The strength of these three vassal states is no less than that of the Eastern Turks and Tubo, and even slightly stronger than Goguryeo.
Because Goguryeo spanned the Liaodong Peninsula and the current Korean Peninsula, it was a semi-agricultural and semi-nomadic country.
Moreover, Goguryeo has been learning from the advanced culture of the Han people since the Sui Dynasty, because the nature of their country is very similar to that of the Tang Dynasty.
Now these three powerful countries have chosen to surrender because of the heroic performance of the Tang Dynasty in destroying Tuyuhun and Tubo in one go.
In the first seat, Li Shimin just nodded slightly, with a very calm expression on his face.
If he had not experienced the pie cut by the king yesterday, Li Shimin might have been complacent about receiving these generous tributes.
But to him now, this tribute is not worth mentioning.
After a moment of silence.
Li Shimin said loudly: "I believe you already know the reasons for the collapse of the Eastern Turks, Tuyuhun and Tubo."
"Your Majesty, Huitian Khan, we will know."
Goguryeo, Xue Yantuo and the Western Turkic envoys nodded quickly in response.
Needless to say, the Eastern Turks invaded and plundered the borders of Datang many times, and even reached the Wei River in the past few years.
If the Tang Dynasty is not destroyed, who will it destroy?
Tuyuhun also deserved his crime. Who allowed him to go to Shanzhou and Liangzhou and other places within the territory of the Tang Dynasty to plunder and massacre the people of the Tang Dynasty.
As for Tubo, they were greedy and deserved to die. They dared to take millet from the fire in the territory conquered by the Tang Dynasty.
What is the difference between this and pulling out a tooth from a tiger?
The three countries have no conflicts with the Tang Dynasty.
The special Xue Yantuo was entirely supported by the Tang Dynasty and was used to check and balance the Eastern Turks.
I just didn’t expect that the Eastern Turks would be destroyed by the Tang Dynasty. This country of checks and balances became a thorn in the side of the Tang Dynasty.
Li Shimin waved his hand and said: "Go back and tell your khan that I will accept the tribute."
"As long as you keep yourselves and do not take action against the Tang Dynasty and the surrounding vassal states , I will not send troops easily."
"But once you do something extraordinary, you will bear all the consequences!"
After hearing Li Shimin's threatening words, the three The messenger's body was shaken, and a look of panic appeared on his face.
As if they had agreed, the three of them knelt down and kowtowed to Li Shimin.
"I sincerely abide by the decree of the Heavenly Khan. I will tell our Khan the truth when I return."
"Please also ask His Majesty the Heavenly Khan for the sake of our tribute, Forgive us! ”
These people are really scared.
According to the strength shown by the Tang Dynasty, their domestic generals and civil servants believe that the current situation is not the Tang Dynasty at all.opponent.
Li Shimin nodded and said: "Okay, you all retreat."
"Your Majesty, Tian Khan, we will retire first."
Three The messenger's attitude was respectful and he knelt down and saluted again.
Before this, although they would also send tribute, the quantity was not comparable to what it is now.
Moreover, although these vassal states paid tribute, they did not have much respect for the Tang Dynasty.
It must be said that powerful force is the most important weapon in diplomacy.
"Three envoys, please."
Under the leadership of the chamberlain, the envoys from Goguryeo, Xue Yantuo and the Western Turks left Taiji with their heads lowered and followed behind the chamberlain. temple.
Soon after they left, the Tai Chi Hall exploded instantly.
"Good guy, the total number of livestock sent by each vassal country is no less than 30,000!"
"This is more livestock than we have ever captured in defeating a country!"
"I didn't expect that our Tang Dynasty would be so majestic all over the world. These vassal states would accept the courtesy and declare themselves as vassals."
"This is all your Majesty's credit! These vassal states were conquered by your Majesty's dragon." The power was shocking!"
"..."
I don't know which conspicuous person took the credit for Li Shimin, but a congratulatory voice suddenly came from the position behind the minister. resounded throughout the hall.
"Your Majesty is so powerful that all foreigners hear his voice and worship him. This is the common master of the world!"
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Soon there was a group of clever ministers who bowed and saluted Li Shimin.
"Congratulations to Your Majesty, for being the common master of the world!"
The congratulations came one after another, making the king's ears hurt from the noise.
Under such cheers, Li Shimin squinted his eyes slightly and seemed to be extremely relieved.
I don’t know which minister was too involved in the drama. After everyone congratulated him, he suddenly stood up and pointed at Wang Jian menacingly, frowning and said loudly.
"Your Majesty, when we shouted just now, the Korean Duke was indifferent!"
"I think that the Korean Duke is disrespectful to Your Majesty, and please punish him!"
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His deafening words caused the entire Tai Chi Hall to become silent instantly.
Everyone looked at him.
Behind the old official, an official who had a good relationship with him secretly pulled his official robe behind him to signal him not to continue talking.
Unexpectedly, this conspicuous Minister Bao saw the gazes of His Majesty and all the ministers, as if they were cheering him on.
He raised the Wat board with both hands and spoke loudly again.
"Although the Duke of South Korea has made many contributions, His Majesty is the king of a country."
"Anyone who dares to be disrespectful to His Majesty should be punished!"
After finishing speaking, he bowed to Li Shimin again in a serious manner.
This conspicuous bag originally thought that flattering His Majesty in this way would gain the support of His Majesty and other ministers.
Unexpectedly, not only did His Majesty ignore him, but even the civil and military ministers did not agree with him.
Knock~
The conspicuous Minister Bao trembled in his heart.
A bad premonition suddenly came to his mind.
Before the other courtiers could say anything, Li Shimin said coldly with a gloomy face.
"I have said before that slandering an official who has made great contributions will be punished with an additional penalty."
"I remember that you have worked hard over the years, so I will not punish you. You are a servant." There's no need for Shaoqing to do anything. Take off your official robe and go back now!"
This...
Upon hearing Li Shimin's words, Shaoqing, the conspicuous servant, was stunned. , a feeling of regret instantly lingered in my heart.
Many courtiers secretly shook their heads, feeling sorry for what happened to the servant Shaoqing.
You said that you would be fine as a servant and a young minister. In a few years, you can retire and return to your hometown, and then enjoy your old age with your salary.
Why seek discomfort at this time?
Don’t you know that the most unprovoked person in the court now is Wang Jian, who just destroyed two countries?
Now let’s attack His Majesty’s heart directly. I will only spare you!
The servant Shaoqing quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Li Shimin.
"Your Majesty, all my subordinates are thinking about you, please spare me!"
"I admit my mistake! I should not slander the Lord of Korea!"
As he spoke, he hit his head heavily on the floor of Tai Chi Hall.
Li Shimin was unmoved and shouted loudly: "Come here, pull him out, take off his official robe, and send him out of the palace!"
"No!"
On the right there is a line of generals, Niu Jinda takes action himself.
He carried the servant Shaoqing out of the Tai Chi Hall like a chicken.
"Your Majesty, I have been wronged!"
"Please give me another chance!"
Unfortunately, no matter how much he screamed for mercy, he still didn't. People came out to speak for him.
Many ministers secretly sighed in their hearts: "Hey, impulsiveness is the devil!"