Lu Dongzan was about to speak when he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps outside the door. A moment later, a tall man with a red face walked into the hall, stood up and saluted, "I have an audience with Zanpu."
Songtsen Gampo's face softened slightly and he said, "Brother Sambuza, you are finally back!"
Then he waved to the man, and when the man came to him, he took his hand affectionately and asked him to sit next to him.
Ludongzan also had a smile on his face and said warmly: "Educating all people and practicing writing is indeed great and magnificent, but it is also a very labor-intensive thing. Sambuza is lucky to have suffered."
The burly man showed a shy smile with great contrast, and said softly: "It's ridiculous to talk about it. Of course it's harder, but it's hard to help more people practice Tibetan every day. Look. It is really a great pleasure to watch Zanpu's empire become more stable and stronger day by day. Furthermore, what I spend more is on physical strength, which is nothing compared to working hard on Daluo every day. What about state affairs?”
Songtsen Gampo laughed and said with emotion: "You are all my brothers and sisters, and you are also the heroes of Tubo. Even after thousands of years, your illustrious achievements still shine in Tubo and are respected and admired by all people!"
This burly man, named Tunmi Sambuza, was worshiped as an imperial minister. Like Ludongtsan, he was Songtsen Gampo's absolute trust.
Among the people, his status is even greater than that of Da Lun Lu Dong Zan!
Many years ago, not long after Songtsen Gampo came to the throne, he realized the importance of writing to a nation. Without writing, there would be no way to issue government decrees, no way to write laws, no way to translate Buddhist scriptures, and no way to integrate the entire nation. Has a long history of culture.
Therefore, the first thing he did after taking the throne was to create Tubo's own writing.
Tunmi Sangbuza was a local child prodigy when he was very young. Later, he received the courtesy of Songtsan Gampo and became one of the first batch of people sent to Tianzhu to study culture by Songtsan Gampo. When he was fifteen years old, he was worshiped by King Songtsen of Tibet. Ganbu was ordered to go to Tianzhu to study. He was ordered to lead 16 Tubo youths, carrying a lot of gold, through the restricted areas of exotic birds and beasts, overcoming the discomfort of the tropical climate, insisting on going to Tianzhu, visiting teachers and friends, and receiving karma from the wise lion and Brahman power. Respect, learn ancient Sanskrit and Indian characters, respect Buddhism, and study Buddhism intensively.
After seven years of hard work studying Sanskrit, grammar, poetics, and Buddhist scriptures, he created Tubo's own writing system after returning to Tubo. Songtsen Gampo's belief and worship of writing were all completed in Tunmi Sambutra, and he was deeply influenced by the writing system. He is extremely favored and trusted by the imperial ministers, second only to the great commentator Lu Dongzan.
It can be said that Tunmi Sambuza was a wise man who was no less wise than Ludongzan. However, he devoted all his energy to teaching all people to practice calligraphy and rarely interfered with secular affairs. He was a unique figure in the Tubo Dynasty. He is a solitary person who has no conflicts of interest with all the ministers. At the same time, he is respected by everyone and has a transcendent status.
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Thonmi Sambuza had a rough appearance but a delicate personality. He smiled and asked, "I wonder what Zampu and Da Lun are discussing?"
Songtsen Gampo's smile faded, and Ludongzan had no choice but to explain the matter in detail. At the end, he said: "In my opinion, it would be unwise to start a war with the Tang Dynasty head-on. Now the whole country of the Tang Dynasty is leaning towards the east. The intention was to conquer Goguryeo in one fell swoop, bring that piece of land that had never been surrendered to the Central Plains dynasty into the territory, and achieve the great ambitions of the Tang emperor, so it was inevitable that it would be difficult to take care of both in the Western Regions. Nowadays, the remnants of the Turks are determined to restore their country, and hope to revive in the Western Regions , colluded with the countries in the Western Regions who were unwilling to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, and intended to cut off the Silk Road. What's more, the Arab Empire has begun to conquer the world. The Persian dynasty has been destroyed, and its prince Yisiai III fled and breathed fire. Rostam and the Arabian cavalry were in hot pursuit. The soldiers had already arrived near Suye City. If they took a step further, they would break into the territory of the Anxi Protectorate of the Tang Dynasty. With the strength of the Tang Dynasty and the high morale, how could they do it? Allowing the territory to be invaded by powerful enemies? However, Arabia is so arrogant and has no survivors, it may not be afraid of the power of the Tang Dynasty, and it may even have the ambition to sweep across the Western Regions, cross the green mountains, and conquer China with its troops!"
Every wrinkle on the skinny face was shining, and one pair of eyes were particularly frighteningly bright. He said with great excitement: "The Western Region is already in chaos, and the Tang Dynasty has no time to look west. The countries in the Western Region have different thoughts, and the Turks are determined to restore their country. The Arab army is pressing down... The war is about to break out, it is inevitable! If my prediction is correct, once the war begins, the Tang Dynasty will be surrounded by enemies from both sides and will be unable to sustain its independence. At that time, Tibet may be able to send troops to Congling, cut off the Silk Road, and suppress Khotan with powerful troops. And Shule, then the Tang Dynasty was still going all out to conquer the east, so Zanpu could take advantage of the situation and propose marriage to the Tang Dynasty!"
