His Majesty Li Er led the civil and military ministers to welcome the arrival of Queen Seon Deok on the jade steps in front of Taiji Hall.
Even though the Tang Dynasty never paid attention to foreign kings, even the Turkic Khans who once proudly spanned the grasslands and deserts had captured many prisoners, but like the Queen of Silla, the relatives of foreign monarchs were neither defeated nor captured.
When they arrived in Chang'an, they also offered the imperial seal and were willing to enclose it, which was unprecedented. Therefore, Honglu Temple, Taichang Temple, and the Ministry of Rites jointly discussed and decided to give the highest standard of treatment - the emperor personally went to the Taiji Hall to drive the emperor.
Welcome.
Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, no foreign monarch has ever been able to enjoy such treatment...
His Majesty Li Er stood on the jade steps, with a yellow umbrella hanging from his head and a tassel necklace hanging from his head. Civil and military ministers were lined up on the left and right. Farther away, the band of Taichang Temple played the music of the guest ceremony. The gongs and drums were noisy, and the ceremony was extremely solemn.
Prince Li Chengqian led the Silla royal family and officials up the jade steps and arrived in front of His Majesty Li Er.
Queen Seondeok gave her a gift of blessings, and His Majesty Li Er smiled with a smile on his face: "You have come from afar, and I led the civil and military officials of the Tang Dynasty to lower their ranks to welcome you. I hope that the Tang Dynasty and Silla will always have a good alliance and be as close as one family!"
Queen Seondeok's pretty face was solemn, and she said respectfully: "A small country in a small country has admired the majesty of the Celestial Empire for a long time. Today I have the honor to set foot in Chang'an, meet the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and see the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. It is really the good fortune of all the people of Silla.
May His Majesty the Emperor live forever, live forever, long live, long live!"
His Majesty Li Er looked delighted and laughed heartily.
The word "Long Live" has been widely misunderstood by later generations.
In fact, since ancient times, the word "Long live" has been used in the annals of history and has appeared frequently. "Historical Records: Biography of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru" records that Lin Xiangru came from the Qin Dynasty to the He family.
, everyone on the left and right shouted "Long live". It can be seen that "Long live" at this time was just a cheering word. During this period, "Long live" also had another meaning, that is, as a taboo for "death". For example, "Warring States Policy·Chu"
"Ce" records that the King of Chu wandered in the clouds and dreamed, looking up to the sky and smiling at the sun: "I will live forever, who will enjoy this?" "Historical Records: The Anthology of the Great Ancestor": "Although I am all in Guanzhong, my soul will still be happy and full of joy after thousands of years."
When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, an extremely domineering emperor, ascended the throne and climbed Mount Huashan, he said, "I am working on Mount Huashan. As for Zhongyue... The next day I climbed Songgao in person. The imperial censor asked the subordinates. The officials at the temple heard that the three of them shouted "Long Live" and climbed up.
Fifteen years later, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also said that he was "lucky Langxie, and the ritual sun has made a mountain. When he climbed the fu, it floated on the sea. The mountain was called Long Live." From then on, "Long Live" became the exclusive title of the emperor.
Even Qin Shihuang, the only emperor throughout the ages, is not called "Long Live".
The origin of the "Emperor" of Qin Shihuang and the beginning of "Long Live" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. These two great emperors who represented the great achievements of the Han family had a profound impact on the Chinese nation. It can be seen from these two titles throughout the history books...
The Silla Kingdom was originally a vassal of the Tang Dynasty, but before that, it was only a nominally subordinate state. The king of Silla needed to be canonized by the Emperor of the Central Plains to ascend the throne. In fact, it only had political significance and did not have much binding force. Could it be that the Emperor of the Central Plains didn't
If you agree, then he can’t ascend the throne?
At most, it will just give you a high-sounding excuse when you send out troops to attack in the future...
However, Queen Seondeok's words of "subject" and "long live" completely determined the status of the Silla vassal. From now on, it has become a foregone conclusion that Silla will be attached to the Tang Dynasty.
The suzerain should also help Silla and resist foreign aggression.
At this moment, all the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty leaned forward to congratulate: "My emperor is wise and powerful, and the Tang Dynasty will last for thousands of generations. Long live, long live, long live!"
Even though many ministers objected to the royal family being crowned King of Silla, no one in the entire court questioned the inclusion of Silla.
This is a great achievement of opening up territory and expanding the territory. The history of history must be full of ink and ink. It coincides with a grand event. These ministers cannot help but leave a few words in the history books. For these people whose reputation is more important than their lives, how can they refuse?
The surrounding officials and guards all bowed to congratulate him.
"Long live!"
"Long live!"
"Long live!"
The sound shook everywhere!
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The banquet was carried out happily and cheerfully, and the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves.
Under the majesty of His Majesty Li Er, no one dared to make any trouble on such an occasion. Those ministers and clans who agreed or disagreed with the edict to confer a royal family member as the King of Silla, or even had their own evil intentions, all stopped and the scene was complete.
It's fun.
