Zhenguan Wenzong System

Chapter 213 The Turkic Mission Has Arrived in Beijing

In a blink of an eye, it was the 25th of the twelfth lunar month.

It snowed for a long time a while ago, and now it has cleared up. People who have been trapped at home for a long time have finally been liberated.Since the opening of the city gate, folks from Shiliba Township in Chang'an County have poured into the capital with their own mountain products and local products like a torrent.Although there is still a slight cold wind blowing in the city, there is a bit of joy on the faces of the people.There has never been a blizzard, and the winter has been peaceful and stable. I think there will be a good harvest next year.

Wang Er, who opened a teahouse at the gate of the city that day, still opened his tea stall at the end of Maoshi.

It is said to be a tea stand, but in fact it also operates some meals.Refreshments in the morning, soup cakes in the afternoon, and some scattered preserved fruits in the evening.Coupled with the merchants who come to rest at any time, although it is very hard work, Wang Er's life is very prosperous.In winter, Wang Er's business is still slightly affected by the wind and snow, so if the weather is sunny today, he is definitely one of the happiest.

After visiting the tables and stools, I wiped them with anticipation.Wang Er welcomed the first guest today.

He also knows this man, who lives in the workshop next to him. Because there are many brothers in his family, and he walks four, he calls him Thursday.This is also a frequent visitor to his booth. At this time, the two of them chatted for a while, expressing their feelings about all the things that God has done recently, and Wang Er also brought over the tea on Thursday while chatting nonsense.

On a cold day, warm tea, served with scones that are slightly salty but mixed with preserved fruit foam, I am satisfied with eating on Thursday. "Old Wang, your family's food is good. The door has been closed by heavy snow these days, and I'm suffocated at home. Although the woman at home also made some pasta, it's really not as delicious as yours."

"Master Zhou praised him too much. He didn't do a good job. You old customers still smashed my stall." Joking slightly, Wang Er greeted the other customer to sit down.

A few people were chatting about family affairs in this small tea stall, and suddenly a group of heavily lined up and banners waving came in from the city gate.This attracted the attention of a few people, and they stopped talking, quietly watching the long line slowly walk in.

Among them are the two leaders, one of them is wearing a crimson official uniform, a black cloak, and a green jade inlaid in the middle of the brocade cap.Although the appearance is not very clear from a distance, but riding on the horse, it also shows a lazy posture.Those who were used to Chang'an officials could tell that this kind of nobility was not an ordinary character.

As for the other person, his characteristics were even more obvious.Turkic people have unique fur hats, and a pair of worn lambskins are exposed outside.There is a pair of riding boots under his feet, and a curved knife with a strange curve on his waist.Anyone who still can't tell that this is a Turkic person at this time has no right to say that he has stayed in Chang'an.The Hu merchants who have come and gone over the years, the people in places like Turkic Xue Yantuo, Tubo and Persia all have different clothes, and those who are interested will definitely know it at a glance.

Behind the two of them is mainly the army of Datang.However, what the army escorted was a lot of Turkic people and some property.

"What are the Turkic people making trouble for? Could it be that there is a lot of trouble in Jieli's nest, and they want to borrow soldiers from my Tang Dynasty?" Zhou murmured to himself.

"It's not impossible. It is said that during the civil strife, Jieli hid near Yunzhou. I think this winter will take advantage of the truce between the tribes, and Jieli and I will repair the Tang Dynasty, and the war will start next spring."

"You all think too much. Those are not Xieli's men. Although they all have similar clothes, you can tell from some small places that these are the men of the western Turks. Then Xieli wants to be a grandfather and is used to it. How could he be so polite? Here are so many treasures." But a discerning person can still see these small differences from a long distance.Hearing everyone's erroneous remarks, he couldn't help but defend himself.

"West side? I said." Only then did he suddenly realize.Thinking about Xieli's urination, he really couldn't do such a polite thing.

"The one in the west is called Tong Yehu, right? That's a weird name. Could it be that he wants to bow down to my Tang Dynasty?"

"Who would know? It happened so suddenly. I'll wait and see. I think news will come out today. Alas, the recent bet between Assistant Professor Luo and a kid from someone else is interesting. Who I know that there is no new news in the past few days. Now we are waiting to see what this Turkic man wants to do. In the next few days, I will talk to my old brothers."

"Then wait first. These people are going in the direction of Honglu Temple first, and there is nothing left and right. How about I go and find out where?"

"I still don't want it anymore. I can't afford to offend any Turks in the past few years. If I am injured and killed by others, I can find no reason to do so. Just wait at ease."

In the past few years, the country has been weak and the Turks are ferocious, and the people in the country are not so high when they see the Hu people.On the contrary, sometimes the barbarians commit crimes, and Datang has to bear the burden of humiliation.In this way, the people naturally regarded the Turks in the Nahonglu Temple as a scourge.

Naturally, the common people didn't know that the official post outside Chang'an City had settled down the mission yesterday.In the evening of that day, the palace had already received the news.At this moment, Honglu Temple has made arrangements early.After painstakingly preparing for a few days, at this moment the speed of the state machinery is naturally extremely fast.

