People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 1251 Making a fuss about the dead

Carpets from Persia are spread on the floor, and white Jiangnan silk is hung in the windows.

Princess Wencheng lay on the bed, put the medicine bowl aside, and then spoke slowly with a hint of memory: "In Tubo, the Gar family started from Ludongzan, to Zanxiruo, and to Qinling, three generations were prime ministers. , the power of the entire family has deeply affected Tubo, and even has the strength to depose Zanpu."

Li Xuan sat aside and listened quietly.

In the hall outside, four people, Xiao Siye, Wei Hongji, Shi Jian and Hei Te Chang, stood with their hands tied.

Yang Zhirou sat behind the desk on one side and wrote, and he recorded every word Princess Wencheng said.

Outside the door, Tang Zhenxing, Qiu Zhenmu, Li Duozuo, and Cui Ding were guarding the door tightly, but they did not step into the room.

"The military is strong and powerful, but it is precisely because of this that once there is a war, both Qinling and Zanxiruo will go out. Although the Gar family still has people in Tubo, their methods are inferior after all." At this point, Princess Wencheng's voice stopped.

Li Xuan looked solemn and asked in a low voice: "May I ask, Your Highness, who is this powerful person?"

Princess Wencheng looked astonished, and her methods were weak and strong.

The people in the Gar family in Luozhe are less capable, so naturally there are people with strong means who are quietly controlling the situation and winning over the major families.

"It's the queen, or rather the queen mother, the wife of Mangsong Mangtsan and the mother of Tridu Songtsan, Bulu Chimalun." Princess Wencheng sighed softly and said, "Although I have left the palace these years, But many of the people who served me back then are still in the palace.

In the past few years, I still know a little about the logical situation and the turmoil under the water. "

After a slight pause, Princess Wencheng continued: "She is a very tolerant person. Chidu Songtsan is young and the Gar family is too strong, so she can only endure it, but the opportunity happened to appear in the Tang Dynasty and Tubo. The Er family and the people around them are too warlike, spending excessive amounts of money every year, and the subjects are under great pressure."

Li Xuan nodded lightly. The Tang Dynasty was now worried about Li Xuan's frontline military rations, and the situation in Tubo was not much better.

Even if food and grass can be solved through external foraging, what about weapons, armor, horses, bows and arrows?

These are resources, and they are not resources that ordinary people can control.

Some people benefit, and some people suffer.

It's just that three generations of the Gar family have been prime ministers, and their influence has penetrated all aspects of Tubo. Even if some people are dissatisfied, they can only tolerate it in the end.

In this way, when the Queen Mother's people extend an olive branch under the water, almost everyone will not refuse.

Moreover, since the Lu family's movements are not secretive, they are basically looking for families that are not weak in strength, have enough scheming, and have enough vision.

As a result, although there are not many people around the Lu family, they are basically all local powerful factions who hate the Qinling family extremely.

Once the strength of these people is integrated, they will definitely be enough to drink a pot of Qin Ling.

Especially in the past few years, Qin Ling and Zan Xiruo have been fighting abroad, and their younger brothers who stayed in Luoche are somewhat incompetent.

Even more opportunities were found by Bu Lu.

Previously, when Li Xuan sent Tang Tubo's message to Luozou, people inside and outside were in turmoil, and all kinds of ambitions arose.

That is to say, Lun Qinling rushed back in time, otherwise, all the power held by the Gar family in Tubo would be taken away step by step.

"The same goes for Zan Xiruo. Although the Gar family has been the Prime Minister for three generations, and Qin Ling is even called the 'Tubo Army God', in fact they are far behind in understanding people's hearts and manipulating them.

For example, although Qin Ling's killings in Luozhe last time were full of blood, the ones he killed were all impulsive and reckless men. All the truly ambitious and scheming people were under the command of Bu Lu. "

After a slight pause, Princess Wencheng took a deep look at Li Xuan, and then continued: "Also, there is the defeat on the front line. The front line has been defeated many times, soldiers were killed and injured, ordnance was consumed, and there were even more complaints.

