"Unfilial son! You unfilial son!"
Li Daozong's face was red with rage as he swung his whip down. It was obvious that he was really fighting.
Li Jingren was quite stubborn. Although his head was covered in cold sweat, his back was covered in blood, and the ground was covered in blood, he did not make a sound.
He just raised his head and looked at his father.
"I'm not wrong! Our Great Tang is a superior country of the Celestial Empire. Why do we need to use a marriage alliance to curry favor with a mere Tubo?”
"Sister has been gentle since she was young and is the weakest. Those barbarians are extremely rough. Could it be that father can bear to let sister suffer there?”
Li Jingren's words caused Li Daozong's expression to change, and a trace of pain flashed in his eyes.
Why would he want to do that? But he had no choice! This was a national policy, and the Great Tang was indeed powerful.
But it was precisely because the Great Tang was too powerful that it had many enemies. Moreover, the Great Tang was so vast that if it really fought on multiple fronts, it would be too busy to fend for itself.
Therefore, it would be best if they could resolve this peacefully.
After all, to be honest, the status of women was ordinary in ancient times. Women from wealthy families were used for marriage.
Let alone the children of the royal family. Although he, Li Daozong, was only a branch of the Li family's royal family, he was still the Li family.
Since his daughter had been chosen, he could only accept his fate.
"You unfilial son! Shut up!"
Although Li Jingren's words had hit the nail on the head, as a minister, he still remained clear-headed.
The whip continued to fall without any mercy. He was doing this for everyone, including Li Shiming.
He wanted to let Li Shi Min know that he, Li Daozong, was very loyal and would follow the Emperor's arrangements.
On the other hand, Li Changge, who was watching the scene and listening to Li Jingren's words, nodded secretly.
Because Li Changge agreed with what Li Jingren said.
Although he had also learned the strategy of governing the country and the mind of the emperor, he understood the methods of the marriage alliance and Li Shimin.
This was the best way to preserve the strength of the Great Tang.
The facts proved that the Great Tang had also succeeded. At least during the marriage between Princess Wencheng and the Tubo Empire, there had been no war.
But so what? Li Changge had always been a person who did whatever he wanted. Although he knew that this was the right thing to do, he was still unhappy and would not do it.
At this moment, a group of people suddenly rushed out from the entrance of the Imperial Residence.
The leader was a woman. She looked like Li Daozong's princess.
On her left, there was a young man who looked much more mature and calm. He should be Li Daozong's eldest son, Li Jingheng.
However, the figure on the right stunned Li Changge for a moment and was a little surprised.
"Is this Princess Wencheng?"
Li Changge was surprised. No wonder Songzan Gambo liked Princess Wencheng so much. No wonder she could stabilize the Tubo Empire and become an existence revered by all.
Princess Wencheng was too beautiful. The women of the Tang Dynasty were quite open-minded, unlike the other dynasties that followed. Women were not even allowed to go out before they married.
"Father, stop fighting! Don't fight anymore."
Princess Wencheng directly rushed in front of Li Jingren and knelt in front of Li Daozong, protecting Li Jingren behind her.
Her pretty face was filled with tears.
Why would she want to leave her hometown and go to a bitter and cold place like Tubo? However, she was well-educated and knew clearly that sacrificing herself alone could exchange for many years of peace in the border.
Therefore, no matter how unwilling she was, she had to hide it in her heart.
Now that her younger brother had stood up for her and stood up for her, she had angered her father. She was naturally sad.
The surrounding commoners sighed. They didn't know much, but they knew that Princess Wencheng's marriage would save the Great Tang from war.
Now that he saw this scene, he could not help but sigh.
Li Daozong's hand that was holding the whip was trembling. How could he not feel pain in his heart! But he had no choice! This was for the Great Tang, for the entire world! For the sake of the countless people on the border!
"Your Highness, please move aside."
Li Daozong said in a deep voice. Princess Wencheng's face was filled with bitterness. In the past, Imperial Father would call her Li-er affectionately.
However, ever since she was conferred the title of Princess, her status had changed. Even though Li Daozong was the Jiangxia Prince, the title of Princess Wencheng was equivalent to Li Shiming's biological daughter, Princess.
Therefore, in front of outsiders, Li Daozong had to maintain the respect of an official. This feeling made Li Yueli very uncomfortable.
Li Daozong sighed to himself. He had to make this matter clear today.
The marriage alliance was imminent. Li Yueli, who was supposed to get married on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, was delayed for some reason.
However, it was also confirmed that she would get married on the 3rd of March.
When the bridal envoy arrived in Chang 'an, she would have to go to Tubo. Thus, he absolutely could not let anything go wrong. He had to make Li Yueli put everything aside and go through the marriage alliance in peace.
Therefore, no matter how uncomfortable Li Daozong was, he still had a stern expression on his face as he spoke in a heavy tone.
"The marriage alliance concerns the stability of the Great Tang's borders. Sacrificing you alone will allow hundreds of thousands of people to live and work in peace.”
"This is a national policy and you cannot oppose it. Your Highness, I hope you will remember your responsibility as a child of the royal family.”
Li Daozong's words caused the surrounding commoners to sigh.
The people of the Great Tang were more open-minded, so the commoners knew a little more about it. Although Li Daozong's words were cruel, they were the truth.
How could Li Yueli not know that she was well-educated, gentle, and virtuous?
She hid the sorrow in her eyes and knelt on the ground. She swung her long sleeves and folded her hands. Then, she slowly bowed and kowtowed to Li Daozong.
"Daughter Yueli, remember Father's lesson.”
Li Daozong nodded, but at this moment, a voice suddenly sounded.
It turned out that it was Li Changge who was watching the show. When Li Jingren spoke earlier, he could not help but finally speak.
"I think Young Master Li Jingren is right!”
Her voice was clear, but it was a little cynical. However, it was definitely not soft. Instead, it seemed to be said for everyone to hear.
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