Chapter 116: Di Shun Begs to Marry Xiao Yuner, Princess of Great Wei Pingyang
"Prince Dishun, please come into the palace!"
An official from the Ministry of Rites saw Dishun and Gu Louyao stopping and greeted them hurriedly.
Di Shun hesitated for a moment, then nodded and asked: "Sir, do you, the young prince Qin Yu and the prince Xiao Nan often go to Jiaofangsi on weekdays?"
The official from the Ministry of Rites nodded naturally, "It shouldn't be said often, but rather every day. The young prince and the prince are either at Jiaofangsi or on their way to Jiaofangsi."
Di Shun was stunned and asked doubtfully: "Does His Majesty the Emperor of Wei not care?"
The official of the Ministry of Rites smiled and said, "Your Majesty said that anyone who can achieve great achievements in succession can go as he pleases. Young Prince Qin relies on his ability. Otherwise, how could he be so unscrupulous based on His Majesty's preference?"
Di Shun frowned slightly, and then followed the officials from the Ministry of Rites into the palace.
He now understands that Qin Yu is not only powerful, but also has an extremely high status in Jinling City.
Yong'an Hall.
Emperor Wei's face was filled with joy as he sat upright on the dragon chair.
The civil and military officials stand in two rows in the court hall.
"Prince Di Shun of the Liba Kingdom comes to see your Majesty, and your Majesty pays you a royal tribute."
"Gu Louyao, a minister of the Liba Kingdom, has met your Majesty, and your Majesty bowed to Jin'an."
Di Shun and Gu Louyao stood under the imperial steps and bowed respectfully.
Because the Fan family was raided, Qingzhou returned.
Dishun and Gu Louyao have changed their attitudes towards the Wei Dynasty.
All original plans were overturned.
What can't be helped is that Qin Yu's partner Fan Junliang and his family have all been sent to prison.
They never dared to have anything to do with the Fan family again.
Emperor Wei waved his hand and said with a smile: "Well, I am very pleased that Prince Dishun can come to Jinling City in person."
After saying that, he asked again: "I wonder if King Liba is in good health?"
Di Shun saluted and said, "Thank you for your concern, your majesty. My father is in good health. This time Di Shun not only brought my father's greetings to your majesty, but also an unkind request. I hope your majesty will agree."
He came to Wei Dynasty this time with sufficient decision-making power.
Nowadays, King Liba is old, and it is only in the past two years that Dishun, as the crown prince, has obtained the power to supervise the country.
King Liba has left many government affairs to him for decision-making.
Emperor Wei's face did not change and he asked: "We, the Wei Dynasty, have always had good relations with the Liba Kingdom. What does Prince Dishun have to say? But there is no harm in saying it."
With sincerity on his face, Di Shun bowed deeply and said: "Di Shun wants to marry Xiao Yun'er, Princess Pingyang of the Wei Dynasty. From now on, our country, Liba, and the Wei Dynasty will have good relations and will never rebel against each other."
"Dishun's admiration for Princess Pingyang can be seen from the sun and the moon. I hope your Majesty will give you permission."
When these words came to light, all the officials were in an uproar.
"What? Liba Kingdom wants to marry me, Princess Pingyang of the Great Wei Dynasty? This request is really unbelievable."
"It's not impossible to get married. In this way, we can be sure that Liba Kingdom has indeed sincerely surrendered to me, the Wei Dynasty."
"Liba Kingdom is just a small vassal state. What qualifications do they have to ask to marry me, Princess Pingyang of the Great Wei Dynasty? This is obviously taking advantage of the situation!"
"But what is worse in the eastern border of the Wei Dynasty is the attitude of the Liba Kingdom. If the Liba Kingdom is willing to form an alliance with the Wei Dynasty, the King of Qi will not be able to make trouble again."
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Civil and military officials talked in low voices, discussed and expressed their opinions.
Some agree.
There are many people who say that Liba Country is a toad that wants to eat swan meat.
Emperor Wei frowned. He did not expect that Di Shun would make such a request when he came up.
Dishun's meaning is very clear.
