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

He looked at Li Shimin again, his eyes filled with helplessness and solemnity, and slowly said, "Your Majesty, because the Crown Prince rejected the marriage proposal from Tubo, Princess Wencheng is not allowed to enter Tibet!"

His speech was steady, and every word seemed to be carefully considered, yet with a sense of determination that had to be said.

When Li Shimin heard this, he became furious, his face turned red, and the anger in his eyes ignited again.

"This traitor!"

He began to pace back and forth in the room, his steps quick and heavy, each step carrying his anger and anxiety.

"Does he know what he's doing?"

Li Shimin's voice was a little hoarse, and his eyes were full of grief.

"Marrying Princess Wencheng will ensure peace and stability on the borders of the Tang Dynasty for at least thirty years!"

As he spoke, he waved his arms vigorously, as if trying to grasp the lost opportunity for peace.

Fang Xuanling stood quietly by, his figure appearing exceptionally calm amid Li Shimin's anger.

He is like a pine tree, who can maintain his posture no matter how fierce the wind and rain are.

He looked at Li Shimin, without any fear in his eyes, only deep understanding and a hint of barely perceptible worry.

He knew that Li Shimin was angry at the moment, but he also understood the deep meaning behind the prince's actions, and was even more aware of the thorny nature of this complex situation.

Li Shimin continued to pace back and forth, muttering his dissatisfaction with the prince's decision.

Fang Xuanling looked at him silently until Li Shimin's gaze turned to him again.

"Lord Fang, if you have anything to say, just say it..."

Li Shimin's tone was a little impatient, but also with a hint of expectation. He knew Fang Xuanling's wisdom very well, and perhaps his words at this moment could untie this mess.

Fang Xuanling sighed slightly, and this sigh was filled with worry about the fate of the country.

He began to talk about what happened today, his speech still neither fast nor slow, and in an orderly manner.

His eyes sometimes looked into the distance, as if he was recalling those heated discussions.

He looked at Li Shimin from time to time to make sure he understood every detail.

"Your Majesty, today in Liangyi Palace...

Fang Xuanling's voice is deep and magnetic, as if he is narrating a major historical event.

"But His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had a firm look in his eyes. He said that the Li Tang could no longer use marriage as a means to buy peace.

"The Li Tang dynasty, the ancestral precepts of the Li Tang dynasty that began with him."

No marriage alliance, no indemnity, no cession of territory, no tribute. The Son of Heaven guards the national gates, and the King dies for the country."

There was a glint of admiration in Fang Xuanling's eyes. He looked at Li Shimin, as if waiting for his reaction.

"He said that the dignity of the Tang Dynasty must not be violated, and even in the face of war, we must not succumb to the threat of Tubo."

Li Shimin listened quietly, his pace gradually slowed down, and the anger in his eyes was gradually replaced by thought.

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince's words moved us all. He knows full well that this move could lead to war, but he is willing to take this risk for the dignity and long-term interests of the Tang Dynasty."

Fang Xuanling continued, his voice showing more support for the prince.

"He said that if we can't make Tubo understand the toughness of the Tang Dynasty, there will never be peace on the border."

Li Shimin fell into deep thought, his brows furrowed, and the expression in his eyes was complex and changeable.

Fang Xuanling stood quietly by, waiting for Li Shimin to digest this information.

He knew that as a subject, what he had to do now was to report all the circumstances to His Majesty truthfully.

After a while, Li Shimin raised his head and a gleam flashed in his eyes.

"Hahahaha! My son is right! He is truly a sage king! He's almost catching up with me!"

His laughter was hearty and heroic, full of pride.

"We, the Li Tang, do not accept marriage alliances, pay indemnities, cede territory, or pay tribute. The emperor guards the borders, and the king dies for the country!"

As he spoke, he waved his arms excitedly, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Well said! Very well said! You all saw it! This is my son, he's so tough!"