Chapter 67: Lapis Lazuli Decoration

  With Li Er's words, his sister would at least not die in the hands of the Turks. Xiao Yu was extremely grateful, knowing that this was already the Emperor's greatest concession. He also saw from this matter that the Emperor trusted him and did not punish him for secretly writing a letter to his sister. He was extremely fortunate to have stood on the side of the current Emperor back then, which is why he had today's peace. At his age, power was no longer the top priority; being able to resolve the regrets in his heart during his lifetime was his greatest wish.

  Li Er had already figured it out in his mind, as for how to make use of it, he couldn't say that in front of so many people.

  "Xiao Ai Qing, that's enough of what you're saying!" Li Er didn't want to stray from the topic and still had to deal with the sudden attack by the Turks tomorrow.

  "Uncle, you're right, it's just that the younger ones have to suffer a bit!" Li Er was somewhat embarrassed. If he were to hit any other junior, he would just hit them, but he couldn't bear to hit his eldest grandson!

  This morning, Empress Longsun took out the glass made by Longsun Chong using the method from the Imperial Household Department. It was more delicate and transparent than before, with brighter colors and more varieties. Most importantly, the cost is very low, so the profit must be high. Also, that mirror is much better than the so-called copper mirror, even the pores on his face can be seen clearly.

  Chang Sun Wuji didn't mind at all, saying: "For the sake of the overall situation, being spanked a few times is nothing. When I came, Chong'er had already mentally prepared himself."

  Cheng Yaojin stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, my elder brother has thick skin and flesh, a beating is just like scratching an itch."

  Duan Zhi Xuan had already learned the whole story from Duan Jie, and before he could even punish Duan Jie, under his old wife's reminder, he went to the palace to confess his guilt. Since his son getting beaten could give Tuyuhun a way out, it was better than him taking action to punish his son.

  "Tomorrow, I will drag that little brat Duan Yu into the palace!" Duan Zhi Xuan was normally a dark-faced and intimidating figure, but now because of his son's situation, he had lost face and looked even more frightening.

  Li Jing knew Li Ye also couldn't escape and ordered that he be brought into the palace the next day.

  The ministers then deliberated for a while, thinking of various difficulties that the other side might raise and formulating corresponding countermeasures before returning home.

  Turkic envoy Rakuban sought an audience at the palace early in the morning of the second day to seek justice for his subordinates. Rakuban was a greedy person and a favored minister under Ashina Helu, otherwise he would not have been sent to Chang'an, where he could eat and take as much as he wanted, and his originally robust body gradually became fat, shaking his belly with each step.

  Li Erduan sat on the dragon throne, and the Turkic envoy Rakuban merely gave Li a slight bow, speaking rudely: "I have come today to ask how the Great Tang Emperor will deal with those who injured the Turkic officials at Baiweilou yesterday?"

  "Since it's a fight, it won't be an unprovoked one. Does the ambassador know the reason?" Li Er was furious and wanted to have Lakuban dragged out and fed to dogs, but he had no choice but to force a smile and pretend to be friendly.

  The Turkic envoy Rakuban also knew that his subordinates were extremely restless in Chang'an, yesterday they absolutely did not just eat and listen to music, but now he has come, so it's impossible to retreat temporarily, this time must get some benefits from the Tang Dynasty, cannot let go easily.

  "It was just a matter of drinking and listening to music, but I was beaten half to death by your Tang people. If Your Majesty cannot give me an explanation, I will inform the Khan of the Turks and let him handle it for us!" Rakuban became unreasonable and started making threats.

  Li Er clenched his teeth and smiled, saying: "Ah, you've come from afar to our place, of course we can't let you suffer. I'll give you a treasure."

  It's a treasure, said the Emperor of Datang, it must be good stuff. Rakuban laughed, this Emperor of Datang is still on the right path. In fact, he also understood that even if he exaggerated the situation and reported to the Khan, the Khan would not send troops because of a few small people.

  Li Er had someone bring over an object, and Zhou He lifted the red cloth on top of it, revealing a crystal horse with four hooves galloping in mid-air.

  Everyone except Li Er let out a surprised gasp, this crystal was good stuff, but due to the limitations of the firing process, most were small pieces, yet this time there was actually such a large crystal ornament, how many cubic meters?!

  Wei Zheng stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, this is a treasure of our Great Tang Dynasty. How can we give it away casually? If future generations find out, we will be the sinners of history!"

  Everyone knew Li Er was going to give something to the Turks, but they didn't expect it would be such a good thing, and they all disagreed.

  Li waved his hand and did not allow the ministers to say more.

  However, after their surprise, they thought of Li Er's cleverness and chose to believe him.

  The Turkic envoy, Rakuban, was already stunned. He had seen a lot of gold and silver, but crystal glass, he hadn't seen much of it, because this thing was really too expensive. A piece of crystal glass as big as this, it was truly the first time he had ever laid eyes on it. The ministers' painful expressions also showed that this was something good.

  "Since Your Majesty last time, I, the ambassador, have been obedient and not dared to disobey. However, three of my subordinates were beaten too severely, their lives hanging in the balance. If there is no punishment, even if I, the ambassador, do not mind, but the brothers below me are not so easy to talk to." Lakuban pretended to be difficult, but his heart was already overjoyed. He said this just for the sake of appearances; accepting the gift so readily would be too unseemly!

  "As the ambassador has spoken, I cannot let the ambassador be embarrassed, so I have already sent someone to scold and teach those few rascals." Li Er said with a smile, really not wanting to hit Zhangsun Chong and others.

  "I won't believe it unless I see it with my own eyes!" Rakuban was unyielding. "At least fifty lashes for each of them!"

  "La Kuiban, that's enough! Twenty slaps for each of you!" Li Er's face was gloomy, his expression stifling anger and frustration.

  Laku Ban also knew that he couldn't push Li Er too hard, and smiled as he said: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I don't know what crime I've committed."

  "Since it's about drinking and fighting, it's considered disturbing the peace of Chang'an. The punishment will be carried out in the Chang'an Prefectural Government Office. From now on, whoever disturbs the peace of Chang'an will be severely punished." Li Er said in a deep voice.

  "When?" Lakuban asked.

  "Tomorrow at noon!" Li Er said, turning and leaving with a flick of his sleeve, still fuming.

  Chongchen also felt as if he had been greatly insulted, staring at Lakuban with anger and walking out.

  Lacuba was very proud, today not only got the most precious thing of Datang, but also made the emperor of Datang humble, punished those few arrogant bastards, today is indeed mighty, in the future in Chang'an city, he can be even more domineering.

  Recently, there was news from the grasslands that someone was going to replace him. This is a sensitive period and he can't give those people any excuse to snatch this lucrative position away from him. He has grown fond of this place, with its rich wine, beautiful and slender women, and countless gold, silver, and jewels...

  This time, he has gained both fame and fortune, so let's learn from the Tang Dynasty people to forgive others when they can be forgiven, and to cross the river by feeling the stones. Before leaving Chang'an, grab as many benefits as possible, so it won't be a waste of this trip.

  After Erlakuban left the palace, the ministers who had gone out earlier rushed to Li Er and asked him why he had given away something worth a city so easily.

  That large glass horse ornament from earlier would definitely sell for a lot of money if taken out, and could raise quite a bit of grain!

  The ministers learned from the inner attendants that Li Er was in the Zhengzheng Hall of Empress Longsun, and without regard for anything else, rushed to the Zhengzheng Hall.

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