Yi Nan Khan stood up from the ground again, "Then when can I meet Tian Khan?"
Zhang Yang replied: "Just wait until Tian Khan is free."
Yinan Khan asked again: "We are here to get married."
After talking too much, Zhang Yang looked around, "Is there any tea? I'm thirsty after talking so much."
Xu Jingzong poured tea and handed it to Zhang Yang.
After moistening his mouth, Zhang Yang put down his tea bowl and said, "Marriage? Does Khan have some misunderstanding?"
Yinan Khan clenched his hands into fists, "What misunderstanding?"
"When did His Majesty issue the decree to agree to the marriage? We cannot talk nonsense about what His Majesty did not agree to. We have to ask Your Majesty. When His Majesty is willing to meet the Khan, it will not be too late to discuss this matter."
Outside the yamen of the Ministry of Rites, there were many officials coming and going. People passing by would take a look at the yamen of the Ministry of Rites. The diplomatic relations between Datang and Xue Yantuo were currently being carried out in the yamen.
Yi Nan Khan gritted his teeth, "Now that I can't see Tian Khan, and I can't talk about the marriage, can we just wait like this?"
Zhang Yang frowned and said, "Is Khan anxious?"
"We Xue Yantuo's 200,000 warriors are in Mobei. As long as I give the Khan's order, we can sweep away the Turks!"
Zhang Yang took a breath and said with a scared look, "Two hundred thousand."
Yi Nan Khan smiled coldly.
Zhang Yang looked at Xu Jingzong, "Isn't two hundred thousand powerful?"
Xu Jingzong nodded seriously.
Yinan Khan continued, "We can discuss the marriage with Tian Khan. Tian Khan has decreed that I be named the Great Khan of Mobei and Monan..."
"Wait a minute!" Zhang Yang interrupted, "Your Majesty does have this intention, but the prerequisite is that Xue Yantuo must donate 10,000 cattle and sheep, as well as 30,000 war horses. Dare I ask the Khan where these livestock are?"
Yi Nan Khan was stunned, "They were robbed by the Turks."
Zhang Yang sighed a little discouraged, "I didn't expect that there would be so many twists and turns. Since we don't have these animals to pay tribute, we don't even have the sincerity to submit to the Tang Dynasty. Let alone a marriage, let alone the Great Khan." It’s in place.”
"What did you say!"
Yi Nan Khan stood up again and was about to rush in front of Zhang Yang, his fist already waving.
Li Xiaogong raised his foot and kicked Yi Nan Khan to the ground, and then the officers and soldiers outside the door pressed him to the ground again.
"Did he hurt you?" Li Xiaogong looked Zhang Yang up and down.
"It didn't hurt me, Prince Hejian, don't worry." Zhang Yang said with a smile.
It seemed like the conversation was going nowhere.
Zhang Yang looked at Yi Nan's embarrassment and said, "Khan, why don't you wait until the Tang Dynasty gets all your cattle, sheep and horses back, and when the Turks return all these livestock to the Tang Dynasty, let's talk about this again. How's it going?"
"Ah!" Yinan Khan roared towards Zhang Yang.
"Khan's current mood makes it difficult for us to have a conversation." Zhang Yang looked at Changsun Wuji.
Changsun Wuji nodded.
Zhang Yang said to the two officers and soldiers: "Bring Khan into the post house and take good care of him. He is in a very bad mood now. Don't let him do anything extraordinary, and don't let others disturb Khan's rest." .”
"Here!"
Two officers and soldiers escorted the barbarian Khan out of the yamen of the Ministry of Rites.
"I want to see Tian Khan! Tian Khan will not treat me like this!" Yinan Khan shouted.
"ah!"
Yinan Khan's roar came again from outside, and the sound became farther and farther away.
Still want to see Li Shimin? Li Shimin meets you? It's almost enough to kill you. Don't have high expectations for an emperor like Li Shimin.
Li Shimin initially cooperated with Xue Yantuo to solve the Turks' troubles.
Now that I have finished using you, of course I don’t want to see you, Xue Yantuo, grow bigger.
It is a very foolish thing to have expectations and hopes for such an emperor.
He will crush your hopes and expectations, use up your value, and eat you dry without even wiping his mouth.
Not to mention treating you Xue Yantuo people.
Think of the emperor as a good man and you will be close to death.
Maybe when you die, the emperor will use your head to make a wine flask and your bones to raise his own dogs.
I will eat you to the last bit and use up all your value.
In this feudal dynasty, the emperor can decide your life or death, and can also make you prosperous and wealthy, but don't think that the emperor is kind and will be loyal to you.
Yinan Khan was taken away, and Changsun Wuji stood up and said, "Shilang Zhang, you go to a place with me."
Unable to refuse, Changsun Wuji walked out.
