Chapter 1080 Taiwei and Jiedu

The world is at peace when civil servants are in power.

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Civil officials are not willing to fight, so what good is there in fighting? They are not military generals, only military generals like to fight, and only military merit can be achieved by fighting. But what the civil servants care about is stability. War is not stable, and war costs money, food, and death.

So Xiao Yu told the emperor very bluntly that the Tubo people had already confessed their mistakes, so Songzhou no longer needed Qin Lang, let him go back and continue Ding You's filial piety. The imperial court sent an envoy to Songzhou to accept Tubo's plea for peace.

As long as Tubo honestly becomes a vassal of the Tang Dynasty in the future, the imperial court should even give Tubo some comfort. If you want the emperor or the prince to feel wronged, you can take a daughter of Tubo Zanpu back as a concubine, and then call Zanpu's son or One or two brothers came to Beijing to be Habayashiro or Guozijiansheng.

Tubo apologized and paid tribute to gold, silver, cattle and horses, and the imperial court should also properly reward some silk books, etc. It must show the majesty and grace of the Tang Dynasty.

While Li Shimin was sitting in the hall, his thoughts also turned to Gaochang in the Western Region.

Recently, the king of Gaochang, Ju Wentai, has become more and more outrageous. Yugushe, who was beaten by Xue Yantuo from Mobei in the early years, fled to the Western Regions and settled near Gaochang. Mo Hedu and Si Yehu had merits in the first place.

But after Nishi Khan died, Yugushe saw that Xinjili's Tongershe was not capable and unstable, so he asked the court for support and let him be the Great Khan of the Western Turks. Of course, the imperial court would not agree to this kind of thing. Although you have made some contributions, you are from the East Turks after all. No matter how incompetent he is with Russia, he is also the younger brother of the Western Turks.

It is also in line with the Western Turkic tradition that brothers will end up with brothers, and there is no problem with reason and law. Not to mention, when the Nidun and Tongrus brothers helped Datang defeat Mo Hedu and Siyehu Khan, they gave Datang the five countries south of the Tianshan Mountains. After that, they were also loyal to Datang for many years. These years are therefore very peaceful, at least the Silk Road is smooth, which makes Datang's trade more profitable every year.

Not to mention, the mud and the Russian brothers were sweating profusely, and the Tang Dynasty successfully marched into the Western Regions. Over the years, they stationed troops, built cities, built post roads, and beacon towers. In recent years, it has basically been controlled by the Tang Dynasty. How could the court dethrone the Western Turkic Khan who was so obedient and cooperative?

Yu Gushe first wanted to be a profuse Khan, and then wanted to be a princess, but of course Datang still didn't allow it. Although the imperial court promised Xue Yantuo to ask the princess to marry him, that matter was a pitfall. Anyway, Xue Yantuo managed to get together countless herds of cattle, horses and sheep to rush to Lingzhou, but the time was too fast, and countless people died on the way. The receiving officials culled many famished sheep that were on the way and said they were unqualified, and finally said that the number was not enough, which made Xue Yantuo's barbarian men almost send troops south.

Later, the envoy finally persuaded Datang that it was enough to make up the amount, but when they finally made up the amount, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty passed away, and the emperor said that the princess had to keep her filial piety for one year.

When this happened, Xue Yantuo had nothing to do. This is the etiquette of Zhongyuan, okay, wait.

As a result, before the end of the year, the queen of the Tang Dynasty collapsed again, and then the Tang people said that the princess had to keep mourning for the queen for three years.

One year is not over, and three more years are added.

The people of Xue Yantuo are suffering and cannot tell now, you say that Datang is not keeping promises? But this is etiquette, and we cannot make an exception because of you.

After all, Datang didn't say he regretted the marriage, it's just that he had to keep his filial piety in the event of a funeral, and the wedding date was postponed.

Yugushe originally thought about marrying a princess of the Tang Dynasty, so even if she is not canonized as the Western Turkic Khan by the Tang Dynasty now, but if she marries a princess, there will always be a chance in the future.

