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The big and small celebration banquets came to an end, and more and more business matters were put on the agenda.I was not in Xingjing for four or five months, and my backlog of affairs piled up into a mountain, and I had to work overtime day and night for quite a while.By the time I noticed something other than the memorial, the winter solstice was almost here.

This year's winter solstice has a routine grand court meeting, and the city of Xingjing has gradually become lively.But if you want to say the most exciting thing, it was still years ago.In addition to the officials from all over the country who came to Beijing to face the saints, there are also courtiers from vassal states.Not to mention the barbarians, they are actually very clever: once a year, they have the rightful opportunity to go to Beijing, and they will not only bring tribute, but also bring local specialties and delicacies, and let people sell them on the streets.

The business mind is really shrewd, even I have to be convinced.However, their population is limited, and no matter how big the business is, it will not have any impact on the dynasty, so I will let them go.

Wait, speaking of foreigners, did I forget something?

At the beginning, I deliberately aired the pine nuts to praise, but as soon as things got more serious, I really forgot about him.Now that I think about it, I still feel a little guilty—it’s been half a year in the air, maybe Songzan with pine nuts has been aired?

The soldiers guarding Songren Songtsan seemed to feel relieved that I finally remembered him, and the movements of pushing people to the ground seemed particularly relieved.

I was resting with my eyes closed, but I opened my eyes when I heard the sound of my knees hitting the ground. "Zanpu, I haven't seen you for a long time, you seem to be a little relieved."

Pine Nut Songzan was silent.Without me needing to speak, the guard behind him put his scabbard on the back of his neck and shouted, "Your Majesty is asking you something!"

I waved my hands at them, and asked again: "If the servant treats you badly, or if the diet doesn't suit Zanpu's taste, Zanpu can say so, so that I don't feel that I have treated you badly."

"Your Majesty, don't take one Zanpu at a time." Songren Songzan finally opened his mouth, but his tone was not very good, "I am just a prisoner, and it is my honor for Your Majesty to remember me, so why not treat me badly?"

The words were so stubborn that the guard wanted to slap him on the back of the neck for an instant, but I stopped him with his gaze. "Zanpu seems to be full of complaints." I paused and continued: "What is Zanpu's plan now?"

Hearing this, Songren Songzan, who had been unwilling to look directly at me, suddenly raised his head. "The same trick, does Your Majesty think you can trick me a second time?"

Lied to him a second time?

I tried my best to remember, but I vaguely remembered that I seemed to have really put him together, and suddenly changed my mind or something. "Although I am the son of heaven, and it is hard to chase after a word, I also have a temper. At that time, Zanpu was quite rebellious. Don't you expect me to have a good voice?"

Songren Songzan probably didn't expect me to be so straightforward, and was speechless for a while.

Seeing his appearance, I kindly gave him a step down: "Then let me change the question. Does Zanpu want to die, or does he not want to die?"

This question was very similar to his own question before, Songren Songtsan immediately tightened his mouth.

I couldn't help but deeply doubt how much of a psychological shadow my frivolous "I've changed my mind" left on him. "If Zanpu doesn't say it, then I can only speak for Zanpu——

"Zanpu always relied on his bravery and felt that he deserved to inherit the throne. However, his elder brother had to endure for many years before he really took that seat. Afterwards, Zanpu couldn't wait to show his prestige, so he picked Tuyuhun. If you withdraw at this time , can be regarded as a good result. However, people are not enough, and Zanpu wants to use the momentum of a big victory to coerce our dynasty, trying to solve it all at once.

"The idea is naturally good, and the courage is commendable. It's a pity that the abacus is too loud, and I overheard it."

Ever since I said "should inherit the great rule", Songren Songzan raised his head again, and the sharp light like a falcon flickered in those light-colored eyes. "How does His Majesty know that I just want to coerce?"

I snorted coldly back, but thought in my heart that this person's fighting spirit is not extinguished now, and he may really be a talent. "Could it be possible to defeat us with the power of Tubo? Zanpu is ambitious, so he won't be too blind to see the situation clearly?"

Pine Nut Songzan pursed his lips again, apparently being poked by me in a sore foot.After a while, he spoke again: "Then how do you think your majesty wants to coerce your majesty?"

