The court meeting was quickly dispersed, and Li Shimin also decided on the spot to make peace with Tubo. In fact, this should have been decided by Li Shimin a long time ago, so the court meeting just went through the motions according to the process. And those military attaches didn't say anything, obviously it seemed that Li Shimin had already told them something, so they should not object. And Li Shimin was so kind, which made Jingwen a little helpless, but Jingwen also wanted to make an effort, so Jingwen also came to the palace, and then wanted to continue to persuade Emperor Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty—" Jingwen said.

"What are you here to do? If it's to persuade me not to get along, then it goes without saying. I've already decided on this matter, so I don't need to say anything more. Li Shimin said.

But Jingwen said: "Your Majesty, I just want to say, what does the emperor think is the difference between the Huns and the Wuhuan people? ”

"This ......" Li Shimin was a little unable to answer when he heard this question.

If you want to talk about the historical Huns and the historical Wuhuan people, there is really no difference. At most, there are slight differences in language, or some differences in national customs. However, in the final analysis, they are still nomads, and these differences are strictly the same as the local differences of the Han people, and they are not very big differences. Moreover, those nomads, they actually destroyed the tribe, and then swallowed the other tribe's people, and then those people also joined the new tribe as a matter of course. Therefore, the gap between the ethnic groups in the nomadic people is actually not as big as that of other ethnic groups. Therefore, when Jingwen heard the difference between the Huns and the Wuhuan people, Li Shimin couldn't answer, because strictly speaking, they were no different from the Han people.

"Your Majesty, what is the difference between the Wuhuan people and the Xianbei people?" Jingwen asked again.

"Hmm...... What exactly are you trying to say? Li Shimin obviously felt that Jingwen had something to say, so he took the initiative to ask.

Jingwen immediately said: "Your Majesty, since there is no difference between these nationalities, why should we believe them? At that time, the Han Dynasty was against the Xiongnu. Wuhuan, even Xianbei, is a means of peace and gentleness. But how did they treat the Han Dynasty, they submitted to the Han people when they were strong. However, once the Han people were weak, they also took the opportunity to invade the territory of China and plunder the wealth and population of the Chinese people. And the contracts they signed with the Han people have made peace a lot of times! But what's the use of all this? It's not useful at all. Those nomads are predators, and they will not know etiquette and keep credibility because of a contract and a princess. ”

And Li Shimin finally understood what Jingwen meant. Then he asked, "Don't you believe the words of the Tibetans?" ”

"Yes! Your Majesty, these people who have become foreigners have not learned our Chinese etiquette, righteousness and shame, they have always been predatory. Although Tibet is located in the southwest, they have great ambitions. It won't take long for them to surrender their target to Tuyuhun, and after destroying Tuyuhun, they will also compete with our Tang Dynasty for the Western Regions. At present, the foundation of the Tibetan state is not stable. Therefore, they need the marriage of my Tang Dynasty to stabilize their kingdom. Once they really rise, they will become an important side trouble for my Datang! Jingwen said.

Li Shimin's face was very dark, obviously Jingwen was saying that Li Shimin sent the princess over to be an enemy. And Li Shimin's behavior. In fact, it is cultivating potential opponents, but Li Shimin obviously does not think so.

"What can they do? As long as my Datang is strong enough, then what am I afraid of? Li Shimin said arrogantly.

But Jingwen asked again: "Since our Datang is strong, and the fundamental thing to safeguard the interests of Datang is that Datang is strong enough." It's not anything and pro. Then why do you still want to make peace, Your Majesty? ”

"This ......" Li Shimin was once again left speechless by Jingwen.

Li Shimin could only say: "This can make my Tang Shun lì recuperate!" My Datang has just been founded, and all kinds of foundations are very thin, and they can't withstand the consumption of war at all. If only there could be a foreign vassal to help guard the frontier. Isn't this great? ”

Li Shimin actually used this reason to prevaricate, and Jing Wen was speechless to Li Shimin in his heart. From an economic point of view, Li Shimin's choice is indeed good. Because this can really save a lot of financial expenses, and can maintain a stable dìng for one or two generations. However, this will also lead to endless troubles, because this is tantamount to funding the enemy, so that they can develop smoothly and be able to serve as an enemy threatening the Central Plains in the future. Moreover, being friendly is very demoralizing to the military, but Li Shimin subconsciously ignored it. Because of Li Shimin's personal personality and political reasons, Li Shimin intentionally or unintentionally neglected the impact of peace on the morale of the army.

"Your Majesty, do you know? Heqin, it has a great impact on the morale of the army, and doing so is distrustful of my Datang army! Your Majesty, although I can save a lot of wealth and save my Datang from the threat of temporary war, is the price worth it? Once the morale of the army is gone, no amount of money can buy it back. When people's hearts are scattered, they can't help them even if they want to. Jingwen said.

When Li Shimin heard this, he immediately said angrily: "What? Could it be that I choose to make peace, is the army about to rebel? Joke, I, the Tang Army, must obey my orders. Since I have made a decision, everyone must follow it. Moreover, I have already made a decision on the matter of harmony, so there is no possibility of changing! You get me out, and when I'm not angry, you get out of here! ”

Jingwen shook his head helplessly, Li Shimin was actually angry now, because he felt that his prestige had been hit. Li Shimin is an emperor who has been killed on the battlefield, and his words and deeds are full of domineering. There is a self-respecting spirit, this kind of person has a desire to control power. The desire is very strong. Just now, Jingwen proposed that if he made peace, it would damage the morale of the army, which made Li Shimin very unhappy. For the ancient emperors, they believed that they should have absolute power, and even if they did something wrong, the people below should resolutely obey. Is it possible that because he chose to be peaceful, when the time comes, when the army fights, he will not sell his life?

This is the reason for the thinking of ancient kings, the idea that it is natural for others to obey themselves, and they are less concerned about the feelings of others. (To be continued......)