Ye Xiao was also quite surprised.
In this completely different history, Li Shimin actually planned to get married?
Why do you do this?
There is definitely something hidden in this.
He was determined.
The next second, a line of text flashed across the video screen in front of him.
【Video playback】
It's still the familiar face of Li Shimin. He is about forty years old, but his skin looks fair and he seems to have done a good job in maintaining it.
He sat on the dragon chair and looked at the figure kneeling on the ground in front of him with a condescending look.
This figure was easily recognized by countless investors at the scene with just one glance.
Tubo Prime Minister Ludong praised!
It's just that Lu Dongzan is now wearing a gray brocade robe, his body is trembling and he is kneeling on the ground. He has completely lost the glory he once had.
One thing is still fresh in the minds of all investors.
On that day, Lu Dongzan was full of momentum, neither arrogant nor humble. Even when facing Li Shimin, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he showed no fear.
He even threatened that Li Shimin was determined to have his own way, so Tubo and Tang Dynasty could only meet on the battlefield of Songzhou.
But now.
Lu Dongzan was as embarrassed as a dog!
"Lu Dongzan, have you ever thought about today?"
Li Shimin's expression was cold, and his eyes were like wolves and tigers, and he was staring straight at Lu Dongzan, who was kneeling on the ground in front of him, with a look of fear and uneasiness on his face.
Lu Dongzan felt bitter in his heart.
The Tibetan army was unstoppable.
Even if the Tang Dynasty faced off, it would suffer a big loss.
But the result is.
Just less than a month.
Tubo was defeated.
Lead Li Jing to decide the outcome in one battle!
Tubo lost one hundred thousand troops!
That’s a whole hundred thousand!
Thinking about it, Lu Dongzan, the Prime Minister of Tibet, felt like his heart was bleeding.
Why is this happening!
How could Datang be so powerful!
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"
Lu Dongzan burst into tears, crying so hard that he almost fainted.
Seeing such video footage, Ye Xiao could generally understand why Tubo was defeated so miserably.
If it is based on the original history.
Li Shimin did not pay much attention to the newly rising power of Tubo at all, and also believed that Tubo posed a different threat to the Tang Dynasty.
Therefore, Li Shimin did not care about Tubo.
In Li Shimin's eyes, only Xue Yantuo in the north, Goguryeo in the northeast, and Western Turks in the northwest should be taken seriously by the Tang Dynasty.
but.
History has been changed.
Investors intervene.
History has changed beyond recognition.
This time, Li Shimin attached great importance to Tubo and even sent Li Jing, a war god of the Tang Dynasty who was victorious in every battle.
How can Tubo be invincible?
"Hahaha!"
Seeing Lu Dongzan crying, Li Shimin showed no sympathy at all on his face. On the contrary, he burst out laughing, feeling very happy and relieved.
"Tell me! I'll wait and see what you Tubo plans to do next!"
His tone was calm.
"Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, our Tubo army has been defeated this time. We, the Tibetans, are willing to surrender to the Tang Dynasty forever, become a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty, and pay tribute to the Tang Dynasty every year."
Lu Dongzan clenched his fingers into fists and said these words in frustration.
But he still had his own plans in his heart.
As long as Tubo continues to develop and grow stronger.
Tubo will definitely become stronger, and then there will be no need to look at the face of the Tang Dynasty.
But now, Tubo definitely wants to behave with its tail between its legs.
All the civil and military officials in the court also gasped, with expressions of surprise and surprise on their faces.
They really did not expect that Tubo would be so enlightened and would express such conditions.
These conditions were indeed too generous for Datang.
Subject state!
Pay tribute!
These two points also touched on Li Shimin's heart.
It also made Li Shimin very satisfied.
But, people are always greedy.
Even Li Shimin, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, was no exception.
He wanted to obtain more and more benefits from Tubo.
"These are far from enough. My Tang army has spent a lot of money fighting your Tubo this time. You Tubo should also be responsible for a series of expenses incurred by this army."
Li Shimin said without saltiness.
"Swish!"
Hearing Li Shimin's words, Lu Dongzan's face turned dark.
Li Shimin was simply talking like a lion.
Can Tibet be responsible for military expenditures?
Because, Lu Dongzan thought with his toes and could understand that this was definitely an astronomical figure.
If this is the case, Tibet will be responsible for it.
Then, Tubo will definitely not be able to rise within ten years, no, within a hundred years.
Could he agree to such ridiculous conditions from Li Shimin?
I won’t agree, I won’t agree!
"Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, no, absolutely no, Tubo's national power..."
Lu Dongzan wanted to object.
"I am the Son of Heaven, and what I say is true to my word. You cannot object."
