After carefully asking about the details of the competition, Pei Sijian expressed his heartfelt admiration and looked happy.
This solved a big problem for him, which was how to continue to waste the Tibetan envoys in Liangzhou.
The Tang Dynasty had always looked down upon Tubo.
Because the status of the two countries is superior and inferior, there has always been a clear distinction between superior and inferior.
There are two famous rumors on the Internet in later generations. One is that Princess Wencheng married to Tubo and her status was very low, not as good as Princess Chizun of Nibala.
One is that Princess Wencheng's dowry included hundreds of skilled craftsmen. Li Shimin spread the advanced technology from the Central Plains, and Tubo developed through it. In other words, in order to show his magnanimity as a great nation, Li Shimin funded neighboring enemy countries.
For the former, the status of Princess Wencheng can be seen from the Tibetan historical material "Chronicle of Major Events", which details Songtsen Gampo's marriage to Princess Wencheng, their lives, the sacrifices after death, etc.
Even after Tang and Tibet went to war, Tubo still respectfully offered sacrifices to Princess Wencheng. As for Songtsen Gampo's other women, there is no record at all.
As for the legendary Princess Chizun, who was said to be even more favored by Songtsen Gampo, there was no such person in history. It was an invention of religious mythology.
The first rumor is pure nonsense, but the second one does have some data to support it.
Although the mention of thousands of craftsmen in the dowry is not mentioned in ancient Han historical materials, Tubo inscriptions, or Dunhuang Tubo historical documents, the "Hereditary Mirror of the Tubo Dynasty" does mention that Princess Wencheng brought craftsmen and seeds.
However, the other records in this book are all exaggerated. The Bodhisattva turned into a princess, Lu Dongzan deceived Li Shimin, sown seeds with fried seeds, and the length of Songtsen Gampo is linked to religious myths. The credibility is really not high.
According to the official history, when Li Zhi ascended the throne, Songtsan Gampo sent people to congratulate him, and Li Zhi gave him some craftsmen, all of whom were dedicated to serving the nobles and demonstrating the high quality of life in the Tang Dynasty.
To sum up, the marriage of Princess Wencheng was the Tang Dynasty's way of restraining the vassals. Songtsen Gampo succeeded to the throne in his teens and unified the plateau. He was so crazy. Later, when he met the Tang Dynasty, he realized that the small country was actually my own.
He remained obedient until his death.
It's a pity that after thirty years of Hedong and thirty years of Hexi, now Tibet has started to drag them, and the attitude of the envoys has become arrogant.
Although the Tang Dynasty suffered a huge defeat, it was unwilling to show favor to Tubo and asked Pei Sijian to stay in Liangzhou to temper the hostility of these Tibetan thieves and teach them rules before sending them to Chang'an.
This is not easy. Pei Sijian's recent back-and-forth with the Tibetan ambassador has been quite a headache.
He also quietly promoted the polo match behind the scenes, and the current results can be said to be the best help.
Pei Sijian was in a happy mood. When he saw the ink was stained, he simply put down his pen, stroked his beard and said, "Where is Li Liulang? As an elder, I should meet him."
The guard replied: "When I came, there was a carnival inside and outside the venue, and everyone surrounded Li Liulang. At that time, I heard that I was going to Zuixiang Tower to celebrate."
"Haha, don't worry, let this young gentleman relax and relax!"
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Li Yan indeed felt very relaxed.
At noon, in the Zuixiang Tower, a group of young people from Liangzhou's top aristocratic families were singing and dancing wildly to celebrate their victory.
This restaurant with a ridiculous name is extremely popular in Liangzhou.
Because its way of welcoming guests is very direct.
When you enter the restaurant, you will be greeted by the pretty Orchid, with graceful figure, exotic style and bold behavior.
After passing through the deep gallery and arriving at the hall, the beaded curtains were lowered, and after sitting at the screen and standing solemnly, there were rows of dancing girls, Qianjiao musicians, singing and dancing, and everything was peaceful.
When Li Yan was surrounded and walked in, he was told that if he was not satisfied, he could change a batch.
The inheritance of culture has lasted for thousands of years.
Very touching.
And among the colorful sleeves fluttering and people drinking and drinking, as expected, he became the center of toasting and making friends.
"Drink this cup to the full! Congratulations to Mukuro!!"
