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

Chapter 71 Even if the King of Heaven comes, I can’t go
At the court, someone once again proposed a candidate to be envoy to the Turks.

"Your Majesty, I think Ma Zhou is a very good candidate. Not only is he talented and knowledgeable, but he is also able to adapt to changing situations. He will definitely show off the power of the Tang Dynasty when he is sent as an envoy to the Turks!"

When Ma Zhou saw his rival speaking at the side, he snorted coldly: "Wei Chen thinks Master Zhang is very suitable. After all, he is the most suitable because he is old and has extensive experience!"

After all, at such an old age, dying there would be regarded as sacrificing one's life for the country, but such words are definitely not easy to say in front of so many people.

"Haha, you are still young. Wouldn't it be better for you to do something that brings glory to the country? It can also let everyone see that you, Ma Zhou, are able to enter the court because of your own ability."

Ma Zhou became anxious when he heard this: "Do you really think that your imperial examination was based on your own ability, and you won't accept us?"

Fang Xuanling said in a deep voice: "Quiet, what kind of behavior is there in the court? Those who are on a mission to the Tang Dynasty are going with the face of the Tang Dynasty. What do you mean by this?"

Everyone fell silent. It was obvious that no one wanted to do such a thing.

Longtan Tiger's Den, if the Turks and the Tang Dynasty break up, wouldn't they be doomed?

Li Shimin looked at the officials in the court and said loudly: "Which one of you is willing to send an envoy to the Turks on behalf of the Tang Dynasty?"

No one spoke back, and they were afraid that Li Shimin would pick him if he made a move, so they didn't dare to breathe.

Seeing this, Li Shimin lamented. He couldn't help but feel sad that all the officials in the court could not even choose a person to send an envoy.

To go on an envoy, you must have a person with a certain prestige and a certain level of diplomacy. Looking at the court, only the Minister of Rites is the most suitable.

However, Dou Lukuan, the Minister of Rites, obviously did not have this idea and hid behind Fang Xuanling without saying a word.

Seeing that Li Shimin was in trouble, Fang Xuanling cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to take care of the matter of sending an envoy to the Turks."

After the old man spoke, Li Shimin immediately shook his head: "You are old now, and many government affairs in the court cannot do without you, so forget it."

Fang Xuanling still wanted to speak, but Li Shimin pressed his right hand to indicate that there was no need.

Li Shimin looked at Changsun Wuji and asked, "Do you have any suitable candidates?"

Changsun Wuji said: "Your Majesty, I think there is someone who is very suitable."

When Li Shimin saw Chang Sun Wuji say this, his eyes immediately lit up: "Who is the most suitable?"

Changsun Wuji nodded: "As a member of the royal family, Lin's consort has done such a good job in benefiting the country and the people, so his prestige is sufficient. Moreover, Lin's consort has served the country and the people with integrity. No one can be better than him in sending envoys to the Turks." ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked, and Li Shimin's face suddenly turned ugly.

Who doesn't know that Lin Heng is now a popular person in front of His Majesty, he has just been named Consort, and His Majesty has given him a golden sword as a gift. How can Lin Heng do such a thing?
Putting aside whether Lin Heng would die there, Li Shimin wouldn't let Lin Heng go just because of Lin Heng's identity.

"Lin Heng was crowned Prince Consort not long after he was crowned. He has never been involved in the court and does not understand the affairs of the court, so let it go."

Changsun Wuji shook his head: "Wei Chen thinks that although Prince Consort Lin is now a Prince Consort, he is still unable to reach the level of elegance as a merchant. If this mission to the Turks is a great achievement, I'm afraid it will be settled." Lots of gossip.”

As soon as this statement came out, the Cui family officials were the first to agree: "Wei Chen feels that Lin's consort is also the most suitable. Now inside and outside the court, Lin's consort is probably the only one who is qualified for this matter."

"Your Majesty gave Lin Consort a golden sword, didn't you just hope that Lin Consort could be like Your Majesty? Back then, His Majesty conquered the Turks and made the Turkic Khan surrender. Now Lin Consort is just on a mission, not leading troops to fight. "

"We think so too."

