In September of the fourth year of Yuanzhen of the Tang Dynasty, Li Po returned to Chang'an.
I have been traveling for more than three months. For a king's cruise, it can be said that you go and come back quickly, and you spend more than half of the time on the road.
This time, the alliance with the Turks was fruitful.
The border issue between the two countries was generally resolved, the boundaries were clarified, and the risk of future conflicts was greatly reduced. Some of the former Sui territory was regained without a single soldier.
Especially Yulin and Wuyuan counties were very important to the Tang Dynasty, whose capital was Chang'an.
Yingzhou in the northeast and Dingxiang County in the north of Yunnei are still somewhere between the two.
Anyway, Li Po believed that according to the attitude of Turkic Khan Ashina Yang Huan, if there were no accidents, the Tang Dynasty and the Turks could maintain peace for at least five to ten years.
The good thing is that the Tang Dynasty can rest peacefully during this period. With the wealth of the Central Plains, Li Po believes that it will not take many years for the Tang Dynasty to recover to some extent. By then, even if the Turks turn against them, the Tang Dynasty will be able to calmly
response.
There is no need to risk a battle with the Turks at this time, it is very safe...
The regrettable part is also here. After the baptism of war in the late Sui Dynasty, the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty were at their most elite. Once the northern frontier became quiet, the various departments of the Tang army would lose their use.
After a few years, this wave of soldiers will slowly grow old, and the combat effectiveness of the Tang army will inevitably become much weaker, which is a pity.
But overall, maintaining peace with the Turks at this time has more advantages than disadvantages...
In addition, they have reached a series of mechanisms for mutual communication and settlement of various disputes. The two countries send envoys to each other every year to enhance consensus, reach more agreements, etc.
It can be said that the two most powerful empires in the world have finally eased their relations, and this alliance can be said to be very effective.
This is still a preliminary agreement, and some details still need to be worked out. Once the two countries have mutual trust, it is expected that some mutual assistance clauses can be signed.
Of course, this is far from an alliance between the two countries.
Along the way, Li Po imagined the scene of the joint battle between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks. The scene was so beautiful that Li Po could not see it clearly.
If the two countries can really reach that point, what does Tianzhu in the Western Region mean? It can easily turn all the bastards in the west into slaves.
Such a goal is too far-fetched, elusive, and unrealistic.
The first thing the two countries will do next year is to set up a border market on the border fortress. Li Po felt that the spring of the merchants was coming, and he needed to discuss the issue of commercial taxes with his ministers.
Commercial taxes cannot be too heavy or too light, and border trade matters must be controlled by the government. Merchants cannot be allowed to act recklessly, and officials must not be allowed to interfere.
Especially after the sea route is opened later, we will also face these problems.
There are so many things to ponder.
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Even though he had many worries, Li Po was still in a very good mood when he returned to Chang'an. He had not been out for several years, which made him depressed.
Although this trip is not an easy one, as long as I can leave Chang'an City and go out for a walk, anything can be said easily.
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When Li Po returned to Beijing, Queen Li Bi led hundreds of civil and military officials to welcome him outside the city.
Li Po was relieved to see that everyone was still intact.
Chang'an is now the heart of the Tang Dynasty, and it is also his hometown. Even if he travels thousands of miles, there is still a thread holding him, and he seems to be worried about everything he does.
When he saw his wife, he took a closer look and found that he seemed to be a little fatter than when he left Beijing. He immediately complained in his heart that this woman must be pampered at home and not doing anything serious.
He was thinking vaguely in his heart, but he jumped off the horse neatly, went up to support his wife who was about to give him a gift, with a smile on his face, "It looks like it's a little thin, it's a lot of hard work, right? It's really hard for you.
Already."
Li Bi was also looking at her husband. She had only been out for a few months, and it seemed like she hadn't seen him for a long time. Her husband was a lot darker, but he was more energetic than before. He seemed to be in a good mood.
"I should give my husband a hard time. Traveling back and forth must be very hard, right?"
"It's nothing. We are not old, so we don't need to nag like old people. How about it? Chao Zhong is pretty good, right?"
"Well, people say that you don't know how to make money if you are not a householder. I have experienced this this time. There are many affairs in the government and everything is pending. It only took me a few months to feel physically and mentally exhausted. I am also much older, but my husband is dealing with state affairs all day long.
, never slack off, which is really commendable.”
Li Po laughed, patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
Li Bi looked at her husband's smiling face and couldn't help but be in a trance. When she assassinated Yun Nei Ma Ling for thousands of years, when she returned from the storm in Liaodong, and during many difficult times afterwards, her husband told her this, and he never broke his promise.
Pass.
"It is precisely because my husband is with me in everything that I can enjoy my wealth and honor..."
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The couple talked, got on their horses, and were surrounded by people, talking to each other as if there was no one else around. This is what the saying goes, a little separation is better than a wedding.
The team meandered into Chang'an City. Li Po asked Cen Wenwen, Pei Shiqing and others to go back to their respective homes and gave them a few days' holiday to let them have a good rest.
When they arrived at Tai Chi Palace, the ministers resigned one after another, and they were back home.
Li Po and Li Bi returned to Qingning Palace together. Li Bi had already prepared a banquet for her husband to wash away the dust. Li Chun also came with her. She wanted to see a few friends, but she missed them very much after not seeing them for half a year.
Li Bi was so angry when she saw her that she wanted to imitate Li Po and give her a few blows. It was very worrying that someone who was almost thirty years old could do such a thing as running away.
She has been with Li Chun for more than ten years, and she knows very well Li Chun's temperament. She definitely didn't sneak out because she missed her husband, but went out to have fun.
When she comes back this time, she must persuade her husband to strictly discipline her. If it is her own sister, Li B will definitely skin her first.
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Returning to Qingning Palace, Li Po took off his armor and cloak, and felt much more relaxed all over his body.
Qingning Palace became lively at this time. The concubines kept sending people to inquire and want to pay greetings to the emperor. The palace people were full of joy when walking and working.
When the emperor returns to the throne, it is actually similar to that of ordinary people. When the head of the family returns from a long journey, everyone has a backbone, otherwise they will always feel that they cannot have peace of mind.
In fact, the same is true above the court. Li Po has been in power for several years and has gradually won the hearts of the people. Even if the queen is in power, she is doing well, but the queen is not the emperor after all. Many people are looking forward to the emperor's early return.
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Li Bi was always grand in his work. When he returned to Qingning Palace, he summoned all the concubines. There were a lot of them, which made Li Po very excited and sighed that it was better to be at home...
