Tanabata Diva Concert: Happy Breakup

On this day, Jiang Ci went to court in a refined mood.
Because this was an envoy from Goguryeo coming to visit the Tang Dynasty.

After such a long investigation, Goguryeo now knows the truth that the 200,000 Turkic cavalry were really killed. Originally, the people of Goguryeo wanted to go to the Turks to find Jie Li Khan, but they couldn't find him. In the vast grassland, Goguryeo could not find where Jie Li Khan was hiding. However, they also knew that the 200,000 Turkic cavalry were killed by the Tang Dynasty, and only a few people escaped back to the grassland.

Not only that, even Li Jing has destroyed the Turkic stronghold.

When the Goguryeo leaders heard the news, they were almost scared to death. They thought, damn, this is too scary.

Arrange envoys to send gifts to the Tang Dynasty as soon as possible, so as to prevent the Tang Dynasty from making a move on their tiny land.

When entering the palace, the Minister of Rites, Li Xiaogong patted Jiang Ci on the shoulder, smiled and said: "You kid, this time you have cheated the Five Surnames and Seven Families and a large number of businessmen to the point that they are about to vomit blood." The production of Zhenguan salt was really a scam.

Jiang Ci smiled and said, "They are too selfish. I will help them cultivate their character."

The Minister of Rites and Prince of Hejian Li Xiaogong chuckled. He naturally knew part of the truth. It was nothing more than that the people of the Five Surnames and Seven Families had impeached him in the court before, and he was just retaliating.

Jiang Ci continued to smile and said, "Prince, if I say that I originally just wanted to take revenge on the Zheng family of Xingyang and spread this news, as for other families and so on, I have no prejudice. They were also implicated by the Zheng family of Xingyang. Do you think this news will explode?"

"You are killing people and destroying their hearts. If you do this, the Zheng family of Xingyang will most likely become the target of public criticism, and the life of that old man Zheng Qishuang will be difficult." Li Xiaogong smiled and said, "Prince Xian, do you want me to help you spread this news? I would be very happy to do so." He had long been unhappy with Zheng Qishuang of the Zheng family of Xingyang. He was very happy to do anything to make things difficult for them.

Jiang Ci smiled brightly and said, "Thank you very much, Prince Xiaogong."

"You kid, haha. Don't worry, after the court session, I will make sure this matter is properly arranged." After saying this cheerfully, he continued, "I don't know why Goguryeo came here this time."

Jiang Ci pondered for a moment and said, "I guess they are here to seek peace. After all, last year's war with the Turks made some of the surrounding small countries or tribes tremble in fear."

Li Xiaogong also smiled and said, "I hope so." He was a prince, second only to the emperor and above everyone else. Of course, he did not like fighting. Besides, fighting was not as comfortable as his current life. After all, wasn't it nice to spend his days at home in debauchery?
Li Dao Zong knew some of the inside story. He whispered to Jiang Ci, "It seems that the envoys from Goguryeo came to prepare for the marriage."

Jiang Ci opened his mouth wide and said to Li Dao Zong: "The Tang Dynasty is now unrivaled in terms of combat power. How could they possibly send the princess to marry? Wouldn't that be extremely embarrassing?"

Li Daozon nodded. He also felt that with the current national strength of the Tang Dynasty, there was no need for a marriage alliance.

At this time, Li Xiaogong suddenly said, "Uncle Wang, Prince Xian, after the court session, I will treat you to a meal. How about we go to Pingkangfang to listen to some music?"

Jiang Ci had no objection, but Li Daozon declined, saying, "I will not go today." After saying that, he subconsciously rubbed his waist. After all, he was drained dry by his concubine last night, and now there is not a drop left.

Jiang Ci smiled but said nothing, after all, he was his father-in-law.

Soon, all the civil and military officials were divided into two sides and stood together.

"Your Majesty." Civil and military officials saluted, their voices powerful and majestic.

Li Shimin sat on the dragon throne above, smiling, "My dear ministers, please don't be polite."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Everyone returned the greeting.

Wang De said in a shrill voice: "If you have something to say, please stand up and report it. If you don't, please leave the court." At this time, the Minister of the Honglu Temple stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I have something to say. The envoys from Goguryeo have arrived and are now seeking an audience outside the palace."

Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "Announce."

Soon, several envoys, whose attire was very different from that of the Tang Dynasty, entered the hall. After seeing Li Shimin, they all bowed and said, "We are foreign ministers, envoys from Goguryeo, paying our respects to His Majesty the Emperor of Tang."

Li Shimin knew that this group of people would never come to his temple without a reason.

"Envoy from Goguryeo, now that you are here, please tell us the purpose of your visit." Li Shimin spoke directly without further ado.

"Your Majesty, we are here to give gifts, including ten thousand taels of gold, a hundred beautiful maids, and a thousand rolls of silk. We are here to apologize to Your Majesty. Previously, a team, under the name of Goguryeo, crossed the border of the Tang Dynasty and caused unrest in the area. Please forgive us, Your Majesty." The envoy of Goguryeo humbled himself at this time.

When the civil officials heard about the hundred beautiful maids of Goguryeo, their eyes turned green. Li Shimin would definitely issue an imperial decree to bestow these beautiful maids. The civil officials liked this very much.

Li Shimin's face turned black now. He slammed the table angrily and asked, "Where is the Minister of War?"

Li Jing's scalp was tingling at the moment. He didn't know that Goguryeo had crossed the border and invaded the Tang Dynasty, and no one reported it to him. "I am here."

Li Shimin asked, "Tell me what's going on. My people are being attacked by foreigners. Are you all just sitting there doing nothing? Ah? If you really can't do it, go back and raise pigs."

Li Jing said bitterly: "Your Majesty, I really don't know about this matter, and the people below didn't report it to me."

In fact, the Goguryeo envoy just wanted to find an excuse to send gifts and trick the military god of the Tang Dynasty, Li Jing.

You know, Li Jing's prestige is still quite high, especially this time, the capture of nearly 100,000 Turkic soldiers, and the rumors that he was a god-like military commander on the battlefield made Goguryeo very wary.

Li Shimin also vaguely realized that something was wrong at this time. If Li Jing knew about this, he might have been ready to fight. There was no need to wait for the Goguryeo envoy to speak.
Then Li Shimin calmed down and said, "Minister of War, please leave first. I will talk to you later."

Li Jing respectfully retreated into the team.

"The messenger just said one thing, what about the second thing?" Li Shimin narrowed his eyes. He always felt that the messenger was using a divisive tactic.

The envoy was now being stared at by Li Shimin with his oppressive tiger eyes. He murmured, "I, a foreign minister, would like to ask for the hand of a princess on behalf of your Majesty's prince." He wanted to use the policy of marriage to paralyze everyone.

Li Shimin's eyes were filled with anger. Now, he no longer had a princess of the right age.

Among the princesses of marriageable age nowadays, the only ones are his half-sisters. Moreover, Goguryeo dares to ask for the princess of Tang Dynasty in marriage. It is simply courting death.

"How dare you! Do you, Goguryeo, want to start a war? Huh?" Li Shimin's words frightened the envoy so much that sweat broke out on his head.

(End of this chapter)