Chapter 119 The Greatest Emperor of All Time, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin

Wei Mansion.

Li Junxian was ordered to take Wu Qiqi to the palace.

However, upon asking, they learned that Wu Qiqi was not there.

Where did she go?

"I don't know."

The housekeeper shrugged helplessly: "She's a guest, and I can't just lock her up."

"OK……"

Li Junxian hurriedly arranged for people to go and search again.

After searching around, I still couldn't find it.

When they returned to the palace, they found Wu Qiqi waiting at the entrance of Xuanwu Gate.

It turned out that Wu Qiqi was worried about Wu Shihuo and had been waiting here since early morning.

Taiji Palace is located near Xuanwu Gate.

She could receive news of her subjects' departures in the shortest possible time.

"Wu Qiqi?"

Li Junxian was in charge of apprehending Wu Shihuo, so he naturally knew Wu Qiqi.

"yes."

Wu Qiqi put her hands behind her back and blinked.

"Quickly, come with me to the palace."

Li Junxian gave a greeting.

"etc……"

Wu Qiqi remained motionless: "What exactly happened in the palace?"

Li Junxian frowned: "Now is not the time to talk."

"I won't go unless you tell me!" Wu Qiqi's bright eyes darted around.

One thing she was certain of was that her father was probably alright.

If his father is sentenced to beheading, he won't be sent to the Taiji Hall; instead, he'll be imprisoned.

"It's not up to you."

Li Junxian immediately took action.

He grabbed Wu Qiqi and lifted her up.

"..."

Wu Qiqi was stunned: "If you dare touch me, I'll scream for sex!"

Li Junxian was taken aback, but did not let go.

Bringing a woman into the palace is like taking someone back to your home; what's there to be afraid of?

"If you don't let go, I'll go to His Majesty and complain about you after I get to the palace!" Wu Qiqi shouted.

Li Junxian was in such a hurry to take me to the palace that I must be meeting some important person.

Besides Li Shimin, who else could command Li Junxian?

"I don't have time to chat with you any further."

Li Junxian frowned: "Anyway, your father's life is no longer in danger."

"Then why did you bring me into the palace?" Wu Qiqi asked curiously.

Only by asking questions first can we have time to prepare for what might happen next.

"Wei Shuyu, together with the retired emperor, saved your father, Songtsen Gampo..."

As they walked, Li Junxian recounted what had happened in the palace.

"You mean Wei Shuyu wants my help?" Wu Qiqi blinked.

"That's roughly the idea."

"Then why don't you take me flying there!"

"..."

fly?

I'll find you some chicken wings to fly with.

"Hurry, hurry, hurry..."

Wu Qiqi patted Li Junxian's armor: "Run, General of the Left Guard!"

"..."

Forget it, this general won't bother with a little girl.

Taiji Hall.

After the opponents were determined, the next step was to set the topics.

This puts both sides in a difficult position!

The way of the emperor cannot be defined by what a ruler should do...

That was a minister advising the emperor.

This is not the way of an emperor!

The way of the emperor is also the way of governing a country, the art of controlling people, strategic vision, etc... The complexity of it all needs to be adjusted according to the facts, and it's impossible to explain it all in detail...

If it's a contest, the most straightforward way is to use a country as the backdrop and conduct an in-depth analysis.

However, neither side knew much about the other's country...

This led to a state of stalemate.

"Your Majesty, now that the candidate has been chosen, may I set the topic of the Way of the Emperor?"

Songtsen Gampo said with a smile.

"no."

Wei Zheng stepped forward.

Whether for the sake of the Tang Dynasty or for his son, he had to do his part.

Even if it's just a tiny, insignificant amount.

“Minister Wei, the Tang Dynasty is a land of etiquette, and isn’t it known for its hospitality?”

Songtsen Gampo laughed and said, "I have come all the way from Tibet, and you can't even grant me this small request?"

"The Tang Dynasty reigns supreme over the world, and we naturally offer fine wine to our guests!" Wei Zheng stared sharply at the other party: "But the premise is, are you a guest?"

"From the very beginning, His Majesty was magnanimous and agreed to the marriage alliance."

