"No political marriage, no reparations, no ceding of land, and no tribute! The subjects will guard the country, and the monarch will die for the country! "
Li Shimin was shocked when he heard this. His eyes shone brightly as he immediately shouted, "This is the integrity of the Tang dynasty. From now on, this will be the ancestral teachings of the Tang dynasty and the standard of conduct of the emperors of the past!"
All the generals in the court immediately shouted in unison, "We will definitely die on the battlefield and guard the country for Your Majesty."
Li Shimin said solemnly, "In that case, I entrust my life to all of you."
In Taiji Palace, a solemn ceremony of the monarch and his subjects entrusting each other was immediately held. Meton's words were very provocative, but everyone knew that to reach this point, they would have to pay a heavy price. However, these people did not hesitate.
After a long time, the atmosphere in Taiji Palace calmed down slightly.
Linghu Defen stepped forward and said, "Once the political marriage is cut off, the Tang dynasty will lose its balance with the surrounding countries. However, I'm afraid that the Tang dynasty will have endless troubles on its borders in the future!"
Only then did the ministers realize that if the political marriage was cut off, the Tang dynasty would lack the means to effectively check the surrounding countries. They were afraid that there would really be troubles on their borders everywhere! Although the Tang dynasty was not afraid of war, the surrounding countries would be in chaos. Even if the Tang dynasty won, it would suffer heavy losses. It was not a solution in the long run.
Imperial Censor Wang immediately showed a mocking expression and said, "Whoever started the trouble should end it. Since Marquis Merton has proposed not to marry, he must have a way to solve this hidden danger."
All the civil and military officials in the court immediately focused their attention on Meton. Unconsciously, the people in the court paid more attention to Meton's suggestion. Moreover, Meton had never disappointed them.
Meton immediately sneered when he heard this, "Looking at the history books, how many countries in the world have the same interests forever? Even if the Zhaojun goes out, it will only be peaceful for 50 to 60 years. Since women can't complete the task of making peace between the two countries, then we men will do it. "
The moment Meton said this, all of the civil and military officials in the court felt as if they had been strangled. They all glared at Meton with strange looks in their eyes, and Cheng Yaojin even winked at Meton with an exaggerated expression on his face.
Imperial Censor Wang was so angry that his face turned pale. He angrily rebuked, "Mo Jiazi is not a man at all. How could he have such filthy thoughts? This official reports Mo Jiazi's crime of disrespect."
Li Shimin was also speechless. He looked at Meton with a pained expression.
Many of the officials even understood and looked at Meton as if they were kindred spirits, causing Meton to have goosebumps.
Meton looked around and said innocently, "In the Pre-Qin era, which envoy wasn't a man? Back then, Su Qin and Zhang Yi were all influential figures."
Only then did the court officials realize that Mo Jiazi's suggestion was to put the School of Diplomacy and Diplomacy in an important position. Looking at Meton's innocent eyes, the civil and military officials in the court couldn't help but feel ashamed. It was their own filthy thoughts.
Imperial Censor Wang was so ashamed that his face turned red. Out of all the important officials in the court, he was the only one to refute Meton. Didn't that mean that he was the only one to expose his filthy thoughts?
"Mo Jiazi!"
Imperial Censor Wang immediately gritted his teeth, inwardly hating Modun for making a fool of himself.
Li Shimin couldn't help but be moved. During the Warring States Period, the School of Diplomacy and Diplomacy shone brightly. If a person comparable to Su Qin and Zhang Yi appeared in the Tang dynasty, then the border of the Tang dynasty would definitely be stabilized.
"The School of Diplomacy and Diplomacy, one official has two masters. No matter how eloquent he is, how can he take on such a heavy responsibility?" Imperial Censor Wang was burning with anger as he loudly retorted.
Many civil officials also nodded. The Confucians valued loyalty the most and believed that one official would not serve two masters. Naturally, they despised the School of Diplomacy and Diplomacy's behavior. This was also the reason why the School of Diplomacy and Diplomacy had declined.
Merton said, "Zhang Jian went to the Western Regions and Ban Chao gave up his pen and joined the army. Which one of them didn't contribute more than marriage?"
Imperial Censor Wang was speechless.
Li Shimin couldn't help but nod. Who could say that Zhang Jian and Ban Chao didn't use the School of Diplomacy and had made great contributions?
Meton suggested, "Your Majesty, there is no distinction between good and bad in learning. The School of Diplomacy and Diplomacy can naturally be used by the Tang dynasty. The imperial court can specially select some loyal disciples to study the School of Diplomacy and Diplomacy. Once they learn it, they can be sent to the neighboring countries. In this way, the problem of the School of Diplomacy and Diplomacy can be solved and the glory of the School of Diplomacy and Diplomacy can be restored. We can show the neighboring countries the benefits and the prosperity of the Tang dynasty. In this way, we will be able to conquer the world and be respected by the world. This is the way to solve the border problem of the Tang dynasty and not to rely on a woman."
Li Shimin's eyes lit up. The power of the School of Diplomacy and Diplomacy had been proven in the Warring States Period. Meton's suggestion not only solved the drawbacks of the School of Diplomacy and Diplomacy but also made full use of the power of the School of Diplomacy and Diplomacy. It was much better than marriage.
Imperial Censor Wang retorted, "The School of Diplomacy and Diplomacy was only very prominent in the Pre-Qin Period. The Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period are all descendants of the Yellow Emperor and share the same origin. But now the Tang dynasty is facing a barbarian country. How can the School of Diplomacy and Diplomacy persuade the barbarian country with empty words?"
In his opinion, the reason why the Vertical and Horizontal Sect could be so outstanding was because the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period were of the same origin. That was why the Vertical and Horizontal Sect could be used. How could a barbarian country be swayed by empty words?
Merton said, "There is no eternal friendship between countries, only eternal interests. The Tang dynasty interacts with the surrounding countries. Naturally, these countries need the Tang dynasty in many ways. If the School of Diplomacy and Diplomacy goes to other countries, they will naturally represent the will of the Tang dynasty and seek the common interests of the two countries. As long as the interests exist, the two countries will naturally be at peace forever. "
"What if the interests are no longer there or the interests of the Tang dynasty are endangered?" Li Shimin asked.
Meton said coldly, "Then the Tang dynasty will ally with the School of Diplomacy and Diplomacy to keep the other countries in check. Let the other countries be isolated and helpless, then they will come to the court and ask for punishment!"
The court officials suddenly felt a chill in their hearts and could not help but feel a chill. If the Tang dynasty could really reach such a level, then they would be able to conquer the four seas.
"If necessary, 100,000 soldiers of the Tang dynasty will definitely be able to protect the interests of the Tang dynasty," Meton said coldly.
Li Shimin slowly nodded. He had never been one to passively take a beating. Back then, the Wei River Alliance had been the greatest humiliation of his life. In just three years, Li Shimin had destroyed the Eastern Turks and taken revenge.
"What does Linghu Defen think?" Li Shimin turned to Linghu Defen and asked.
"The Minister thinks that this is a good idea!"
The Honglu Temple of the Ministry of Rites was responsible for the diplomatic work of the Tang dynasty. Usually, they only received the ambassadors of other countries and had very little power. If it was as Meton said, then the Ministry of Rites' power would definitely increase greatly. How could Linghu Defen not agree?
Moreover, the marriage was no longer possible. Thus, they could only use the School of Diplomacy.
"Good, let the Ministry of Rites handle this matter. Remember, loyalty is the most important thing," Li Shimin ordered.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Linghu Defen replied.
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