The first Taoist priest of the Tang Dynasty

Of course, this also depends on the situation.

After Li Shimin heard what Amano Yingzi said, he was also lingering in his heart.

Although there are many beauties in the world, such beauties are right in front of your eyes, and it only takes a word from him to bring such beauties into the harem.

However, Li Shimin is not a fool, he naturally knows that some things should not be too casual, let alone decided by him.

Chapter 4

At this time, Zhong Wen saw that Li Shimin seemed to be a little moved, and felt that this matter had to be stopped.

Immediately, Zhong Wen winked at Li Shan who was not far away, signaling him to hurry up and call Shadow.

After receiving Zhong Wen's signal, Li Shan moved slowly and retreated outside the hall.

Zhong Wen saw that Li Shan was going to summon someone, and he already had a plan in mind, and then he came out from the side and said, "Fusang country is an island country, which is far away from my Tang country, and there is a thousand miles of sea in between. Even if I, Tang Guo, want to help your father, how should I arrange the things in between?"

"May I ask who this Tang official is? Can you show me?" Sakurako Amano felt a little puzzled when she saw a young man standing up suddenly to ask questions.

According to what she knew about Tang's system and the ranks of officials, it was absolutely impossible to have such a young high-ranking official.

"He is Zhong Changshi, my regular attendant on the Right Sanqi of the Tang Dynasty. What he asked was also what I wanted to ask." Seeing that Zhong Wen had already spoken, Li Shimin said to Ye Yingzi that day.

Seeing Li Shimin talking like this, Amano Sakurako thought in her heart that this young high-ranking official must have different abilities.

Then, he turned his head to look at Zhong Wen, and after looking at it for a while, he said: "It turned out to be Zhong Changshi. Amano Yingzi met Zhong Changshi, just like what Zhong Changshi asked, these things, It still needs the cooperation of everyone in the Tang Kingdom to help my father regain the imperial power. Of course, if my father can regain the imperial power, my Fusang Kingdom will be dedicated to the Tang Kingdom and the Kingdom of Heavenly Khan."

"Hehe, the Fusang Kingdom will offer me the Tang Kingdom, the Kingdom of Heavenly Khan? How? Unless you, the Fusang Kingdom, donate millions of guan to my Tang Kingdom every year, I, the Tang Kingdom, can consider sending troops to the Fusang Kingdom. I'm from the Tang Dynasty, so that probably isn't enough." Zhong Wen listened to the meaning of his words, it was obvious that he didn't want to pay for it.

When Amano Yingzi heard the 100 million yuan that Zhong Wen said, she felt that this Zhong Changshi was really difficult, and said firmly in her heart: "My Fusang country is not strong, so I really can't spend so much money. However, my country of Fusang is willing to enshrine a thousand women into the country of Tang every year, how does Zhong Changshi feel?"

"No matter what, my country of Tang wants to send troops to help your father regain the imperial power. Besides crossing the sea, we also have to fight in foreign lands. There are not 30 to [-] soldiers. It is estimated that it will be difficult to accomplish. Food, grass, salaries, ships, weapons, etc. are all there. A huge number, what do you think a thousand women can do? Burn them to the soldiers of the Tang Kingdom who fought for your Fusang Kingdom?" How could Zhong Wen agree, and blocked the words directly.

At this time, Li Shimin and all the courtiers were thinking about something after listening to Zhong Wen's words.

Perhaps, they were thinking about foreign affairs, especially diplomatic affairs, but Zhong Wen didn't think about it.

Moreover, Tang State had to deal with Tuyuhun at this time, and Tubo State even more.

Where did the soldiers and horses come from?Send those civil servants to scold the war?

"What Zhong Changshi said is a bit wrong. Isn't that enough for me, the princess of the Fusang Kingdom, to marry into the royal family of the Tang Kingdom? If the Tang Kingdom is willing to send troops to help me Fusang, in the future, my Fusang Kingdom will enshrine the Tang Kingdom as the Celestial Khanate, and it will be established every year. Accept the offering." Suddenly, an elderly man from the Fusang mission stood up and said.

