Chapter 33: Arriving in Chang'an once more, Fang Xuanling

Hearing Li Er's words, the crowd was somewhat taken aback.

Tibet?

Why would Your Majesty suddenly think of that country?

In the eyes of the hundred officials, Tibet was located in a remote region with harsh weather and extremely poor geographical conditions; there was simply no need to take it to heart.

Li Er's eyes flickered with a profound light.

He was an extremely sharp politician, always able to foresee in advance which force posed the greatest threat to the Great Tang.

For a long time, the Great Tang's greatest enemy had been the Turks.

But now, Li Er had a vague feeling that Tibet would become a more terrifying enemy than the Turks.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, there has recently seemed to be no news from the direction of Tibet. According to reports from scouts, the Tibetan borders were completely closed several days ago, and no one is allowed in or out."

Du Ruhui stood up and said.

Ever since Fang Xuanling went on a diplomatic mission to Tibet, he had temporarily taken over official business regarding the Tibetan direction.

"Your Majesty, Tibet is merely a barbaric land. It is said that the people there eat raw meat and drink blood, and do not speak human language. Why bother with that extreme frontier land?"

"Well said, Your Majesty. Now that ten thousand nations come to pay tribute, this is an unprecedented grand event in our Central Plains; we must host it properly."

"Yes, this makes sense!"

The hundred officials in the Taiji Hall were filled with excitement.

Rather than wasting time discussing Tibet, it would be better to think about how to celebrate this once-in-a-century grand event.

Li Er did not pay attention to the praise of the hundred officials, but was curious about the news of the Tibetan border closure.

According to common sense, unless an extremely unusual major event occurred at the border, such a move would generally not be made.

In that war in Tibet, who exactly won...

Li Er muttered in his heart.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Tibet has submitted a state letter. Their monarch, Songtsen Gampo, admires Great Tang culture and has already dispatched envoys to the Tang, who will arrive in Chang'an in a few days." Tang Jian, Vice Minister of the Secretariat, walked into the Taiji Hall in a hurry, holding a state letter.

"Oh? Present it quickly!"