After the emperor's "Complaint to Tubo" last time, people's hearts were in turmoil to the extreme, so there was some logic in the killings. But unfortunately, the more he killed, the more people hated him. "

Li Xuan listened quietly, but her eyes became deeply wary.

Killing is never the solution to a problem, only profit can satisfy people to the greatest extent.

A stick in one hand and a carrot in the other, so that people can feel at ease.

Li Xuan couldn't help but think of Emperor Taizong. After the Xuanwu Gate Incident, he was probably not what people saw. He was appeasing the family, gathering old ministers of the East Palace, and even respecting Li Yuan as the Supreme Emperor. I'm afraid there was something else that couldn't be seen. The carnage under the water was even more shocking.

It seems that I have to find time in the future to get a better understanding of Emperor Taizong's skills.

"This time, if the news of Lun Qinling's death is sent back." Princess Wencheng subconsciously raised her head and looked in the direction of Luozheng, but she only saw the luxurious window lattice. She couldn't help but shake her head and sighed: " I'm afraid that Zan Xiruo will be pushed to the forefront by Wu Lu. While she has more power in private, she will also fully support Zan Xiruo."

"The strength of the Tubo people will be integrated together, and then they will fight against the Tang Dynasty with all their strength. So, Your Highness, how much military strength do the Tubo people still have now?" Li Xuan looked at Princess Wencheng seriously. This was the question he was most concerned about.

If the Tubo people's military strength is not enough for him to push 30,000 people, Li Xuan will not have the heart to do any scheming, and just push him equally.

"You said before that Tubo still has about 100,000 troops in various places, including 30,000 elites. This number is accurate; but if they continue to exploit, they can still organize an army of 100,000, but they will all be recruits and slave soldiers. As long as they don't fall into a trap, these people don't pose much of a threat, but the one who really needs to be careful is the Light Army."

At the mention of Guangjun, Princess Wencheng couldn't help but look solemn.

"Their number is about 15,000. They are all capable children of the Goba tribe. They have elite armor and are equipped with bows and weapons. They are very difficult to deal with." After a slight pause, Princess Wencheng continued: "In recent years, before There were about 5,000 people sent to Lun Qinling successively, but there were 10,000 people who were always guarding the palace, and more than 10,000 Guangjun were in the hands of Bu Lu." "It seems that Bu Lu relied on this More than ten thousand Guangjun are balancing the rights of the Gar family." Li Xuan nodded slowly.

The Queen Mother of Tubo did not have the Lu family, and was not as weak as she appeared, especially in Luosue, where ten thousand soldiers were enough to behead anyone.

"So once there is a crisis of annihilation of the country, the Lu family will fully support Zan Xiruo and seize the rights left by Lun Qinling after his death." Princess Wencheng sighed softly and said: "At that time, the situation will not be the same. It’s easy to clean up.”

"In other words, now, Zan Xiruo has an army of 100,000, including 30,000 elites, and another 10,000 light troops." The contact paused for a moment, and then said: "Pull half of it to pile up in front of the army, then it will be 5,000 light troops." Army, 15,000 elite troops, and 35,000 local garrison troops.”

"With 50,000 people on the front line blocking your way, even if 3,000 troops attack your food route, you will probably be in big trouble." Princess Wencheng revealed Li Xuan's biggest problem.

Light army, food road.

In the case of insufficient food and grass, the deeper into Tubo, the more Li Xuan is at risk of having his food route cut off.

Once the food route is cut off, the army will immediately be in danger of being crushed and defeated by a single blow.

Not to mention, the more cities he occupied, the more troops Li Xuan needed to garrison them.

At that time, Li Xuan will have fewer troops to mobilize on the front line.

Now it seems that Li Xuan's steady and steady military strategy is correct.

……

In the lobby of the General Manager's Mansion, all the generals stood on the same spot.

Li Xuan stared at the table, seeming to be thinking about something very important.

