Chapter 515 The Tibetan Envoy
"How are you doing with the weights and measures?" Li Chengqian and Li Jue were playing in the Yu Garden. Li Chengqian asked about the recent progress of the weights and measures.
"According to the tools provided by my father, the new weights and measures have been promoted and will replace the original old weights and measures in a short time." Li Jue said.
"Well! I will go to the south in a few days to inspect the local situation. As the crown prince, you will stay in Chang'an to supervise the country." Li Chengqian said.
The problem in the north has been solved. The three small countries on the Liaodong Peninsula have been destroyed. There is no threat in the east.
The Tibetans in the northwest have been defeated and have surrendered again. There is no need to worry about it. As for the outside of the Western Regions.
After the Arabs were beaten, they saw the power of the Tang Dynasty and became more obedient. The Tang Dynasty even established the Persian Governor's Office in Khorasan, the old land of the Sassanid Empire, to manage the affairs of the Persian region and the relationship between the Arabs.
As for whether Peroz would have any conflicts with the Arabs, that was not something he could manage. Anyway, the Khorasan region had been handed over to Peroz for management, and it was his problem to decide what to do.
"Yes! Father! I wonder how long it will take for you to go south this time? Where will you pass through?" Li Jue asked casually.
"Why? Are you trying to find out about my whereabouts? What do you want to do?" Li Chengqian asked.
"I have no other intentions, I am just worried about you, father. I want to know where you are traveling in the south so that the local prefectures can welcome you." Li Jue knelt down hurriedly and explained, fearing that Li Chengqian would misunderstand something.
That would be a disaster, as the drama of deposing the crown prince might be staged at any time.
Although he was a crown prince, he was full of glory. In fact, he was walking on thin ice every day, fearing that if he did not do anything well, he would suffer the thunderous wrath of the emperor.
"Get up! I just said it casually, but you kid took it seriously." Li Chengqian also felt that he was a little suspicious in doing so, maybe he was like this as he got older.
There is no way. Since ancient times, the prince and the emperor have been the closest, but also the most unfamiliar people. No one knows whether a word will lead to a situation where father and son can kill each other.
"Thank you, father!" Li Jue stood up and thanked him, secretly breathing a sigh of relief. He would not take what Li Chengqian just said seriously.
"Sit down! You and I, father and son, have a chat." Li Chengqian pointed to the stone bench in front of him and said.
Li Jue hurried into the pavilion and sat in front of Li Chengqian.
"During the time when I am not in Chang'an, I can rest assured that your uncle and others will assist you in handling government affairs."
"They are all old ministers and are more familiar with handling government affairs than you. You should learn more from them and learn to integrate everything. Don't be too rigid, understand?" Li Chengqian said.
"Your son will remember your father's teachings!" Li Jue said.
A eunuch hurried over from a distance and stopped outside the pavilion.
"Your Majesty! The Tubo envoys request to see Your Majesty!" The eunuch saluted and said.
"I understand, summon them to the Xuanzheng Hall for an audience!" Li Chengqian said.
"Yes!" The eunuch saluted and retreated.
"That's all for today. You can go back first! I have to meet the Tibetan envoy." Li Chengqian said.
"I'll take my leave!" Li Jue stood up, bowed and left, returning to the East Palace.
"Foreign minister, Tibetan envoy Zhong Cong pays homage to the Heavenly Khan! I came to the Tang Dynasty to pay homage and offer tributes on the orders of our Tibetan Zamp." As soon as Li Chengqian entered the Xuanzheng Hall, the Tibetan envoy Zhong Cong immediately bowed.
"No need to bow! Your Zamp is thoughtful!" Li Chengqian came to the throne and sat down.
"Thank you, Heavenly Khan!" Zhong Cong thanked.
"I heard that you Tibetans are a little restless again, and your Tibetan Zamp is planning to send troops from Tibet to attack and occupy Tuyuhun. Is this true?" Li Chengqian questioned.
Recently, Li Chengqian received news that after a period of recuperation, Tubo was unwilling to accept its previous failure and wanted to make a comeback and send troops to cause trouble again.
"This is slander. Tubo has always been law-abiding according to the will of the Heavenly Khan and has never had any undue delusion. Even if there is, it is definitely a rumor made up by some people with psychological problems. It is definitely not the intention of Zamp, let alone the intention of Tubo." "
The wife of our Tubo Zamp Songzan Gampo is the sister of the Heavenly Khan. Tubo and the Tang Dynasty are in-laws. The current Zamp is the grandson of the previous Zamp Songzan Gampo. Zamp is also the grandson of the Heavenly Khan." Zhong Cong said.
This was to remind Li Chengqian that the relationship between him and the Zanpu of Tubo should not be destroyed because of other people's rumors.
Li Chengqian naturally understood, but Tubo, the grandson, did not want to do what a grandson should do, and always wanted to be a grandfather, which was not good.
"Now, who is more wise, your Zanpu or his grandfather?" Li Chengqian said.
"The current Zamp is brave and decisive. He is not as good as his grandfather Songtsen Gampo, but he is diligent in government affairs and listens to suggestions. His subjects dare not deceive him, so he can be regarded as a virtuous monarch."
"The land of Tubo is cold and poor, and there are only poplars and willows in the Luosuo River, and no other plants. South of the Wuhai Lake, there is even snow in midsummer." "
The Zamp people live near water and grass in spring and summer, and move into the city in autumn and winter. They only have toilets and tents, but no houses. The cultural relics and utensils are not even one-tenth of those in China."
However, Tubo has strict laws, and the upper and lower levels work together. Matters are discussed from the bottom up, and everything that benefits the people will be implemented, so Tubo can last for a long time. "
"I heard that your Zamp has been very dishonest recently and has been mobilizing troops frequently. What is he planning to do? "Li Chengqian asked.
Although Tubo was defeated and surrendered, it was still unwilling. Li Chengqian did not relax his surveillance on Tubo. At the same time, he strongly supported Tuyuhun.
Today's Tuyuhun is no longer the same as it used to be. All pro-Tubo forces have been eradicated, and now the entire Tuyuhun is pro-Tang.
"Huitian Khan, I cannot answer this question. I have only come to the Tang Dynasty to pay tribute on the orders of my Zanpu. As for military affairs, I know nothing about them. "Zhong Cong said.
He was just an envoy who was ordered to come to the Tang Dynasty to pay tribute, and he really knew nothing about the actions of the Tibetan Zamp.
Even if he knew, he would not tell Li Chengqian about it. He, Zhong Cong, was a minister of the Tibetan Zamp. Although Tibet was subservient to the Tang Dynasty, he would not reveal any secrets about Tibet.
"You really don't know? Or do you know but don't want to say it?" Li Chengqian said.
"I, an outsider, really don't know." Zhong Cong said.
"Okay, since you don't know, I won't make it difficult for you. However, when you return to Tibet, please bring a message to your Zamp for me." Li Chengqian said.
"Please let the Khan know clearly." Zhong Cong said.
"Go back and tell your Zamp that my 100,000 elite soldiers of the Tang Dynasty are ready to fight at any time. If you Tibetans dare to send troops to Tuyuhun, my 100,000 elite soldiers of the Tang Dynasty will directly attack the city of Qisu." Li Chengqian said.
"Don't worry, Khan, I will definitely convey your words." Zhong Cong said.
Li Chengqian chatted with Zhong Cong for a while and then let Zhong Cong leave.
That day, Li Chengqian treated Zhong Cong and his group with great hospitality and made them feel at home.