Li Shimin said expressionlessly, "And as compensation, I promise to make peace with you in Tubo!"
Originally, Lu Dongzan was suffering from severe angina and had the urge to vomit blood, but what Li Shimin said next made his eyes light up.
After Tubo was defeated, could they still make peace with the Tang Dynasty?
Is there really such a good thing?
For a moment, he felt both happy and worried.
The ministers at the scene also had faces full of astonishment. What kind of wishful thinking did His Majesty have? They couldn't figure it out at all.
Not only them, but also the investors watching the video couldn't figure out what Li Shimin was thinking.
The emperor’s heart is truly unpredictable!
"Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, are you really willing to make peace with Tubo?"
Lu Dongzan's tone was trembling.
"I have said it before, and I keep my word!"
Li Shimin's tone was calm.
"Thank you Emperor Tang."
Lu Dongzan thanked him repeatedly.
"It's just that I heard from Lu Dongzan that you are extremely intelligent. But I have three test questions. If you can answer them correctly, I will let my beloved daughter, Princess Xinxing, marry your Tubo Zanpu."
Li Shimin really just refuses to say anything shocking.
As soon as these words were spoken, all the civil and military officials in the court were completely shocked.
Your Majesty actually wants the princess to marry far away from Tibet for marriage.
Your Majesty is too cruel!
Princess Xinxing is your Majesty’s beloved daughter.
this……
The courtiers were in disbelief, but they still showed a very honest side.
This is a royal matter and also His Majesty's matter, and they, outsiders, are not allowed to interfere.
Lu Dongzan was already smiling from ear to ear.
He thinks he is extremely wise.
Not to mention three exam questions, even if Li Shimin, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, asked eight or ten exam questions, he could solve them easily!
"In three days, I will personally test you. Will you be willing to give you three days to prepare?"
Li Shimin's eyes narrowed slightly, and a playful look flashed in his eyes.
Lu Dongzan could tell that this test question was definitely not simple.
But he is very confident.
He will definitely be able to answer all three test questions correctly.
"The Prime Minister of Tubo is willing to accept the examination of the Emperor of Tang Dynasty."
Lu Dongzan straightened his back and answered.
"Li Shimin is going to lose! I know this Lu Dongzan before. He is extremely intelligent and resourceful. He solved the three test questions effortlessly!"
The investors' faces were full of worry. They had already imagined Lu Dongzan solving the exam questions in their minds.
Ye Xiao's expression was also a little unnatural.
Is this history repeating itself?
Historically, Lu Dongzan also solved Li Shimin's exam questions.
Well, I'm afraid it can really be solved this time.
Is it true that history cannot be changed?
Ye Xiao couldn't help but think about it.
A line of text also flashed across the video screen.
Three days passed.
Li Shimin met with Lu Dongzan.
Many officials were also present, as if to witness whether Lu Dongzan could solve the three test questions.
"Please ask the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty to propose a question."
Lu Dongzan was full of confidence. Although he was short in stature and old, he had worked hard in the past three days. He also thought of the test questions Li Shimin asked, which were definitely very tricky and difficult.
But he is not afraid.
He comes prepared!
He will definitely have the last laugh!
Tubo and Tang Dynasty were destined to make peace.
"This first test question involves using silk thread to pass through the nine-curved jade."
Li Shimin came up with a question.
"It's so easy!"
The courtiers exclaimed, and they were also surprised that Li Shimin's test questions were too easy.
"That's it! Threading a needle and thread, you can ask a famous woman to do it, and it can be done easily."
Investors became uneasy and thought that Li Shimin would definitely pose a very difficult problem.
Unexpectedly, this question is so simple.
On the other hand, Lu Dongzan's expression was calm and composed, his eyes slightly narrowed.
It seemed that he vaguely felt that the first test question was not that simple.
In the blink of an eye, at Li Shimin's order, a palace maid brought up a tray.
On the exquisite tray is placed a thin line that is so subtle that it is difficult to detect, and next to the thin line is a piece of nine-curved jade with graceful curves, uniform color and delicate color.
But a small hole can be seen on this nine-curved jade, and that small hole is too small.
Only then did the ministers gradually understand Li Shimin's intentions.
This is clearly an attempt to embarrass Nanlu Dongzan.
Investors who watched the video also had expressions of realization on their faces.
So that's what happened.
How can I get through such a small hole?
Ye Xiao was stunned. Could it be that Lu Dongzan's history of cleverly solving difficult problems was about to repeat itself?
"Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, this question can be solved."
He said with a smile.
"Oh, tell me in detail, I'm listening."
Li Shimin looked calm.
"Tie a thin thread around the ant's waist, and then place it on the small hole of the nine-curved jade. This problem can be solved."
