Zhenguan Chang'an Xiaofangzheng

Chapter 185
Tubo asked Datang to marry the princess with a thousand catties of gold utensils.

Linghu Defen, the Minister of Rites, sat in the public room of Liu Xiangdao, the censor and censor, and looked at Fan Zheng with a smile.

"Tubo proposes marriage, His Majesty intends to grant marriage, what's your opinion?"

Fan Zheng smiled wryly: "The minister thinks too highly of subordinates. Whether to grant a marriage or not is a major matter of the country, and it is not something that a mere sixth-rank official can say."

Linghu Defen pushed over the tea bowl: "Don't you talk nonsense, I don't listen to it."

Fan Zheng stroked his train of thought: "Your Majesty prefers this marriage, so naturally no one can shake it."

"However, in terms of dowry, we can think about it."

"Silk and silk can be given generously; water canals for workers and peasants are not given; military strategists, farmers, and geography books are not allowed to leave the country; Buddhist scriptures and eminent monks are gifted to Tubo, thousands, or even ten thousand people. Aren’t there many monks and nuns who are not registered?”

Oh, not to mention Fan Zheng's black belly, the official history was sent to the monks, the difference is the scale.

Linghu Defen took a sip of hot tea to dissipate some of the chill from his body: "It seems that the doctor of the temple department, Wo Yi, mentioned that the imperial servant has a little opinion on Buddhism?"

Fan Zheng said with a smile: "This is wronging the lower officials. The lower officials also have good friendship with Bo Po and Xuan Mo, how can they be biased?"

"For sentient beings, Buddhism and Taoism have the ability to comfort the soul, and there are also people with wonderful hands and compassion. Of course, it has a positive meaning."

"However, he has a limit to the affairs of the world. If you want to say that there are millions of people in Chang'an, it is no problem to enshrine more than ten temples; if it reaches a thousand temples, or even ten thousand temples, I believe any emperor will be as good as Zhou. Just like Emperor Wu."

"Xiaguan is the assistant of the Ministry of Temple Department. After a quick look at the files, the ratio of temples in the world is three to one. Has Shangguan ever thought that this is only a registered temple."

Linghu Defen laughed loudly: "So, give it away?"

Fan Zheng shook his head lightly: "Of course it's not that simple. Tubo is the territory of the Bon religion, and Tubo Zanpu Songtsan Gampo intends to introduce Buddhism to fight against the Bon religion. It's just a hit with the Tang Dynasty."

"Of course, your Majesty and all the ministers must know that the king of Tubo is called Zanpu, and the concubine is called Zanmeng. One Zanpu corresponds to many Zanmengs. It is difficult to say who is the main one."

"Songtsan Gampo originally married Mansa Chijia, married with Dayang, married Saltomaman, and then asked Nibra to marry Pogong Dongsa Chizun. Zanmeng Mansa Chijia is the pine Tsangampo had a son named Gongsong Gongzan."

It's not about the status of the princess. In fact, everyone knows about this thing, and they all claim victory.

The purpose of Fan Zheng's reminder is that the family already has children, so don't wish to rely on the princess's children in exchange for Tubo's closeness.

In fact, the entire Tang Dynasty did not realize that the new overlord of the plateau, Tubo, was overwhelming Dayangtong. As long as there was a suitable opportunity, Tubo, who had already swallowed Subi, might win over Yangtong by taking advantage of the marriage bestowed by the Tang Dynasty. A powerful force on one side.

At that time, Da Yangtong may not be able to withstand Songtsan Gampo's thunderous attack.

But who would really care about the big Yang Tong who was cut off from Datang?

But in the fifth year of Zhenguan, Dayang sent envoys to pay tribute once.

Even in the later "Tang Huiyao", the records of Dayangtong are not detailed enough, and it says "no words".

This is based on rumors, not talking about diplomatic relations and archaeological writings, just talking about Bon religion, how can it be spread without writing?

