Back to Tang Dynasty to be Emperor

The thirteenth day of December in the first year of Zhenguan was an unforgettable day in Tang Dynasty.

First of all, Di Zhixun, the deputy envoy to the Turks, successfully redeemed the people of Suzhou in the hands of the Turks.This made many people who were worried that the negotiation between the two countries would be deadlocked because of the robbery of Han Wang Li Ke in Mobei.

Secondly, the news from Mobei said that Ye Hu Khan, the Western Turkic leader, sent Zhenzhu Tong Qijin to follow the Tang envoy Li Daoli to Tang to marry the princess. thousand horses.However, the Eastern Turkic Khan Jieli did not want the two countries to make peace. After getting the news, he sent troops into the bandits and robbed the bride price given to Tang by the Western Turkic Khan. Passed through the territory of East Turkic".East and West Turks are now at war with each other, and the situation is very bad.

Third, the news from Binzhou said that Ruoyi, who was offering incense for her biological mother in Binzhou, was seriously ill and would be unable to return to Beijing in a short time.

Fourth, it took only one day for the Chang'an county government to solve the murder case of the second son of the Changsun Shangshu's family in the Chrysanthemum Tower.

The people in Chang'an used the fastest speed to spread the news they knew to those who didn't know, no matter whether it was good or bad.So, if you ask any citizen in Chang'an City what makes him most angry, he will answer the Changsun Huan Chrysanthemum House murder case.It is difficult for the simple people of the Tang Dynasty to understand the addiction of broken sleeves and the goodness of Longyang. In their hearts, Changsun Huan's behavior in the Chrysanthemum Tower is no different from digging someone else's ancestral grave.

In Liangyi Hall, Li Shimin, who was discussing politics, showed a gratified smile when he saw the Tang newspaper in Suzhou. The news from Suzhou said that Di Zhixun had successfully sent the people to Suzhou.Ever since the people were plundered by the Turkic invaders, he has been brooding over this in his heart.Later, Li Ke was sent as an envoy to the Turkic Alliance to succeed, but the people had not returned to the Tang Dynasty, and his heart was not at peace.Today I finally got the exact news that the looted people in Suzhou have returned to Suzhou safely. How can he be unhappy, "Sure enough, I am not disappointed!" Li Shimin said with a smile, "When the people return, I can sleep peacefully." That’s it. How do you say to reward the ministers who have made meritorious service in the Turkic mission this time?”

Minister servants shot Feng Deyi and Xiao, Zhongshu Ling Fang Xuanling, servant Gao Shilian, Minister of Military Affairs Du Ruhui, Minister of Officials Sun Wuji, Minister of Shangshu Zuo Chen Wei Zheng, Admonisher Wang and Secretary Lang Cen Wenwen took turns. After reading the Tang Pao sent by Suzhou, everyone was full of joy.Feng Deyi flattered without losing the time, "It's the great fortune of the Tang Dynasty and the emperor's blessing that the common people return."

"Your Majesty, Di Zhixun contributed a lot to the safe redemption of the people in Suzhou. As for the reward, it is not too late to discuss when others arrive in Chang'an. Now that the prince's wedding is approaching, it is time for us to discuss various matters related to the prince's wedding. It's gone." Changsun Wuji reminded him when he came out of work, he only said that the people of Suzhou were responsible for returning to Di Zhixun, and he didn't mention Han Wang Li Ke at all, which shows that he hated Li Ke in his heart, and at the same time he wanted to prepare for the prince's wedding Want to hit Li Ke again.

"Shangsun Shangshu's words are biased, and the veterans dare not agree." Feng Deyi said slowly, "The people in Suzhou can return to the Tang Dynasty safely. The deputy envoy Di Zhixun certainly contributed a lot, but it is the peace talks with Li Ke, the king of Han. Only then did Tang be able to redeem the common people with a very small amount of money. Wouldn’t Changsun Shangshu think that the King of Han has no credit?”

"The return of the people is due to the King of Han's contribution." Wei Zheng is an upright person, he can naturally see Li Ke's achievements in Mobei, and he also came out to support Feng Deyi.

"Feng Pushe, the prince's wedding is imminent, and what we should discuss is how to manage the marriage. As for the merits of the Turkic mission, it will not be too late to discuss the merits and rewards after Di Zhixun returns to Beijing." The eldest grandson Wu Ji responded to Feng Deyi's reprimand.

The two of them are now in a state of incompatibility, and there are disputes every time they discuss politics, and everyone has become accustomed to it.Therefore, except for Wei Zheng who was not angry with Changsun Wuji's words and refuted, there was no one who participated in the dispute between the two of them.

"Your Majesty, Binzhou Express." Just as Changsun Wuji was arguing with Feng Deyi, Wang De hurried in with a express and handed it to Li Shimin.Li Shimin glanced at it, and passed the express to Zhangsun Wuji, "The news from Binzhou, Hou Ruoyi is seriously ill, and it will be difficult to return to Beijing in a short time."

After hearing this, everyone was surprised. If Hou Ruoyi was too ill to return to Beijing, the prince's wedding would have to be postponed.The postponement of the crown prince's wedding is not a good omen.Everyone was silent when they thought of this, and turned their attention to the planning of the wedding and leading Changsun Wuji to see how he would answer.

"Your Majesty, you should immediately send an imperial doctor to Binzhou for treatment. The prince's wedding cannot be delayed!" Changsun Wuji also knew that the delay of the crown prince's wedding was not a good omen, so he said nervously.

"Your Majesty, the prince's wedding date cannot be postponed. If Hou Ruoyi cannot recover from illness before the wedding, the married person can only choose someone else." Fang Xuanling saw that everyone except the eldest grandson Wuji was silent, so he left the class Said.

