"Moreover, the betrothal gift required to marry me, Princess of the Tang Dynasty, should also be extremely generous. I wonder how much Tubo Nazanpu can prepare?"
Without waiting for Shang Nang and Lu Dongzan to speak again, Li Xuan continued: "You have been in Chang'an for so many days. A few days ago, you all saw the incident of Pingyang County Marquis Xue Rengui honoring me, Princess Xiangcheng of the Tang Dynasty.
Got to me!
How much was the dowry given to Princess Xiangcheng by His Majesty the Tang Dynasty?
There are hundreds of cars, five or six villages, and tens of thousands of acres of fields!"
"As for the betrothal gift from the Marquis of Pingyang, do you know what it is? The loyalty of a future top military general of the Tang Dynasty, the territory of a country as big as Goguryeo, and even such sacred items as potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn!"
"Do you think that Songtsen Gampo can bring me such a large betrothal gift to the Tang Dynasty?"
"this……"
Both Shang Nang and Lu Dongzan couldn't help but look stiff.
Not to mention the betrothal gifts that shocked them all, it would be absolutely impossible for them to abandon their clan and live in Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty!
"Huh, if you want to marry my Princess of the Tang Dynasty, Songtsen Gampo doesn't want to pay for it, and he won't come to live in Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty. But do you think my Princess of the Tang Dynasty is so easy to marry?"
Li Xuan's face was full of frost, "If Songtsen Gampo of Tibet can't do this, don't mention it again!"
"This time, I, the king, will let you go for now because of the letter of credence. However, if you dare to mention it casually next time, I will definitely let you taste it. It will be eaten by hungry wolves in the wild.
taste!"
"Thank you, His Highness King Jin!"
Shang Nang and Lu Dongzan nodded hurriedly in response.
Then, remembering something again, Shang Nang and Lu Dongzan looked at each other.
"May I ask His Highness the King of Jin, is the Tang Dynasty really going to launch an army against Tuyuhun?"
“Just nature!”
Li Xuan sneered and said bitterly: "It's just a small barbarian country that invaded our Tang Dynasty again and again. It was in vain that our Tang Dynasty was so kind to them before. They fed unfamiliar wolf cubs and killed everyone in our Tang Dynasty."
When he suddenly rises, he will destroy his country in one fell swoop to relieve the hatred in my heart!"
"Such a small country should be destroyed!"
Shang Nang and Lu Dongzan nodded repeatedly, with expressions of deep understanding on their faces.
"It's just that such a shameless small country is not worth the king's personal action. We can destroy it when we take action!"
"I want to take those Tuyuhun thieves to Chang'an to make amends for their sins, so why bother using your hands?"
Li Xuan glanced at Shang Nang and Lu Dongzan, and said coldly: "Ten days at the latest, when those Tuyuhun thieves have completely relaxed their vigilance, our Tang Dynasty will appoint Li Jing, the acting Duke, as the general manager of the march to the West Sea Road.
British Duke Li Ji was the general manager of the march on Jishi Road, Li Daozong, the king of Rencheng, was the general manager of the march on Shanshan Road, Li Daliang, the governor of Liangzhou, was the general manager of the march on Qiemo Road, Gong Cheng Zhijie of Su State was the general manager of the march on Chishui Road, and Li Xiaogong, the prince of Hejian County, was the general manager of the march on Yanze Road.
Marching Commander!
This time, the six armies will come out together to completely destroy the thief country Tuyuhun!"
"Six Route Army?"
Both Shang Nang and Lu Dongzan were shocked.
"This is natural. Now that our Tang Dynasty has strong soldiers and horses, the small country of Tuyuhun dares to invade our Tang Dynasty again. If its country cannot be destroyed, where will the power of our Tang Dynasty be?"
Li Xuan's face was full of pride.
However, there was a hint of unwillingness in his words.
