Tuyuhun?
Everyone looked puzzled.
"How should I change it?"
Fang Xuanling asked again.
"Simple."
Wei Shuyu smiled: "Just send an envoy to reach an agreement with Songtsen Gampo!"
"Give him the sheep."
"Give us Tuyuhun!"
Um?
Everyone present frowned.
He seemed to be thinking about whether Wei Shuyu's statement was feasible or not.
"Would Songtsen Gampo agree?" Fang Xuanling asked again.
"definitely will!"
Wei Shuyu nodded: "As soon as Tubo was unified, Songtsen Gampo was afraid of the Tang Dynasty!"
"Don't forget, everyone, Tubo and Yangtong have surrendered to the Tang Dynasty."
"Datang can still intervene in their affairs."
Everyone's eyes lit up when they heard this.
This seems feasible.
The problem is how to capture Tubo.
"You mean, follow Songtsen Gampo's plan first..."
"Let Tuyuhun attack Yangtong and make them both lose?"
Li Shimin asked tentatively.
"That's right!"
Wei Shuyu nodded and added: "Then the Tang Dynasty reached an agreement with Songtsen Gampo."
"While Tuyuhun is tired, attack from both sides and destroy Tuyuhun!"
Li Shimin frowned and thought.
If this were to happen, Datang would most likely capture Tuyuhun and expand its territory!
"Your Majesty, don't forget, we also have Murong Shun."
"He betrayed Tuyuhun, betrayed Fu Yun..."
"If word of this gets out, he will be the sinner of Tuyuhun!"
"If you want to secure the position of Tuyuhun Khan, you must rely on the Tang Dynasty!"
Oops.
The eyes of several people present lit up.
As long as you control Murong Shun.
Tuyuhun must listen to the Tang Dynasty as long as he lives.
"What do you think of Shu Yu's strategy?"
Li Shimin asked with a smile.
In fact, in my heart, I basically agree with this idea.
Compared to Yangtong, which is out of reach, Tuyuhun is right next door to the Tang Dynasty.
"Your Majesty, not allowed."
Changsun Wuji stood up again.
Anyway, as long as Wei Shuyu mentions it, he will oppose it!
"What should we do if Songtsen Gampo doesn't cooperate?" Changsun Wuji said solemnly.
As soon as this statement came out, everyone frowned.
This is indeed a difficult problem to solve.
If Tubo annexes Yangtong and then cooperates with Tuyuhun, it will be difficult for the Tang Dynasty.
"Then fight!"
There was a hint of cruelty in Wei Shuyu's eyes.
Immediately he bowed to Li Shimin and said...
"Your Majesty, the unification of Tibet will sooner or later threaten the Tang Dynasty if it is allowed to develop!"
"It's better to break him up while his foundation is not yet solid!"
"Even if you have to pay some price for it, I won't hesitate..."
Li Shimin was stunned.
These days, I have been focusing on appeasing the countries in the Western Regions.
"well said!"
Du Junchuo bowed: "Your Majesty, if Tubo does not agree, I am willing to lead the army to Tubo!"
"My dear, don't be impatient."
Li Shimin reassured: "When it is time to send troops, I will definitely not miss you!"
"I am willing to die for Your Majesty!" Du Junchuo bowed.
Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction.
Just when the monarch and his ministers were chatting happily, Changsun Wuji came to spoil the fun again...
"Or not!"
"If we leave the sheep alone, then Tibet will be truly unified!"
"As time goes by, Tubo will become stronger and stronger!"
"How should we respond then?"
As Changsun Wuji spoke, the faces of everyone present darkened again.
Tubo covers a vast area and has a large population. If it becomes stronger, it is very likely to threaten the Tang Dynasty!
"Then we should capture Tuyuhun!"
Wei Shuyu said firmly: "Tubo is located on a plateau, and the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty cannot bear altitude sickness."
"We can only fight them off, but we can't send people to occupy them."
"Then we must put up a line of defense!"
"Tuyuhun is the best choice..."
"With them as a buffer, if Tibet attacks Datang, we will have enough time to prepare!"
When everyone heard this, they could only sigh helplessly.
Altitude sickness.
It is an unbridgeable gap.
If not for this, all dynasties would have included Tubo into their territory long ago.
"Your Majesty, there is actually another purpose for exchanging sheep for Tuyuhun..."
"Tuyuhun is the only route of the Silk Road and must be opened!"