Songtsen Gampo was refreshed. How could this be a marriage proposal? This is simply door-to-door blackmail!
Tunmi Sambuza even held his hands and laughed: "Either the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty agrees to Tubo's marriage proposal, signs a contract and gives away wealth, and the two countries forge a good relationship between Qin and Jin, or we, Tubo, simply occupy Congling and cut off the Silk Road, and then look down from above. In the Western Region, you can profit from the melee of all parties at any time and at any time! How wonderful, Da Lun is indeed the most wise man in Tubo, and his plan to drive away tigers and devour wolves is unparalleled in the world!"
Lu Dongzan could not suppress his pride, but he tried his best to be humble and said: "It's just a chance encounter and the right time. I am ashamed to deserve the reputation of a wise man. I am ashamed to deserve it."
In front of Thonmi Sambuza, no matter how conceited he was, he would not dare to claim to be "the most wise man in Tibet"...
Immediately, both of them looked at Songtsan Gampo. No matter how clever the plan was, it was the Tubo Zampo who would ultimately make the decision.
Songtsen Gampo pondered for a long time, still hesitating.
In the final analysis, he did not want to start a war with the Tang Dynasty at this time, let alone marry Princess Chizun, who thought that the Princess of the Tang Dynasty had returned, but because of this, she had snubbed the Niboluo princess, causing a gap between Tubo and the Tianzhu sect, and causing discord within Tubo. , shake their own rule.
Just as he was hesitating, he suddenly heard another sound of footsteps outside the door. A short while later, a short, strong-looking general wearing leather armor strode into the hall. He first saluted, and then said in a hurry: "Praise for Qi." Pu, I just received news that Khan Yibi Duolu raised troops to rebel against the Tang Dynasty, and he sneak attacked the army of the Anxi Protectorate of the Tang Dynasty more than a month ago. Khotan, Shule and other countries are ready to move, and they seem to be rebelling!"
This person was Songtsen Gampo’s most respected minister Trisang Yangdun. Ludongtsen and Thonmi Sangbuza looked at each other, stood up together, bowed their hands to Songtsen Gampo and said in unison: “God Bless you, this opportunity cannot be missed, and please Zanpu make a decision quickly!"
What else can I say about Songtsen Gampo?
All situations have been analyzed thoroughly by these two people. They have a clear understanding of national affairs and the pros and cons. If he is still wavering and indecisive at this moment, then he is no longer the great leader of Tubo, Songtsen Gampo who roams the plateau!
Immediately he stood up suddenly and said loudly: "Pass my order, gather fifty thousand soldiers and horses, commanded by Chisang Yangdun, and immediately send troops to the mountains to suppress Khotan, Shule and other countries. Pay close attention to the Western Turks, Arabian and Tang armies." You must not start a war without authorization before my orders!"
"Here!"
Chisang Yangton looked excited and responded to the order with a bang.
Immediately, Songtsen Gampo turned to Ludongtsen again, stepped forward, bowed and saluted, and said with emotion: "I still have to go to the trouble of having a long discussion. I will travel thousands of miles and travel across mountains and rivers to Chang'an again to inform the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty of my sincerity. No matter what, we demand that the marriage be successful! The descendants of Tubo will remember this great story and never forget it!"
Lu Dongzan did not dare to accept the gift, so he stood up and prostrated on the ground, saying solemnly: "How dare you accept the great gift of Zanpu? Lu Dongzan's duty is his, even if he is thousands of miles away, he is bound to do it! This time he goes to Chang'an, even if he goes through fire and water, he must achieve success The two countries have formed an alliance and asked Zanpu to marry the Princess of the Tang Dynasty!"
Tunmi Sangbuza also bowed deeply and praised Ludong and said: "It's a long journey, so I hope Da Lun will take care of himself. I'll prepare highland barley wine in Luoshu City, waiting for the day of Da Lun's triumphant return, so we can get drunk together." !”
Since ancient times, it has been difficult to travel and reach the sky.
Tubo is located on a plateau with dense mountains and river valleys. It is no less than thousands of miles away from Chang'an. Along the way, there are barren mountains and rivers in the Gobi Desert. Even if there is a large army accompanying him to protect him, for the getting older Lu Dongzan, it is nothing less than a hellish experience. OK, if you are not careful, you will die halfway.
Go to Chang'an and almost risk your life!
How can we not show our respect?
Immediately, Songtsan Gampo issued an order to gather 50,000 soldiers and horses, commanded by Chisang Yangdun, and marched straight into Congling, advancing on the countries in the Western Regions, ready to go, and waiting for a price.
