The grandfather and grandson discussed this matter for a long time. As expected, money can move people's hearts. Even though Li Shimin was the emperor, he would forget about his own affairs when he heard about something that could increase his income.
When both of them drank a pound of wine, they remembered that they still had something to ask Li Xiang. Li Xiang was about to leave at this time because Li Shimin had lost his appetite. Although both grandfather and grandson had a good alcohol tolerance, if they continued drinking, they would probably be like drunkards. Seeing that Li Shimin wanted to talk more, Li Xiang had the Tang Tianniang removed and replaced with rice wine.
The brewing technology in this era was not very good, so after it cooled down, it tasted almost like beer, but of course it didn't taste like beer.
"I've already decided on Lu Dongzan's matter. Since he likes your cousin, let her go to Tubo! I plan to arrange for you to be the marriage historian and escort your cousin to Tubo. Didn't you say you wanted to investigate what's going on on the plateau? It should be almost done after you come back this time. Try to investigate as thoroughly as possible."
Although Li Shimin had drunk half a catty of wine, he was still very clear-headed. If Lu Dongzan had not made this request, Li Shimin would not have been able to send anyone there. Even if it was a normal visit, they could not stay there for too long. This time, the two countries happened to be getting married, so Li Xiang could stay there longer.
After listening to Li Shimin's words, although Li Xiang's face showed no expression, he suddenly thought of Kangxi and Wei Xiaobao in his heart. Could it be that he was also playing the role of Wei Xiaobao?
No, no, there is something wrong with Wei Xiaobao and Princess Jianning, but there is nothing wrong with me and my cousin. I just have some thoughts in my mind. If anyone doesn't have any thoughts when seeing a beautiful woman, then he has a problem with his brain, not to mention that she is a very wise beauty.
"Shouldn't we consider this matter in the long term? The Tang court just said it wouldn't grant the marriage, but now something like this has happened. It feels like we've been slapped in the face. If we want a marriage alliance, we should ask Tubo to send a woman as well. That's a true marriage alliance. Why should we be the only ones to suffer?"
If Li Xiang wants to stop this, he must do it quietly, otherwise it will be easy for people to figure out what he means.
"You're right. I had already decided on this matter, but now that you've mentioned it, it seems a little inappropriate. You should go to your uncle's house and see what he means. Your cousin does have an important influence on your business, but Lu Dongzan has fallen for her. This matter is really worrying, but there is still room for change. You two can discuss it."
Li Shimin shook his head. He felt even more sleepy after drinking the rice wine. He asked Wang De to help him go to the back to sleep. In his opinion, the best solution to this matter was to agree to Lu Dongzan's request. After all, there was a letter from the Tibetan King. If he did not agree, it would seem that we were too petty and did not show enough goodwill.
Moreover, letting Li Xiang serve as the official in charge of granting marriages and taking his subordinates for a stroll on the plateau will also be beneficial to the entire Tang Dynasty. After Li Xiang comes back, he should have a better understanding of the situation there. If there is any conflict between the two sides in the future, we can send troops south at any time.
"What's up?"
Li Xiang felt a little dizzy, and the wind blew him off, making him lose his balance. Wang De quickly supported Li Xiang. Didn't this guy just go see Li Shimin off? Was he riding a horse in the palace? He came back so soon.
"In reply to Your Highness, the Emperor has asked me to take you to the Changsun Mansion. If we can come to an agreement, I will ask you to wait there for a while. The Emperor also wants to know the result."
Li Shimin was the emperor, and if he just said this casually, the people below would run themselves ragged.
What's more, what seemed like an insignificant little matter to Li Shimin was a big deal to the people below. It involved diplomatic relations with Tubo, and many ministers attached great importance to it. In their opinion, there was nothing wrong with Changsun Pingting marrying him. After all, Changsun Pingting was just the daughter of an ordinary minister and did not represent the entire Tang Dynasty.
Li Xiang nodded, and then got into the carriage with the help of Wang De. As the carriage swayed on the road, Li Xiang actually fell asleep. When he opened his eyes again, the carriage had arrived outside the Changsun Mansion.
When Li Xiang got off the car, he inadvertently glanced at the bamboo forest opposite. It was here that the Tibetan warriors were watching that night. Today, the place was empty. Except for some ordinary people who were resting, there was no one else here.
"Your Highness, we have checked everything, and there are no Tibetans."
Li San came up to answer.
Such a big thing has happened. Even if the Tibetans are extremely bold, I'm afraid no one will come to stay here. Lu Dongzan sacrificed his left and right hands at the critical moment to save himself. Even if he orders other people to come now, I'm afraid those people will have to think about their heads. You are too cruel. We are all helping you. You sacrificed everyone else at the critical moment. Who would dare to help you keep an eye on us?
Changsun Wuji has not returned from the yamen yet. After the morning court was over, Changsun Wuji went to the yamen to do his work. Now only Changsun Chong is at home. Although Changsun Pingting is also at home, she usually does not come out to meet guests unless it involves her business.
When Chang Sun Chong saw Wang De, he knew that Li Xiang was not here to chat. Even if Li Xiang was here to chat, Chang Sun Chong was unwilling to chat with this guy. This guy was really too troublesome. He had only been back in the capital for a few days, but he had already turned half of the capital upside down. Now it involved the Cui family of Boling. He really didn't have to worry about the sky falling. We still needed to save our lives.
Normally when Wang De came here, he would have his own seat, but today he was here on business, and since Li Xiang was sitting, he had to stand.
"Well...I've been drinking, so there are some things I can't explain clearly. Please explain them to Master Changsun."
Li Xiang didn't know where to start for a moment, mainly because he felt guilty. How could he be thinking about his cousin? So Li Xiang let Wang De speak.
Wang De explained Li Shimin's intentions, and he would probably have to explain it again when Lord Changsun came back. After listening to it, Changsun Chong knew that he could not make the decision, so he quickly asked someone to go to the yamen to find Changsun Wuji, and asked Changsun Wuji to come back and make the decision, and he also invited his sister Changsun Pingting.
This also shows that Changsun Chong is not good at doing things. How could he let a girl listen to matters related to his marriage?
