Chapter 1965 If Your Majesty allows it, the minister is willing to be a pawn in front of His Majesty's horse
Lu Dongzan looked at Sambuza's thin back, and then glanced at the two vulgar Tibetan warriors.
He let out a long sigh of regret and said in a voice that only Sambuza and himself could hear.
"Actually, when Brother Yu walked into this room, I was still hesitating, but now, I already understand what I should do."
Lu Dongzan stood up, straightened his robes, and gave a respectful salute to Sambuza.
"Thank you so much, Brother Tunmi, and thank you for helping Brother Yu make up his mind..."
Then Lu Dongzan's voice suddenly became normal and he spoke loudly.
"I also ask Tunmi, after he returns to Tubo, remember to tell the king of the country that if you want to achieve great things, you should stay close to the virtuous and stay away from the villains. Those in power should not be too careless about things..."
Sambuza, who had his back to Lu Dongzan, answered in a hoarse voice after a long while.
"Don't worry, your words will definitely be brought to me if I am alive."
Qin Ling, who was arranged by his father to squat at the door, could only watch everything happening in the house helplessly until he saw his father, Lu Dongzan, saluting Na Sambuza.
Although his face was solemn, he seemed to have relieved his inner burden, and his steps seemed so firm and powerful.
"General Zhao, please tell your Majesty, I would like to see your Majesty."
After seeing Zhao Kun striding away, Qin Ling moved closer to his father and glanced at the three former compatriots and today's enemies in the room.
"Apa, Sambuza is like that, why are you..."
Before Qin Ling could finish his words, he was frightened by his father's serious gaze and swallowed all the rest of his words.
"Brother Tunmi has a cold face and a warm heart. Although he is still the same as before, he has tried his best to express his fatherhood..."
"We, father and son, should stay in the Tang Dynasty. I only hope that His Majesty the Tang Emperor can really value being a father as much as he has shown."
"Apa, have you agreed?" Qinling's eyes suddenly lit up, and a hint of joy appeared on his face.
"Then what should they do?" Qin Ling raised his hand and pointed at the three people in the room.
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In the side hall of Wencheng Hall, only Li Shimin and Lu Dongzan sat facing each other, and beside them stood Zhao Kun, the leader of the imperial guards.
At this moment, Lu Dongzan bowed to Li Shimin and spoke.
"Your Majesty, I hope that your Majesty can agree to two conditions. If your Majesty agrees, I am willing to serve as a soldier in front of your majesty and an official at your door to serve your majesty."
Li Shimin stepped forward, helped Lu Dongzan up, and looked at this good minister who was about to get it, the joy on his face could not be concealed.
"If you have any conditions, just ask. If I can agree to it, I will definitely agree to it."
"Your Majesty, I would like to ask your Majesty to kill Tashi and Tsering, and also ask your Majesty's permission to allow Deputy Envoy Tunmi Sambuza to return to Tibet with their heads and one member of the envoy."
"The reason why I asked Tashi and Tsering to be executed is not just because they hate me deeply."
"Moreover, because these two people are the confidants of the country's leader, they are hostile to the Tang Dynasty and hate their ministers. If the Tang Dynasty wants to live in peace with Tubo, these two people should be killed."
“Sambuza is old-fashioned in his behavior, but he is a loyal and far-sighted person.
Those who have seen the majesty of the Tang Dynasty, which is no match for the small Tubo state, should know that interacting with the Tang Dynasty can show their sincerity."
After hearing Lu Dongzan's request, Li Shimin had no choice but to ban him. Lu Dongzan was really a smart man.
He nodded towards Lu Dongzan and said solemnly.
"I accept your words."
"Thank you, His Majesty the Tang Emperor..."
"Sir, you made a mistake."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
"Please wake me up quickly..."
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A group of members of the Tibetan envoy who had been detained in Youwei were taken back to the post house by people from Honglu Temple the next day.
Everyone in the envoy was relieved to be able to escape the custody of those murderous elite soldiers of the Tang Dynasty.
But after returning to the post house, everyone was a little dumbfounded. The only one who could really take charge was the envoy and the two deputy envoys.
The two generals and deputy generals who commanded the escort troops also disappeared without a trace.
They were a little confused, but fortunately, they didn't have to wait too long after returning to the inn.
Tunmi*Sangbuza, escorted by more than a dozen Tang Dynasty elite cavalry, arrived at the post house.
The envoys, like children who heard their parents come home, flocked to the gate of the post house one after another.
Tunmi Sambuza walked slowly into the post house with heavy steps, and the relieved members of the envoy wanted to step forward.
But when he saw a few more elites from the Tang Dynasty wearing helmets and armor squeezing in behind him, his steps faltered.
At this time, they saw one of the generals carrying a small wooden box in each hand.
Sambuza looked at the two wooden boxes for a long time before sighing and saluting the Tang Army general.
After taking the two wooden boxes, he turned around and looked at the envoy members who were surrounding them.
"Sir Deputy Ambassador, where are General Tashi and General Tsering?"
"...The two generals are right here." Sambuza, who looked so haggard, raised the box in his hand and spoke softly.
"The Emperor of Tang has allowed our envoys to leave safely. Tomorrow, we will set off back to Tubo."
The members of the envoys looked at each other with frightened faces, and some couldn't help but ask. "What about the prime minister and his son, they..."
"Their father and son..." Sambuza glanced at the sky, looking a little lonely.
"The father and son stayed in Datang."
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"Sure enough, the father and son are indeed rebellious. No wonder General Tashi and General Tsering want to capture them."
"That's right, it's a pity that the chess piece missed a beat and was ambushed by King Wu of the Tang Dynasty."
"That's enough. This is still the eastern capital of the Tang Dynasty. If you want to survive, you'd better say less words of resentment."
Soon, the noise of the Tibetan envoys inside the post house gradually subsided, and the soldiers guarding outside were too lazy to pay attention and continued to perform their duties conscientiously.
In the early morning of the next day, Sambuza led the remaining members of the envoy to leave the post house and headed straight for the west gate.
Outside the west gate, Lu Dongzan and his son stood not far outside the city gate, followed by their personal followers, watching the dejected and spiritless envoy leave Luoyang City.
In the team, Nima, a wealthy businessman, was shoulder to shoulder with Na Sambuza. He was probably the only one in the team who was in the best mood.
"Deputy Ambassador, don't be too worried. Now, you are the only one in charge of the mission."
"If worries make you sick, how will so many people get back to Tubo?"
Sambuza forced a smile and was about to speak when he heard shouts from the team behind him.