I directed the Xuanwumen Incident

Chapter 566: Tubo Conference!Songtsin Gampo is determined to go to Tang!
Li Shimin: "..."

"Fortunately, you are from Datang. If you are a barbarian, then Datang will definitely be disturbed by you."

"Is this a compliment?" Xu Fenglei laughed.

"That's it!"

Li Er nodded and said in a deep voice,

"I didn't have any ideas in Tubo, but I really have the heart to swallow Tuyuhun!"

"Firstly, the Murong family and his son are dishonest, and secondly, Datang has recuperated for these years, so it's time to expand."

"I want to give the future generations a vast territory, so that the Tang people will have no border troubles!"

Tuyuhun has been on his recipes since the beginning.

And Tuyuhun also likes to die... Now, there are only two conditions before sending troops.

One, it is a five-year truce agreement, which will end next year.

Second, it is the name of sending troops. Now that Xu Fenglei has made such a calculation, it seems that the reason for sending troops is about to be found?

Li Shimin felt a little excited at the thought of being able to fight again.

Although his martial arts is also good, but in his bones, he is still a Wu Emperor who will win the world immediately!
After holding back for five years, now the national strength of the Tang Dynasty is booming, and the army is also strong and strong, which can be described as a shotgun for a cannon!

Everything is ready... Naturally, you have to try Bingfeng!

……

outside the temple.

"Brother Murong."

Lu Dongzan stepped forward to greet Murong Lin,

"Why are you walking so fast? It's still early. Shall we have a drink and chat?"

Murong Lin was displeased when he heard the words.

"Lu Dongzan, do I know you very well?"

He said coldly,

"I didn't see enough of me being ugly just now? You still have to see my jokes again, don't you?"

Lu Dongzan; "..."

"Uh, this..."

Lu Dongzan said in astonishment,

"Brother Murong, why did you say that? I know you must be wronged in your heart. After all, Lord Murong has done something wrong, and you have to bear the consequences immediately."

"Didn't I just want to... accompany you to relieve boredom!"

Murong Lin snorted coldly.

"No need! There is now a competitive relationship between you and me!"

He said bluntly,
"There is only one princess! Let's see each other's abilities! Farewell!"

After all, Murong Lin walked away, leaving only Lu Dongzan standing there with a stiff expression.

"This man is really..."

He touched his nose and said,

"But yes, the top priority now is to send Zamp a letter to explain the reason."

"If you really want to marry Princess Datang, I'm afraid you have to think about it!"

Thinking in his heart, Lu Dongzan also walked quickly towards the palace gate.

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The cold wind howled, and heavy snow fell from the sky in an endless stream.

Although the snow was heavy, it melted quickly when it fell to the ground, and it couldn't pile up, nor could it cause any snow disaster.

Tubo King City.

Inside the palace.

Songtsan Gampo was roasting by the fire, holding the letter from Lu Dongzan in his hand, with a calm expression on his face.

After reading it, he handed the letter to everyone in the room.

The few people in front of me are all the princes and ministers of Tubo, and they come here to discuss matters, which is similar to the Tang Dynasty's Zhengshitang meeting.

"Tian Khan's meaning is very clear."

Songtsen Gampo said in a deep voice,
"If you want to marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty, I must go to Chang'an to marry her in person."

"In addition, the dowry gift of [-] cattle and sheep cannot be less."

"Also, according to the meaning in Ludong's praise letter... King Murong Zun of Tuyuhun is also seeking to marry the princess, that is to say... I want to compete with Prince Tuyuhun for the princess of Tang Dynasty."

"What do you think... how to choose?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Gadan Gampo, who was sitting closest to Songtsan Gampo, slapped the table directly.

"No! You can't leave Tubo!"

He said displeased,

"Tubo cannot leave you one day! You are the most important person in Tubo!"

"This is the bottom line, and it cannot be shaken! And those [-] cattle and sheep... Can we gather so many cattle and sheep in Tibet? If we really want to gather them together, I am afraid that the tribes will have to cut their flesh! They will definitely be dissatisfied! "

"This princess of the Tang Dynasty doesn't have to be married, I think it's better to give up!"

"In the past, there were people from the Nivalo Kingdom who also married me in Tubo. They didn't have the slightest condition, and they would send the princess directly to Tubo... I think it's enough to marry the princess of the Niborna Kingdom, and don't bother with the Tang Dynasty. Unreasonable demands!"

A few words, full of resentment.

This Tang man is too arrogant!It's unbearable to ask for so much.

