Tiantang

Chapter 239
Chapter 247

Gu Li Pei Luo cupped his hands and said with a smile, "The magnanimity of the governor is admirable! Tuyuhun was invaded by Tubo, if there was no protection from Tang Dynasty, Tuyuhun would have perished a long time ago. Now the Tuyuhun people are multiplying in the territory of Tang Dynasty, accepting the teachings of Tang Dynasty kings , without worrying about food and clothing, is actually quite enviable to us."

Gu Li Pei Luo's words were of course just a polite remark.

No matter how small a country is, it is still a country. Even if it belongs to a powerful force, it still has corresponding independence; however, Tuyuhun has already destroyed the country now, and if the country does not exist, what is there to say.

"Hehe, Khan, as the Heavenly Khan, His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty should have the tolerance and generosity to accommodate all people in the world. Whether it is Tuyuhun, Huihe, or even Tubo, His Majesty the Emperor can treat everyone equally. It's just that the Tubo people are wolfish ambitions. , has always coveted our territory of the Tang Dynasty, repeatedly provoked incidents, triggered wars between the two countries, and caused harm to the people of Li, it is really hateful!"

"Huihe has a good relationship with the Tang Dynasty, and the world is a state of father and son. When I was in Chang'an, I heard that Khan is a wise and powerful man, and he is a master of the Ming Dynasty since the founding of Huihe. I saw it today, and it is true." Zhang Xuan laughed. , Feel free to speak some high-sounding diplomatic rhetoric with Guli Pei Luo.

Zhang Xuan could already see that Guli Pei Luo came to visit him in Lingzhou this time, and the relationship between the two countries was one aspect. The real factor was what he had said to Ge Le in Shuofang City that day.

In other words, as the governor of Longshuo, I gave a big red envelope to the Huihe people.

Zhang Xuan said that he would further promote the trade between Longshuo and the Huihe people, open the border, reduce or exempt taxes, and allow Huihe merchants to freely enter the Longshuo prefectures to set up shops and conduct trade.

This is very important to the Huihe people.One of the main reasons why Huihe belonged to Datang was that Huihe was short of various materials and food, and had to rely on Datang as a supply base for supplies.Without the support and protection of the Tang Dynasty, Huihe would soon be annexed by Tubo or other grassland nomadic groups.

In the past, the Longshuo region of the Tang Dynasty had a limited opening to the Huihe trade policy. The trade exchange between the two countries could only be carried out in some border areas. It was simply impossible for the Huihe people to set up shops in the cities of the Tang Dynasty. matter.

Therefore, when Ge Le mentioned this matter, Gu Li Pei Luo was very tempted, so he came to Lingzhou himself.

However, Guli Peiluo, as the monarch of a country, also knows that there is no free lunch in the world.Zhang Xuan was a feudal clan in Longshuo, and when he first arrived, he threw an olive branch at the Huihe people, and his intention deserves to be dealt with carefully.

Therefore, although Guli Pei Luo came, he did not take the initiative to mention this matter.And Zhang Xuan was even more happy to pretend to be confused, and adjust the appetite of the Huihe people.

After drinking for three rounds and chatting for a long time, Pei Luo still couldn't help himself, so he gave Ge Le a wink.

Ge Le smiled awkwardly, and boldly brought up some "old things" in Longshuo that day. Zhang Xuan laughed loudly, and swept away the cautious pair of Huihe rulers.In fact, he did not have any sinister intentions in preparing to completely open up trade with Uighurs, nor did he want to obtain any political benefits from the Uighurs, but was based on long-term political considerations.

Opening up commerce and trade has practical benefits for Datang, especially for the Longshuo area. It can stimulate business development and improve the strength of Longshuo.The two countries promote opening up and accelerate integration. In the long run, Tang culture will gradually assimilate Huihe, because Huihe belongs to Tang Dynasty in many aspects such as politics, economy and culture. After a long time, it will inevitably be infiltrated by invisible aspects.

Zhang Xuan is convinced that as long as he is given a certain amount of time, he will turn the Huihe people into an autonomous prefecture of the Tang Dynasty, directly under the jurisdiction of the Tang court.

For the alien race, powerful force suppression is only a superficial factor that prompts them to submit. To truly win the heart of the alien race, it can only be assimilated culturally and economically.

As a modern time traveler, Zhang Xuan has far-reaching vision.But obviously, although Guli Pei Luo and his son are quite strategic and courageous, they don't think so far.

"Khan, Prince Gele, I do have such considerations. In the next step, I will issue an order to the prefecture and county of Longshuo to fully open trade with Huihe, allowing Huihe merchants to open shops in our city and enjoy Equal treatment."

Zhang Xuan raised his glass with a smile, looked at Gu Li Pei Luo, and said softly.

Guli Pei Luo was overjoyed, but he suppressed his joy and said calmly, "The governor is very kind, and Guli Peiluo is very grateful. If the governor can open the border, I will be allowed to open shops in the Tang Dynasty for free trade." , Huihe is willing to be the state of Tang's subjects forever. As for the great governor—"

Guli Pei Luo glanced at Ge Le.

Gele got up abruptly, took out a gift slip from his pocket, and handed it over respectfully, "Governor, this is a small gift from my father, it is not a respect, so please accept it with a smile!"

Zhang Xuan didn't even look at it, but it is conceivable that Guli Pei Luo is the monarch of a country after all, and the gifts he can offer must be extremely expensive.