Of course, such serious matters are not something that should be discussed at banquets like this. A good and auspicious day will be chosen later to carry out the formal ceremony of Queen Seondeok presenting her national letter and seal and requesting the enclosed seal.
The court met to discuss Silla's request.
Of course, after the banquet, small-scale discussions are still necessary...
Near dusk, the banquet ended. His Majesty Li Er gave Queen Seondeok a luxurious manor next to Furong Garden, and rewarded a large number of palace maids, who followed her to the manor called "Jinxiu Garden" to serve her.
In fact, this is what the emperor implicitly expressed - from now on, Queen Seondeok will live in Chang'an and will not be allowed to return to Silla.
This is also what it should mean...
In Tai Chi Palace, a discussion was held.
Li Ji, Changsun Wuji, Xiao Yu, Cen Wenwen, Ma Zhou, Liu Jie, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong, Fang Jun and other ministers, Li Xiaogong, Prince of Hejian County, Li Daozong, Prince of Jiangxia County, Li Yuanjing, King of Jing, Li Yuanjia, King of Han
The entire clan, even Fang Xuanling, who became an official, were all present.
His Majesty Li Er sat on the throne, his square face slightly rosy due to the wine he had just drank, but his eyes were clear and bright. He looked around and got straight to the point: "You are all left here today to discuss the matter of Silla's annexation.
Dear friends, if you have any suggestions, please feel free to speak up."
All the ministers were silent.
It is said that we are discussing the matter of Silla's internal annexation. Everyone knows that the internal annexation is a foregone conclusion. No one will object, and no one dares to object.
The most important thing is whether to confer a royal family member as the King of Silla...
Cheng Yaojin said in a loud voice: "The expansion of territory is an unparalleled feat. Silla is included. If the Tang Dynasty cannot appoint a royal descendant as the king of Silla, this achievement will inevitably be compromised. Besides, people are new to Xinluo.
Queen Luo came to the door in person and was willing to take the pledge. How can we depress her heart? In my opinion, choose a wise and generous person among your majesty’s disciples and make him the king of Silla and the leader of the Tang Dynasty.
On the side of Shejiping Fan."
Yuchi Gong immediately agreed: "What Duke Lu Guo said is true."
These two people are usually at odds with each other and refuse to accept the other. However, as they are both members of the Wuxun Group, their interests are often the same and they have no choice but to agree with each other.
Moreover, in the eyes of warriors, "expansion" is an eternal pursuit. Only through constant expansion and continuous battles can the interests of warriors be guaranteed. Otherwise, if they are like those great Confucian scholars who talk about convincing people with reason,
Don't the warriors want to drink the northwest wind?
To bring Silla into the territory and to confer the title of King of Silla on a member of the royal family, it is necessary to send a large number of Tang troops to garrison in Silla. This is exactly the interests of the warriors. Even if the two are not on good terms, there is no reason to attack each other in order to destabilize each other.
Destroy.
That's something only a fool would do...
All the ministers were silent and no one answered.
Li Xiaogong, the old god Li Daozong is here, without desires or desires.
In fact, the two of them knew in their hearts that no matter whether they ordered a member of the royal family to go to Silla and become king, they would never be the candidate.
In the past, when they conquered the world, the two of them made great military achievements. Their prestige in the army was unmatched by anyone in the royal family. Once these important military ministers become the king of Silla, who can be sure whether their ambitions will grow in a few years?
Then lead the army to counterattack?
So the two of them had already made up their minds. No matter what, they would just be quiet bystanders. They would neither oppose nor approve of any resolution. They would just do whatever the emperor said and follow the emperor's path. They would neither
If you offend someone for nothing, you won't bear any responsibility...
In short, in Fang Jun’s words, just add soy sauce.
In fact, Li Ji, who has always said "silence is golden", Cen Wenwen, who has nothing to do with himself, and Fang Xuanling, who has already retired to the official position, all have the same idea.
The most nervous person in the palace is King Jing Li Yuanjing...
Seeing that everyone was silent, Li Yuanjing could not hold his breath. Once the decision was made, among the royal family, he was the one who was most likely to be crowned the King of Silla.
At that time, his many years of management will be in vain, and his ambition to repeat the Xuanwumen incident will be in vain. How can this be done?
After coughing dryly, Li Yuanjing said: "I don't think it's appropriate. She is attached to Silla because she admires the majesty of the Celestial Empire. The Queen of Silla came with sincerity. Why didn't the Tang Dynasty show its magnanimity and allow her to return to Silla and remain the king?
They rewarded them with money and jewels, and tried their best to win over them, and all the barbarians looked at them, and they were all convinced. Convincing people with virtue is a long-term solution, and they frequently used force to intimidate them, and even stole the country. I am afraid that from now on, the barbarians will regard the Tang Dynasty as their
The army of the Tang Dynasty is conquering the world. Wherever it goes, it will fight to the death to prevent the country from falling into the hands of the Tang Dynasty... It is unwise for Silla to gain nothing from it, but to put a shackle on its own family.
"
His Majesty Li Er was silent, but glanced at Li Yuanjing lightly.
Li Yuanjing suddenly broke into a cold sweat, and his heart almost fell to the bottom...