On the contrary, the record of the burial of the leader is consistent with the archeology of later generations: the brain was removed, and the five internal organs were dissected with pearls and jade.

Even if Datang wanted to stretch out his hand, it would be beyond his reach.

From Datang to Dayangtong, you can either go to Tubo, walk all the way to the plateau, go to Maergan, Chawarong, Bowo and other places, cross Qiemala, Duikura, go to Mapang Yumco Lake, and go to Dayangtongdu House dome silver castle.

Or, travel three or four thousand miles to Khotan, take the Keriya Ancient Road from the Karakash River, and arrive at Ritu. Khotan is nearly a thousand miles away, and you have to pass through several small volcanoes.

Or, up from Great Berutton.

Therefore, even if there is the idea of ​​using Yangtong to contain Tubo, it is not realistic.

On the other side of the Western Regions, Datang has only controlled one Western State and one Yizhou, that is, enough melons and grape tubes.

Khotan, there is no ability to touch it.

Hey, those are too troublesome, and they are not troubles that Fan Zheng can solve.

"In January next year, Tubo Prime Minister Lu Dongzan will come to personally welcome the princess." Linghu Defen curled his lips.

"It's Gar Dongzan, who is known as the most wise man in Tubo. Isn't he a small theory? He is also the deputy prime minister. The big theory is the country's prime minister. Now it should be Jongpo Bangse who is the big theory?" Fan Zheng said Surprised.

Linghu Defen stood up in surprise: "It's so! I need to enter the palace immediately!"
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In the Hall of Liangyi, the foot stove was drying, Li Shimin looked at Linghu Defen: "These are not big problems, are they?"

Linghu Defen raised his head stubbornly: "Etiquette cannot be broken, the difference between the prime minister and the deputy prime minister is a thousand miles away!"

The old man thinks it can't be done, then it won't work, it won't work for anyone who comes!
If Tubo had previously stated that he was the deputy prime minister, the old man would have recognized it, but Tubo said in black and white that he was the prime minister of the country!

Li Shimin had a headache.

It is less than two months before the princess gets married, even if the Tubo envoys travel day and night, they will not be able to catch up with the [-] li back and forth, right?

Not to mention the rugged mountain roads, the drop can make people feel extremely uncomfortable.

Even if Li Daozong, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, came to persuade him, the old man Linghu Defen was stubborn and refused to give in.

"Etiquette cannot be broken. If Tubo doesn't show sincerity and let him come here, unless he asks his ministers to beg for bones, he will never pass."

"King Jiangxia don't talk, anyway, it's not your daughter who married, so you don't care."

Old man Linghu Defen's mouth is not forgiving.

There is no clear historical data that Princess Wencheng and Li Daozong are father and daughter.

As for Li Daozong sending off his relatives-Princess Honghua or Li Daoming sending off his relatives, could it be Li Daoming's daughter?

In desperation, Li Shimin had no choice but to ask Zhongshu Sheng Tong Shiren to come to help, summon the Tubo envoy from the Sifang Pavilion, and tell Linghu Defen what he meant.

The Tubo envoy blinked his eyes, smiled with two ocher cheeks, stretched his arms and stroked his chest and bowed: "Dear Tian Khan, as you wish, Dalun Qiongbo Bangse will definitely arrive before the Yuan Dynasty." to Chang'an City."

Li Shimin, Li Daozong, and Linghu Defen were relatively speechless.

After Laiji led them down, Li Shimin patted the table: "I didn't expect that! If it wasn't for the insistence of Pengcheng County, I would not have known that Tubo's great theory is in the Tang Dynasty!"

Yes, six thousand miles away, Da Lun can't fly even with wings.

Even Songzhou is 250 miles away from Chang'an City!

Li Daozong's eyes became colder, and he swiped his finger on the map a few times: "Most likely, he is hiding in Qinzhou. Tubo covets my Longyou Dao, what is his intention? Please shoot Qinzhou!"

Li Shimin looked solemnly and shook his head slowly.

(End of this chapter)