Chapter 24
Da da da--
The rhythmic sound of horse hooves entered Li Xuan's ears.
With his eyes closed, Li Xuan's expression was very calm. However, between his brows, there was a dense murderous aura that could not be dissolved.
Knock, knock, knock--
He tapped his knee lightly with his fingers.
After a long time.
Li Xuan opened his eyes again.
"You want to use Royal Sister as a tool for a political marriage…Dream on!”
Li Xuan did not care about any other motives.
Only the matter of marrying Li Qingyu was something that he cared about to the core.
How could a woman who had a political marriage be happy?
Although the Darkhan Dynasty and the Great Tang Dynasty bordered each other, they were separated by thousands of mountains and rivers. If Li Qing Yu really married over, then she would truly be gone forever.
Most importantly…
After marrying her, if anything happened to her, Li Xuan would not be able to save her in time!
At that time, even if the two countries went to war, so what?
Li Qingyu would not revive!
So no matter what-
Li Xuan would not agree to marry Li Qingyu!
"Let's go to Royal Sister's residence first!"
Suppressing the anger in his heart, Li Xuan said.
Chang Ping, who was driving the carriage outside, replied,"
"Here!"
……
An hour later.
Li Xuan arrived at Li Qingyu's princess residence and saw her.
"Look at the murderous aura between your brows…"
In the pavilion in the garden, Li Qingyu saw Li Xuan and said with a smile,
"Could it be that the Darkhan Dynasty's diplomatic mission lost their etiquette, or Xu Ji didn't do his job well?”
He shook his head.
Sitting beside Li Qingyu, Li Xuan crossed his legs and said,
"The Darkhan Dynasty's diplomatic mission brought a betrothal gift over, and this betrothal gift…was prepared for marrying Imperial Sister!”
Kacha.
The fan in his hand was broken.
Li Qingyu frowned, her expression filled with doubt.
"Marry me? Is that true?"
As she spoke, Li Qingyu casually threw the box in her hand onto the stone table.
He looked at Li Xuan with a burning gaze.
He nodded.
Li Xuan said,
"At the Chamberlain of Dependencies 'welcoming banquet, Liu Jing said it himself. All the officials present heard it! Moreover, marrying their royal sister was their main goal. The other two goals were simply nonsense!”
First, although the Great Tang and the Great Han did not have a good relationship, they did trade with each other.
Secondly, although the two sides did not sign a peace agreement, they basically did not show it.
Therefore, these two goals could be said to be dispensable. Only marrying Li Qingyu was their main goal.
Even though he didn't know what had happened in the Darkhan Dynasty.
However, there was no doubt that the current Darkhan Dynasty would definitely promise many benefits if they wanted to rope in the Great Tang Dynasty. If the benefits were enough to move the Tang Emperor, then the possibility of Li Qing Yu marrying through marriage was as high as 90%.
Don't think that it's impossible.
The most ruthless imperial family!
As long as the benefits were enough to satisfy the Tang Emperor, it was basically a sure thing.
That was why Li Xuan was filled with killing intent!
The emperor's heart is to rule the world, not to stay in one family.
"Haha…"
Li Qingyu suddenly felt a chill run down her spine as she chuckled.
" If there aren't any accidents, the conditions they offered would surely move Imperial Father. Using me alone to exchange for the enormous rewards from the Darkhan Dynasty, the numerous princes and ministers would definitely not reject!”
It was a pity.
At this moment, Li Qingyu only felt that it was a pity!
She had clearly just begun to use Li Xuan's hand to display her talent and ambition, but in the end, the Darkhan Dynasty's diplomatic mission had actually arrived to marry her. It was truly a man's plan that could not be compared to the heavens 'plan, and plans could not keep up with changes!
If Li Qingyu was given enough time, she might be able to use a woman's voice to push the Great Tang to its peak.
"It's not time to give up!"
Li Xuan glanced at Li Qingyu with a hint of heartache in his eyes.
" It's still too early to make a judgment now. Royal Sister, don't worry too much. The situation hasn't reached the point where there's no turning back…I won't let you marry far away into the Darkhan Dynasty, it's absolutely impossible!”
Hearing Li Xuan's words.
Li Qingyu was stunned for a moment before a sweet smile appeared on her face.
He casually said,
"That's true…Father loves sister so much. Perhaps he won't be able to bear to part with me and won't let me marry him.”
Even Li Qingyu herself could not believe this.
Who was the Tang Emperor?
He was the man who ruled the Great Tang. He had his eyes on the entire world, not just Li Qingyu.
For a moment.
