Datang: Longevity for Thousands of Years, Exposed by Xiao Sizi

These words stunned all the heads of the families.

Empty words.

But, you can try to trust.

Anyway, they don’t have anyone worth investing in right now.

If Li Tai is suitable, why not invest in him?

"Haha, Patriarch Li, there are still many things you don't know yet, but these... as we gradually get familiar with each other, you, including the other patriarchs, will understand them very well."

"Although my Highness the Prince of Wei is not as famous as the Crown Prince, the things he did in secret are... no less than that of the latter."

Wei Ting narrowed his eyes and said meaningfully.

"Really? Then we'll just have to wait and see."

The head of the Longxi Li family laughed.

This is a big pie in the sky. I didn't expect that at my age, I would still be promised a big pie in the sky.

Shaking his head, he continued, "Okay, let's stop talking nonsense. How about this? Has His Royal Highness the King of Wei arranged for the Turkic envoys?"

The power of the Turks is obvious to all.

The first issue that their clans considered was to continue their own heritage. Naturally, the importance they attached to the Turks could be said to be more important than that to the Tang Dynasty.

They must be fully prepared to strengthen their relationship with the Turks.

Only in this way, if the Turks ever break through the Tang Dynasty and move south, the nobles will have a greater chance of protecting their own heritage.

As for the people and so on.

It's just a bunch of building ants, something they can abandon at any time.

"It has been arranged. We have also negotiated with the Turkic delegation. Everything is going well."

Wei Ting took a sip of tea and said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the head of the Longxi Li family and others all breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's good, that's good. I wonder...what are the conditions for the Turks this year?"

The head of Qinghe Cui family asked.

Everyone also looked at Wei Ting. They were quite concerned about this matter.

After all, the imperial court has issued some provisions, and their clans also have to provide some of them.

The Turks are coming, how can their clans not express their opinions?
Wei Ting stated the Turks' demands one by one.

The head of the Longxi Li family nodded slightly and said, "Not much, not much. Even if we add another 30%, it won't hurt. As long as we can appease the Turks, it will be fine."

"At most, we can make the people suffer a little more, hahaha... our clan can give a share of what the court has given to the Turks, in the name of our clan."

The head of the Qinghe Cui family smiled and said, "Yes, the primary goal now is to appease the Turks. This little thing is not much."

He was also very satisfied.

"But didn't the Turkic prince come along this time? He has a request."

Chai Lingwu said with a smile.

"Turkic prince? What does he want?"

The head of the Longxi Li family frowned slightly and asked in a low voice: "How much gold does he want?"
"No, no gold."

Chai Lingwu shook his head.

"Food? Or silk?"

"neither."

"what is that?"

Everyone looked at Chai Lingwu with serious eyes.

"He wants...Princess Changle."

Princess Changle?!
As soon as these words were spoken, cheerful laughter immediately rang out in the lobby.

"A woman, hahaha, then give it to him."

"Let that Turkic prince bow down to the belly of our Tang princess."

The head of the Longxi Li family waved his sleeves disapprovingly.

"Tell Li Jia Erlang about this request. If we give him some help, he will definitely agree."

"It's just a small matter. Just get ready. Although it's not Li Chengqian who prepares the tribute this time, it doesn't matter if it's him or not."

"Tell this to Li Jia Erlang at the morning court tomorrow, hehe... Li Jia Erlang. Looks like he's going to have another headache this time. With so many tributes, I really don't know how he can come up with them."

The head of the Longxi Li family grinned.

"If you can't give it, then don't be the emperor. Fortunately, with the support of the Turks and us, even if it is Li Tai, the Prince of Wei, he is... qualified enough."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone laughed happily.

….……….…….
The Turks entered the city.

This news spread throughout Chang'an City like an epidemic.

After all, this matter is not a small matter.

The people of Chang'an all knew that their country was going to have to pay a large sum of money to others again.

They were reluctant.

But what can we do if we are unwilling?

Not to mention, when they first entered the city, the Turks were so disrespectful to Princess Changle, which really made the people angry! Frustrated! !
But they had no choice.

This feeling makes the people extremely depressed.

"The Turks came with such force this time. That Turk prince is really too much. He actually flirted with my Tang princess in public!!"

"Who said it wasn't true? Damn it, I was standing right next to them at the time. These guys are so infuriating. If it weren't for the Du family's daughter being there, Princess Changle would have been kidnapped by them."

