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

. Marriage?!

He swallowed and fell into deep thought.

"Your Majesty, this matter... still needs careful consideration."

Wei Zheng stepped out and spoke.

"That's right, Your Majesty. The marriage was too sudden and there can't be a direct result." Zhang Sun Wuji agreed.

"Wei Zhongshu, Zhangsun Pushe, this is wrong."

Wei Ting glanced at the two of them and continued, "Since the Turkic group has entrusted us to raise this matter at the morning court, the sooner the better."

"If we delay any further, then even a good thing will turn into a bad thing. Let me ask you two, is there anything bad you can say about this matter?"

Wei Ting stared at Wei Zheng and Zhangsun Wuji.

Wei Zheng and Changsun Wuji glanced at each other and their lips moved slightly, but they really didn't think of anything wrong.

indeed!

Just as Wei Ting and others said, being able to make peace with the Turks now can be said to be a hundred benefits with no harm.

Not only can it buy a lot of time for the Tang Dynasty, it can also save a lot of supplies.

At least in recent years, we no longer have to worry about the Turks moving south.

Seeing that they were silent, Wei Ting struck while the iron was hot and pressed them again: "Also, have you two thought about this? Now that the Turks have proposed a marriage alliance, if our Tang Dynasty refuses, then the consequences will be... You two should be clear about this, right?"

"Perhaps, the Turks will not do anything on the surface, but, apart from other things, they will definitely ask the Tang Dynasty to provide more and more supplies in the future. Every winter, the Turks may even go south to cause chaos. What's more, when they see that they can't show goodwill to the Tang Dynasty, they will turn around and seek an alliance with Tubo. At that time... How can the Tang Dynasty resist?"

"Your Majesty, don't hesitate! We have no room for hesitation on this matter!!"

"Your Majesty, I beg you to agree! The marriage will benefit all the people! I believe that with your holy name, you will understand the matter. Please think about the people, the Tang Dynasty, and the world! !"

Wei Ting lifted his robe and knelt on the ground.

Wei Zheng and Zhang Sun Wuji's faces changed.

this…….
The two took a deep breath.

But I still couldn't utter a word.

indeed!

They couldn't think of any disadvantages of marriage alliance.

but! !

If it is rejected, the impact on the Tang Dynasty will be huge.

Needless to say, the Turks will definitely bear a grudge against the Tang Dynasty, and then...
If we unite with the Turks and encroach on the Tang Dynasty, it will be too late to regret.

Given the current situation of the Tang Dynasty, it is already difficult to deal with one Turk.

And what Wei Ting said is very right. If the Turks deliberately want to make trouble, then... the Tang Dynasty really can't hold on.

In the past three years, despite constant natural disasters, the Tang Dynasty remained stable. One of the main reasons for this was that the Turks did not take action.

The signing of the Weishui Alliance temporarily stabilized the Turks.

If the Turks chose to move south in any of these three years, the Tang Dynasty would really be helpless.

And this time, if the marriage is refused, then it will really be... giving the Turks something to talk about.

By then, the Tang Dynasty would suffer another disaster, and then the Turks would tear up the Weishui Alliance and go directly south.

hiss…….
call…….
The consequences could be disastrous.

Wei Zheng and Zhangsun Wuji were completely silent.

They did not dare to stop it. If they stopped the marriage and brought a devastating disaster to the world, they would not be able to bear the consequences.

"Your Majesty, please consider the overall interests of the world!"

Wei Ting knelt down.

"Your Majesty, the marriage will bring huge benefits to both sides. Why don't you approve it?" Pei Ji followed closely.

"Your Majesty, please agree to it. Your Majesty, please agree to it. If we marry the Turks, what will the Tang Dynasty have to fear in the future?!"

"Your Majesty, there is no need to consider this matter, as it is a matter of one hundred benefits and no harm."

"Your Majesty, I beg you to consider this for the Tang Dynasty. We must not refuse such a request."

"Your Majesty, the Turks look up to the Tang Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty should not let the Turks down."

"......."

Hulala…….
In the temple, all the officials followed Wei Ting and knelt down.

Li Shimin endured the slight turn.

It felt like there was a breath stuck in his chest that he couldn't expel.

seem…….
This time they were right.

Peace and marriage!!
It is truly a hundred benefits to the Tang Dynasty with no harm at all.

