Bo Lunzanren had an irritable and arrogant personality. Hearing that his father actually admired Fang Jun so much, he was immediately dissatisfied and said: "After Fang Jun was no more than a noble man, he married a princess of the Tang Dynasty and was promoted to a noble rank. Why should my father treat Fang Jun so much?" Is he treating him so differently? According to me, Tuyuhun has been planning for a long time, and his tens of thousands of cavalry are powerful. Once they cross the Qilian Mountains and rush into Hexi, the Tang army will be unstoppable! Maybe the Tang Dynasty can counterattack Hexi in the future, but for now, the counties in Hexi will definitely We will fall into the hands of Tuyuhun!"
Tuyuhun was entrenched in Qinghai Lake. Although it was defeated by the Sui and Tang Dynasties several times and had to lay down its flags and drums to recuperate, Tubo bordered it and there were many military encounters between them. The Tubo people were very aware of Tuyuhun's fighting power.
There were only a mere 10,000 Tang troops in the Hexi area, and Fang Jun's Youtun Guards numbered only 50,000. However, they had to defend the narrow and vast Hexi counties. How could they be the opponent of the Tuyuhun cavalry who were attacking with all their strength?
Even if Nuohebo is a pig, he will definitely be able to capture the counties in Hexi...
Lu Dongzan shook his head, ignoring his younger son's jealousy, and said in a deep voice: "Fang Jun seems to be upright and rude, but in fact he is both coarse and fine, and has great wisdom. Since he became an official, he has gone through countless wars, large and small. Against small countries like South Vietnam, or against heroes like Xue Yantuo from Mobei, we have won great victories and have never been defeated. Don't talk about using firearms to show off your power. People are always victorious and invincible. That's their true ability."
After a pause, he glanced at the jealous and ugly face of his youngest son, and continued: "Besides, Fang Jun's ability is by no means as simple as fighting for supremacy in war. The 'Eastern Datang Company' he founded now connects the seven seas and colludes with each other." Things and betrothal gifts are so generous that they are rare in the world. What's more, he implemented a so-called retro, but actually innovative model at the farm in Lishan, Guanzhong, so that a farm with thousands of people could produce more food and create more. His wealth is no less than that of a majestic city with hundreds of thousands of people. Every time I face him, I always benefit a lot from the world. This man is amazingly talented and absolutely worthy of being called a 'sage of the world'."
After he said these words, the sons looked at each other in shock.
Bo Lunzan, the youngest and most jealous, touched the stubble on his chin and exclaimed: "Are there really such capable people in today's world?"
Lu Dongzan said decisively: "He is more capable than you think!"
What is a "sage"? A sage is not a man who makes clever calculations, is not a sage when he is always victorious and undefeated, and is not a sage when he is in charge of the court.
Only those who innovate national policies and manage the world are considered sages.
Zan Xiruo looked at his father, hesitated, and then asked: "What does father mean...Does the Gar family want to get close to the Tang Dynasty?"
From his father's words and expressions, he could see endless fear and admiration.
As the prime minister of Tubo, the meaning of treating a country destined to be hostile like this is obvious...
Lu Dongzan sighed for a long time, his always wise and bright eyes were a little dim, he pondered for a long time, and then slowly said: "There is no need to be close to the Tang Dynasty. The Gar family is of Tubo blood after all. How can they be connected to foreign countries and betray their ancestors?" , causing pain to relatives and joy to enemies? But since Zanpu wants my family to guard Qinghai Lake and become a barrier to isolate the Tang Dynasty, and use the flesh and blood of my children to resist the Tang Dynasty, then my family is no better than clinging to loyalty. We need to make more plans. At the very least, we cannot be hostile to the Tang Dynasty."
Zan Xiruo said: "In this case, my family should show goodwill to the Tang Dynasty. Otherwise, when Tuyuhun is defeated, the Tang Dynasty will take advantage of the opportunity to cross the Qilian Mountains to attack Tuyuhun's hometown, and it will inevitably face my family head-on."
Forewarned is forearmed, without prejudging the waste.
Now that the family strategy has been determined, they should make plans as early as possible and show their favor to the Tang Dynasty early, instead of waiting until the Tang Dynasty defeated Tuyuhun to prepare for a response.
One step first, one step later, the situation is really different.
But in this way, even if the Gar family and Zampu completely part ways, they may still appear to be the same as before, but in fact they have turned against each other.
The situation has not changed much, it is naturally the same as before.
But as long as the internal situation in Tubo changes, it will be a life-and-death battle...
Ludong sighed and said: "Other than that, what other way can we save the family? Zanpu has a long-standing prejudice against me. He wanted to conquer the Tang Dynasty several times but was blocked by me. I proposed a plan to marry the Tang Dynasty. The princess has also declared defeat and can never go back to the time when we fought side by side without any suspicion."
