Great Tang Dynasty

Chapter 886
Datang's imperial edict was quickly sent to the Eight Departments of the Party.

After the edict was sent, many Dangxiang tribes agreed without much hesitation.

But as the most powerful Tuoba tribe among the eight tribes of the party, they hesitated.

The leader of the Tuoba tribe is called Tuoba Yong, who is very ambitious.

He has always wanted to unify the Eight Departments of the Party, and then establish a dynasty like Tuyuhun or Tubo.

Because only by allowing Dangxiang to establish a country, it is possible for their Dangxiang to gradually become stronger and become an existence that can compete with the Central Plains dynasty.

However, what made Tuoba Yong angry was that many Dangxiang tribes turned to Tang one after another.

For example, the Kefei Xiao Khan of the Xifeng tribe, he took refuge in Datang, and also helped Datang capture the Turkic Jieli Khan.

The surrender of these tribes made Tuoba Yong's plan more and more derailed.

The more they voted for the Tang Dynasty, the harder it would be for him to unify the eight departments of the party.

Regarding this situation, Tuoba Yong sometimes wanted to kill people in anger. He felt that his Dangxiang clansmen were so stupid that they even took refuge in Datang. Did they forget that the blood of Dangxiang people was shed on their bodies?

Now that Datang wants them to pay tribute, the other Dangxiang tribes have basically agreed. If he also agrees, then he will never be able to achieve his goal in his life.

For all these reasons, Tuoba Yong was very angry.

"Everyone, in this situation, what good strategy do you have?"

Tuoba Yong called his advisor and general, and asked.

"Boss, Datang is very powerful, I think we might as well pay tribute to them first, and then make other plans when we have the opportunity."

"That's right, we only have [-] soldiers and horses, and we are no match for Datang at all. Let's give in first."

"........."

The people of the Tuoba tribe are a little different from other countries. Other countries want to save face, but their officials don't.

After all, there is still no concept of a country, so it doesn't really matter what makes them think about face.

What Tuoba Yong hates the most is this situation. He wants to build the Eight Departments of the Party into a country.

Therefore, after hearing his minister's words, he became even more angry and shook his head: "No, we will pay tribute to Chang'an, we will not go."

Originally, Tuoba Yong only hesitated for a while, but because of what his courtiers said, he made up his mind that they would not join in the fun during this trip to Chang'an.

He felt that he needed a gesture, a gesture of not kneeling and licking Datang, maybe his gesture could give other Dangxiang tribes some confidence and let them understand that they can also stand proudly in this world.

After Tuoba Yong said this, the faces of those generals of the Tuoba tribe became a little ugly.

Don't give Datang face, what if Datang gets angry?
At that time, the situation will be bad.

They were very uneasy, but seeing Tuoba Yong's determination, they knew that it was useless to say anything, so they had no choice but to give up.

Among the eight tribes of the party, only the Tuoba tribe refused to pay tribute to the Tang Dynasty.
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It is winter moon.

The weather in Chang'an City is surprisingly cold, as long as you walk on the street, you can feel shivering.

In such weather, few people are willing to go out.

And at this moment, a fast horse entered the capital Chang'an, and finally stopped in front of the palace gate.

In the main hall, the ministers are discussing matters.

A palace official hurried over: "Report!"

Li Shimin glanced at the palace man and asked, "What's the matter?"

"The news just came that seven out of the eight departments of the party have expressed their willingness to come to pay tribute, and only the Tuoba department has refused."

Half a month after the edict was issued, they could hear some news that they were willing to pay tribute every day.

For this situation, the officials of Datang are still very satisfied, but in the past few days they have been a little cocky, and they have become a little accustomed to this result.

Now that they suddenly heard that the Tuoba tribe in the eight departments of the party refused to come to pay tribute, the officials in the court were stunned for a moment.

"What did you just say, who would not come to pay tribute?"

Some ministers couldn't believe it was true. For a small party member, there are still tribes who refuse to come to pay tribute. Isn't this courting death?

"The Tuoba Tribe of the Eighth Department of the Party."

The palace man said another sentence, and immediately after, the whole hall exploded.

"Tsk tsk, this Tuoba tribe is really looking for death, my lord, I can't forgive you."

"That's right, my Great Tang will send troops to destroy them, and let them know how powerful my Great Tang is."

"Extremely, extremely, they do this because they refuse to give me Datang face. If we don't give face, we will let them know how powerful they are."

"My lord, send troops..."

It seems that the people in Datang haven't been this excited for a long time, and now they are eager to go to war again.

It's just a small Tuoba tribe, they really don't think there is anything.

Li Shimin's eyebrows were slightly condensed here, and he didn't expect that someone really disagreed with the tribute, and this was slapping him in the face of Datang.

If Datang does nothing, then other countries will probably look down on them.

It's just that the Tuoba tribe has [-] soldiers and horses, which is not a small number. It is a big expense for Datang to go to war.

Li Shimin thought for a moment, and then asked: "Elder Sun Aiqing, what do you think of this matter?"

Changsun Wuji stood up and said: "My lord, my Tang Dynasty should be more benevolent now, why not send someone to give an ultimatum to the Tuoba tribe, if they still refuse to come to pay tribute, at that time, it will not be too late for us to send troops. "

There will be some accidents when troops are launched to fight. Changsun Wuji doesn't want to see these. If the Tuoba tribe is willing to give Datang some face, this battle can be avoided.

After listening, Li Shimin did not express his opinion, but looked at Qin Tian, ​​and asked again: "Qin Aiqing, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

Qin Tian smiled: "Your Majesty, since all nations came to court to show off their prestige, why not do things more directly, so that the effect can be seen."

Qin Tian didn't say a specific solution, but after he said this, everyone understood what he meant, and everyone felt that Qin Tian was very domineering.

Since the Tuoba tribe is unwilling to pay tribute, they can just call directly, why bother to ask again, ask again, is it interesting?

"Master Qin is right, just start the fight."

"That's right, that's right, just start the fight, and the Tuoba tribe will regret it."

"........."

The ministers said one after another that they all supported Qin Tian. Seeing this, Li Shimin also felt that it should be so. After nodding his head, he said: "Your loves are right, then let Hou Junji lead ten thousand soldiers and horses." , go and destroy the Tuoba tribe."

(End of this chapter)