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Chapter 12 Songtsen Gampo

On the day when Li Shimin politely rejected Lu Dongzan's proposal to marry his relatives, Lu Dongzan had another thought and proposed the marriage between Princess Langri Linzhi, the daughter of Planrissonzan, and Prince Li Ke of the Tang Dynasty.

It is certainly a pity that it was not possible to marry the Tang princess for Songtsen Gampo, but it was second to the best. If the Tubo princess could marry the crown prince Li Ke, it would be a good choice.

But the Tubo princess's marriage was definitely not something he could decide, so after Lu Dongzan thought of this, he immediately ordered Sai Rugongdun to take his people to set off immediately and report to Songzan Gampo to Russie.

Plateau, Royal City, Potala Palace.

In the Potala Palace, Tubo Zampsongtsen Gampo looked at Sairukundun sitting opposite him and was frowning. It was obviously because he was unhappy and had encountered something extremely melancholy.

Originally, when Songtsen Gampo wanted to marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty, it was a sure thing to marry the Tang Dynasty, so he ordered Lu Dongzan to bring jewelry as a betrothal gift and went to Chang'an. However, he didn't expect that a Li Ke appeared in Chang'an City. Not only did he investigate the Tubo matters very clearly, he also shook the Tubo and Songtsen Gampo in front of Lu Dongzan, and ruined the marriage matters.

After learning about this and Lu Dongzan's intention, Songtsen Gampo also knew Lu Dongzan's intention. Although Langri Linzhi was quite loved by Songtsen Gampo, when she failed to marry the Tang princess, facing the interests of the entire Tubo, marrying Langri Linzhi seemed to be the only choice. Songtsen Gampo ordered people to invite Princess Dongjun Langri Linzhi, while asking questions with Sai Rugongdun.

Songtsen Gampo asked Seru Gongdun: "Lu Dongzan said that there were high-ranking officials in our Tubo court who wrote a detailed work for the Tang Dynasty and communicated with the Tang Dynasty Crown Prince Li Ke. Do you think this matter is true?"

If it is true as Lu Dongzan said, the spies from the Tang Dynasty appeared in the Tubo court, it would be a major event in the country. Lu Dongzan, Serugongdun and Sambuza were all Songtsen Gampo's confidants. When Songtsen Gampo was young, he was elected by his predecessor Zanpu and assisted by Songtsen Gampo. Songtsen Gampo had great faith in them, so Songtsen Gampo could also discuss this matter with Sarugongdun.

Sairukongdun replied: "When I reply to Zanpu's words, I think what Lord Dongzan said is true. The Prince of Tang Ting knows me, Tubo well, and even knows that Zanpu wants to show heroic spirit. This is the top secret in the country. If there were no senior officials in the country to do it in detail, it would be impossible."

Songtsen Gampo listened to Serugongdun's words, although he did not answer for a while, he actually agreed with Serugongdun's answer in his heart.

The conquest of Xiangxiong was a top secret. Including Songtsen Gampo himself, the entire Tubo knew no more than ten people. How could he know that Li Ke was far away in Chang'an thousands of miles away?

Songtsen Gampoe paused for a moment before asking again: "Who do you think it will be?"

Sarugongdun thought about it and replied, "Can they be from the Subi clan? Or Qiongbobangse? They had a lot of slight remarks when Zanpu moved the capital. Now they have colluded with the Tang court and oppose Zanpu. Niang clan had also had a disagreement with Zanpu. Although they surrendered now, they have also had the possibility of rebellion."

Upon hearing this, Songtsen Gampo thought for a moment, and said to Serugongdun: "You keep this matter secret first, don't let others know about it. Whether it is Supi, Qiongbobangse or the remaining tribes of the Niang clan are all powerful in the country and can't be moved easily, otherwise there will be chaos."

Serugongdun hurriedly responded: "Don't worry, Zanpu, I know the severity of this matter."

If it is true as Lu Dongzan said, and the high-ranking officials of Tubo made detailed works by the Tang Dynasty, then they would probably be inconsistent behind them. I am afraid that they will not be clear for a while. The young man Songzan Ganbu was the king. He has already developed a profound cunning since his experience. Even if he finally wanted to purge the royal court, it was not the case now. At least it must be done after the relationship with the Tang Dynasty has stabilized.

Songtsen Gampo and Serugongdun were talking about this. At this moment, Princess Langri Linzhi, whom Songtsen Gampo sent someone to see, finally arrived.

"Langri Linzhi pays homage to Jianpu (brother)." As soon as Langri Linzhi enters the house, he pays homage to Songtsen Gampo.

Songtsen Gampo smiled and said, "The most beautiful Gesang flower on our plateau is here."

After Songtsen Gampo finished speaking, he helped Langri Linzhi up first, then waved his hand and signaled Serugongdun to retreat.

After Serugongdun retreated, Langri Linzhi looked at Serugongdun's leaving figure and asked Songtsen Gampo in confusion: "Didn't Serugongdun marry the Tang princess for Jianpu? Why did it appear in the logic?"

Songzan Gampo sighed and replied, "The Emperor of Tang does not want to marry the princess to me, and has rejected Lu Dongzan."

Langri Linzhi asked in surprise: "What? Why is this?"

In Langri Linzhi's eyes, Songtsen Gampo is a rare hero in the world and the king of Tubo. It should not be difficult to marry the Tang princess so sincerely, but why was the Tang court rejected it again?

Songtsen Gampo replied: "The Emperor of Tang was provoked by others and was very hostile to me, so he rejected me."

Langri Linzhi said worriedly: "What should we do? Jianpu and Tang's marriage were originally intended to ease their relationship with Tang Ting by marrying the princess, and to gain the support of Tang Ting, so as to unify the plateau in the future. But now that Emperor Tang does not marry the princess, wouldn't Jianpu's original plans and preparations be wasted?"

Songtsengan preached: "Yes, this is why I came here for you."

Langri Linzhi became more and more confused when she heard Songtsen Gampo's words. What can she do with the affairs of the two countries?

Langri Linzhi asked, "Is there any place that Linzhi can help with in the matter of Jianpu?"

Songzangan preached: "Lu Dongzan ordered people to send letters. Although the Tang Ting did not marry the princess, it did not reject the marriage. Lu Dongzan meant that since we Tubo could not marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty, we would marry our Tubo princess, which would also be able to get closer to the Tang Ting and gain nominal support from the Tang Ting."

Langri Linzhi listened to Songtsen Gampo's words and immediately understood what he meant. Songtsen Gampo had no daughter, and she was the only princess in Tubo. Songtsen Gampo said that the princess who married outside was the only one.

Songzan Gampo said that Langri Linzhi was not prepared at all, surprised and nervous. In an instant, Langri Linzhi was stunned for a long time, and then asked Songzan Gampo: "Does Jianpu want me to marry Emperor Tang?"

Songtsen Gampo shook his head and said, "It's not Emperor Tang, but Li Ke, the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty."

Langri Linzhi asked, "But the rumored Li Ke who was condemned by the Turks and pacified Xue Yantuo?"

Songtsengan preached: "Yes, it's him. Li Ke is only a little older than you, and he is also a character, and he will not insult the Gesanghua on our plateau. Of course, I don't want to force you. All of this depends only on your meaning. If you want to marry, you will marry, and if you don't want to marry."
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