Chapter 197: Really Relying on Good Looks to Reach the Ranks
The thirty-six people in the envoy, plus a group of Supi women, young princes and other old Tuyuhun people, also stood in many rows in the hall.
Wang Xiaojie was in the front position, but Zanpu didn't pay attention at first and was looking at Li Yan carefully.
While he was looking at how outstanding this master that Shangguan Wan'er had been talking about all day long was, a look kept looking at him.
Zan Pu looked over subconsciously, and when he looked at Wang Xiaojie, he was stunned.
This Tang man looks so familiar!
Soon the princess also noticed something strange. She looked at Wang Xiaojie and was also stunned.
But she reacted very quickly and immediately reminded: "Your Majesty, the envoy is presenting gifts."
Zanpu looked away as if he had just woken up from a dream, and turned back to the gift.
There are nine carts of gifts, and the items are complete. They not only show the magnanimity of a large country, but are also quite meaningful.
When Li Zhi ascended the throne in his early years, Songtsen Gampo sent people to congratulate him, and the saint rewarded some noble craftsmen to go there, so that Tubo could be self-sufficient.
If you want any aristocratic enjoyment, you can make it yourself, which is like teaching others how to fish.
This time the gift is quite interesting, there are many books, including the complete "Chen Gui".
The same body, the most loyal, the Taoist, the impartial, the remonstrating, the honest, the prudent, the honest, the good general, the beneficial to others.
Ten complete chapters, several thick stacks of books, admonishing ministers how to behave themselves and listen to the words of the sage.
Zamp: "..."
Suddenly I felt that the gift didn’t smell good anymore.
After the gift was finished, Zanpu raised his hand: "Thank you very much, Emperor Tang, for your kindness. You envoys have come from afar and have worked hard. Please take a seat!"
The palace maids came forward, laid out the carpet, laid out the banquet table, and served fine wine and delicacies.
Zanpu persuaded him to drink from a distance, deliberately drank a few glasses first, and lowered his posture: "Envoys, please!"
"Thank you Zamp for your kindness!"
Everyone stood up to drink. Wang Xiaojie stopped thinking about it and began to focus on the good wine and food in front of him.
The atmosphere gradually became warmer. Compared with Li Zhi's imperial authority, the Tibetan Zanpu obviously could not put much pressure on him, and the whole delegation was quite relaxed.
Zanpu waited until the time was right and slowly spoke: "Li Zhengshi, I intend to follow the example of Tang Guo Yanguan and set up the post of censor in Tubo. What do you think?"
Li Yiyan replied: "In praise of the Holy Ming, the Censor is in charge of inspecting the court rituals. He is humble and respectful, and has the purpose of governing the country. It is an important position in the court and is indispensable."
Although Zan Pu already understood this, he still couldn't help but praise: "As a humble minister, all officials will be impeached by the censor if they do anything wrong. What a good system!"
After praising him, Zanpu asked in a solemn voice: "But the powerful minister is in power and if he wants to use his position as censor to curb his power, what means should be used to suppress it?"
Li Yiyan stroked his beard.
He also experienced the period when Li Zhi was controlled by Changsun Wuji. In addition, there were many emperors in the Central Plains Dynasty who were ignored by powerful ministers, so there was no reason to look down on them.
It's just that as an envoy of the Tang Dynasty, you must put on a lot of airs.
After pondering for a long time, Li Yiyan said calmly: "In our heavenly dynasty, the censor not only supervises all officials, but can also admonish the saints for their mistakes."
Zan Pu was shocked: "Even the Emperor of Tang Dynasty was under the jurisdiction of the Censor?"
Li Yiyan shook his head: "The saint is supreme and cannot be under the jurisdiction of the imperial censor. The imperial censor can only advise the saint. Ming emperors in the past dynasties accepted admonitions humbly, such as the late emperor and Duke Wen Zhen (Wei Zheng). The emperor and his ministers got along well with each other, and only then did the Zhenguan era flourish!
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Zamp showed an interested look: "I'd like to hear the details!"
Li Yiyan tells the story of Li Shimin and Wei Zheng's monarchs and ministers one by one.