"Sing for you, dance for me!"
Before, in front of the academy, everyone kept a distance. It was because they were proud of their family status and were unwilling to compliment someone whose life experience had suddenly changed.
But now, what they value is not only the background of Duke Wei and the Li family of Longxi, but also Li Yan.
This person is so fierce. He can't predict whether he will be a general or a general in the future. The future is limitless. If we don't make friends now, when will we wait?
And Li Yan also changed from the solitary person he used to be when he was in the academy. He became open to everyone who came and showed his boldness.
I like this kind of communication~
But everything else is easy to say, except for singing and dancing, he really hasn't had any practice.
Seeing that he declined and refused to leave, everyone expressed their understanding. Then, one by one, the big men twisted their bodies and raised their arms, spun around, and waved to send him off...
Looking at the chaotic scene of these demons, Li Yan sighed in his heart. He knew very well that he would be one of them before long.
Because this is the custom of the Tang Dynasty.
When his grandfather Li Jing defeated the Eastern Turks, there was a party in the palace to celebrate. Li Shimin led the dance at the banquet, and the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan played the pipa to accompany him. One by one, the ministers toasted and danced to celebrate this unprecedented victory.
In the same famous scene, after Li Chengqian was deposed and Li Zhi became the prince, when he had his first son, even if he was a concubine, the grandfather Li Shimin also ran to the East Palace and took the lead in dancing happily.
Those who cannot dance become unsociable.
Social fear a thousand years later: Don’t talk when you go out.
Social fear a thousand years ago: not being able to sing, dance, maqiu.
Sure enough, when Jia Sibo saw Li Yan sitting quietly, he came to the side and said with a smile: "Yuan Fang should learn it hard, otherwise it would be rude if you can't accept the guest's order (to invite you to dance). Learn how to dance."
, one day I will be greeted by a saint, and I will be able to dance to thank you."
These words were not only advice, but also meant that he had a bright future. Li Yan raised his wine glass and said, "Brother's good words!"
An Zhongjing finished dancing, and sat on the other side without blushing or panting. Kang Meng, who had just wanted to come over, quickly took Kangda to the side and said, "I think Yuan Fang is reluctant to leave the beauty's arms, so he is not happy.
Dance with us!”
After saying that, he and Jasbo showed men's smiles.
Li Yan also laughed and said deliberately: "Then you are still crowded here? Beauty, are they both disappointed?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Hu Ji, who is serving next to her, has delicate features and a plump figure. She lowers her head and smiles when she hears the words. Her shy and timid expression is heart-tugging.
"Ha ha!"
After the joke, the relationship invisibly got closer. An Zhongjing smiled and said: "Hu Ji is beautiful, but it is hard to be considerate. I just found out that Yuan Fang also had an appointment with Uncle Wu to be a guest at his house, and I happened to meet the youngest member of my clan.
Lady!"
The fifth uncle he mentioned was Lieutenant Anxian, and Li Yan could not refuse: " Lieutenant Anxian has taken good care of me. I will definitely keep the appointment."
Jia Sibo hurriedly said: "You can't favor one over the other. Yuanfang, you also want to come to my Jia Mansion. I have many good sisters. Lan Zhi is fragrant and has both talent and beauty~"
"Are you Jia Baoyu, okay sister?"
Li Yan suppressed his complaints, but he also saw that they were not being polite, but really wanted to introduce the women of the clan to him.
Unlike the Shandong gentry, who like to internalize women with five surnames, the Guanlong clan is relatively free in marriage.
In the early Tang Dynasty, there was no such thing as wishing to marry girls with five surnames, and the credibility of unofficial historical novels was doubtful. It was not until after the Anshi Rebellion that the imperial power fell away, and girls with five surnames became very popular in the wedding market. Gradually, wealthy families even looked down on the princes.
Of course, the elders need to make the decision to marry a wife. The young lady here is obviously a concubine, just a concubine.
Sending a girl to warm the bed is a normal practice among aristocratic families, but what these two did was too straightforward.
It is indeed Liangzhou style.
"A sugar-coated bullet from a wealthy family, haha..."
Just as Li Yan was thinking about how to speak, a shrill female voice suddenly sounded outside, startling the young men who were singing and dancing in the hall:
"Brother Fu didn't commit suicide, he didn't commit suicide!"
"Please make the decision for my husband!!"
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