For a time, countless officials in the court agreed, and Fang Xuanling couldn't help but frown when he saw this. Lin Heng was still young after all, how could he be allowed to come forward for such a thing?

For a time, the court was divided into two factions, but the officials from the aristocratic family still had the majority, and they had the upper hand for a while.

Li Shimin felt a headache and said casually: "Let's leave this matter aside for the time being. We will make a decision on the candidates later." Changsun Wuji cupped his hands and said: "The Turks sent envoys there. I'm afraid things there are extremely urgent. If the time delay is too long, There may not be sudden changes”

Li Shimin withdrew from the court with a pale face, and was not in a good mood all the way back to the harem.

If it were a normal mission, it would be okay to let Lin Heng go, but how could he not know about the Turks' ambitions?
When the Turks came at this time, they must have learned something about the situation in the Tang Dynasty and wanted to come to test it. I am afraid everyone can guess what they will do after the test.

As the most powerful countries on the grassland, these Turks were definitely not convinced by the Tang Dynasty, but they were not strong enough to defeat them, but what if they could defeat them one day?

So when Li Shimin wanted to destroy the Turks and let the people of the Tang Dynasty move north to assimilate the local ethnic groups, he was short of money.
Should we send someone?They must be sent, not only to investigate the local situation, but also to appease the people of the surrounding grassland tribes. Otherwise, if there is unrest, it will be a great hidden danger to the people on the border.

Li Shimin thought about it, and although he felt that Changsun Wuji had some intention in sending Lin Heng as an envoy, he could not deny what he said.

After all, Lin Heng has been engaged in business as a merchant during this period. Although he has done some things and contributed to the Tang Dynasty, merchants in the Tang Dynasty are looked down upon by other industries.

If someone uses this to slander Lin Heng in the future, it will definitely not be a good thing.

After thinking for a moment, Li Shimin made up his mind: "Go and call Lin Heng into the palace. I have something to discuss."

Chamberlain Chen Zheng left quickly after accepting the order.

Not long after, the chamberlain Chen returned to the palace, bowed in front of Li Shimin and said: "Your Majesty, Lin's consort is here."

Li Shimin nodded: "Let him come in."

After entering the door, Lin Heng immediately saluted: "I have met your Majesty."

Li Shimin waved his hand: "No need to be polite, just give me a seat."

Lin Heng said with some confusion: "I wonder if your Majesty suddenly summoned me to the palace for something?"

Li Shimin sighed and said slowly: "The Turkic envoys came and expressed that they wanted help from the Tang Dynasty, but now the Tang Dynasty needs to send an envoy to see the situation."

Lin Heng was stunned when he heard this. Why would he tell him such a thing? He is just a little prince-in-law!
And he even specially allowed himself to enter the palace to have a secret talk.
Li Shimin continued: "Many officials in the court have recommended you, saying that you are the most suitable. I would like to ask your opinion."

Damn, what can I say? Doesn’t this mean I’m going to die?Those Turkic people are all tigers and wolves!

You can’t go, you can’t go, don’t look for me!
Lin Heng subconsciously wanted to speak.

But suddenly, the voice of the system sounded in my mind.

"Ding, the system triggers selection!"

Lin Heng was about to scold his mother when he heard this nonsense, thinking that your system appeared in time!

Today, even if the King of Heaven comes, he will not be able to go to the Turks!
[Choice [-]: Refuse to go as an envoy (you ruthlessly rejected Li Shimin’s request, showing your fearless attitude), system reward: a peerless sword, proficiency in swordsmanship]

Lin Heng's eyes widened immediately. The reward for rejecting was actually so good, this is it!

[Choice [-]: Listen to me and thank you (you politely rejected Li Shimin’s request, but recommended a person to Li Shimin as an envoy), system reward: gain the entire net worth of the recommended person]

Lin Heng was once again surprised. There was such an option. It was too perverted. Wouldn't he be able to trick whoever he wanted?
He then looked at the last option and was stunned.

This option seems to be better than other options!
[Choice 1: Promote the prestige of our country (you directly agreed to Li Shimin’s request and expressed your willingness to promote the prestige of the Tang Dynasty), mission reward: shotgun x5, shotgun bullets x[-]]

(End of this chapter)