The news that the Tang Dynasty was about to send an envoy to Tibet was already known to both the government and the public.
Some people avoid it, while others are eager to try it.
After all, the current war between Tang Dynasty and Tubo is what the saint is most concerned about.
Whether it's a battle on the battlefield or a mission to show off one's power, it's always a good opportunity to rise to the top.
Therefore, for a time, many ministers requested orders, hoping to join the mission.
But Li Yan was not in a hurry.
After ten days, he had everything ready before handing over the greeting card.
Li Mansion.
Li Yan came to the main hall, raised his hands to Li Yiyan who was sitting on the main seat and said, "Uncle."
Li Yiyan raised his hand: "If Li Jiyi is here to talk about business, please call me Mr. Li Ge. If it's a family matter, it won't be too late to call me uncle."
Li Yan thought to himself that I don’t want to have any relatives, because everyone is called the Li family of Longxi~
Li Yiyan came from the Guzang family, and Li Jing came from the Danyang family. They were not from the same family. In fact, the blood relationship was very weak.
But after all, they are members of the same clan in the genealogy. There is no problem in calling him Li Geling or Li Gong to others. When meeting in private, he can only be called uncle.
Of course, he also liked to keep things official, so he bowed and said: "I have some immature ideas about going on an envoy. Please take a look at them."
Li Yiyan took the thick information and raised his gray eyebrows: "Li Jiyi seems to have been prepared for it!"
As he spoke, he put the paper a little further away and began to look at it carefully. It was obvious that he had some presbyopia.
Li Yan waited calmly.
After half an hour, Li Yiyan finally said: "Are there really so many women in Subi who are literate?
Li Yan said: "Su Pi has always been a woman. Although it has been annexed by Tubo, the old customs still exist. It is not surprising that women are more literate."
Li Yiyan said: "Since women are in power in the country, how can we win over them? You can't just trust these sinful women. They are displaced in the Western Regions, so they will be blessed by the grace of the Tang Dynasty. It cannot be compared with the situation in Tubo."
Li Yandao: "My opinion is exactly the opposite of that of Li Geling. It is precisely because the Supi women were used to being in power, and now they have become Sun Boru. Although they still have some status within the clan, they are on the edge of the entire Tibetan official class.
This is intolerable to them!"
Li Yiyan thought for a while: "It's possible that power will fall away and resentment will arise, but it's not enough."
Li Yan smiled: "According to the intelligence collected by Qiu Ge, there is currently a rumor in Tubo that the Gar family was originally subordinate to the lower household of Supi and was a slave specializing in war. Later, taking advantage of the civil strife in Supi, the queen and the queen exchanged views with each other.
During the fighting, he fled to Tubo in Shannan..."
Li Yiyan's slightly cloudy eyes widened: "Is this true?"
Li Yan said: "This theory is doubtful. It may be fabricated by the literati who were oppressed by the Gar family in the country."
Not only did scholars in the Tang Dynasty like to write jokes, but also in other countries. The world is as black as crows.
Li Yiyan understood and stroked his beard: "It doesn't matter whether the Gar family is from a lower family of Supi, but as long as there is such a statement, they must be extremely disgusted with the old Supi people. It is indeed feasible for you to start from the old Supi people."
He looked slightly relaxed, but then he had doubts: "The opening of flying money in the name of the government to benefit merchants everywhere has anything to do with this mission?"
Li Yandao: "The Gar family attaches more importance to merchants from the Western Regions. After they occupied the land of Anxi, they blocked the trade route from the Western Regions to Longyou and made a lot of money from it. In comparison, Tubo itself prefers to trade with Shu merchants. If we can
If we take control of the Shu merchants and let them mediate with them wholeheartedly, it will be much easier to form an alliance with the Tubo nobles!"
Li Yiyan looked disgusted with the merchants and scolded him: "Businessmen are unjust and untrustworthy. Although your move is prudent, it is too compromising. It is extremely difficult to supervise this matter and there may be future troubles..."
Just when Li Yan thought he was going to deny it, Li Yiyan thought about it again and again, and finally said: "The overall situation is more important, I will report it to Your Majesty, but you should not do such things again, lest you follow in the footsteps of the Dou family!"
Although this statement is biased, it still contains advice and love. Li Yancheng said: "Feiqian's benefits are huge, and it is precisely because Li Ge is dedicated to serving the public that I can give you advice!"
Li Yiyan hummed and continued to look down. When he saw the tea cakes, he was even more surprised and looked over with bright eyes: "Li Jiyi, if I remember correctly, tea is now popular in Chang'an. It was originally made by
Did you bring it here?"
Li Yan explained: "Tubo is located in a high-cold area, and its diet is hot and high in oil, such as milk, butter, beef and mutton, and lacks vegetables. Too much meat is not easy to decompose in the body. Over time, it will cause abdominal distension, unfavorable outcomes (constipation), and poor health.
Short life span is actually the same for prairie people..."
