Chapter 143: Li Shimin wavered! Hundreds of benefits and no harm!
"Really? Then I'll wait and see."
The head of the Li family in Longxi laughed.
This is a big cake. I didn’t expect that at this age, I could still be painted a big cake.
Shaking his head, he continued: "Okay, let's stop chatting, how about it? His Royal Highness the King of Wei has already made arrangements for the Turkic envoys?"
The power of the Turks is obvious to all.
The first thing that their family considers is to continue their own inheritance. Naturally, they attach more importance to the Turks than to the Tang Dynasty.
They must be fully prepared to make their relationship with the Turks closer.
Only in this way, if one day the Turks break through the Tang Dynasty and move south, the family will have greater confidence in protecting its own inheritance.
As for the people and so on.
It's just a bunch of building ants, something they can throw away at any time.
"The arrangements have been made. We have also negotiated with the Turkic envoys. Everything is going well."
Wei Ting took a sip of tea and said with a smile.
Hearing this, the head of the Li family in Longxi and others took a long breath.
"That's good, that's good. I don't know... what are the conditions for the Turks this year?"
The head of the Cui family in Qinghe asked.
Everyone also looked at Wei Ting, they were quite concerned about this matter.
After all, if the imperial court comes out, there are some things that their family will also come out with.
When the Turks come, how can their family not show their support?
Wei Ting spoke out the Turks' requests one by one.
The head of the Li family in Longxi nodded lightly and said: "Not too much, not too much. Even if we add 30% more, it doesn't hurt. As long as we can coax the Turks, that's all."
"The worst thing is, if we continue to suffer for the common people, hahaha... Our family can give another share of what the imperial court provides to the Turks, in the name of our family."
The head of the Cui family in Qinghe said with a smile: "Yes, the primary purpose now is to appease the Turks. This little thing is not much."
He was also very satisfied.
"But didn't this Turkic prince come with us this time? He has a request."
Chai Lingwu said with a smile.
"Turkic prince? What does he want?"
The head of the Li family in Longxi frowned slightly and said in a low voice: "How much gold does he want?" 1
"No, no gold."
Chai Lingwu shook his head.
"Grain? Or silk?"
"neither."
"what is that?"
Everyone stared at Chai Lingwu with solemn eyes.
"He wants...Princess Changle."
Princess Changle?!
As soon as these words came out, cheerful laughter immediately erupted in the lobby.
"A woman, hahaha, then give it to him."
"Let that Turkic prince prostrate himself on the belly of our Princess of the Tang Dynasty."
The head of the Li family in Longxi waved his sleeves disapprovingly.
"Let Erlang of the Li family know this request. If we add fuel to the flames, he will definitely agree."
"It's all small and small, you should prepare for it. Although it's not Li Chengqian who is preparing the tribute this time, it doesn't matter if it's not him."
"Tomorrow morning, tell Erlang of the Li family this, hahaha... Erlang of the Li family. It seems that he will have a headache again this time. I don't know how he can get so many tributes."
The head of the Li family in Longxi grinned.
"If you can't give it, then don't be the emperor. It just so happens that with the support of the Turks and our support, even Wei Wang Li Tai is... qualified enough."
As soon as these words came out, everyone laughed happily.
….………….…….
The Turks have entered the city.
This news spread like an epidemic in Chang'an City.
After all, this matter is not that small.
The people of Chang'an all know that their country is going to spend a large amount of money to give to others.
They are reluctant.
But if you don’t want to, what can you do?
Not to mention, when they first entered the city, the Turks were so disrespectful to Princess Changle, which really made the people angry and aggrieved!
However, there was nothing they could do.
This feeling makes the people extremely depressed.
"This time, the Turks are coming with great force. That Turk prince really went too far. He actually picked on me, the Princess of the Tang Dynasty, in public!
"
"Who says it's not true, mother, I was standing nearby at the time. These guys were so annoying. If it weren't for the daughter of the Du family, Princess Changle would have been forcibly abducted by them."
"Damn it, how could these Turks not be beaten to death? How dare they come to our country and do such rude things!
"
"Hey... Who can come and treat them? They have been unhappy for a long time. It's really..."
"Cure? How to cure it? Unless one day, our Datang can defeat them, but why do I feel that this time is far away?"
"It's so difficult. The Turkic cavalry are invincible in the world. The horror of three years ago is still vivid in my mind. Damn it, damn it!"
"……."
In Chang'an, every citizen had helplessness and deep helplessness on their faces.
