Datang: I am so happy to marry a disfigured princess!

Chapter 148 Please give up the land in the north

Overnight, several major events happened one after another in Chang'an City.

Among them, the most eye-catching one, and the one that has been discussed more frequently, is that the then Prime Minister Fang Xuanling personally stated that the person behind the disaster relief was Lin Heng.

Consort Lin mobilized almost two-thirds of the grain to the north by himself, making a huge contribution to the stabilization of grain prices, and also ensured that many victims would avoid starving to death during the subsequent disaster relief.

Lin Heng, who originally had a very bad reputation, turned around almost instantly, and people gradually learned the truth about the disaster relief.

Secondly, when the Korean envoy entered Chang'an, he was so frightened by the miracles that appeared in the Tang Dynasty that he rolled over and knelt on the ground begging for mercy.

This dramatic scene is what many people in Chang'an are more willing to discuss, and it is said that Wang Jingchuan, the Minister of Rites, was alone at the city gate and did his duty to ask the Korean envoy to dismount. The other party was unwilling and even insulted the Tang Dynasty, which led to the miracle.

Secondly, countless talented people became famous in the Feng Lai Lou Poetry Club. Among them, Lin Heng surpassed all others with his poem "Qing Jade Case". Together with many previous poems, he was also known as the number one talented person in Chang'an.

So many things happened in one day that the people could hardly discuss it.

In the palace, above the court meeting, after yesterday's 'Fish and Dragon Dance', the faces of all the officials showed excitement.

"God protects our Tang Dynasty, and it will continue to prosper for generations to come!"

In fact, last night, the guard came to report the news. The so-called 'miracle' was actually Lin Heng's work.

Li Shimin was a little disappointed, but mostly he put away his worries.

Although he claims to be the emperor, after all, he does not want something like a god to appear, which will affect both his status and his rule.

But he didn't expose the truth. Anyway, they would find out by themselves soon. It was a kind of fun to let these people praise themselves.

After everyone praised him, Ma Zhou came out.

"Your Majesty, when Prince Consort Lin used business to relieve disasters, we can see that business is the foundation of national development. We sincerely ask your Majesty to retain some of the existing policies, be more tolerant to businessmen, and be more tolerant of business."

This disaster relief commercial governance is indeed true, and everyone has seen such results, and the tax revenue from the grain sold by merchants from various places to the north has reached a huge amount of 100 million yuan.

This is indeed beneficial to the country in terms of tax revenue, but it is almost impossible to open up business at today's productivity levels.

Unsurprisingly, this proposal was directly rejected by countless officials, but Ma Zhou still insisted, expounding the importance of open business from various aspects such as taxation, circulation, integration, and culture.

Although Li Shimin did not personally agree or refuse, when countless people in the officialdom came forward to scold Ma Zhouniang, the outcome was actually doomed.

Business is good, but for today's Datang, it will always do more harm than good.

It is true that some aspects can be accommodated, but the general environment cannot be changed.

As for the previously temporarily decided policy of government and business cooperation, it will actually be canceled soon. This is just a special thing for Datang and will never become ordinary.

After Ma Zhou resigned in disappointment, Doulu Kuan, the Minister of Rites, and Wang Jingchuan, the Minister of Rites, came out.

After all, he has to take responsibility for what the people below do.

Yesterday, the Korean envoy arrived at Honglu Temple. When Doulu Kuan learned what happened, although he admired Wang Jingchuan very much, he couldn't help scolding him a few times.

After all, this is a matter of friendship between the two countries. There is nothing wrong with Wang Jingchuan's handling of the matter. It would be better if he were not so tough.

"The humble minister is guilty."

Wang Jingchuan also gave up: "The humble minister is guilty."

Li Shimin pretended to be confused and said, "What crime do you two have?"

He also heard about what happened yesterday, and when he learned that Wang Jingchuan alone blocked those Korean envoys, he couldn't help but be very happy, thinking that Wang Jingchuan did a great job!

But after all, it was in the court, and it was a matter of national importance. Li Shimin definitely couldn't gloat about his misfortune in person.

Wang Jingchuan bowed and said: "Yesterday the Goryeo envoys entered Chang'an. The minister reminded them that it was the Mid-Autumn Festival and His Majesty ordered that no horses be allowed to ride in the street. However, these people ignored His Majesty's prohibition and even insulted them."

"Wei Chen couldn't see it at the time, so he scolded them."

"Wei Chen is guilty of this matter..." The officials present naturally knew something about this matter. When they saw Li Shimin holding back his smile and thinking about how to speak, they understood clearly.

Is Wang Jingchuan guilty?There must be no guilt.

They have to say this.

"Your Majesty, I feel that Shilang Wang is upright and awe-inspiring. Although he offended the Goryeo envoy, he did so for the sake of the reputation of the Tang Dynasty and should not be punished."

"Weichen thinks so too."

"The minister agrees..."

Hearing this, Li Shimin also looked at Wang Jingchuan: "Since the matter has happened and it has not caused any trouble, let this matter be forgotten."

After hearing this, the two men immediately thanked them, and Wang Jingchuan immediately returned.

Doulu Kuan, the Minister of Rites, continued: "Your Majesty, the Korean envoy is now outside the palace and can be summoned."

Li Shimin nodded upon hearing this.

"Show them an audience."

"The envoy of Xuan Gaoli is here to see you!"

In the main hall, more than a dozen people soon slowly entered the hall.

Climbing up the three hundred steps from below, you will see a splendid palace, which is many times larger than the Goryeo Palace. When you cross the threshold, there are hundreds of courtiers standing on the left and right, all looking at them with displeasure. Further up, there is Li Shimin, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty...

The leader couldn't help but feel trembling when he saw this scene. Didn't it mean that the Tang Dynasty only had a vast land but a weak country?

This does not look like a weak country. The majesty of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty alone is many times greater than that of his own king!
They originally came to cause trouble, trying to seize the Tang Dynasty's land on the grounds that the Tang Dynasty did not dare to launch a war. However, after yesterday's miracle, everyone became afraid of the Tang Dynasty.

As a country blessed by God, there has never been a miracle in Korea!

Especially when I saw the emperor, my heart was beating loudly.

Several people looked at each other and seemed to be discussing something in a low voice.

"Don't be afraid. They are strong on the outside but weak on the inside. They are just pretending..."

"They don't dare to fight, but we are not afraid!"

The leader finally strengthened his belief.

"We are sent as envoys to the Tang Dynasty on the orders of our King of Goryeo!"

They held their heads high and held their chests high, showing no etiquette or even dignity. They just looked at Li Shimin with arrogance.

The rules in the court are that the emperor is not allowed to look directly at him.

Foreign envoys should observe the highest etiquette of their country when meeting the Emperor.

It is forbidden to make loud noises in the court hall, and it is even forbidden to show off one's power.

Li Shimin's face suddenly turned cold.

"Since you are the envoys of Goryeo, why don't you worship?!"

The leader snorted coldly and said: "We, Goryeo, have occupied Dongzhou Island since ancient times. We have never been a country of the Tang Dynasty. Why do we need to show our courtesy?"

"Besides, the reason why I came here today is to make an exchange with His Majesty."

"In the past ten years, the number of people in our country, Goryeo, has increased sharply, and we plan to expand some of its land. Therefore, we hope that the Tang Dynasty will give us the land in the north. In exchange, our country, Goryeo, will promise not to attack the Tang Dynasty for 20 years..."

"This is what our king said. I hope your majesty will agree quickly so that we can move as soon as possible..."

(End of this chapter)