Cultivation of chastity

Chapter 398 Conquering Gaochang
With the assistance of Li Tai, Tang Jian began to conduct a comprehensive census of the entire Datang population in an orderly manner, and the progress was quite smooth.

Li Shimin knew Li Tai's general knowledge, and he didn't regard the agricultural school system built by him as his own private property, and he was very satisfied with the fact that he didn't hide it when the country needed it, but cooperated very well.

However, Li Shimin's good mood only lasted for a while.

Because Gaochang finally replied to the letter, Gaochang Wang Wentai faced Li Shimin's edict and said that he was sick and could not come to court.

For Li Shimin, it was more or less shameless, it was like a slap in the face for himself!
Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "King Qu Wentai of Gaochang is domineering and arrogant, he doesn't know the number of days, and now he wants to deceive me even more. It seems that our Tang Dynasty needs to regain its prestige in the Western Regions, so as to inherit the ambitions of the Qin and Han Dynasties!"

"For Ban Chao, I am willing to help the sage sweep away the demons and ghosts of the Western Regions!" Hou Junji saw that there was a battle, his eyes lit up.

The last time he fought Tubo, it was really not fun for Hou Junji, especially since Wang Xuance snatched away all his prestige.

Now Gaochang's Ju Wentai jumped out, at least for Hou Junji, it was finally his turn to score.

Li Shimin looked at Hou Junji and nodded. He still believed in Hou Junji's strength.

Then he turned his attention to Fang Xuanling. After all, this time can be said to be an expedition of laboring teachers, and it will be a considerable test for logistics.

As for the head-to-head confrontation, Li Shimin believed that Hou Junji's strength would definitely wipe out all the demons and monsters in the Western Regions.

Fang Xuanling looked at Li Shimin's gaze towards her, and could only stand up and respectfully say:

"My military supplies in the Tang Dynasty are sufficient. Although this trip is seven thousand miles, the army has storage supplies before leaving Yumen Pass. After leaving Yumen Pass, they can bring tea and chicken. Even if there is a shortage of food, with these things, they can last at least half a year. months."

To be honest, Fang Xuanling had to admit that the tea and dried meat researched by King Wei cost a little over a billion dollars, but when it comes to war, it is quite convenient for storage and transportation.

If you wash hot food with boiling water, it will be a very good bowl of hot soup. Even if you need cold water in an emergency, these things are not unpalatable.

After all, it is much better than a pot helmet that is so hard that it can be used as armor.

Hearing Fang Xuanling's words, Li Shimin nodded and said: "Order Hou Junji to be the chief commander of the Jiaohe Road march, Xue Wan, the general of Zuotunwei, is the deputy commander, and Wang Xuance, the governor of Xihai Prefecture, is the chief commander of the West Sea. The people of Qibi attacked Gaochang.

It is necessary to send King Gaochang to my Tang Dynasty. I said that he will come by order, so he must come by order! "

"I obey the order!" Hou Junji immediately responded enthusiastically when he heard Li Shimin's words.

"Is the crown prince supervising the army this time?" Cen Wenwen stood up and asked Li Shimin.

Li Shimin glanced at Cen Wenwen in surprise when he heard what Cen Wenwen said.

Perhaps I didn't expect that you, who I always thought to be a loyal minister, also started to speak for the prince.

However, thinking about Li Chengqian's recent performance, others dare not say more, Zhang Xuansu is really very worried.

It's just that Li Chengqian didn't learn well, on the contrary, he became more and more biased.

If a year or two ago, Li Shimin still wanted to support Li Chengqian, I hope Li Chengqian can win.

But as Li Chengqian grew older, compared with Li Tai who worked obediently, Li Shimin chose to give up instead.

I just want to see how Cheng Qian can break through the lower limit of what I know.

In any case, although Li Chengqian is the crown prince and even his eldest son, there is still Li Tai as a substitute.

Therefore, although Li Shimin still forced Li Chengqian to learn well, he didn't force him that much anymore. If this son is really useless, then it's not like he doesn't have a second consideration!
And as Li Shimin let go of this for a while, Li Chengqian became more unscrupulous, which made Li Shimin even more disappointed.

"Let's let it go first!" Li Shimin waved his hand, indicating that Li Chengqian would not be the supervisor this time.

Regarding Li Chengqian's performance last time, it cannot be said that Li Chengqian did anything wrong, but he did not show any decisive military capabilities.