Especially the Turkic people, who are such a big threat, if we can make peace with them...
below.

Cheng Yaojin, Li Jing, Qin Qiong and others looked a little unhappy, but none of them spoke up to object.

This matter…….
Why…….
They all sighed in their hearts.

"Changsun Pushe, Prime Minister Du, do you have other ideas? If so, please speak up. If not, why are you standing there?"

Pei Ji looked at Changsun Wuji and the others who were still standing and said in a deep voice.

Changsun Wuji and the others were speechless for a moment, then they sighed and knelt down one after another.

All officials, please submit!
Li Shimin looked down and closed his eyes.

After a few breaths, he opened his eyes.

A decision was made.

"good!"

He shouted softly.

When Zhangsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, Du Ruhui, Li Jing and others heard this word, it was as if a hole had been opened in their hearts.

Then all the blood in the body seemed to converge towards this opening.

icy!

Cold and gloomy!

fear!

Enveloped them!!

They were unable to speak and just knelt there, motionless, allowing the wound to slowly devour their entire bodies.

No matter how you look at it now, this decision seems to be the right one.

But…….
They feel...
There is an unspeakable impulse that makes people confused and autistic.

There was complete silence in the hall.

When the word fell, only breathing could be heard.

Pei Ji, Wei Ting, Chai Lingwu and the others all breathed a sigh of relief, and their tense bodies finally relaxed.

It worked!
Although they had thought that Li Shimin would agree 99% of the time, their hearts almost jumped out of their throats during the few breaths of silence that Li Shimin had just taken.

Finally...it's finally okay now.

“Your Majesty…is wise!!”

"The foundation of the Tang Dynasty will last forever. Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

Wei Ting took a deep breath and shouted loudly.

"The foundation of the Tang Dynasty will last forever. Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

"The foundation of the Tang Dynasty will last forever. Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

"The foundation of the Tang Dynasty will last forever. Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

"......."

All the officials followed closely behind, roaring in unison. The sound continued and echoed throughout the hall.

Shocking and enlightening!

Li Shimin was not in the mood to read the letter of request for supplies from the Turkic delegation.

Is he happy?
Can't tell.

sad?

Of course not, he felt that he was somewhat happy.

As long as the marriage is successful, the Tang Dynasty and the Turks will really enter a new stage from now on, and the Tang Dynasty will benefit greatly from it! !
But for some reason, he felt like half of his strength had been drained away.

It’s hard to describe the feeling.

He couldn't sit still.

The dragon throne under his butt seemed to have grown countless dense barbs at this moment.

Li Shimin did not say goodbye to the court. He stood up in a daze, and then left here step by step.

After Li Shimin left, the noise in the hall gradually subsided.

Wei Ting patted his own sign and stood up from the ground with some excitement.

This time, he knew clearly that not only the relationship between the Wei Palace and the aristocratic families and the Turks had taken a big step forward.

They have completely become allies.

With a great god like Turkic behind him, he is no longer afraid of anything.

There is indeed some hope for Li Tai's throne, a hope that is visible and tangible!!

call…….
Wei Ting let out a long breath.

He looked at Chai Lingwu and the others, who all had smiles on their faces and were celebrating.

"Haha, Prime Minister Du, Zhangsun Pushe, from now on, our Tang Dynasty will be truly safe." Wei Ting took a half step to the side, stood in front of Zhangsun Wuji and others, and said with a smile.

"Yes, everyone, this is really cause for celebration, hahaha..." Chai Lingwu bowed to Changsun Wuji and others.

"We must quickly tell the people of Chang'an and the people of the world about this news, and let them celebrate with us," Wei Ting urged.

"Yes, yes, Minister Wei is right. Let's go, Zhangsun Pushe, we will take our leave first."

"It is truly an honor for the Tang Dynasty that Princess Changle can marry a Turk. Hehehe... our Tang Dynasty has made a great profit."

"Who says it's not true? This deal is really worth it!!"

"......."

After Wei Ting and his companions left, the other gentlemen around them talked to each other, bowed their hands, clasped their fists, congratulated each other, and left the hall together.

Zhangsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, Du Ruhui, Li Jing, Qin Qiong and others did not move.

They just stood there, looking at the backs of everyone, their faces calm, unable to say anything at this moment.

It seems that this is a good thing.

But, for some reason, they just couldn't be happy.

