Although it was a traditional entertainment show for the nobles to order samurai to fight and kill at banquets, it was different today.
Li Qinzai suddenly understood that the Prime Minister of Tubo could not do meaningless things.
It was an excuse to order people to fight for fun. What Lu Dongzan wanted to know was what the quality of the two hundred troops brought by Li Qinzai was.
Lu Dongzan may not necessarily kill Li Qinzai, but he must know that if he decides to kill him, how many kilograms of troops Li Qinzai brings and how many troops can be used to kill him without fail.
After thinking about this clearly, Li Qinzai still had a smile on his face, but his back was unknowingly soaked with cold sweat.
As expected, the old guy has a lot of money. No wonder he has been the Prime Minister of Tubo for decades.
"I admire this victorious warrior very much. We Tubo people have always admired heroes. Those who can survive a duel are heroes. I would like to offer you a glass of wine. Warriors must never refuse." Lu Dongzan stood up and held his hands in his hands. Jiuzhan smiled.
Old Wei didn't move or speak. He stood motionless and expressionless, not even looking at him.
Lu Dongzan held the wine cup in both hands, his smile a little stiff.
Li Qinzai smiled: "Old Wei, give the Prime Minister some face."
Old Wei then cupped his fists at Li Qinzai in response, then raised his sleeves and wiped the blood on his face, stepped forward and took Lu Dongzan's wine cup, drank it all in one gulp, and handed it back to him with one hand.
"The emperor of the Tang Dynasty is truly famous for his great literary and martial arts skills. I have learned deeply from this warrior." Lu Dongzan said with a smile.
He didn't seem to care about the failure of the duel just now. He just regarded it as a small show to entertain and didn't care about the ending of the show.
Li Qinzai also smiled and said: "I'm so ridiculous. To be honest, this warrior is the most skilled among my followers. Otherwise, I wouldn't have selected him for a duel. If I lose the face of the Tang Dynasty, I will be accused when I return to Chang'an." of."
Lu Dongzan smiled noncommittally and said, "Uncle Li is too modest. It is my honor to meet young heroes like Uncle Li today."
As he said this, Lu Dongzan suddenly changed the topic and said: "We, Tubo, are now unstoppable and are about to occupy the entire territory of Tuyuhun. I have a merciless request here, and I would also like to ask Uncle Li to play to the emperor of the Tang Dynasty."
"Please tell me, Prime Minister."
Ludongzan pondered for a moment and said: "My Tubo Zangpumang Songmangzan has passed the weak crown this year. My grandfather Songtsen Gampo is a virtuous person and has great admiration for your country's riches and cultural treasures. I hold the position of Prime Minister and take my place on my behalf." Regent Zanpu, is willing to propose marriage to the Tang Dynasty on behalf of Zanpu, and ask the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty to marry the princess, so that the two countries can have lasting friendship and no war for a hundred years."
Li Qinzai took a long time to digest it before coming back to his senses, and couldn't help but be surprised.
Su Dingfang has led the army and is on the way to Tuyuhun. Seeing that the war between Tang Dynasty and Tubo is inevitable, this old guy has the nerve to ask Datang to marry a princess?
How thick-skinned to say this.
Reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles. After a trip, I realized that Li Qinzai was too shy and ignorant before.
Li Qinzai said without hesitation: "I'm afraid you are thinking nonsense... Well, I mean, the Prime Minister's idea is really wonderful, and most people would never think of it."
Lu Dongzan's eyes flashed and he smiled and said, "So, County Uncle Li also agrees?"
Li Qinzai's smile suddenly faded: "It's completely impossible."
"Why?"
"In the 15th year of Zhenguan, Songtsen Gampo, the leader of Tubo, went to Bohai to marry Princess Wencheng. It was a legend for the ages and is still talked about by the subjects of the Tang Dynasty and Tibet, but..."
"The act of peace was a goodwill move by the Tang Dynasty towards neighboring countries. But now the Tubo often plunders our borders with the Tang Dynasty. Just a few days ago, the Tibetan army also harassed Songzhou and Minzhou in our Datang Dynasty."
