Chapter 7 In the seventh chapter, Lu Dongzan asked for marriage, Li Daozong sent his daughter off to Heyuan

In the evening of the next day, Li Shimin gave a banquet in the palace and ordered Tang Jian, Ma Zhou, Yuchi Jingde, Cheng Yaojin and Duan Zhixuan to accompany Lu Dongzan into the palace. Lu Dongzan first entered the Taiji Palace, and when he saw the majestic palaces one after another, he felt infinite envy in his heart, sighed endlessly, and clicked his tongue repeatedly.They entered the Liangyi Hall, and the eunuch led them into their seats one by one.Seeing that Li Shimin hadn't arrived, Yuchi Jingde asked: "Since Lu Xiang has been in the palace, he has been clicking tuts all the time, what's in his heart?"

Lu Dong praised: "Before I came to Beijing to propose marriage, Zanpu built a palace on the Potala Mountain to welcome the princess. I think it has been completed now. However, after seeing the palace here just now, I know that the palace is not simply a few rooms. There is a lot of knowledge in the house. I think, if I can bring a few craftsmen from the capital to build it according to the Chinese style when I return to the country, it will definitely make the princess live more comfortably." Tang Jian said with a smile: "If the emperor agrees to get married, it will not be difficult for you to ask for a few craftsmen."

While speaking, I heard a eunuch outside the door shouting in a drawn-out voice: "The emperor is here." Everyone hurriedly got up to greet them, and saw Li Shimin entering the hall by his father. Li Shimin sat down on the dragon chair in Zhengbei, and also called everyone to sit down.Lu Dongzan had been in Beijing for a long time, and he also learned some Chinese language. He bowed and said, "Thank you, His Majesty, for the banquet." Li Shimin was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "I never thought you would learn to speak Chang'an dialect, okay. You have stayed in Chang'an for a long time, and it seems to be beneficial. Sit down."

According to the protocol system, when foreign monarchs or envoys come to court, and the emperor gives a banquet, the visitors must present their offerings before the banquet begins.Lu Dongzan brought a lot of gifts this time, and because he couldn't see Li Shimin, these gifts have been stored in the guest house.Today, Tang Jian explained the protocol procedures to him in advance, and Lu Dongzan asked his servants to wait outside the hall with gifts.When everyone was seated, they only heard a soft call from Tong Shisheren, and all the people holding the ceremony lowered their heads and walked into the hall with gifts in their hands.The gifts included five thousand taels of red gold, and hundreds of treasures such as ivory, rhino horn, pearls, and stone green. Among the treasures, six agate lamp trees more than three feet high were the most dazzling.

When Li Shimin saw these gifts, there was no expression of joy or anger. When he saw the agate lamp tree, his mind was aroused, and he turned to Tang Jian and said: "In Wei Zheng's "Ten Jianshu", it is said that I am not as good as Zhenguan in recent years. "Since the past few years, there has been a lot of strange things. Rare goods are never far from perfect; rare works can never stop." This is the original saying of his sparse. The agate lamp tree tributed by Tubo can also be included in the list of strange things. tasted." Tang Jian didn't know what to say, Yuchi Jingde interjected: "Wei Zheng's best to be alarmist, follow the emperor's order, I have read "Ten Jian Shu" carefully several times, I always feel that Wei Zheng is good at finding faults. Like a foreign tribute, If it wasn’t for our country asking for it by name, it would not be returned if it was delivered.”

Li Shimin sighed and said, "Jingde, you still can't understand Wei Zhengzhi's heart." When Yuchi Jingde heard Li Shimin's voice, he knew that what he said was not to his liking, so he was frightened and kept silent. Li Shimin didn't want to waste any more words on Yuchi Jingde, and continued: "Tang Qing, these days, Shule, Zhu Jubo, Gantang, and Ninan countries have sent envoys to contribute things. I have been thinking, if China Uneasy, can the tribute envoys from these countries come?" "If China is uneasy, these countries will definitely not send tribute." Tang Jian replied.

"I think that in the history of China, only Qin Shihuang and Han Wudi were the only ones who could calm the world and stabilize the border. Qin Shihuang was tyrannical and innocent, and his son would destroy the country. Han Wudi was arrogant and extravagant, and the country was almost ruined. I raise three feet With the sword, you can control the whole world, lead the barbarians to conquer, and the country is stable, and I think that I am not inferior to these two." Lu Dongzan bowed his head and listened to the interpreter's recitation of Li Shimin's words. When he heard this, he thought Li Shimin was complacent.

However, Li Shimin changed the subject and said: "However, the end of these two people can't protect themselves. Every time I think about this festival, I am often afraid of danger and dare not slack off. Like the agate lamp tree tributed by Tubo, what is it?" Brilliant, if people see it, if they don’t appreciate it, it’s not human. People love to enjoy, and this kind of thing that is at your fingertips is not a temptation, it is firmly in front of you, how will you take it? At this point, Li Shimin squinted at Yuchi Jingde, and continued, "I'm expressing my feelings after seeing something today. I still hope that all the ministers will be as straightforward as Wei Zheng, so that they can reconcile each other. If you only promote the beauty and hide the evil, let's make progress together." Flattery, the country's peril is just around the corner."

Lu Dongzan nodded as he listened, he never thought that Li Shimin could talk about state affairs so calmly when giving a banquet, let alone that when the Tang Dynasty was so prosperous, its monarchs and ministers could still be so vigilant.He got up and cupped his hands and said: "I listened to what His Majesty said just now, and suddenly remembered a little story, I want to tell Your Majesty and all the adults, I wonder if I can say it?" Li Shimin said: "Okay, if you dare to tell a little story in front of me, this little story must be unusual. Tell me." "On our plateau, there is a kind of rock eagle, which feeds on small animals in the mountains. It is used to walking through the rocks. One day it saw a vulture soaring high in the sky. How can I get food at such a high altitude?" The vulture replied: "I inspect the sky, within a hundred miles, I have a panoramic view. Why do I have nothing to eat?" High, useless energy?'"