Due to the importance of this marriage, these people were all personally received by the Minister of Honglu Temple.Li Shimin's national power was not strong when he first ascended the Great Treasure, so Honglu Temple basically didn't receive anyone this year.It is considered to be opening at this moment, and even though it has been prepared for a long time, it is still a bit hectic at this time.

Not many envoys from Tong Yehu came, and there were only a dozen or so people in the group.Minister Honglusi arranged these people in the most spacious courtyard.At the same time, the goods to be donated were also moved by these Turkic people into a special warehouse in their courtyard.After everything was done, the food was brought up to fill the stomachs of these tired people.To show his importance, Li Shimin also specially arranged for ministers to hold a reception banquet for these Turkic people.

Fortunately, the two sides have their own needs this time, and the envoys who commanded Yehu arrived at Honglu Temple, and they were not as arrogant and domineering as Jieli's subordinates.This made Honglu Temple rejoice for a while.Think about the bastards who lost their minds before the Weishui League last year, they were so arrogant in front of Li Shimin. They served like uncles and were beaten and scolded in various ways.Comparing the two, although the people in Honglu Temple don't know what these people are here for, they also have a great impression of the Western Turks.

In the Taiji Palace, Li Shimin has summoned officials from the three provinces and six ministries.Tomorrow the person in charge of Ye Hu will ask for a marriage. It is necessary to check the previous preparations again.

"Uncle Wang, which family's woman are you dating? Now it can be settled."

"Your Majesty, Li Xueling, the eldest daughter of Li Daoli's family, the king of Xingyang County, is gentle in nature and quite talented." Li Shentong had already screened the women mentioned earlier one by one, and finally selected this one.

"Well, the Ministry of Rites has already made corresponding preparations. When the matter is determined tomorrow, I will immediately issue a handbook to seal the princess and Yicheng. Also, the King of Xingyang County has made meritorious deeds this time. How to award the rewards is also carefully considered by the Ministry of Education. As for For other trivial matters, you can decide on your own." Although Li Shimin was getting married for the first time after he took office, he had to ask, and the next matters would naturally be handed over to these ministers.

After the important ministers sang, they didn't stay for long, and went out to arrange their own affairs immediately.

On the next day, there was a court meeting, and the Chinese New Year was approaching, and there were no major events, except that the western Turkic mission came to Beijing, which made the ministers who participated in the early court look forward to it.Amidst the sharp voice of the servants, a representative of the Turkic mission went up to the hall with the letter of credence, and after paying respects to Li Shimin with the Chinese etiquette, he spoke half-baked Chinese and said, "Your Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, I It is Abs, the Minister of Tong Yehu Khan's tent, who lost his power. By the order of my Khan, he specially asked His Majesty the Emperor of Tang Dynasty for a marriage. I am afraid that my words may be different, and all matters shall be subject to the letter of credence. I also ask His Majesty the Emperor of Tang Dynasty Haihan."

After dealing with Hu people for so many years, it was the first time I saw such polite Turkic people.Li Shimin was naturally very happy, and said with a hearty smile: "I got Li Daoxuan's report a while ago, and I already know it at this time. I think that my Tang Dynasty and the western Turks must complement each other. It is me and Tong Yehu who can Khan is happy to see it. However, the matter is very important, and we need some time to discuss and prepare." What Li Shimin said was slippery.

Naturally, he wanted to make peace with the western Turks, but he couldn't just agree to kiss him when he was told to make a kiss.Pretentious posture is a must, and not only must, but also have a high profile.No, listening to Li Shimin's words, although Abus failed to be too entangled, he still said earnestly: "Your Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, on behalf of my Khan, I am very grateful for your understanding. Our country has a very serious understanding of marriage. Sincerely come, His Majesty Wanwang don't refuse."

Then there was another round of questions and answers, and the marriage request was put on hold for the time being. When Li Shimin saw that he was almost sure, he said to Abus, "Wait and wait patiently at Honglu Temple, and there will be an answer in a few days." .”

After seeing off the Turkic mission, Li Shimin regained his dignity at this moment, and asked the officials below: "Khan Tong Yehu proposed a marriage proposal, what do you think?"

In fact, how can the ministers have any opinions, Li Shimin's first sentence just now has already expressed his attitude.What does it mean that he and Tong Yehu are happy to see each other, does it mean that he has agreed to make a kiss soon?At this moment, in addition to the non-stop flattering to facilitate this matter, is it possible to confront Li Shimin?Besides, everyone knows the benefits of making peace with the western Turks. In terms of external relations, having such an ally who cannot be underestimated will be a powerful deterrent to Tuyuhun and the eastern Turks.Whoever refuses such a good thing is a fool.

For a while, many people came out to list a lot of benefits of getting married, and at the same time kept asking Li Shimin to agree to get married.In this way, the envoy of Tong Yehu had just left for a moment, and the matter had been settled here.

(End of this chapter)