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Chapter 172 General Dingyuan, Li Yuanfang!

ten days later.

The news that the Tang Dynasty was about to send a mission to Tubo was already known to the government and the public.

Some people avoid it, while others are eager to try it.

After all, the war between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo is what the sage is most concerned about.

Whether it is fighting on the battlefield or going on a mission to show off, it is a good opportunity for a superior.

Therefore, for a while, many courtiers asked for orders, hoping to join the envoys.

But Li Yan was not in a hurry.

After ten full days, he prepared everything before handing over the invitation.

Li House.

Li Yan came to the main hall, cupped his hands to Li Yiyan who was sitting on the main seat, and said, "Uncle."

Li Yiyan raised his hand: "If Li Jiyi is here to talk about business, please call me Li Geling. If it's a family matter, it's not too late to call uncle."

Li Yan thought to himself that I don't want to date relatives either, who told everyone to be the Li family from Longxi~
Li Yiyan came from the Guzang house, and Li Jing's lineage came from the Danyang house. They are not from the same house. In fact, the blood relationship is very weak.

But after all, they are of the same family on the genealogy. It is no problem to call Li Geling or Li Gong to the public, but they can only be called uncle when they meet in private.

Of course, he also likes to do business, so he said politely, "I have a few immature ideas about going on an envoy, please take a look at Li Ge."

Li Yiyan took over the thick documents, and raised his gray eyebrows: "It seems that Li Jiyi has been prepared for a long time!"

As he spoke, he moved the paper a little further away, and began to look carefully, obviously he was a little presbyopic.

Li Yan waited calmly.

After half an hour, Li Yiyan said: "So many women in Supi can read?
Li Yandao: "Su Pi has always been reported by women. Although it is annexed by Tubo now, the old customs still exist. It is not surprising that women are more literate."

Li Yiyan said: "Since the women are in power in the country, how can you win them over? You can't trust these criminal women. They are displaced in the Western Regions, and they will be blessed by the Tang Dynasty. It cannot be compared with Tubo."

Li Yandao: "My opinion is exactly the opposite of that of Li Geling. It is precisely because the Subi women were used to being in power, and now they are reduced to Sun Boru. Although they still have some status in the clan, they are on the edge of the entire Tubo official class. This is intolerable to them!"

Li Yiyan thought for a while: "It's possible that the power will fall and resentment will arise, but it's not enough."

Li Yan smiled: "From the information collected by Qiu Geling, there is currently a rumor in Tubo that the Gar family originally belonged to Subi Xiahu, and they were slaves who specialized in war. During the battle, he fled to Tubo in the south of the mountain..."

Li Yiyan's slightly cloudy eyes widened: "Is this true?"

Li Yandao: "This theory is doubtful. It may be fabricated by the literati oppressed by the Gar family in the territory."

Not only in the Tang Dynasty, there were scholars who liked to make up jokes, but also in other countries. The world is as black as crows.

Li Yiyan understood, and stroked his beard gently: "It doesn't matter whether the Gar family is from the Subi family or not, but as long as there is such a saying, they must be extremely disgusted with the old Subi family. It is indeed feasible for you to start with the old Supi family."

His expression was slightly relaxed, but then he was puzzled: "The opening of Feiqian in the name of the government, which benefits merchants everywhere, has anything to do with this mission?"

Li Yandao: "The Gar family pays more attention to merchants from the Western Regions. After they occupied the land of Anxi, they blocked the commercial route from the Western Regions to Longyou, and made a lot of money from it. Compared with Tubo, they prefer to trade with Shu merchants. If we can Grasp the Shu merchants and let them mediate wholeheartedly, and the alliance with the Tubo nobles will be much easier!"

Li Yiyan was disgusted with the merchants, and reprimanded: "The merchants are ungrateful for profit, and cannot be trusted. Your move is safe, but it is too compromised, and the supervision of this matter is extremely difficult, and there may be future troubles..."

Just when Li Yan thought he was going to deny it, Li Yiyan thought again and again, and said: "The overall situation is the most important thing, I will tell His Majesty, but you should not do such things again, lest you follow in the footsteps of the Dou family!"

Although this statement is biased, it is also a good advice and love. Li Yan said sincerely: "Fei Qian's interests are huge, and it is precisely because Li Geling is dedicated to serving the public that I have suggestions!"

Li Yiyan hummed, and continued to look down. When he saw the tea cake, he was even more surprised, and looked over with piercing eyes: "Li Jiyi, if I remember correctly, tea is popular in Chang'an today. Did you bring it here?"

Li Yan explained: "Tubo is located in an alpine region, and the diet is hot and oily, such as milk, ghee, beef and mutton, but lacks vegetables. Too much meat is not easy to decompose in the body. Over time, it will cause abdominal distension, constipation (constipation), and Declining and short lifespan, in fact, the grassland people are also like this..."

