Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 1920 Demotion welcome
His Majesty Li Er led a group of civil and military officials to welcome the arrival of Queen Shande on the jade steps in front of the Taiji Hall.

Even though the Tang Dynasty never paid attention to the kings of foreign lands, even the Turkic Khan who used to be proud of the grasslands and deserts did not know how many prisoners, but like the Queen of Silla, who was neither defeated nor captured. To Chang'an, it was an unprecedented thing to present the jade seal of the state book and to be willing to attach it inside. Therefore, after discussing with Taichang Temple and the Ministry of Rites, Honglu Temple decided to give the highest standard of treatment-the emperor personally went outside the Taiji Hall to drive Welcome.

Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, there has never been any monarch of a foreign country who can enjoy such treatment...

His Majesty Li Er stood on the jade steps, with a yellow umbrella hanging on his head and a tassel necklace hanging down. The civil and military officials were lined up on the left and right. In the distance, the band of Taichang Temple played the music of the guest ceremony, with the sound of gongs and drums, and the etiquette was extremely grand.

Prince Li Chengqian led a group of Silla royals and officials up the jade steps and arrived in front of His Majesty Li Er.

Queen Shande saluted with all blessings, and His Majesty Li Er smiled all over his face: "You have come from a long way, and I will lead the civil and military officials of the Tang Dynasty to welcome you down in rank. I hope that the Tang Dynasty and Silla will always form a good alliance and be as close as one family!"

Queen Shande had a pretty and solemn face, and said respectfully: "It's a small country, and I have admired the majesty of the heavenly court for a long time. Today, I have the honor to set foot in Chang'an, meet the Emperor Tianyan of the Tang Dynasty, and see the prosperity and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. It is really the luck of the people of Silla. May His Majesty the Emperor live forever, live forever, live forever, live forever!"

His Majesty Li Er was very happy and laughed heartily.

The word "long live" has been misunderstood by later generations.

In fact, since ancient times, the word "long live" has been in the annals of history and has appeared frequently. "Historical Records Biography of Lian Po Lin Xiangru" records that Lin Xiangru was a native of Qin, Fenghe's family, "played the king of Qin, the king of Qin was overjoyed, and passed it on to show the beauties and the left and right, and the left and right call long live."It can be seen that "long live" at this time is just a kind of cheering language.During this period, "long live" had another meaning, that is, as a taboo name for "death".For example, in "Warring States Policy Chu Policy", the king of Chu Youyunmeng, looking up to the sky and smiling at the sun: "Who will enjoy this after a long life?" Lucky."

When the domineering emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty ascended the throne, he climbed Huashan, "I use Huashan, as for Zhongyue...the next day I climbed Songgao personally, and the censor took the genus. I don't answer the ceremony." 15 years later, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said that he was "fortunately in Langxie, and the ceremony will become a mountain every day. Climb the boulder and float into the sea. The mountain is called Long Live".Since then, "Long Live" has become the emperor's special appellation.

Even Qin Shihuang, the first emperor through the ages, did not have the title of "Long Live".

The origin of the "emperor" of Qin Shihuang and the beginning of "Long Live" of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. These two great emperors who represented the great achievements of the Han family had a profound influence on the Chinese nation. It can be seen from these two titles that run through the history books...

Silla Fanbang was originally a vassal of the Tang Dynasty, but before that, it was only a subordinate country in name. The king of Silla needed the canonization of the Emperor of the Central Plains to enthroned, but in fact it was only of political significance and did not have much binding force. Could it be that the Emperor of the Central Plains did not If you agree, then you can't be enthroned?
At most, it's just an extra high-sounding excuse when sending troops to attack in the future...

However, Queen Seondeok's words of "subject" and "Long live" completely determined the status of the Silla vassal. The suzerain also wants to help Silla and resist foreign aggression.

At this moment, all the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty bowed down to congratulate: "My emperor is wise and powerful, and the Tang Dynasty will last forever, long live, long live, long live!"

Even though many ministers objected to the conferment of the sons of the royal family as the king of Silla, no one questioned the fact that Silla was attached to the whole court.

This is a great achievement of opening up the frontier and expanding the territory. The history must be full of ink and ink. It coincides with a grand event. These ministers will inevitably leave a few words on the history books. For these people whose reputation is more important than their lives, how can they refuse?

The surrounding officials and guards all bowed to congratulate.

"Long live!"

"Long live!"

"Long live!"

The sound boomed everywhere!

*****
The banquet went on happily and happily, and the guests and hosts had a good time.

Under the majesty of His Majesty Li Er, no one dared to do anything wrong on such occasions. Those ministers and clans who agreed or disagreed with the royal family's children as kings of Silla, and even had their own ghosts, all died down. It's fun.

Of course, such rigorous matters are not something that should be discussed at such banquet occasions. Later, on an auspicious day, an auspicious day will be selected for the official ceremony of Queen Shande presenting the jade seal of the state book and requesting to enclose it. The court discussed Silla's request.

