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At the end of the court meeting, the news that Li Ke took the initiative to invite Ying to be an envoy to the Turks spread out of the palace like a bird with too wings, and spread to Chang'an City.The people in Chang'an City are very conflicted about this matter. On the one hand, they want to save the people in Suzhou, and on the other hand, they hope that Datang will not use money to redeem them, but let the Turkic people take the initiative to send the people back in Suzhou by force.

Li Ke was not in a hurry to leave the palace after the court meeting, so he had to report such things to Concubine Yang.Arriving at Concubine Yang's bedroom, the Qianqiu Palace, Concubine Yang had already learned about Li Ke's mission to Turks from her servant.Therefore, when she saw Li Ke, when she saw that Li Ke looked like a normal person, she felt indescribably miserable.

Li Ke knew what Concubine Yang was thinking, so he comforted Concubine Yang, telling him that he was full of confidence in going to Turkic as an envoy, and would definitely return in triumph.Listening to Li Ke's words, Concubine Yang knew that he was comforting herself, so she squeezed out a smile, but this kind of smile, like Sprite added to beer, made Li Ke even more uneasy.This is a son's shame towards his mother, especially for a woman like Concubine Yang, the meaning of life is for a woman like her son.

After leaving Qianqiu Hall, Li Ke asked Chen Qi on the way back to the mansion, "What do you think is filial piety?"

"Be filial to your parents and respect the elderly." Chen Qi replied respectfully.

"Then do you think this king is a filial son?" Li Ke suddenly shot a cold light in his eyes.

"I don't know what the end will be." Chen Qi replied in a low voice, he found that Li Ke's behavior today was very abnormal.First of all, he took the initiative to ask Ying to go to Turkic as an envoy, but Chen Qi felt nothing about this aspect. He thought that this was the King of Han who could die for him at any time in his heart.And Li Ke suddenly asked what filial piety is, which made him very puzzled, what is His Highness going to do again?

But after Li Ke finished asking this question, he was surprisingly silent, and he didn't say another word until he returned to the Han Palace.

When Li Ke returned to the palace, Ma Zhou, Liu Rengui and Xu Jingzong already knew the content of the court meeting.They were very worried about Li Ke's mission to the Turks, so they took the initiative to offer advice to Li Ke, so that he could deal with the peace talks with the Turks, fight for the Tang Dynasty, and try to use a small amount of money to redeem the people.

Li Ke was quite moved by the actions of the three of them. As the saying goes, adding icing on the cake is not easy, but giving charcoal in the snow is even more precious.It's not that the Ma Wednesday people don't know that the peace talks this time are a tasteless errand, and their efforts are not thankful. No matter what the outcome of the peace talks is, their own will be mixed, which is not conducive to the future reserve competition.However, the three of them still tried their best to help him, treating themselves as a part of Li Ke's politics.

Thinking of this, Li Ke couldn't help sighing, "Weakness has its benefits, and being strong has its advantages. I was originally a prince, a proud prince, a person who can talk about the world with a smile, and a person who can look down on heroes. But now What have you become?"

Li Ke didn't think too much, because he knew where the answer was, and he knew how to solve it.

After dinner, Li Ke met Di Zhixun, the deputy envoy who accompanied him on the Turkic mission, in his study.From the very first moment he saw Di Zhixun, he had a good impression of him, coupled with his neither humble nor overbearing performance at today's court meeting, Li Ke admired Di Zhixun very much.Therefore, when the two of them talked, Li Ke's good attitude towards Di Zhixun was also more respectful.

"Magistrate Di, the mission to Turkic this time is a heavy responsibility, and we need the assistance of County Magistrate Di. I'm here to thank you for the people of Suzhou." Li Ke said, cupping his hands.

"Your Highness, don't dare to do it, don't dare to do it." Di Zhixun hastily returned the gift, "Your Highness, regardless of personal reputation and life comfort, is willing to risk himself to send an envoy to Turkic to save the people of Suzhou. It is my honor to follow His Highness behind you." It's an honor. As an official of the Tang Dynasty, it is also my duty to do a little bit for the people of Suzhou. I can't afford His Highness's gratitude."

"Since magistrate Di said so, then the king will not be polite." Li Ke said, "I don't know if magistrate Di has any suggestions for envoys to Turks?"