He simply took out the Xie's tea gift box he brought: "Drinking tea for a long time can prevent these diseases. The Tubo people are obviously aware of it and have already purchased tea cakes from Shu merchants, and the amount of purchases is increasing year by year. Li Ge
Please take a look at the account book summary."
Li Yiyan quickly took a closer look and was finally moved by it: "Is this why you are promoting tea products?"
Li Yan nodded: "It's just an attempt. If the Tubo people really realize the benefits of tea, and we can master the tea ceremony transaction, we can hold their lifeline. This is the basis for negotiation!"
Li Yiyan stroked his beard repeatedly and found few white hairs pulled off. His face was full of joy: "Yes, if tea cakes are really so important to the Tubo people, this mission will have great results. Yuanfang, my uncle is very happy."
What a relief!”
Li Yan: "..."
Seeing his strange expression, Li Yiyan laughed and raised his eyebrows: "When you become an elder in the future, you will be able to behave like this in front of the younger ones~"
I had never been in contact with him before, so I didn’t expect that this old man, who was known for his uprightness, was quite interesting. Li Yan also smiled: “My uncle said so!”
Li Yiyan put down the information and said in a tone like a clan member: "Yuanfang, since you came to Chang'an, you have taken the initiative to keep a certain distance from our clan. Is it because you were instructed by Qiu Pavilion to focus on working in the internal defense, or because you are concerned about your father's past?
You have a grudge against the matter and don’t want to get in touch with it?”
Li Yan listened to his direct question and simply said: "Actually, it's not the case. I am satisfied with being able to get the name of Li family. I want to rely on my own efforts for the rest."
Historically, Li Yiyan became prime minister soon after, and there were two other prime ministers after Li in Longxi, one was Li Zhaode and the other was Li Jiongxiu.
Even if these prime ministers come from different houses, have different political opinions, and political resources are not necessarily shared, if you really want to curry favor, you can still get help.
But Li Yan has a sense of arrogance in his heart. He wants to take the Duke of Wei to take off so that Li Jing's descendants will no longer be in poverty. How can he take the initiative to stick to other descendants of the Li family?
Li Yiyan misunderstood, thinking that he was just like the rumors and didn't bother hanging out with those disciples who had no merit.
The old man was not angry but happy: "Okay, that's how it should be! The founding of the Tang Dynasty was only half a hundred years old. Those incompetent noble children have long forgotten the difficult and difficult circumstances in which their fathers and ancestors followed the late emperor to pacify the world.
, only by governing the country and bringing peace to the people can we achieve today’s prosperous age!”
This is also an unavoidable rule. The predecessors conquer the world, and the descendants enjoy the benefits. How can they have the qualities of their elders if they have not suffered hardships?
But Li Yiyan was obviously very unhappy: "Look at them, they are really ineffective, so they have to work hard on their own like you! You don't rely on me, you don't do anything, and now you are in the fifth rank. Look at those bad things again. Isn't it ironic?
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What else could Li Yan say, he could only smile modestly: "In addition to my own hard work, I am also somewhat lucky..."
"It's no luck. How many people come to me these days to ask for help, but they are not even half prepared like you! Just wait!"
Li Yiyan started writing the memorial directly. After finishing writing, he waited for the ink to dry and immediately stood up vigorously: "Come on, let's go to the palace to meet the saint. This time, you must be the envoy to Tubo!"
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"Yuanfang, are you going to Tubo too?"
In the Linde Hall, the emperor and the empress were enjoying the dance. After hearing the two people entering to report, Li Zhi waved the dancer away and looked over in surprise.
Li Yandao: "Your Majesty, I grew up in Liangzhou. During the Battle of Dafeichuan, many of the sons of Longyou went to the battlefield and suffered misfortunes. The Tubo envoys also frequently provoked me. I will bear in mind the hatred of our enemies in this country!"
Li Zhi nodded slightly.
Li Yiyan said: "Your Majesty, Li Jiyi is very brave. If he can protect me, I will feel more at ease."
Li Zhi thought of the shocking scene of slashing the Tathagata Buddha statue: "I know Yuanfang's bravery, but the bitter cold in Tubo is unusual. Are you really prepared?"
Li Yan said firmly: "I am willing to go!"
Empress Wu said from the side: "Good ministers and fierce generals who are loyal to the emperor and serve the country are truly a blessing to Your Majesty and a blessing to the Tang Dynasty!"
Li Zhilongyan Dayue: "Okay!"
An old man and a young man, both of whom had bright careers in the officialdom, took the initiative to take risks in the enemy's country.
Coupled with the recent Qingming rule, many officials have shrunk their tails in fear as the princes and prime ministers have fallen one after another.
At this moment, Li Zhi had the illusion that he was really a holy king, so he was naturally happy.
Li Yiyan presented the memorial at the right time: "Your Majesty, I would like to submit this memorial if you have the right to do so!"
Li Zhi looked at it and raised his eyebrows: "Is the imperial court conducting a flying money business?"
Li Yiyan: "Businessmen see profits, and if they make money, they can accept it!"