Li Yan was listening.
Li Yiyan was also outspoken in his advice and dedicated to serving the public good. Lian Li Zhi respected him a lot and naturally recognized Wei Zheng greatly.
And Li Yiyan was not just bragging, he said very fairly: "The late emperor and the crown prince conspired to rebel, and the two prime ministers recommended by Wen Zhen Gong during his lifetime also rebelled. In anger, the late emperor pulled down the monument he had given to Wen Zhen Gong.
Later, when Goguryeo failed to be destroyed, thinking of the benefits of Duke Wen Zhen’s advice, he re-erected the stele. Duke Wen Zhen also had mistakes that he did not understand, but it was actually the late emperor who tolerated them and did not care about them!”
Zanpu was deeply impressed: "It's admirable to be so broad-minded and magnanimous!"
Li Yiyan began to give counterexamples again: "The previous dynasty, Sui Yang, was headstrong and did not like to give advice. If the courtiers did not agree with anyone, they would commit crimes and the family would be destroyed. As time went by, all his subordinates were sycophants, and they would eventually lose their lives and destroy the country!"
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Zan Pu nodded: "It can be seen from this that the monarch should accept advice and criticism, and it is imperative for Tubo to reform its system!"
He was refreshed and his voice became a little louder than usual: "I want to put myself first, be supervised by the censor, and set an example for future generations!"
Li Yan laughed in his heart, you have no power, so naturally you are willing to accept the supervision of the censor.
When the power is really in hand, it's a question of whether you still have the courage to let others control you.
However, judging from Zamp's statement, he indeed has the best entry point.
The monarch is willing to be governed, but the ministers want to be unrestrained? It doesn’t make sense!
Li Yiyan stroked his beard and said, "Praise for Pu's wisdom."
After the guests and hosts had a good time, when Zan Pu's eyes subconsciously turned to Wang Xiaojie, the princess waved: "You all should step aside. We, the couple, want to say something to Wan'er and her master, Deputy Ambassador Li!"
Zhu Dan, who was standing by, was reminded and immediately went down with the guards and palace maids.
Li Yiyan cupped his hands and said, "We are also resigning!"
He led the envoys to retreat, leaving only a few people in the palace.
Zan Pu, Wang Fei, Li Yan, Shangguan Wan'er and the handsome guard Wang Xiaojie who were specially left behind.
Zanpu first said a few polite words to Shangguan Wan'er and Li Yan, then couldn't help it anymore, stood up and came to Wang Xiaojie: "Who is this warrior?"
Wang Xiaojie handed over his hand and spoke directly: "Your Majesty, Wang Xiaojie, is from Xinfeng, Jingzhao, and is appointed as the Internal Guard, Wu Dewei... Zanpu, we look quite alike!"
Li Yan was surprised: "Really!"
Shangguan Wan'er was also surprised: "Is there such a coincidence?"
The princess also had to say: "There are indeed some similarities..."
More than just a few points, there are fewer people, and the two of them are standing together, making it even more obvious.
Not only the facial features, but also the body shapes look similar at first glance.
Wang Xiaojie was not a tall and mighty type to begin with. He came from a lower-class background. He grew up in poverty, had poor nutrition, and was born with a small frame. After joining the army, he only rose to prominence by daring to fight and fighting hard.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Zampu is well-nourished, and even when he is a puppet, he is still the king of a country. He is not shabby in terms of food, but he is too neglected and depressed.
Heart, being ill in bed for a long time, even the best body has been tortured to the point of losing weight.
Therefore, one of the two is lean and capable, the other is frail and thin, and Shangguan Wan'er specially put on some older makeup. If she trims her beard and puts on a Zanpu robe, they will look very similar from a distance.
It is no wonder that in history, during the Chengfengling defeat, Wang Xiaojie was captured by the Tibetans and brought to the royal city. When he was beheaded in public, he was discovered by Chidu Songtsen and shouted that this is my father, so Wang Xiaojie survived.
The Tubo man called father was the son of Zampu and the princess in front of him.
