Chapter 116 Songtsen Gampo Challenges the Tang Dynasty
"Songtsen Gampo has arrived?"
Li Lizhi's eyes lit up, and then she tugged at Wei Shuyu's sleeve.
Come on then, why are you tearing my clothes?
Wei Shuyu shook off the other person's hand and quietly moved two centimeters to the side of the steps.
"Wei Shuyu".
Li Lizhi frowned, clearly angry.
"Don't look at me, go play with Little Jiji and Little Ai Ai..."
Turning my head, I saw...
Huh?
Where are they?
Looking around, Choi Shin-ki and Fang Yi-ai were nowhere to be seen.
Soon, Wei Shuyu saw four legs behind the load-bearing column.
My ears twitched slightly; I could faintly hear the two of them snoring…
Wow.
I wouldn't even dare to sleep in the imperial court.
You two are really something...
It is indeed very hot at Da'an Palace.
It's true that they didn't sleep well last night.
It was cool in the imperial court.
The two couldn't resist their sleepiness, so they sneaked behind a pillar to sleep...
That's enough.
Anyway, as long as you don't rebel, no matter how big a mistake you make, you'll just get a beating.
I'm used to it!
"Announce."
Li Shimin chose to receive them.
The Tang Dynasty was a great nation, and it should have the magnanimity it deserved.
"Songtsen Gampo greets His Majesty the Tang Emperor!"
Upon entering the hall, Songtsen Gampo bowed to Li Shimin.
"Songtsen Gampo, what brings you here in such a hurry?" Li Shimin's voice was deep, revealing the hidden anger of a great nation.
"Your Majesty, Songtsen Gampo has come to bid farewell," Songtsen Gampo replied with a bow.
Why?
Li Shimin asked with slight surprise, "Has our Great Tang Dynasty failed to provide adequate hospitality?"
"Songtsen Gampo originally intended to stay a few more days, but unfortunately there's really nothing in the Tang Dynasty that I'd like to linger in," Songtsen Gampo straightened up and replied with a smile.
Um?
The courtiers immediately perked up.
No need to look anymore, they're definitely here to cause trouble.
"oh?"
Li Shimin laughed instead: "So you're saying that your Tibetan lands are more prosperous than my Tang Dynasty?"
The threat in his words was palpable.
Your Tibet is prosperous.
Aren't they just waiting for my Great Tang to conquer them?
"Your Majesty the Emperor has misunderstood."
Songtsen Gampo softened his tone slightly: "I wasn't referring to the scenery, but to the way of both civil and military affairs..."
"In the words of the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty was nothing special!"
"How dare you!"
"presumptuous!"
As Songtsen Gampo finished speaking, all the ministers were enraged.
They denigrated the Tang Dynasty in the imperial court.
Are you tired of living?
"Songtsen Gampo, you must take responsibility for your words!" Li Shimin's face was terribly gloomy.
"nature!"
Songtsen Gampo's lips curled slightly.
Just then, a eunuch hurriedly ran to Wang De's ear and whispered a few words.
Wang De's expression changed drastically.
Then he went to Li Shimin's ear and repeated it.
"What?"
Li Shimin was equally shocked.
However, he quickly regained his dignified demeanor.
Upon seeing this, Songtsen Gampo smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, you must have already received the news, right?"
Li Shimin remained silent with a sullen face.
The courtiers, unaware of what had happened, were all extremely anxious.
"Ha ha……"
Songtsen Gampo laughed heartily: "These past few days, I've visited Fang Yizhi, Yuchi Baolin, Du He, Tang Guan, and other sons of dukes..."
"And guess what happened?"
Songtsen Gampo paused, then burst into wild laughter...
"This morning, I took another stroll around the Imperial Academy of the Tang Dynasty..."
"And guess what happened next?"
Songtsen Gampo became increasingly arrogant...
"In the entire Tang Dynasty, there is no one who can surpass me in either civil or military affairs!"
"I can understand why the Duke's son is mediocre!"