After hearing this story, Li Shimin and others felt that there was nothing new about it.In Zhuang Zhou's "Xiaoyaoyou", the Kunpeng migrated to Nanming and hit the water for three thousand miles, and it soared up to ninety thousand miles, while the scorpion and Xuejiu laughed among the tents.What Lu Dongzan said is not as wonderful as what Zhuang Zhou said. Lu Dongzan saw that there was no movement after hearing them, so he went on to say: "An envoy was sent from the Tocharian Kingdom. This person traveled far and wide. The capital of the Tang Dynasty. He told me that before he came to the capital of the Tang Dynasty, he always thought that the Great Qin Dynasty was the most prosperous and powerful. Who knew that there was a huge gap between it and the Tang Dynasty. For example, the nobles in the Great Qin Senate, The things he enjoys in his daily life are not even as good as a carriage driver in Chang'an City. I didn't believe it at the time, but after seeing it with my own eyes these days, I believe what I said. From this point of view, I can't be like a vulture Flying high and seeing far, you can only shrink back in the mountains like a rock eagle."

Li Shimin Fang Wuludong praised Tang for turning a corner to exaggerate Tang, so he smiled and said: "I said just now that you should not conceal evil and praise beauty. How can I say it when you praise it so much?" Lu Dongzan clasped his hands again and said: "I have just heard what your majesty said, and I deeply understand that there is a reason for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. Your majesty is at the height of the temple, and you are always cautious. It is normal for foreign countries to pay tribute. You can draw inferences from one instance and remind others to be vigilant. Your Majesty, all countries are not afraid of dangers and distances. In fact, they all come here because they yearn for the style of Tang Dynasty. As your Majesty said, if you blindly threaten other countries with force, what you get in return is only short-lived. Flattering, not sincerely convincing. From Zanpu onwards, all people yearn for the Tang style, and this is why." Li Shimin stared at Lu Dongzan for a moment, and once again felt that it was rare for Tubo to have such a man, so he motioned him to sit down and said, "You are right. The main means of diplomatic relations is not to coerce other countries, but to use morality as the main means." Lord, well, let those who have made contributions retreat, it’s time to start the banquet.” Because Yuchi Jingde and others were present today, the "Town Cellar Spring" wine was served at the banquet, Li Shimin raised a cup to signal for everyone to drink.Li Shimin was not good at drinking, so he only took a few small sips.Nalu Dongzan was grateful, took the cup and drank it all in one gulp, he was so overwhelmed by the alcohol that his face quickly turned red and he even coughed violently several times. Li Shimin asked: "It's cold on the plateau and you should drink strong wine. Don't you know how to drink it?" "I'm too weak to drink." "So, just like me, drink slowly, and let Jingde and Zhixuan drink to their heart's content." Li Shimin spoke softly, full of concern, which moved Lu Dongzan even more. Because it was a banquet given by the emperor, Yuchi Jingde and Duan Zhixuan couldn't be as casual as drinking together in a private house, they seemed cautious in front of Li Shimin.On the scene, people picked up food and drank wine in order. According to the regulations, after three rounds of drinking, Li Shimin would get up and leave the banquet. Li Shimin was very interested and took the initiative to talk to Lu Dongzan: "Can you have such a banquet on the plateau?" "The climate on the plateau is extremely cold, and it is difficult to grow fruits and vegetables. In terms of the abundance of food, it is absolutely inferior to the middle land." "The king of Tubo was only thirteen years old when he came to the throne in the third year of Zhenguan. How could he have the ability to dominate the plateau? Another example is to move the capital of the country to Luoyang, which requires extraordinary courage. The Tubo kingdom has achieved such success, probably with your careful assistance Does it matter?" "Your Majesty, Tubo's achievements today are all thanks to Zanpu." Lu Dongzan said as he stood up, then cupped his hands and said to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, I think that the age of a person has little to do with the size of his achievements. A mediocre man spends time in vain, and he will remain unknown when he grows old; but a great achiever will show up at a young age. When Zanpu came to the throne, he was only thirteen years old, but he was able to gather more than ten thousand men and horses to unify Plateau. My heart is sincerely convinced, and I follow Zanpu to do my best. This shows the ability of Zanpu. This situation is also reflected in Your Majesty. I heard that His Majesty was able to break the siege of Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty and save Gaozu when he was eighteen years old. In the midst of thousands of armies, he also helped Gaozu win the world, so that the heroes of the world came back, like General Cheng and General Yuchi, who all came from the enemy camp to join His Majesty, so it can be seen that heroes are young." Lu Dongzan's words are both modest and respectful Abandoned Zong's ability to praise, and praised Li Shimin, which made Li Shimin very happy. Seeing that Lu Dongzan was slightly complacent, Ma