It’s really strange!

"Hey, let's go too."

Du Ruhui took a breath of cold air. At this time, there were only a few of them left in the hall.

The huge space seemed a little cold.

"Is this matter...right or wrong?"

Changsun Wuji's eyes were a little dim.

The sudden marriage disrupted their plan of yesterday.

Leave them completely unprepared.

Caught off guard.

Thinking about it now, it still feels a little unreal.

Several people were silent.

Changsun Wuji smiled bitterly, shook his head and said, "If you ask me if it's right or not, it's definitely right."

"Huh....by marrying the Turks, as they said, our Tang Dynasty can gain many benefits, both overtly and covertly. If we don't agree, it will indeed bring new crises to our Tang Dynasty."

"But... never mind. I've already agreed to it."

Changsun Wuji shook his sleeves, feeling a little uncomfortable, and left without finishing his words.

"Why……."

Li Jing also sighed, said nothing, and left.

Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong and other generals left in silence.

Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui and Wei Zheng looked at each other, turned their heads to look at the empty dragon throne, lowered their heads, and walked out in silence without saying a word.

……….…….….
Lizheng Hall.

After Li Shimin finished his court session, he sat in the Taiji Palace for a while, but he felt uncomfortable somewhere, so he stood up and wanted to tell Empress Changsun about this matter.

"Little sister, slow down, slow down, don't run, ouch..."

"Hehehe, just run, run, sister is here to chase Sizi."

"Hey... Little Sizi, don't be so noisy. Be careful and don't get bumped."

Li Shimin stood beside the door of Lizheng Hall, listened to the laughter of three people coming from the room, and sighed softly.

He wanted to turn around.

But, this matter must be told to them.

After thinking for a while, Li Shimin walked in.

Besides, this matter...is indeed a good thing, isn't it?
To the Tang Dynasty.

To the world.

To the people.

Yes...Changle.

It's all good stuff.

The Tang Dynasty will develop peacefully for several years, the people will no longer have to worry about the Turks, and the world will be at peace.

And Changle will also be remembered by the people of the Tang Dynasty because of this incident, recorded in history books, and become the mistress of the northern grasslands.

"Your Majesty, you are here."

When she saw Li Shimin, Empress Changsun quickly stood up.

"Father."

Princess Changle also quickly stood up, stopped dreaming, and bowed to Li Shimin.

Little Sizi rushed towards Li Shimin.

"Father, Sizi wants a hug."

"Okay, Father, give me a hug."

Li Shimin smiled and held little Sizi in his arms.

"Your Majesty, please sit down. Little Sizi, go and write over there. Your father has just finished his morning court session and has not yet rested. I will play with you later."

Empress Changsun took Xiao Sizi over.

Princess Changle hurried up and ran to the side with Xiao Sizi.

"Your Majesty, today's morning court session ended a little late."

Empress Changsun helped pour a cup of tea and spoke casually with a smile.

Li Shimin nodded and rubbed the teacup gently with his fingers.

Empress Changsun's eyes slightly changed. She smiled and sat beside Li Shimin, and asked softly, "Your Majesty, is it... something happened in the court again?!"

"Because of the Turks, or...something else?!"

Empress Changsun guessed.

Husband and wife are connected by heart.

After so many years, Li Shimin could not hide it from Empress Changsun.

Li Shimin usurped the throne.

He glanced at Empress Changsun and nodded.

"Guanyin maid, I really can't hide it from you."

"Your Majesty, you are joking. We have been married for so many years, and I know a little bit about your Majesty. I wonder if your Majesty can tell me something?!"

Li Shimin pursed his lips and looked at Princess Changle on the side.

Princess Changle was teaching little Sizi, who was sitting on a chair but whose feet were jumping around all the time, to read.

"I have arranged a marriage for Changle." Li Shimin said in a deep voice.

Empress Changsun's heart trembled, and her face turned pale for a moment, but then she smiled and said, "Men should get married when they are old enough, and women should get married when they are old enough. This is a good thing."

"I don't know, which young master is it?"

Empress Changsun didn't think much about it when she heard it.

After all, Princess Changle is not young anymore.

This is normal.

Li Shimin took a deep breath. He didn't dare to look into Empress Changsun's eyes and felt a little confused.

"Yes...it's the Turkic prince, Jie Li Lang Ya."

(End of this chapter)