I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

Changsun Wuji expressed his opinion respectfully.

Li Shimin nodded:

"Duke Zhao is right, Prime Minister of Tibet, this matter still needs to be decided after I return to Chang'an for discussion.

You Tubo people should not make any excuses.

Go back and tell your Zamp that I am very angry and the consequences will be serious.

If two countries are at war and do not kill the envoys, I will not make things difficult for you.

But this matter will not end like this, otherwise where is the face of the Tang Dynasty, where is my face?

You go back and send an envoy to Chang'an to wait."

Li Shimin remained dignified and told Lu Dongzan his thoughts.

In fact, Li Shimin really wanted to attack Tubo, but he had talked with Li Shen and learned that the environment in Tubo was harsh, and it would take at least several years for the Tang army to conquer Tubo.

Most of the ministers in the court would most likely oppose it. They even opposed the conquest of Goguryeo, let alone the conquest of Tubo.

Seeing Li Shimin's resolute attitude, Lu Dongzan had no choice but to bow deeply and say:

"Your Majesty, the Heavenly Khan, please believe in our Tibetan sincerity.

We also hope that His Majesty the Khan can forgive the mistake we made this time for the sake of the people of the world.

After returning, the foreign officials will immediately send an envoy to Chang'an City to wait for news from His Majesty the Heavenly Khan.

The foreign minister takes his leave. "

After saying this, Lu Dongzan was taken away by the eunuchs, with an unwilling look on his face as he left.

If the Tang Dynasty really used military force against them, they would definitely not be a match for the Tang Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave." Qin Qiong stood up and bowed.

"Well, everyone, please leave." Li Shimin nodded.

"I'll take my leave now." Changsun Wuji then bowed.

"Then I will take my leave as well." Li Shen imitated others and bowed, then turned around and was about to leave.

"Come back! I have something else to ask you."

As soon as he reached the door, Li Shen was stopped by his father.

"I don't know if your majesty has any other instructions. I have to go back to the barracks to continue training. I still have half an hour to go."

Li Shen asked respectfully.

"Just pretending." Li Shimin said disdainfully, then stood up and walked out of the hall.

Li Shenge and his third brother followed behind.

"It's been a while since we've had dinner together. Your mother misses you. Let's have dinner here tonight."

Li Shimin walked to the shade of the tree without looking back.

"We will follow Aye's orders." The three brothers saluted and replied.

Wang De ordered people to bring tables and chairs, and a maid came over to boil water and make tea.

"Please sit down." Li Shimin pointed to the chairs and asked the three to sit down.

Then he looked Li Shen up and down, until Li Shen felt a little uncomfortable. Li Shimin nodded and said:

"Well, not bad. You are much healthier than before and have more energy. But it's not enough. You need to keep working hard."

"Aye, it's been more than half a month, I think it should be about time.

If you want me to leave the barracks, I promise to practice martial arts and keep fit every day after I go back."

Hearing his father's praise, Li Shen immediately took the opportunity to climb up. He really didn't want to live there anymore.

"No, you still have to stay in the barracks. I cannot trust your words.

Now that we have achieved results, we cannot give up halfway.”

Li Shimin immediately shook his head in denial.

"Okay then." Li Shen knew it was useless to continue begging.

"Do you think we should send troops to Tibet?"

Suddenly, Li Shimin asked his three sons, which surprised them all.

They have no positions and no real power, so it's useless to ask them about this kind of thing.

After a while, Li Tai spoke first:

"My Lord, I think we should attack Tubo. They attacked the important cities of the Tang Dynasty and also attacked your imperial carriage.

If we don't give them a head-on blow, how will the surrounding countries and the Tiele tribes in the north treat our Tang Dynasty?

Will everyone think that our Tang Dynasty has become weak?

If all tribes follow suit, where will the reputation of the Tang Dynasty be?"

Li Shimin nodded and looked at Li Zhi.

"My son and my fourth brother have similar ideas. For the disrespect of Tubo, our Tang Dynasty must teach them a lesson.

This will also have a deterrent effect on the northern tribes that have just surrendered."

Li Zhi agreed with Li Tai's opinion.

Li Shimin looked at Li Shen again. Li Tai and Li Zhi's opinions were quite conventional, which was also the most common opinion in the court.

However, this has already made Li Shimin satisfied, at least his two sons can see it.

"Well...I am against sending troops." Li Shen thought for a moment and said firmly.

"Why?" Li Shimin frowned. This was not what Li Shen said to him that day.

"Because... because... Fourth Brother and Ninth Brother both agree to send troops, and I can't do the same as them."

"Asshole! Do you think this is a joke?"

Hearing Li Shen's words, Li Shimin was so angry that he blew his beard and glared.

Li Tai and Li Zhi couldn't help but roll their eyes.

This is just opposing for the sake of opposing, arguing for the sake of arguing.

"Aye, actually what we say doesn't count. If we say something wrong now, it will affect your correct decision in the future.

We don’t understand any national affairs.

Whether to stand or make peace requires Aye to return to Chang'an and discuss with the court officials before deciding.

Even if we send out troops at that time, the preliminary preparations will take at least a year.

I still don’t know whether the Ministry of Civil Affairs has enough food and fodder, and whether the Ministry of Works can complete its supplies.

Tubo also had cities.”

Li Shen was just joking just now. Whether to attack Tubo or not has nothing to do with him.

If there is a real connection, then it would actually be more beneficial to Li Shen not to attack Tubo.

However, Li Shen could neither say nor do anything, so the financial loss was lost.

He is unwilling to infringe upon the interests of the country for his own benefit.

"Well, you are right. When we conquered Goguryeo, we prepared for more than a year.

Then I will make the decision after I return.

But this time, all three of you must go back with me."

It was impossible for him to keep his three sons here for a long time. After this experience, all three of them should have grown a lot.

"Aye, what should we do here?" This is the question that Li Shen is concerned about.

"Li Zhiming will take over here and be promoted to the Grand Protector of Qinghai Province." Li Shimin glanced at Li Shen and said.

This was exactly what Li Shen wanted. He was afraid that sending someone else would affect his business.

"Father, I suggest that the management of Qinghai Road should remain the same as it is now, and it is best not to change.

The peripheral trade is still controlled by the children's people, and the court can just send people to supervise it.

I will distribute dividends to the court on time every year."

Li Shen made his request again.

He didn't want the trade to be interfered with by officials from the imperial court. How could he make money if it became a mess?

Li Shimin thought about it and nodded:

"That's fine, but the court has the power of supervision. I don't trust you. What if you continue to conceal information and pay less to the court?"

"Aye, how could that be? I'm not that kind of person!" Li Shen immediately protested.