He simply took out the Xie's tea gift box he brought: "Drinking tea for a long time can prevent these diseases. The Tibetans are obviously aware of it. They have already bought tea cakes from Shu merchants, and the amount of purchases is increasing year by year. Li Ge Please see the account summary."

Li Yiyan took a closer look, and was finally moved by it: "You promote tea products just for this time?"

Li Yan nodded: "It's just an experiment. If the Tibetans really realize the benefits of tea, and we can grasp the tea ceremony transactions, we can pinch their lifeblood. This is the basis for negotiation!"

Li Yiyan stroked his beard repeatedly, pulled down a few white hairs but didn't find it, his face was full of joy: "Yes, if tea cakes are really so important to the Tibetans, this mission will be very effective. Yuanfang, uncle is very happy." Glad!"

Li Yan: "..."

Seeing his strange expression, Li Yiyan laughed, and squeezed his eyebrows: "When you become an elder in the future, you will be able to show off your old age in front of the younger generation~"

I haven't met him before, but I didn't expect this old man who is known for his uprightness to be quite interesting. Li Yan also smiled: "Uncle said so!"

Li Yiyan put down the information, and changed the tone of a clansman: "Yuan Fang, since you came to Chang'an, you have taken the initiative to keep a certain distance from us and other noble families. Is it because you were instructed by Qiu Ge to do things in the inner guard wholeheartedly? Or did you treat your father back then?" Do you have a grudge about this matter, and you don't want to touch it?"

Hearing his straightforward question, Li Yan said simply: "Actually, it's not true. I'm satisfied to get the name of the Li family, and I want to rely on my own efforts for the rest."

Historically, Li Yiyan became the prime minister soon after, and there were two other prime ministers behind the Li family in Longxi, one was Li Zhaode and the other was Li Jixiu.

Even if these prime ministers come from different houses, have different political opinions, and political resources are not necessarily shared, if you really want to curry favor with them, you can still get help.

But Li Yan had a sense of arrogance in his heart. He wanted to take off with Duke Wei's mansion so that Li Jing's descendants would no longer be downcast. How could he take the initiative to bond with other Li family's children?

But Li Yiyan misunderstood him, thinking that he was really like the rumors in the market, and he didn't bother to hang out with those children who had no meritorious service.

The old man was not angry but happy: "Okay, that's how it should be! My Tang Dynasty was only half a century old, and those incompetent and honorable children have long forgotten how difficult their parents and grandparents were. In the harsh environment, they followed the emperor to pacify the world , Govern the country and secure the people, only then can we have the prosperity we have today!"

This is also an unavoidable law. The predecessors conquered the world, and the descendants enjoy the benefits. If they have not suffered, how can they have the qualities of the elders?

But Li Yiyan was obviously very upset: "Look at them, they are really not good enough, so you have to work hard like you! You don't rely on me to wait, and you don't try to make a living. Now that you are at the fifth rank, isn't it ironic to look at those inferior things? "

What else can Li Yan say, he can only smile modestly: "In addition to my own hard work, I also have a bit of luck..."

"No luck, how many people come to beg this old man these days, but they are not even half as prepared as you! Just wait!"

Li Yiyan directly started to write the memorial. After finishing writing, he waited for the ink to dry up, and immediately got up vigorously: "Go, let's go to the palace to face the saint. This mission to Tubo is only for you!"

……

"Yuanfang, are you going to Tubo too?"

In the Linde Hall, the empress was enjoying the dance. After hearing the two people's report, Li Zhi waved the dancer away and looked over in surprise.

Li Yandao: "Your Majesty, I grew up in Liangzhou. In the battle of Dafeichuan, many children from Longyou went to the battlefield and suffered misfortune. The Tubo envoys also provoked frequently. This country's enmity and family hatred, I will remember it in my heart!"

Li Zhi nodded slightly.

Li Yiyan said: "Your Majesty, Li Jiyi is very brave, if he can protect you, the old minister will feel more at ease."

Li Zhi thought of the shocking scene of beheading the Tathagata Buddha statue: "I know Yuanfang's bravery, but the bitter cold in Tubo is unusual. Are you really ready?"

Li Yan said decisively: "I am willing to go!"

Empress Wu said from the side: "A good minister and strong general, loyal to the emperor and serving the country, is really a blessing to your majesty, a blessing to the Tang Dynasty!"

Li Zhilong Yan Dayue: "Good!"

One old and one young, all have a bright future in the officialdom, but they take the initiative to invite Ying to take risks in the enemy country.

Coupled with the fact that the administration of officials has been clear recently, and in the atmosphere of successive downfalls of the prime ministers of the country, many officials have shrunk their tails in fear.

At this moment, Li Zhi had the illusion that he was really a sage, so he was naturally happy.

Li Yiyan presented the memorial at the right time: "Your Majesty, if you have a copy, please play it!"

Li Zhi looked at it and raised his eyebrows: "Is the imperial court launching the flying money business?"

Li Yiyan: "Businessmen see profits, and if they make money, they can accept their hearts!"