"If you can't win, then naturally you can only do something else." I curled up my lips, "It's like Tuyuhun, what I want is food, grass, cattle and sheep. I reckon that you want these too, but I don't think you have to do it yourself every year." It's too troublesome to grab. If you want to get it right at once, nothing is better than forcing me to marry you, and you need a marriage that can be equal to me. In this way, I will naturally send people to Tubo every year." As I said, I squinted my eyes Look at him, "Do you think my guess is right or not, Tsamp?"

For a while, the hall was deadly silent, only Songren Songzan's heavy breathing could be heard.

Just when I suspected that he was going to get violent, he talked to himself——

"Your Majesty was born in Xingjing, so you may not know about it. My clan lives on high mountains all the year round, and half of the year is bitterly cold. Even in the remaining half of the year, our clan can only live in water and grass. Hunting depends on the right time and place. Many babies born in winter freeze to death due to starvation and cold. Even when they grow up, many of them die young.

"You can only survive if you are strong or agile. I thought this world was so difficult. Until one day, I heard someone say that after crossing Tuyuhun, there is the boundary of Dazhou, where the climate is warm and humid, and the grains are abundant. Ding Xingwang, the streets are bustling. I didn't believe it at first, until I really saw——

"Anrong City has been infested by Tuyuhun every year, but even so, the people there live much better than my family! Not to mention, at least people have never starved to death! I am so jealous, go back I told my father and elder brother later. However, they all said that attacking Da Zhou was just a dream, and they advised me to give up that idea.”

Songren Songzan originally became more and more excited as he talked, but when he came here, he was extremely calm. "What will happen next, His Majesty must already know."

Behind the scenes, I couldn't help being silent.It is said that the situation is turning against others, and it is the same when it comes to Songren Songtsan.If I had been born in a poor country like Tubo, I would definitely have to move my brains to the rich neighboring countries.But it is useless for me to understand him, the essential position is relative, let alone agree.

"Now it seems that the words of my father and elder brother are correct. Although your majesty is still young and has never fought a war before, just looking at his superb archery skills, I know that I have underestimated your majesty. My family Forced by life, not everyone can practice like this; Your Majesty has such perseverance, I really only have... I feel ashamed."

Seeing him bow his head deeply, I couldn't think of anything good to say for a while. "Finished?"

Song Nu Songzan wanted to nod, but changed his mind halfway through. "Although the outcome is decided now, it is useless for me to say more; however, this matter started because of me, and the others just followed orders. It is not a pity for me to die alone," he said earnestly, kowtowing to me for the first time, " I also hope that His Majesty will treat the survivors kindly."

Seeing this, the guards who were glaring at him couldn't help being moved.

"Although you said so, because of you, I had to mobilize most of my troops to deal with the enemy. If I hadn't returned from victory, I would have been read a hundred and eighty books by the officials at this time." I slowly dragged the end of the voice , "Now you and I have such a request, I am very embarrassed."

Songren Songzan didn't answer, but kowtowed three more times.He had lost weight for at least three laps, but the force with which he hit the ground still sounded terrifying.

I winked, and the left and right guards hurried forward to pull him up. "Even if you knock yourself to death, it's useless," Zhen said in a persuasive manner, "If you die, will your people live a better life?"

"Your Majesty means..." Songren Songzan was already determined to die, but now he heard that there seemed to be a chance to turn things around in my words, but he was not sure, so he hesitated.

"I just heard from you that all you want is for your clansmen to have enough to eat. Naturally, they can feed their stomachs with food, grass, cattle and sheep, but why do you all want to rob them?" I continued to be persuasive.

These words can be regarded as explicit, Songren Songzan's eyes lit up. "Fur, herbs?"

I nod my head.Most of the fur herbs in Tubo are of good quality, and most of them are rare. If you want to exchange for some food to fill your stomach, it will definitely be enough. "There are still good horses." I reminded him.

Good horses are the biggest advantage of the Tubo cavalry, Songren Songtsan paused, but only for a moment. "What His Majesty said is true?" He couldn't believe it.

I smile slightly. "Why do you think Anrong City is called Anrong City instead of something else?"

Songren Songzan was completely awakened. "Your Majesty understands." He said loudly, and then bowed his head deeply again, "As long as His Majesty is in power, Tubo will regard His Majesty as Zanpu for one day!"

