Datang Imperial Physician

Chapter 68
"His Majesty is here."

Finally, morning began.Under Fang Xuanling's guidance, Wei Chi finally found his place.A transactional official like him is not a supervisor, and generally has little right to speak. In private, Wei Jia thinks that he is just here to join in the fun, so he should do on-the-spot inspections, do more things and talk less.In case you don't understand the situation, what happens again.

He was sitting in his seat, but his eyes kept wandering around. Anyway, the government affairs that people were talking about had nothing to do with him, and there was a boss over his head. At this time, it was usually the occasion for the boss to express himself.Therefore, Wei Chi just started to investigate the official position system of the Tang Dynasty at the court meeting in such an open and aboveboard manner.

Although it is only a small official from the fourth rank, the Prime Minister Fang Xuanlingfang is also the third rank, and he is satisfied. After coming to Datang for less than half a year, he jumped from an ordinary person to a fourth-rank small official, and became a deputy ministerial cadre. , Enough, the promotion is already very fast.

"The Tubo envoys have an audience."

Wei Chi, who was in a trance, was shocked by such a yell, and couldn't help being stunned again. In the ninth year of Zhenguan, has there been a Tubo envoy to the Tang Dynasty?

Turning his eyes to the door, he followed the servant and led him in. He was indeed a black and strong Tubo envoy in a fur coat and a fur hat, with two plateau reds on his cheeks.Then there was a series of speeches in classical Chinese. Wei Jia was confused and only understood the general meaning, that is, Zanpu Songtsen Gampo of Tubo admired the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty and wanted to establish a friendly relationship with the Tang Dynasty from generation to generation. , and asked to marry Princess Datang as his wife, and wanted to marry Datang.When Wei Chi heard this, he immediately raised his head and looked at His Majesty Li Er eagerly.

His Majesty Li Er said: "Tubo Zanpu is willing to make peace with our Tang Dynasty, I accept it, and my Tang Dynasty is also willing to make peace with Tubo. The matter of getting married needs to be discussed in the long run."

no?Still want to discuss? !Just refuse it directly. When His Majesty Li Er needs him to show that kind of aura that is better than me, why is he so reserved!Wei Chi was very dissatisfied, and looked at His Majesty Li Er.

Then, the Tubo envoy presented Songtsan Gampo's gift to His Majesty Li Er, and then His Majesty Li Er's return gift and so on, a long series of etiquette.

After the ceremony was over, the Tubo envoys were dispatched. His Majesty Li Er looked at the ministers below and said, "Tubo Zanpu wants to marry us, Tang Dynasty. What do you think?"

"Your Majesty, I think it's okay."

An official came out from among the civil servants. Judging by the color of the official uniform, the official position is not small.At least his clothes were darker than Wei Chi's, and his position was higher than Wei Chi's. Wei Chi glared at him, wishing to burn him with rage.

"Why?"

"Your Majesty, under your Majesty's rule, the Great Tang Dynasty, with all its powers and foreign subjects surrendered, has voluntarily written a letter to tie the knot. It has been rare since ancient times. Asking to marry a princess is a manifestation of submission, and it is caused by Your Majesty's mighty virtue. Such a grand event, With such sincerity, it should be taken care of, marrying the princess will firstly show my great Tang's benevolence, righteousness and virtue, and secondly, it will appease my southwestern border and keep one side safe."

The grown-up spoke eloquently, and judging from his expression, he seemed to be a little bit complacent.Wei Jia really wanted to yell and yell, but he endured it again and again, and finally he couldn't speak, but he secretly wrote down the appearance of the adult, and when he found out his identity, he refused to treat his family members in the future, meow meow, It's just so infuriating.

"Well, do you all agree with Wang Qing's words?"

"The minister waits for a second opinion."

A few more civil servants jumped out, and Wei Chi took a look. Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji and several important officials did not speak, and no one moved from the military officer's side. They all stood silently, but judging from their expressions, it seemed that many people were not happy.

"Who else agrees?" His Majesty Li Er asked.

Li Ji, who was standing in the front row of the military attache, took a look at the official who spoke first, and that look was quite severe and vicious.Li Ji said: "Your Majesty, I object!"

"Oh, why did Mao Gong object?"

"Your Majesty, my Tang Dynasty established the country with military force. In this world, it is your majesty who fights immediately, not women and children. If a party's safety depends on the marriage of a princess from the Tang Dynasty to preserve it, then all these generals should commit suicide to thank your majesty."

The old Duke's words were sonorous and forceful, and Wei Jia was called a worshiper. Look, this is the famous general and handsome man, what does that rotten scholar know.He gave the grown-up a contemptuous look.

However, the civil official who did not know his name seemed to be a little unhappy, and said: "General Li, the sage said, he aspires to Tao, bases himself on virtue, and bases himself on benevolence. He governs with benevolence and governs with virtue. Its place is shared by all the stars. My Great Tang Dynasty is virtuous to the world, and it is just to practice benevolence, educate the barbarians, and when the world obeys, I marry a princess to show my win over and make them feel the kindness of the Great Tang. No one dares not to follow. Can't?"

Li Ji glared at him, and before he could say anything, Cheng Zhijie jumped out and scolded loudly: "Master Li, we are rough people, we don't study much, so don't tell us anything about saints, I just know that in this world, everyone It was the soldiers who fought with swords and guns. Without the bloodshed and sacrifice of the soldiers, and without the wise leadership of your majesty, how could the Great Tang Dynasty come to this world? According to what Master Li said, do it with benevolence, okay, next time you fight, Your Majesty, please send Master Li to stand in front of the battle line, explain your sage way to the enemy army, and see if the enemy army listens."

Cheng Zhijie's words immediately cheered up the generals' camp, all of them raised their heads and chests up, with a look of high spirits, while Mr. Li was panting with anger: "You...you...Zhuzi can't help it, the way of a sage, isn't it? Is it something a rough person like you can understand?"

"That is, if we understand your sage's way, maybe we can win by playing tricks in battle. The sage's way of benevolence and righteousness is a pity that we don't understand it. In war, we can only fight with swords and guns."

Cheng Zhijie was very proud of what he said, so he said it satirically, and Wei Jia was so happy to hear it.

Seeing that the court was about to argue, His Majesty Li Er said: "That's enough, let's not say a few words, I have made a decision on this matter. Where is the Minister of Rites?"

"The minister is here."

The Minister of Rites is listed.His Majesty Li Er said: "Tubo's mountains are high and the rivers are far away. I pity the princesses and can't bear to stay away. I appreciate Tubo's sincerity. I wish to have an eternal friendship with Tubo. It's just a matter of getting married. Let it go and don't mention it again."

"Your Majesty is wise and follow the order." (In order to avoid seriousness, let me say here that the etiquette of the Tang Dynasty does not follow the order or anything. It is basically a "no", but we are poisoned by TV dramas, so we are more used to this way of addressing , I changed it a bit. It’s okay to be contemptuous, but it’s also okay to shoot bricks, insults are prohibited.)
All the officials bowed down to lead the decree, Cheng Zhijie didn't let him go, winked at Mr. Li, very proud.

In the early court, this was the only thing that was said. When the next court came, Wei Jia was about to go home, and the little Huang Gonggong was already waiting at the door, and said: "Master Wei, go slowly. Your Majesty asked you to stay. I have something to ask."

(End of this chapter)