Zhou couldn't help teasing: "After Tubo ruled the plateau, Prime Minister Lu will take care of everything every day. I don't know one thing. There is no written language in Tubo so far. I don't know when Prime Minister Lu passed orders. Is that enough?" Lu Dongzan understood Ma Zhou's intentions and knew that he was laughing at Tubo's lack of writing and thought he was a barbarian, so he calmly replied: "What Dr. Ma said is reasonable. Up to now, Tubo has no writing, which has indeed brought about a lot of inconvenience. Zanpu also said many times. It needs to be created. However, the affairs of the world are said to be simple and simple, and complex to complex, which is hidden in the hearts of the people. Since His Majesty came to power in the Tang Dynasty, the promotion of Qingming politics is actually to simplify the complex. There is no written language in Tubo. There is no need to trouble when governing, dictation is enough, everyone has their own experience.” Lu Dongzan originally wanted to praise Li Shimin again, but after this comparison, it seems that Tubo’s politics is clearer than that of Tang Dynasty, which is a bit too much. Li Shimin didn't think about it deeply, he laughed and said: "Lu Dongzan, you are so eloquent, you Zanpu didn't send you here in vain." Li Shimin is in a very good mood today, and it is also due to Lu Dongzan's words that day. Lu Dongzan mentioned the abandonment of Zong Zong and praised the marriage with the Niboluo Kingdom and the Tang Dynasty.Such a thoroughfare from Chang'an to Niboluo obviously aroused Li Shimin's interest. He said to Tang Jian and Ma Zhou: "What Tang Qing, Ma Qing, and Lu Dongzan just said has a lot of meaning. There is only one way to go to the west for the envoys of the country. If Tang and Tibet get married, they will have a thoroughfare from Chang'an to Luoxi for more than 6,000 miles, and then cross the ridge to reach Nibala. , and Persia. In this way, my country has the "Towering Khan Road" in the north, the "Silk Road" in the west, the convenience of boats in the east, and the "Tang and Tibetan Road" in the south. The road is clear." Tang Jian and Ma Zhou didn't think of this festival, but when Li Shimin reminded them, they immediately understood.Tang Jian said: "Your Majesty has a high-rise building, which is difficult for ordinary people. Once such a passage is opened, another road for tribute will be added. If this road is opened early, Qu Wentai will not be able to live with rare goods, and will often threaten our country by blocking the road." Lu Dongzan devoted himself to asking for marriage, but he never thought that Tang and Fan would have such wonderful things after getting married.He couldn't help admiring Li Shimin even more. Fang Wu's monarch had a long-term vision, and his Zanpu was inferior to him on this point.He said sincerely: "Your Majesty has a far-sighted vision and can know long-term things. This is the blessing of the Tang Dynasty and the people of Tubo. Your Majesty, when I came to Beijing, I praised Pu Yan. Waiting for the Tang Dynasty. If the "Tang and Tibetan Way" is opened, the country will set up post stations along the way and send people to maintain the post road for many years. The opening of the road will not only benefit the Tang Dynasty, but also the country. A few days ago Seeing Hou Shangshu's expedition to Gaochang, he was very appreciative of the emperor's move. Na Qu Wentai had benefited greatly from the Tang Dynasty's favor and benefited from the access to the Western Regions. He should not rely on his geographical advantages and block the roads to threaten the Tang Dynasty. Hou Shangshu led the heavenly soldiers to the expedition. I will definitely be able to destroy Gaochang in one fell swoop, and I really feel unworthy for Qu Wentai in my heart." Li Shimin understood what Lu Dongzan meant, and thought that it would be fine if this person could respond quickly, but what is rare is that he has a long-term vision and careful thinking.Among the envoys from various countries who have been in Beijing for many years, this talent is the leader. He couldn't help but praise: "Lu Dongzan, it is really not easy for you to conquer Gaochang with your foreign body and knowledge. I hope that after Tang and Tibet get married, you will succeed As you said." "After I return to the country, I will tell Zanpu about your majesty's benevolent heart. In my life, I will definitely maintain the friendship between Tang and Tibet." Lu Dongzan said this with sincerity, and finally abandoned his ancestors to get Zan and Lu Throughout his life, Dongzan worked hard to maintain the friendly relationship between Tang and Tibet, and always regarded himself as a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin nodded, turned to Tang Jian and said, "Tang Qing, you convey my will to Yousi and confer on Lu Dongzan as the General of the Right Guard. After the order is completed, it can be sealed in court at the court." When envoys from foreign countries came to the capital to congratulate them, the Tang Dynasty often conferred official positions on the envoys.The added official position often depends on the size of the country and the status of the envoy in the country.For example, Li Shimin conferred Lu Dongzan as the Great General of the Right Guard today, and his rank was the third rank, and he would not grant it to foreigners easily. This shows that Li Shimin attaches great importance to Lu Dongzan. Envoys from foreign countries were proud to be awarded the official position of the Tang