Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

what!

This can be agreed!

Seeing that the Western Turkic envoy agreed, all the civil and military officials were filled with astonishment.

Is it worth such a huge sacrifice just to marry a princess?

Li Chengqian agreed without any hesitation.

"Of course it's no problem."

"But we in the Tang Dynasty must first obtain the betrothal gifts, and then choose the princess to marry and an auspicious date!"

Get the betrothal gift first?

All the civil and military officials were stunned again.

The three views they formed over decades collapsed twice in a short period of time.

Everyone thought about it again.

"This is an excessive request. The Western Turkic envoy will not agree to it, right?"

But the result was contrary to what they expected, the envoys of Western Turkic agreed.

And it’s very crisp!

"Your Highness, we agree!"

"But we can't send 10 troops. Currently, we can only send 6 at most."

this...

How great a difficulty did the Western Turks encounter that they could even agree to such a request?

Crazy!

If they both go back to Western Turkestan, won't they be chopped into two pieces by Yibishekui Khan with one sword?

If the envoys of the Tang Dynasty dared to agree to such a request, they would definitely be torn into pieces by five horses.

While everyone was shocked, Du He keenly captured a key piece of information.

Western Turkestan may be in civil strife!

Moreover, Yibi Shekui Khan, who holds the orthodox power, is likely to be at a disadvantage.

Du He immediately stood up and asked the envoy from Western Turkic.

"Your Western Turkic army should be no less than 25, right? Why can you only send 6?"

"Is there a war going on in your country?"

When everyone heard Du He's words, they were startled and then turned their eyes to the Western Turkic envoy.

If there was an internal conflict in the Western Turkic Khaganate and Yibishekui Khan urgently needed the banner of the Tang Dynasty, then everything would be explained.

The Western Turkic envoy hesitated for a moment and then responded.

"Replying to the Minister of Heaven, there is indeed some unrest in our country, but we are fully capable of suppressing the rebels!"

He was not a fool and did not explain the specific situation.

However, confirming this information is enough for the Tang Dynasty.

Li Chengqian exchanged glances with Du He, and then spoke to the Western Turkic envoy.

"Three days later, I will have my army escort you out of Chang'an and take over the five kingdoms of Kucha, Khotan, Shule, Zhujupo, and Pamirs."

"As for which princess will marry and when, our Tang Dynasty will send an envoy to Western Turkestan within half a month."

"When you return, have Yibi Shekui Khan prepare 6 troops in advance. Our envoy will bring my battle plan."

There was a pause.

Li Chengqian continued, "Tell Yibi Shekui Khan that we in the Tang Dynasty will fully support him and help him quell the rebellion!"

After receiving Li Chengqian's guarantee, the Western Turkic envoy finally smiled.

They both knelt down to express their gratitude.

"Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

Li Chengqian waved his hand and asked the eunuch to send the Western Turkic envoy away.

Shortly after the Western Turkic envoy left, Li Chengqian turned to look at Cheng Yaojin and gave him an order.

"Duke Lu, you will personally lead 3 troops to take over those five cities!"

"This trip is full of uncertainties. You will have full authority to make all decisions regarding any matter, big or small!"

Although the Western Turks agreed readily, there was no guarantee that they were plotting something and might have already allied with the Eastern Turks and Xueyantuo.

For safety reasons, we have to send the experienced veteran Cheng Yaojin.

Cheng Yaojin stood up holding the tablet and responded with a serious expression.

"Sir, obey the order!"

Li Chengqian nodded, then stood up and said.

"Ministers of the third rank and above, please go to Liangyi Hall and withdraw from the court!"

Seeing Li Chengqian and a group of third-rank ministers leaving the Taiji Hall, Chu Suiliang and Yu Zhining's faces suddenly turned ashen.

Being excluded!

...

Inside the Liangyi Hall.

After several hours of discussion, everyone worked out the next battle plan.

Li Chengqian made the decision and said, "In half a month, while we send envoys to the Western Turks, our army will formally attack the Eastern Turks and Xueyantuo!"

"After conquering the Eastern Turks and Xueyantuo, under the pretext of assisting Yibi Shekui Khan, we'll seize the opportunity to conquer the Western Turks as well!"

Everyone stood up and bowed to Li Chengqian.

"Sir, obey the order!"

After everyone left the Liangyi Hall, the sky outside had become a little dark.

When Du He returned to Princess Chengyang's Mansion, he found Li Yi, Yin Yushan and Linglong sitting in the lobby waiting for him.

"Husband."

The three of them shouted, and then responded together.

Du He felt warm in his heart, and then spoke softly.

"Have you eaten your meals?"

Li Yi smiled and said, "Husband, we have all eaten, and we have heated up the food for you."

With the company of the three of them, Du He had a delicious meal.

After meal.

Du He and the three of them sat in the pavilion in the backyard, chatting and laughing about various topics.

The night is getting darker.

The four of them looked at the full moon in the sky, and their mood became particularly peaceful.

Yin Yushan said in amazement, "What a beautiful moon! I haven't been able to enjoy the moon so quietly in a long time."

Li Yi and Linglong also nodded.

They have been busy raising children for the past three years, and Du He has been busy with government affairs, so they have rarely had time to sit down quietly and appreciate the moon.

Feeling the peaceful atmosphere, Du He smiled and whispered.

"Let me teach you a new song."

"The new song is titled 'Shui Tiao Ge Tou', which you should all know."

At the Mid-Autumn Poetry Meeting in the 17th year of Zhenguan, Du He plagiarized a poem "Water Melody Song", which became the swan song of Mid-Autumn poetry.

In recent years, countless literati and poets have secretly written many poems about the Mid-Autumn Festival, but none of them can be compared with this "Song of Water Melody".

Li Yi said excitedly: "Husband, please start!"

The few songs her husband had taught her earlier made her the center of attention in front of all the imperial sisters.

Du He did not hesitate and continued to sing it a cappella.

"When will the bright moon come? I'll ask the blue sky for my wine. I don't know the palace in the sky. What year is it tonight..."

Finished a song.

Except for Li Yi and Linglong who were relatively calm, Yin Yushan had an obsessed expression on her face.

Li Yi smiled and said, "Sister Yushan, does the new tune sung by my husband sound good?"

Yin Yushan came back to her senses and said, "This tune is so beautiful!"

At the request of the three of them, Du He taught them to sing over and over again.

It didn't take long for the three of them to learn it.

When this song was sung by Li Yi and Yin Yushan, Du He seemed to have traveled through thousands of years and returned to modern society.

They sang with so much feeling!

It was not until late at night that Li Yi, Yin Yushan and Linglong reluctantly went back to sleep.

...

three days later.

Cheng Yaojin led 3 elite imperial guards to escort the envoys of the Western Turks out of Chang'an.

After a few days, Li Ji, Xue Wanche, Niu Jinda, Fang Yiai and others also left one after another.

War is imminent!