He was a little sad.
He once had high hopes for Songtsan Gampo, a rare British master in Tubo, hoping that he could fully assist him in achieving hegemony, making Tubo a powerful country in the world, thereby improving the national economy and people's livelihood, and liberating countless slaves from oppression.
However, today, due to the conflict of fundamental interests, Songtsan Gampo did not hesitate to put him on the front line closest to the Tang Dynasty, letting his flesh and blood body defend Tubo against powerful enemies.
This kind of approach, which was close to "betrayal", was something he could never bear.
Immediately, he regained his composure and asked about the situation in the Western Region.
"I heard that Mu'awiya raised an army from Damascus and planned to attack the Western Regions?" He asked after taking a sip of tea.
Zan Xiruo nodded and said: "The news is absolutely true, but Damascus has never stated a slogan to attack the Tang Dynasty. However, judging from the situation at home and in the Western Regions, its purpose is to avenge its past humiliation, capture the Western Regions, and conquer most of the Tang Dynasty. The Silk Road is completely within your reach.”
The Silk Road is a road flowing with gold. Everyone is coveted for the infinite wealth brought by the Silk Road. Countless peoples in the Western Regions have been coveting it for many years.
Whenever there is the slightest chance, these Hu people will not hesitate to take advantage of the Silk Road and take advantage of its wealth at any cost.
The big food country is now rampant in the West Sea. The surrounding powerful country Rome was beaten by him and was left to survive. Even the Roman emperor could only hide in Constantinople, not daring to be disrespectful at all. Otherwise, if he is not careful, he will be killed. To bring about a huge army of Arabis.
Taking advantage of the Tang Dynasty's Eastern Expedition to conquer the Western Regions and monopolize the Silk Road, this was indeed an extremely clever strategy.
As long as the Western Region is captured and the countries in the Western Region are brought under their rule, the Arab troops can reach Hexi, then look to Guanlong in the distance, and approach the heart of the capital of the Tang Dynasty.
If the time is right, we might be able to conquer Guanzhong and the Central Plains of Drinking Horses, and achieve the grand hegemony of unifying the East and West that countless great emperors in the West have never been able to accomplish...
Zan Xiruo said: "If this is the case, I will go north in a few days and cross the Qilian Mountains to Fangjun in front of Hexi. I will inform him of the wishes of our Gar family and never send troops to Hexi and never invade the territory of the Tang Dynasty!"
Since you want to show your kindness, let's just give him a heavy blow.
Lu Dongzan stroked his beard and thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes, and you can tell Fang Jun that if Hexi is unfavorable and the Gar family's help is needed, we will be obliged to do so."
"Obligated" naturally sounds good. In fact, no one will do anything for nothing. As long as the benefits are sufficient, the Gar family does not object to directly sending troops to Qinghai Lake to take over Tuyuhun's lair.
Although Tuyuhun had many soldiers and generals, he had an agreement with himself before, so he would go all out in his expedition to Hexi, leaving an empty rear. If we really capture Qinghai Lake, I'm afraid it won't take much effort.
As for whether Songtsen Gampo would be dissatisfied...how could he care so much?
Now that Songtsen Gampo and the Gar family have left Qinghai Lake, it means that the most basic trust between them has been broken. From now on, only interests will be discussed, not friendship.
Since the attack on Qinghai Lake is in accordance with your request, why can't we take advantage of the emptiness in Tuyuhun's rear? Do we have to force Tuyuhun to retreat to Qinghai Lake and fight head-on?
There is no such thing as that in the world.
Ludongzan's confidence lay in the fact that although the Gar family did not dare to openly rebel against Songtsen Gampo, Songtsan Gampo would never dare to openly attack the Gar family.
As long as they can show their goodwill to the Tang Dynasty and handle their relationship well, the Gar family will be able to achieve a relatively calm situation, and will not be forced by Songtsen Gampo to have tigers in front of them and hungry wolves behind them, and they will not be able to advance or retreat, and they will be at a loss. …
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On the other side, after Songtsen Gampo sent Lu Dongtsen away, he sat quietly in the palace for a long time before someone called the imperial minister Sambuza.
Sambuza had a dark face and a thin body, with two touches of blush on his face. He was very energetic. He knelt down in front of Songtsan Gampo and saluted: "I have been summoned to come here. I wonder what Zanpu is talking about?"
Songtsan Gampo looked at the virtuous minister in front of him who created the writing system for Tubo. He was very troubled in his heart and said sadly: "My talents are not enough to overwhelm the heroes, let alone lead Tibet... Perhaps the civil strife in Tubo must first be solved." It started with the invasion of the Tang Dynasty."