In the past, Li Yan felt that this record had many flaws. Why would a child under the age of ten go to watch an execution? Aren't they afraid of leaving a psychological shadow?
But now that I think about it, maybe Zan Xiruo really hopes that the little puppet will leave a psychological shadow after watching the execution, making it easier to control.
Unexpectedly, little Zampu directly recognized Wang Xiaojie. His biological father had not yet been buried, and he was still stinking. There was a new father in Tang Dynasty. It must have been a farce at the time...
Now that Wang Xiaojie has been unearthed in advance, Zanpu feels a little weird, but it doesn't matter.
However, the princess rolled her eyes and had an idea.
After Li Yan and others left, she helped Zan Pu sit back down. Looking at Zan Pu's weak appearance, gasping for breath, she said: "Your Majesty, since the Tang Dynasty man is similar to your Majesty, the position of Censor this time will be given to me."
We are more confident!"
Zanpu didn't understand for a moment: "What do you mean by my beloved concubine?"
The princess did not say anything clearly, but her eyes moved: "Your Majesty, you still remember that Wan'er once said that when Emperor Tang received his ministers in private, he sat in the imperial awning and looked down at his ministers!"
Zanpu sighed: "I am not allowed to look directly at the saint. How great it would be if I were so majestic!"
The princess consoled him: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be discouraged. The Tang Emperor is not in good health. I am afraid that he acted in this way to maximize his strengths and avoid his weaknesses, and to maintain his majesty in front of his ministers."
Zanpu thought for a while and smiled bitterly: "What my beloved concubine said is true, but it is difficult for me to do this. The Emperor of Tang is already in power, and I am no match for him! The ministers have known that I am weak and sick. If I were blind,
If you go up to the next level of tent, you might be even more suspicious!"
The princess whispered: "We really can't imitate them blindly, but since we have such powerful Tang people, why not make good use of them?"
Zamp finally reacted and his face suddenly changed color: "My beloved concubine, do you want this Tang Dynasty to pretend to be me?"
The princess said gently: "Your Majesty, please calm down. What I want from my concubine is for him to pretend to be the king and receive his ministers. The king only needs to sit behind him and control him!"
Zan Pu was startled. Thinking of Wang Xiaojie's majestic demeanor, the anger in his brows gradually dissipated, and he muttered: "This is not a bad idea..."
Why is the monarch of Tubo named Zanpu?
Because Xiong Qiang is said to be praised, and her husband is said to be Pu.
This name is related to Yongzhong's belief. In the teachings, "Zan" is a ferocious, ferocious and violent god. Later, it gradually evolved into an object of worship with the status of a protector, Zanpu Zanpu, the name of a strong husband.
Comes from this.
Literally translated, it’s just two words, macho.
But now Zampu is not even close to the word "macho". The ministers are not willing to take refuge in him. This is also the reason.
If you surrender today and fight to the death with the Gar family, and if Zanpu kicks you off tomorrow, why should you be dumbfounded?
The body of the superior is an important factor, and Li Zhi's power and tactics must rely on Empress Wu, let alone Zan Pu.
Now that the princess offered a new idea, Zan Pu was really moved: "Can the Tang people agree?"
The princess sneered: "They sent me as envoys to Tibet, didn't they just hope to weaken the Gar family from within? This matter will benefit both sides, and we can use them to help the king establish a censor and take power!"
Zan Pu nodded and expressed his sincere expectation: "It's such a coincidence. If this happens, God will really protect me!"
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"The Tubo people know how to play!"
After receiving the news, Li Yan was stunned.
Double spring? Contraption? Vtuber?
He didn't expect that Zamp and the princess would use Wang Xiaojie in this way.
But after careful consideration, Wang Xiaojie's powerful energy and spirit were honed step by step as a soldier in Zhe Chongfu. If Zanpu can put on this layer of skin, he will indeed gain a lot of points.
It’s true that you get to the top by your looks!
interesting!
Li Yan smiled slightly and looked at Shangguan Wan'er who was studying quietly next to him, preparing to enroll his child in a new cram school:
"Wan'er, during this time you started to learn Tubo language."