Afternoon, Taiji Palace.
Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin, Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, and Wei Zheng were discussing important matters.
This was an eventful time. The imperial court was busy with disaster relief and testing the new species of sweet potatoes.
On the other hand, they had to be wary of the Turkic barbarians 'retaliation.
After Mu Chen's battle, the Turks had become much more obedient.
However, this was only a temporary measure and could not truly restrain the ambitions of the Turkic barbarians.
No one knew when the Turkic barbarians would launch another large-scale attack on the Great Tang's borders.
On the other hand, the Tibetan envoys were coming to the capital to meet the emperor.
However, in Li Shimin's opinion, the Tibetan people were definitely not as simple as he had imagined. There were some signs of ill intentions.
"Your Majesty, the Tibetan envoy has arrived at the palace gates and is waiting to see Your Majesty!”
At this moment, outside Taiji Palace, a young eunuch said in a low voice.
"Hmm? Tibetan envoy?" Li Shi Min was stunned.
Not only him, even Cheng Yaojin and the others were shocked.
In the past, when Tubo came to the capital to worship, they would send someone to inform them when they were a hundred miles away from Chang 'an. After entering Chang' an, they would first find a hotel to stay and go to the palace.
They would only enter the palace after Li Shi Min summoned them.
These were all normal procedures that had never been broken.
However, this time was very different from the past. They did not even greet him and directly came to the Imperial Palace to ask for a meeting?
"Why did these Tubo barbarians suddenly enter the palace?”Cheng Yaojin frowned.
"Your Majesty, there must be a demon in this situation. I'm afraid the Tibetan envoy has ill intentions!”Du Ruhui also frowned.
Li Shi Min nodded. Actually, even without them saying it, he knew it in his heart.
The sudden visit of the Tibetan envoy was indeed somewhat illogical.
Of course, this had a lot to do with the fact that their influence in Tubo had grown day by day in recent years, and their territory had grown larger by the day.
In modern terms, as their strength grew, they became stronger day by day.
The Tibetans didn't care about the Great Tang and Li Shimin.
"Your Majesty, there are no rules. If Your Majesty can personally summon this Tibetan envoy for a visit, it will damage the prestige of our Great Tang. Why don't Your Majesty personally send two important officials to meet this Tibetan envoy and investigate the situation before making a decision?”Fang Xuanling pondered for a moment before saying.
"That's right, Lord Fang's meaning is exactly what this lowly subject thinks. If His Majesty personally summons us, it will indeed damage the might of our Great Tang. This rule cannot be broken, and this rule cannot be changed!”Wei Zheng said.
Li Shi Min nodded.
"In that case, are you willing to make this trip for me?”
"Hehe, Your Majesty, it's only Old Cheng who can receive those barbarians from Tubo. Let me go!”Cheng Yaojin laughed.
"Zhijie, please calm down. In my opinion, the Tibetans are not putting the Great Tang in their eyes by doing this. Everyone here is an important official of the court. If all of them go, it will seem too grand. Why don't Your Majesty personally choose two lords to summon them?”Fang Xuanling said.
"That's good too. Then let's do it this way. This time, we've summoned the Tibetan envoy and ordered Duke Liang and Duke Lu to go together!”Li Shi Min nodded and directly called out.
Hearing this, Cheng Yaojin stood up with a big laugh. He cupped his hands and bowed."Hahaha, Your Majesty, don't worry. With me, Old Cheng, around, the Tubo barbarians won't be able to cause any big waves!”
"This old minister obeys the decree!" Fang Xuanling stood up and said.
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The Purple Mansion Hall was usually the place where the emperor received foreign envoys.
However, today, the host was not Li Shimin himself.
It was the personally chosen Duke of Lu, Cheng Yaojin, and Duke of Liang, Fang Xuanling.
In the center of the hall, there was a table. Behind the table was the emperor's throne.
However, the throne was empty.
In addition, under Cheng Yaojin's special arrangement, there were two rows of Yulin Royal Guards standing on both sides of the hall.
Each and every one of them was valiant and unyielding, with a large saber at their waists.
Anyone who came in with such a formation would feel their hearts tremble, and a sense of deterrence would emerge from the bottom of their hearts.
"Xuan! The Tibetan envoy is remonstrating!"
A young eunuch stood at the entrance of the Purple Mansion Hall and shouted.
After a while, he heard footsteps coming from outside the hall.
Then, a few Tibetan envoys dressed in strange clothes and with big beards staggered into the hall.
When they saw the Yulin Royal Guards standing on both sides and Cheng Yaojin and Fang Xuanling sitting in the front, the leader frowned.
"The envoy of the Tubo Kingdom, Budate, greets the two lords!”Although Big Beardy was confused, he still made a polite greeting.
Cheng Yaojin and Fang Xuanling laughed as they stood up.
"Special Envoy Buda, no need to stand on ceremony, no need to stand on ceremony!”
"Milords, may I ask why His Majesty the Emperor has yet to appear?”The Tibetan envoy asked.
"Hahaha, Special Envoy Buda Festival? To tell you the truth, the Tang Empire is on its way to prosperity, and there are endless things to do every day. Therefore, His Majesty has something to do and can't summon me in person. But it's fine. I'm Cheng Zhijie, Duke of Lu of the Tang Empire, and this is Fang Xuanling, the famous Duke of Liang. Cheng Yaojin introduced with a big smile.
Hearing this, Buda frowned.
Obviously, he didn't believe Cheng Yaojin's words, and he didn't believe that Li Shimin was busy in the Tang Empire.
However, he was only slightly puzzled for a moment before a smile appeared on his face again.
"So it's Duke Lu, Duke Liang, I've heard a lot about you!”said Budate with a smile.
"Hahaha, envoy, you don't have to be so polite. Come, take a seat!”Cheng Yaojin said.
As soon as he finished speaking, a young eunuch came out from the side with a chair in his hand.
After Bu Da Te sat down, Cheng Yaojin said,""I, Old Cheng, remember that your country had just entered Chang 'an to pay tribute a few months ago. I really don't understand. It's only been half a year.”
"Hahaha, what State Duke Lu said is true. Half a year ago, he did come for tribute, but half a year later, he came for something else!”said Budate.
"Oh?"
"What are you referring to?" Fang Xuanling frowned.”
A bright light flashed in Budate's eyes, and he was silent for a moment.
After a long while, he said,"Marriage!”
"What is it? A marriage alliance?"
When Cheng Yaojin and Fang Xuanling heard this, they were both shocked.
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