Zhenguan Xiaoxian Wang Li Shen Li Shimin

Songtsen Gampo was filled with emotion. This trip to Chang'an City gave him a new understanding of the Tang Dynasty.

The power and wealth of the Tang Dynasty were incomparable to those of Tubo.

Maybe coming to Chang'an City this time is not a bad thing.

An idea suddenly occurred to him:

"Prime Minister, the Tang Dynasty is too powerful for us to defeat. We must succeed in the peace talks, even at a huge cost.

The most important thing is that we get what we want.”

"What the Zamp means is... that he still wants a marriage alliance?" Lu Dongzan asked uncertainly.

"Yes, it is a marriage alliance. Only in this way can the relationship between the two countries be consolidated." Songtsen Gampo nodded.

"But the Tang Dynasty no longer accepts marriage alliances. Even if they do, it's usually the princesses from other countries marrying into the Tang Dynasty. This was only proposed by Prince Ji."

Lu Dongzan was a little embarrassed. If he could succeed, why would he have to go back and forth so many times? He could have successfully married the princess long ago.

"Haha, since that's the case today, then we will marry one of their princesses." Songtsen Gampo smiled.

"The Zamp wants to marry Princess Samagar to the Tang Dynasty?" Lu Dongzan immediately understood what Songtsen Gampo meant.

"Yes, Samagar has lived in the Tang Dynasty for several years. Since the Tang Dynasty won't let him go, then we can just marry him off to the Tang Dynasty.

It's an alliance marriage anyway. If the Tang Dynasty doesn't marry princesses, then we'll marry one of their princesses."

Songtsen Gampo said calmly that his sister had been captured for many years and he had sent envoys to the Tang Dynasty to ask for her release and even redeem her.

At that time, he wanted to marry his sister Samagar to Li Mixia, the king of Zhangzhung, but the Tang Dynasty did not agree to release her, so he had to give up.

"Then, according to the Zamp, should the princess be given to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, or to the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty?"

Lu Dongzan asked. In his opinion, the marriage should be between the emperor or the prince, which would maximize the benefits.

"Neither." Songtsen Gampo shook his head: "I plan to marry Samagar to Prince Ji's mansion."

"Marry Prince Ji? But Zamp, we also made this request, but it was rejected by the royal family.

The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty will not allow us to marry Prince Ji."

Lu Dongzan reminded them that they had submitted a letter to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty a few years ago, hoping to use Samagar as a marriage partner, but there had been no news.

“That’s why we want to marry Prince Ji, which shows that Prince Ji’s role is greater than that of the Crown Prince.

This time, I met with the Tang Emperor and personally raised this matter, using it as the price for peace talks. I believe the Tang Emperor will agree."

Songtsen Gampo was confident.

"By the way, where is Gongri Gongzan?" Songtsen Gampo suddenly thought of his son.

Lu Dongzan shook his head:

"I don't know either. He is missing just like Gar Trijeng Tsanjo. I have tried to find out where he is.

At present, we only know that it is in the hands of Prince Ji.

I have negotiated with the Tang court many times to get the prince back but have never been successful. I beg the Zanpu to punish me."

Lu Dongzan knelt on the ground. Gongri Gongzan was the only son of the Zamp, and his whereabouts were still unknown after such a long time.

"Hey, get up. This isn't your fault. It seems like we need to have a good talk with Prince Ji.

Go and tell their court first that I am terminally ill and want to see Princess Samagar and Prince Gongri Gongzan for the last time.

Let's see if they'll give it a chance."

Songtsen Gampo sighed.

"Yes, I will do it right away." Lu Dongzan accepted the order.

"Also, I asked you to collect the agricultural, smelting, textile and other crafts of the Tang Dynasty. How are they going now?"

Songtsen Gampo asked.

“Replying to the Zamp, these books are not difficult to find, and can be purchased from noble families, but it is not easy to take them out of the country.

The Tang Dynasty was very strict about this, and any books concerning craftsmen were not allowed to be taken out.

Foreigners are not allowed to study.

The locals didn't dare follow us. I heard that the craftsmen we recruited back then were forced into slavery by King Ji."

Songtsen Gampo was very disappointed by Lu Dongzan's words. If Tubo wanted to grow and develop, technology was indispensable.

Whether it is farming, textiles, or smelting, various technologies are very necessary.

But I just can't bring it back. Isn't the Tang Dynasty a country of etiquette? Why has it become so petty now?

"Damn it! Is there no other way? Hasn't the Qinghai Tea-Horse Trade always been going on? Can't we ask our allies for help?

They have gained a lot of benefits." Songtsen Gampo was a little unwilling.

"Zanpu, I have also thought of this method, but the tea-horse trade in the important cities of Qinghai is very strict now.

Every transaction must go through the First Chamber of Commerce of the Tang Dynasty. Entry and exit checkpoints will be carefully inspected, and even body searches will be carried out. There is no chance at all.

Moreover, if we only have books, we will probably need to study for a long time before we can learn it.

Things like smelting are secrets that are hard to come by.

This was also Prince Ji’s idea.”

Lu Dongzan reported that he also felt it was a pity.

"Prince Ji again. Is he the Emperor of Tang? Why is his presence everywhere?"

Songtsen Gampo shouted angrily. He found that Li Shen was always there to thwart whatever they wanted to do.

"That's why I say that Prince Ji should not be underestimated." Lu Dongzan nodded.

"Then find a way to get rid of him!" This was the few times Songtsen Gampo wanted to get rid of Li Shen.

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"A-choo~~~A-choo~~~~"

Li Shen sneezed several times in the carriage.

"Could it be that Tenth Brother has caught a cold?" Li Chengqian said as he moved to the side.

"Hey? What are you doing? Do you dislike me?" Li Shen asked immediately after seeing this.

"It's not that I dislike you. Doctor Sun said that colds can be passed on to others, and I don't want to be infected by you."

Li Chengqian shook his head.

"Let go... I don't have a cold. Someone must have scolded me just now." Li Shen rubbed his nose, which was a little itchy just now.

"Really?" Li Chengqian looked at Li Shen with suspicion.

Li Shen couldn't help but roll his eyes:

"If you don't believe me, go back to your carriage. I have to go to the medical school later anyway, so you still have to get off."

"It's okay. I'm not in a hurry. I'll go with you to the medical school." Li Chengqian didn't mind and said with a smile.

"You're sick." Li Shen said angrily. "Why are you following me to the medical school? Don't you know the business secrets?"

But Li Chengqian nodded:

"You're right. Of course he's sick. Otherwise, why would he go to medical school?"

I@#￥@Li Shence is speechless.

"By the way, I also want to ask you, is Songtsen Gampo's injury really serious?" Li Chengqian suddenly asked.

"Yes, it was almost late. Fortunately, I came back quickly." Li Shen nodded seriously.

"So serious?" Li Chengqian was surprised.

"It's very serious. If he had come back a little later, he would have recovered."

"What do you say?"

(As the weather turns cooler, please keep warm. People with kidney deficiency should wear more clothes.)