Li Qinzai bared his teeth and smiled at Lu Dongzan and said: "While robbing our city and money, we are asking the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty to marry a princess. Prime Minister, we cannot let Tubo take advantage of everything in the world."
Lu Dongzan was not embarrassed at all, and still smiled and said: "What Bingfeng pointed out is unavoidable misunderstanding. The attack on Songzhou and Minzhou was the work of Tubo's bravery, not my order. The begging to marry the princess is to maintain good relations between the two countries for generations. The marriage between Songtsan Gampo and Princess Wencheng was a match made in heaven. The Qin and Jin Dynasties were so good that I also asked Uncle Li to convey the sincerity of Tubo."
Li Qinzai shook his head: "Prime Minister, to be honest, even if I inform Chang'an of your wishes, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty will probably not agree. I have a way to allow the two countries to continue to have good relations for generations."
"Want to hear it fly."
"The good relations between the two countries are based on courtesy, and the same goes for marriage. In the fifteenth year of Zhenguan, I married a princess from the Tang Dynasty. Now it's time for Tubo to return the favor. Why don't I ask the Prime Minister to choose a Tubo princess to marry me? The prince of the Tang Dynasty."
"It is not modest to say that I, the princes of the Tang Dynasty, are gentle gentlemen who are well-read in poetry and literature, handsome and elegant. The princess of your country will not suffer any injustice when she marries to the Tang Dynasty. The exchanges between our two countries will bring more blessings." A story that will last forever, the Prime Minister's prestige and reputation in Tubo will reach new heights again."
Lu Dongzan finally couldn't keep smiling. He didn't expect that the young Tang envoy would be so difficult to deal with. With his glib words, not only was Tubo unable to marry the Tang princess, but he also had to pay for a Tubo princess.
Lu Dongzan frowned and said: "However, since ancient times, the princesses of the Central Plains have made peace with neighboring countries. How can there be any reason for neighboring countries to marry princesses?"
Li Qinzai didn't raise his eyebrows and said calmly: "The princess of the Central Plains Dynasty deserves to marry far away? Which law says that? When the emperor ascended the throne, there will be a new atmosphere. From now on, the rules will change. If you want to get married, you can marry the princess yourself. I There are so many princes in the Tang Dynasty, we will marry as many as you give us, and we guarantee that we will not fail."
At this point in the banquet, the atmosphere finally became a little cold.
Lu Dongzan's face was gloomy and he didn't say anything. Li Qinzai was cutting the deer meat in front of him with a dagger heartlessly, and neither of them paid attention to the other.
After a long time, Li Qinzai was finally full. He took out a handkerchief and wiped his mouth. He said, "Thank you for the hospitality. It tastes good. I'm full. Haha."
Lu Dongzan forced out a smile: "As long as Uncle Li is satisfied."
Li Qinzai said: "I am here for the first time, so I would like to ask the Prime Minister to take the trouble to arrange a place to stay. It is best to arrange the camp next to the Prime Minister's handsome tent. I can also have long talks with the Prime Minister day and night to enhance the friendship between you and us."
Lu Dongzan sneered, I'm afraid you're not thinking about shit.
Next to my handsome tent lives an envoy from a foreign country and two hundred highly skilled men. If I fart in the middle of the night, you will smell it and come to kill me.
Li Qinzai was about to say goodbye and leave the commander's tent when he suddenly stopped, turned around and said with a smile: "I heard that your army has reached the border of the Tang Dynasty and will use Qinghai Lake as the boundary to divide Tuguhun into two parts. In less than half a month, they will occupy the entire Tuguhun." territory?"
Lu Dongzan was stunned and said, "What do you think Mr. Li has to say?"
Li Qinzai chuckled: "I don't want to take it seriously. I just want to advise the Prime Minister. Before swallowing Tuyuhun, you'd better discuss it with the Tang Dynasty. Otherwise, I'm afraid your country will not be so smooth."
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