Originally, I wanted to win Tibet in 20 years, but Songren Songtsan promised it to last for more than 50 years. I couldn't be more satisfied.Now that all the important matters at hand have come to an end, Zhenlong was very happy, so he ordered the Ministry of Zhongshu to resume the night talks of Beijing officials above the fifth rank from today.

In the end, Xie Jingyu was the first to come.

"Why is it you?" As soon as he entered the door, I couldn't help asking, "Could it be that someone from Zhongshu Province gave you a convenient door?"

Xie Jingyu saluted first, and then said: "It was Wang Xiang on the first day. It's just that the weather has been cold recently, and His Majesty is sympathetic to Wang Xiang's aging, so I don't want him to stay on duty in the cold night, so I will take over."

I thought about it, and there is indeed such a thing. "Then sit down." Zhen said, and then ordered Liu Jin to serve warm cakes and simmer a pot of wine. "I haven't touched a chess piece for a long time, and it's really itchy. Why don't you, Mr. Xie, talk to me about a game tonight?"

Xie Jingyu naturally should be.I have known for a long time that he is superb at chess, he is almost equal to me; but today I am in a good mood, moves neatly, and finally won.

"I congratulate Your Majesty on your complete victory." Xie Jingyu immediately knelt down and said.

I am a little surprised. "I just beat you by a penny, why are you like this?"

Xie Jingyu didn't get up. "A piece on the chessboard is a piece, but it is not on the world." When he said this, he obviously meant something.

I was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "I saw Song Nu Songzan once, and you guessed it?"

"With Your Majesty's wisdom, it will be a matter of time before Tubo is subdued." Xie Jingyu said, "Besides, Your Majesty is in a good mood tonight. I can't think of any other reason except that Tubo has surrendered."

"You're the only one!" I scolded with a smile, and then briefly said Songren Songzan's words.

"Open trade with Tubo?" Xie Jingyu repeated thoughtfully, "Like the section from Longyou to Beiting?"

The boundary from Longyou to Beiting is almost a long strip.The reason for this is that it is the only way for this dynasty to go to the west, and it is called the Silk Road in later generations.It is also because of this that even if Longyou Dao is Huangsha Dao in essence, it has to be defended firmly.

"Your Majesty's benevolence is the blessing of the people of the world." Xie Jingyu said again.

"I've told you several times, don't give me such nonsense when no one else is around." I gave him a half-hearted look, and then looked at the sky outside. "I'm afraid it's over now. It will be a struggle for you to go back to Zhongshu province. I'll ask Liu Jin to tidy up the side hall for you."

"His Majesty."

The voice sounded like something else, so I turned around.Sure enough, although Xie Jingyu was still kneeling, his hand had already landed on the buckle of my jade belt, which was quite obvious.Since returning to Xingjing, the two of them were so busy that they didn't even have time to take a look. It was impossible to say that they didn't want it...that was impossible.

"At this time, I won't be able to sleep." I reminded him on purpose.

"Does Your Majesty want to sleep?" Xie Jingyu asked back.

The sleep in his words and the sleep I said obviously have two meanings.I could tell that Xie Jingyu was doing it on purpose, so I kicked him lightly in a funny way. "Come here soon?"

Ever since the victory in Anrong City, he and I began to relieve each other with our hands.It was indeed a bit weird at the beginning, but seeing Xie Jingyu's blushing eyes that were intoxicated by it, the weirdness was nothing at all.Not to mention his voice when he was emotional, just calling your Majesty softly and forbearingly in my ear, I will...

"Your Majesty's feeling today came very quickly."

When I came back to my senses, I found that Xie Jingyu had already used his hands. "Isn't it a good thing you did?" I blamed him, but I had to endure the enthusiasm that came up and continued to dislike him: "Didn't I tell you to come here? How can I help you when it's so far away?"

Xie Jingyu shook his head. "Your Majesty, how about talking by hand instead of speaking?"

... Talking by hand is playing chess, but what is talking by mouth?

I was confused for a moment, but soon stopped being confused.Because Xie Jingyu got closer, and then——

"You..." I subconsciously wanted to back away, but my body was so immersed in joy that I didn't listen to it at all.Then, a bigger wave swept over the sky, and I was up and down in it, unable to think about anything else.

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