Mixed in Datang to be a son-in-law

Although it is far inferior to the firearm in front of me.

But the power is greater than the sword.

Li Shimin raised his hand and shot a vase not far away.

Everyone in the hall was startled.

"This weapon is amazing!"

Li Shimin's eyes were filled with emotion.

He looked at the silent crowd and said calmly: "3000 people can completely defeat a country. Do we have to be prepared for danger in times of peace? Otherwise, when the time comes, they will attack us in turn. Let's talk about who can resist?"

Datang has already fought against Xihai City.

It's just that they all lost.

Chapter 1144 Debate

Looking back, if Xihai City came to attack Datang, it would be completely reasonable.

And Datang really doesn't necessarily win.

This is no longer a knife and gun that everyone is familiar with, but another weapon that they are very unfamiliar with.

However, everyone also felt that there was a high probability that Xihai City would not attack Datang. After all, the king of Xihai was Zhou Jinyan.

Who is Zhou Jinyan?

That is the son-in-law, a son-in-law with three princesses......

Also, if he wins over, will Zhou Jinyan fall to Datang?

No one can tell.

Thinking of this, some people couldn't help looking at Zhou Shaofan.

Zhou Shaofan was expressionless, as if he didn't see anything.

Li Shimin sighed: "Even if there are skilled craftsmen and samples of this firearm, we still can't find the finished product. Let alone firearms, we are already far behind."

Wang Jian, the servant of the Ministry of War, suddenly said: "Your Majesty, the defeat of Tubo is now settled, and I feel that it is time for me, Datang, to make a decision."

Li Shimin smiled and said, "Oh, Wang Aiqing, what do you think?"

Wang Jiandao: "Although we had some misunderstandings with Xihai City before, Zhou Jinyan was after all..."

He didn't continue, but said again: "If we send someone over there, make Zhou Jinyan the king of Xihai, give him the city of Xihai, and make friends with him..."

He looked at Li Shimin's expression carefully, and saw that his face was expressionless, and he couldn't see anything.

I had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue: "Since I am the Lord of the Tang Dynasty, since I am willing to put down my face and befriend him, Zhou Jinyan should theoretically not refuse our overtures."

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay for a moment, but they didn't expect Wang Jian to dare to say these words at this moment.

At that time, Li Shimin was clamoring to attack Xihai City, and even encouraged Tubo to attack the city at a huge cost.

Although Wang Jian's proposal is good, will Li Shimin agree?

Wang Jian took a deep breath and said, "If Zhou Jinyan accepts His Majesty's gift, it means that he still has his heart for my Tang Dynasty. And in name, Xihai City also belongs to us."

After a pause, "At that time, we asked him for the technology of forging weapons. Presumably he would not refuse, right?"

"Wang Shilang, don't forget that we lost the battle, and Xihai City itself is someone else, so why should we reward it?"

Yu Chigong, who rarely spoke, suddenly sneered.

Wang Jian frowned and said, "No matter how you say it, Zhou Jinyan also belongs to the people of my Tang Dynasty. In terms of feelings, he should have his heart towards my Tang Dynasty. Besides, many of his relatives are still in Chang'an."

The whole court was suddenly quiet.

Wang Jian was stunned for a moment, his eyelids twitched, and he said anxiously: "I have no other meaning. I mean that many of his relatives are in Chang'an. As long as we give him the steps, he should be emotionally towards us, otherwise he will be like a rootless man." Ping..."

Li Shimin said indifferently: "Then according to Wang Aiqing, what official position should Zhou Jinyan be granted?"

"this......."

Wang Jian squeaked and couldn't speak.

Zhou Jinyan is known as the King of the West Sea in Xihai City.

But since the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, even the founding meritorious service has only been granted the title of Duke, but no king. (There were many kings in the late Tang Dynasty)

Zhou Jinyan is even younger now, no matter what Feng Wang says, he can't make it through.

Li Shimin sighed, and said casually: "My dear friends, tell me, if you have a good relationship with Xihai City, how should you seal Zhou Jinyan's official position."

"You can knight him."

someone suggested.

"Earl, at his age, being an earl is already very remarkable."

Someone touched the speaker.

The man still didn't understand, but he soon heard the explanation from the person next to him: "Zhou Jinyan was already an earl before."

"what?"

The man was taken aback for a moment, wondering for a while, he didn't expect Li Shimin to be so fond of Zhou Jinyan.

"Yes Marquis."

Marquis is a big official position.

From the third rank, Zhou Jinyan is young, can confer such a title, can be said to be a prince, etc., can be regarded as the best in Chang'an.

Everyone was discussing and discussing, discussing and discussing, it was nothing more than a knighthood reward.

As for Feng Wang or others, none of them said anything.

After Li Shimin asked the question, he didn't speak, but just looked at everyone present.

"The status has been lowered for no reason. If he disagrees, what should I do?"