"Damn it, why didn't these Turks get beaten to death? How dare they come to my Tang Dynasty and do such rude things!!"

"Hey...can someone come and teach them a lesson? I've been fed up with them for a long time, really..."

"Cure? How? Unless one day, our Tang Dynasty can defeat them. But, why do I feel that this time is far away?"

"It's so difficult. The Turkic cavalry is invincible. The horror of three years ago is still vivid in my mind. Damn it, damn it!"

"......."

In Chang'an, every citizen had an expression of helplessness on their face, deep helplessness.

They are unwilling.

But…….
Their power is too weak.

They can't be compared with the Turks at all.

We can only place our hopes on the imperial court.

…….…….…….
Changan.

Tai Chi Palace.

Li Shimin sat at the top, while Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng and Du Ruhui stood below, all with frowns on their faces.

They received news that after the Turkic delegation entered Chang'an, they did not go to the Ministry of Rites to rest, nor did they come directly to the imperial city to meet His Majesty.

But...but he went straight to Prince Wei's Palace.

"Your Majesty, this matter... maybe it's because in the past few years, the Turks who came to the Tang Dynasty were very close to the King of Wei, and they thought that the King of Wei was the one who would receive them, so... this time when they came to Chang'an, they went directly to His Royal Highness the King of Wei."

Changsun Wuji thought for a moment and said in a deep voice.

"It's Your Majesty. This is not surprising. After all, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei has been helping to deal with the Turks in recent years. He is even more enthusiastic than His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. He often deals with the Turks, so when the Turks came, they went directly to the Prince of Wei's mansion."

Wei Zheng also agreed.

After all, they were both dukes of the Tang Dynasty, and Li Tai was Li Shimin's biological son.

At this time, it is absolutely impossible to add insult to injury, but to try to exonerate Li Tai.

To be honest, the Prince of Wei's Mansion has crossed the line this time.

A prince actually intervened in state affairs. His meeting with the Turks represented the face of the Tang Dynasty, and Li Tai was not qualified to do so.

Li Shimin nodded when he heard this, and waved his hand casually, too lazy to argue about this issue.

The reason why he was unhappy was not because Li Tai met with the Turkic delegation privately, but because he met them together with Wei Ting and Chai Lingwu.

The King of Wei has also begun to form cliques, and his relationship with Wei Ting and the others has become so close?

This is called lack of tact.

Plus the intelligence from the secret investigation by the Jinwu Guards...
Forget it.

Li Shimin shook his head, too lazy to think about it anymore.

"The Turks are coming. Let's think of a way to make a good profit from them."

"Such a beautiful glass shape, we can't let them get away with it so easily."

Li Shimin looked at the three people.

Empty glove white wolf!
Not only should the Turks not be able to take away a grain of food from the Tang Dynasty, but on the contrary, they should be made to pay a price in exchange for such a "treasure".

This requires careful planning.

"Your Majesty, this... Hahahaha, I have been racking my brains these days, and finally, I have a plan."

Wei Zheng's eyes flickered slightly, his brows relaxed, and a cunning look appeared on his old face.

Li Shimin instantly perked up.

"Oh? What?!"

he asked quickly.

Wei Zheng pursed his lips, pulled Changsun Wuji and Du Ruhui to run to Li Shimin's table, and the four of them put their heads together and started discussing.

Silent all night.

When the sky in the east slowly brightened, Li Shimin walked into the hall with a calm face.

All the officials are already waiting.

Everyone's eyes followed Li Shimin and stared.

Li Shimin's eyes were calm as he swept lightly below, finally landing on Wei Ting and Chai Lingwu.

"I heard that the Turkic envoys entered the city yesterday? Lord Wei, is this true?!"

Li Shimin asked.

Wei Ting's eyes jumped, and he quickly stepped out of the line, bowed slightly, and placed the jade token horizontally in his hand.

"Your Majesty, it is true. The Turkic envoys entered the city and headed straight for the Prince of Wei's palace. We were also caught off guard. We had no choice but to accompany them first."

Wei Ting replied.

Li Shimin nodded.

"Is that so? Then I wonder what the Turkish envoys said to the King of Wei. What did the Turkish envoys want when they came to Chang'an this time?"

"If you know, Lord Wei, please reveal a few things first. When the Turkic envoys formally submit their letters of credence, I will be able to consider it then."