Li Xiaogong whispered: "Go ahead and be careful."
"Prince Hejian, don't worry."
Zhang Yang followed in the footsteps of Changsun Wuji.
All the way out of Zhuque Gate, people were coming and going on Zhuque Street, and you could still hear the shouts of Yinan Khan, who was not far away. He was such a noisy person.
Turning into a corner of Zhuque Street, this is a deserted alley.
Stopped in front of a house. The door was very old and it was not a large house.
Changsun Wuji looked at the house and whispered, "Now you can ask me what I am doing here."
Zhang Yang stood in front of the door, "We have followed Zhao Guogong here. If you have anything to say, just go in and talk about it."
The door opened, and it was a woman who opened the door.
The woman smiled and said: "Mr. Zhao, why are you here today? Please come in quickly."
There was a middle-aged man sitting in the yard, holding a book in his hand. He looked older than Changsun Wuji.
Changsun Wuji bowed and said, "Mr. Zou, we haven't seen you for a long time."
Zhang Gongjin put down the book and said, "It's rare that you come to see me."
Changsun Wuji introduced, "This is Zhang Gongjin, the Duke of Zou who went north to conquer the Turks with General Li Jing."
Zhang Gongjin smiled.
Zhang Yang observed him, and the other party smiled gently. Zhang Gongjin was one of the original planners of the Xuanwu Sect incident. He was even the one who formulated the farming strategy for Li Shimin after Li Shimin ascended the throne from the first year of Zhenguan.
After adopting the policy of farming and accumulating enough food to build up national strength, Li Shimin had the confidence to conquer the Turks in the north.
"Zou Guogong followed Li Jing in the northern expedition to the Eastern Turks to defeat Jieli. He was the commander-in-chief of the march at the time, and he often made clever plans when attacking the Turks. The Eastern Turks could be destroyed, and Xue Yantuo could be where he is today, which is inseparable from Zou Guogong's planning." Changsun Wuji said.
Zhang Gongjin smiled and said, "There is no need to say more about these things."
As he spoke, Zhang Gongjin coughed violently again. His wife was caressing his back. It took a while for Zhang Gongjin to regain his breath.
After sitting down again, Zhang Gongjin sighed, "I'm in bad health, and the future of the country will depend on you."
Changsun Wuji cupped his hands and said, "This is Zhang Yang, the current Minister of Rites."
Zhang Gongjin's face was pale, and his beard on his chin was also white, "I heard that the Tang soldiers were able to take down the Hexi Corridor without bloodshed."
"Shilang Zhang, do you think the court didn't know about the robbery of Xue Yantuo's cattle and sheep?"
Zhang Yang lowered his head, thinking that he couldn't hide this from you old foxes.
Changsun Wuji sighed: "You also need to thank Duke Zou. It was he who exchanged the cattle, sheep and horses outside the pass for the troops and horses that Li Xiaogong put into the Wei Mansion. This is why no clues can be found in Dali Temple."
"Thank you Duke Zou, Duke Zhao for your help."
Zhang Gongjin smiled and said, "It's just a little trick to steal a beam and replace it, it's not worth mentioning. This guy is quite ingenious at a young age. It's normal to be rough in doing things. It's just that he's not careful enough. The whole strategy is pretty good. I just did it for you." It’s just a little polish.”
Seeing Zhang Gongjin's smile, Zhang Yang felt an inexplicable chill in his heart. This guy's smile was very captivating. Even though he was sickly and thin, his eyes were so sharp that it made people feel scared.
After staring at Zhang Yang for a while, Zhang Gongjin looked back and said, "If I am right, Xue Yantuo should be in civil strife at this moment, and he will arrive in Chang'an City within half a month."
Zhang Yang nodded and said: "That should be the case."
Zhang Gongjin stroked his beard and nodded, "Do you still want to use this to control the Turks to achieve the idea of stabilizing the north?"
Zhang Yang still nodded.
Zhang Gongjin thought for a while, "Tuli Khan's son is still young and can indeed be controlled, but have you ever thought about Ashinadur?"
Zhang Yang bowed and said: "Just give the little Khan a reason to kill Duer, and let the little Khan get rid of all the opponents who compete for the position of Khan. One Duer is nothing to be afraid of."
Smiling with satisfaction, Zhang Gongjin couldn't help but nod, "I have already thought about my back-up plan, one link after another. I am also very ambitious and bold. I dare to take the wrong approach. Zhao Guogong has indeed found a good disciple for me. .”
"Brother...disciple?" Zhang Yang took a breath. Changsun Wuji, an old fox, brought me to become his disciple.
Changsun Wuji also smiled and said: "Li Xiaogong is protecting this boy now. I'm afraid that he will end up like Li Xiaogong, a killer. It would be a pity to waste his talent."
