Great Tang princess

In the early morning of the next day, the group of envoys got up early, followed what the soldiers had taught them yesterday, went to the bathroom in the corridor of the post house, and turned on the tap to draw water for washing.

After washing my face with the public soap placed by the sink, I feel that my body is full of fragrance.

Occasionally, some merchants would bring this kind of things over there, and they were all top-notch luxury items. People of their level didn't have the money to buy them.

However, unexpectedly, in this kind of place, it is so casually placed next to the washstand, allowing people to use it for free.

After washing up, the soldiers outside also came over, taking them to the cafeteria for breakfast before dawn.

Although the soldiers said breakfast was simpler, that was only relative.

For this group of messengers, it was still extremely rich.

There are various food choices such as tofu nao, hubing, soy milk, fried dough sticks and boiled eggs.

And each one has a different taste, and the taste is extremely rich, which makes people call it incredible.

Nowadays, people in their country are still worrying about salt. It is difficult for many ordinary people to eat salt. However, in Datang, the soldiers have begun to remind them not to put too much salt.

After eating, the sun was about to come out from the horizon, and the soldiers took them into the car to prepare for the morning court.

When they came to the gate of Danfeng Gate, many carriages had already stopped beside them.

This is the carriage of the officials. Some people don't like it, and they can choose to ride over by themselves.

Elderly ministers are allowed to enter the Danfeng Gate on horseback or in a carriage, and everyone else can only walk in. This is an exclusive benefit for the elderly.

Even Shangguan Wan'er, the chief assistant of the cabinet, could not go in directly in a carriage.

Of course, no matter whether you walk in or ride a horse, everyone can only go through the side door.

There are a total of five gates in the Danfeng Gate, and most people can only go through the gates on both sides, and only those who are emperors, queens or empress dowagers can go through the middle.

Seeing a group of soldiers driving a car and bringing a group of blond foreigners, the ministers who came to court were not interested after a glance.

Hu people in Tang Dynasty are not very common these days, but judging by the situation, they should be people from a country they have never heard of before.

I can inquire about it, and ask them what special products they have over there.

These envoys remembered the etiquette and rules they were trained yesterday, and bowed their hands to the people around them.

When they entered the Danfeng Gate and saw the oppressive Hanyuan Hall, they all gasped in surprise.

While having a deeper understanding of this empire, his mentality has been lowered a lot.

It's a pity that today is not an important court meeting, so the court will not be in the Hanyuan Hall, but in the Xuanzheng Hall behind.

Although the scale is not as exaggerated as the Daming Palace, it still has a sense of grandeur.

As the sun jumps out of the horizon, the court meeting officially begins.

Officials from the Ministry of Rites went up to report: "Your Majesty, the envoy of the Frankish Kingdom is waiting outside the hall!"

"Ah, announce it!" Li Xian replied.

"An audience with the envoys of the Frankish Kingdom—" Sun Jingbang shouted loudly.

Then the messengers outside entered the hall surrounded by several inner guards.

Then everyone raised their right hands, pressed their palms on their left chests, bowed, and said in half-baked Tang dialect: "I wish His Majesty the Emperor of Tang a good health!"

"Excuse me!" Li Xian slightly raised his hand.

At this time, the front guard soldiers raised their hands to salute, explaining that this group of people did not understand Datang and needed to translate the conversation, Li Xian said yes.

Then the two sides began to communicate with the help of the translator.

Probably just asking about the customs and customs there, and Frank's request is also very simple.

He asked to establish diplomatic relations with Datang, and at the same time expressed his desire to buy an airship. Of course, if possible, he also hoped that Datang would send troops to help counter the domestic rebellion.

Li Xian expressed that he was thinking about it, and then let them go back first.

After going to court, the cabinet members were left behind, and an imperial meeting was held to ask the opinions of various departments.

At the same time, although Li Yuechen is not currently holding an official position in the court, he still has the status of the general of the world's soldiers and horses, and participated in this meeting.

In the Zichen Palace, Li Xian, who had changed into casual clothes, asked the ministers below: "What do you think, my loves?"

At this time, Sun Jingbang also brought a map and drew the Frankish Kingdom on it after confirming with the messengers.

