This prince, it doesn't matter if you don't do it!

Chang'an City, Suzaku Street.

When the Ming Dynasty envoys were all in place, Changsun Chong waited quietly.

According to the information previously given by the Tang Dynasty, Li Er will summon the Ming Dynasty envoy to visit him soon.

Not to mention, receiving such a large delegation was also a test for Datang.

At this time, in Liangyi Hall, Li Er was also adding some matters that might have been overlooked to the ministers.

I don’t know how long it took, but when Changsun Wuji saw that all major and minor matters were settled, he said: "Your Majesty, are you going to summon the Ming Dynasty envoy to the palace now?"

This has been concluded before, so Changsun Wuji spoke.

But at this moment, Li Er waved his hand and said: "Don't worry, it's getting late today, and the Ming Dynasty's envoy is so large, let's do it tomorrow, let them settle down first today."

Everyone was stunned when they heard what Li Er said.

No, the delegation has been waiting outside for a long time, and you just changed the date with just one word?

Isn't this a bit of a joke?

"Your Majesty, isn't this in line with the magnanimity of the great Tang Dynasty?" Wei Zheng couldn't hold it back any longer and stood up and said, "As a sovereign of the Celestial Empire, if you go back on your word, wouldn't it make the world laugh at you?"

Hearing Wei Zheng's words, Li Er didn't refute. He smiled lightly and asked, "I'm tired, is that possible?"

Everyone was speechless. Li Er was in such a state, not to mention tired, and Ye Yu and the three girls were probably not in trouble.

But this is Li Er!He was so proud that he didn't even bother to pretend.

The ministers were speechless, but what could they say?

Seeing that everyone was no longer talking, Li Er said directly: "Come here, I have been told by Zhuque Sect that I am tired today and the Ming Dynasty envoy will see you tomorrow."

After saying that, Li Er stood up and left without stopping for a moment.

Seeing this, everyone shook their heads helplessly.

Walking out of Liangyi Hall, someone whispered: "Your Majesty has become more and more powerful recently."

"Who says it's not the case?" Someone took over and said, "But in this case, the King of Shu will probably be relieved, and the Cui family will be able to sleep peacefully tonight. "

On the other side, Fang Xuanling and others were also whispering.

"Your Majesty, do you want to give Ming a show of strength?" Wen Yanbo asked in a low voice.

Fang Xuanling shook his head and said: "It's not a show of force, it's just to appease the King of Shu and the others."

As the former prime minister of the dynasty, he guessed Li Er's intention as soon as Li Er opened his mouth, and he didn't think anything about it.

It's just a normal method. Why, just when the Shu kings he had just supported were about to roll up their sleeves and start a big fight, could he just pour cold water on them?
Is this in Li Er’s interests?

Changsun Wuji didn't say much. To him, none of this was important.

Step by step and follow Li Er's pace is his strategic policy.

……

Outside the Zhuque Gate, Changsun Chong and his party had been waiting for a long time. If they said they weren't anxious, they would be lying.

At this moment, they represent the Ming Dynasty, and their every move is watched by countless Chang'an people, who dare not embarrass themselves.

At this moment, the eunuch who passed the order came out. Upon seeing this, Changsun Chong and others immediately stood up straight.

But just when they were expecting the eunuch Xuan Daming to come to the palace to pay their respects, the eunuch shouted loudly in his male duck voice: "Your Majesty's decree..."

After the eunuch who delivered the order finished speaking, the expressions of Chang Sun Chong and others suddenly changed.

The original excitement and excitement disappeared in an instant.

But this was Li Er's oral instruction, and they couldn't say anything.

But on both sides of the street, there were many people chuckling in joy. This was a good sign, at least for them, yes!
"Your Majesty, is this the way of hospitality in the Tang Dynasty?" When the servant returned to the palace, Changsun Chong looked at Li Xiaogong beside him and asked.

His tone couldn't be said to be cold, but it did sound a little more dissatisfied.

Of course, this is not against Li Xiaogong, but the attitude he must adopt as an envoy of the Ming Dynasty.

Li Xiaogong was actually confused at the moment. It wasn't like this originally, but what could he say when it finally got to this point?

But at this moment, he also had a gloomy face and said in a cold voice: "Didn't your Majesty not hear that your Majesty the Tang Dynasty is tired today? This answer is quite satisfying!"

