Jennifer Williams
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Su Li looked at Li Er with determined eyes. Originally, if Li Er hadn’t tried to manipulate his intentions, Su Li would have planned the same course of action. He had already discussed this plan with Princess Changle, and they had agreed that he would only intervene once in the near future. However, the truth was that even fighting Tubo alone wasn’t worth Su Li’s attention. Therefore, he asked Li Er for the map of the Great Tang Dynasty and studied it meticulously. To be honest, even Su Li was…-
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Li Er left the Princess Mansion in a gloomy mood. He once again felt Su Li’s stubbornness and difficulty. To be fair, what Li Er told Su Li about the king with a different surname wasn’t a deception. He truly intended to offer Su Li this royal position. However, Su Li’s intuition wasn’t wrong. Merely subduing Tubo wouldn’t warrant an immediate title from a different lineage. Even accomplished generals like Li Jing were only granted ducal titles, not kingships. Su Li’s victory over Tubo was…
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In the Tang Dynasty, his family considered a man’s departure for battle extremely honorable. Regardless of any conflicts they might have had, during times of war, the whole family would bid farewell under the guidance of the household’s matriarch. Changle understood that, even as a princess, she couldn’t let her emotions ruin this honor. However, the thought of being separated from her husband was causing her immense pain. After crying for a while, Changle appeared emotionally drained. Su Li tried…
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The impression the Tang Dynasty left for future generations was one of strength and romance, but beneath the grand facade lay the detrimental habit of pursuing great achievements. Worse, this habit persisted through the generations in the Central Plains. Even the staunch Ming Dynasty, with slogans like “the emperor guards the nation’s gates, and the ruler dies with the state,” couldn’t escape the weight of this mindset. The Song Dynasty was similarly trapped in pursuing an illusory reputation,…
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In the main hall, the Tubo envoy turned pale and looked at Su Li with trembling lips. On the other hand, many veteran officers’ eyes were shining, eager for action. Su Li’s forceful words truly resonated with them. Otherwise, how could he rely on his talents to stand out and make such convincing points? How did his mind work? Just look at the three conditions he proposed. They were indeed audacious and invigorating. Cheng Yaojin’s gaze towards Su Li was so enthusiastic that he seemed ready to ask…
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Only the weeping of the Tubo envoy could be heard in the main hall. Su Li smirked and stated, “If Tubo is genuinely loyal to the Tang Dynasty, crystal clear like day and night, then a matrimonial alliance is trifling. I might even think we’ve treated you unfairly.” The Tubo envoy hurriedly bowed to Su Li, tears in his eyes as he said, “Tubo only seeks to form a marital connection with the Tang Dynasty, and we dare not request anything further!” However, Su Li did not heed the envoy’s words…
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Li Er was a highly skilled emperor. For instance, the matter of the diplomatic marriage, he believed, had been carefully planned among the experienced ministers of the court. With Zhangsun Wuji and Li Daozong stepping up, they would surely comprehend his intentions. Cheng Yaojin and Weichi Gong, the prominent figures, had fallen silent, hadn’t they? Unexpectedly, someone still dared to make sarcastic remarks as the situation settled. Did they not respect Li Er, the emperor? Who had the courage? Was he…
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The next morning, at five o’clock, the sky was still pitch dark, yet Su Li was already in his official attire, casually riding White Dragon as he arrived at the front of the Imperial City’s Jianfu Gate. By then, the area in front of Jianfu Gate was filled with a bustling crowd. Looking around, one could see prominent figures in red and purple attire waiting for their turn to attend court. “Consort Su over here,” called Cheng Yaojin with his distinctive loud voice before Su Li had even…
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Su Li gently supported Changle in the Princess Mansion as they wandered through the garden. It had been less than three months since the royal doctor’s estimated due date, and Changle’s belly grew daily. After a short stroll, they found themselves resting in a pavilion. “Husband, do you think we are having a boy or a girl?” Changle asked softly, her hand caressing her belly as she wore a tender smile. Su Li chuckled. “Boy or girl, it doesn’t matter. Honestly, I would prefer a girl. If it’s…
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In Changan City, Jiangxia Palace. After returning from the palace, Li Daozong secluded himself in the study. Li Er’s decree came as a complete surprise to him. In the palace, Li Er spoke to him extensively. Being a skilled general himself, Li Daozong fully comprehended Li Er’s worries. The Tubo people held a geographical advantage. Even repeated losses could not weaken them significantly unless someone invaded their homeland and annihilated Tubo in one decisive battle. But was such a thing…
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