"Your Majesty, the old minister agrees with Fang Zhongshu's suggestion that the prince's wedding cannot be delayed." Feng Deyi supported Fang Xuanling after he finished speaking.

Changsun Wuji was anxious, he had an agreement with Hou Junji, and he agreed to betroth Hou Ruoyi to Li Chengqian.Now, Hou Ruoyi is seriously ill, and the wedding date cannot be postponed. If she is really replaced as the crown princess, how can he explain to Hou Junji that the alliance between the two of them will be self-defeating? "Your Majesty, this matter should be discussed after the imperial doctor arrives in Binzhou to treat Hou Ruoyi's condition." Changsun Wuji still hopes that the imperial doctor can heal Hou Ruoyi well before the wedding.

"Changsun Shangshu, the prince's big wedding is not a joke. What should I do if Hou Ruoyi's illness cannot be cured in a short period of time?" Dr. Wang Jianyi came out of the shift and said, "I suggest that the imperial doctor be sent to Binzhou to treat Hou Ruoyi immediately. The prince's wedding is coming soon, and the court should not wait for the imperial doctor's report before making preparations. It should promptly choose a talented and beautiful official daughter from among the candidates for the princess. If Hou Ruoyi really can't get married, the prince Your marriage cannot be postponed."

"The veteran agrees with Doctor Wang's suggestion," Xiao said.

"I agree." Wei Zheng said.

"The ministers agree." Everyone said.

Li Shimin saw that everyone had no objection, except Changsun Wuji who did not speak, "Auxiliary machine, what do you think?" Li Shimin asked Changsun Wuji because he was Li Chengqian's uncle, so he naturally had the right to speak about Li Chengqian's marriage.

"Your Majesty, just follow Doctor Wang's suggestion! I have no objection." Changsun Wuji said in a low voice.

"The imperial doctor Zhang Dezhong of the Taiyuan Hospital rushed to Binzhou to treat Ruoyi's illness, and returned to the capital as soon as possible." Li Shimin decreed.

"No." Cen Wenwen, who was in charge of recording and drafting the edict, replied with a bow.

"My dear friends, if Hou Ruoyi can't get married, which girl do you like as the crown princess?" Li Shimin asked suddenly.For the royal prince's wedding, the official department will choose thousands of choices, and select five women with outstanding talents and appearance, and illustrious family background.The so-called crown princess will be born among them. Although the remaining four cannot become crown princesses, they will also be betrothed to Li Chengqian as the crown prince's concubine.Therefore, although Hou Ruoyi is suffering from many diseases at this time, there are still four remaining women for everyone to choose from.

"My Majesty, besides Hou Junji's daughter Ruoyi, Su Juan, the daughter of the Secretary Cheng Su among the candidates for the crown princess, is extremely talented and good-looking, with a gentle temperament, and is a good match for the crown prince." Du Ruhui said unhurriedly. Dao, in his heart, although he has no objection to Hou Ruoyi's betrothing to Li Chengqian, the one he likes most is Su's daughter Su Juan.

"What about you? Do you have other candidates in mind?" Li Shimin continued to ask.

"I have no objection!" The crowd continued.

"If everyone has no objection, the matter will be settled like this." Li Shimin said, "Supporter, since the prince's wedding is coming soon, as the prince's uncle, I will give you the full power to handle the wedding, and I will order the Ministry of Rites , Honglu Temple, Zongzheng Temple and Guanglu Temple will cooperate with you in handling the matter of the prince's wedding."

"The minister leads the decree!" Changsun Wuji had no choice but to bow down in response.

"Do you still remember what I discussed with you in Liangyi Hall before the Turkic invasion, about the fact that the western Turkic leader Yehu Khan sent Zhenzhutong Qijin to follow Li Daoli to Tang to marry the princess?" Li Shimin asked, "Because of the Yunzhou war at that time, The Western Turkic Khan's marriage proposal was delayed. We neither refused nor agreed. Last night, I received news from Mobei that Ye Hu, the Western Turkic Khan, saw Datang's ambiguity and thought that We were dissatisfied with his sincerity, and in order to express our sincerity in proposing to Princess Datang. After Zhenzhu Tongjin left, we sent people to present Datang with a gold belt of ten thousand nails and [-] horses as a dowry. However, the East Turkic Jieli Khan did not want the two countries to make peace, so after getting the news, he sent troops into the bandits, robbed the bride price given to Datang by the Western Turkic Khan, and sent people to threaten Tong Yehu, claiming that "to marry the princess of Tang, one must come from the East Turkic territory." Over'. The East and West Turks are now at war with each other, and the situation is very bad." Li Shimin glanced at the crowd and continued, "Everyone, talk about your own views on the marriage proposal of the West Turk Khan. Does Datang agree?"

"Your Majesty, Ye Hu, the Western Turkic Khan, asked for marriage in early November. At that time, the Turks had not invaded the border. From this, it can be inferred that the time when Xieli plundered the Western Turkic Khan and gave the Tang betrothal gift should be during the period when the King of Han went to Turkic. It just happened. East and West Turks have always been at odds, and now the situation of sword tension is in our Tang Dynasty's favor, so why don't we add fuel to the flames and benefit from it." Fang Xuanling replied after listening carefully.

"Keming, what do you mean?" Li Shimin asked the silent Du Ruhui.

"Your Majesty, I agree with Xuanling's opinion. Since we want to add fuel to the flames, why don't we keep silent, so that the Western Turkic Khan will vent his resentment on Xieli as long as he doesn't get definite news from us for a day, so that we can reach our goal. The desired effect." Du Ruhui analyzed.

"Do you have any other suggestions?" Li Shimin had a satisfied look on his face.

Du Ruhui's suggestion is the safest method right now, other than that, there is no other way.