After a long time, he came back to his senses, looked at everyone and said: "From the perspective of Her Royal Highness Princess Wencheng, I am afraid that the death of Qinling cannot be easily known to the Tubo people. Otherwise, under the threat of national subjugation, they will share the same hatred with the enemy. , regardless of victory or defeat, at least the damage to our troops will definitely be inevitable."

"Yes!" Hei Te Changzhi and Xiao Siye nodded at the same time with solemn expressions.

Li Xuan currently has less than 40,000 troops, and there are garrisons from all sides. Once he fights head-on with the Tibetans who work together, the outcome will be unpredictable.

If someone cuts off the food route, then they are at risk of annihilation of the entire army.

Especially the opponent is Guang Jun who is best at copying grain routes.

Li Xuan nodded, and while thinking, he ordered: "In that case, then hide the death of Lun Qinling, and then the Qianniu Guards will command the left and right guards to pursue it. It is best to arrange a false target to make people think that Lun Qinling is dead." Ling Ling was still alive, so we tried our best to rescue him. You Xiaowei laid a trap and dealt with them severely, and finally made them think that Lun Qin Ling fell in Nagqu, but he was still alive."

"The last general takes orders." Zhou Qian, Tang Zhenxing, Qiu Zhenmu, and Shi Jie stood up one by one and silently handed over their hands.

"Now, we will focus on guarding Nagqu, stabilizing the people, harvesting grain, and then waiting for the Tibetans to attack." Li Xuan looked at Xiao Siye and Wei Hongji and said, "The county prince is responsible for the previous affairs, and the young man is responsible for building We consumed a lot of ordnance in the previous battle, digging mines, smelting steel, and preparing logistics."

"Here!" Xiao Siye and Wei Hongji stood up at the same time and held their hands.

"Brother Yang, please write a report of victory. The story of Princess Wen's growth is also included in it. In addition, write a secret letter detailing the death of Qin Ling, as well as the current situation and our response. Work steadily. Lay a solid foundation this year, and strive to fight to the gates of Luoshou City as soon as next year begins." Li Xuan clenched her fists immediately.

"The last general takes orders." All the generals handed over their hands at the same time.

"After Her Royal Highness Princess rested in Naqu for three days, Cui Ding, the commander of Zuo Jinwu Guards, escorted Cui Ding back to Chang'an." As soon as Li Xuan spoke, everyone was already filled with shock. Cui Ding was a brave siege general and asked him to return to Chang'an. …

Li Xuan waved her hand to interrupt everyone's suspicion, and then said: "Take Lun Qinling's body with you. It's better to send this hot potato back to Chang'an. He can just use him to report victory to His Majesty. Maybe Your Majesty will let him be buried with him." Maybe Zhaoling."

Buried in Zhaoling, everyone immediately looked at each other.

The late emperor could nominally Songtsan Gambo's father-in-law, and he was accompanied by Duke Li Jing of Wei, Duke Li Ji of England, and many others on the battlefield. Many people beat Lu Dongzan to the point of pissing him off. If you let Lun Qin Mausoleum be buried with Zhao Mausoleum, he would not be allowed to do so. Die again in shame.

"But what if the news is leaked?" Xiao Siye couldn't help but hand over his hand.

"Strictly block the news. Any news coming from Chang'an that is not official documents of the imperial court, starting from Changzhou, going to Qamdo, then to Tanggula Town, to the front of the army, no one's news is transmitted to Nagqu, and no further. It is said that Li Yi is responsible for reviewing all personnel exchanges between the north and south of Tanggula."

"The last general takes orders." Li Yi stood up and handed over again.

Li Xuan nodded and said: "In this way, even if we travel to Ganliang and the Western Regions, it will probably take three months for the news to reach Luozhe. If the control of the midway post is more stringent, it will be almost half a year. In this way, it is already It’s after the new year.”

It's August now.

Half a year later, it will be February next year.

Li Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly and she whispered to herself: "At that time, the Gar family in Luozu should also be destroyed."

(End of this chapter)