"He has blocked the development path of Datang!"
"Just like the Sui Dynasty back then..."
"Tuyuhun has surrendered to the Sui Dynasty, why don't Yang Guang destroy him anyway!"
"As long as we continue to grow stronger through the Silk Road, Tubo will always surrender to the Tang Dynasty!"
As soon as this was said, everyone nodded.
The expansion of the Silk Road is inseparable from the Tuyuhun road.
"My dear friends, do you have any other clever ideas?"
After a while, Li Shimin suddenly asked.
"Your Majesty, I think this is the best way now."
Wei Zheng bowed and agreed: "As Shuyu said, we can't keep the sheep with us. It's better to trade it with Songtsen Gampo in exchange for Tuyuhun!"
Li Shimin nodded.
Then he looked at the other confidants.
"I second the proposal."
"I also agree."
This time, Changsun Wuji also took the initiative to agree.
Regarding major border issues, Wei Shuyu's proposal was the best.
As for giving up Yangtong, is it detrimental to morality?
Pooh.
This is war, not between the two brothers.
As an old yinbi, how could Changsun Wuji use such a mindless excuse to refute Wei Shuyu.
"In that case...then the matter is settled."
Li Shimin made the decision.
After chatting for a while, they selected the candidate to be sent as envoy to Tibet.
This little meeting is over.
Several ministers left one after another, and they had to return to their posts to handle matters.
Just when Wei Shuyu also wanted to leave, he was stopped by Li Shimin again.
"Shuyu, wait..."
What should we do now that we’ve finished talking about business?
Fight Xiao Wei!
Determined not to miss any opportunity to confront Xiao Wei.
"I heard that you haven't been to the East Palace these days?"
"I appointed you as the Prince's Attendant, are you so passive and sabotaging your work?"
Li Shimin lectured with a straight face.
"His Majesty……"
Wei Shuyu sighed: "I don't have time!"
"We have to deal with businessmen's affairs, go to court, and fight..."
Li Shimin's eyes widened.
Damn it, can fighting be considered serious business?
Li Shimin slapped Long An angrily: "Are you talking nonsense in front of me?"
Wei Shuyu bowed slightly.
"Your Majesty, don't tell me, there are many benefits to fighting..."
Wei Shuyu straightened up and said with a smile: "You see, I beat Murong Shun, which promoted the prestige of the Tang Dynasty and united people's hearts, right?"
"Stop talking nonsense."
Li Shimin snorted coldly: "If you don't do your job properly, if I don't punish you, your father will not let you go."
After saying that, Li Shimin looked at Wei Zheng: "Xuancheng, do you think so?"
Now I finally caught you, right?
I control Old Wei, and Old Wei controls Xiao Wei...
I'll let Old Wei teach you a lesson!
"Your Majesty is right."
Wei Zheng bowed and responded.
Just when he turned around and wanted to say a few words to his son, Wei Shuyu spoke first...
"Your Majesty, this fight has more benefits than just that..."
"I also made a Wuyun Pavilion worth more than 30,000 guan."
Um?
Li Shimin's eyes bulged.
More than 30,000 strings?
Wuyun Pavilion?
Of course he heard about this.
This...seems like making money, right?
This... seems to belong to me, right?
"Xuancheng wait..."
Li Shimin quickly stopped him: "Shu Yu has contributed a lot to the Tang Dynasty these days."
"I'll let it go with a few curse words."
"Don't defeat the hero. We should focus on education."
Wei Zheng looked at Li Shimin suspiciously...
When am I going to hit Shuyu?
Also, isn’t it Your Majesty who wants me to teach Shuyu a lesson?
Li Shimin's heart skipped a beat.
Wei Fanzi must not let him know that he has shares in Wenyun Pavilion.
To be known...
Being nagged for three days?
Three months may not be able to resolve this matter!
Officials who compete with the people for profit will be spit out, let alone the emperor himself.
Li Shimin secretly regretted it.
Why did lard fool me and invest 5,000 guan in Wenyun Pavilion?
But……
I am poor!
"Shuyu, forget it this time, no more fights are allowed in the future!"
"And since you are the Prince's Attendant, what's the big deal if you don't even go to the East Palace?"
"While you are in the palace now, let's go to the East Palace."
Seeing Wei Shuyu still standing there stupidly, Li Shimin glared and said...
"Go quickly!"
