Fu Tang

Li Congjia understood the Tubo tribe's request to join the federation. After all, they had no other choice, either joining the federation or enclosing it.

But he was surprised that other countries asked to join the federation so soon.

These days, if there is no way out, who would like to give up part of the power to others? Moreover, before the Tang Dynasty, Funan was actually very demanding. Basically, the other side has little sovereignty left. But after all, Funan is a defeated country. If they don’t agree, then I can only wait for the country to be destroyed, so I have to agree.

What's the situation now?

Li Congjia looked at Yang Xin with some doubts: "No mistake?"

Yang Xin can’t laugh or cry, no matter how unreliable he is, he won’t make mistakes in this kind of thing, and the national certificates have been sent. Now these countries are generally used to writing national certificates in Chinese, and they don’t even need translation, unless the person on the other side can speak Chinese. The person is not very good, and he expressed the wrong meaning, but the possibility of this situation in the future is almost zero.

Li Congjia took the letter of credence handed over by Yang Xin, and said in surprise, "The Saman Empire?"

Originally, when Li Congjia was still thinking about which small country around him felt that he couldn't handle it and planned to survive, he didn't expect that he was still a big fish.

But why did the Saman Empire suddenly make this request?What they wrote in the national book is actually very simple, and what they say is based on the meaning of the Tang Dynasty, which is not right.

Li Congjia turned to look at Shi Xueting, and was about to ask him if he knew anything, but Shi Xueting said, "The Saman Empire? It's torn apart now, right?"

Li Congjia was slightly surprised: "Torn apart? What do you mean?"

Shi Xueting looked at Yang Xin, and Yang Xin explained: "The Saman Empire has been fighting with the Kara Khanate for the past two years, and it seems that it has been a bit unsustainable. At this time, there are still some people in the Saman Empire Take the opportunity to stand on their own, so the current Saman Empire... is basically about to exist in name only."

After Li Congjia heard this, the expression on his face was very complicated. The Saman Empire used to be a very powerful empire, but now...even if the Tang Dynasty is impartial, the weapons sold to the Kara Khanate are also sold to the Saman Empire, and even The price was even lower, but the Saman Empire still couldn't hold on.

It can be seen from this that advanced weapons do not mean invincibility in the world, and civil strife is the most terrifying.

Of course, this is also related to the perennial war between the Saman Empire and the Buwehi Dynasty, which is also an Islamic country but has different sects, before the conflict with the Kara Khanate.

However, in this case, he also understood why the Saman Empire asked to join the federation, and it was desperate.

Li Congjia knocked on the imperial case and asked, "How much territory does the Saman Empire still have?"

The size of the Saman Empire directly determines Li Congjia's attitude towards him, if it is too small... then goodbye.

Shi Xueting directly opened the map. Li Congjia's map here was made when the Saman Empire was not divided. Anyway, this map is probably going to be replaced, so Shi Xueting directly marked a location with a ink pen.

Li Congjia looked down and found that the Saman Empire is really miserable now. Originally, they were on the west side of the Kara Khanate and basically surrounded the western third of the border of the Kara Khanate. Now they have been squeezed into a corner, leaving only One quarter of the original land, while the other three quarters became the Ghaznavid dynasty.

Li Congjia looked at the map and frowned and said, "This...isn't easy."

He really hopes to form a federation and strive to encircle the Kara Khanate, and it will be easy to fight when it comes to fighting, so that it can contain the Kara Khanate more.

But now that the Saman Empire is like this, it is probably not feasible to contain it, and it is separated from the Tang Dynasty by the Kara Khanate. Even if it joins the Federation, it will not be easy for the Tang Dynasty to rule.

The most important thing is that if the Tang Dynasty takes over the Saman Empire, it may not be able to delay the demise of the Saman Empire. If you want to transport things there, you will either pass through the Kara Khanate or the Ghaznavid Dynasty. Of course, you can also go northwest. Walk through Nianbage and Jimi in the north of Kara Khanate.

But the climate over there is really too harsh, and the road is not easy to walk. Why does Tang Dynasty insist on supporting the Saman Empire?If it was the Ghaznavid Dynasty, Li Congjia would definitely agree.

Thinking of this, Li Congjia raised his head and said to Yang Xin, "Reject them."

Yang Xin was not surprised either. They had already analyzed this matter when they received the credentials of the Saman Empire, but they didn't know that the Saman Empire had split up like this at the time. Judging from the geographical location, They all feel inappropriate.

Li Congjia stroked his chin and said, "It seems that the action against Tubo has to be accelerated."

Yang Xin looked at Li Congjia blankly, wasn't he still discussing the Saman Empire just now?Why did you turn around and start studying Tubo?