Zhang Gongjin smiled and said, "Li Xiaogong is a reliable person, but he can give you too much. He can't give you anything except protecting you."
Zhang Yang felt an inexplicable sadness in his heart, feeling sad for Prince Hejian, "Actually, Prince Hejian is a very nice person. If I didn't serve under Prince Hejian, I wouldn't be the Minister of Rites and the Minister of Zhongshu." Well, thank you two elders for your love."
"Wait a minute." Zhang Gongjin sighed, "I didn't ask you to leave the Ministry of Etiquette, nor did I ask you to stay away from Li Xiaogong. Li Xiaogong's teachings on how you behave and behave have nothing to do with me."
He is still in the Ministry of Rites because of Li Xiaogong and because of his promise to Li Xiaogong. He is a rough man, but he is also an elder worthy of admiration.
If it weren't for Li Xiaogong, Zhang Yang would not want to stay in this court for a moment.
Zhang Gongjin continued, "There is no conflict between me teaching you how to be a good person and doing things with you following Li Xiaogong. Even if you tell him, he will not refuse."
After saying that, Zhang Gongjin coughed violently again.
Changsun Wuji whispered, "Because Duke Zou suffered from a disease during the northern expedition to the Eastern Turks, and it has not been cured yet."
Zhang Yang replied: "You can boil water with pears and sugar, which can also have the effect of moisturizing the lungs."
Zhang Gongjin waved his hand and said, "Mr. Zhao Guo, why don't you accept this kid?"
Changsun Wuji said discouragedly, "This is also your Majesty's intention."
"Shilang Zhang, what do you think?"
"Just call me Xiao Zhang, teacher." Zhang Yang bowed and saluted.
"Hehehe..." Zhang Gongjin stroked his beard and smiled, "Okay, I am Lao Zhang, and you are Xiao Zhang."
He smiled again, his smile was scary. Zhang Yang lowered his head and didn't want his expression to be exposed in front of him. This man had reached a certain level of scheming and had become a spirit.
Zhang Gongjin stepped forward and looked at Zhang Yang, "I don't know how many years I can live. If you have anything to ask, you can come here and ask me. Okay, let's stop here. I'm tired."
After saying that, he returned to his room, supported by his wife carefully.
Changsun Wuji took Zhang Yang out of the house, "I thought you would refuse."
Zhang Yang smiled bitterly. This was Li Shimin's intention. If he refused, it would be no different from resisting.
No matter what, agree first.
Along the way, Changsun Wuji sighed with emotion, "Your Majesty also hopes that Zhang Gongjin can have a successor. His condition is very serious, and I don't know how long he can live. While he still has time to live, you can go and see him more. What you learn is entirely up to you.”
After saying this, Changsun Wuji walked into the Zhuque Gate.
Zhang Yang froze on the spot.
My mind is still a little confused now, so I became a teacher for no reason.
Back at the Ministry of Rites, Zhang Yang did not see Li Xiaogong, but Li Tai and Xu Jingzong were here.
"Khan should thank us for taking such good care of you and giving you medical treatment. You should thank us. How can you think of repaying kindness with enmity? It makes no sense."
Zhang Yang saw that the little fat man was imitating his conversation with Yinan Khan.
"Hahaha!" He laughed loudly after finishing the lesson.
Zhang Yang violently knocked on his forehead.
Li Tai covered the back of his head, "Why did you hit me again?"
"Who asked you to learn how to speak like me?"
"Can't you learn?"
"You imitate your father's speech and see if your father will hit you."
Li Tai thought for a while, "Father will definitely beat me."
After finishing speaking, Li Tai quickly asked, "You looked so awesome just now. You made that Yinan Khan speechless. How did you think of this? Such sharp teeth and sharp mouth are really powerful. I, the King, Can I be as powerful as you?"
Zhang Yang:"……"
"Look at the way Khan's eyes are red with anger, it's so funny, hahaha!"
Li Tai held his stomach and laughed again.
This little fat guy's smile is so low.
"Your Highness, King Wei, if you buy groceries every morning and bargain with people, and argue with people every day until your face turns red, can you do it?"
"really?"
"How will you know if you don't try?"
Seeing the little fat man still sitting here, Zhang Yang was a little impatient, "Your Highness, King Wei, why are you still here? Aren't you going to do hard work in the fief to lose weight?"
"Yes, lose weight! I will go now."
I don’t know what happened to the waterwheel built by Niu Chuang. I plan to go and take a look today.
Zhang Gongjin came to Ganlu Hall and told Li Shimin about the development of the matter, "Your Majesty, everything seems to be going well now."
Li Shimin put down the pen in his hand, "Is that Yi Nan settled now?"
"Already under house arrest."
"Very well, just wait and see what else that kid will do."
(End of chapter)