They are unwilling to do so.
But…….
Their power is too weak.
It cannot be compared with the Turks at all.
We can only place our hope in the imperial court.
…….…….…….
Chang'an.
Tai Chi Palace.
Li Shimin sat at the top, while Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng and Du Ruhui stood below, their brows furrowed.
They received news that after the Turkic envoys entered Chang'an, they did not go to the Ministry of Rites to rest, nor did they come directly to the imperial city to meet His Majesty.
Instead... he went straight to the Palace of Wei Prince.
"Your Majesty, this matter... Maybe it's because in the past few years, the Turks came to the Tang Dynasty and got very close to King Wei, thinking that King Wei was the one to receive them, so... this time they came to Chang'an, they
Go directly to His Highness the King of Wei."
Changsun Wuji thought for a moment and said in a deep voice.
"It's your Majesty. This is not surprising. His Highness the King of Wei has helped to deal with the Turks in the past few years. He is even more enthusiastic than His Highness the Crown Prince. He often deals with the Turks, so when the Turks come, they go directly to the Palace of the Prince of Wei.
"
Wei Zheng also agreed.
After all, they were all princes of the Tang Dynasty, and Li Tai was Li Shimin's biological son.
At this time, it is absolutely impossible to add insult to injury, but try to excuse Li Tai.
To be honest, the Wei Palace has gone a bit over the line this time.
A prince actually intervened in national affairs.
When he met with the Turks, he represented the face of the Tang Dynasty, and Li Tai did not have this qualification.
Li Shimin nodded when he heard this and waved his hand casually, too lazy to argue on this issue.
The reason why he was upset was not because Li Tai received the Turkic envoys privately, but because he met them together with Wei Ting, Chai Lingwu and the others.
The King of Wei has also begun to form cliques, and his relationship with Wei Ting and the others is already so close?
This is called having no eyesight.
Coupled with the information returned from the secret Jinwu Guard investigation...
never mind.
Li Shimin shook his head, too lazy to think about it again.
"The Turks are coming. Think of a way to give them a good blow."
"With such a beautiful colored glaze shape, we can't just let them get away with it."
Li Shimin looked at the three people.
White wolf with empty gloves!
Not only were the Turks prevented from taking away a grain of grain from the Tang Dynasty, but they were also made to pay a price in exchange for such a "treasure".
This requires careful planning
"Your Majesty, this... Hahaha, I have been racking my brains these days to think about it. Finally, I have a plan."
Wei Zheng's eyes flashed slightly, his brows spread, and his old face revealed a cunning look.
Li Shimin suddenly became energetic.
"Oh? How to say?!"
he asked quickly.
Wei Zheng pursed his lips, gathered Changsun Wuji and Du Ruhui and ran to Li Shimin's table. The four of them put their heads together and started discussing.
A night of silence.
When the fish belly white in the east slowly lit up, Li Shimin walked into the hall with a calm expression.
All officials are already waiting.
Everyone's eyes followed Li Shimin and stared.
Li Shimin's eyes were blank, and he lightly scanned the circle below, finally landing on Wei Ting and Chai Lingwu.
"I heard that the Turkic envoys entered the city yesterday? Wei Aiqing, is this possible?!"
Li Shimin asked.
Wei Ting's eyes twitched, and he quickly stepped out of the queue, bowed slightly, and placed the jade medal horizontally in his hand.
"Your Majesty, this is indeed the case. The Turkic envoys entered the city and went straight to the Palace of the Prince of Wei. We were also unexpected. We had no choice but to accompany them first."
Wei Ting replied.
Li Shimin nodded.
"Well, I wonder what the Turkic envoys said to King Wei? This time, the Turkic envoys came to Chang'an. What do they want?"
"If Wei Aiqing knows about it, please reveal it first. When the Turkic mission officially submits its credentials, I can think about it at that time."
Li Shimin said calmly.
This time, Li Chengqian's right to be in charge of dispatching Turkic supplies was revoked. Naturally, if he wanted to formally determine the amount of Turkic supplies to be dispatched, he would have to wait until the Turks officially reported the amount to Li Shimin and Li Shimin agreed.
In the past, Li Chengqian could be directly determined.
Li Shimin only knew a thing or two.
But this year, Li Shimin has to make all the arrangements himself.
Wei Ting was slightly shocked.
coming!
He thought softly in his heart!
But don't panic.
Yesterday, at the main residence of the Li family in Longxi, all strategies had been discussed.
