Reborn Tang Emperor Li Chengqian

Chapter 452 Patrol
After the defeat of Lun Qinling from Tuyuhun, King Tuyuhun regained the lost territory of Tuyuhun with the help of the Tang army.

And through the relationship of the Tang Dynasty, he asked Tubo to betray Tuyuhun's sinners, and Tubo Zanpu readily accepted it, and sent people to send Tuyuhun's sinners and family members to the Tuyuhun king.

Tubo Zanpu also sent envoys to the Tang Dynasty to express Tubo's friendship to the Tang Dynasty.

Out of various considerations, Li Chengqian finally decided to keep Tubo, but asked Tubo to come to the Central Plains, confess his guilt to Li Chengqian in person, and present a surrender form, and then pay tribute and become a minister.

So Tubo Zanpu Mangsong Mangzan sent envoys to Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty to pay homage to the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and presented treasures and surrender forms, expressing that Tubo was willing to submit to the Tang Dynasty.

Chang'an, Daming Palace.

Emperor Li Chengqian and Crown Prince Li Jue walked on the corridor of Daming Palace.

"After I have met the envoys of Tubo, I plan to inspect the vast lands and mountains of my Tang Dynasty. As the prince, you will stay in Chang'an to supervise the country."

"Since you became the prince, you have never supervised the country once. This is the first time you have supervised the country since you became the prince."

"You need to think more about everything, and listen to the opinions of your courtiers. You have to make your own judgment on how to do a thing." Li Chengqian said.

Since he ascended the throne, he has rarely left the palace, let alone go to further places. It is time to go out for a walk, take a look at the outside world, and learn about the people's conditions in various places.

"Yes, father, my son will definitely not disappoint father's expectations." Li Jue said.

"What you can't live up to is the world and the people. This is what you should do as a prince." Li Chengqian said.

"My son, remember!" Li Jue said.

"Father, my son heard that the court minister..."

"What's wrong with the ministers of the court? What have you heard?" Li Chengqian asked suspiciously.

"My son heard that all the ministers in the court were talking behind their backs about the emperor's visit to the border." Li Jue said.

Li Chengqian was even more puzzled, what happened when he went to inspect his own territory?How about going to understand the people's conditions in various places for yourself?What's the point of talking about it behind your back, why not bring it up in person.

"What are they talking about behind their backs? Just say what you hear." Li Chengqian said.

"Yes, father!" So Li Jue told Li Chengqian all the gossip he had heard.

"I know! You go back first!" Li Chengqian said.

"My son, leave!" Li Jue crossed his hands and saluted.

Looking at the back of the prince leaving, Li Chengqian felt angry. As an emperor, he went out to inspect and understand the people's sentiments, which is what a king should do.

What made him angry was not the minister's comments, even if someone objected to him leaving Chang'an for inspections, he could bring it up in person.

What really made him angry was not what the ministers were talking about, but what they were talking about behind their backs. When they went to the court, these ministers didn't say a word, but after they left the court, they spread it.

What do they think of my emperor?A fool who can't listen to good advice?Or is there something they don't want me to know, something they want to cover up?
What do they think of the emperor?Or they feel that what should be heard by the emperor and what should not be known by the emperor.

Li Chengqian frowned, flicked his sleeves, and walked slowly towards Zichen Palace with his hands behind his back.

In the early morning of the next day, the ministers reported their work to the emperor in the Xuanzheng Hall, as well as the next work plan, etc., but still did not mention the emperor's tour.

"I want to inspect Liangzhou, but I heard that there are many people talking about it behind the scenes. Since ancient times, emperors have always inspected and protected the country. That's why I decided to leave Chang'an to inspect the situation in remote areas."

"If you really think there's something wrong, why don't you say it in person, but hide behind your back and chew your tongue after retreating."

"Could it be that in your hearts, I'm just a stupid king who can't listen to a bit of honest advice, or are you saying that you have ghosts in your hearts, that you are afraid that I will leave Chang'an and see things you shouldn't see, and you are afraid of what I know." Li Chengqian questioned.

If it was as he had guessed, these guys would all be damned.

All the ministers were silent, from the prime minister down, no one dared to look at the emperor, they all lowered their heads and panicked.

"What? Have you all stopped talking? Is it true that what I said was unfortunate, and you don't want me to see the truth." Li Chengqian was even more annoyed when he saw that they were silent.

"Your Majesty!" At this time, Dali Temple was coming to Gongmin, saluting with a jade wat in his hand.

"I remember that you seem to be coming to Gongmin from Dali Temple!" Li Chengqian asked.

"It's Weichen." Lai Gongmin said.

"You stand up, do you want to say something? Say what you want, even if you say something wrong, I won't blame you, you are much better than them."

"Above this hall, from the prime minister down, you are the only one who dares to speak out, and I want to hear you tell the truth." Li Chengqian pointed to all the civil and military officials.

He was very angry and relieved. He was angry that the court spent so much money every year and supported so many officials, but they only talked about others behind their backs.

It is gratifying that among these people, there is still such a person who dares to speak up.

"Your Majesty! Although it is the emperor's usual job to patrol and protect the country and the country, the peninsula has just been pacified, and there are still many remnants of resistance. Although the war in the west has subsided, there is still no peace."

"Longyou's registered permanent residence is degraded, and His Majesty's car and ceremonial ceremonies are here, and it is not easy to donate hundreds of millions. There are indeed some whispers and criticisms outside, but His Majesty's edict has been issued, so the officials dare not present it in front of His Majesty. Talk about ears." Lai Gongmin said.

"You're right! But it's not the reason why you don't say it but criticize behind your back. I went out to inspect the border to appease the soldiers who have devoted themselves to the Tang Dynasty, not to play." Li Chengqian said.

"Your Majesty! Since last year, there has been a famine in the capital and other places. At this time, His Majesty should stay in the palace and stay in Chang'an. The border troubles have not subsided. It is really not suitable for Your Majesty to leave Chang'an to patrol the border." Lai Gongmin said.

"Let's come here today! Retire!" Li Chengqian said.

"Your Majesty will be sent off respectfully!" The ministers knelt down on the ground, respectfully sending Li Chengqian away from the Xuanzheng Hall first.

Soon after returning, Li Chengqian issued an edict not to patrol the border. At the same time, he promoted Lai Gongmin to be the servant of the Huangmen.

When the Tubo envoys came to Chang'an, Li Chengqian met them in the Xuanzheng Hall. The Tubo envoys presented the Tubo Zanpu surrender form to the Tang emperor, and paid tribute to the Tang Dynasty.

Li Chengqian agreed that Tubo would surrender to the Tang Dynasty, and at the same time asked Zanpu to send his son to Chang'an to learn knowledge, and also asked Lun Qinling to come to Chang'an to live.

The Tubo envoy said that sending their prince to Chang'an to study is not a problem. As for the matter of Qinling, he still needs to go back to Zanpu for instructions, and he can't make the decision.

(End of this chapter)