Princess Wencheng
by Tan Li
About This Novel
At the beginning of the seventh century AD, during the Zhenguan period of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, he advocated using martial arts to cultivate literature, light punishments and poor taxation, and exchanges with friendly countries. Tubo Songtsen Gampo wanted to marry Tang Dynasty and sent envoys to propose marriage to Tang Dynasty. Songtsen Gampo proposed marriage by force but was rejected by Emperor Taizong again, so he sent his confidant Ludongzan to Chang'an to apologize and propose marriage. Li Xueyan, the daughter of Li Daozong, the Minister of Rites of the Tang Dynasty and the king of Jiangxia County, was a lively and intelligent lady. Tang Taizong selected the princess from among the many daughters of the clan. He took a fancy to Xueyan at first sight and named her "Princess Wencheng" to marry into Tubo. Princess Wencheng and her entourage went through many difficulties and dangers, and the convoy was loaded with rich dowries and a life-size statue of Sakyamuni Buddha at the age of 12, and headed for Tubo.
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