bastard seizes tang

Chapter 796 Returning to China
Abandoned Zong Nongzan was able to succeed to the throne from a young age to now rule the roost on the plateau, naturally he has no shortage of skills, and he will not be short of skills in the way of employing people.

Qizong Nongzan's envoys who came to Chang'an to ask for marriage this time were also carefully selected. One article, one military, one strong and one soft, it was the decision of Qizong Nongzan and Lu Dongzan, just like Tubo's national policy for the Tang Dynasty.

Datang's current national power is still far stronger than that of Tubo, so Tubo's current national policy for Datang is still based on peace, supplemented by force.

Sangbuza is a civil servant with a gentle temperament and can bear his temper. He is the main envoy. Sairu Gongdun is a military official who is quite courageous and decisive. He is the deputy envoy. excellent candidate.

In Qizong Nongzan's original idea, now that Tubo has dominated the plateau, its national power has greatly increased, and there are two envoys, Sang Buza and Seru Gongdun, who will definitely make the Tang court submit and agree to the marriage. At that time, even if Li Ke was reluctant to marry Princess Gaoyang to Tubo, at least he would marry another clan girl.

But Qizong Nongzan never expected that Li Ke had already seen through the current situation of Tubo, and never thought of seeking peace with Tubo from the beginning to the end. Li Ke first sternly rejected Sangbuza, and then angered Sai Ru Gong Dun caused the Tubo envoys to be kicked out in public at the banquet, which not only lost face, but also brought the relationship between the two countries to a freezing point.

Chang'an City, Honglu Temple, Envoy's Residence
"What you did just now was really too reckless. How dare you speak like that in front of the emperor and ministers of the Tang Dynasty. Now we have not only failed to facilitate the marriage, but also lost Zanpu's face. What do you want me to do when we go back? Explain to Zanpu." As soon as he returned to the guest residence, Sang Buza hurriedly said to Seru Gong.

This time, Sangbuza was the main envoy, so he was naturally responsible for the results of the mission. This time, not only did he fail to seek marriage, he failed the entrustment of Qizong Nongzan, and also froze the relationship between the two countries, Sangbuza After returning, the situation must be very dire.

Sangbuza's words sounded like a complaint, and Serugondon became anxious when he heard it.

Seru Gongdun said: "Didn't you see what Li Ke said in the hall just now? He even threatened to ask Zanpu to come to Chang'an to beg him in person. Zanpu is the king of Tubo. How can he suffer this humiliation? What happened today I did it alone, and when I return to the country in the future, even if Zanpu blames me, I will bear it alone."

Hearing this, Sangbuza sighed and said, "It's not a matter of taking responsibility for the crime, but that I, Tubo, have already broken face with Tang Ting, and I'm afraid life will be difficult in the future."

The prestige of Datang among all countries is by no means comparable to that of Tubo. All countries in the world regard Tang as their respect and respect the emperor of Tang as the Khan of Heaven. In today's dispute, Tubo not only offended Datang, but also offended all the countries that have their hearts attached to Datang. country.

The strengths of Tang and Tubo can be compared in the eyes of others. If Tubo can marry the princess of Tang, then Tubo can take advantage of the prestige of Tang to conquer other states, but now the two countries have fallen out, even if the original The states that surrendered to Tubo also had other thoughts.

Sairu Gongdun didn't care much about what Sangbuza said. Over the years, Tubo has repeatedly annexed on the plateau and has been invincible. The military strength of Tubo reached its peak, and it seemed to them that it was only a matter of time before they entered Chang'an eastward.

Sairu Gongdun said: "So what if you tear your face apart? As Zanpu said, because of the Western Regions issue, there will be a war between Tubo and Tang Ting sooner or later. Since there must be a war, so what if it is sooner or later."

Sang Buza said: "Now is not the time to turn against Tang Ting. If Zanpu really intends to fight against Tang Ting, why bother to marry Princess Tang. Now that Tang Ting is powerful, we should rely on Tang Ting's strength to consolidate The power of the country, wait for the opportunity, not rush to war with Tang Ting."

