Zan Xiruo said: "The Tang Dynasty is indeed powerful, but the Eastern Expedition will consume countless national resources regardless of victory or defeat. If it wants to have long-term peace and stability in the country, it must recuperate and stabilize its internal affairs after this war. If it continues to wage war against the outside world, it will be tantamount to The poor soldier Dou Wu shook the foundation of his rule, and the Sui Dynasty was a lesson learned from the past. What's more, the cannibals are currently conquering the Western Regions and trying to invade the Silk Road. Naturally, the Tang Dynasty cannot let it go and will send elite soldiers and generals to the Western Regions. An Eastern Region An expedition, a Western Expedition, even a powerful country would be overwhelmed. If we go to war with Tubo, it would be a recipe for self-destruction. Therefore, as long as our family expresses goodwill and makes a commitment, the Tang people will definitely I gladly agree, acknowledging the current balanced situation."
No matter how powerful the Tang Dynasty was, it would not be able to survive the war between the East and the West and still have the energy to conquer Qinghai Lake and fight Tibet again.
Naturally, the Gar family could not bravely cross the Qilian Mountains and enter the west of the Kou River. After all, Tuyuhun's 780,000 elite cavalry had just been beaten and returned home without their armor and feathers. The Gar family believed that they could not be stronger than the peak Tuyuhun.
In this way, the balanced situation in Qinghai Lake is a situation that both sides are willing to see.
The Tang Dynasty was able to quell the war in Hexi and defend the Western Region with all its strength. The Gar family was also able to take advantage of this opportunity to digest this vast pasture, recuperate, and grow stronger.
Lu Dongzan nodded with satisfaction, expressing his approval, but added: "The current situation is naturally like this. It is beneficial for both sides to stop the war. But since we occupy the land of Qinghai Lake, we have become the center of Tubo and Datang. If there is a buffer between them, there will eventually be a battle, either with Datang or with Zamp."
After a pause, he looked a little desolate, looked at the sons in front of him, and sighed: "Under the throne of the king, there is only profit. Loyalty and affection are not as beneficial as the word profit. Our family helps Zampu. He suppressed various tribes, conquered Tubo, and then assisted Zanpu to unify the plateau. Who can compare with the number of sacrifices and achievements? In the end, it was just because we were afraid of the power of the Gar family that we were pushed between these two powerful countries. We are left to fend for ourselves... You must remember that the humiliation you have suffered today is not because the Ugar family has foreign connections or disobedience, but because Zanpu acted arbitrarily and wanted to destroy our family. Die. Therefore, stop talking about loyalty and love. If one day... use the scimitar in your hand to earn a piece of land for future generations to live on! "
"Here!"
The sons responded solemnly, all with angry expressions on their faces.
The Gar family has always spared no effort to support Songtsen Gampo, providing help and suggestions. In every battle, the soldiers guarding Songtsen Gampo must be the soldiers of the Gar family, and they have never retreated even half a step.
However, today, Songtsen Gampo has completed the unification of the plateau, eliminated his worries, and began to strategize the world, focusing on the prosperous Tang Dynasty, but he kicked the Gar family away and exiled them to the four sides of Qinghai Lake. The place of war became a buffer between Tubo and Tang Dynasty.
What is buffering?
No matter which country wants to start a war, the first to bear the brunt is the Gar family...
It is true that a king cannot be swayed by emotions, but being so indifferent and unkind is really rare in ancient and modern times. How can the Gar family not feel resentful and share the same hatred with the enemy?
Today, Songtsen Gampo has put aside their long-standing friendship, so the Gar family no longer has to care about national justice. If there is a chance, they can even counterattack Huiluocheng.
Since you are unkind first, then don't worry about my unrighteousness.
Lu Dongzan pointed to his second son, Lun Qinling, and said, "You will go to Hexi to meet Fang Jun and clearly explain my family's conditions to him, and return immediately after receiving the answer."
Lun Qinling was stunned for a moment and asked doubtfully: "Why not go to Chang'an? Although the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is away on the Eastern Expedition, the prince oversees the country. Such important matters can actually be decided by a general outside?"
"Oh, you don't know Fang Jun."
Lu Dong sighed in praise, waved his hand and said: "As long as Fang Jun nods, the matter will be considered successful. On the contrary, even if Chang'an makes a decision, it will not be done. Not only does the prince of the Tang Dynasty obey his words, but his power is also in the country. In the Tang Dynasty Hall, there was no difference at all. How could a father make such a mistake? Don't talk too much and go quickly. However, during this trip, you should remember to speak less and be careful with every word you say. Be careful. He is well-informed and well-informed. He knows astronomy and geography. He also has the ability to deceive people. If you are not careful, you will fall into his trap."