Dynasty. Lu Dong Zanting was naturally overjoyed when he heard that such a high official position was awarded to him.He got up hastily, then knelt down to thank En, and no longer called himself "my humble servant", but called himself "minister". Li Shimin called Qi Ping, and said with a smile: "From now on, your servants are not only Tubo Zanpu, but also me. You are in Tubo, and you can always think of the great friendship between Tang and Tubo. I am very relieved. Ludong Zanpu , I don’t just love you, there is another good thing here, please thank you quickly.” Lu Dongzan knelt down to thank him, raised his head and said: "Your Majesty treats me like this, it is a great thing, I dare not look at Shu." "Haha, you still don't know what I want to reward you, so you just refuse it? Lu Dongzan, you have been begging for Zanpu's marriage so hard. After staying in the capital for many days, don't you think about your own affairs?" "It is the duty of a minister to act for Zanpu." "Forget it, you don't need to guess too much. Zanpu asked to marry the princess, and I agreed today. What I said now is to give you a good thing." Lu Dongzan was overjoyed when he heard Li Shimin's marriage proposal, but he didn't hear the second half of Li Shimin's words. He kowtowed to the ground to thank him, remembering that he had come to Beijing after all the hardships and waited for many days, and finally succeeded in pleading.With mixed feelings in my heart, I couldn't help crying and weeping with joy. Li Shimin didn't know Lu Dongzan's turbulent mood at this time, and thought he was very excited when he heard that there was a reward, so he smiled and said: "Get up. Tang Qing, it seems that people are in good spirits on happy occasions. Lu Dongzan is so calm." People, it is inevitable. Princess Langya entered the palace a few days ago, and her granddaughter Duan accompanied her. I saw that this girl looks upright, and is knowledgeable and reasonable. She can be a good match for Lu Dongzan. I intend to give this girl to Lu Dongzan For a wife." Lu Dongzan was still standing at the table at this time, excited by the emperor's permission to get married, unaware that the emperor had chosen a wife for him.Seeing that Lu Dongzan was at a loss, Tang Jian said anxiously: "Mr. Lu, don't hurry up and thank you! The emperor promised you the granddaughter of Princess Langya as his wife. It is a great joy." Only then did Lu Dongzan know what Li Shimin was talking about, and he calmed down at this moment, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I thank the emperor for his kindness, but this must never happen." Everyone present was shocked, Yuchi Jingde yelled: "Why...why are you so ignorant? How can you refuse the emperor's kindness?" Lu Dongzan continued: "I already have a wife in my country, who was hired by my parents. I dare not see the daughter of the emperor's relatives, so I abandon my wife. If you do this, it is unfilial. Moreover, the emperor has promised to get married. However, Zanpu has not seen the face of the princess, how can the attendant marry first? If the minister does this, it is unrighteous." Li Shimin said: "Polygamy is also a human relationship. What's more, Zanpu wants Princess Nipoluo, and then comes to Tang Dynasty to ask for a marriage. If you marry Tang girl again, I understand that he will not blame you." Helplessly, Lu Dongzan's heart was as firm as iron. In the end, he knelt down on the ground again, begging Li Shimin to take back his life. Yuchi Jingde, Cheng Yaojin, and Duan Zhixuan had a lot of contact with Lu Dongzan these days, and thought that he was an open-minded and open-minded master, but they didn't expect how stubborn he was in this matter today, and he turned out to be a mother-in-law. Li Shimin didn't expect that Lu Dongzan would be so determined, so he persuaded him a few more words, and finally asked: "You refused my kindness, won't you regret it later?" "I don't regret it, but I will always be blessed by the Holy Grace." "Well, it seems that you are indeed a loyal person, well, I will help you." Li Shimin sighed again, "Those who are capable and loyal, Lu Dongzan is an example. I also thought of Brother Shi Xin who passed away. Alas, if he can live to this day, I don’t know how many earth-shattering things he can accomplish. Well, if you have any wishes, once you say it, if I can achieve it, I will definitely not let you Frustrated." Lu Dongzan hastily rejected Li Shimin's proposal of marriage just now, and he was still a little nervous, for fear that he would cause the emperor's wrath and ruin the event.Hearing Li Shimin's exclamation about loyalty, his heart just fell into his stomach, knowing that he hit the right threshold by mistake.Seeing Li Shimin asking himself again, he had a calculation in his heart, and he said to Li Shimin: "I thank the emperor again. I still have a wish, but I think it is too abrupt, and I am afraid that your majesty will be embarrassed." Li Shimin smiled and said: "What I say is naturally a promise, so you don't need to provoke me further, just say it." "My wish is to visit a beautiful and virtuous princess for Zanpu. I heard that Li Jinyan, the daughter of Rencheng King Daozong, is well-educated and upright, and she will be in her boudoir. I ask Your Majesty to give this daughter to Zanpu." "Oh, I thought it was a big and difficult task. I promised Tang and Fan a marriage, so naturally I had to choose a good female partner, Zanpu. Since you called the name, I agreed to you. I also heard about this woman's