Chapter 29 I have two strategies to defeat the Tubo

  It's true what people say!

  Honesty is rewarded with leniency, imprisonment is avoided; resistance is punished severely, go home for the New Year!

  Faced with Du He's honesty, Li Shimin was not only unmoved by his attitude but instead became enraged, standing up and shouting: "You little brat, answering so quickly, do you think I'd marry both of you together?"

  Du He nodded somewhat embarrassed: "I have thought about it, no, I've dreamed about it, of course, I think about it during the day too!"

  "You..." Du He's sincerity made Li Shimin so "excited" that he couldn't speak, pacing back and forth for two steps before pointing at Du He and scolding: "I really misjudged you! I was still thinking of marrying my most beloved princess to you, but you're greedy and lecherous. One princess isn't enough, you also want to bring along a county lady, it's infuriating!"

  In the Tang Dynasty, it was not impossible for a son-in-law to take concubines, but there were two conditions: one, the princess agreed; and two, after marrying the princess for a certain period of time. A case like Du He's, who had his eyes on someone else even before he married the princess, is truly unique throughout history.

  Du He's mouth twitched slightly as he glanced at his potential future father-in-law, feeling a bit amused but forcing himself not to laugh.

  Li Shimin was even more annoyed, originally intending to feign anger and scold Du He severely, making him realize his mistake, then meekly agree to marry only Chang Le, be a good son-in-law, and everything would be fine. But seeing Du He's expression at this moment, he knew that he hadn't been listening at all, and was secretly sneering instead.

  "What's so funny?" Li Shimin still had a straight face.

  Du He respectfully said: "I dare not say!"

  "Speak!" Li Shimin's tone became more severe.

  "It was Uncle who told me to say it! Don't blame me for being rude!" Du He couldn't help but smile.

  "You're right, this isn't the imperial court, I won't blame you!" Li Shimin also had a bit of curiosity in his heart and pardoned Du He's crime.

  "If it were Liu Xiahui who scolded me like that, I might still be able to listen to him. But as for Uncle Li... hmm, this is a bit difficult. In my heart, I have always regarded Uncle Li as a role model. For the sake of future happiness, Du He gave Li Shimin a high hat and patted his horse's butt. Although this flattery was quite smelly, it was still flattery."

  Li Shimin was stunned, never expecting Du He to be so bold, killing him with a single shot, and then turning around to question his character, saying he had no right to criticize him.

  This...

  Li Shimin's face turned red with anger and annoyance.

  He didn't deny his lustful nature, but having Du He say it out loud made him lose some face.

  "This heart of loving beauty is something everyone has, even Confucius said: 'Drinking and eating, men and women, these are the great desires that exist.' Princess Chang Le is warm, gentle, virtuous, and dignified, and under the influence of her uncle Li, she excels at calligraphy and painting. Her talent and intelligence are also extremely high. If I can marry her as my wife, it would be the good fortune that I, Du He, have accumulated over eight lifetimes!"

  Li Shimin nodded repeatedly, very satisfied. Chang Le has always been his darling and treasure. Du He's high praise was in line with his wishes, and the fire in his heart dissipated a bit.

  "Xueyan is not bad either! Playful and lovely, lively and cheerful, being with her is particularly warm and unrestrained. Being able to marry her would also be a kind of blessing."

  "Perhaps I was being greedy and scatterbrained, but I truly couldn't bear to part with either of them! If it were Uncle Li, what would he do?"

  "This... " Du He's question had truly stumped Li Shimin.

  If it were him, there would be no doubt that he would marry both, but if he answered this way, how could he stop Du He's idea of marrying both?

  For a moment, Li Shimin actually had the idea of ??approving Du He's behavior, and he calmed down.

  "Slap!" He slapped his thigh loudly, stood up straight and scolded with a smile: "You little brat, I almost fell for your trick. You're really something, you've even calculated against me, trying to use me as a gun, dream on! This matter, I won't bother with it anymore, do whatever you want, I just want to see how you'll convince Du Xiang and those two girls, Chang Le and Xue Yan."