On the contrary, Shi Xueting had been with Li Congjia for a long time, and he was used to his detached thinking, so he nodded and said, "It will be much more convenient if we take Tubo down."

Yang Xin looked at this and then that, and felt that his IQ seemed to be crushed, because he hadn't reacted yet!

At this time, Li Zhongyu happened to come over, and when he saw the map placed there, he was slightly taken aback: "Father?"

How did you start looking at the map again?

In Li Zhongyu's memory, Li Congjia generally has only two possibilities when looking at the map. One is that other countries have attacked Datang, and the other possibility is that Datang is going to attack other countries.

Anyway, no matter what the possibility is, it means a war. Li Zhongyu murmured in his heart: Didn't he say he didn't want to fight?Could it be that if you change your mind, you still need to practice Srivajaya?

Now that Li Zhongyu came, Li Congjia also asked him to discuss it, of course it was a discussion, but in fact it was just him guiding Li Zhongyu to think about what to do when encountering such a situation, which was another way of cultivating the overall situation.

Li Congjia didn't know if it was right to do so, but what else could he do besides precepts and deeds?

What worries him the most is that his thoughts will affect Li Zhongyu and make him narrow-minded.

But at present, it seems that Li Zhongyu's growth trajectory is not bad. Even Fan Zhi admires Li Zhongyu a lot. After all, if Li Zhongyu is not too good, why should Fan Zhi worry about the future crown prince fighting for power with the emperor?

In Fan Zhi's view, Li Zhongyu may be more suitable to be an emperor than Li Congjia. Although Li Congjia is not naive compared to Li Zhongyu, he still has a romantic color and a softer heart. The most important thing is that he has no desire to fight for power.

In addition to the tighter grasp of military power, many powers have been delegated to the cabinet with confidence. This is also due to the good character of the current cabinet ministers.

Li Zhongyu smiled at Yang Xin. The two of them have known each other since childhood, and they have a good relationship. After listening to Yang Xin's narration, he looked at the map that had been redrawn, and said directly: "The Saman Empire's vitality is already gone." It’s not worth saving, but the Ghaznavid Dynasty can still save it.”

Li Congjia smiled slightly: "The behavior of the Ghaznavid Empire is completely different from that of the original Saman Empire. They don't seem to have any intention of asking Tang for help."

Li Zhongyu raised his head slightly: "The Kara Khanate will not let them go. When the Kara Khanate completely wipes out the Saman Empire, it will be the time when they will start war with the Ghaznavid Dynasty. They have obtained weapons in their hands, but if we don’t supply them with supplies, they will definitely not be able to defeat the Kara Khanate.”

Li Congjia nodded in satisfaction, at this time Li Zhongyu suddenly asked: "Father, why don't we take this opportunity to join the Ghaznavid dynasty into the Federation?"

Li Congjia asked back: "Do you think they should be allowed to join?"

Li Zhongyu hesitated for a while: "It is indeed appropriate if it is to deal with the Kara Khanate."

Li Congjia replied: "That's right, if it's just to deal with the Kara Khanate, it doesn't matter, but don't forget that the Ghaznavid Dynasty also believed in Islam, and it came from the same source as the Saman Empire, so it was very aggressive. If you can, never let this sect join the Federation."

Li Zhongyu didn't quite understand Li Congjia's fear of Islam. There were also many sects in Tang Dynasty, and they were still under the control of the imperial court?What is the difference between paying taxes and paying taxes, obeying the law and obeying the law?

Li Congjia knows that people nowadays don't have much resistance to Islam. After all, the distance is far away, and they don't think they have done too much. As for the war in the name of religion... In Li Zhongyu's opinion, this is all It's nothing, Datang is also expanding, but it doesn't use religion as an excuse.

Li Congjia turned to look at Shi Xueting: "How is Long Shisan doing?"

Shi Xueting was slightly taken aback, he didn't expect that Li Congjia still remembered this guy, so he could only say: "He's doing well in Kara Khanate, why?"

Li Congjia thought for a while and said, "If the Kara Khanate comes to pay tribute this year, try to let him come here."

Shi Xueting was a little curious: "Is there anything for him to do?"

Li Congjia patted Li Zhongyu's head and said, "Let him tell Dalang the real Islam."

Li Zhongyu was a little surprised, he didn't expect Li Congjia to make such an arrangement, Shi Xueting didn't ask much, just nodded in agreement.

Li Congjia then said: "You may wonder why I am so opposed to Islam, but it's not surprising, after all, you don't understand them. Now I'll find someone to explain it to you, and you will understand in due time."