Look at Li Tai's choice of Wang Xuance, who fought against Tubo that day, and the war ended on the same day, highlighting a simple and straightforward one.

Comparing the two, even Li Shimin had to admit that Li Chengqian didn't seem to have inherited his military talent!

Although Li Tai did not show any direct military talent, after Li Jing's reminder, Li Shimin felt a little different when he looked at Li Tai again.

As the so-called good fighters have no great achievements, Li Tai's performance on the battlefield is cautious and cautious.

Even the bereaved dog who ambushed Tuyuhun back then wanted to choose the most favorable terrain, even if he didn't make it himself, he would make one.

What stands out is that you must be fully prepared to fight against others. Otherwise, Li Tai is instinctively worried.

For this alone, Li Tai can be regarded as a good general, not to mention how good he is on the battlefield.

After all, many generals may not even be able to be cautious.

However, what really caught Li Shimin's fancy was Li Tai's ability to take the initiative to make various military preparations.

Whether it is personnel training, logistics support, or even armor and weapons, Li Tai will do his best to prepare.

Many preparations are unnecessary, at least in Li Shimin's view, but Li Tai can also think of them one by one, and make preparations well.

For example, although the medical battalion has been treated on the battlefield since ancient times, who really independently turned it into a military unit, but Qingque did it.

Qingque built a relatively complete medical system, or heavy infantry covered in steel.

I didn't even dare to think about this kind of iron bumps, but now seeing each of the iron bumps, I couldn't help but smile.

All in all, Qingque can always plan ahead, and even if war comes, it can maintain order to the greatest extent.

And soon, the news that Datang began to enlist troops to fight against Ju Wentai in Gaochang spread from Chang'an. A famous mansion soldier went to prepare with the intention of making a fortune and began to sign up enthusiastically.

Although this time the conquest was in the Western Regions, the distance could not stop the enthusiasm of the soldiers at all.

For the low-level soldiers, Datang has never lost a fight, and this time they just went to the west to fight.

There have never been many ways for these government soldiers to get promoted and make a fortune, and now they finally have one, how can they let it go.

At this time, the Tubo envoys, after going through all kinds of difficulties and obstacles, climbed thousands of mountains and rivers, and finally came to Chang'an after a long distance.

"These Tang people seem very excited. I don't know why?"

Sang Buza looked at Datang, and along the way, he could clearly feel the prosperity of Datang and the backwardness of Tubo.

Especially when he came all the way to Chang'an, Sangbuza could clearly feel the gap between Tubo and Datang. At least at the moment, Tubo's capital, even Qinzhou in Longyou Daoli, might not be able to match it.

But such a gap will make some people hate that they were born in a poor country, but for some people, they will find a way to change the barbarism of their birthplace and send their hometown into civilization with their own hands.

And Sambuza is such a pure person. He once traveled to Buddhist temples in India, learned Buddhism, and then returned to his country to compile elementary books with Buddhist wisdom to enlighten the Tibetans in his hometown.

Although living in Sangbuza did not see the fruits of his harvest, it is undeniable that it is the existence of people like Sangbuza that Buddhism will have the opportunity to take root in Tubo, and even kill this religion in the future and become the state religion .

"I'll ask!" Lu Dongzan said to Sangbuza thoughtfully, and ran to the crowd to ask.

To be honest, Lu Dongzan's talent in linguistics is quite good, and he has mastered Chinese very well.

Of course it can’t compare to Sangbuza. Sangbuza came from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It’s a journey of learning and growth. Regardless of the language, for Sangbuza, he can quickly learn very authentic.

In terms of linguistic talent, at least in the whole of Tibet, no one can match Sambuza.

To be honest, it is better for Sangbuza to ask, because Sangbuza's own natural ability can give people a kind of authority and trust of a solemn treasure, but also a kind of kindness and kindness.

All in all, if Sambuza engages in diplomacy or engages in interpersonal relationships within a certain political body, it can serve as a good lubricant, reduce friction within the organization, and allow the overall strength to be brought into full play as much as possible.

To be honest, this society is often in an era of poor performance, and what an organization often plays is not the upper limit of an organization, but the lower limit of an organization.

Therefore, when the lubricant exists, it can improve the lower limit of the organization, so the effect of Sangbuza on Tubo can be imagined.

But now it is the most dangerous time for Tubo. At least Songtsan Gampo believes that he needs to learn from Datang to make Tubo grow.

Just like this, even a character like Sangbuza in the west was sent to Datang to study. After all, with Sangbuza's mastery of language, it is really suitable.

