening to Li Shimin's words, the Western Turkic envoy spoke: "Your Majesty, my Great Khan really admires the Tang Dynasty.

The reason for marrying the princess is to learn the Tang culture at all times, and I hope that His Majesty will marry for the sake of the Great Khan's sincerity. ”

Li Shimin said: "There is no need to discuss the matter of marriage, I only hope that the Turks will be stable as soon as possible, so as not to affect the trade routes of various countries, and then cause more contradictions." ”

The envoy said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, that Desire Valley is an ignorant and arrogant person, and now that he is not subject to the king, my Great Khan will definitely get rid of him as soon as possible." ”

Li Shimin said: "If this is really the case, I am very relieved. ”

The envoy said: "Now that the Great Khan of my family has just succeeded to the throne, I also ask Your Majesty to reward an edict to canonize the Great Khan of my family." ”

Li Shimin nodded and said, "I will arrange for the officials of the Ministry of Rites to go to the Turks to read the holy decree, and you can go back and wait in peace." ”

After the envoy got Li Shimin's promise, his heart settled down a lot.

The main purpose of his visit this time was to ask Li Shimin for a canonized edict.

As long as Li Shimin is willing to give, it means that the Tang Dynasty recognizes the dominance of its own khan.

In this way, the Khan of the family will be able to exercise his rights boldly.

In this way, it is much easier to deal with the Desire Valley Set.

The only regret is that the Tang Dynasty refused to marry a princess, otherwise the position of the Great Khan would have been more stable.

When the envoy left Chang'an, Li Shimin also rewarded a large number of gifts in return.

However, most of them are industrial products produced by Li Zhi's workshop.

It seems to be a high value, but it doesn't cost much at all.

That's where industrial products come in.

Often, a seemingly exquisite and precious item is actually just the product of some low-level raw materials after synthesis.

And the party that owns the synthesis technology is often able to make huge profits from it.

Now, because of the emergence of Li Zhi, Datang can take the lead on the road of industrialization.

But no matter how miraculous Li Zhi is, he can't change nature.

So just when everything was going well in all aspects of Datang, a drought with a wide range of effects came to the land of Datang again.

In the middle of the summer of the ninth year of Zhenguan, a total of 24 prefectures in Jiannan and Hedong reported drought conditions one after another.

Li Shimin summoned a group of ministers to the Taiji Hall to discuss disaster relief matters.

This time, Li Tai once again got the opportunity to listen to the government of the DPRK due to his outstanding performance in the past year.

Li Chengqian, Li Tai and Li Zhi brothers appeared in the Taiji Hall at the same time again.

Wang Jue, the head of the household department, first informed the ministers of the state capitals affected by the disaster in the two places.

Among them, ten prefectures such as Songzhou, Jiaozhou, Dangzhou, and Yuanzhou were affected by the disaster in Jiannan Province.

In Hedong Province, as many as 14 states such as Yunzhou, Ulzhou, Shuozhou, and Daizhou were affected.

After Wang Jue announced the state capital affected by the disaster, Li Shimin said: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is the last growth period of crops everywhere.

If the situation continues, it may lead to a serious reduction in production or even a loss of harvest.

I want to send someone to supervise the disaster relief, I don't know if you have a candidate? ”

After Li Shimin's words fell, there was no movement in the hall for a while.

This kind of thing is generally only qualified by a few prime ministers and secretaries of various ministries.

Others are just waiting for the outcome of these bigwigs' deliberations.

If you use yourself, pat your chest to show that you accept it, and it is better if you don't use yourself.

After being silent for a while, the Imperial Historian Wen Yanbo spoke: "The minister recommends supervising the Imperial Shi Ma Zhou, and supervising the Imperial Shi Xiao Yi to be divided into two places to supervise disaster relief matters. ”

If this happens, the Imperial Historical Observatory and the Supervision Yuan will definitely be released.

So Wen Yanbo first opened his mouth to recommend the two.

Li Shimin nodded after listening to Wen Yanbo's recommendation.

Among the two, Xiao Yi is versatile and resourceful, and can adapt to changes.

And Ma Zhou is loyal and upright, can conduct in-depth analysis in case of trouble, and is also a good candidate.

Fang Xuanling and others also agreed with the two of them, so they agreed that the two of them would take people to the two places as the main envoys.

Just when Li Shimin was about to open his mouth to announce the appointment of the two, Li Zhi suddenly stood up.

I only heard him speak: "Father, the son asks to go to Hedong for disaster relief." ”

Li Shimin said suspiciously: "What is the best plan for Wu'er? ”

Li Zhi said: "Erchen has no magic plan for the time being, but Erchen wants to do his best for the people of Hedong." ”

Li Shimin asked, "Why do you have this idea?" ”

Li Zhi said: "The fief of the sons is in the east of the river, since you have taken the local food, you should know how to be grateful." ”

Li Zhi's words were high-sounding, but in fact, he didn't think about these at all.

The disaster in Hedong Province was definitely terrible for Li Zhi.

Although his fiefdom and state were not affected, the surrounding situation was not optimistic.

Once the disaster situation in various places is too serious, a large number of people will definitely flee to Taiyuan for refuge.

However, there are many mountains and valleys in Hedong, and it is very difficult for people to evacuate safely.

If it is not handled well, unexpected disasters are likely to occur.

At this time, if he didn't go over to see it in person, he was really a little uneasy.

Li Zhi took the initiative to apply to go to Hedong for disaster relief, which suddenly made Li Tai, who was standing aside, a little anxious.

Now the eldest brother Li Chengqian has been in charge of the country many times, and his handling of government affairs is well organized, which is quite appreciated by his father.

And the ninth brother has repeatedly performed miraculous feats, and his official position is already equivalent to Zaifu.

Only he is still showing nothing.

If this matter falls behind the ninth brother, I don't know when there will be another chance.

Thinking of this, he also stepped forward and said: "Father, my son is willing to go to Jiannan for disaster relief, thinking that my father will share his worries." ”