As long as he agrees to betroth Xiao Yun'er to Dishun, the Liba Kingdom will definitely re-alliance with the Wei Dynasty.
The matter of marriage has been around since ancient times.
This was a common political marriage between the rulers of the Central Plains dynasties and foreigners.
This is a political means for a political purpose.
Since ancient times, people all over the world have held different views on marriage.
A kind of denial, thinking that marriage is a humiliating compromise.
Another affirmation is that marriage is a good way to maintain friendly relations between the two countries.
Emperor Wei didn't have much idea about this.
Because since ancient times, marriage has been carried out in all dynasties.
Even today, the Wuluo tribe in the northern grasslands and the barbarian tribes in the south still have the blood of the Central Plains princess.
Now the Wei Dynasty is facing serious internal and external troubles.
Although the traitor Fan Junliang had just been eradicated, Miao Xiangyang, the governor of Qingzhou, was persuaded to surrender.
However, King Xiao Wenmao of Qi in the east, who had a different intention; the general who held the territory in the northwest, who could not be defeated; the king of a different surname who supported the troops in the south, etc., all gave the Wei Emperor a headache.
In addition, the brave and capable Wuluo tribe in the north, the powerful Dayi Kingdom in the west, and the eyeing barbarians in the south, etc., made the Wei emperor even more exhausted mentally and physically.
Faced with such an environment of internal and external troubles.
Emperor Wei was so anxious to stabilize the situation in Eastern Xinjiang.
He was eager to turn the situation in Eastern Xinjiang for a turn, and Liba State was the key point.
Liba Kingdom is in the northeast of Pingzhou and can completely block the retreat route between Pingzhou and Dongzhou.
Seeing that Emperor Wei did not speak.
Dishun was not in a hurry. The current situation was the best opportunity for him to take advantage of the situation.
If we wait for Wei Dynasty to rise strongly, the subordinate countries will not have the face to make peace with Wei Dynasty.
a long time.
Emperor Wei looked at Dishun, his eyes lowered, "Prince Dishun, do you really want to marry my precious daughter Xiao Yun'er?"
Di Shun bowed hurriedly and said: "Your Majesty, of course I am sincere. Di Shun has admired Princess Pingyang for a long time. If he can marry Princess Pingyang, my father will directly declare Princess Pingyang to be our crown princess of Liba Kingdom."
As soon as he said this, there was an uproar in the palace again.
"Crown Princess? Now that King Liba is old, and Prince Dishun's ascension to the throne is already in sight, then wouldn't Princess Pingyang be the queen-to-be? If so, it would be acceptable."
"It seems that Prince Dishun came with sincerity this time. If so, the overall situation in Eastern Xinjiang has been decided."
"I don't think so. A small country like Liba has no qualifications to marry me, Princess Wei. He just wants to be on an equal footing with Wei."
"If Prince Di Shun is so sincere, it is not impossible to consider this matter. The future queen of Liba Kingdom will be my Princess Wei. There is nothing wrong with that."
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Dishun said that Xiao Yun'er was made the crown prince, which caused a large number of courtiers to change their attitudes.
In such a situation of internal and external troubles, the Wei Dynasty was simply unable to use strong military strength to resist. The softer and low-cost Heqin was a good choice.
Moreover, Dishun showed great sincerity.
Emperor Wei didn't expect that Dishun would actually say these words.
Xiao Yun'er is the Crown Princess of Liba Kingdom and the future queen, which is not a grievance.
There was a pause.
Emperor Wei didn't agree immediately, and then he muttered: "I have written down the marriage matter, but I can't give you an answer right away. After all, I need to think carefully about such a big matter."
Although he thought this was a good thing, he still wanted to seek Xiao Yun'er's opinion.
Although Emperor Wei was the emperor of Wei, he still respected and loved his daughter very much.
Dishun bowed his head and said: "Dishun understands."
He knew that since Emperor Wei had not refused, the matter was mostly settled.
He is confident that he will marry Princess Xiao Yun'er of Pingyang back.
Afterwards, Emperor Wei and Dishun entered the next topic.
The matter of marriage has been put on hold for the time being.