Chapter 1080: Taiwei Jiedu
Chapter 1080 Taiwei Jiedu
When the world is at peace, civil officials are in power.
Civilian officials don’t want to fight, so what’s the point of fighting? They’re not military generals, only military generals like to fight. But the civil servants care about stability, and war is not stable, and war costs money, food, and death.
So Xiao Yu told the emperor very unceremoniously that the Tubo people have already confessed their mistakes and pleaded guilty, so Songzhou no longer needs Qin Lang, let him go back and continue Ding You's filial piety. The imperial court sent an envoy to Songzhou to accept Tubo's plea for peace.
As long as Tubo honestly becomes a vassal of the Tang Dynasty in the future, the imperial court should even give Tubo some comfort. If you want the emperor or the prince to feel wronged, you can take a daughter of Tubo Zanpu back as a concubine, and call Zanpu's son or One or two brothers came to Beijing to be Habayashiro or Guozijiansheng.
Tibetan apologized and paid tribute to gold, silver, cattle and horses, and the imperial court should also reward some silk books, etc. It must show the majesty and grace of the Tang Dynasty.
While Li Shimin was sitting in the hall, his thoughts turned to Gaochang in the Western Region.
Recently, the king of Gaochang, Ju Wentai, has become more and more outrageous. Yugushe, who was beaten by Xue Yantuo from Mobei in the early years, fled to the Western Regions and settled near Gaochang. Mo Hedu and Si Yehu had merits in the first place.
But after the death of Nishu Khan, Yugushe saw that Xinjili's Tongershe was not capable and unstable, so he asked the imperial court for support and asked him to be the Great Khan of the Western Turks. Of course, the imperial court would not agree to this kind of thing. Although you have made some contributions, you are from the East Turks after all. No matter how incompetent he is with Russia, he is also the younger brother of the Western Turks.
It is also in line with the Western Turkic tradition that brothers end up with brothers, and there is no problem with reason and law. Not to mention, when the Nidun and Tongrus brothers helped Datang defeat Mo Hedu and Siyehu Khan, they gave Datang the five countries south of the Tianshan Mountains. After that, they were also loyal to Datang for many years. These years are therefore very peaceful, at least the Silk Road is smooth, which makes Datang's trade more profitable every year.
Not to mention, the mud and the Russian brothers were sweating profusely, and the Tang Dynasty successfully marched into the Western Regions. Over the years, they stationed troops, built cities, built post roads, and beacon towers. In recent years, it has basically been controlled by the Tang Dynasty. How could the court dethrone the Western Turkic Khan who was so obedient and cooperative?
Yu Gushe first wanted to be a profuse khan, and then wanted to be a princess. Of course, Datang still didn't allow it. Although the imperial court promised Xue Yantuo to ask the princess to marry him, that matter was a pitfall. Anyway, Xue Yantuo managed to get together countless herds of cattle, horses and sheep to rush to Lingzhou, but the time was too fast, and countless people died on the way. The receiving officials culled many famished sheep that were on the way and said they were unqualified, and finally said that the number was not enough, which made Xue Yantuo's barbarian men almost send troops south.
Later, the envoy finally persuaded Datang that it was enough to make up the amount, but when they finally made up the amount, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty passed away, and the emperor said that the princess had to keep her filial piety for one year.
When this happened, Xue Yantuo had nothing to do. This is the etiquette of Zhongyuan, okay, wait.
As a result, before the end of the year, the queen of the Tang Dynasty collapsed again, and then the Tang people said that the princess had to keep mourning for the queen for three years.
One year is not over, and three more years are added.
Xue Yantuo people are suffering and cannot tell now, you say Datang is not keeping promises? But this is etiquette, and we cannot make an exception because of you.
After all, Datang didn't say he regretted the marriage, but now he has to keep his filial piety in case of a funeral, and the wedding date is postponed.