Li Yuechen looked down, the location of this country is in the future Germany and France, and it will be bigger.

Considering that they are likely to speak Middle Latin, that is to say, they should be the ancestors of the future Germany and France.

The ministers started their own discussions and expressed their opinions.

In fact, it doesn't matter to establish diplomatic relations or sell airships.

But to send troops to help this point, many people expressed different opinions.

One side thinks that this is farther than the Fushi country, and it is true that there is no need to send troops.

The other party thinks that they are much stronger than the Futu Kingdom, and that Dashi has been fighting over there in the past few years, so it is better to take this opportunity to support one more ally to prevent Dashi from dominating.

Anyway, there are such things as airships now, and the distance is far away, so it is no longer a problem.

If you help them pacify the country and get a piece of land, it can be regarded as expanding their territory.

Both sides expressed their opinions and discussed this matter.

As the chief assistant of the cabinet, Shangguan Wan'er kept silent, but looked at the map with Li Yuechen.

"What does Shangguan Shoufu think?" Li Xian asked.

Hearing that she was called, Shangguan Wan'er raised her head and said: "Going back to Your Majesty, I think it's not worth it. This place is probably thousands of miles away from my Tang Dynasty. There is no profit at such a long distance!"

Li Xian nodded, then looked at his son: "What does the prince think?"

"I don't think it's suitable. After all, Frank is controlled by powerful officials at this moment, and the royal family is being emptied... Just like what Shangguan Shoufu said, firstly, there is no profit. Secondly, sending troops to help is not righteous enough..." Li Chongrun said expressed his own opinion.

"Is there still a need to establish diplomatic relations?" Li Xian asked.

At this time, Li Yuechen said suddenly: "It can't be said that there are no natural resources here. The natural resources here are relatively poor. In the future, resources such as ores will need to be imported. For me, Datang, it is a good place to export."

Now that the industrial revolution has quietly started, although Li Yuechen is controlling the progress, sooner or later it will sweep the world.

Now that they are here, why not take this opportunity to promote Datang more.

With Datang's current industrial capabilities, countless products will gradually spread out in the future.

And products need to be bought by someone to sell, so if we establish diplomatic relations with them, it means that a large number of products can be exported in the future and earn profits.

So simply establishing diplomatic relations is fine, but they will not be involved in their internal affairs.

Whether it is a powerful minister or an emperor, let them fight slowly by themselves.

As for the airship, since they want to buy it, they will sell it here, why not do business if they have business.

After setting the tone, the matter is considered settled.

In the next period of time, the establishment of diplomatic relations with Frank began.

A few people in the mission will stay to study Chinese in Datang, and the Ministry of Rites will also send a few young people to take the return gift from the emperor and follow them to Frank to build a Datang embassy and learn their language.

……

Li Yuechen thought about it carefully. After about ten years, the communication between countries can basically be realized with airships and queen ships, and it will become closer.

But at the same time, I am afraid that a colonial war will usher in a maximum of 20 years.

The reason is very simple. As the two countries expand, the moment they officially meet, the first thing that comes to mind must be war, because human nature is like this.

Only when it is determined that no one can defeat each other can the issue of coexistence be considered, because coexistence is a helpless choice after failing to defeat the other party.

But there is no need to worry about this, because even in another 20 years, with the shotgun in Tang Jun's hands, all the invading enemies can be beaten back.

Not to mention that the book that Li Yuechen left for the descendants of the royal family recorded rifled guns.

Only that book is the real guarantee that Li Yuechen will leave to future generations.

The book introduces all kinds of firearms, artillery, missiles and even nuclear bombs and other weapons, whether they understand it or not, all are recorded on it.

Including computers, fighter jets, aircraft carriers, etc...

Although most of them do not understand themselves, at least this concept can point the way for future generations.

Let them not bump around like headless chickens when they are researching, and they can have a clear goal.

At the same time, the book also records a lot of sci-fi stuff even in my own time...

Only that book is the most precious gift Li Yuechen left to the royal family.

And the name of this book is called "Datang Infrastructure Handbook".

It's an unremarkable name, but it will definitely become the top secret of the Tang Empire in the future.