talent, so I will Give her the title of Princess Wencheng, and Daozong can escort this girl into Tubo." Ludong Zan thought day and night that he wanted to visit a good princess for Zanpu. This matter weighed heavily on his heart like a huge rock, making him unable to think about food and drink, and could not sleep at night.Unexpectedly, the first time I begged Li Shimin today, Li Shimin agreed easily.He was very happy and ecstatic in his heart, bowed to the ground, and said: "I am deeply grateful to the emperor Long En." Li Jinyan didn't know that she had become Princess Wencheng at this time. At that time, she was still preaching scriptures to several nuns in Fashou Temple.She was still immersed in the Dharma, when Xiu Er suddenly came over in a hurry, and whispered in her ear, "The lord called someone to invite Miss, and let Miss go back to the residence to listen to the imperial decree." Li Jinyan was puzzled when she heard the word "Imperial Decree", but she knew the importance of the matter, so she got up and bowed to all the nuns, "My father is calling, and the little girl will go first." She hurried back, Li Daozong had already arranged the incense case in the middle hall, and the two knelt down to listen to the order.The imperial decree is not long, and it mainly has two contents: one is to designate Li Jinyan as Princess Wencheng, and to be praised by Tubo Zanpu Qizong; Departure on the nineteenth day of the first lunar month in the fifteenth year of Zhenguan. This news immediately shocked Li Daozong's whole family.Li Daozong kowtowed to Xie En calmly, and then looked sideways at Li Jinyan, only to see two lines of clear tears streaming down his fair face, and looking behind him, headed by Mrs. Liu, they all stood there stunned in astonishment. The eunuch handed the imperial decree to Li Daozong, and said: "King Rencheng, Ling Ai was given the title of Princess Wencheng. This is the emperor's grace. According to the system, Princess Wencheng and King Rencheng must meet with the emperor to thank the emperor." Li Daozong agreed and sent the eunuch out of the house.When he turned around and returned to the central hall, he saw that the hall was already in chaos, Mrs. Liu fainted on the ground, and everyone was rushing to help them, it was a mess.Looking at Li Jinyan again, she still stayed there, not saying a word. Li Daozong asked people to carry Liu into the back hall first, and sent people to call the doctor to come for treatment.He walked up to Li Jinyan again and called out, "Yan'er, what's wrong with you?" Li Jinyan turned around, and cried "Wow" just now, and then fell into Li Daozong's arms, twitching all over, crying endlessly.Li Daozong held his petite daughter in his arms, thinking that her daughter would be thousands of miles away in the future, and it would be difficult to see her in a hurry. The tenderness in his heart also surged, and tears flowed out of his eyes. After a long time, Li Daozong helped Li Jinyan into a chair, and asked someone to fetch wet wipes for him to wipe his tears.Faced with each other, father and daughter were speechless and choked with so many thoughts in their hearts that they didn't know where to start. At this moment, Xiu'er came over and said timidly, "My lord, my concubine has woken up." Li Daozong nodded, looked at Li Jinyan and said, "Yan'er, let's go see your mother." Li Jinyan shook her head and sighed: "My daughter is in a state of disarray at this moment. If she sees her mother, she will cry again, which will only add to her grief. It's okay if she doesn't see her again. Xiu'er, go and serve me by my mother's bed." Xiuer took the order to leave. Li Jinyan sighed again, and said: "Father, as the saying goes, 'a beauty is not blessed', and my daughter has given a lot of false fame in the capital. Is this a reward?" Li Daozong also sighed: "Oh, the emperor didn't see through the wind in advance, the imperial decree was issued so abruptly that there was no room for reincarnation. Yan'er, you might as well take Xiu'er out for a while, so that the emperor can't find it. I will contact Xiaogong and others to plead before the emperor, and I will bring this matter back." At this moment, Li Jinyan's mind suddenly flashed the scene on Gaogang that day, and the straight and radiant eyes of the Tubo Xiangguo made her unforgettable.At this time, she didn't expect that this was a premeditated matter, and she thought that there was a definite plan in the dark.Thinking of this, she shook her head and said, "Father, the world is so big, could it be the land of the king? How can you disobey the emperor's imperial decree? For the sake of the little girl, the whole family was disturbed, and even the father was punished by the emperor, and the whole family was involved. Unwise." "So, Yan'er, do you want to obey the imperial edict?" "Father, it is the emperor's national policy to let my daughter marry to a remote place in Tubo. However, my daughter is separated from her family from now on, and she is absolutely unwilling. But, the emperor's golden words are irresistible." When she said this, tears suddenly burst into tears. It flowed down again, sobbing, "If the emperor agrees to take back his life, let alone losing the title of Princess Wencheng, he will demote his daughter to a commoner. As long as she can be with her father and mother, she will be willing. But my daughter thinks so, Can the emperor agree? He will definitely not agree. Besides, even if the daughter does not go, there must be a daughter in the clan to go, if this is