After hearing what Li Chengqian said, the expressions of the people present varied. Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji naturally didn't believe it. It was really weird that the two of you could argue about this matter. I guess no one would be willing to let their son go.
What's more, Crown Prince Li Chengqian has a son of marriageable age, but he broke his leg some time ago. How can he be taken away to marry someone else?
"You're absolutely assholes! This is a matter of state, decided by the imperial court. How could you two brothers decide it privately? If this gets out, wouldn't it make the impression that all the grandchildren of the Tang Dynasty are lustful?"
Li Shimin slammed the table and could only bite the bullet and continue the performance. The envoy of Nanzhao Kingdom was also confused at this moment. Could it be that he had just heard it wrong? Li Tai had a strong Guanzhong dialect, so it was normal that he couldn't hear clearly, but this was too big.
However, this proves that the envoys are not fools. No matter whether this matter is true or false, they must listen to it. As long as the Tang Dynasty can give them an explanation so that they will not be unable to report after returning to their country, then this matter can be accepted. This is the helplessness of small countries.
"Your Majesty, calm down. This isn't just about your eldest grandson. He heard that the princess of Nanzhao was sweet and gentle, so he wrote a letter from the northwest front, saying he wanted to propose marriage on behalf of the Tang Dynasty. My second brother somehow found out about this and immediately came to argue with me. He's been doted on by you since he was young, and I couldn't bear to scold him, so we ended up arguing here. I didn't expect to make a fool of ourselves in front of the envoy."
Li Chengqian thought about it and realized that Nanzhao Kingdom just wanted an answer. After the disturbance caused by Prince Wei, Li Chun from Prince Wei's Mansion would definitely not be able to do it, so he had to put forward another person. Since Li Shimin did not consider Li Yuanchang and others, he had to find one from the existing imperial grandchildren, and he also had to satisfy Nanzhao Kingdom. In this case, he could only let his son marry another wife.
Fang Xuanling and Zhangsun Wuji heard it very clearly. You are treating me like a fool. However, neither of them said anything. This matter involved the Crown Prince and a prince, and it might even involve more people. What the King of Wei had just done could not be covered up even if he was killed. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said this, which was also a solution.
"That's sheer nonsense! Your son is already married, and you've just had a wedding. Do you think you're going to marry another one? Is that even plausible? Would the Princess of Nanzhao agree to that?"
Li Shimin scolded his son loudly and had a strong desire to perform, but he didn't know how to stop this matter. After all, such a thing had never happened before.
However, Fang Xuanling thought this was okay. Ordinary people could only marry one wife, and even the emperor could only marry one queen. If a princess of Nanzhao Kingdom married the emperor, she could only be named a concubine.
But if she were to marry the crown prince, she could only be the crown prince's concubine. However, there is still a gap between the crown prince and the crown prince. The crown prince is also much more noble than other crown princes. If the two really get married, a concubine can also be arranged. I just don't know what Nanzhao Kingdom means.
"Your Majesty, may I ask if the person you are referring to is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
Kotgul, the Nanzhao envoy, interrupted. As soon as he did, Li Shimin knew what to do. He hadn't expected this matter to end like this. He was also worried just now. If this guy hadn't interrupted, what kind of conclusion would he give him in the end? What if this guy was a warmongerer? Then, when he returned, the Southern Kingdom would go to war.
Originally, it didn't matter whether this marriage was successful or not. If it was successful, it would be icing on the cake. If it wasn't successful, our Tang Dynasty would not lack this woman. But after the King of Wei made a fuss, this matter must be successful. If it failed, the Southern Kingdom would likely be in danger.
Although the Nanzhao Kingdom is not very good and does not have much strength, it has a good relationship with the local ethnic groups. Once they unite, the entire southwestern region of the Tang Dynasty may be in chaos. Our rule in the local area is very weak. Coupled with the current situation in the northwest region, once chaos breaks out, the Tang Dynasty may not be able to quell the rebellion.
Now all the countries knew that the Tang Dynasty was powerful. If this war revealed the weakness of the Tang Dynasty, wouldn't it cause heavy losses? Li Shimin would never allow such a thing to happen.
"My Lord, I am truly sorry."
What Li Chengqian said to Li Shimin just now has undoubtedly shown that Li Xiang is a greedy and lustful person. When people asked him about it, Li Chengqian didn't know what to say, but what man is not lustful? As long as your ability is strong enough, you can have countless women. Although Li Chengqian answered like this, his face was proud. When it comes to the fourth generation of the royal family of the Tang Dynasty, who can be stronger than his own son?
"My princess has admired heroes since she was young. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is one of the most outstanding heroes in the Tang Dynasty, second only to His Majesty the Emperor. Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is already married, my princess is willing to become his concubine."
This guy saw it very clearly. Instead of marrying just any grandson of the emperor, who would have no influence in the entire Tang Dynasty, it would be better for her to be someone's concubine. Of course, you also have to consider who the concubine is. If this person is just an ordinary person, then the princess of a country will definitely not be willing. But if it is someone like Li Xiang, is there any need to consider it?
When he finished saying this, the four Tang Dynasty people in the room were dumbfounded. They were still thinking about how to trick the other party, but they didn't expect that the other party would agree to it. It seems that we have underestimated Li Xiang's influence.
Come to think of it, the whole Chang'an City was surprised by this kid a few years ago. Later, as this kid fought wars in the south and the north, his reputation began to spread. The merchants of Nanzhao Kingdom and Tang Dynasty had close contacts and naturally heard of Li Xiang's reputation.
However, Li Shimin had a different plan in mind. Li Xiang had no roots in the southwest. If he married the princess of Nanzhao, he would instantly become a powerful force. This deal would not be a loss for the Tang Dynasty, but it would greatly increase Li Xiang's power. The southwestern native tribes might also fall under Li Xiang's control. By then...