Yu Gushi originally thought about marrying a princess of the Tang Dynasty, so even if she is not canonized by the Tang Dynasty as the Western Turkic Khan, but if she marries a princess, there will always be a chance in the future.
Who knew that Datang also flatly refused, so you deserve it?
Yugushe felt insulted.
After all, if it was like before, none of the princesses of the Tang Dynasty would marry and get married, then he would have nothing to say. His cousins Yu Sheshe and Li Simo married the eldest princess of the Tang Dynasty, but they were not married, but Princess Shang. , can be regarded as the door-to-door son-in-law recruited by Datang.
But since Datang agreed to Xue Yantuo's marriage proposal, why not accept him?
Xue Yantuo was still the tribe he was in charge of when he was guarding Mobei, and Yi Nan was just a jin under his hands. Now he has taken over Mobei and is called Khan. His son can marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty, why can't he ?
Datang, isn’t this bullying?
Yu Gushe was very unhappy. It happened that King Gaochang was very dissatisfied because the Tang Dynasty built a new silk road leading to Yanqi and bypassed Gaochang. The two frustrated people felt sorry for each other.
One was for the throne of the Western Turkic Khan, and the other was for the money from the Silk Road trade. These two people are now out of touch.
Even changed the original and added the calendar, plundered the Silk Road merchants, and even attacked Yanqi and Shule who were loyal to the Tang Dynasty.
It is impossible for Datang not to send troops.
Thinking about it this way, Xiao Yu’s remonstrance is not wrong. Compared with Tubo, who has confessed and pleaded guilty, Gaochang and Yugushe, who are still stubborn, are more worthy of sending troops to teach them a lesson.
But the emperor didn't directly make a decision.
Although Xiao Yu and others are old ministers, they are only old ministers who have become officials. Today this is not a court meeting, but a gathering of monarchs and ministers. It coincides with the victory in Jiannan, and it is just a matter of fact.
Actually, Xiao Yu and the others are no longer qualified to dictate such important military affairs.
"Transfer this good news and Qin Lang's plan to Luoyang, the eastern capital, and let's see how the Crown Prince Jian Guo and the assistant ministers of the court make a decision."
Xiao Yu couldn't help frowning, how could such a big matter be pushed to the crown prince?
With the militant character of the crown prince, he must be fully aware of his teacher Qin Lang's military plan, and may even want to lead the army in person.
"Saint?"
"I don't need to talk about my loves. Today, I just invite you to enjoy the flowers and drink tea together. I don't want to talk about the general affairs of the military and the country, so as not to disturb the interest. Let's continue to drink tea and chat!"
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On the same day, several express letters were sent from Chang'an to Luoyang, in addition to forwarding Qin Lang's memorial, there was also a handwritten letter from the emperor to the crown prince.
The emperor told Xiao Yu to let the prince make a decision, but he still wrote a letter to the prince in private.
In the letter, the emperor recalled the old friendship with Qin Qiong, counted Qin Qiong's meritorious deeds, and then talked about Qin Qiong's bereavement.
In addition, Qin Lang was ordered to defend Songzhou when he was in danger.
The emperor suggested that the crown prince should be the crown prince of Jianguo, and ordered Jin to make Qin Lang the chief lieutenant of the three lords. He also suggested that Jiannan's current situation must be guarded by an important minister and general. Qin Qiong had just passed away, and his son, Qin Xun, was young and did not know how to fight, so Qin Lang could be guarded on his behalf.
As for what position Qin Lang will be assigned, and whether or not to fight Tubo, this is up to the prince himself to decide.
This is also a test for the crown prince.
Eastern capital Luoyang.
Eastern Palace, after receiving these letters and reading the letters, the prince frowned and thought for a long time, then summoned his uncle and eldest grandson Wuji, the two discussed for a long time, and eldest grandson Wuji left.
After the morning court the next day, the prince left behind several prime ministers, and several ministers and ministers who held important positions.
"The western capital Chang'an has a sage's decree!"