Of course, after the banquet, small-scale discussions are still necessary...

At dusk, when the banquet was over, His Majesty Li Er gave Queen Shande a luxurious manor next to the Furong Garden, and rewarded a large number of maids and servants, who followed her to the manor named "Splendid Garden" to serve her daily life.

In fact, this is what the emperor implicitly expressed - from now on, Queen Seondeok will live in Chang'an and will not be allowed to return to Silla.

This is also what it should mean...

In the Tai Chi Palace, a discussion was held.

Li Ji, Changsun Wuji, Xiao Yu, Cen Wenwen, Ma Zhou, Liu Ji, Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong, Fang Jun and other ministers, Li Xiaogong, King of Hejian County, Li Daozong, King of Jiangxia County, Li Yuanjing, King of Jing, Li Yuanjia, King of Han The clan, and even Fang Xuanling, who had become an official, were all present.

His Majesty Li Er was sitting on the throne, his square face was slightly rosy from the wine he had just drunk, but his eyes were clear and bright. He looked around and cut straight to the point: "To stay with you today is to discuss the affairs of Silla. Dear friends, if you have suggestions, please speak freely."

All the ministers were silent.

It is said that it is a matter of discussing the internal attachment of Silla. Everyone knows that the internal attachment is a foregone conclusion. No one will object, and no one dares to object.

The most important thing is whether or not to enshrine the royal family's children as the kings of Silla...

Cheng Yaojin said in a loud voice: "Expanding the territory is an inexhaustible feat. Silla is attached to it. If the descendants of the royal family cannot be granted the title of king of Silla by the Tang Dynasty, this achievement will inevitably be discounted. Besides, they are new. Queen Luo came to the door in person and was willing to be a hostage. How can we be cold-hearted? According to someone, one of His Majesty's princes was chosen to be wise and generous, and he was appointed as the king of Silla and the king of Tang Dynasty. Sheji Pingfan side."

Yu Chigong immediately echoed: "What Lu Guogong said is very true."

These two people are always in conflict, and they don't agree with each other, but both belong to the Wu Xun Group, and their interests and demands are often the same, so they have to hold their noses and agree with each other.

Moreover, in the eyes of warriors, "expansion" is an eternal pursuit. Only by continuous expansion and constant conquest can the interests of warriors be guaranteed. Don't the warriors want to drink the northwest wind?
Incorporating Silla into the territory and ennobling the sons of the royal family as the king of Silla, it is necessary to send a large number of Tang troops to garrison Silla. This is exactly the interest of the warriors. Dismantle.

That's what idiots do...

The ministers were all silent and no one answered.

The old gods Li Xiaogong and Li Daozong are there, and they have no desires or desires.

In fact, the two of them knew in their hearts that no matter whether they ordered the children of the royal family to go to Silla as kings or not, they would never be candidates.

In the past years when they conquered the world, the two made great military achievements, and their prestige among the army was unmatched by anyone in the royal family.Once such important military ministers become the king of Silla, who can rest assured that their ambitions will grow and they will lead the army to fight back in a few years?
So the two of them have already made up their minds. In any case, it is good to be a quiet bystander. Any resolution is neither opposed nor approved. To offend people for nothing, let alone bear any responsibility...

In short, in Fang Jun's words, it's enough to make soy sauce.

In fact, Li Ji, who has always said "silence is golden", Cen Wenwen, who has nothing to do with himself, and Fang Xuanling, who has long since retired, all have the same thoughts.

In the hall, the most nervous person is Jing Wang Li Yuanjing...

Seeing that everyone was silent, Li Yuanjing was a little impatient. Once the decision was made, among the royal family, he was the most likely to be crowned King of Silla.

At that time, my many years of management will be exhausted, and the wild hope of repeating the change of Xuanwumen back then will be in vain. How can this be done?

With a dry cough, Li Yuanjing said: "Someone thinks it's wrong. Silla's attachment is to admire the majesty of the Celestial Dynasty. The queen of Silla came here with sincerity. Why don't Tang show her tolerance and allow her to return to Silla, still as the king, and Reward him with money and jewels, and try his best to win over him, and the Siyi will view him, and they will all be convinced. Convincing people with virtue is the only long-term solution. If you often use force to deter people, or even steal the country, I am afraid that from now on, the Siyi Fanbang will regard the Great Tang as a Flood beasts, the Tang army conquered the world, wherever they went, they must resist desperately to prevent Guozuo from falling into the hands of the Tang Dynasty... It is unwise to take nothing from Silla, but to put a shackle on oneself. "

His Majesty Li Er remained silent, but glanced at Li Yuanjing lightly.

Li Yuanjing's body was covered in cold sweat instantly, and his heart almost fell to the bottom...

(End of this chapter)