I have already established my power and prestige, so how did Li Shimin come back to life?

"I'd like to ask, is this Songtsen Gampo demonstrating to the Tang Dynasty? Does he think he can use this to threaten the Tang Dynasty? In his eyes, is the Tang Dynasty just a monkey that can be intimidated at will?"

There was a dead silence in the hall, and the four ministers fell silent. They were well aware of the seriousness of the matter, but they also knew that every word His Majesty said was true.

"After defeating Tuyuhun, Tibet expanded further eastward like a horse that had broken free from its reins. It was like a sharp blade hanging high on the western border of the Tang Dynasty, constantly threatening the security of the Tang Dynasty."

"They even carried out wanton military activities in the western border areas of the Tang Dynasty, burning, killing, looting, and committing all kinds of atrocities. Songzhou, which was originally the land of the Tang Dynasty, was plundered by the Tibetans."

"At that time, the Tang Dynasty was plagued by internal and external troubles, and was unable to resist their evil deeds."

"Tell me, can I marry Princess Wencheng to such a man? Do you want me to swallow my anger and send my Tang princess into the mouth of that tiger and wolf?"

Li Chengqian stood up suddenly and waved his robe, showing the majesty of an emperor.

"Zhang Xianhuai!"

Li Chengqian shouted loudly.

"The general is here!"

Zhang Xianhuai took a step forward and knelt on one knee.

"Go inform the Tibetan envoy, Lu Dongzan. If you want to propose marriage, let Songtsen Gampo come to Chang'an himself to propose marriage. I don't care about the six marriage trials. I am the emperor and I have my own decision."

"A new emperor chooses his own ministers. I will never recognize this marriage forced upon the Tang Dynasty!"

"If Tubo wants to fight, I will accept the challenge completely. If I don't defeat the Tubo Dynasty and destroy its people, I will commit suicide in the Taimiao to thank the world!"

Li Chengqian's words were so powerful that they echoed in the hall.

"According to the order!"

Zhang Xianhuai bowed slightly, with a determined light in his eyes. He knew that His Majesty had made up his mind.

Li Chengqian glanced at the ministers kneeling on the ground, his eyes sharp as a knife: "I just want to take this opportunity to give you a reminder today."

"I am not Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin. I have been the crown prince for fifteen years."

"In water, out fire, on business in Xianyang, a tough guy who came from the common people in other provinces!"

"I have read all the books you have read, and I have also read all the books you have not read!"

"Back in Xianyang, I slaughtered those corrupt officials from aristocratic families who committed crimes for three days and three nights! Even though heads rolled down my face, I was never afraid."

"Would I still be afraid of Songtsen Gampo's threats?"

All four of them knelt on the ground, silent as a mouse. They felt His Majesty's anger and determination, which were like a volcanic eruption.

"You are all here today, so I will directly establish the spirit of the Tang Dynasty. Future rulers must follow it."

"Starting with me! In the Li Tang Dynasty, there will be no marriage alliances, no indemnities, no cession of territory, and no tribute. The Son of Heaven will guard the national borders, and the King will die for the country!"

Li Chengqian's words were like the sound of a huge bell, so deafening that the souls of the four people kneeling on the ground trembled.

"Long live your majesty!"

The four of them shouted in unison.

……

There was a gloomy atmosphere in the Jiangxia Palace.

Li Daozon stood outside his daughter's boudoir, his eyes full of sadness. He looked at his daughter who was being carefully dressed by her maid and was about to go to Tibet. He felt as if his heart was being cut by countless sharp knives, and the pain penetrated into his bones.

Li Xueyan sat in front of the dressing table with an expressionless face, allowing the maids to dress her up.

Her eyes were empty, as if she had lost her soul. Until her makeup was done, a face of stunning beauty and natural beauty came into Li Dao Zong's sight. The delicate eyebrows and bright red lips were so beautiful that it was breathtaking, but it also made Li Dao Zong's heart ache even more.

"Yan'er, you really look like your mother."

Li Dao Zong murmured involuntarily, his voice choked.

Li Xueyan forced a smile, a smile more painful than tears: "Father, I'm afraid that after this trip to Tibet, I will never be able to see you again, nor will I be able to fulfill my filial duties and take care of you in your old age!"