Seru Gongdun said: "Although the Tang court is powerful now, it is only famous. The Tang Emperor Li Ke has only been on the throne for two years, and the throne has not yet been firmly established. If we can take advantage of the Tang Dynasty to conquer Goguryeo, we will be able to send troops. In Chang'an, at least Tuyuhun can be captured."

Sangbuza said: "If you think this way, you will underestimate Li Ke and Tang Dynasty too much. Li Ke's accession to the throne as a bastard is not due to luck. In Northwest China and Guanzhong, there are at least 20 elites who can be mobilized at any time. If we really want to compete with the Tang Dynasty for Tuyuhun, we, Tubo, must devote all our power to the country.”

Seru Gongdun said: "Then why do you have to be afraid of fighting the Tang army with the power of the whole country? If this battle is won, Tubo will have Tuyuhun. From then on, it will take the lead in the battle with the Tang army. middle of the way."

Sang Buza said: "If it is defeated, the Tang army has a population of more than ten million. Even if the Tang army is defeated, it can have a second, third, and fourth army of 20, but our Tubo can fight. There are only so many scholars, Tang Jun can afford to lose, but we cannot afford to lose."

As soon as Sangbuza's words came out, Sairu Gongdun was immediately stunned by the saying. No matter how confident Sairu Gongdun was in the Tubo army, he did not dare to say that he would win the Tang army. What Sangbuza said was indeed true. With the current population and national strength of Tubo, it is not enough to consume Datang.

Serukondun asked, "Then what should we do?"

Sangbuza sighed and said: "Emperor Tang didn't intend to get married, it's useless for us to stay here, the matter has come to this point, there is no other way, we can only respond first, and report this matter to Zanpu and Da Prime Minister, let them decide."

The Tubo mission came to Beijing this time to ask for marriage marriage at the order of Qi Zong Nongzan, but this time the marriage marriage was rejected, and there was no room for redemption, so it was meaningless for them to stay here. Come back and discuss countermeasures on this matter.

While Sang Buza and Seru Gundun were still talking about this matter, Gongri Gongzan, who accompanied the mission to Beijing quietly, walked into the house quickly.

Today when Sangbuza went to Beijing, Gongri Gongzan did not accompany him. Right now when Sangbuza came back, Gongri Gongzan came, and Sangbuza only came here as a question of guilt.

Sangbuza watched Gongri Gongzan enter the house in a hurry, and hurriedly knelt down and said, "Kezeng, I was incompetent and failed to welcome back Princess Datang for Tubo."

Gongri Gongzan's next performance was obviously not for the purpose of inquiring, Gongri Gongzan helped Sangbuza up, and hurriedly said: "I have heard about the things in the palace, you immediately order to pack things up, let's get back .”

Marriage was out of the question, the mission naturally wanted to return earlier, but there was no rush in a few days, Gongri Gongzan wanted to pack up and return immediately, it was really too hasty.

Sambuza asked, "Why is Ke Zeng so hasty?"

Gongri Gongzan said: "I heard the news that the Emperor Tang has ordered Shi Pei Xingjian, the governor of Liangzhou, to lead the army to station in Xingsuchuan, to prevent my Tubo from going east. Once this incident stimulates Zanpu, the two countries will be lost on the sideline. Proper, if we really use our weapons, we won’t be able to leave if we want to.”

"What, there is such a thing?" Sangbuza asked in surprise.

Gongri Gongzan said: "Tang Ting didn't cover up this matter, it has been widely spread outside, if you don't leave at this time, I'm afraid it will be too late."

When Sangbuza heard the words, his head suddenly became dizzy, and after a while, he regained consciousness a little bit, and said to Seru Gongdun: "If we start a war with Tang Dynasty because of this, you and I will be the sinners of Tubo."

(End of this chapter)