the case, will the father be able to face the clan calmly in the future?" From what his daughter said just now, Li Daozong discovered for the first time that she had such a meticulous mind and decisive decision, even at such a young age, given time, she was determined to be an extraordinary woman.At this time, Li Daozong sighed why Yan'er didn't take the body of a man again in his heart. If so, it can be said that there are successors in the family.He was thinking wildly here, and suddenly remembered that he had to go to the palace to thank Li Shimin, so he said: "Yan'er, it's getting late, we have to go to the palace to thank you. Our father and daughter met the emperor, and we understood it with reason and acted accordingly." Let’s try to get this matter over.” Li Jinyan thought for a while, but finally couldn't do it, so she got up and entered the room to fix her makeup, ready to enter the palace. Li Shimin met Li Daozong and his daughter in Liangyi Hall.At this time, he was concentrating on writing his favorite work in the palace. After Li Daozong and his daughter entered the palace, they saluted Li Shimin. Li Shimin raised his eyes and saw Li Jinyan was so beautiful, he was extremely shocked. He thought that Lu Dongzan really had eyesight, and he begged such a good girl to leave. A strange feeling appeared in his heart. At this time, Li Daozong uttered words of thanks. Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "Forget it, what are you thankful for? The marriage between Tang and Tibetans was for the sake of the country's interests, not for personal happiness. When Wang Zhaojun went out of the fortress, historians and scholars of literature lamented it tragically. Yan'er, can you understand what I'm saying?" It's not easy to work hard and be wronged to accept the order." Li Daozong said: "Your Majesty, Yan'er is too young after all, can I be replaced by someone else?" Li Shimin shook his head and said: "How can the country's important affairs be changed day and night? Daoist, it's not because my heart is as hard as iron, but I have already agreed to the Tubo's Lu Dongzan, and I have issued an imperial decree to know the world. If I change people, others will say I There is no faith in what you say." Li Shimin's tone was soft, he did not use imperial power to suppress people, and he was sincere. "Your Majesty." Li Jinyan, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke. Hearing this euphemistic and soft voice, a smile appeared on Li Shimin's face: "Yan'er, I named you Princess Wencheng. From now on, you are my daughter, and you can call me Emperor Father." "Your Majesty," Li Jinyan asked without changing his words, "The country was in dire straits when Zhaojun left the fortress. Our dynasty is so powerful, why do we continue to use the policy of making peace? My daughter has read all the history and the stories of the current dynasty. The barbarians are obedient, and they have to be strong themselves. The policy of marriage is only for a moment, and if the forces of the two sides rise and fall, they will often put the marriage aside, and the women who go to the marriage will suffer. Your Majesty, there are many in my court. Advisers, like Wei Zheng, Ma Zhou, etc., can't they speak to His Majesty?" Li Daozong felt that what his daughter said was too straightforward, so he reprimanded: "Yan'er, in front of the emperor, don't speak nonsense." Li Shimin was not angry at all. He walked up to Li Jinyan and said kindly: "Yan'er, let me take a good look at you. I didn't expect you to be beautiful and knowledgeable. You are worthy of being a member of my Li family. You are right. The policy of marriage was a helpless move at first, but in our dynasty, the country is powerful, and it seems that there is no need to use the policy of marriage. However, at the end of the Sui Dynasty, the country was disintegrated, and the four barbarians were staring at each other. If I use Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to force the Quartet by force It can achieve results, but the country is ruined. This will cost a lot of money and food, and will make the people more exhausted. In order to recuperate the country, I have used many strategies to settle the barbarians, including marriage, which is actually the best strategy. Yaner, I know that you have left your hometown In a foreign country, with no relatives, it must be very painful. However, I think it is worthwhile to exchange your suffering alone for the stability of the people in the world." Li Shimin's voice is soft, like a generous father patiently persuading his beloved daughter. Li Jinyan responded gratefully at this time, and said: "Your Majesty, the little girl understands these principles after reading the books of sages." Li Shimin went on to say: "Tubo's rise to prominence on the plateau these years is all thanks to this young Zanpu's heroism. If he provokes our country, what fear do I have? The last time Hou Junji led the army to fight head-on, this is the case. However, this Zanpu wholeheartedly shows his favor to the Tang Dynasty and is eager to be friendly with our country. It can be seen that he has a long-term vision and is a true hero. If he can do this, why should I reject him thousands of miles away and increase a powerful enemy? Yaner, you are talented and beautiful Shuangquan, can be a good match, the daughter of the Central Plains marrying a foreign country, it is still very effective in the future harmony and friendship. Like Princess Yicheng of the former Sui Dynasty, she even