Seeing the old man suddenly stand up to help, Zhong Wen knew that this person was one of the innate masters of the Fusang Kingdom Mission, and then asked knowingly, "Who are you? You can count your words?"

"Of course he can count. He is the enshrined Chiga Isao of my Fusang Kingdom, and also my father's teacher. What he said can also be compared to my father's words." Amano Sakura immediately responded to Zhong Wen.

"Then do you think that a princess marrying into my Tang Kingdom is a bargaining chip or a kind of gift? Or do you think that you are so noble that you can be compared with the emperor of my Tang Kingdom? For my Tang Kingdom to be the Celestial Khanate? Then, what do you take? Come to confess? Women? But there is no shortage of women in Tang Dynasty." Zhong Wen retorted.

In fact, in the current situation of the Tang Dynasty, there is no shortage of women, but money.

During the great chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty, countless men died in the battle of the Tang Dynasty. In today's world, there are so many widows, how can there be a shortage of women.

Furthermore, the Tang Kingdom has only been established for about ten years, and its national strength is not strong enough. The people have just escaped the chaos of war. Is it necessary to recruit Tang's soldiers to fight because of other dependent countries?

On this point, Zhong Wen is unwilling.

As for whether other people are willing, Zhong Wen doesn't know, but Zhong Wen will definitely prevent this so-called help, even if his title is lost or his official position is sacked, he will not hesitate.

Unexpectedly, when He Jingsheng heard Zhong Wen's words, he suddenly felt displeased and said: "Zhong Changshi is belittling my Fusang country, and even insulting the royal family of my Fusang country. Although my Fusang country is poor and weak, not everyone can insult it." of."

At this time, Zhong Wenzheng saw a person walking outside the palace gate, and immediately responded: "Really? If you think I'm belittling you, then please go back and forth from wherever you came from. Do you think people from the Tang Dynasty only value women?" ? You are wrong, even if it is this princess, the Holy Majesty of Tang Kingdom, she will not pay attention to her."

And the person walking outside the palace gate was none other than Empress Changsun, Li Shimin's first wife.

And Li Shan followed behind Empress Changsun, which made Zhong Wen a little puzzled.

Originally, Zhong Wen signaled Li Shan to call the shadow, but unexpectedly, Li Shan called the queen instead.

Doesn't Li Shan know that the arrival of Empress Changsun will inevitably cause trouble?

In addition to causing unnecessary trouble, it will also make Li Shimin's face embarrassing. By then, Li Shan will probably lose his skin.

But the shadow that Zhong Wen wanted to see originally did not come at this time.

I don't know if Li Shan went to inform, or Li Shan would have misunderstood Zhong Wen's intention.

"The queen is well."

When the courtiers saw Empress Changsun approaching suddenly, they hurriedly bowed to salute.

"Everyone is free." Empress Changsun waved to the courtiers, and walked straight to Li Shimin who was sitting on the throne.

However, there was some displeasure on Empress Changsun's face.

Apart from the unhappiness on her face, even her steps seemed a bit heavy.

"Empress, why are you here?" Li Shimin had already seen Empress Changsun, and his face was a little unnatural.

"Your Majesty, I heard that the Fusang Kingdom sent you a woman, and I just came here to palm the eyes for the Holy One. If I, the queen, do not come to palm the eyes of those who enter my harem, it will be unreasonable." Empress Changsun didn't like what she said inside and outside.

This made Li Shimin's face even more dull.

Li Shimin knew that this matter really needed to go through his married wife.

But this matter has not been settled yet, and this brought in his wife, which made him very unhappy, and turned to stare at Li Shan who was not far away.

At this time, Li Shan shrank his neck and looked at Zhong Wen with an innocent look on his face, as if he wanted Zhong Wen to help him intercede.

"Queen, you misunderstood. Zhong Changshi has already denied this matter just now. You are in poor health, queen. You should go back and rest." Li Shimin didn't dare to make trouble with his wife at this time.

What's more, this is the imperial court, there are many civil servants and generals here, and there are even more missions from the Fusang Kingdom. If something really happens, the joke will spread to other countries.

"Holy Majesty, I am in good health, and I don't need to rest too much. Even though it is a court meeting, as a queen, it is not easy for me to interfere in political affairs, but it's okay for me to listen to it, right?" How could Empress Changsun be willing to leave.