The two argued with each other in a tacit understanding, and then arranged for the large delegation to stay.

According to past practice, the mission usually stayed at Honglu Temple, but this time it was obviously unlikely.

There was no way, there were tens of thousands of people in the entire mission, and even the Honglu Temple in the Tang Dynasty did not have such reception capacity.

Of course, this has to mention the terrifying execution ability of the Tang Dynasty court. They had tidied up a row of houses outside Zhuque Gate long before the delegation entered Beijing.

Its purpose is to accommodate the mission.

Seeing this scene, Changsun Chong frowned: "What do you mean, Your Majesty? Since ancient times, envoys from other countries have not always stayed at Honglu Temple, so why are our Ming envoys not even qualified to enter the imperial city?"

Some people can't distinguish between the imperial city and the palace city. Simply put, the palace city is the residence of the emperor, Li Er, while the imperial city is the official residence of various ministries.

For example, Honglu Temple is not far to the west of Zhuque Gate.

As for the place where ordinary people and merchants live, it is called Guocheng. Chang'an and Wannian are both Guocheng under the jurisdiction of Chang'an Prefecture.

"Changsun Shangshu is joking." Li Xiaogong immediately laughed after hearing this, "Your country's envoys have tens of thousands of people, and even the Honglu Temple of the Tang Dynasty does not have the power to receive such a reception. Of course, Honglu Temple has allocated all its resources. All the guest houses that have come out have been reserved, and only those who really can’t live in them will be arranged outside.”

As he was talking, Tang Jian, then Minister of Honglu Temple, came out of the Zhuque Gate and said with a smile on his face: "I neglected the Ming Dynasty envoy. I really neglected my duty. At the banquet in the evening, I should have drank two more." cup."

When Changsun Chong heard this, he smiled and said nothing.

He actually understood that the Tang Dynasty wanted to separate the envoys, deputy envoys and some with official status from the envoys. Although he didn't know what their purpose was, Changsun Chong could figure it out with his toes. There is definitely no good intention here.

"Since the Honglu Temple of the Tang Dynasty cannot accommodate us, we will live with the envoys." Changsun Chong immediately smiled and said, "Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, we have never done such a special thing. How can we do it in our country?" Waiting for you to break the rules?"

It was impossible for him to be separated from his mission.

It's not that I can't believe it, but I'm worried that the people in the mission will be deceived by the scholars of the Tang Dynasty.

You know, people like Cui and Lu have no other skills, but their ability to win people's hearts is top-notch.

Moreover, there are many craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry in this mission. Although these people are loyal, they are really messy. Haha, they are really no match for the scholars of the Tang Dynasty.

"How can that be done?" Tang Jian heard this and immediately said, "This is not..."

Before Tang Jian could finish speaking, Changsun Chong waved his hand and said, "Da Honglu, there is no need to say more. I, the Ming Dynasty, have never left my own people behind to enjoy themselves. We really want to do this. When he returns to Riyue Mountain, how will he explain to His Highness?

It's just a place to live. After all, it's a little better than when the Ming Dynasty was founded, right?

That day, I had to climb on ice and sleep in the snow. Didn’t I survive it all? Why, is my situation today more embarrassing than in the past? "

He didn't care at all. As an envoy, living outside the imperial city would indeed undermine the power of the Ming Dynasty. But as a majestic emperor, he couldn't even accommodate an envoy. Wouldn't it be embarrassing?
This stuff is all mutual, it just depends on who is thicker-skinned.

Seeing Chang Sun Chong's insistence, Tang Jian glanced at Li Xiaogong, hoping that he would come up with an idea, but Li Xiaogong said nothing, and he had no idea about this matter.

"In this case, please don't worry, your envoy. I'll go and ask for a memorial first." Tang Jian was a little helpless.

If Changsun Chong really wanted to do this, it would be embarrassing for the Ming Dynasty, but the Tang Dynasty would not be able to earn much face.

As the Minister of Honglu Temple, he is really to blame. The most disgusting thing is that, between Li Er and Li Chengqian and his son, he is quite like Zhu Bajie looking in the mirror. He is not a human being inside and out. .

Changsun Chong naturally did not refuse. He actually knew that as long as he was resolute, he would not be the one to worry.

In the great Tang Dynasty, the Celestial Empire cared more about face than they did.