Li Yan was a little moved.
Compared to him thinking about carrying water, Li Yiyan was more clear about love and hate and directly took over all the responsibilities.
And when Li Zhi handed the memorial to Empress Wu, Empress Wu read it over, and her eyes suddenly lit up, obviously thinking of the profits and influence.
Li Zhi took into account the recent changes in the political situation and wanted to take advantage of it, but he knew not to act too hastily.
He said calmly: "This matter is indeed beneficial to the people, but the disadvantages are also great. We can ask all states to go to the memorial hall to try it first and see how effective it is, and then we can talk about it later!"
Li Yiyan said: "Let's look ahead first, and then chart it slowly. Your Majesty is wise!"
They are all human spirits, just send out signals and whet the appetite of businessmen.
As for when it will actually be implemented, we’ll talk about it next time.
Li Zhi nodded slightly and suddenly said: "Yuan Fang can be the deputy envoy, and the inner guard Shen Juyuan is brave and courageous. He also knows the geographical advantage of Tubo, and he can also join the envoy. What do you think?"
Li Yiyan said: "I have no objection!"
Li Yan was puzzled: "Your Majesty..."
Shen Juyuan is one of the suspects who murdered Jia Sibo. Li Zhi arranged for him to join the mission at this time. Qiu Ying acted as guarantee. Has the suspicion been cleared?
However, when he looked at Li Zhi, he found that the saint was also staring at him: "Yuanfang, you are the deputy envoy. I have authorized you to observe discipline, to reward exclusively, and to kill exclusively. If something special happens, you don't have to hold back." !”
Only then did Li Yan understand that Li Zhi was extremely suspicious of Shen Juyuan and asked him to keep a close eye on him. If necessary, kill him first and then report him?
Since the Han Dynasty, those who uphold the festival have been imperial envoys with great power. The generals appointed by the imperial court have also taken the festival as their trust and used it to command the army.
In the Tang Dynasty, the festivals were more solemn and majestic, and the Jiedushi were envoys. This is where the name comes from.
The Tubo envoy Nian Zenggu deliberately died in the Tang Dynasty, and then spread the word about the evil deeds of the Tang Dynasty's envoys in the Western Regions.
If someone in the Tang envoy encountered misfortune in Tubo, then there would be even more excuses.
This hand is quite cruel.
But the question is, why does Li Zhi think that Shen Juyuan is the murderer?
Li Yan responded: "I accept your order!"
"well!"
The saint was in high spirits and left the two of them behind, enjoying a song and dance before letting them leave the palace.
At this point, the number of envoys has been officially determined.
After Li Yan returned to the inner guard, he immediately summoned his team.
Di Renjie and Qiu Shenji came first.
Di Renjie apprehended Hao Da and other drug traffickers, destroyed the poisonous pill workshop, and confiscated the account books. Under Li Yan's recommendation, the internal guard was still the Wu Dewei, and the external guard was promoted to Dali Temple Cheng.
This is a full six years earlier than he was in history.
Don't underestimate six years. Di Renjie was originally a late bloomer. If he is six years ahead of schedule, he will be in the prime of life.
Li Qianru, the former prime minister of Dali Temple, was transferred to the inner guard, and Li Yan was also cited as a confidant. However, since the suspicion of Jia Sibo's case has not been ruled out, there are some things that he obviously cannot be allowed to do.
At this time, Li Yan explained the situation of the seven suspects and said: "Shen Jiyi is also in the delegation. I will keep an eye on this one. The remaining six people will be left to you two to investigate. The investigation and search for the murderer will be handed over to Huaiying, the arrest and interrogation will be handed over to Shenji!"
Di Renjie and Qiu Shenji said in unison: "Yes!"
Li Yan then said to Anshengan and Guo Yuanzhen who were coming next: "Shengan contacted Hu merchants, and Yuanzhen focused on Shu merchants. Don't underestimate these merchants. Their business methods and connections are very important to this mission.
Don’t be careless!”
An Shengan and Guo Yuanzhen accepted the order: "Yes!"
Li Yan finally said to Wang Xiaojie and Peng Botong: "Just follow me and join the mission!"
Wang Xiaojie was overjoyed: "I have wanted to fight the Tibetan bandits for a long time. Thank you Liu Lang for making it happen!"
Li Yan was about to speak but stopped.
Wang Xiaojie didn't know that Li Yan brought him along this time mainly because he needed his face, which might be of great use.
BloombergTong, on the other hand, is purely a guard.
Among the many subordinates, this big man is the most powerful. Especially during this period of time, the two sides were competing with each other. As the tide rose, all boats moved forward very quickly.
After he had arranged his team, the palace servants came to announce the edict.
"The guerrilla general Li Yan, who excelled in martial arts, was promoted to general Dingyuan due to changes in the mechanism, and was sent as an envoy to Tibet, hoping to frighten the enemy and the barbarians!"
Li Yan took the edict, looked at the official name and smiled before doing a skillful dance: