Chapter 192: Learn from Empress Wu’s good example and become a workaholic in politics and power
After handing some of the letters to the female general Zhu Dan, Li Yan returned to the mission and said no more.
Along the way, he silently observed the two teams coming to greet the envoys.
The contrast is obvious.
Not all of Brenzann's men are tall and powerful, they are basically strong and well-decorated.
Not all of the female general Zhu Dan's men were sallow and thin, they were basically malnourished and had few decorations.
The Supi people were exploited.
After this country was annexed by Tubo, due to its own size, it not only became the Wuru, that is, one of the five major tribes, but the princesses of these Zanpu basically also included the noble daughter Subi.
The queen mother of Songtsan Gampo was born in Subi, the princess of Mangsongmangtsen was born in Subi, the princess of Tridu Songtsen was also born in Subi, and there were many more in history.
But even so, their entire ethnic group is still in a state of oppression and exploitation.
I fed him one sweet date and used a big stick to hammer the rest.
Therefore, unless Chimaluo, a powerful woman like Wu Zetian appears, the living conditions of this tribe in Tubo will naturally not be very good.
Li Yan feels very good.
If you want to be really happy and have no contradictions, why are we here, just to give you gifts?
The female general Zhu Dan also discovered the carriage containing gifts behind her. What made her even more concerned was the prison carriage following at the end.
She looked carefully, then came to the front to find Li Yiyan and asked: "Li Zhengshi, what's going on with those prisoners?"
After Li Yiyan explained what happened in Liangzhou, he said calmly: "I hope Zanpu can give us an explanation as to why the Tuyuhun people were instigated by Tubo to plot against Liangzhou!"
"that is not……"
Just as the female general Zhu Dan was about to speak, Brunzan said coldly: "You little palace guard, think about it before you speak!"
The female general Zhu Dan shut her mouth instantly.
Li Yan said coldly: "Garru is very arrogant. Is it possible that in Tubo, low-ranking officials don't even have the right to speak?"
Brenzann closed his mouth instantly.
The female general Zhu Dan was amazed and looked at Li Yan carefully.
But she didn't dare to say anything more, she just silently remembered this envoy from the Tang Dynasty who had a good impression of Su Pi.
The rest of the journey was speechless.
Under the escort of two teams of Tibetan guards, the Tang envoys had a smooth journey and arrived at Luosuo King City on the bank of the Jiqu River.
Maybe they were used to seeing the magnificent city gates in Chang'an, but when they saw a city gate standing tall that could barely be called tall, but definitely not as grand, everyone in the envoys looked at each other a little bit.
After all, Tubo also defeated 100,000 Tang troops and rose strongly in the Western Regions. Is this the royal city?
Li Yiyan and Li Yan looked at the city gate together and stood waiting for the group of people.
Especially the middle-aged man at the head.
He has a tall and powerful figure, an angular face, and intelligent and alert eyes. His skin is still a clear prairie red, but he has two thick and black beards, which makes him look very majestic.
Tubo is still red, and this person is also wearing a red robe and many accessories, especially the dzi bead hanging around his neck and the eye-catching big zither on his arm.
Li Yiyan whispered: "This person looks like Lu Dongzan."
Li Yan replied: "It should be Lu Dongzan's eldest son."
Sure enough, when he saw the envoys arriving in front of the city gate, the middle-aged man stepped forward and said in standard Chinese: "I have the great Tubo speech to praise Xiruo, and by the order of Zanpu, I respectfully welcome all the envoys of the Tang Dynasty!"
Li Yiyan held the ceremony and stepped forward to greet him: "Li Yiyan, the envoy of the Tang Dynasty, thank you very much for welcoming me with the great talk of Gar."
"Li Zhengjiang, you're welcome!"
Zan Xiruo bowed with both hands, the etiquette was very standard. After saying hello to Li Yiyan, he looked at Li Yan carefully, looked at the banner in his hand, and said with a smile: "This must be Deputy Ambassador Li. He is really young, civilized and military."
What an all-rounder!"
Li Yan smiled brightly: "I didn't expect that my name would spread so quickly, and even the Gar lectures from far away here would know about it. I'm really honored!"
Zan Xiruo's smile did not change and she looked at Bren Zanren: "Fifth brother, thank you for your hard work escorting Ambassador Tang all the way."
Brenzan felt like he was being pardoned, but at the same time he was so ashamed that he stepped forward and said: "Brother!"
Zan Xiruo nodded: "I will leave the following matters to my brother. Please step back and rest... Everyone, please!"
The prime minister of a country personally led the way and took them into Luosuo City officially.
When it comes to Luosuo City, few people in later generations know about it, but when it comes to the Potala Palace inside, everyone knows it.
Li Yan just entered the city, and his first impression was eye-catching.
No matter how impressive the Daming Palace in Chang'an is, it is impossible to overlook the majestic palace city as soon as you enter the city gate of Chang'an.
But at Luosuo City Gate, if you really raise your head, you can see the outline of the palace built on the mountain with overlapping buildings in the distance.
With that feeling of being born out of the sky and filled with energy, you can imagine how proud Songtsen Gampo was when he built this palace.
Located to the south of the Potala Palace, there are circles of tower-like buildings, which are simple and extensive, scattered and scattered, and very scattered.
The streets were also crooked. People who were used to living in Chang'an instantly felt a strong sense of discomfort and wanted to straighten those streets.