Who knew that Datang also rejected it outright, so you deserve it?

Yugushe felt insulted.

After all, if it was like before, none of the princesses of the Tang Dynasty would marry and get married, then he would have nothing to say. His cousins ​​Yu Sheshe and Li Simo married the eldest princess of the Tang Dynasty, but they were not married, but Princess Shang. , can be regarded as the door-to-door son-in-law recruited by Datang.

But since Datang agreed to Xue Yantuo's marriage proposal, why not accept him?

Xue Yantuo was still the tribe he was in charge of when he was guarding Mobei, and Yi Nan was just a jin under his hands. Now he has taken over Mobei and is called Khan. His son can marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty, why can't he ?

Isn't Datang bullying?

Yu Gushe was very unhappy, and it happened that King Gaochang was very dissatisfied because the Tang Dynasty built a new silk road leading to Yanqi, bypassing Gaochang, and the two frustrated people felt sorry for each other.

One was for the throne of the Western Turkic Khan, and the other was for the money from the Silk Road trade. These two people are now out of touch.

They even changed the original version and added the calendar, plundered the Silk Road merchants, and even attacked Yanqi and Shule who were loyal to the Tang Dynasty.

It is impossible for Datang not to send troops.

Thinking about it this way, Xiao Yu's remonstrance is not wrong. Compared with Tubo, who has confessed and pleaded guilty, Gaochang and Yugushe, who are still stubborn, are more worthy of sending troops to teach them a lesson.

However, the emperor did not directly make a decision.

Although Xiao Yu and others are old ministers, they are only old ministers who have retired. Today this is not a court meeting, but a small gathering of monarchs and ministers. It coincides with the victory in Jiannan, and it is just a matter of fact.

In fact, Xiao Yu and the others are no longer qualified to dictate such important military affairs.

"Transfer this good news and Qin Lang's plan to Luoyang, the eastern capital, and let's see how the Crown Prince Jian Guo and the assistant ministers of the court make a decision."

Xiao Yu couldn't help frowning upon hearing this, how could such a big matter be pushed to the crown prince?

With the militant personality of the prince, he must be fully aware of his teacher Qin Lang's military plan, and he may even want to lead the army in person.

"saint?"

"You don't need to talk about it anymore. Today, I just invite you to enjoy the flowers and drink tea together. I don't want to talk about the general affairs of the military and the country, so as not to disturb the interest. Let's continue drinking tea and chatting!"

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On the same day, several express letters were sent from Chang'an to Luoyang, in addition to forwarding Qin Lang's memorial, there was also a handwritten letter from the emperor to the crown prince.

The emperor told Xiao Yu to let the prince decide, but he still wrote a letter to the prince in private.

In the letter, the emperor recalled the old friendship with Qin Qiong, counted Qin Qiong's meritorious deeds, and then talked about Qin Qiong's bereavement.

In addition, Qin Lang was ordered in the face of danger to return to defend Songzhou, and his meritorious service in the First World War should also be rewarded.

The emperor suggested that the prince should take the status of the prince of Jian Guo, and ordered the prince to make Qin Lang the head of the three princes. He also suggested that Jiannan's current situation must be guarded by an important minister and general. Qin Qiong had just passed away, and his son, Qin Xun, was young and did not know how to fight, so Qin Lang could be guarded on his behalf.

As for what position to arrange for Qin Lang, and whether or not to fight against Tubo, this is up to the prince to decide.

This is also a test for the prince.

Luoyang, the eastern capital.

In the East Palace, the prince frowned and thought for a long time after receiving these letters, and then summoned his uncle and grandson Wuji. The two discussed for a long time, and the eldest grandson Wu left.

After the morning court the next day, the prince left behind several prime ministers, and several ministers and ministers who held important positions.

"The western capital Chang'an has a saint's decree!"