……

The establishment of diplomatic relations has just passed, and the time has come to July.

Although the hottest time has passed, another happy event ushered in the palace - the crown prince gave birth to a second child, and the mother and daughter are safe.

The second child is a little princess, the future princess.

Although patriarchy is serious in this era, the family is still very happy after experiencing the era of empresses and the influence of Princess Taiping, who has been a legend since she was a child.

What if this girl is another genius beyond the times in the future.

For their expectations, Li Yuechen could only smile helplessly. It would be great if there was a second time traveler.

On Saturday, Li Yuechen had a rest, lying in the pavilion of the Princess Mansion to rest.

Xiaodong came to report that the crown prince was here, and Li Yuechen let him in.

After Li Chongrun came over, he saluted her: "Aunt."

"Hey, why is this girl so sad after giving birth?" Li Yuechen raised her hand and poured him a cup of tea, "Didn't you be happy the day you were born?"

"Don't mention it, what Yao'er said to me yesterday kept me up all night." Li Chongrun shook his head.

"What did you say?" Li Yuechen asked curiously.

Li Chongrun picked up his teacup and took a sip: "Tell me to call me Naliangdi."

Liangdi is a title for the crown prince and concubine.

The concubine is the official wife of the prince. In addition, according to the regulations, there should be two Liangdi, the third rank; Liangyuan six, the fourth rank; Chenghui ten, the fifth rank; Zhaoxun 16, Zhengqi rank; Fengyi 24 people, Zhengjiu rank... Calculated in total, including the wife of the crown prince, the prince should have a harem of 59 people.

However, there are no other women around Li Chongrun now, only Lu Yao is his regular wife.

"Why did she persuade you to accept Liangdi?" Li Yuechen asked.

Li Chongrun replied: "She said that the children of the royal family will go to the army to fight in the future. If they die on the battlefield, they are afraid that there will be no successors for the royal family, so..."

Hearing such an answer, Li Yuechen thought about it, and it seemed that this was indeed the case.

All on the battlefield, plus special education.

I understand the importance of responsibility, but if there are heavy casualties and sacrifices on the battlefield, wouldn't there be no one to inherit the throne?
And to be honest, if a nephew inherits the throne... or the same sentence, the status of parents in the future will be very embarrassing.

"Well, it's not good for a woman to have too many children. She told you to take it, so go ahead. But let me tell you, for the sake of your own body, women should try not to have too many children."

After all, it was a feudal society after all, and it was not a big deal if there were more women in the emperor's family.

Even in the future, there will still be countries that allow polygamy.

"Yes, my nephew understands, it's just..."

"Besides, since ancient times, the struggle in the harem has actually been very powerful. There are not many people, and it is also to ensure the harmony of the harem...Look at your grandfather, there are only three concubines, and the queen is usually fine and can play mahjong together ...This amount is pretty good..." Li Yuechen said.

When Li Chongrun heard it, it was true.

And to be honest, he also has the idea of ​​spreading branches and leaves in his heart, and wants to have as many children as possible.

Before, I also considered that it would hurt too much for a woman to have children, so I was a little reluctant to let her continue to have children.

But since she has offered to bring Na Liangdi, this problem will naturally be resolved.

"However, there is one thing, whether it is a legitimate son or a concubine, I think it's better for you to treat them equally in the future." Li Yuechen reminded.

After all, education will be different in the future, so Li Yuechen plans to throw away the old rules and let mothers raise their children by themselves.

At the same time, let these children live together, play together, and deepen their feelings for each other.

No matter in the original history or the changed time and space now, the relationship between Li Longji and his brothers is very good.

This is Li Yuechen's idea of ​​adopting a brand-new training method and education model.

Then Li Yuechen explained to him why he did this.

After hearing this, Li Chongrun couldn't help feeling puzzled: "Speaking of which, how long will it take for the changes made by my aunt to see results?"

"How can I say that accurately..." Li Yuechen smiled, "However, at least it will be ten years later, right?"

"Ten years..." Li Chongrun picked up his teacup and took a sip, "I don't know what changes will happen to the Tang Dynasty..." (End of this chapter)