Cheng Zhijie couldn't help asking.

Hou Junji said: "I treat him so favorably, why is he dissatisfied?"

Cheng Zhijie said: "He is the King of Xihai in Xihai City, and he is only a Marquis if he is granted the title of Marquis. Why do you think he agrees?"

Hou Junji sneered and said, "How can the false name of Little Xihai City compare to my Marquis of Tang Dynasty?"

Cheng Zhijie shook his head and said: "I think so, but it's hard to say whether others think so."

Wang Jian said indifferently: "My Tang Dynasty has already given him enough face, I think Prince Consort Zhou should understand His Majesty's painstaking efforts."

Cheng Zhijie opened his mouth, but Wang Jiandu moved Li Shimin out, so he couldn't say much, so he sighed and closed his mouth.

"Zhijie, what do you want to say?"

Unexpectedly, his expression was seen by Li Shimin.

Cheng Zhijie hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I think that although the Marquis is very big, Zhou Jinyan's reward is far enough, but the problem is that now we are going...not people begging us to come... .Give it to a marquis, I'm afraid he might not agree."

Hou Junji sneered and said: "If you don't know what is good or bad, do you really think that I, Tang, are afraid that he will fail?"

Cheng Zhijie said indifferently: "Commander Hou, you are so confident that when the time comes to fight, do you dare to issue a military order to defeat him?"

"you......."

Hou Junji's expression froze and he was speechless.

Cheng Zhijie shook his head, and said: "It's not that I'm timid, it's just that with our current strength, I'm afraid we really can't beat Xihai City that Zhou Jinyan said, at least we can't do anything to him."

Li Shimin nodded, motioning for him to continue.

Cheng Zhijie lifted his spirits, "No matter how good the title is, it's just a title. We can't come up with a satisfactory title. Instead, we just give him a title. It always makes people feel that this is a charity without sincerity."

A military general said displeased: "He can get the title of Marquis at such a young age, there are not many people in Chang'an, how can he be insincere?"

Cheng Zhijie glanced at the general, and said calmly: "Don't forget, what is our ultimate goal? It's a weapon."

Instead of looking at him, he looked at Li Shimin, "If I, the Tang Dynasty, only granted him a title, it wouldn't be a huge title, but nothing else. What do you think Zhou Jinyan will benefit from?"

Li Shimin was silent.

Cheng Zhijie looked at the crowd, "Except for a vain title, there is no benefit. Instead, he needs to attribute Xihai City to Datang, and even hand over the weapon technology to Datang. It is obviously an unequal exchange. Why do people agree?"

Chapter 1145 History

Hou Junji sneered: "Because he is a citizen of the Tang Dynasty! One day he will be a Tang person, and he will be a Tang person forever."

Cheng Zhijie's brain became hot, and he said angrily: "We just had a fight with someone, Commander Hou, don't think too much about it."

Hou Junji was furious, pointed at him and said, "Cheng Yaojin, what do you mean? Why do you talk to Zhou Jinyan everywhere?"

In anger, even Cheng Zhijie's previous name was called out.

Cheng Zhijie was also very angry, and scolded: "Hou Xiaoer, do you want me to fall into the fire pit of Datang? If you want to reconcile, you have to show sincerity. If you can't show sincerity, why do others want to reconcile?"

He turned his head, "Seeing that you speak so confidently, there must be a way to defeat Xihai City, please tell me."

Seeing everyone's gaze, Hou Junji couldn't say anything.

In fact, everyone understands.

Just didn't tell the truth.

Now it is Datang who wants to reconcile with Zhou Jinyan and seek his weapon.

If you don't give decent benefits, why do others agree?

Picture you Datang Xiang?

Or are you afraid that your Datang will beat him?

You know, if someone beats you back, you may not even be able to beat them.

At this time, it is obviously wrong to still cherish the title.

It's just that Tang Dynasty didn't have a history of kings with different surnames. It seems very inappropriate for him to be named Duke...at his own age.

Wouldn't he be on an equal footing with them?

With such a comparison, many people can only shut up.

It's not that Li Shimin doesn't want to talk.

He is not sure.

As everyone said, Datang has no history of conferring kings with different surnames.

It is obviously not in the interests of all parties to seal Zhou Jinyan as king.

He, Li Shimin, was also uncomfortable.

For the Duke of the State, that is higher than his Lao Tzu's title......

If it is lower, how can Zhou Jinyan willingly hand over his weapon technology?

Herein lies the problem.

Datang had no way to ask for it forcefully, but asked for it from others.

Seeing that there was no answer, Li Shimin had no choice but to announce the end of the meeting.

Regarding how to determine the relationship with Zhou Jinyan, Li Shimin had discussions with people at court meetings and in private, respectively. Half a month later, there was still no conclusion.

Until a message came.

Today, Datang is in the morning.

Suddenly a servant came in hurriedly.

Then handed a letter to Li Shimin.