"You wish to challenge Changsun Chong, and His Majesty, being lenient, has granted your request."

"You recklessly provoked the Duke's son in Chang'an, yet His Majesty did not hold you accountable."

"You spoke arrogantly in court today, recklessly challenging the Tang Dynasty's royal family, yet His Majesty has no blame for it!"

"Hasn't the Tang Dynasty been friendly enough to you?"

"If you dare to push your luck any further, don't blame my Tang Dynasty's iron cavalry for crushing your Tubo!"

Wei Zheng's eyes were bright and piercing.

If Songtsen Gampo had not been beheaded, he would have left a stain on the world.

The Tang Dynasty had already executed him!

"..."

Songtsen Gampo was taken aback.

I almost forgot that the person in front of me is the number one troll in the Tang Dynasty.

After a moment's thought, Songtsen Gampo changed his approach...

“Songtsen Gampo simply believed that the Tang Dynasty was currently peaceful and prosperous, and it was not appropriate to engage in a contest if he were to implement benevolent policies against the backdrop of the Tang Dynasty.”

"Our Tubo is frequently at war and is in a precarious situation, making it more suitable for this topic. I hope the Great Tang will not hesitate to offer its guidance."

Songtsen Gampo has learned his lesson again.

You can't confront Wei Zheng head-on.

Because you can't win an argument.

If one humbly seeks advice and lowers one's stance, Wei Zheng will have no chance to criticize.

shameless!

The ministers looked on with disdain.

Songtsen Gampo's meaning was quite clear: he wanted to use Tibet as the background for his themes.

My Great Tang Dynasty is going to compete with you and offer you advice on how to better govern Tibet.

That's a pretty nice idea!

"oh?"

However, when faced with this question, Wei Zheng laughed from the bottom of his heart...

"If you want to have a contest with Tibet as the backdrop, then there's no need to have one."

"I am not very talented, but I do know a little about the ways of the emperor, and I would be so kind as to give you some pointers..."

Songtsen Gampo looked puzzled.

Wei Zheng must be crazy to claim in the imperial court that he knows the way of the emperor.

"Want to know?"

"May I ask for your guidance?"

Songtsen Gampo focused his mind.

Wei Zheng was the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty; perhaps he really had some good suggestions.

Wei Zheng stroked his beard before calmly saying, "The best policy for Tibet is..."

"Submit to my Great Tang!"

Well said!

Li Shimin shouted in his heart.

To truly uphold our national prestige, we still need our Wei Duidui!

The key is transparency.

"Minister Wei, please watch your words!"

Songtsen Gampo finally lost his temper and said with a stern face, "I am the Tibetan king. Are you trying to disrupt the harmony between our two countries with these words?"

Wei Zheng did not reply.

Take a step back, and focus your attention on your heart.

The forwards have finished their work; now it's His Majesty's turn to show off...

"Songtsen Gampo, are you threatening a subject of my Great Tang Dynasty?"

Li Shimin sat upright on the dragon throne and spoke with an air of authority.

The voice wasn't loud, but it carried a strong sense of pressure.

"Your Majesty the Emperor of Tang..."

Songtsen Gampo trembled and hurriedly bowed.

Just as he was about to explain something, Li Shimin interrupted him.

"Our Great Tang Dynasty has never established diplomatic relations with your Tibet, so how can you say that it is disrupting the harmony between our two countries!"

"But you, I have tolerated your repeated provocations against the Tang Dynasty."

"If you dare to speak disrespectfully again..."

Li Shimin suddenly raised his voice, like a lion unleashed from its cage: "Where are the generals!"

"Your subject is here!"

All the military generals stepped forward.

"I order you to prepare your troops and horses. If Songtsen Gampo shows any further disrespect, we will send troops to Tibet!"

"promise!"

After he finished speaking, more than a dozen military officers left the Taiji Hall.

Judging from their posture, they were actually going to gather troops...

Songtsen Gampo was a man of great talent and ambition!

Emperor Taizong Li Shimin, one of the greatest emperors in Chinese history!

Do you really think I, Li Er, have no temper?

When we get tough, we're even willing to make things difficult for Wei Zheng...

Even two pairs a day!