The other princes looked at each other in blank dismay, and remained silent for a while, without saying a word.

Only a young man about the same age as Songtsan Gampo spoke:

"The princess of Niboluo wants to marry, and the princess of Datang can also marry. There is no conflict between the two."

"Brother, as the king of Tubo, it doesn't matter how many women he marries."

"The key lies in what benefits the marriage can bring to Tubo—the eldest brother must think that it is beneficial to marry the Tang Dynasty, so he is so persistent in asking to marry the Princess of the Tang Dynasty."

"Uncle Wang's so-called Princess Nivalo has low requirements and no conditions, but in fact, it is the Nivalo Kingdom who came to curry favor with us Tubo, and we have no other benefits other than friendship."

His words made Gadan Gampo's face darken.

Songtsan Gampo nodded, and said seriously:

"Brother Zangbo is right. Being married to the Tang Dynasty is of great benefit to me, Tubo."

"The reason why the Central Plains Dynasty is strong is because of their deep heritage. The experience and wisdom accumulated by their ancestors for countless generations is a huge treasure."

"And asking to marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty is the key to unlocking this treasure!"

"In recent years, I feel that the development of Tubo has stagnated. Although the food has been harvested year after year, the actual national strength has not increased. In contrast, the Tang Dynasty only took a few years of recuperation, and it was like a reborn! Listen to what Lu Dongzan has seen and heard , the current Tang Dynasty is several times stronger than when the Turks perished!"

"Why is this? It's nothing more than that they have background! And I, Tubo, have shallow foundation!"

After listening to this analysis, the princes present all nodded in agreement.

This must be admitted.

Although Tubo also has a thousand-year history, it has been in a barbaric and uncivilized stage for thousands of years, and no real civilization has developed.

And the Tang Dynasty, as early as the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, had already formed a civilization, and after that, it was even more contending, with Legalism, Confucianism and other schools as the guiding ideology!

This is undoubtedly a big killer in the feudal dynasty!
It stands to reason that the Sui Dynasty fell not long ago, and the Tang Dynasty was only established for a few years, so they are still very weak.

But the fact is that the Tang Dynasty directly accepted the inheritance of the Sui Dynasty in its entirety, and developed vigorously without any rejection!In a short period of time, it has become a huge country!

Why?
To sum it up in one sentence:

Although the country has risen and fallen, civilization has never been interrupted!

"That's what I said...but the price I paid was too high."

Gadan Gampo said in a low voice,
"One hundred thousand cattle and sheep, this is a greater loss than a big defeat!"

Even though Tubo is strong now, it is indeed a bit difficult for them to produce [-] cattle and sheep at once!

"It can be converted into equivalent gold and silver."

Zangbo answered,
"We still have mineral deposits in Tubo, and it is easier to carry them if they are replaced with gold."

"If it is true that one hundred thousand cattle and sheep are driven to the Tang Dynasty, many people will die on the way."

Gadan Gampo frowned again, looked at Zangbo, and said displeasedly:

"Zangbo, why are you so keen on this matter?"

"Gold is extremely important! The production of magic tools is inseparable from gold! If this is all given to the Tang Dynasty, what should we do if we lack it?"

"I still think the price is too high! I don't approve of this marriage!"

Zangbo shrugged.

"It's not that I'm keen, but that my brother has an idea in his heart."

he said,

"Besides, didn't you see what Gal Dongzan said in the letter? There is only one princess from the Tang Dynasty, and we have to compete with Tuyuhun!"

"If Tuyuhun and Datang become in-laws, then the strength of the Murong family will definitely increase! At the very least, the Tang Dynasty will give them the support they deserve!"

"At that time, if we have friction with Tuyuhun, we will definitely not be able to take advantage of it! But judging from the current situation... future friction between the two countries is inevitable! The land of Tuyuhun is also very fertile! It is our Tubo needed!"

Gadan Gampo was silent for a while.

Zangbo continued:
"And if we become in-laws with Datang, then it will be very uncomfortable for Tuyuhun to be caught in the middle!"

"At that time, if we want to send troops to deal with Tuyuhun, and cooperate with the Tang Dynasty to attack back and forth, we can easily strangle him! At that time, we can carve up Tuyuhun with the Tang Dynasty or we can monopolize it. Anyway, it will definitely be profitable!"

"Also what my elder brother said just now, we can absorb the heritage of Datang by marrying Datang! Especially many of their technologies, such as farming methods and tools, these are things we are in urgent need of! At that time, we can learn from them Datang got it! Based on this, I, Tubo, will definitely grow rapidly! This is incomparable to how many hundred thousand cattle and sheep!"