Li Zhongyu nodded after hearing this, and he did not object to Li Congjia's arrangement. After all, he himself had thought that Datang had fought too much recently and might start to recuperate. Judging from Li Congjia's move to propose a federal state, he might not do it again in the future. There are major military wars, and the war against the Kara Khanate may not start when.

Maybe it will be his business in the future. War is something that can be said quickly. Maybe today this country throws a brick to its neighbor, and the two countries will fight. It may also be that the border between the two countries has fought countless times. There will be no large-scale military action.

At this time, Yang Xin said: "The Honglu Temple also knows something about that side. If His Royal Highness does not dislike it, I can explain a thing or two."

Li Congjia was eager to make the two of them get closer, so he said directly: "Then Da Lang will go and talk to Shi Shi Lang."

Li Zhongyu came over to make some soy sauce, but was taken away by Yang Xin.

But Shi Xueting said, "You take care of Eleven Lang too much."

Li Congjia turned to look at him: "Your apprentice, what's wrong with me taking care of it?"

Shi Xueting shook his head: "You have to have some real skills to be a fool in the court."

Li Congjia raised his eyebrows: "Do you think he's not capable? I think he's pretty good."

Shi Xueting was a little tangled: "I didn't mean that, I was worried that you would take too much care of him, which would make him lose his ambition."

Li Congjia looked at Shi Xueting with a half-smile and said, "You're too worried, aren't you? Do you really think that Yang Xin's appointment as Minister of Honglu Temple is the result of me opening the back door for him?"

Shi Xueting looked at him calmly, the translation of his expression probably meant "Isn't it?"

Li Congjia pulled him to sit down and said: "Don't underestimate Eleven Lang, he may not be considered a genius, but he is not bad. If he really has no skills, I will sit on the seat because of my love for him." Jiuqing's seat, do you think no one in the court will have any objections?"

How important the position of Jiuqing is, even Honglu Temple Minister, who was not favored by everyone in the past, has become more and more important now that the Tang Dynasty has frequent exchanges with neighboring countries.

If Yang Xin really didn't have the skills, he definitely wouldn't be able to stay in this position for long.

Shi Xueting thought about it for the same reason, and he said again: "Now that you let Da Lang get in touch with Yang Xin more, have you forgotten what Mr. Fan said to you before?"

Li Congjia touched Shi Xueting's bald head and said, "Don't worry, I know it well."

Shi Xueting sighed helplessly, he always felt that Li Congjia had a very strange attitude towards Li Zhongyu, and seemed to be very relieved.

But soon he didn't bother with this matter. There was nothing wrong with Li Congjia trusting his son. If he was suspicious of his son in every possible way, Li Congjia might not be the Li Congjia he liked.

Anyway, no matter what, he always has a backup, even if Li Zhongyu has rebellion, he can protect Li Congjia.

Li Congjia didn't know that Shi Xueting had prepared for the worst. What he cared about now was the reaction of Sanfoqi. He had sent someone to negotiate with Sanfoqi before. If Sanfoqi agreed to reconcile, everyone would be happy. , he doesn't want to conflict with Sanfoqi, if Sanfoqi's attitude is tough...then...

Seeing where he was staring at Sanfoqi, Shi Xueting knew what he was thinking, and said directly: "There is no movement at Sanfoqi at present, it is probably checking some things, do you have any ideas?"

Li Congjia held his chin and said, "I hope the king of Srivijaya can clear his mind."

Facts have proved that the king of Srivijaya is not confused if not clear.

Two days later, the envoy to Sanfoqi returned to Datang, accompanied by the envoy of Sanfoqi—it is said that they came to apologize, compensate and pay tribute.

Li Congjia looked at the thick list and said with a slight smile: "It's okay, it's okay, my Yuanxi fleet doesn't need to be dispatched, so I don't have to watch Brother and the others quarrel with the cabinet."

Shi Xueting said: "There are many spices on here that are good, I'll help you combine some fragrances later."

Li Congjia turned his head and looked at him in surprise: "When did you learn to combine incense?"

Shi Xueting touched his face and said: "The weather has been bad for the past two days, and you haven't slept well. I ordered some incense to soothe the nerves and it didn't seem to have much effect, so I went to find a book to read." After looking around, I found a relatively old recipe, but the spices needed are more precious, not produced in many Tang Dynasty, just happened to be sent by Sanfoqi this time, I will give it a try."

Li Congjia smiled and said: "You really answered that sentence, there is a golden house in the book, there is Yan Ruyu in the book, everything can be found in the book."

He was also shocked by Shi Xueting's extensive reading. It is estimated that there are not many books in the palace collection and those in the academy that he has not read.

Shi Xueting leaned over to kiss him and said with a low laugh, "My Yan Ruyu didn't come from reading books."