instigated several khans to marry her for the sake of her Yang family's personal anger. The Great Tang was an enemy, and he forgot the righteousness that benefited the common people in the middle land, and ended up in disgrace. My daughter of the Li family will never follow in the footsteps of Princess Yicheng. When you go to Tubo, you must work hard to make Tang and Tubo friendly. Yan Son, can you listen to my advice?" By now, Li Jinyan knew that it was absolutely impossible for Li Shimin to take back his life.She glanced at her father standing beside her again, with mixed feelings in her heart, and tears flowed from her eyes again.She bowed to Li Shimin and said: "My little girl can use this body to repay the kindness of the Li family and benefit the people of the country. Even if she is smashed to pieces, she will never regret it." Li Shimin leaned over to help her up, and said with a smile: "As I said just now, this Zanpu is only twenty-five years old. He has expanded a large territory with his own strength. He is really an unborn figure. You will marry me as a princess of a country." , he will treat each other differently and love you more. It is a beautiful thing in human relations for you to be a bride, so how can you say that you will be smashed to pieces?" Li Jinyan bowed again and said: "Your Majesty, when my daughter left the country, I wanted to ask for something. I wonder how the dowry will be paid for this trip?" Li Shimin smiled and said to Li Daozong: "Daozong, the girl is outgoing, look at Yan'er, she can't wait to get a dowry money now." He turned to Li Jinyan and said, "Tubo is very important, don't let her underestimate our country. I have Make a decree to Yousi that when you get married, your dowry should be twice as much as a princess' dowry." "The little girl wants makeup. Tubo is too far away from the capital, can you bring more things from the homeland and craftsmen?" Li Shimin naturally agreed.When Princess Wencheng made the trip, Li Shimin used gold Sakyamuni Buddha statues, treasures, gold and jade bookcases, 360 volumes of classics, and various gold and jade ornaments as dowry.There are also a variety of cooking foods, various drinks, golden saddles and jade bridles, brocades with patterns such as lions, phoenixes, trees, and treasures, three hundred kinds of divination classics, clear lessons for distinguishing good from evil, and sixty kinds of works on construction and technology. , 100 kinds of medical prescriptions for 404 diseases, 5 kinds of diagnostic methods, and 6 kinds of medical equipment.Princess Wencheng also carried five grains and turnip seeds, accompanied by various craftsmen and maids, carried the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha on a car, and traveled with a team of mules and horses carrying treasures, silk, clothes and daily utensils.Li Shimin knew that Li Jinyan did this because she wanted to see more artifacts and people from her home country, so as not to feel alone. Li Shimin was very happy to learn that Li Jinyan loved calligraphy and worshiped Chu Suiliang as his teacher, and gave her the three book treatises he had just written on the spot. Li Daozong's father and daughter had finished thanking each other, so they said goodbye and left.Li Shimin looked at Li Jinyan's back, and was at a loss in his heart: such a talented and beautiful daughter of the Li family married Tubo far away, and let her Zanpu abandon Zong Zan and get a big advantage out of thin air. The nineteenth day of the first lunar month in the fifteenth year of Zhenguan was the day when Princess Wencheng left Chang'an for Tubo.As a marriage envoy, Li Daozong led a mighty convoy out of Jinguangmen and headed west. Tang Jian, Yuchi Jingde, Duan Zhixuan, He Jiluo and Dou Gong bid farewell to Lu Dongzan in front of the Golden Light Gate.Lu Dongzan bowed to them one by one to thank them with a happy face because he had completed the mission. Yuchi Jingde smiled and said: "Lu Xiang, the emperor bestowed the marriage of Princess Wencheng on Zanpu, you are the first one. After you return to China this time, Zanpu will reward you for promotion, you are really proud." Lu Dongzan bowed again, and said: "This time I entered the Tang Dynasty, I finally visited Princess Wencheng for my lord, which can be said to have completed my mission. However, what makes me most proud is that I got to know all of you. After today's farewell, mountains and rivers will last forever. Goodbye is not easy, but I will miss all of you from time to time. General Yuchi, you once said that you would go to the highlands for a visit, and I will wait in the empty room on the highlands, looking forward to your early arrival every day." Lu Dongzan's words were sincere, which made everyone's heart skip a beat. He Jiluo took out six eagle mouth incense and presented them to Lu Dongzan. Lu Dongzan took the incense, stared at He Jiluo and said, "Jiluo, you came to Tubo in trouble at that time, and we got to know each other. Unexpectedly, a good story about the friendship between Tang and Tubo came from you. Now you are a native of the Tang Dynasty. , is also a native of Tubo, and both countries are your hometown. I am thinking about it, and I am looking forward to your arrival every day." Everyone hugged each other and said goodbye. The marching route of the marriage-giving team is to leave Chang'an City, go west to Guanzhong, pass through Dazhen Pass, Weitao River Valley, and then arrive at Qinghai Lake, which is the territory of Tuyuhun. After a short rest, the team