Otherwise, there would be no stories of envoys from various countries coming to Chang'an to eat and drink.

"It does cause trouble to Da Honglu." Changsun Chong bowed and said with an apologetic expression.Tang Jian wanted to kick him, but in the end he went back to the palace to ask for instructions.

After Tang Jian left, Li Xiaogong looked at Changsun Chong with more approval in his eyes.

Why can't he understand the secret here?

However, Changsun Chong was able to understand all the twists and turns here at this age, and it was indeed worthy of his second glance.

"You made the prince laugh." Changsun Chong said with a smile, "I have to make preparations now, so I'll excuse you for a moment."

Li Xiaogong nodded and turned to chat with Li Tai and others.

After Li Xiaogong left, Changsun Chong said: "Everyone, let's make arrangements now and get everyone ready. We will enter the imperial city soon, so don't make any mistakes."

He said this to several deputy envoys of the mission, and when he heard what he said, Plebobo, one of the deputy envoys, was a little puzzled and said: "Didn't the Dahonglu just mean Honglu Temple?" Can’t you accommodate so many of us?”

"If Honglu Temple can't be accommodated, can it be that the Imperial City can't be accommodated?" Changsun Chong said with a smile, "You guys haven't figured it out yet. This is not a question of whether it can be accommodated. If we really comply with their wishes, Of course, it cannot be accommodated. If we don't enter Honglu Temple, then we can accommodate it.

Just follow my instructions and make arrangements. "

He was very familiar with Datang's methods. It was just like Li Er's sudden decision to cancel today's interview. It was just a test.

He couldn't face Li Er's resistance directly, but Honglu Temple wanted to take advantage of Daming. Even if it was Li Er's intention, he couldn't deal with it.

Pulebobo and the others scratched their heads and couldn't figure out the secret, but since Changsun Chong said so, they naturally did so.

After they went to work, Changsun Chong found Xue Rengui again and whispered: "Since the Tang Dynasty has allowed the Changming Army to enter the city, the most likely arrangement will be to place the Changming Army in the left and right military guards inside the Suzaku Gate. , but since it’s Youwuwei who came here, it’s most likely that he’s with their Youwuwei.”

"This Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is so courageous that he dares to introduce tens of thousands of troops into the imperial city!" On the side, Shusun Yu said with rare emotion.

Don’t forget, they have just killed the famous Chang Ming Army, which is not comparable to ordinary armies. They really have some bad intentions, haha...

"Put away your petty thoughts." Xue Rengui's face turned cold when he heard this, "Since they dare to introduce us into the imperial city, they really think they are unprepared. Maybe they just want to take this opportunity to test us. He even wanted to take the opportunity to keep us all in this imperial city.

An army of 1 people may be a powerful force in other places, but how big a splash can it cause in Chang'an? "

Xue Rengui was still very sober and did not get carried away because of the previous victory.

Changsun Chong was relieved when he saw him like this. If they dare to let you into the city, they will have ways to deal with you.

If you act stupidly at this time, you may really bring disaster to yourself.

"If the general thinks this way, I feel much more at ease."

"Changsun Shangshu can rest assured that I, the general, still know what should be done and what should not be done. Moreover, there are still people like Fang Laoer and the others here, so it is not a big problem." Xue Rengui also said with a smile.

Just when Chang Sun Chong and others were discussing some details, Tang Jian came out again, still smiling: "Your envoy has really given me a difficult problem. I have just reported it to the court. Although it was difficult, I still thought of a way to free up several government offices around Honglu Temple. Your Majesty, can we go in together now?"

"It's causing trouble for Da Honglu." Changsun Chong said with a smile.

He had already guessed this outcome.

How could he, who had grown up in Chang'an City almost since childhood, not know what the structure of the imperial city was like?He even has an impression of what buildings are around Honglu Temple.

There are only tens of thousands of envoys, which does seem to be a lot of people, but if Datang really wants to receive them, it still has the ability.

More than an hour later, the tens of thousands of envoys were all arranged. Just as Chang Sun Chong predicted, the Changming Army was placed in the Youwuwei barracks.

"Then you all should take a rest first. I will send someone to invite you to a banquet later." Tang Jian said with a smile.

Changsun Chong immediately bowed and said: "Then there is Lao Dahonglu."

