Zhao Youlin wants to marry Li Tingxue.
This news is really shocking.
And what was even more shocking than this was that Zhao Youlin was willing to pay such a high price for this.
Should we call him infatuated or stupid?
Wei Zheng took the lead and said: "If Zhao Youlin is really willing to do this, I think the princess should marry him."
He spoke, and those behind him did not hesitate.
One by one, they began to express their opinions to Li Shimin.
Of course, most of them agree that Li Tingxue should be married to Zhao Youlin.
The remaining people didn't disapprove, they just felt that there was a conspiracy behind Zhao Youlin's sudden concession.
At this time, Li Shimin also felt a little worried.
After all, Li Tingxue was Li Chengqian's untouchable bottom line.
At that time, he wanted to marry Li Tingxue to the Northern Desert Turks. At nearly nine years old, he looked like he was going to fight for her.
Nowadays, Li Chengqian's wings are really strong.
If I want to marry Li Tingxue to a foreign country, wouldn't I be forcing this kid to fall out with me?
But think about it differently.
It would be quite appropriate to send this thorn in my side to the Western Turks in exchange for decades of peace in the Tang Dynasty's border areas, and to gain an ally...
Li Shimin hesitated again and again, but still fixed his gaze on Changsun Wuji: "Changsun, what do you think of this?"
I?
Changsun Wuji couldn't help but smile bitterly.
How could he not know what Li Shimin was planning?
Nothing more than wanting to kick the ball to his side and let himself take the blame.
Changsun Wuji came out and said: "Your Majesty, I feel that this matter is related to many things between the Tang Dynasty and the Western Turks. We should not make a decision too early. In my humble opinion, we should take a long-term approach..."
This is nothing more than telling Li Shimin.
Don't try to fool me, I won't take the blame.
Li Shimin was disappointed and felt helpless.
He looked directly at Cheng Yaojin who was standing on the other side looking at the floor and said, "Zhijie, what do you think?"
"ah?"
"Me? I don't have any opinion."
Cheng Yaojin's head shook like a rattle.
"I just feel that the relationship between the princess and His Highness King Qin is quite good. I should ask His Highness King Qin first about this matter."
When these words were said, Li Shimin was unhappy at the time.
"how?"
"Zhijie thinks that I need to see that kid's face before I want to do anything?"
Um……
Isn't it?
Cheng Yaojin complained secretly in his heart.
But in person, he couldn't say that.
He raised his hands to Li Shimin and said with a smile: "Of course I didn't mean that. It's just that His Highness King Qin is His Majesty's eldest son. His Majesty had already intended to allow His Highness King Qin to participate in the court meeting."
"Instead of waiting for the opportunity, it is better to take advantage of this time and let His Highness King Qin make a decision. It will be regarded as a test for His Majesty..."
Yo ho...
In the final analysis, it is Cheng Yaojin who will find the steps for him.
The meaning of his words was clearly to lift the ball to Li Chengqian's side.
At that time, whether Li Chengqian agrees or not, he will no longer have to take the blame.
Thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but feel enlightened.
only……
With his character, he would definitely not agree...
Before Li Shimin could speak, Wei Zheng on the side said: "General Cheng, what you said is a bit irresponsible."
"Based on the relationship between His Highness the King of Qin and the princess, he will definitely choose the princess, not for the sake of the country."
"If there is another turmoil at the border, will you, General Cheng, be responsible, or will His Highness be responsible?"
Wei Zheng sneered and said: "I'm afraid that in the end, it will be the people of the Tang Dynasty who suffer..."
"Your Majesty, I feel that no matter what, the princess should marry to the Western Turks."
"In this way, not only will Datang's northwest border regain decades of stability and peace, but it will also allow Datang to gain a strong ally."
"And what Zhao Youlin is talking about is not just forming an alliance, but also surrendering to the Tang Dynasty."
After saying this, he cupped his hands towards Li Shimin and said: "Your Majesty, you must put the overall situation first and the people of the world first..."
Wei Zheng never leaves any room for Li Shimin when he speaks.
At this moment, he had completely set Li Shimin up.
As a result, the steps Cheng Yaojin had just found for him were immediately dug up by Wei Zheng.
At this moment, Li Shimin felt unhappy.
He looked directly at Wei Zheng and said, "Then according to Wei Aiqing's opinion, the princess should be married to the Western Turks no matter what?"
"Exactly!"
Wei Zheng looked upright.
Seeing this scene, Li Shimin couldn't help but sigh secretly.
This time, I'm afraid I'm really going to offend that kid...
Just when Li Shimin was about to agree, the guards outside came in again.
"Report to Your Majesty, the eldest grandson is rushing outside the palace to ask for an audience!"
he?
Why is he back?
Li Shimin waved his hand and said: "Xuan!"
Not long after, Changsun Chong stepped into the main hall.
After coming in, he knelt down on his knees facing Li Shimin and shouted: "My lord, Changsun Chong, bow to your majesty, long live my emperor, long live, long live..."
"No gift!"
Li Shimin waved his hand casually and said, "Didn't you go to Yumen Pass in the northwest with Qian'er? Why did you suddenly come back?"
"According to the order of His Highness the King of Qin, I specially returned to Chang'an City to deliver a letter home."
As he spoke, Changsun Chong took out a foot-long bamboo tube from his arms.
He opened the bamboo tube, and what was inside was the poem written by Li Chengqian.
Seeing this scene, Li Shimin did not hesitate. He glanced at Eunuch Zhou beside him.
Eunuch Zhou understood immediately, walked up to Changsun Chong, and handed the bamboo tube with both hands to Li Shimin for review.
Li Shimin didn't look up, he just waved his hand and said, "You can just read it out."
"yes……"
After Eunuch Zhou nodded in agreement, he began to read the above content aloud.
"The bright moon of the Qin Dynasty passed the Han Dynasty, and the people who marched thousands of miles have not yet returned."
"But the flying generals of Dragon City are here, and I don't teach Hu Ma to cross the Yin Mountains."
"The horse is newly riding on a white jade saddle. After the battle, the moon is cold on the battlefield."
"The sound of the iron drums at the top of the city is still vibrating, and the blood of the golden sword in the box is still wet."
As Eunuch Zhou finished speaking, not to mention the ministers in the room, even his own face turned red with the anger in his heart.
Li Shimin couldn't help but sigh: "What this guy writes is really getting better and better..."
Eunuch Zhou pursed his lips, glanced at Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, here is His Highness's letter from home. Do you still want to read it?"
Li Shimin raised his hand and said: "Read it!"
After looking at the content above, Eunuch Zhou hesitated for a moment, then imitated Li Chengqian's tone and began to read.
"My son, I don't hope to be rich and powerful in this life. I only hope that one day, the Tang Dynasty will no longer be like the previous dynasty, which ceded land to the barbarians, paid compensation to the barbarians, and begged for surrender with daughters and gold and silver."
"For this reason, my son is willing to go to war for his father and bury himself on the battlefield."
"If I can contribute to the great Tang Dynasty, it doesn't matter if I die."
"There is an old saying that the emperor guarded the country, the king died in the country, and the Tang Dynasty established the country with force. All the barbarians in the four directions who dared to call themselves soldiers were killed."
"I don't hope that the imperial sister will marry noble, I only hope that the imperial sister can wear the colorful clothes of my Tang Dynasty and marry my son of the Tang Dynasty!"
To be honest, Li Chengqian knew Li Shimin very well.
He also knew very well what Li Shimin wanted.
Nothing more than dignity and integrity...