Li Yan adapted for a moment and began to observe the flow of people on the street. He found that it was still bustling and lively.
Not to mention the knives and weapons, there are also many shops for saddlers and cobblers, as well as places to eat snacks, which shows that the economic prosperity is pretty good.
I just don’t know if it’s intentional or if I’m just being honest, there are a lot of refugees begging along the street.
It formed a sharp contrast with the dignitaries or business travelers who walked by proudly in red clothes.
Zan Xiruo rode his horse all the way and turned a blind eye to this.
Naturally, the envoys would not be rude enough to ask these questions as soon as they entered the city. The long queue marched forward in a strange and peaceful atmosphere.
Finally, after walking through seven or eight streets, almost reaching the foot of the Potala Palace, Zan Xiruo stopped his horse, pointed to a Chang'an-style mansion and said: "Tubo is not as good as the Tang Dynasty, and there is no post station to entertain people.
These days I will have to humiliate all the envoys and live in my mansion."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Li Yiyan's pupils shrank: "Living in Da Lun's mansion? Isn't this inappropriate?"
Zan Xiruo smiled and said: "I, Tubo, are willing to restore old friendship with the Tang Dynasty. Zanpu has ordered that a place specially built to entertain envoys has just been started. Therefore, I am ordered to entertain you. This is Zanpu's kindness. Please
Li Zhengshi, please don’t refuse.”
After being silent for a while, Li Yiyan nodded: "Since it is Zanpu's intention, we will follow the local customs, but I don't know when Zanpu will summon him?"
Zan Xiruo's smile faded and he sighed and said: "It's a bad time for the envoys to come. Zanpu is sick again. I'm afraid it's impossible to see all the envoys in a short time. Please rest assured and I will provide the best hospitality!"
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Li Yiyan's expression was calm and unhurried: "Then I won't bother you."
The envoys and their entourage walked towards the mansion until the prison car came from behind. Zan Xiruo suddenly said: "Wait a minute!"
Li Yiyan looked at him: "What's the matter with Gar's great treatise?"
Zan Xiruo said: "I have the post of Changben in Tubo, who specializes in hearing cases. The prisoners must be interrogated by Changben and then reported to Zanpu. This process is not short. Let's just hand over these prisoners!"
After saying that, he smiled bitterly and said: "It feels a bit ominous to let them enter my mansion!"
Li Yiyan stroked his beard expressionlessly, and Li Yan took over the topic: "I heard that the highest official in your country who interrogates such cases is the prime minister in charge of this matter?"
Zan Xiruo's eyes narrowed slightly: "Deputy Ambassador Li knows the internal affairs of Tibet very well, right? Yes, the top manager of this case is the internal minister, not an outsider. It is my third brother Zan Po.
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Good guy, the President of the Supreme Court is also his brother.
Tubo also implemented a group prime minister system. The most powerful prime minister was called the Daxiang, also known as the Da Lun, and the second most powerful prime minister was called the Xiao Lun, who was the deputy of the Da Lun.
There are also several members of the prime minister's staff, who are equivalent to the third-rank ministers of the three provinces under Tong Zhongshu's sect. Among them, the one who is in charge of national criminal investigations, prisons and the formulation of relevant laws is called the prime minister.
These officials are inherited by the son after the death of the father. If there are no children, they are inherited by close relatives. Unless they commit a serious crime of treason and affect the whole clan, they will not be changed. Otherwise, they cannot be replaced.
But sitting in this position now is Zan Po, the third son of Lu Dongzan.
Take a look at his sons. The eldest son Zan Xiruo is the great general, the second son Qinling is the marshal of the army, and the third son Zan Po is the prime minister.
This lineup made Li Yan smile bitterly.
Everything has advantages and disadvantages. He took control of power early and competed with Tubo.
The benefits are obvious. The overall situation between Tang Dynasty and Tibet is not that disadvantageous now.
The disadvantages are also obvious. The current power of the Gar family is really awesome. They are both civil and military, and they have no shortage of strength and territory.
At this time, Zan Xiruo added: "Deputy Ambassador Li also knows that our Zanpu is not in good health. It is really difficult for him to do the trial in person. After leaving it to my third brother for interrogation, and after the results are obtained, Zanpu will
It’s not too late to make a decision!”
These words sounded gentle and calm, but in fact they were arrogant and domineering to the extreme.
Li Yan, however, was not used to him: "I'm sorry to say that this matter involves the Tuyuhun Rebellion, and diplomatic matters cannot follow the normal procedures of Tubo."
Zan Xiruo also argued with each other: "Tuyuhun is the old king of Wudao. Out of the friendship between the two countries, my second brother led the army to help the new king suppress the rebellion and will return. Could it be that Deputy Li is waiting for him to hold the throne of the new king of Tuyuhun?"
Now that the credentials are in front of you, do you want to let my third brother try the case again?"
Li Yan shook his head: "That is indeed too troublesome..."
He looked behind and waved: "Guard Zhudan, come here."
Zhu Dan, the female general who had been following behind to fish, changed her face slightly, but she did not dare to refuse and walked slowly over.
Zan Xiruoqi said: "She is a palace guard, responsible for protecting the safety of the princess. Why did Deputy Li ask her to come?"
Li Yan smiled: "I just had an idea. Our Tang Dynasty also has a queen to assist the saint in handling state affairs. Since Zampu is ill, it is better to let the princess interrogate the case to show fairness. What do you think of Gar's speech?"