Li Congjia was talking to him about business when he was suddenly molested. He couldn't help but blushed, but he still responded to the kiss. When it was over, he forgot that he wanted to summon the envoy of Sanfoqi something happened.

Fortunately, the attitude of the envoys of Sanfo Qi was also very respectful, and he was not angry at all because he could not see the emperor. In fact, he was relieved that he could not see the emperor. If it is not good, it is easy to show timidity.

The envoy did not see him, but the news brought by the envoy still reached Li Congjia's ears - it is said that the prince who made trouble before has now been demoted as a minister and sent to the most remote island of Srivijaya Be an official.

This news is Li Congjia's favorite. After all, no one wants a person who is hostile to him to become the king of the other country. It is better to be a minister than to be a commoner. The most direct way to say it is that this king He has lost his status as an heir.

Unless the former prince has the ability to make a big comeback and bring his people back all the way to regain the throne, otherwise... he will stay on that island all his life, don't even think about it, this is also a disguised form of confinement .

After Yang Xin finished talking about this matter, he hesitated and said: "Your Majesty, this envoy... I always feel that he seems to be closer to the third prince of Srivijaya."

Li Congjia looked up at him: "Huh? How should I say it?"

Yang Xin scratched his head and said, "That's the feeling. It feels like he has been implying that the third prince has a good impression of Datang, and is also very interested in the form of the federal state."

After hearing this, Li Congjia asked, "The third prince of Sanfoqi...what's the situation?"

Yang Xin scratched his head and said, "I don't know the details yet, should I ask?"

"No, if you ask, it's easy to be caught making a fuss. As long as the emissary goes back and says that the Tang emperor has a good impression of the third prince, the possibility of him being in power may be much higher."

Yang Xin said directly: "This...Of course we won't ask directly."

Li Congjia shook his head: "I don't know whether the cliché is true or not, that's enough, this kind of thing is not something you Honglu Temple can handle, so leave it to your master."

Yang Xin smiled and said, "Not to mention anything else, Master and the old man must have gone to investigate."

Shi Xueting is much more sensitive to this kind of matter than they are. Usually, when everyone needs it, when he thinks it is time to investigate, he will come out and directly present the results.

Li Congjia agreed with Yang Xin's statement very much, and when he was about to say something, Shi Xueting came in.

Li Congjia said with a smile: "Say Cao Cao, Cao Cao, have you sensed that we mentioned you?"

Shi Xueting raised his eyebrows: "What are you talking about me?"

"Who said that? It's obviously saying good things about you." Li Congjia smiled and leaned over to kiss him.

As a married person, Yang Xin felt that he seemed to have a... How did their Majesty say that word, oh, the feeling of being fed dog food.

After many years of marriage, Yang Xin and Tian Wuniang have entered the state of an old husband and wife. The passion of youth is gone, and gradually it will soon become a family relationship.

As a result, these two people who can't get married and can't announce it can still lose their teeth sweetly. Could it be that underground love can keep fresh?

While Yang Xin was thinking wildly over there, Shi Xueting had already presented the results of the investigation. It happened that Li Zhongyu also came to "hand in the homework", so he listened to it by the way.

He handed the document to Li Congjia and said: "Three Buddha Qi is now competing for the reserve position fiercely. The previous eldest prince was the one who was demoted as a minister. He is almost confirmed to be the next crown prince. The other princes All the flags and drums have died down, but this time, after he was demoted as a minister, several princes were evenly matched, and it is said that one prince has died."

Li Congjia looked at Shi Xueting in shock: "Isn't it? Why did someone die?"

Although it is said that the royal family is fighting for blood and blood, but in the process of fighting, or when the superior is still there, basically no lives will be caused, because no father likes to watch his sons kill each other.

Shi Xueting said: "It is said that the king of Srivijaya's control over himself has declined, and the matter of the eldest prince has hit him hard."

After thinking about it, Li Congjia understood why, and couldn't help saying: "It's really not easy for this king to train a brain-dead man through so much painstaking efforts."

Li Zhongyu silently reminded himself that he could do whatever he wanted, but he couldn't be obsessed with beauty. After thinking about it, he decided to turn around and send the two little maids beside him away.

Well, those two little maids themselves were also used as an enlightenment for him. He was going to get married soon, and the Crown Princess had a good family background, so I still had to give him some face.

After Li Zhongyu finished his mind wandering, he handed in his homework and left silently. As soon as he returned to the East Palace, he saw Shun Nuan, who was always by his side, came over and said, "Your Highness, just now Chang Tong from the Shu Palace secretly came to say that the son of the King of Shu was killed." Locked down."

Li Zhongyu was slightly taken aback: "What?"