Chengqian first announced the great victory of Songzhou and some suggestions from the emperor to the ministers, "Let's discuss it!"

To fight or not to fight?

Should we fight Gaochang or Tubo first, or both sides?

Did Jiannan send Qin Lang to replace the guard?

While everyone was still surprised, Changsun Wuji stood up and spoke first.

"The sage handed down an imperial edict saying that the Duke of Wei had meritorious service in attacking Tubo, but he could be promoted to Taiwei. If the minister thinks it is feasible, he should obey the imperial edict."

Xu Jingzong, the school secretary's assistant, immediately agreed.

This matter was originally the emperor's will, but it was not a direct decree. Now both Changsun Wuji and Xu Jingzong agreed at the beginning, and of course the others had no objections.

Qin Lang was already a Situ of the Three Dukes, and it didn't make much difference when he was promoted to Taiwei. After all, although the Three Masters and Three Dukes were in the first rank, they were just honorary titles and had no real power.

Qin Qiong had just passed away from illness, and now there is nothing wrong with Qin Lang becoming a Taiwei. After all, he had to consider the high status of the father and son before, but now there is no need to consider these things.

Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng are still reflecting at home, thinking behind closed doors, Qin Lang is in Songzhou, Li Ji is in Bingzhou, and only three prime ministers, Changsun Wuji, Ma Zhou, and Li Daliang, are left in the court. Of course, they don't object to Qin Lang's enfeoffment Taiwei.

As a result, no other ministers objected, and the matter was passed.

Then there was a discussion about whether to send Qin Lang out of Jiannan. They are all hung and have the title of the same chapter.

Originally speaking, Qin Lang, as one of the four assistant ministers arranged by the emperor for the Prince Jian, had no reason to go out of the town of Jiannan, but since the emperor revealed this meaning, of course everyone should consider it.

After some discussion.

Chengqian made a conclusion, "I have already understood the meaning of all loves, so I will remove Wei Guogong from the post of servant and governor of Henan Province, so as to check the school's order and make peace with Zhongshu's family. Served as Jiannan Jiedu envoy, concurrently Jiannandu Zhiyingtian observation and disposal economic envoy, and Ningyuan army envoy, approached the party Xiang Zhuqiang and Ruoshui Xishan Zhuqiang to appease envoys, and led the governor's office of Yizhou and the envoy. The military governor of Yi, Han, Shu, Song and other twenty-five prefectures..."

The rest of the ministry was relieved, and the lord remained the same.

Qin Lang was dismissed from the positions of Shizhong, Prince Zhan Shi, Governor of Henan Province, Lingnan Economics Envoy and Jiedu Yunnan, Guizhou Xuanfu Economics Envoy, etc. Titled Zhangshi, he left the southwest of the town as a prime minister.

In the long list of official posts, the first one is Jiannan Jiedu Envoy, the second is Jiannan Du Zhiyingtian Observation and Disposal Economic Envoy, the third is Ningyuan Military Envoy, and the fourth is Jiannan Military Envoy. It is the apprehension envoy of Dangxiang, the pacifier of the Qiangs in the Western Mountains, and then the post of the governor of the Yizhou Metropolitan Government. In fact, these posts add up to ensure that Qin Lang can fully represent the imperial court in Jiannan Road. The sum of their duties and powers is actually to guarantee the authority of Jiannan Road Jiedushi.

Chengqian granted his third son Li Yiyao, the king of Hengshan County, the governor of Yizhou, and let Qin Lang be the governor of the governor's office. In fact, it was Qin Lang who had the final say. The authority is great, so a royal county king is specially appointed to lead it remotely.

"Ma Zhou, the Minister of Zhongshu, is the inspector of the school, and presides over the affairs of the province."

The crown prince sat on it, but he was calm and calm, already showing a bit of saintliness, how could it be the same as before when he caused a catastrophe in Longyou?

Regarding Qin Lang's departure to Jiannan, the ministers in the palace couldn't tell whether the prince was happy or helpless.