Lu Dongzan said.
After all, he personally searched for the ants and carefully tied the thin string around the ant's bite.
As a result, the thin thread was tied lightly, and the ant died.
"this……"
For a moment, Lu Dongzan also looked embarrassed.
"Looking for a big ant."
he explained.
Li Shimin nodded.
He also sent his palace maids and guards to search for the big ant together with Lu Dongzan.
Sure enough, I found a bigger ant, and tied a thin string around the big ant's waist.
"Hoo ho!"
Lu Dongzan blew lightly, and the big ant actually crawled through the small hole of the Nine-curved Jade.
"The first test question is solved."
Lu Dongzan straightened his back and looked confident.
This test question is too easy.
The courtiers present also showed admiration for Lu Dongzan.
Lu Dongzan, the Prime Minister of Tubo, was indeed very wise.
"good!"
Li Shimin also clapped his hands and applauded.
He continued to speak.
"The second question is, one hundred mares and one hundred foals are kept together. How to identify the mother-child relationship between them?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the officials present felt that Li Shimin's test questions were really more difficult than the last.
One hundred mares and one hundred foals are mixed together. How can you tell the relationship between mother and child?
This is too difficult!
On the other hand, investors who watched the video also rushed to speak.
"This question is too easy! Judge by the color of the horse's fur!"
"But what if all the horses have the same coat color?"
"Just use some science and technology!"
“The ancient dynasties didn’t have these kinds of science and technology!”
…
While they were communicating with each other, their eyes also fell on Lu Dongzan in the video screen.
They were also very curious about whether Lu Dongzan could solve such test questions.
History seems to be the same history.
Ye Xiao muttered something secretly in his heart.
Suddenly, Lu Dongzan, who was deep in thought, had a bright smile on his face, and he said excitedly: "This second question can be solved."
"Oh, what's the solution?"
Li Shimin was very curious.
"First separate the mare and foal for a day, and then let the foal deprive it of water and feed for a day. Then the next day, let them out. When the foal is hungry, it will definitely go to the mare. "
Lu Dongzan said with confidence.
"Yeah?"
Li Shimin said two words ambiguously.
On the same day, at the royal horse farm, Li Shimin also sent people to follow Lu Dongzan's method.
Wean the foal off feed and water for one day.
The next day, the sky was clear and the weather was good.
Li Shimin moved to the royal horse farm, surrounded by civil and military officials, as well as the Tibetan Prime Minister Lu Dongzan.
"Lu Dongzan, one day has passed, have you released all these little ponies?"
Li Shimin's tone was calm.
"Yeah."
Lu Dongzan nodded desperately.
As expected, he cracked the second test question easily.
Even the test questions, which were not difficult at all, tried to stump him.
How is this possible.
Soon, one mare after another was released from the stable.
Then came the foals one after another.
Everything seemed to be as Lu Dongzan expected.
One after another, the hungry foals began to look for the mare.
"Hiss!"
The foals made low noises from their mouths, as if they were very hungry, and when they found the mare, they started to gulp down the mare's milk.
"This problem is solved!"
Lu Dongzan grinned.
"not necessarily."
Li Shimin said something.
Lu Dongzan was very confused, but when he took a closer look at the horse farm, he could see that there were several little ponies that looked very stupid, just staying there stupidly, and even worse, they even returned to the horse farm directly. Lying on the ground, he didn't even look for the mare.
Aren't these foals hungry?
How could this be?
It shouldn’t be!
Ludong Chanyuan's eyes widened, and his body trembled slightly.
He has done countless deductions in his mind, and his idea is absolutely unmistakable.
But why is this happening now?
Could it be that the Emperor of Tang Dynasty did something secretly?
Even investors who watched the video were confused.
Just now, they were admiring Lu Dongzan's cleverness, but now what kind of trouble are they going to make?
Why did things evolve to this point?
"I understand! These foals are sick horses!"
"They have no appetite, are listless, and don't like to move. There's something wrong with these foals!"
"Lu Dongzan lost the second question! Lost!"
"This was definitely arranged deliberately by Li Shimin."
…
Investors put on a look of disillusionment.
Even Ye Xiao gradually understood.
The entire situation is in Li Shimin's hands.
Li Shimin wants Lu Dongzan to solve the test questions, so Lu Dongzan will definitely be able to solve the test questions.
But Li Shimin didn't want Lu Dongzan to solve the test questions, so Lu Dongzan had no chance of solving the test questions!
Thunder, rain and dew are all your kindness!
But why did Li Shimin do this?
What is the intended purpose?
The emperor's thoughts are really hard to fathom!
For a moment, Ye Xiao felt sad.
