Great Tang, the ninth year of Wude.
Li Shi Min had just activated the Black Tortoise Sect and obtained the throne.
I hesitate, full of ambition.
He had already decided to change the year title to Zhenguan next year and show off his strength.
But he had never imagined that the Turkic army of several hundred thousand would reach the banks of the Wei River.
The battle flag fluttered for dozens of miles while the entire Weishui River roared.
Chang 'an was in danger.
At times, they would be in danger of being breached by the Turkic army.
Li Shimin was like an ant on a hot pan. In order to solve the current predicament, he had to use the safest method that he had discussed with Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and the others day and night.
Peace negotiations!
The Great Tang and the Turks had signed an alliance agreement on the Wei River.
Every year, the Great Tang would send large amounts of rations and resources to the Turks.
At the same time, it was also agreed that the Great Tang would send a prince to live in the Turkic court to show their friendship.
Although it was called a life, it was actually becoming a hostage!
In order to let the Turks return and leave Chang 'an, Li Shimin agreed without hesitation.
His only wish now was to make the Turks retreat!
He was truly afraid that the Turks would break into Chang 'an.
In this way, he would really become the most useless and laughable emperor in history.
This side had just usurped the throne, and the other side had become a prisoner?
Li Shiming would never accept this, so he agreed to almost every single one of the Turkic conditions.
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Chang 'an.
The Imperial City.
Set up a government hall.
Li Shi Min sat firmly on the dragon throne, his face dark and his eyes anxious.
Empress Zhangsun sat at the side.
It was graceful and luxurious.
He was dignified and magnanimous.
Below were the civil and military officials.
Among the officials, there were two more.
Dressed in luxurious clothes, the most beautiful Concubine Yang and the five-year-old Sixth Prince of the Great Tang, Li Yin!
"Your Majesty, Yin 'er is only five years old. He can't go to the Turks.”
"Your Majesty, in addition, Yin 'er's health has been poor since he was young. ChenQie has always kept him by her side, so he has been able to survive. If he goes to the Turks, it would be no different from sending himself to death.”
Concubine Yang helplessly held Li Yin's little hand tightly. Tears the size of beans covered her cheeks, making her look very miserable.
Li Wei.
This was the hostage that Li Shiming and his ministers had chosen to give to the Turks!
Today was the day to announce this matter.
Things could not be delayed.
Li Shiming had to settle this matter today so that the Turks could leave Chang 'an.
As long as the Turks did not leave, Li Shi Min would not be able to calm down!
"Concubine Yang, the Great Tang is in trouble. With so many princes, His Majesty will definitely have to choose one.”Zhangsun Wuji smiled lightly and said calmly,""The Sixth Prince was chosen by His Majesty. Doesn't this mean that His Majesty favors the Sixth Prince and has high hopes for the Sixth Prince?”
"This is clearly a good thing. Why did it become a suicide mission when it came to you?”
"Hehehe…"
Zhangsun Wuji squinted at Concubine Yang, then lowered his head to look at little Li and chuckled.
Li should be a hostage.
This was what he had strongly proposed and promoted.
There was no other reason!
It was because Concubine Yang was Li Shimin's favorite concubine, other than Empress Zhangsun.
Naturally, her two children, Li Ke and Li Yin, were her nephew's greatest enemies.
Li Ke was a little old after all.
Li Yin, who was only five years old, was just right.
If he was thrown to the Turks, he would probably die in the Turks within two years at such a young age and in poor health.
In this way, everyone was happy.
Not only did his nephew have one less opponent, but this was also very beneficial to the Great Tang.
The Turks had to give an explanation for the death of their hostage. At that time, the Great Tang would take the initiative.
Li Shiming and the others didn't say this, but Zhangsun Wuji and everyone else knew.
Killing two birds with one stone, no one disagreed.
Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, and the other pillars of the Great Tang all lowered their heads.
He felt a little ashamed.
But they did not refute.
Silence meant agreement.
However, when Concubine Yang heard this, she exploded.
Although she was the imperial concubine, she was also a mother.
"Lord Zhangsun, you're so nice!”
"Then why don't you let Zhangsun rush over?”
"The Turks…those Turks are wolves that eat people without spitting out their bones!!! Your Majesty, I heard that they can eat human flesh raw!!!”
"Your Majesty, ChenQie does not agree! Your Majesty, please retract your order!!”
Concubine Yang wailed and knelt on the ground, begging.
Concubine Yang's sorrow filled the Political Affairs Hall.
When Zhangsun Wuji heard this, his expression turned cold and ugly.
"Concubine Yang, don't speak nonsense."
"My status can't compare to the Sixth Prince. Only the Sixth Prince can do this.”
"Your Majesty, time is of the essence."
"It's better to quickly prepare and send it to the Turks.”
Zhangsun Wuji waved his sleeves and took a step forward, bowing to Li Shiming.
Li Shi Min, who had been silent all this while, nodded.
Empress Zhangsun, who was sitting beside Li Shimin, moved her mouth slightly. She looked at the thin Li Yin and wanted to say something, but in the end, she didn't say anything.
Li refused to leave.
At that time, this matter might fall on Li Chengqian and Li Tai. This was not what she wanted to see.
After all, someone had to go.
Li Wei.
Indeed, no matter how he looked at it, it was the most suitable.
"Your Majesty!" Concubine Yang raised her head and stared at Li Shi Min with her bloodshot eyes.
Li Shi Min sighed.
"Concubine Yang, I have already made an agreement with Jie Li Khan regarding the Wei River alliance.”
"Yin 'er will be fine if he goes to the Turks as a hostage.”
"Yin 'er is here as a representative to establish eternal friendship between the Great Tang and the Turks.”
"The responsibility is heavy, and the identity is also very noble.”
"Besides, it's not like I'm not coming back. When Yin 'er is an adult, I'll send someone to bring him back. Jie Li Khan allowed this."
"When he returns to Chang 'an, I will definitely go out of the city to welcome him personally.”
"At that time, Zhen will definitely not mistreat Yin 'er.”
"Don't say anymore. This matter has been decided.”
"Right now, the most important thing is to get the Turks to retreat.”
Li Shi Min waved his hand.
He stood up slowly.
The officials bowed.
Concubine Yang was anxious. She knew that if the court session ended, there would be no turning back for this matter.
Li Shi Min said it nicely!
He even welcomed them personally?
However, Yin 'er was only five years old now. When he reached adulthood, it would be almost ten years later!
At that time, would my son still be alive?
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