There was a little silence between the two siblings. They didn't know what to say.
Da da--
Footsteps sounded.
Li Qingyu's palace maid quickly came to the pavilion.
"Reporting to princess, wangye! A messenger eunuch came to the palace. The emperor ordered his highness to attack immediately and discuss state affairs!”
Hearing this.
Li Xuan frowned. He roughly knew what the Tang Emperor wanted him to discuss.
Li Qingyu also guessed it.
"Xiao Xuan, go quickly! Remember, don't act on impulse. There are some things that you should plan slowly!”
He nodded.
Li Xuan directly stepped out of the princess's residence.
Seeing Li Xuan leave, Li Qingyu clenched her hands tightly and frowned. The anger and unwillingness on her face were obvious. There was a chill in her eyes, as well as the helplessness of being in the Imperial Family.
Li Qingyu was not someone who would easily accept her fate!
However, this was the only thing-
She was powerless to resist.
……
Taiji Palace, Xuanzheng Hall.
The Tang Emperor gathered the ministers of the Three Provinces and Six Bureaus to discuss the matter regarding the Darkhan Dynasty's diplomatic mission.
The purpose of the diplomatic mission, as well as the letter of credence from the Han Emperor to the Tang Emperor.
The Tang Emperor had already obtained it.
Just as the nobles and ministers were discussing-
"The King of Qin greets me!"
The voice of the eunuch outside the door rang out.
He interrupted the ministers 'discussion and the Tang Emperor raised his eyes."
"Summon the King of Qin into the palace!"
Very quickly.
Li Xuan was wearing a python robe and walked straight into the Political Announcement Hall.
When the ministers saw Li Xuan appear, they cupped their hands and bowed.
"Greetings, King Qin!"
Li Xuan glanced at the ministers and nodded casually.
Li Xuan only knew a few of these senior officials of the three provinces and six departments of the imperial court. There were only one or two people under his faction, the Duke of Wei and the Minister of Revenue.
"Your son greets Imperial Father!"
Li Xuan said as he bowed to the Tang Emperor on the dragon throne.
Swoosh--
A piece of Xuan paper flew towards Li Xuan and was caught in his hand.
The Tang Emperor sat upright and said,"
"This is the letter of credence given to me by the Han Emperor. Take a look. If you can convince me, your royal sister Jin Yang's marriage will be called off!”
These words were very direct.
At the same time, it also showed that the Tang Emperor was already moved. At the same time, he also knew that Li Xuan did not want Li Qingyu to marry him.
Therefore, he gave Li Xuan a chance.
After convincing him, the matter was settled.
His eyes flashed.
Li Xuan took the letter and started reading it. There were not many words, only two or three hundred words. He finished reading it in five or six glances.
After reading it, Li Xuan's expression became solemn.
Because the conditions offered by the Han Emperor were very high.
Billions of wealth.
In a province of the Darkhan Dynasty.
And most importantly-
The secret of martial arts is the golden pill.
Even though the most important secret of the Martial Dao Golden Core wasn't in the hands of the Darkhan Dynasty, it didn't matter.
It was mentioned in the Han Emperor's letter of credence.
It was the treasure of the Azure Dragon of the Great Qin Dynasty that Li Xuan had learned from Zhan Taixuan.
However, Zhan Taixuan only knew rumors.
However, the Han Emperor had already confirmed that the Cang Dragon's Treasure had indeed appeared.
Of course.
In order to obtain these things, other than Li Qingyu marrying over, he had to be careful.
The Great Tang would also need to act together to deal with the Great Qin Dynasty.
It was not just a Dynasty War. They also had to call on the martial arts world to suppress the Hundred Schools of Philosophy of the Great Qin Dynasty and seize everything in the Cang Dragon's treasury.
This was a war to destroy a country that required the use of the dynasty's foundation!
Moreover, the Han Emperor also said-
The Great Sui Dynasty had already agreed.
"He's really willing!"
After reading it, Li Xuan's heart twitched.
"With so many things, I'm sure Imperial Father is already very tempted, especially the secrets of the Golden Core…Not only Imperial Father, but even the foundations of the Great Tang will be tempted! It seemed that not only did he have to convince his father, but he also had to convince the foundations of the Great Tang!”
Things were very troublesome.
However, it was not like there was no turning point!
This matter concerned his royal sister. Li Xuan had already decided in his heart that no matter what, he had to convince the Tang Emperor and the foundation of the Great Tang.
"Milords, what are your opinions on this matter?”
Turning his gaze, Li Xuan looked at the ministers in the Political Announcement Hall and asked,
"Just say it!"
