Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Previously, when Li Shimin was expanding the Western Regions, he asked him to invite Master Xuanzang to join the army as an advisor, but Master Xuanzang flatly refused.

To attack India now, we have to send Master Xuanzang to take action.

Du He thought for a while, then gave orders to his attendants.

Go to Xiudefang Hongfu Temple

"promise."

Du Wu, who was driving the carriage, responded and then increased the speed.

More than half an hour later.

Du He walked into Hongfu Temple and, under the guidance of the young monk, met Master Xuanzang chanting scriptures in the meditation room.

After a brief exchange of greetings.

Du He directly stated his purpose: "Master Xuanzang, I came here today to invite you to join the army in the expedition to India."

"What do you think, Master?"

Hearing Du He's invitation, Xuanzang shook his head slightly.

He clasped his hands together and said, "Lord Han Guo, I am a common mortal and do not get involved in worldly disputes. I hope you can understand."

When Du He heard Master Xuanzang's refusal, his expression remained calm.

It would be strange if Master Xuanzang agreed immediately.

Du He bowed and said, "Master Xuanzang, I am not asking you to get stained with blood, but to save people."

"Don't you Buddhists have a saying that saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda? Now the people of India are about to be ravaged by war. Won't you go and save them?"

What?

Go save someone?

Master Xuanzang was surprised and asked, "Mr. Han Guo, what do you mean by this?"

He is just a poor monk, how can he have the ability to save the people of India?

Moreover, the Tang Dynasty was preparing to conquer India. If he went to rescue the Indians, would the Tang soldiers kill him as well?

Does Duke Han Korea dislike him?

Du He said softly, "If our Tang army enters Tianzhu territory and its soldiers and people do not surrender, we will simply charge in with our spears."

"You have a certain reputation in Tianzhu. You can unite the people from the major temples in Tianzhu and ask them to persuade the people of Tianzhu to surrender."

"The more people who surrender, the less bloodshed we cause."

"Aren't you saving people?"

After listening to Du He's explanation, Master Xuanzang showed an expression of sudden enlightenment on his face.

That's it!

What Duke Han Guo said was indeed correct; it was only a matter of time before India was destroyed.

If he could persuade more people to surrender, more Indians would survive, which would be a good deed!

Thinking about it for a long time.

Xuanzang stood up, bowed, and said, "Thank you, Lord Han, for your guidance. I am willing to follow the army and save the people of India from this dire situation."

Du He smiled and said, "Master Xuanzang is indeed a great monk of the Tang Dynasty. I admire him!"

The two chatted for a few more sentences before Du He left Hongfu Temple with a smile on his face.

After a long time.

The young monk asked curiously, "Master, the imperial court invaded other countries' territories and killed their people. Why didn't you stop the Duke of Han?"

"As long as the imperial court doesn't send troops to attack India, won't the people there be able to live and work in peace?"

Upon hearing the words of his new disciple, Master Xuanzang shook his head slightly.

You are still not very worldly-wise!

Master Xuanzang shook his head and said, "Silly child, all under heaven belongs to the king. The king's master is going to recover the lost territory."

"How can it be called invasion if we bring the world under the rule of the king, free it from barbarism, and bathe it in the great grace of heaven?"

There was a pause.

Xuanzang sighed and said, "The people of the various countries in India have long suffered from the oppression of tyrants and the impact of war. Your Majesty is going to comfort the people and punish the criminals!"

this...

The young monk was stunned.

It turns out that the whole world belongs to your Majesty's territory, including India and Tubo.

The young monk seemed to understand and said, "Thank you for your teachings, Master. I think I understand a little bit."

"But what is the meaning of punishing the people and punishing the criminals?"

"Hanging the people of India to punish them for their crimes?"

When Xuanzang heard his disciple's words, his face twitched slightly and a helpless expression appeared on his face.

This bastard...

Xuanzang explained, "The meaning of 'Diaomin Fazhai' is to follow the will of heaven, save the people, and punish the guilty emperor."

The little monk nodded ignorantly.

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evening.

When Du He returned to the princess's mansion, he found another pile of valuable gifts in the lobby, and most of the valuable gifts were the ones he had seen in the previous two days.

What's happening?

Are these officials sending gifts again?

Du He asked Yin Yushan, "Yushan, didn't I just send these gifts back the day before yesterday? Why are they being sent again?"

The half-human-height porcelain carved Buddha statue and the fist-sized amber were so beautiful that you could tell who sent them at a glance.

Yin Yushan shrugged and said, "When the servants opened the door this afternoon, they found these gifts placed at the entrance of the princess's mansion, wrapped in linen."

"There's no name written on this gift, so I can only ask the servants to bring it in."

These guys!

You are really persistent!

Du He thought for a moment, then ordered Du Wu, "Send half of the gifts to the East Palace and tell the Crown Prince that someone has left these ownerless items at the gate of the Princess's residence."

"promise."

Du Wu received the order and left quickly.

The next day.

A meeting of hundreds of officials.

The officials looked at Du He from time to time, with smiles on their faces.

At this moment, Dali Qing Sun Fuga spoke loudly.

"Your Highness, today is the day for the execution of Zhangsun Wuji, Yuwen Jie, and Yu Zhining. I wonder what your instructions are?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of all the officials became solemn.

On the imperial platform.

Li Chengqian said loudly: "Execute them at noon and bury these traitors who have made great contributions in a shameful manner."

When those who committed treason were executed, the government would usually abandon their bodies on the streets for public display, and only a small number would be buried in a humble manner to give these traitors some dignity.

Sun Fujia responded respectfully: "As you wish!"

After the heads of other departments finished reporting on government affairs, Li Chengqian also learned about the progress of some major projects, and then stood up to announce the end of the court meeting.

"Du He, come with me to the East Palace."

Amid the respectful farewells of all officials, Du He followed Li Chengqian to the Eastern Palace.

Enter the Mingde Hall.

Du He discovered that King Chu Li Ke was also inside, and his face looked a little excited.

After some greetings.

Li Chengqian said straight to the point, "Du He, my father intends to make the King of Chu the King of Zhenxi. You will take the King of Chu to the battlefield to gain experience and have him recruit the Tibetan and Indian soldiers."

"From now on, the people of the King of Zhenxi, except for some Han people, will all be Tibetan and Indian people."

After hearing Li Chengqian's words, Du He's expression changed slightly.

As expected of Li Shimin, he has considered everything very carefully!

As the Tang Dynasty conquered more and more territory, the growth of its population could not keep up with the pace of territorial expansion.

If a small number of the native people could be retained, plus some Han people, the vassal king's territory would have enough manpower.

Du He bowed and said, "I obey your command!"

Li Ke said with a smile: "Duke Han, I am only accompanying the army in this battle and will not interfere in the war. You can relax."

The battle against the Western Turks two years ago almost brought him to the end of his rope.

You can't do anything rash now!

Du He bowed to Li Ke and didn't say much.

The three chatted for a while, and then Li Ke said goodbye and left Mingde Hall.

After a while.

Li Chengqian said with satisfaction: "Du He, you are really kind in doing things. I am very happy that you sent someone to deliver the ownerless item yesterday."