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

Chapter 883: Tang envoys traveled westward and disrupted Tibet

Li Zhi looked solemn, his eyes fell on Li Xuan, and he said calmly: "King Nanchang, as the young minister of Honglu Temple, please tell me about the Tubo incident."

"Here!" Li Xuan said with a trace of solemnity in her eyes, cupping her hands: "Your Majesty, Tubo was just a loose tribal alliance on the plateau at first. The tribes met regularly, and each alliance must be presided over by Zanpu. When Zanpu was young, the regent would be the leader. Do it for you.

Nangri Lunzan, Songtsan Gampo, Mangsong Mangtsan, and the three generations of Zangpu were proactive and unified Tibet, and then divided Tibet into five states and 61 small states.

Each state maintains its own autonomy in name, and the royal authority of each state still continues, but the governance is proportional to the protection of the governor and the protector of the general. "

After a slight pause, Li Xuan followed up and said: "After the death of Songtsen Gampo, the ruling ability of the Tubo royal family declined, and Mansong Mangtsan had to rely on Ludongzan. On Qinling and his son to govern Tubo... For decades, on Qinling The power of father and son has greatly increased, but this is only in Luoche, and in the subordinate states, the major clans are still the leaders."

Everyone present listened attentively. Li Xuan's words simply clearly divided the situation in Tubo.

Many people in the palace only knew that Tubo had Tubo Zanpu, Prime Minister Lu Dongzan, and Lun Qinling's family before this, but they didn't know much about the others.

"Mangsong Mangzan passed away. Among his three sons, the most qualified to take over Zampu's position are the eldest son Chi Niezhusong and the youngest son Dusong Mangbojie. According to current news, it is nine out of ten that the youngest son Dusong Mang Podger is the new Zamp.”

Li Zhi took over the topic, looked at everyone, and said thoughtfully: "The current situation is that we don't know whether Du Song Mangbojie has ascended the throne in the court, and how many people in Tubo know about his accession, that is, Tell me, how wide is the scope of keeping secrets of mourning, Yuan Qing?"

Yuan Wanqing stepped forward. Ming Chongyan was not in Chang'an, so he took charge of the secret guard affairs.

"Reporting to your majesty, according to the news from Tubo, the Tubo palace has been sealed off and outsiders are not allowed to get close. Before Mangsong Mangzan passed away, he had just received the deputy Tibetan envoy. All the ministers already knew that Zampu was fine, even the eldest son Qi Nie Zhusong's uncle, Qu Bobu, has left Luosuo, so the Qu family doesn't know about it."

Yuan Wanqing raised his hands seriously and said: "If Mr. Qu doesn't know, then the king's death from illness should be confined to the palace. Even if the new king wants to formally ascend the throne, he will have to wait for Qinling to return from the front line, and then hold a secret enthronement ceremony. Until then, At that time, if Qinling comes forward, he should be able to suppress the Qu family and the Ruosangzhi family."

Tubo needs to wait for the return of Wen Qinling before it can completely stabilize the overall situation. Without him, civil strife will inevitably occur.

Li Zhi looked at everyone and said: "The King of Nanchang once suggested that he send people to assassinate Peng Yeyun, the second son of Mangsong Mangzan. He sent people to assassinate Peng Yeyun's mother clan, Ruosangzhi clan, and then framed Dusong Mangbojie and his mother Lu family, which caused the murder of Qu. Without the vigilance and confrontation between the Lu family and the Lu family, do you think this plan is feasible?"

"In this case, we need to let the Qu family know about Zanpu's death. We also need someone who can talk to the Qu family and even influence them." Zhongshu ordered Hao Chujun to hold his hands in awe, and then looked at Li Xuan said: "King Nanchang, can your people sneak into the Qu family?"

"Back to Prime Minister Hao, I have handed over my people to the secret guards. As for whether he can get close to the Qu family, I think it is possible, but he needs to have an identity, an envoy of the Tang Dynasty." Li Xuan's eyes flashed slightly. , then changed his words and said: "Someone needs to be sacrificed, and then he can take the opportunity to get close to the Qu family."

Guo Hui regrets that he does not need to be the envoy of the Tang Dynasty. If he is required to lurk in Luozhe for a long time, then he cannot have any connection with the Tang Dynasty.