After some words, the analysis was penetrating, and all the princes present nodded repeatedly.

Songtsan Gampo was even more surprised and said:

"Zangbu, you are not bad!"

"In the past two years, you have grown a lot, and your knowledge has also come up! My brother is a smart man!"

He is very happy.

Zangbo is his own younger brother, and his knowledge is so extraordinary now, when he sees that he can be arranged to control a large department!
"Brother, we are all descendants of gods, so we are naturally intelligent."

Zangbo proudly said,
"There are some things that I don't even need to learn, they are born with me!"

As he spoke, he also looked at Gadan Gampo with a look of contempt.

Although they belong to the same family, only their direct descendants can claim to be descendants of the gods!Collaterals like Gadan Gampo are unworthy!
Gadan Gampo felt Zangbo's contempt, and his face darkened.

"Even if what you said is reasonable, who will guarantee the safety of Zanpu? What if something happens to Tang Dynasty after traveling thousands of miles?"

He said seriously,

"If you want to go to the Tang Dynasty, you will definitely go through Tuyuhun! Since the two sides have a competitive relationship, what if the Tuyuhun people get in the way?"

"It's all dangerous!"

"Zanpu, you are the god of Tubo, and there must be no accidents! Otherwise, there will be chaos in the country! If nothing else, just for your safety, you can't go!"

Songtsan Gampo nodded slightly.

Others are not a problem, it is nothing more than how much you pay.

If you regard this marriage as an investment, then in the long run, it must be profitable.

The only tricky thing is the security issue.

Leaving Tubo is not a big problem, as long as everything is arranged properly, he will be fine after leaving for a few months.

The main reason is that the distance is long, so I am afraid of accidents!

"Going as Tubo Zanpu is definitely eye-catching, and it is more dangerous out of thin air."

Zangbo offered advice and advice,
"I think it's better to dress up and travel low-key."

"After arriving in the Tang Dynasty, reveal your identity—as for the dowry, you can completely discuss it after arriving in the Tang Dynasty. You don't have to bring it this time."

"So big brother, if you really want to go, I suggest you disguise yourself as a merchant and drive a caravan through Tuyuhun. There are so many caravans coming and going on the road, you will definitely be fine."

Songtsan Gampo couldn't help being moved when he heard the words.

"That's a good idea."

He touched his chin and said,
"Get a caravan, and then replace all the people in the team with our elite soldiers from Tubo. The number doesn't need to be too many, less than a hundred people are enough."

"In this way, there will be no obstacles on the way to Tuyuhun, and these 100 guards will also ensure that there will be no accidents on my way."

"Well, well, not bad! Zangbo, your brain is really bright today!"

Songtsen Gampo praised his younger brother, and Zangbo also grinned.

"Thank you, brother, for the compliment."

he said,

"It's the younger brother's responsibility to solve the elder brother's worries and problems!"

Songtsan Gampo no longer hesitated at this moment, he made a final decision and said:
"That's it!"

"Princess Datang, I am bound to win! For the growth of Tubo, and for the sake of not having a strong neighbor around, I must go this trip!"

"Uncle, please help me arrange it! Choose a hundred of the most elite soldiers in Tubo, and set off with me!"

"I have to speed up. Originally, Tuyuhun was closer to Datang. If King Murong Zun is one step ahead, wouldn't I be lagging behind? I must be the first to strike!"

As he spoke, he became a little anxious.

The main reason is that there is competition, and competition brings a sense of urgency, which makes him dare not neglect!

"Zanpu, do you really want to..."

Gadan Gampo looked ugly and said,

"It's too dangerous!"

"Again..."

Songtsan Gampo waved his hand and interrupted his words.

"I think it's worth it, so don't stop my uncle from dissuading me."

He said seriously,

"You'd better help me get ready."

"Don't worry, I'll be fine, it's just a low-key trip."

Seeing his resolute expression, Gadan Gampo knew that he couldn't persuade him anymore, so he could only nod his head.

"Okay, okay..."

He can only say,

"I'm going to choose for you a hundred of the bravest and smartest warriors."

"One hundred may not be enough, two hundred, right? Since you want to disguise yourself as a caravan, you can pretend to be a large caravan, which is safer."

100 people, it is really not enough when something happens!

Although two hundred is not too much, but at least doubled, so you can feel more at ease.

"Okay, okay, then listen to uncle's arrangement."

Songtsen Gampo said with a smile, "200 people, just 200 people."

(End of this chapter)