goes south to the river. source.At this time, Qi Zong Nongzan is ready to marry, and he will meet Princess Wencheng at the source of the river. Amidst the sound of rumbling cars and battles, Princess Wencheng swayed in the felt car, and through the small window, she could see the scenery outside the window.After crossing the Xianyang Bridge, she continued along the north bank of the Weishui River to Mawei Station and Wugong Station, and then passed through the vast fertile soil of Zhouyuan and Fengxiang, the ancient capital of Qin State in the Spring and Autumn Period.After that, she entered Longshan again and crossed the Great Earthquake Pass. In this way, she sadly left the Eight Hundred Li Emperor State in Guanzhong where she was born. On the westbound road, Princess Wencheng gazed at the scenery outside the window, and the sadness of leaving home gradually intensified with the sound of the rumbling cars.She thought of her mother who had almost lost weight due to her daughter being far away these days, the brothers and sisters who lived together day and night, and the beautiful mountains and rivers around Chang'an. These will only become good memories in the future, and it will be difficult to see them again. Every time she thinks of this, she can't help but shed tears, Xiu'er beside her at first offered a few words of comfort, but thinking of her own situation like a young lady, she couldn't help but shed tears along with her. Gradually, the desolate scenery in the northwest was gradually seen in front of me. At a glance, there were few green plants and more yellow mounds.Every time the wheel turns, it is one step closer to Tubo.With tears in her eyes, Princess Wencheng thought about two questions many times: what is the appearance and temperament of this Zanpu?What kind of scenery is the landscape of Tubo? When the marriage-granting team passed through various states and counties, the governors and county magistrates warmly greeted and sent them off according to the regulations of the imperial court.The convoy entered the ground of Tuyuhun on this day, and all the stations were warmly entertained, and every other day's journey, there was a temporary hotel specially built for Princess Wencheng.Such an arrangement was naturally an order from Nuohebo, King of Tuyuhun, and his wife, Princess Honghua. 诺曷钵及弘化公主在其东都伏俟城专程迎候文成公主。 文成公主欲去伏俟城，沿途须经过赤岭及倒淌河两处所在。 赤岭因其山石皆为赤色而得名，当夏日之时，这里的山北坡绿草青青，花儿金黄，而登上山顶，即会感受到夹有寒意的西北风，从南坡向南望去，那里是望不到边际的茫茫草山，白白的雪线横在空中。行人到了这里，须舍车乘马。文成公主那日登上山顶，立即感受到赤岭南北的不同风光，再向前看，吐蕃都城逻些不知又要越过多少山岭才能到达；再往后看，那里近处的景物也模模糊糊。再看前面草枯云惨，雪峰连绵，其思乡的愁绪与今后的不可知等思虑一起涌上心头，她禁不住又流下泪来。传说中，李世民赐给她一面日月宝镜时说，若她想念家乡和家人时，可以从宝镜中看到。她这时拿出宝镜观看，然镜中难见故乡，唯有自己的泪眼和愁容。于是，她愤而将日月宝镜摔到南坡下，从此，赤岭因而改变了名称，名为“日月山”。 下了日月山再南行二十余里，就见一条小河横亘在面前。奇怪的是，这条小河不像其他河流随地势自西向东流淌，而是自东向西逆流。文成公主经过此地后，后来当地人说此水系文成公主下日月山后所流淌的眼泪所致，以示对大唐将自己远嫁异国的幽怨，名之为倒淌河。 日月山与倒淌河凝聚了文成公主心中的郁闷，她到了伏俟城见了弘化公主这位宗室姐姐，二人携手同游青海湖，她的心情方才有所转变。 伏俟城在青海湖西十里处。弘化公主见文成公主眉宇间的愁容，她是过来的人儿，明白妹妹此时心境，就禀明李道宗，让赐婚队伍在伏俟城多停一些日子，以宽慰妹妹的心境。李道宗一路上见女儿茶饭不思，正是无计可施的时候，自然连连答应。这日正是初春时节，刺骨的寒风已然缓和。她们同坐一辆车儿，缓缓出城到青海湖游玩。 青海湖古称西海，相传是周穆王和西王母相会的地方。这片蔚蓝色的湖泊，连绵数百里之遥。湖水的岸边，有丛生的灌木，以及连片的野草，这些野草一直延伸到远处的雪山去，使白色的雪山与青蓝色的湖水相连，煞是好看。当湖面无风之时，水平如镜。湖中盛产鳇鱼，其形如纺锤；其西北角的布哈河入湖处，有两座小岛东西对峙，统称鸟岛，每年春天时，十万余只斑头雁、鸬鹚、风头潜鸭、云雀、海鸥等鸟儿来此繁衍生息，至秋离去，当冬雪飘飘时，美丽的天鹅又来此越冬。 文成公主观此美景，叹道：“姐姐，这里的风景果然与中土迥异。似乎天更高蓝，水更清纯，只是人烟稀少，不似中土繁华。” 弘化公主笑道：“我知道妹妹潜心向佛，远离尘嚣，岂不是你之最愿吗？” “唉，妹妹我虽粗研佛理，然悟性愚钝，难解佛陀之宏旨。像此次出京，越行越难，竟然难脱困厄。姐姐呀，你看雪山那面，到底有什么在等待妹妹呢？” 弘化公主一拍文成公主之肩，轻笑道：“他在那面等着你呢。小妹子，你一路慢慢行走心中不急，人家在那边却是度日如年。我听说他在逻些已为你建好宫殿，且带领从人沿途为你修整道路，如今已在河源之处等候。这些日子，他日日遣人来问你的行程。得君如此，夫复何求？” 文成公主不禁羞涩起来，一丝红晕染红了脸庞。她嗔道：“姐姐，瞧你，就会说些疯话。妹妹为国和亲，身不由己，连对方的一点信息都不知，心里正不是滋味，你还在这里取笑我。” “哈哈，妹妹，我知道你的心思。敢是怕嫁给一个丑八怪和粗陋的人吧？你放心，姐姐已为你探听清楚。此人的能耐想你已有耳闻了，其模样也生得相当英俊，他还有一般好处，就是心细如发，体贴入微。他闻听你入吐蕃，前些日子专程派来一些巧手妇人来见我，你猜他要干什么？原来他让我按照京城男子的服饰，为他制作数套——他要身着唐服来迎候你。” 文成公主此时，心中方对弃宗弄赞本人有了一些异样，她点头道：“若果真如此，可见其还有一些至诚之心。” 弘化公主又轻笑道：“妹妹，你此时的心境，姐姐也曾经历过。你看我现在，日子过得还算惬意吧？古来许多和亲之女，多是哀怨凄惨的口碑。其实呀，这都是那些文人骚客哼唧出来的愁怨，过于夸大了。依姐姐说，只要我们能举措得当，要比那些京城诸女出嫁有三件好处。” "Which three?" “第一件，只要所嫁之人不甚粗陋，能相敬相爱，与嫁给国人并无区别。何况，其为一邦之主，则我们本身地位尊崇无比。” “尊崇无比？若浪得虚名，顾影自怜，又有什么用处？” “第二件，只要夫妻恩爱，两情欢洽，此后养儿育女，其乐融融。何况，这里远离京城，少去了许多夫君升迁的烦恼，以及族人之间的纠纷，可谓无羁无绊，多了一些空明之乐。” “如此说，姐姐现在境遇正是这般？” “当然，我若无此体会，焉能向你说嘴？” “是了，我见姐夫待你甚是恩爱，且对你言听计从，可见此乐。” “嗯。第三件，你为国之主母，又有故国之威，则想成就何事，即可一蹴而就，这番境遇，非一般女子能品味了。” 文成公主摇摇头，对此点不以为然。 此后，文成公主果然又在伏俟城居住了多日，姐妹二人日处一起谈论甚广，语渐及私。弘化公主的言语究竟能打动文成公主多少，不得而知，但文成公主的心境确实见好，可从其言语举止上看出来。 天下没有不散的宴席，姐妹二人虽不忍分离，但不能让弃宗弄赞伸长着脖子在河源处等待。于是，赐婚队伍又复上路。临别时，姐妹二人郑重相约，隔上数年要互相探望一番。一旁的诺曷钵眼望姐妹亲密，心中甚喜。毕竟，吐蕃是吐谷浑的最大敌人，如今有了文成公主联姻，则自己与弃宗弄赞皆成了唐朝的女婿，可保边境平安无事。 是时，禄东赞已经先行离去，已与弃宗弄赞在河源相会。 赐婚队伍又行走了十余日，这日到达柏海。 柏海位于扎陵湖与鄂陵湖之间，从远山处的涓涓细流渐积渐行入此两湖中，是为河水之源。 弃宗弄赞带领属下在此迎候多日。 赐婚队伍行至柏海，只听河对岸鼓乐齐鸣，巨大的欢呼声浪显示那里有万人以上。可见河对面遍插旌旗，一条长长的彩桥横跨宽约四十余丈的水面。 禄东赞候在桥北，他迎面向李道宗禀道：“任城王，过了此桥即是吐蕃的地面。鄙主弃宗弄赞已在此苦候多日，请任城王下马坐椅。容赞普以吐蕃之俗致以婿礼。” 李道宗点点头，让随行之人皆下马。文成公主居于队列之中部，那里有一杆亭亭的锦花盖，以及十二柄朱画团扇，显示公主的所在。 远远地，文成公主看到一人从彩桥上走过来，他走到李道宗面前，依吐蕃之俗行女婿之礼。此礼比较繁复，一群人帮着此人在那里行礼约半个时辰。文成公主知道，此人正是自己今后的夫君。 临行之前，李道宗已然与禄东赞商议好，其将公主送到吐蕃地面，自己就不再送行开始返回。文成公主知道，马上就是自己与父亲告别的时候了，想到亲人再难相见，她的眼泪又不绝地流了下来。 文成公主泪眼矇眬中，见到前面的仪式已经结束，那人身带二人向自己这里走来。那人渐行渐近，只见他果然身穿一袭唐朝纨绔，翩翩走来，宛似一世家公子。 到了有十步的距离，文成公主看清其形貌。只见此人果然如弘化公主所言，生得长身壮硕，面貌英俊。她毕竟是小女子心性，到了此时，心里的一块石头方才落地。 那人到了文成公主面前，躬身一揖，然后说出数句吐蕃语。公主身后，跟随有通译，他译出弃宗弄赞的话：“松赞干布恭迎大唐公主。前方有桥，不宜乘马，请受搀扶以入国土。” 原来弃宗弄赞另有一个名字，类似于中土之人的字，名为松赞干布，用于亲近之人相称。 松赞干布说完伸出手来，公主见状，不自禁伸出手来与其相触，然后轻移莲步，缓缓向河岸走去。 公主行到李道宗面前，轻轻抽掉松赞干布之手，急抢几步，跪在李道宗面前，泪流满面道：“父王，女儿这就走了。” 李道宗也泪流纵横，竟然说不出话来。好半天，他方才说道：“燕儿，此去吐蕃，你要好自珍重。这松赞干布谦恭有礼，可以托付女儿今生，为父也就放心了。” 这时，松赞干布也并排与公主一起，再向李道宗行婿拜之礼。 李道宗搀起女儿，将其手交给松赞干布，哽咽道：“燕儿，你跟此人走吧。记住，你转身走后，不许回头。” 公主闭目点头。 于是，松赞干布搀着公主向彩桥走去。桥那边，是欢呼的人众；桥这边，是凄别的父女之情。文成公主谨记父亲之言，不敢回头，从此踏上了吐蕃的国土。