Li Yan was a little moved.

Compared with him thinking about Duan Shui, Li Yiyan has a clearer distinction between love and hate, and directly takes all the responsibilities.

And when Li Zhi handed the playbook to Empress Wu, Empress Wu read it again, and her eyes lit up immediately, obviously thinking of the profit and influence in it.

Li Zhi, considering the recent changes in the political situation, also had the desire to take advantage of it, but he knew that he should not act too hastily.

He said lightly: "This matter is indeed beneficial to the people, but it also has great disadvantages. You can ask the states to enter the theater to try it first and see how it works, and then talk about it later!"

Li Yiyan said: "Let's look forward first, and then draw it slowly, Your Majesty is wise!"

They are all human beings, so they can send out signals, and just hang on to the businessman's appetite.

As for when it will actually be implemented, we will talk about it next time.

Li Zhi nodded slightly, and suddenly said: "Yuan Fang can be the deputy envoy, and the inner guard Shen Juyuan is brave and courageous, and knows the advantages of Tubo, so he can also join the envoy group, what do you think?"

Li Yiyan said: "I have no objection!"

Li Yan was puzzled: "Chen..."

Shen Juyuan was one of the suspects who assassinated Jia Sibo. At this time, Li Zhi arranged for him to join the envoy. It was Qiu Ying who acted as a guarantee. Has the suspicion been cleared?
However, when he looked at Li Zhi, he found that the saint was also staring at himself: "Yuan Fang, you are the deputy envoy, and I grant you permission to hold festivals, to reward you with special gifts, and to kill with festivals. If something special happens, don't hold back your hands." !"

Only then did Li Yan understand that Li Zhi was extremely suspicious of Shen Juyuan, and asked him to keep a close eye on him, and if necessary, kill him first and then act?
Since the Han Dynasty, the festival holders have been imperial envoys with great power, and the court ordered generals to use festivals as a letter to command the army.

In the Tang Dynasty, Jingjie was even more majestic, and Jiedu Envoys were envoys, and the name came from this.

Nian Zenggu, the envoy of Tubo, deliberately died in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, and then spread the evil deeds of the killing of the envoy of the Tang Dynasty in the Western Regions.

If someone in the Tang envoys suffered misfortune in Tubo, then there would be more excuses.

This hand is very ruthless.

But the question is, why does Li Zhi think that Shen Juyuan is the murderer?
Li Yan responded: "I take orders!"

"Good! Good!"

The sage was in high spirits, so he left the two of them and enjoyed a song and dance before letting them out of the palace.

So far, the number of envoys has been formally determined.

After Li Yan returned to the inner guard, he immediately summoned his team.

Di Renjie and Qiu Shenji came first.

Di Renjie captured Hao Da and other drug traffickers, destroyed the poison pill workshop, and confiscated the account books. Under Li Yan's recommendation, the inner guard was still Wu Dewei, and the outer guard was promoted to Dali Temple Chancellor.

This is a full six years earlier than him in history.

Don't underestimate the time of six years, the original Di Renjie was a late bloomer, six years in advance, that is the prime of life.

Li Qianru, the former prime minister of Dali Temple, was transferred to the inner guard, and Li Yan was also cited as a confidant. However, since the suspicion of Jia Sibo's case has not been ruled out, there are obviously some things that he cannot do.

At this time, Li Yan explained the situation of the seven suspects, and said: "Shen Jiyi is also in the envoy, I will keep an eye on this, and the remaining six people will be investigated by you two. Huaiying, hand over the arrest and interrogation to Shenji!"

Di Renjie and Qiu Shenji said in a concentrated voice: "Yes!"

Li Yan said to An Shengan and Guo Yuanzhen who came next: "Shengan contacted the Hu merchants, and Yuan Zhen kept an eye on the Shu merchants. Don't underestimate these merchants. Their business and connections are very important for this mission. Don't be careless!"

An Shengan and Guo Yuanzhen took the orders: "Yes!"

Li Yan finally turned to Wang Xiaojie and Bloomberg: "You all follow me into the envoys!"

Wang Xiaojie was overjoyed: "I have long wanted to fight the bandits, thank you Liulang for making it happen!"

Li Yan hesitated to speak.

Wang Xiaojie didn't know that Li Yan brought him this time mainly because he needed his face, which might be of great use.

Bloomberg, on the other hand, is pure escort.

Among the many subordinates, this big man is the most powerful, especially during this period of time when the two sides are fighting each other, as the tide rises, the boat enters the country very quickly.

After he had arranged his team, the servants in the palace came to announce the imperial edict.

"The guerrilla general Li Yan, with outstanding skills in martial arts, was promoted to General Dingyuan due to the change of the mechanism. He was sent to Tibet as an envoy, looking forward to the enemy and aweing them!"

Li Yan received the imperial edict, and before dancing skillfully, he looked at the official name and smiled:
"General Dingyuan, good omen!"

(End of this chapter)