As far as the current situation is concerned, and Li Shan's report to her, she would rather sit in this hall because her body is not good enough, and see how the court will define things.

"Then... quickly, help the queen move a chair." Li Shimin was also helpless, unable to beat, scold, or even get angry, so he had to order to the guards.

After the chair was moved, Empress Changsun sat down directly, and she really straightened her body, as if she was going to stare at the court meeting.

Originally, the harem could not participate in the government.

But now it seems to be very harmonious, even the civil servants and generals in the court dare not speak out against it at this time.

"Your Majesty, please continue. Don't interrupt the court meeting just because of my arrival." Empress Changsun sat for a long time, but no one spoke. After thinking about it, she said something to Li Shimin.

"Okay, let's discuss it, let's discuss it." Li Shimin was really dumb at this moment, he didn't know how to speak, and his heart was so painful that he had nowhere to release it.

"Congratulations to the Emperor of the Tang Kingdom. With such a queen in the Tang Kingdom, the Tang Kingdom will surely become stronger." At this moment, Ye Yingzi bowed to Li Shimin and the eldest grandson empress as if she had found an opportunity.

"Fusang Kingdom Mission, what else do you want to say? If there is nothing else, please go back to Honglu Temple to have a rest." Li Shimin said quickly, fearing that this matter would never end.

With the eldest grandson empress here, he really didn't know how to proceed.

Besides, Zhong Wen's attitude made him a little puzzled.

Originally, Li Shimin thought that if the Fusang country really needed help, it would be inevitable to give some help.

For example, to send a small number of soldiers to Fusang, as long as the big brother at the back of the mountain is guaranteed not to die, as for the matter of seizing the imperial power, it can also be discussed slowly.

Moreover, Li Shimin really took a fancy to the princess Amano Sakurako of the Fusang Kingdom, so she was so beautiful, so she naturally wanted to be included in her harem.

However, he really didn't expect that, besides Zhong Wen's attitude was too abnormal, and even his wife, Empress Changsun, was recruited, which made him a little bit embarrassed to step down.

"I report to Your Majesty that my father is in critical condition. I would like to ask Your Majesty to help me in my face. If His Majesty agrees, I, Amano Sakurako, would like to marry the Majesty's Prince." Seeing that Li Shimin was going to send them away, Amano Yingko I am anxious.

Even this address has changed from the original Tang Emperor to the Holy One, which obviously means that he has come as a person from the Tang Dynasty. Even when he said that he would marry the Tang Emperor at the beginning, he changed it to willing to marry the prince.

"Sakura Amano, please allow us to discuss the matter of aiding Fusang before replying to you. Come, send the Fusang country missions back to Honglu Temple for a rest, so that they can settle down well. "At this time, seeing Li Shimin looking at him, Zhong Wen had no choice but to stand up and speak out.

It doesn't matter whether you marry the emperor or the prince, in short, people can marry, but Zhong Wen will never agree to this soldier.

However, it is true that it is not Zhong Wen's turn to take care of this matter. He is just a courtier, but as a courtier, he has to stop this matter no matter what.

But right now, let's get rid of the Fusang mission first, and discuss matters, you can't discuss them in front of others.

"Thank you, Majesty, thank you, Emperor Tang." As soon as Zhong Wen's words fell, the members of the Fusang Mission bowed to Li Shimin.

But this name, each has its own way of calling.

"Thank you Zhong Changshi." But at this moment, before the guards were about to send the Fusang Mission away, that Amano Yingko thanked Zhong Wen.

This thank you sounded in Zhong Wen's ears, making Zhong Wen a little confused.

Chapter 4 Controversy in the court denounces Zhong Wen

After the mission of the Fusang Kingdom was taken away, the court became quieter.

Whether it was Li Shimin or Empress Changsun, they looked at Zhong Wen quietly, without saying anything, just watching quietly.

Such a weird scene really made Zhong Wen feel a little embarrassed.

Furthermore, the civil servants and generals in the court all looked at Zhong Wen as a group, as if they were asking, why did the Fusang woman ask to thank you?Is there some ulterior purpose between you that won't work?