"Your Majesty, the Turkic envoys did not know that it was Your Majesty who was presiding this time, so when they learned that it was not His Highness the Crown Prince, they thought it was His Highness the King of Wei, so they directly informed His Highness the King of Wei of their needs."
"I'm here, and I've also heard that this time, the Turkic envoys want more."
Wei Ting started talking.
But this time, he directly increased the amount by 60%!
Li Shimin frowned slightly.
These numbers….
Far more than before.
This year, the Turks’ appetite must be too big.
"Wei Aiqing, have you agreed to this?"
Li Shimin said in a deep voice.
"Of course not. Your Majesty, I and others argued hard with His Majesty the King of Wei, and finally forced him to reduce it by as much as 30%, and also brought a great good thing to His Majesty."
"Your Majesty, this is the list of numbers left by the Turkic mission. Please take a look at it."
Wei Ting took out a fold from his sleeve and presented it respectfully.
Li Shimin opened it, looked at it and said, "Besides this, what other great things are there?"
"Your Majesty, a Turkic envoy is here, and Jieli Langya, the direct son of Jieli Khan, is among them. He wants to get married to me of the Tang Dynasty and marry Princess Changle of the Tang Dynasty. Isn't this... a big deal?
Good thing!
"
Wei Ting narrowed his eyes and said with a smile.
boom…….
As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was in chaos.
Marriage?!
And Turks?!
Except for Chai Lingwu and a few high-ranking officials from aristocratic families, other officials were shocked.
Even Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng and Du Ruhui all had their eyes widened and their brows furrowed.
This incident was too sudden.
The fold in Li Shimin's hand shook, and he looked away from the fold and looked at Wei Ting again, his eyes deep.
"Your Majesty, in my opinion, this matter has no harm at all."
"We, the Tang Dynasty, have a weak national treasury and have no power to fight against the Turks. Moreover, Her Royal Highness Princess Changle is already quite old. If we can make peace with the Turks, let alone other things, there will definitely be no war in at least ten years.
Don’t worry that the Turks will suddenly move south.”
"In this way, we bought a lot of time for the Tang Dynasty. In the short run, the Turks of the Tang Dynasty will be one family from now on, and the Weishui River Alliance will no longer exist. As long as His Majesty asks for it, there is no need to give us any supplies.
, is it your Majesty? Think about the reason."
"And if the Tang Dynasty and the Turks join forces, wouldn't they be invincible? Who dares to be our opponent?"
Wei Ting was good at teaching and guided slowly.
The conditions presented at the same time are more tempting than the last.
Of course, regardless of whether it is feasible or not, it sounds very reasonable anyway.
Li Shimin's eyes are deep.
At this time, Chai Lingwu also walked out.
"Your Majesty, I also feel that Wei Shangshu is right. No matter how you look at it, we, the Tang Dynasty, have taken advantage of the marriage with the Turks."
"Currently, the Turks have grown stronger over the years, and their strength has far exceeded that of three years ago. However, we, the Tang Dynasty, have suffered from disasters for many years, and we are thankful that our national strength will not decrease, let alone increase."
"Now that we are getting married, it can be said that all worries and obstacles have been completely eliminated for Datang. This is really a great thing for Datang!
"
The voice fell.
Hearing that this news was indeed beneficial to the Tang Dynasty and the interests of the family, Pei Ji also came out one after another, crazy in agreement.
"Your Majesty, yes, don't hesitate. The marriage will really do no harm to the Tang Dynasty. I, I also implore your Majesty to agree to this marriage."
"Moreover, Prince Jieli has seen before that he is a talented person and is a perfect match for Princess Changle."
Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, Du Ruhui and others looked at me and I looked at you. For a moment, they didn't know what to say.
this problem.
too suddenly.
Li Shimin now has no intention of looking at the amount in his hand.
Marriage?!
He swallowed and fell into deep thought.
"Your Majesty, this matter... still needs to be carefully considered."
Wei Zheng came out of the queue and spoke.
"That's right, Your Majesty, the marriage is too sudden and cannot result directly." Changsun Wuji agreed.
"In the book of Wei Zhongshu, the eldest grandson Pu She said this is wrong."
Wei Ting glanced sideways at the two of them and continued: "Since the Turkic Regiment has entrusted me to raise this matter in the morning, the sooner a decision is made, the better."
"If it continues to be delayed, even a good thing will turn into a bad thing. I want to ask you two, is there anything bad you can say about this matter?"