Lu Dongzan came back soon, with a serious expression on his face, he said:

"It was Gaochang King Ju Wentai who disobeyed the Emperor Tang, so the Emperor Tang ordered troops to crusade against the Western Regions."

"I'm afraid it's just an excuse!" Sang Buza shook his head after hearing this,

"The Great Tang occupies the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and has the qualification to look down on the Western Regions from a high position.

Datang obviously wanted to use this opportunity to demonstrate Datang's authority and regain the authority that Datang had lost in the Western Regions.

Gaochang Wang Ju Wentai is just a target, and he jumped out by himself! "

Sangbuza made a conclusion, but his expression became a bit serious, and he couldn't help sighing: "Datang is getting stronger and stronger!"

"We Tubo will one day become as powerful as Tang Dynasty!"

Lu Dongzan comforted Sangbuza, even if he was hammered by Datang, it could not change Lu Dongzan's patriotic heart.

"En!" Sang Buza did not object to Lu Dongzan's words, but said to Lu Dongzan seriously,

"That's why we came to Chang'an today. The prosperity of Chang'an is really dazzling!"

"Sangbuza, since the Tang Dynasty is going to conquer Gaochang this time, I want to take this opportunity to act with the Tang army." Lu Dongzan said to Sangbuza, "At least I will go with the Tang army in person, so that I can know what is the most important thing in the military. How to improve!"

"Who is the leader, have you found out clearly?" Sang Buza couldn't help asking when he heard Lu Dongzan's words.

"Hou Junji, the guy who was blocked by me in Dongnvguo!" Lu Dongzan said calmly when he heard Sangbuza's words.

"Then you still dare to go with him?!" Sang Buza couldn't help being stunned when he heard Lu Dongzan's words.

But Lu Dongzan shook his head and said, "If it is someone else, then I may not be sure yet.

But Hou Junji's words are actually a very arrogant guy, he wants to defeat me in an upright manner, rather than execute me to death with cunning means.

After all, this is the general of the Tang Dynasty, he still has some courage, and I can learn the most from him! "

"Since you have already made a decision, then I won't say more!"

When Sang Buza heard Lu Dongzan's clear and rational words, his expression became much more serious.

After all, Lu Dongzan is a hero in Tubo, and Sangbuza never thought that Lu Dongzan was worse than Tang Dynasty heroes, but Tubo's background is too weak to support such a hero as Lu Dongzan.

"What about you?" Lu Dongzan said solemnly when he heard what Sangbuza said.

"I should first say hello to the officials of the imperial court, and then go to a temple in Chang'an to place an order and be a person who spreads the Dharma!" Sang Buza made a flower seal and said, "But when the Buddha came to the west, he spread the supreme The method is just to exchange Tang Wenhua."

To tell the truth, Sangbuza felt that compared with the area of ​​Tubo that was suppressed by the religion, the Buddhist environment in the Tang Dynasty made Sangbuza think that this place is simply a paradise, and the so-called Western bliss of Buddhism is nothing more than that.

Sambuza is confident that he can definitely gain the status of a Buddhist master just by debating the Dharma in an upright manner.

There is no way, there is a ritual of cutting off the tongue when debating Buddhist scriptures in India. Simply put, if you lose the debate on Buddhist scriptures, you will have your tongue cut off.

They are really trying their best to pass on the teachings of their own religion. If a religion loses, it may not be able to teach it anymore.

And Sambuza has mixed in Buddhism, Hinduism, and even Brahmanism in India, and his tongue is still good enough to see Sambuza's strength.

Here I have to mention Xuanzang. He also wandered around India and participated in various debates, but in the end his tongue returned to the Tang Dynasty. This shows that Xuanzang has never lost. The tongue is the best proof.

But any of these masters who came out of this kind of fairy game came to the Buddhist environment of Datang, that would be fried fish in fish ponds.

It is absolutely easy for Sambuza to become a generation of eminent monks, even he himself is a generation of eminent monks.

And with the status of an eminent monk, even if he is a Tibetan, if he just wants to copy books or something, it will be much more convenient to act.

Sangbuza wanted all kinds of books that did not involve family studies, and the monks in the temple would basically get them for Sangbuza.

Even the officials, especially the people in the Ministry of Rites, might give Sambuza some help after they know about it.

After all, Huaxia is very friendly to foreigners who like to learn their own culture.

(End of this chapter)