On the other hand, Zhong Wen doesn't look at anyone anymore, just closes his eyes, what the hell is going on.

At this moment, Empress Changsun smiled happily and said, "Your Majesty, just now that Fusang woman said that she would marry my prince from the Tang Kingdom, do you have any good suggestions?"

As soon as Empress Changsun spoke, it really broke the embarrassment in the hall.

At least, Zhong Wen is no longer embarrassed.

However, Zhong Wen was no longer embarrassed, but Li Shimin and the courtiers began to be embarrassed.

After all, this is the Tai Chi Hall, and the person in charge should belong to Li Shimin, but now, it is Li Shimin's wife. What is the situation?

In short, the courtiers just didn't reply or respond, as if they were boycotting something collectively.

It is well known that women do not participate in political affairs.

But today, Empress Changsun came to the court for the first time, and even asked about what the Fusang mission said.

Perhaps, the concept of patriarchal supremacy exists in the bones of men, otherwise, they wouldn't collectively stop talking, and even Li Shimin didn't talk.

The scene once again fell into silence, and once again began to look weird.

At this time, Empress Changsun knew that she should not talk too much, and she knew that she should not interfere with the government.

Immediately she stood up and said, "Is it my concubine? It's true that I, a woman, should not intervene in the government affairs of the court. I will leave now."

When Emperor Changsun said this, all the courtiers began to bow to Empress Changsun.

This is enough to show that the courtiers in the hall really do not want to see Empress Changsun interfering with the court affairs.

Empress Changsun looked at the civil servants and generals in the court hall, and then left with a few female officials.

No one said anything, just quietly watched the departure of Empress Changsun.

Although Zhong Wen wanted to say something in his heart, he also knew that this was Li Shimin's business, so he didn't want to say much, so he had to stand there with his eyes closed.

……

After a long time, the hall was restored to its original scene.

Li Shimin also sat back on his throne, quietly looked at the people in the hall, and wanted to ask a question, but he didn't know who to ask, so he turned to Wei Zheng, Duke of Julu County, and asked, "Wei Aiqing, tell me Let's see, how should we conclude the matter of the Fusang Mission?"

Li Shimin's words broke the silence of the hall.

As soon as Li Shimin's words fell, the courtiers began to whisper to each other.

After thinking for a while, Wei Zheng stood up and replied: "My lord, I believe that the matter of the Fusang Mission needs to be discussed in the long term. Fusang is far away from our Tang Dynasty, and it is separated by rough seas. If we really want to be like the Fusang Mission Such a request requires sending troops, which will inevitably weaken the strength of our Tang Kingdom."

"What's more, our country of Tang still needs to face Tubo and Tuguhun, and our troops need to be dispersed to deal with it. In addition, the drought in our country is becoming more and more serious. Thinking about it, our country of Tang will face a big problem with food this year. We will send troops at this time Rescuing the Fusang country will inevitably make our Tang country's national strength even more depressed, and this matter needs to be discussed in the long run."

Wei Zheng's words were quite satisfactory, without any constructive words.

However, it also showed that he, Wei Zheng, didn't really want to agree to the matter of the Fusang Kingdom. As for the long-term plan he was talking about, it was hard to say.

"My lord, the country of Tang and the country of Fusang have always had good relations. If we reject the country of Fusang at this time, in the end, the country of Fusang will inevitably cause the two countries to turn against each other because of the untimely rescue of the country of Tang. My lord, on this matter, I suggest that you can Send some soldiers and horses to go." At this time, Xuanling, the Duke of Xing, stood up and spoke to Li Shimin.

"Yes, Your Majesty, Fusang Kingdom has a long history with our Tang Kingdom. If such a thing should not be done, it will definitely make the hearts of all countries feel cold."

"Your Majesty, I also agree with Fang Xiang."

"My lord, my minister..."

At this time, most of the civil servants agreed with Fang Xuanling's suggestion.

"Old Cheng, I object, you sours, do you understand fighting? If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense here." At this moment, Cheng Yaojin jumped out and objected directly.

"I don't agree either."

"If you want to fight, go ahead and fight. Anyway, I, Weichi, don't want to go to Fusang country."