Shang Nang and Lu Dongzan were deeply trusted by Songtsen Gampo, and they were most proficient in observing words and emotions and understanding people's hearts.
"His Royal Highness the King of Jin is so brave. This time the Tang army attacked the traitorous country of Tuyuhun, His Highness the King of Jin did not go out?"
"snort!"
Hearing this, Li Xuan snorted coldly, as if he didn't want to open a certain pot.
"Tuyuhun is a small country, why does the king need me to take action?"
"Yes, yes, His Royal Highness the King of Jin is invincible. A small country like Tuyuhun is not worthy of the King of Jin personally leading his troops on an expedition!"
Lu Dongzan immediately looked like a bitch.
Li Xuan just glanced at him indifferently and said coldly: "What else do you want?"
"ah?"
Shang Nang and Lu Dongzan were both stunned and did not react for a moment.
"If nothing happens, just leave!"
With that said, Li Xuan stood up first.
"You are the envoys of Tubo. It is against the rules to meet with the king privately for a long time!"
At this time, Shang Nang and Lu Dongzan finally understood.
He quickly stood up and saluted Li Xuan.
"Your Majesty, please retire!"
Li Xuan nodded slowly, and at the same time said to the steward beside him: "Steward, go and see off the two envoys!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Li Chang responded quickly.
After Shang Nang and Lu Dongzan left, Li Xuan thought for a moment, then went to the study, wrote a memorial, and asked the chief historian Chu Suiliang to submit the memorial to Taiji Palace.
The next day.
As expected, the report of King Jin's memorial spread throughout Chang'an.
Especially Honglu Guesthouse, they know it in detail.
"A princess of the Tang Dynasty never marries outside...the betrothal gift of a princess of the Tang Dynasty...the Prince Consort of the Tang Dynasty..."
After listening to the report from their subordinates, Shang Nang and Lu Dong Zan Ou couldn't help but have strange expressions on their faces.
"Prime Minister, this memorial from King Jin is completely aimed at us!" Lu Dongzan was a little surprised.
"According to the cautious temperament of the King of Jin, this matter is natural!"
Shang Nang looked like he had known it for a long time, and said very calmly: "As Tubo envoys, we actually visited the King of Jin in person for the second time. It took so long. The King of Jin would naturally explain it to the Emperor of Tang Dynasty.
It’s clear why we are leaving!”
"I see!"
Hearing this, Lu Dongzan nodded with understanding.
"Prime Minister, do we still need to meet with the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and request him to marry the Princess of the Tang Dynasty?"
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"It's natural!"
Shang Nang said in a low voice: "We are here this time to ask the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty to marry the Princess of the Tang Dynasty on the orders of abandoning Zong Nongzan. No matter what the result is, we will report to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty."
Understand my intention to abandon the clan and praise you!"
"The great minister is wise!"
Lu Dongzan praised quickly.
Shang Nang nodded lightly with a complacent expression, then looked helpless.
"It's a pity that these foreign envoys like us want to enter the palace to meet the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and we need to ask for permission for many days!"
"The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is too neglectful of us and other foreign envoys!"
Lu Dongzan said a little angrily.
"Be careful!"
Shang Nang said quickly.
"Ever since the Tang Dynasty conquered the Turks, the Tang Dynasty has treated foreign envoys such as us as dispensable. Now, the Tang Dynasty has also attacked the countries such as Japan and Goguryeo. It has treated foreign envoys such as us as dispensable.
I don't care even more.
If you offend the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, I will be waiting in Chang'an for fear of risking my life!"
"We are envoys from foreign countries, how dare they do this?" Lu Dongzan was a little disbelieving.
"But in the eyes of these Tang people, we are just barbarian hozens!"
Shang Nang said helplessly, he lived decades longer than Lu Dongzan, and he also knew better than Lu Dongzan the attitude of the Tang people towards foreigners like them!
"The proud and arrogant Tang people..."
Lu Dongzan also had a face filled with resentment!