"If even the Imperial Academy, the highest institution of learning in the Tang Dynasty, is so incompetent, is the Tang Dynasty worth my stay?"
"I thought the Tang Dynasty was superior to all other nations, and I came here with a thirst for knowledge, but the result is truly disappointing!"
Songtsen Gampo sighed dramatically.
"Shut up!"
Kong Yingda had taken a step forward; as a member of the Imperial Academy, it would be somewhat inappropriate for him not to step in...
"What do you want to compete in? I'll compete with you in mine!"
Songtsen Gampo shook his index finger: "Old man, how old are you and me? Aren't you afraid people will say that the Tang Dynasty is bullying the weak?"
"and……"
Songtsen Gampo looked up at Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, I feel that challenging anyone else in the Tang Dynasty is really not a challenge."
"I want to spar with the Tang Dynasty royal family!"
"Given my status, it wouldn't be unreasonable for me to have a conversation with the Crown Prince and the others, would it?"
The courtiers were shocked.
After all that, Songtsen Gampo's goal was finally revealed!
First, they feigned a marriage alliance, using Princess Chang Le's name to challenge Changsun Chong.
After Changsun Chong's defeat, the other sons of the dukes were naturally dissatisfied.
He came to their door and provoked them slightly, and they all fell into his trap!
They then stormed into the Imperial College.
The students at the Imperial Academy were all proud and arrogant, so naturally they wouldn't let go of this opportunity to make a name for themselves!
The title of surpassing the ruler of Tibet is enough to propel them to great heights!
If there were officials at the Imperial College present, they might offer some advice or remonstrance.
But Songtsen Gampo chose today!
While the civil and military officials were attending court, they overturned the entire Imperial Academy!
"Songtsen Gampo, do you know what consequences you will face for your actions?"
Li Shimin's voice was cold and sharp.
"certainly!"
Songtsen Gampo bowed to Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, I swear in the name of the Tibetan king that if the Tang Dynasty can defeat me, Tibet is willing to submit to the Tang Dynasty..."
In an instant.
The courtiers all fell silent.
These are good conditions.
Besides, it's not appropriate for them to interrupt now.
"Are you serious?"
Li Shimin narrowed his eyes, secretly wondering if there was some kind of conspiracy involved.
"Of course it's true, but..."
Songtsen Gampo raised his head: "I have lost and submit to the Tang Dynasty. If the Tang Dynasty loses, I hope His Majesty the Tang Emperor will grant me one request."
"What are the conditions?"
"Yang Tong!"
The ministers were relieved
The facts are obvious.
Songtsen Gampo came with the aim of unifying Tibet.
Yang Tong was backed by the Tang Dynasty.
Songtsen Gampo dared not make a move.
But as long as the Tang Dynasty agrees not to interfere, Songtsen Gampo is absolutely confident that he can take Yangtong within six months!
At that time, Tibet will be unified!
Even the Tang Dynasty, he dared to stand up to!
Tibet is located in a high-altitude area, and the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty could not get used to altitude sickness.
Conversely, he could attack the Tang Dynasty without restraint!
The reason why the Tang Dynasty strongly supported Yang Tong was to prevent the Tibetan Empire from unifying the country.
Li Shimin pondered.
This offer is very tempting.
And he had no choice but to agree!
Songtsen Gampo made outrageous remarks at the Tang court assembly. If he did not accept the challenge, he would be ridiculed by the other countries.
only……
Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian and Li Tai.
I've been pondering this for so long, don't you have any self-awareness?
Do I have to call out names myself?
Li Chengqian lowered his head, not daring to meet Li Shimin's gaze.
He knows his own limitations.
The chances of winning are very small.
Li Tai is indeed intelligent.
But it's precisely because they're too smart that they dare not go into battle!
Because if we lose.
He would become a sinner against the entire Tang Dynasty.
Compared to the throne, this contest, where winning brings little benefit and losing leads to financial ruin, is simply not worthwhile.
"Father."
Just then, King Li Ke of Shu took a step forward.
"Your subject is willing to fight for the Great Tang!"
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