Zhang Xuan shook his head and refused, "I accept Khan's wishes, but I will not accept gifts. I always do things for the sake of the public and not for personal gain - what I do is only for Huihe and Tang Dynasty Generations of friendship, watching and helping each other, have nothing else to do."

In fact, it is not new for Huihe people to give gifts to those in power in Longshuo and the dignitaries of the Tang court.Last year during the Lantern Festival, Guli Pei Luo went to Chang'an and gave Yang Guozhong a generous gift.

But Zhang Xuan refused to accept it, and his attitude was still very firm.

Ge Le twitched the corner of his mouth in embarrassment, and reluctantly took the gift slip back.

Gu Li Pei Luo thought about it in his heart, he thought that this person is really different, it is really rare to see power ministers in the Tang Dynasty who don't love money, could it be a posturing?
Thinking of this, Gu Li Pei Luo tentatively said, "I heard that the great governor's talent spreads far and wide, a young man becomes famous, and treats money like dung, meeting today really deserves his reputation. Gu Li Pei Luo admires him very much!"

Gu Li Pei Luo got up and gave Zhang Xuan a deep bow.

Zhang Xuan also got up to return the gift, smiled and said, "Khan is too famous, Zhang Xuan is not a person who cultivates Taoism outside the world. Since he lives in the world, he can't do without money. It's just that a gentleman loves money in a proper way. The royal salary is enough."

"Huihe and Datang deepened friendly exchanges. The two countries helped each other, promoted merchant trade, opened up cultural exchanges, and even promoted intermarriage between the two ethnic groups. This will benefit both Huihe and Datang without any disadvantages."

"... In the future, Huihe people will settle in the Tang city, or there will be Tang people living in the Huihe land. It is common for Tang people to marry Huihe women or Huihe men to marry Tang people. If that time comes, Huihe and Datang Close relationship, one body..."

Zhang Xuan laughed, Gu Li Pei Luo also smiled, but his eyes flickered.

What Zhang Xuan said is beautiful, but it is actually impossible to realize it, according to Gu Li Pei Luo.Guli Peiluo could allow some Huihe women to befriend the Tang people in the form of intermarriage, but he would never allow large-scale intermarriage between Huihe and Datang, because this would damage the ethnic foundation of Huihe.

Therefore, Guli Pei Luo's smile was actually somewhat hypocritical.Zhang Xuan knew what Gu Li Pei Luo was thinking, but he didn't take it to heart.Because he knows very well that at a certain time, the integration of nations is the trend of the times, and no one can stop it.

However, Gu Li Pei Luo thought again, Zhang Xuan suddenly mentioned the matter of intermarriage, could it be alluding to it?
Judging from Gu Li Pei Luo's values ​​and standpoint, there must be a reason why Zhang Xuan took the initiative to show his favor to Huihe.

Gu Li Pei Luo thought about it, and gradually cast his deep eyes on his daughter Su Hudong who came with him.Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that Su Hudong was staring at Zhang Xuan thoughtfully, and his heart skipped a beat.

He originally wanted Su Hudong to marry Guo Ziyi's son in order to strengthen the relationship between Huihe and Longshuo.Now that the engagement between Su Hudong and Guo Yan has been terminated, if... if Su Hudong and Zhang Xuan, the governor of Longshuo, can be married together, it will be a sure-fire deal for Huihe.

This man was only in his weaker years, and he was already in high position, in charge of a town's military and political power, and he was already a duke.Given the time, it is certain that he will be named a king and a courtier with a high profile, and Su Hudong's marriage to him will not be regarded as a disgrace to the status of Princess Huihe.

Over the years, there have been countless Huihe dignitaries who have married their daughters to powerful officials of the Tang Dynasty as concubines. It is not surprising that Guli Pei Luo had this idea.

Thinking of this, Gu Li Pei Luo chuckled, looked eagerly at Zhang Xuan and said loudly, "Great Governor, my daughter Su Hudong is very beautiful, and the Great Governor is a handsome man, and Ben Khan intends to marry the Great Governor. Can the governor give Ben Khan this face and let you and my two families get closer?"

After all, Huihe is a nomadic people. Huihe people have a bold temperament and speak more directly.As soon as Gu Li Pei Luo said this, Zhang Xuan was taken aback, and the hand holding the wine glass trembled subconsciously. He never expected that this Huihe Khan... actually proposed to marry him in person. The youngest daughter, Su Hudong, presented it as a gift.

Su Hudong, who was sitting there silently, was also shocked when he heard the words.However, she didn't mean to be shy. Instead, she looked back at her father Khan with some embarrassment.

Women did not have much status among Huihe people. The daughters of powerful Huihe families were mostly the product of political marriages. Although Su Hudong was the youngest daughter of Guli Peiluo, he was no exception.This is true whether it was Guo Yan before or Zhang Xuan who proposed it face to face.

But Su Hudong is not an ordinary Huihe woman, with a bold and fierce personality and a strong sense of rebellion, otherwise she would not have escaped marriage at the beginning.

For Zhang Xuan, although Su Hudong also had some affection, but he just felt that this young powerful official of the Tang Dynasty had good intentions for the Huihe people, which was far from the level of liking.Seeing that her father Khan once again gave herself as a gift to the people of Datang, one can imagine the embarrassment in her heart.

(End of this chapter)