As soon as Tang Jian left, Changsun Huan led several of his brothers and ran in like crazy.

"I've met brother." Everyone bowed in unison.

Changsun Chong looked at everyone and said with a smile: "We have grown up a lot after a few years apart."

As he said this, he patted everyone on the shoulders. These were all his own brothers. He had met everyone before on Suzaku Street.

"My brother is a very popular figure now." Changsun Huan immediately laughed and said, "When we heard that my brother was already the Minister of Rites of the Ming Dynasty, we all thought we heard it wrong. Now it seems that my brother's achievements are hard for us to match. …”

"Okay, don't bother me anymore." Changsun Chong smiled, waved his hand, and said, "Are you the only ones here this time? Where are the others?"

"Brother is talking about Cheng Chumo? Fang Yizhi and others?" Changsun Huan asked.

Changsun Chong nodded and said nothing. He had been in the Ming Dynasty for a long time, and he was really not used to the way of communication in the Ming Dynasty.

"They inquired early in the morning and found out that all the wise brothers were accommodated in the Youwuwei Military Camp. Now they all ran there."

Changsun Chong nodded, he just needed to know that these people were coming.

As for whether you come here or not, it doesn't matter, it has no meaning.

"By the way, before I came here, my cousin asked me to tell my brother that it was too late today and that my cousin would visit me in person someday." Changsun Huan added.

Gao Fuli, Gao Chunxing's elder brother, left with Xiao Rui and others from the Xiao family after taking a look at Zhuque Street today because Gao Chunxing didn't come back.

As for asking Changsun Huan to say something, it was actually a sign of goodwill.

Changsun Chong nodded, and then said to a follower: "Bring me the things I brought back from Riyue Mountain."

Upon hearing this, the entourage immediately understood what Chang Sun Chong said.

As the eldest brother, it was natural to return to Chang'an without souvenirs from his younger siblings. Not long after, two people came in carrying a box.

Seeing the box being brought in, Chang Sun Huan and others' eyes widened.

Over the years, they have long known that Ming Dynasty has so many rare gadgets.

If it weren't for this, why would they have rushed over in such a hurry?
"Don't worry, it's all yours. I'll send someone to take you back to the mansion later. You can divide it among yourself then." Changsun Chong said with a smile.

"Why does my brother send someone to send it back to us?" Changsun Wen said, "We can get it back ourselves, so we don't need to worry about it."

Changsun Chong was too lazy to be polite to them, and immediately asked: "By the way, what's going on in Chang'an recently..."

These guys may all be second-generation ancestors in Chang'an, but when it comes to gossip, hey, these guys are more than equal to each other.

On the other side, the Youwuwei Camp is much more exciting than Honglu Temple.

There is no way, they have too many second-generation ancestors here.

There were even more people coming, and most of them were descendants of the military. Xue Wanche didn't even care. For a while, Youwuwei became like a vegetable market.

"Second Fang, come here." At this moment, Li Jingheng put his arms around Fang Yiai's neck and said, "I heard that you gave away the souvenirs that my second son brought to Jincheng and the others?"

When he said this, there was a shy little girl beside him, who was Li Jingren's sister, Princess Jincheng.

Li Daozong only had two sons and two daughters. It was a bit outrageous for Li Jingheng to come to pick up his younger brother, so he took his younger sister out.

Fang Yiai was a little embarrassed, but he was too embarrassed to break away from Li Jingheng. After thinking for a long time, he said: "No, we have already given Jincheng's gift to her, right?"

"When!" Li Jingheng was also stunned for a moment.

Jincheng is even more sluggish, I didn’t receive it!
"I'm going, you have to admit it, right?" Fang Yiai broke away from Li Jingheng, and then continued, "I remember when we attacked Tubo, didn't Tubo send envoys to propose to His Majesty? What he asked for at that time was Jincheng. Right? If we hadn't dealt with those guys in Tubo, Jincheng wouldn't have been able to marry into Tubo?

Isn't this a generous gift? "

Hearing what he said, everyone was stunned.

There really is such a thing.

At first, Tubo wanted to marry the Tang Dynasty princess, but later found that this road was not easy, so he moved on the daughter of the clan. After all, Tubo was in urgent need of a marriage with the Tang Dynasty.

But some things are really coincidences, because Jincheng is actually Princess Wencheng in later generations...

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