After looking at each other.
Everyone spoke one after another,
"I agree!"
"This old man is the same!"
"Agreed!"
"I object!"
"I also object!"
“……”
There were only two people who objected, the Duke of Wei and the Minister of Revenue.
After all, these two were from Li Xuan's faction. The rest of the people chose to agree.
Billions of wealth.
In a neighboring state.
This was something that these ministers could not refuse!
As for the secret of the Martial Dao Golden Pill, it was completely meaningless to them.
After everyone expressed their stance, they all looked at Li Xuan and waited for him to speak.
He pondered for a moment.
Li Xuan directly said,
"This king objects!"
There was a pause.
Li Xuan directly said his reason,
"That trillions of wealth is only one-seventh of the Great Tang's annual income, and as for that province of the Darkhan Dynasty, it needs to be assimilated over generations before it can be completely absorbed into the Great Tang.”
"During the assimilation period, if riots continue to break out in a province, the imperial court will have to divert attention to suppress them! It wasn't impossible for the Darkhan Dynasty to go back on their word and snatch it back!”
At this point.
Someone wanted to retort.
Li Xuan raised his hand and pressed down, not allowing him to speak.
"And most importantly, if we agree to send troops to Great Qin and gather the strength of the three Dynasties, Great Qin will either die or be injured. At that time, the Great Han and Great Sui, who are already enemies with the Great Tang, will turn hostile and the Great Tang will be in danger of being destroyed!”
There was a pause.
Li Xuan's gaze was cold as he looked at the group of princes and ministers.
"Milords, don't forget the principle of losing one's lips and losing one's teeth! The reason the Great Tang was stable now was because the balance was difficult to break. If one of the Four Great Dynasties of the Central Plains fell, the balance would be instantly shattered!”
"I'm afraid that in a short period of time, the war disaster will sweep through the entire Central Plains. At that time, it won't be an internal matter of the four dynasties anymore!”
Outside the Central Plains-
Each of the four empires had their own enemies!
Once the Central Plains is weak.
Those wild and ambitious barbarians would come over in an instant.
The Minister of Rites stepped forward and retorted,"
"What the King of Qin said is just speculation! The Four Great Empires of the Central Plains were all nations of etiquette, and the Eldest Princess had already married over, so how could the Darkhan Dynasty possibly bite back at the Great Tang? A country cannot be established without faith!"
Hearing the Minister of Rites 'words.
Li Xuan looked at him as if he was looking at an idiot.
"Well said! A nation cannot be established without faith…but aren't you all pushing the Great Tang down the path of dishonesty? His father's Concubine Shu was the younger sister of the First Emperor, Ying Zheng. Moreover, the Great Tang and the Great Qin still had a thousand-year peace agreement!”
At this point.
Li Xuan's expression suddenly became serious.
"You are digging at the foundation of the Great Tang's reputation!”
The Great Tang could go back on their word, but the Great Han couldn't?
What a double standard!
What a ridiculous remark!
After being scolded by Li Xuan, the ministers looked at the Minister of Rites as if they were looking at a pig teammate.
Was this guy a fool invited by the monkey?
The Minister of Rites was speechless.
The others did not know how to refute Li Xuan's words.
After all, the relationship of marriage could be said to be very strong, but it could also be said to be very weak.
If the burly man really turned around and attacked the Great Tang, it was not impossible.
At that time, there would only be one use for the Eldest Princess.
That was-
Sacrifice the flag before the battle!
Moreover, Great Qin was not so easy to defeat. If they could not kill Great Qin, it would be Great Tang's turn to suffer.
Even if Great Qin was destroyed…
The land was being devoured by the three dynasties, but the problem was…
Great Qin and Great Tang did not share a border!
Crossing the Great Sui Dynasty and the Darkhan Dynasty and controlling the territory that the Great Qin Dynasty had obtained from afar was a complete fool's dream!
At the same time, it would be a waste of effort.
These ministers were not fools.
With just a little thought, one could understand the crux of it.
But at the beginning, everyone was attracted by the generous conditions that the Darkhan Dynasty gave, and they didn't think deeply about it.
At this moment, after being reminded by Li Xuan, he thought about it carefully--
The marriage alliance with the Darkhan Dynasty wasn't desirable!
He glanced at the ministers who were thinking silently.
Li Xuan did not care about them. He turned his gaze to the calm Tang Emperor.
The main point was not to go against these ministers.
The main point was-
They were the ones who had to convince the Tang Emperor and the Tang Empire to make the decision!
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