Hundreds of monarchs from the various races of the northwestern grasslands had come.
The purpose of their trip to Chang 'an this time was very simple: to offer money and treasures as a sign of submission.
The rulers of the four barbarians unanimously agreed that from today onwards, they would respect the Great Tang as their ruler.
He was willing to become a vassal state of the Great Tang and pay tribute to the Great Tang's emperor every year!
He also respectfully addressed Li Shimin as "Heavenly Khan".
After the court learned of this news, they were very happy!
With a wave of his hand, the curfew was lifted for three days before and after the Lunar New Year, and the entire country celebrated!
The commoners also cheered and jumped for joy. The pride of being a Tang arose spontaneously!
In order to let more people witness this historic moment.
His Majesty Li Er decided to accept the worship of the rulers of the four barbarians on the day of the Heavenly Yuan Festival.
At that time, the gates of Taiji Palace would be wide open, and the commoners would be able to enter and exit to watch the ceremony!
Once the decision was announced, Chang 'an City became even more lively!
The news quickly spread throughout the country. Some people even traveled thousands of miles from Luoyang to Chang 'an to witness this proud scene.
Lantian County, which was located in the outskirts of Chang 'an, would not miss such shocking news.
Li Yun had already learned of this matter a few days ago.
For this, he was a little surprised!
In his memory, the rulers of the four barbarians would have to wait a few more months before they submitted.
The main reason for their submission was that Li Shiming had treated the defeated Eastern Turks well.
He had allowed many Eastern Turks to enter the court as officials and freely choose to live in Chang 'an.
Jie Li Khan was even rewarded with a good house and a beautiful concubine, living a carefree life in Chang 'an Square.
Because of this, the various tribes of the Northwest Grassland were envious!
The Emperor of the Great Tang was simply too open-minded and forgave the past!
They were like the Turks, often coming to the border to pillage!
Now that the Great Tang was strong, it would not dare to do such a thing again.
Thus, he hoped that he would receive the same preferential treatment as the Eastern Turks if he surrendered.
Taizong had elected Li Shimin as their Heavenly Khan, so they didn't have to worry about being beaten in the future and could also get some benefits every year.
That was why they had come to Chang 'an to express their allegiance!
In history, it was indeed as they wished. After each tribute, Li Shimin's return gift was far more than what they offered.
However, the current situation was completely different!
After the defeat of the Eastern Turks, Jie Li Khagan had been reduced to a prisoner.
More than half of the Mongolian Plateau had become the sheep breeding base of the Great Tang.
The Turks had not received any preferential treatment, and had instead paid a heavy price for their previous evil deeds!
However, the four barbarians still made the same decision!
Li Yun thought for a long time before he cleared his thoughts!
It was obvious that they were submitting to him purely out of fear!
Because they were terrified!
These people saw through everything.
The Mongolian Highlands had already been incorporated into the Great Tang's territory. If they did not submit now and atone for their crimes, then in another year or two, their country would be destroyed and their people killed!
In other words, this time, all the countries came to pay their respects and the four barbarians surrendered. It was the result of military deterrence!
After thinking it through, Li Yun's heart was burning.
This result was even better!
I don't need you to be willing!
I don't need you to be grateful!
As long as you are afraid and don't dare to have any disloyalty, that's enough!
This was what a great country was like!!
Therefore, Li Yun made a decision.
He felt that he needed to go to Chang 'an to witness such a historic moment!
In other words, he was about to enter the city!
The time was set to be on the Heavenly Yuan Festival!
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On the day of Shangyuan Festival.
Second Emperor Li took a bath and changed into a pure black dragon robe embroidered with golden dragons.
Wearing the crown, he had a majestic aura, towering over the mountains.
His serious expression revealed a little excitement.
There were 67 tribes from the four barbarians who came to Chang 'an this time!
Almost 80% of the Western Plains!
Now, he could proudly say that the northern border of the Great Tang Empire was safe!
Recently, all the officials had become more and more respectful to him in the court.
Even Wei Zheng, that stubborn old man, did not find trouble with him!
This made Second Emperor Li feel proud!
As he sighed, he couldn't help but shake his head. If Li Yun saw this scene, would his impression of him change?
Second Emperor Li felt that this matter was about to become his inner demon!
If it weren't for this kid's brilliant plan, the Turkic war wouldn't have gone so smoothly, and the subsequent troubles wouldn't have been so easily resolved.
Merit was in the future, merit was in the country!
Just as Second Emperor Li was letting his imagination run wild, the ministers led by Wei Zheng walked over.
"Your Majesty, after today's coronation ceremony, how should we settle these grassland lords?”
"I think we can't delay any longer. What if they mention this matter at the ceremony?”
"There are at least tens of thousands of people in Taiji Palace today.”
The so-called coronation ceremony was just a title.
He would assign a fictional official position to these tribes that voluntarily submitted to him.
This meant that from now on, their tribes and territories would belong to the Great Tang!
But there were still some grassland tribes that saw the Great Tang growing stronger and stronger and wanted to give up their nomadic lives and move into the pass.
The court had discussed this matter for several days, but no conclusion had been reached.
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There was nothing in the morning.
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