But if he catches an envoy from the Tang Dynasty, then the next thing will be easy to arrange.

"The secret guard can arrange this." Yuan Wanqing slightly cupped his hands, and then said: "Gifts, messengers, and letters can all be arranged."

"You can bring more letters, not necessarily just to the Qu clan. You can contact the Ruosangzhi clan and other small states." Wu Chengsi stepped forward and held his hand slightly.

"It's inappropriate. This will make people think that the death of Mansong Mangzan was caused by our Tang Dynasty, and it will make them share the same hatred and hatred." Li Xuan directly rejected Wu Chengsi's suggestion.

"Isn't it?" Wu Chengsi turned his head and looked at Li Xuan, his expression wary.

Li Xuan clearly contributed to the death of Mansong Mangzan, so why can't it be brought out directly now?

"It's absolutely inappropriate to say it directly. As a result, Qinling will have a clearer understanding of our dynasty, and maybe he will rush back to Wuhai early because of this." Li Xuan continued to shake his head, and then said thoughtfully: "We can send an envoy from Chang'an After all, Tubo Zampu was seriously ill. I had guessed at the beginning of the year as to the identity of the investigation. Now I can just send someone to investigate.

There is no guarantee that he will be caught or sacrificed. It may be better to let people escape, so that the Tibetan people will be more careful to cover up, and in this way, they will be distracted from other things. "

"This method is feasible." Yuan Wanqing agreed directly. It is not easy for the secret guards to train a dead soldier; especially those who can act in Tubo are the elites among the elites. It is easy to let them die. Even Yuan Wanqing is reluctant to part with it.

Yuan Wanqing handed over his hand again and said: "In addition, the Secret Guards have contacted Xiangxiong Kingdom to oppose the people without the Lu family. If there is unrest in Tubo, they will raise troops to respond."

Princess Lu of Tubo was originally the daughter of the leader of the Shang Hung Kingdom. After King Shang Hung was killed by the Tubo people, Shang Hung did not destroy the country, but became one of the great states of Tubo. Those who governed Shang Hung did not Princess Lu’s biological brother.

But it is precisely because of this that those who oppose the Bu Lu family in Zhang Xiong and those who try to separate Zhang Xiong from the Tubo vassal state will definitely be extremely angry when Princess Bu Lu's son is about to become Tubo Zampu.

If Tubo were in turmoil at this time, they would not miss this opportunity.

"This cannot shake the foundation of the Tubo people." Zhongshu Ling Hao Chujun sighed softly and said: "Once Lu Qinling returns to the country, with his power, even if someone rebels, he can gather the power of more countries to suppress it. In the end, it will only be a temporary turmoil, but it will be difficult to achieve great results.”

Tubo was too far away from the Tang Dynasty, and it was difficult for the Tang Dynasty to truly exert core influence.

"So, the front line is what needs to be moved." Li Zhi looked at the ministers and said in a deep voice: "I plan to send an envoy to Luoche in February next year. They will leave from Tuyuhun, cross Wuhai, and go straight to Luoche. The King of Tubo expressed his condolences... You might as well fanfare along the way, Qingdong, Qingnan, Qingxi, to let more people know that Mansong Mangzan is dead.

In this way, although the person will not be distracted from his moral character, it is still okay to hesitate a little, and the pressure on Datang will be reduced a lot.

The ministers were stunned for a moment, then raised their hands and said, "Your Majesty is wise and wise."

The emperor's perspective on things was indeed very different from everyone else's.

This conspiracy may be difficult for Tibet to deal with.

Next February, before the war, I don’t know how many Tibetan soldiers will be distraught because of this.Once a war breaks out, Datang will be unstoppable.

awesome.

"Then who is the envoy?" Empress Wu immediately asked the question, but her eyes fell on Li Xuan at this time.

Li Xuan was shocked. Should he be sent as an envoy to Tibet?

Can he come back alive?
"We will discuss this matter after the dynasty next year, but no matter what, the King of Nanchang and Honglu Temple must be prepared." Li Zhi's calm eyes fell on Li Xuan.

Li Xuan smiled bitterly and cupped her hands: "I accept the order."

