After Yang Guang's death, Empress Xiao had been homeless, first captured by Dou Jiande and then taken away by the Turkic Chuluo Khagan.
It had been eight years.
"Your Majesty, the Turks are now leaderless, and many tribes are killing each other for the position of Khan. This general believes that this is the best opportunity for the Great Tang to advance.”Li Jing said.
Li Xuan was deep in thought." Since ancient times, the Turks have been easy to attack but difficult to defend. If you can't defend this place just to succeed in one battle, it will be a waste.”
"Your Majesty, this…"
Li Jing was stunned.
According to the Emperor's meaning, he still wanted to send troops to guard the Turks all year round? This was too crazy.
"The reason why I'm reforming is precisely because what our Great Tang lacks the most is a professional army. The people's livelihood is poor, and the treasury is empty.
Li Xuan waved his hand and said," Minister Li, I'll order you to handle this matter. We won't consider attacking the Turks for now, but we must warn the Turks. I don't care how they kill each other, but if no one brings Empress Xiao here within a month, I will make sure the Turks have no one for a hundred years.”
"Understood!"
Li Jing replied with cupped fists.
Li Xuan raised his head and said,"Since the Tibetan diplomatic mission has arrived, I've sent an edict to summon you for an audience."”
"Xuan! The Tibetan delegation will enter the palace to meet the emperor…"
The eunuch at the door shouted, and the eunuch at the palace gate passed on the message again, word of mouth.
The Tibetan diplomatic mission had arrived.
There were about seven or eight people, and a few eunuchs from the palace were helping to carry the tribute gifts. Most of them were agate, pearls, animal skins, and the like. After all, these things were treasures to the Tibetans.
The leader was the famous Lu Dongzan.
The person who had single-handedly promoted Princess Wencheng's marriage and developed Tubo into a powerful country was deeply valued by Songzan Gambo.
Of course, Lu Dongzan was still an unknown envoy.
" Oh, Great Tang Dynasty Khan, you are like the sun in the sky, shining on the land of the Great Tang. I am here on Zanpu's orders to greet you…"
When they arrived at Taiji Palace, Lu Dongzan and the others placed their arms in front of their chests.""King Zanpu wholeheartedly hoped to become brothers with the Tang Dynasty Khan, allowing Tubo and Tang Dynasty to develop together.”
"I will accept your tribute first.”
Li Xuan disdained being polite with these people. He put on the airs of an emperor and sneered,""Special Envoy Lu Dongzan, you must be tired from the journey, right? My Great Tang has always given preferential treatment to our subjects. I wonder if Lu Dongzan has any opinions on this journey?”
“……”
When Lu Dongzan heard the word 'courtiers,' he felt a little uncomfortable. However, he was a diplomat after all, and he did not show his emotions. He maintained a smile and said,"King Zanpu has praised you as the Sage Khan. We all believe that the Great Tang will shine even brighter in your hands…"
"I wonder if the light of my sun can shine on the land of Tubo?”Li Xuan smiled.
" Sage Khan is too good at joking. Tubo and the Great Tang are brothers. King Zampu's light is naturally equal to yours…"
After all, he was still a diplomat. Lu Dongzan had a glib tongue."King Zanpu is paying his respects to you by giving you two Ferghana Horses and many pearls. I hope that Saint Khan will kindly accept them.”
"In the history of China, do you know what happened to the previous emperor who was praised by you as a Saint Khan?”Li Xuan smiled faintly." His bones are still buried in Yangzhou.”
Everyone knew that Li Er was known as the Heavenly Khan.
However, very few people knew that Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was once known as the Sage Khan.
"Oh no…"
Lu Dongzan was about to explain when Li Xuan interrupted him coldly.""Forget it. This Emperor's title only requires the opinions of the people of the Great Tang. This Emperor doesn't care about your titles. The envoy was tired from the journey, so he should take a rest first.”
"Um…"
Lu Dongzan was stunned. F * ck, why didn't they exchange pleasantries? The important thing had yet to be said.
Lu Dongzan was anxious when he saw the ceremonial officer coming up one after another. He quickly turned around and said,""Esteemed Emperor of the Great Tang, apart from congratulating you, we also wish to convey King Zanpu's thoughts.”
"What do you mean?"
Li Xuanyin's expression darkened, as though he wasn't too interested.
"Since ancient times, Tubo and the Darkhan Dynasty have always been close brothers. Today, our favorite, you, has become the Emperor, and King Zanpu wishes to make a marriage alliance with the Great Tang to express the feelings between the two countries. It can also intimidate the four directions and help the Emperor of the Great Tang dominate the Nine Prefectures forever and unify the world.”
"Does this rule include Tubo?”
Li Xuan wasn't surprised at all, but he leaned forward in a teasing manner, stunning Lu Dongzan as he smiled awkwardly.
"Forget it. Since Songzan Ganbu has such good intentions, how can I refuse?”
As Li Xuan spoke, he stood up. Lu Dongzan and the other diplomatic corps became excited as they hurriedly cupped their fists."You are truly a great saint emperor. If the two countries can get married…"
"Special Envoy Lu Dongzan, since your Zanpu is so enthusiastic, I would like to ask which princess of your country is going to marry me?”
Li Xuan maintained a lazy posture the entire time. His nonchalant words left Lu Dongzan and company speechless. They looked at each other and widened their eyes."Your Majesty, we…we…"
"What's wrong?"
Only then did Li Xuan turn his head in boredom and look at them."When you say that you want to marry into the Great Tang, you aren't just expressing some hypocrisy, are you? Don't tell me that you didn't bring the princess here?”
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