Chengqian first announced the Songzhou victory and some suggestions from the emperor to the ministers, "Let's discuss it!"
To fight or not to fight?
Should we fight Gaochang or Tubo first, or both?
Will Jiannan send Qin Lang to replace the guard?
While everyone was still surprised, Changsun Wuji stood up and spoke first.
"The sage handed down an edict saying that Wei Gong had made great achievements in attacking Tubo, and he could be promoted to Taiwei. If the minister thinks it is feasible, he should obey the edict."
Xu Jingzong, the assistant secretary of the school, immediately agreed.
This matter was originally the emperor's will, but it was not a direct decree. Now Changsun Wuji and Xu Jingzong both agreed at the beginning, and of course other people have no opinion.
Qin Lang was already the Situ of the Three Dukes, and there was no big difference when he was promoted to Taiwei. After all, although the Three Masters and Three Dukes are in the first rank, they are only honorary titles and have no real power.
Qin Qiong just died of illness, and now Qin Lang is no problem even if he is appointed as a Taiwei. After all, he used to consider the high status of father and son, but now there is no need to consider these things.
Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng are still reflecting at home, thinking behind closed doors, Qin Lang is in Songzhou, Li Ji is in Bingzhou, and only three prime ministers, Changsun Wuji, Ma Zhou, and Li Daliang, are left in the court. Of course, they don't object to Qin Lang's enfeoffment Taiwei.
Therefore, no other ministers objected, and the matter was passed.
Then there was a discussion about whether to send Qin Lang out of Jiannan. They are all hung and have the title of the same chapter.
Originally speaking, Qin Lang, as one of the four assistant ministers arranged by the emperor for the Prince Jian, had no reason to go out of the town of Jiannan, but since the emperor revealed this meaning, of course everyone should consider it.
After some discussion.
Chengqian made a conclusion, "I have already understood the meaning of all loves, so I will remove Wei Guogong from the post of servant and governor of Henan Province, so as to check the school's order and make peace with Zhongshu's family. Served as Jiannan Jiedu envoy, concurrently Jiannandu Zhiyingtian observation and disposal economic envoy, and Ningyuan army envoy, approached the party Xiang Zhuqiang and Ruoshui Xishan Zhuqiang to appease envoys, and led the governor's office of Yizhou Metropolitan Governor's Office and envoys The military governor of Yi, Han, Shu, Song and other twenty-five prefectures..."
The rest of the duties are also removed, and the Lord remains the same.
Qin Lang was dismissed from the positions of Shizhong, Prince Zhanshi, Henan Fuyin, Lingnan Economics Envoy and Jiedu Yunnan, Guizhou Central Xuanfu Economics Envoy, etc. Titled Zhangshi, he left the southwest of the town as a prime minister.
In the long list of official posts, the first one is Jiannan Jiedu Envoy, the second is Jiannan Du Zhiyingtian Observation and Disposal Economic Envoy, the third is Ningyuan Military Envoy, and the fourth is Jiannan Military Envoy. It is the apprehension envoy of Dangxiang, the appeasement of the Qiangs in the Western Mountains, and the post of the governor of Yizhou Metropolitan Government. In fact, the addition of these posts only ensures that Qin Lang can fully represent the imperial court in Jiannan Road. The sum of their duties and powers is actually to guarantee the authority of Jiannan Road Jiedushi.
Chengqian granted his third son Li Yiyao, the king of Hengshan County, the governor of Yizhou, and let Qin Lang be the governor of the governor's office. In fact, it was Qin Lang who had the final say. The authority is great, so a royal county king is specially appointed to lead it remotely.
"Ma Zhou, the servant of Zhongshu, the inspector of the school, presides over the affairs of the province."
The crown prince sat on it with a calm atmosphere, which already made him look like a saint. How could he be the same as the one who caused disaster in Longyou?
Regarding Qin Lang's departure to Jiannan, the ministers in the palace couldn't tell whether the prince was happy or helpless.
(end of this chapter)