Chapter 86 Wei Zheng Confronts Songtsen Gampo
"Your Majesty, I have something to say."
Just as everyone was intimidated by Songtsen Gampo's imposing presence, Wei Zheng, holding a wooden tablet, stepped forward and bowed to Li Shimin.
"allow!"
Li Shimin's eyes lit up.
So what if he's a young hero? I have Wei Dui Dui!
So what if they're so imposing? I have Wei Duidui!
So what if I'm a monarch? I have Wei Duidui!
Daring to show off in front of Wei Duidui...
"Wang De".
Li Shimin let out a soft exclamation.
Wang De immediately understood and handed over a cup of tea...
"May I ask about Songtsen Gampo..."
With Li Shimin's permission, Wei Zheng turned to Songtsen Gampo and asked, "Have you come to my Great Tang to establish a marriage alliance, or to provoke my Great Tang?"
"Naturally, they've come to arrange a marriage alliance."
Songtsen Gampo replied with a smile.
"Would it be good to arrange a marriage alliance with Princess Chang Le?" Wei Zheng asked again.
"Excellent!"
"Then when you go back, shall we marry Chang Le off to someone else?"
Um?
Songtsen Gampo's pupils contracted slightly.
Wei Zheng flicked his sleeve, put one hand behind his back, and suddenly shouted, "His Majesty has already issued an edict to grant the marriage. What is your purpose in trying to get His Majesty to change the edict?"
"Do you want His Majesty to lose faith with the world and tarnish the reputation of our Great Tang?"
"You dare to claim that anyone who disagrees can challenge you!"
"What does this mean?"
"Are you saying that no one in my Great Tang Dynasty can compare to you?"
Bang.
Wei Zheng stepped forward, his tone aggressive: "As the Tibetan king, how dare you spout such nonsense in the court of my Great Tang Dynasty..."
"How dare you show such contempt for my Great Tang? What? Do you think my Great Tang has no one to rely on? Or do you want to start a war with my Great Tang!"
Wei Zheng's words were full of vigor, his voice was like a booming bell, and his aura was even more terrifying.
Tap tap tap...
As soon as he finished speaking, Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Yuchi Gong, and other military generals stepped forward in unison...
"Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the army to Tibet!"
Regardless of any private conflicts among the ministers.
But when it comes to matters of national importance, everyone is of one mind.
Songtsen Gampo's expression changed drastically!
He certainly possesses great talent and ambition.
But he made a mistake that many young people make: he was too arrogant!
If Tibet were on par with the Tang Dynasty, his words would be perfectly acceptable, and could even be considered boastful.
However, Tibet was not yet unified, and Songtsen Gampo dared to make such outrageous remarks in the Tang Dynasty court, which was simply reckless talk.
"Your Majesty, I had absolutely no intention of offending the Tang Dynasty." Songtsen Gampo hurriedly bowed to Li Shimin.
Li Shimin ignored it...
He slowly took a sip of tea, but didn't put it on the dragon table afterwards.
He handed it to his side, and Wang De respectfully accepted it.
That was quite a show of bravado!
“Minister Wei, Songtsen Gampo has come from afar as a guest; you must remember the proper way to treat guests.”
After saying this, Li Shimin looked at the generals and said, "And you all, all you do is fight and kill all day long. Get out of here!"
"Your Majesty, please forgive me."
All the ministers bowed in unison.
Li Shimin then smiled and looked at Songtsen Gampo: "Songtsen Gampo, please don't mind them. They are just a bunch of rough and unruly men. They've been in power for a few years and have been too complacent. They're probably itching to do something. I won't let them run wild."
“Songtsen Gampo has spoken recklessly,” Songtsen Gampo hurriedly replied. “However, I still have my heart set on Princess Chang Le, and I hope His Majesty the Tang Emperor will grant my request.”
Is he really that stubborn?
You didn't get a clear answer from the criticism, did you?
Li Shimin's smile vanished, and he gave Wei Zheng a wink.
Wei Zheng stepped forward again...
"Songtsen Gampo, Princess Chang Le is already engaged. Wasn't that clear enough?"
Wei Zheng, no longer aggressive, calmly said, "You are the Zanpu of Tibet. It's none of my business whose wife you covet. In any case, it's your Tibetan royal family that will lose face."