……

"Finally, it's the transportation of food and wages for this autumn and winter." Li Zhi's eyes fell on Shangshu's right servant Dai Zhide, and he said in a deep voice: "Prime Minister Dai, please unite the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs to get this matter done."

Dai Zhide immediately raised his hands and said, "I accept the decree."

Li Zhi then looked at Li Xuan and said: "King Nanchang, you are responsible for checking every grain delivery. Only after your inspection is accurate can the Ministry of Household Affairs distribute the grain and then the Ministry of War transport it to the front line."

"I accept the decree." Li Xuan earnestly handed over his hand.

"Taishi Ling." Li Zhi finally looked at Taishi Ling Li Yan and said in a deep voice: "If we need a more reliable reason to send envoys to Luoche next year, we will leave the matter to the Taishi Bureau."

The Tang Dynasty cannot just say that Tubo Zampu will die. They need a reason that can be publicly demonstrated... changes in the celestial phenomena!
Taishi ordered Li Yan to stand up immediately: "I accept the order."

Li Xuan looked at this scene with a twinkling expression. Maybe there will be an additional official from the Taishi Bureau of the Tang Dynasty among the envoys to Tibet next year.

"Okay, that's it for today. All the ministers will take care of the matters at hand and don't delay the overall situation on the front line." Li Zhi waved his hand directly.

The ministers immediately cupped their hands and said, "I'll accept the order. I'll leave."

The ministers bowed, and then slowly retreated. At this moment, Li Zhi's voice sounded: "King Nanchang went to the East Palace to inform the crown prince of today's events, and also to see how the crown prince's condition was?"

"I accept the order." Li Xuan bowed immediately, and then followed the other ministers to the Zichen Palace.

……

Empress Wu and the Emperor were the only two people left in the Zichen Palace. Empress Wu couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Your Majesty, how do you feel about stealing your ministers' thoughts?"

"Why are you talking about it?" Li Zhi looked at Empress Wu with a half-smile, and then said: "It was the King of Nanchang himself who said that sending envoys to Tubo to express condolences publicly was the right thing for me to say. For the sake of the country, why? Come and steal words!”

"You monarchs and ministers don't know how to speak tactfully." Empress Wu rolled her eyes at Li Zhi angrily, and then said with a nervous expression: "This time I asked the King of Nanchang to go to the East Palace to diagnose the pulse of the Crown Princess. Do you think he can tell that she is a man?" Is she a woman?"

"It's a boy." Li Zhi suddenly answered with unusual certainty, leaving Empress Wu in a daze and asked: "Why? Didn't the King of Nanchang say that before the child was born, no one knew whether it was a boy or a girl? What's more, the last time he met Princess, it was a few months ago, right?"

"Because he once said that the emperor's eldest grandson is the best treasure for royal harmony, so it must be the emperor's eldest grandson." Li Zhi was unusually sure.

Empress Wu suddenly smiled, and then couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Li Zhi sat aside and didn't know what to say for a moment?
……

In the East Palace, Li Xuan was led into the main hall of the East Palace by the chamberlain.

The prince Zuo's concubine Zhang Da'an, the prince Zhan Shihuangfu Zhengyi, and other princes were all sitting on both sides, reporting political affairs to Li Xian.

Seeing Li Xuan coming, Li Xian waved slightly, looked at Li Xuan and asked, "Why is Uncle Wang here today?"

Li Xuan glanced at the ministers, and then said helplessly: "Reporting to Your Highness, I have received the imperial edict that I have something to inform Your Highness."

"Oh!" Li Xian was slightly startled, and then asked: "Do you need Gu Ping to retreat?"

"Weng Zhang and Weng Huangfu can stay. Others, please stay away." Li Xuan looked solemn.

The death of the leader of the Tubo Kingdom and the subsequent battlefield conditions are unknown. The fewer people know about it, the better.

"Okay, everyone, please step aside." Li Xian waved his hand, and immediately, Zhang Daan and Huangfu Gongyi were the only two people left in the palace.

"The King of Tubo is dead, and the Qinling Mausoleum will definitely return to Luochang soon." Li Xuan seriously handed over his hand and said: "The Central Committee will try to cause civil strife in Tubo and reduce Tibet's combat power, so as to win the front line of the war..."

(End of this chapter)