  Du He blinked his eyes, with a sorrowful face. He also knew that wanting to marry Chang Le and Li Xueyan at the same time was not an easy thing, because they were both members of the royal family, one a princess and the other a county lady, both of whom were precious and delicate, and it would be wrong to mistreat either of them. In history, there had never been anyone who had the good fortune to marry a princess and a county lady at the same time.

  Wanting to have it both ways is not an easy road to take, but with Li Shimin's support, everything will become simpler.

  After all, he is the emperor, above millions of people, he agreed, even if there are more troubles, they can also be resolved.

  So he changed his tactics and tried to persuade Li Shimin to help him, but unfortunately, he was discovered.

  Li Shimin looked at him with a hint of disdain, as if saying: "You young whippersnapper, you dare to play tricks in front of me? You're still too tender!"

  "No, I was wrong, what's the big deal! Uncle Li, don't be so heartless, my lifelong happiness is all entrusted to you." Du He looked pitiful and begged for help, having no other choice, being under someone else's roof, he had to lower his head, especially since the other person was his future father-in-law.

  Li Shimin waved his hand: "Don't give me this nonsense, you solve the trouble you got yourself into!" He looked impatient, but also didn't bother to pay attention to Du He's left and right embracing thoughts.

  After all, we're fellow practitioners!

  Just then, outside the house came the voice of Du Ruhui: "Your Majesty, the Tubo Zanpu Songtsen Gampo has sent a letter, which is now being delivered to Chang'an."

  Li Shimin calmly said: "Present the letter."

  Du Ruhui walked in, holding a sharp arrow with a bundle of hemp cloth tied to the arrowhead, which seemed to be the letter.

  Du He was about to bid farewell, but Li Shimin signaled him to stay, letting him continue to stay.

  "Du Xiang, you read it!" Li Shimin sat down again. Being an emperor is great, someone even helps with reading the letters.

  Du Ruhui responded with a sound, unfolded the arrowhead's Kudzu cloth, and handed the arrow to Du He for him to hold.

  He took the arrow, but saw that on the tail of the arrow were carved the six words "Zanpu's letter to the Tang master". Du He smiled slightly. This Song Zan Gambo sent a message really enough special, also do not know whether it is still in the slave society, and even paper can't bear to use.

  Thinking of this, Du Ruhui suddenly said: "If you don't return the Grand Marshal, and don't allow the princess to marry, I will personally lead 100,000 troops to attack the Tang State, kill the Tang Emperor, seize the princess by force, and welcome back the Grand Marshal."

  "Hmm..." Du He hesitated, unsure of what to say. This Song Zan Gambu was too arrogant, daring to utter such reckless words about killing the Great Tang Emperor with just a mere 100,000 troops.

  Li Shimin was enraged and shouted: "This is a mad barbarian, this time we must not give them any face, or I will have no face to be the Khan of Heaven!"

  In Duhe's view, Songtsen Gampo was arrogant and ignorant, but just laughed it off. But in Li Shimin's eyes, this was a challenge to his imperial power, a challenge to the majesty of the Heavenly Khan, so a hint of anger flashed in his eyes. Although he focused on the northwestern regions, not taking the Tibetan forces in the south seriously, he also did not allow them to openly provoke him.

  The war is now inevitable.

  Li Shimin fell silent for a moment, then suddenly said: "Du Xiaozi, if you want me to help with that matter, it's possible. Bring out your skills and perform well, I'll consider it!"

  "Yes! Thank you, Uncle Li!" Feng turned back and shouted with a high morale, "Tufa, for the sake of young master's happiness, I can only trouble you this time."

  Xie Sheng Fang Luo, not even ten seconds later, he exclaimed loudly: "Uncle Li, I have two strategies to defeat the Tubo!"

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