Having said this, I felt very sad.
He really admired Fang Jun. He had come up with a recipe for brewing highland barley wine and attracted himself to it. He knew clearly that it was his conspiracy to cause civil strife in Tubo, but he still enjoyed it.
The most powerful thing is that you know this is his method, but you can't bear to resist...
Lun Qinling became more and more confused, thinking that even if that person had the power to reach heaven and earth, could he still control my heart and make me do something against my will?
In his heart, he felt that his father was making a fuss, but he did not dare to say more. He nodded and said, "My child, I obey."
Seeing Lu Dongzan nodding slightly, he got on his horse and galloped north with dozens of soldiers, crossing Dadou Valley and heading to Hexi along the route of Nuohebo.
Lu Dongzan looked up at the sky and said in a deep voice: "The winds and clouds are changing, and the severe winter is coming. You must settle the people as soon as possible, otherwise a white snow will fall, and countless livestock people will die of cold and hunger."
For the Tibetan people who mostly make a living by grazing, there are too many preparations needed to settle down in a fertile pasture. In autumn, forage must be harvested and stored. Otherwise, a heavy snowfall will cover thousands of miles with silvery white, and livestock will be unable to eat the forage in the wild and will starve to death. It is even more important to find a place that is protected from the wind, otherwise even people and livestock will freeze to death.
Severe cold has always been the biggest natural enemy of the Tubo people.
And when such a severe winter is approaching, Zampu can't wait to exile the Gar family here, which shows his cold and heartless nature.
Zan Xiruo was optimistic and said with a smile: "Father, don't worry. What kind of hardships have our tribesmen not endured over the years? It is indeed more difficult this time, but as long as we survive this winter, our tribesmen will be able to thrive on this grassland." Settle down. Although the situation is urgent, it also gives us a broader space. Ten years of gathering, ten years of cultivation, and in twenty years our Gar family will definitely achieve great things with this!"
The Gar family has always had no shortage of talents, and there are endless counselors and generals. However, because they followed Zampu to unify Tubo, they were always trapped in one place and could not spread out.
Now that we have the vast and fertile Qinghai Lake, there are not only fertile pastures, but also inexhaustible lake salt. It won't be long before the Gar family will rise.
If there is sufficient room for development, it may not be impossible to emerge as another Tuyuhun.
At present, the Gar family is caught between Tubo and Tang Dynasty, acting as a buffer. They are in a dilemma from both sides, and are in danger of overthrowing at every turn. But once the Gar family survives this most difficult period, when it develops and grows, it will be a completely different situation.
If you have both sides and can drive away tigers and devour wolves, the world will be completely different.
Seeing that he was so optimistic and full of vitality, Lu Dongzan's originally calm heart suddenly glowed with excitement, and he laughed and said: "Okay! Our Gar family has always been a Tubo noble, but we have never taken on our own role. The king dominates! Now that Zanpu has given us such an opportunity, if we cannot create some achievements, wouldn’t we have failed Zanpu’s good intentions? Our father worked together to create the great achievements of our Gar family in Qinghai Lake. Let our descendants live on this land for generations to come and never be enslaved by anyone again!”
Po Zan on the side was also extremely excited, raising her arms and shouting: "We don't depend on anyone, we are our own masters!"
Hearing this, the surrounding clan soldiers' morale soared, and they all raised their arms and shouted wildly: "Be your own master!"
For a time, the sound shook the whole country, and the cheers spread throughout Qinghai Lake with the rustling autumn wind, and the calm lake surface was also blown into waves.
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On Qinling Walking in the Qilian Mountains, the narrow and winding roads can be seen everywhere with the traces of the former Tuyuhun army passing by.
Three days later, when he arrived at Dadou Valley with lightly armed Jian Cong and dozens of tribesmen, he saw that the slopes on both sides had collapsed and blocked the entire valley path. There were still many corpses and weapons of Tuyuhun soldiers everywhere, and he was shocked in his heart. Incessantly.
At that time, the Tuyuhun army, which was ambitious to invade Hexi, probably did not expect that they had gathered tens of thousands of people, but they did not even go out for a big fight to pull out the valley. They were killed by the Tang army and lost their helmets and armor. They were defeated and fled in embarrassment.
The Tang army was so powerful.