Di Zhixun was not modest either, and replied loudly, "I think the peace talks are about the life and death of the people in Suzhou, so we can't delay the time. Therefore, my suggestion is that Your Highness starts from Chang'an, takes the Hedong Road, passes through Daizhou, enters Yunzhou, and exits." Dingxiang, go straight to Yinshan." When Di Zhixun said this, his voice was obviously much softer.

Li Ke knew that he also had concerns, and another meaning was that he felt guilty towards Li Ke for what he had raised.Li Ke understood what Di Zhixun meant, that is to let him go out of Yunzhou and go to Dali City, the residence of the Turkic Khan in Dingxiang. After negotiating with the Turks, let them escort him to Yinshan along the way.Di Zhixun's suggestion is to shorten the itinerary for Li Ke, who can be very good. After all, the Turks are the masters of the Mobei grassland, and they are more proficient in judging weather changes and directions than Li Ke and others. With their escort, the itinerary will definitely improve .However, as the prince of a country, when you go on an envoy to another country, you need soldiers from other countries to lead the way for you. You have to listen to them and act according to their faces along the way. What about Hanwang?That's why Di Zhixun looked embarrassed when he said this again.

"Tonghuai and this king have the same opinion." Li Ke listened to Di Zhixun's narration, smiled slightly, and called Di Zhixun affectionately.

"It seems that this humble minister is overthinking. How could His Highness not have thought of this?" Di Zhixun said as if he was relieved.

"Saving people is like putting out a fire, how can this king not know?" Li Ke asked with a smile, "So, this king hopes that Tong Huai will be in charge of all affairs along the way, and Tong Huai has no objection?"

"I dare not obey orders." Di Zhixun's entangled problems were resolved at this time, and he became more cheerful.

Immediately after, Li Ke discussed in detail with him some things to pay attention to along the way and problems to be solved. After Di Zhixun looked at the time, he wanted Li Ke to leave.

The next morning, Li Ke came to Liangyi Hall and found that Di Zhixun was already waiting for him at the door.Li Ke gave Di Zhixun an apologetic smile, and then the two came to Liangyi Hall at the same time, and accepted Li Shimin's edict for peace talks.

"Your envoys of the Tang Dynasty, the heroes of the Turks, today I will represent the people of the Tang Dynasty and the people of Suzhou to see you off." Li Shimin said with a heavy voice, "I hope you will live up to your mission."

"Thanks Father"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, I dare not be a minister"

"Let's go to Xuanwu Gate." After Li Shimin said, he walked out of the Hall of Liangyi.Li Ke and Di Zhixun followed Li Shimin to Xuanwu Gate, and were shocked when they saw the scene before them.

I saw the ministers of the DPRK and China lined up in two rows, standing twice, and then thousands of Qianniu Guards and Jin Wu Guards lined up on both sides.Seeing Li Shimin come out, everyone shouted in unison, "See the emperor."

"Pingshen" Li Ke said loudly.

Li Ke was shocked by the momentum in front of him, not that he was shocked by the army of thousands of people, but he was shocked by such a big ostentation.This kind of farewell is no less than the three armed forces going out to crusade. How can Li Ke and Di Zhixun not be moved by Li Shimin holding such a grand ceremony for him.

"I hope you two will not disappoint everyone's expectations." After Li Shimin said this, he gave Li Ke a kind look, and then restored his previous majestic demeanor.

"My son will definitely live up to my father's expectations," Li Ke suddenly shouted, "The Tang Dynasty is mighty, and it will be sent to Turkic as an envoy to show off the country's prestige."

"The mighty power of the Tang Dynasty!" Qianniuwei and Jinwuwei shouted in unison.

"Going on a mission to Turkic, show off the prestige of the country." Qianniuwei and Jinwuwei shouted in unison.

"The Tang Dynasty is mighty, send an envoy to the Turks, and show off the country's prestige." The ministers of the court and China standing on both sides were infected by the momentum of the soldiers of the two guards, and shouted loudly.

"Let's go," Li Ke said after saluting Li Shimin, and then saw a 500-member mission slowly coming out of Xuanwu Gate, heading for Suzaku Gate.

When Li Ke's figure disappeared from his sight, Li Shimin couldn't help saying, "The Tang Dynasty is mighty, sent an envoy to the Turks, and raised the country's prestige. I know you will not disappoint the father. The father is waiting for you here." Triumphant return."