Zhenguan Xiaoxian Wang Li Shen Li Shimin

Ma Zhou directly denied Li Chengqian's guess. If it was a small country like Baekje and Silla that had already become dependent on the Tang Dynasty, it would not be a big deal for the king to come to the court for an audience.

So many Khans came to the Tang Dynasty to make pilgrimages.

But Tubo is different. Although it is not as powerful as the Tang Dynasty, it is not comparable to a small country.

How could the leader of such a country come to the capital of another country because of a life-and-death threat, let alone an enemy country with which he has a bad relationship?

The ruler of a country has his own dignity, which is sacred and inviolable.

Ma Zhou's words were recognized by the other two, who nodded in agreement:

"What Ma Gong said is correct. Even if it is a matter of life and death, the Tibetan king will not risk coming to the Tang Dynasty."

"Yes, after arriving in Chang'an, life and death are all in our hands. It would be better to die of illness in Tubo and have some dignity."

Li Chengqian thought about it and it made sense. If he was sick and about to die, he would not go to the Tibetan capital of Lhasa for treatment.

The Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty was detained in the capital of Tubo. How would history describe him?

"Then I wonder how we should entertain this Zamp. Your Majesty, let us decide for ourselves." Li Chengqian remembered Li Shimin's words again.

"This... depends on the decision of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Ma Zhou did not answer. He did not know how to receive him. He could either kill him or imprison him. In short, he must not let Songtsen Gampo return to Tubo.

But he couldn't say that, it was disrespectful.

"What do you think, uncle?" Li Chengqian looked at Zhao Guogong Zhangsun Wuji again.

"I think we should treat him with courtesy." Changsun Wuji said something that was the same as if he hadn't said anything.

What does it mean to treat someone with courtesy? What are the etiquettes?

"I second the words of Duke Zhao."

Li Chengqian looked at Yu Zhining, but before he could speak, Yu Zhining had already answered.

Li Chengqian cursed the old fox inwardly and no longer counted on them. Whoever said such a thing would be recorded in history.

Someone suggested that the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo be imprisoned, and the prince followed his advice.

"Your Highness, why not wait until His Highness Prince Ji arrives and ask for his opinion? After all, he was the one who brought this Zamp back."

Changsun Wuji spoke up. "Prince Ji has no shame anyway, so it's better to let Prince Ji say this."

"Then let's wait for Prince Ji to come back and discuss it." Li Chengqian nodded.

After waiting for a long time, Li Shen's team still did not arrive, and Li Chengqian couldn't help but frown.

"Wang Zhong, is there any news about Prince Ji's team?"

"Your Highness, I just received news that Prince Ji is only five miles away. It's been almost an hour, so he should have arrived."

Wang Zhong replied. He was also a little puzzled. The physical distance was not far. They had walked ten miles. King Ji should have arrived long ago.

"Send someone to investigate immediately." Li Chengqian gave the order immediately. He wondered if something might have gone wrong.

"Your Highness, Prince Ji's troops are here."

At this moment, there was a loud shout, and Li Chengqian stood up and looked towards the official road.

I saw a group of people galloping towards me from afar.

"Hmm?" Li Chengqian nodded. He found that there were not many people, only about a hundred or so.

Soon the team came closer, and Li Chengqian confirmed that it was indeed Li Shen's team, because there could be no mistake with the carriage.

That big character "Ji" is particularly flashy.

Wang Zhong stepped forward to negotiate with him, and after a while Li Shen came out of the carriage with Wu Meiniang.

"Hahahaha, I'm so humbled that you, big brother, have to come out of the city to greet me. I'm truly flattered."

Li Shen saw Li Chengqian at a glance.

Li Chengqian also stepped forward quickly:

"Tenth brother..." Before Li Chengqian could say anything, Li Shen came up and gave him a big hug, which stunned Li Chengqian.

Li Shen's way of greeting was a little peculiar. However, he still reached out and patted Li Shen on the back.

He said: "It's been a hard journey."

"It was very hard. In order to return early, I slept in the open air and traveled non-stop. Finally, I got back before the New Year's Day."

After letting go of Li Chengqian, Li Shen started to complain bitterly. He had suffered a lot during this journey, and he had trouble eating and sleeping.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Wu Meiniang stood behind Li Shen and saluted. She was a lady and had some status in Prince Ji's mansion. She had met the Crown Prince several times.

That's why Li Shen brought her down to meet her, and he couldn't lose his manners.

Liu Ruyan in the car was not even qualified to see the prince. Of course, Chunxiang and Dongmei were different. They were maids, so not only the prince but also the emperor could see them.

Li Chengqian just nodded and looked Li Shen up and down again.

"See His Highness Prince Ji."

At this time, Changsun Wuji and two other officials came over to pay their respects to Li Shen.

"No need to be polite, thank you all for your hard work." Li Shen waved his hand.

"Tenth brother, you came back by yourself?"

Li Chengqian looked behind Li Shen and found that there were indeed more than a hundred people, all of whom were Li Shen's personal guards, and there was only one carriage.

It’s impossible for Li Shen to let Songtsen Gampo and his wife sleep in the same carriage, right?

"Of course not. Michigo and Yoshimoto also came back with me."

As soon as Li Shen finished speaking, the two generals behind him, Zhou Daowu and Li Yiyuan, came forward and saluted respectfully.

"I have met His Highness the Crown Prince."

"No need to be so polite." Li Chengqian waved his hand and continued to ask:

"Apart from the two of them, is there no one else?"

"Who else?" Li Shen asked.

"You are still pretending to be confused, Songtsen Gampo. I heard that you brought Songtsen Gampo back." Li Chengqian said reproachfully.

"What do you mean by 'kidnapped back'? That sounds so harsh. He came back with me of his own accord." Li Shen said reluctantly.

"The resources came back with you. Is he sick?" Li Chengqian curled his lips, looking completely unconvinced.

"Yes, that's right, he is indeed sick, and he is very ill."

Li Shen nodded vigorously immediately. The prince had indeed made progress and guessed it right.

Li Chengqian was so angry that he rolled his eyes.

"Your Highness Prince Ji, since the Tibetan king has come, I wonder if

Where is he now?"

Seeing Li Chengqian being humiliated, Changsun Wuji hurried to help and ask questions.

“Didn’t I just say that he is already terminally ill, so naturally he must be treated first. I have already arranged for Songtsen Gampo to be sent to a medical school for treatment.

If you want to see me, please come early tomorrow."

Li Shen turned to look at Changsun Wuji and said the same thing to other officials.

"Sent him to medical school? He hasn't arrived for so long. So you had someone send him to medical school. Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Li Chengqian was a little angry. "Aren't you just taking a silly boy for a walk? Shili Pavilion, do you think it's here to welcome you?"

"What? Big brother, you are not telling me that you are not here to welcome me?" Li Shen looked at Li Chengqian, then at the officials present, and asked a soul-searching question.

There were indeed quite a few officials on the scene, most of whom I didn't know. I guess they weren't here to welcome me, after mobilizing so many people?

(I saw a Shrimp Animation.)