Li Shimin said calmly.

This time, Li Chengqian's right to be in charge of dispatching supplies to the Turks was revoked. Naturally, if the amount of supplies to be dispatched to the Turks was to be officially determined, it would have to wait until the Turks officially reported the number to Li Shimin and Li Shimin agreed before it could be confirmed.

In the past, Li Chengqian could be identified directly.

Li Shimin only knew a little bit.

But this year, Li Shimin has to make all the arrangements by himself.

Wei Ting was slightly shocked.

coming!

He said softly in his heart!
But don't panic.

Yesterday, at the Li family's main residence in Longxi, all the strategies had been discussed.

"Your Majesty, the Turkic delegation did not know that it was Your Majesty who was presiding over this meeting. So when they found out that it was not His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who was presiding over it, they thought it was His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei, so they directly told His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei what they needed."

"I was there and heard that the Turkic delegation wanted more this time."

Wei Ting started talking.

And this time, he directly increased the amount by 60%!!!
Li Shimin frowned slightly.

These numbers...
Much more than before.

This year, the Turks' appetite is too big.

"Lord Wei, have you agreed to these?"

Li Shimin said in a deep voice.

"Of course not, Your Majesty. We argued with His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei and finally forced him to reduce the amount by 30%. Moreover, it brought Your Majesty a great thing."

"Your Majesty, this is the list of numbers left by the Turkic delegation. Please take a look at it."

Wei Ting took out a memorial from his sleeve and presented it respectfully.

Li Shimin opened it and said as he looked at it, "Besides this, what other good things are there?"

"Your Majesty, the Turkic delegation is here, and among them is Jie Li Langya, the legitimate son of Jie Li Khan. He wants to make peace with our Tang Dynasty and marry Princess Changle of the Tang Dynasty. Isn't this... a great thing!!"

Wei Ting narrowed his eyes and said with a smile.

boom…….
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall was thrown into chaos.

Peaceful marriage?!
And Turks?!

Except for Chai Lingwu and a few officials from aristocratic families, all other officials were shocked.

Even Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng and Du Ruhui all had their eyes wide open and their brows furrowed.

This incident was too sudden.

The memorial in Li Shimin's hand trembled, and his eyes moved away from the memorial and looked at Wei Ting again with a deep gaze.

"Your Majesty, in my opinion, this matter is a hundred benefits with no harm."

"The Tang Dynasty's treasury is weak now, and we don't have the strength to fight the Turks. Besides, Princess Changle is already quite old. If we can make peace with the Turks, there will be no war for at least ten years, and we don't have to worry about the Turks suddenly moving south."

"This will buy us a lot of time. In the short term, Tang and Turks will be one family from now on, and the Weishui Alliance will no longer exist. As long as Your Majesty requests, we don't have to give you any supplies, right? Think about the reasoning behind this."

"And if the Tang Dynasty and the Turks join forces, wouldn't they be invincible? Who dares to be our opponent?"

Wei Ting patiently and gently guided him.

The conditions put forward at the same time are more tempting than each other.

Of course, regardless of whether it is feasible or not, it sounds very reasonable anyway.

Li Shimin's eyes were deep.

At this time, Chai Lingwu also came out.

"Your Majesty, I also feel that what Minister Wei said is correct. No matter how you look at it, the Tang Dynasty has gained a great advantage by marrying the Turks."

"At present, the Turks have been thriving for years, and their strength has far exceeded that of three years ago. Meanwhile, our Tang Dynasty has suffered disasters year after year, and we should be thankful that our national strength has not decreased, let alone increased."

"The marriage now can be said to have completely cleared away all worries and obstacles for our Tang Dynasty. This is really a great thing for our Tang Dynasty!!"

The words fell.

Hearing that this news was indeed beneficial to the Tang Dynasty and the interests of the aristocratic families, Pei Ji also stepped forward and agreed enthusiastically.

"Your Majesty, yes, don't hesitate. This marriage is really harmful to our Tang Dynasty. I, your Majesty, also beg you to agree to this marriage."

"Besides, I have seen this Prince Jie Li before. He is very handsome and a perfect match for Princess Changle."

Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, Du Ruhui and others looked at each other, and for a moment they didn't know what to say.

this problem.

too suddenly.

Li Shimin now has no intention of looking at the number in his hand.

(End of this chapter)