"But if you covet my eldest princess of the Tang Dynasty, you must be prepared to face the iron cavalry of the Tang Dynasty."
"His Majesty's leniency towards you is already an act of mercy."
"If you mention this again and again, we will consider it a provocation by Tibet against our Great Tang!"
Songtsen Gampo's face darkened, but he quickly put on a smile again.
"I have learned a great deal from Qi Su Nong." Songtsen Gampo bowed to Wei Zheng and said, "May I ask who this gentleman is...?"
"Wei Zheng!"
Songtsen Gampo's lips twitched.
Is he a master of empty talk from the start?
You really think highly of me...
"So it's Minister Wei. I had a very pleasant conversation with your uncle Yu. Just a few days ago, he even gave me some 'special products' from the Tang Dynasty."
Wei Zheng returned the greeting and stepped back to his seat.
Songtsen Gampo backed down, and there was nothing more to criticize him for.
"Your Majesty, perhaps my understanding of Tang Dynasty culture is inadequate. I used inappropriate language just now. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me," Songtsen Gampo said, bowing respectfully.
It had to be Wei the troll; with this one move, he managed to make the king of a country admit his mistake.
"It's alright."
Li Shimin waved his hand dismissively: "No one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes. Songtsen Gampo's ability to admit and correct his mistakes is a sign of great wisdom."
However, just when everyone thought Songtsen Gampo would give up, he spoke again...
"Your Majesty, I dare not harbor any improper thoughts about Princess Chang Le, but it is truly unbearable for Songtsen Gampo to have her marry such a mediocre man..."
"As an admirer, I wish to challenge Changsun Chong. I hope His Majesty the Tang Emperor will grant me this small request as a devoted admirer."
Is this never going to end?
Why are they so fixated on Chang Le?
Li Shimin gave Wei Zheng another wink.
Wei Zheng had no choice but to step forward again...
"Songtsen Gampo's devotion is admirable."
Wei Zheng pointed at Changsun Wuji: "You should ask Changsun Sikong about this."
Wei Zheng returned to his position, put his hands in his sleeves, and looked down at his nose as if he were dozing off.
She's not my daughter-in-law, so it's none of my business.
"..."
Changsun Wuji stared wide-eyed.
Why did you go back? Keep arguing with him!
"Lord Changsun."
Songtsen Gampo bowed to Changsun Wuji and said, "I know my behavior may be a bit unreasonable, but please grant Songtsen Gampo's sincere wish."
Fulfill my ass!
Is this even possible?
Are you trying to steal my son's girlfriend by stepping on my son's back?
Changsun Wuji replied coldly, "The imperial court is not a place to discuss matters of the heart!"
"Lord Changsun is mistaken."
Songtsen Gampo shook his head: "Princess Chang Le is the eldest legitimate princess of the Tang Dynasty, and I am the Zanpu of Tibet..."
"Given our respective positions, either of us would fall under the purview of state affairs."
"I have come to the Tang Dynasty to establish diplomatic relations through marriage. Does Lord Changsun not even grant me such a small request...?"
What the hell is that?
The moment Wei Zheng opens his mouth, you become as timid as a good little boy.
Why is it that as soon as I open my mouth, your mouth seems to burst open like a floodgate?
"You, a dignified king, are relentlessly pursuing Princess Chang Le. What is your purpose?"
Changsun Wuji asked with a righteous expression.
"You're wrong again."
Songtsen Gampo grinned and said, "I'm not clinging to Princess Chang Le; I simply admire her."
"Listen carefully, it's admiration..."
Wei Zheng raised his eyelids again and glanced at Changsun Wuji...
That's really stupid.
Someone's pointing their finger at you and trying to steal your daughter-in-law, why don't you go up and give him a good beating!
Given your status as Changsun Wuji, would His Majesty still punish you?
On the contrary, if you slap him like that, the world will praise you, Changsun Wuji, for bravely protecting your daughter-in-law and not fearing the powerful.
It not only enhanced its reputation and national prestige, but also smeared Tibet.
You're turning down such a great opportunity to become famous...
What a pity!
Chang Le is not my daughter-in-law.
No, I need to hurry up and find Shuyu a marriage partner...
Wei Zheng began to daydream.
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