"Do you think, if everything is true, is it the alliance with Jin, or the alliance with Yuan, or the two are not helping each other?" Songtsen Gampo asked with a headache!
In the confrontation between the two most powerful military groups, if you are caught between each other, big things may happen if you are not careful, and Songtsen Gampo also has to be cautious.
This was just like the Cold War between the two men in later generations, which affected more than just the two of them.
As weaklings, facing the confrontation between two strong men, even if it should have nothing to do with them, as long as they are noticed by these two strong men, they will still be shaken. And every decision made must be made even more carefully.
As for who to help, Songtsen Gampo was also very worried. After this choice is made, the future direction of Tubo will be completely different. Where to go? Who can make a decision at this time?
This is a very ambitious person. He hopes that his Tubo can grow to the level of a super empire. If he wants to achieve this step, he must not rest on the plateau. The plateau is still relatively too much. It is barren and backward. In the future, once it unifies the plateau, if there is a chance to go out, it will definitely go out.
In history, after the Anshi Rebellion, Tubo entered its heyday and successively controlled the Hexi Corridor and once captured Chang'an. The Tang Dynasty was on the defensive, but Tubo's power did not last long. Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty used Li Mi's plan to unite the Black Clothes Dashi, Nanzhao, Tianzhu, and Uighurs, making Tubo be surrounded by enemies on all sides. Tubo's power was greatly restricted, but it still controlled the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Western Region.
Therefore, do not underestimate the ambitions of Tubo. Starting from the period of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, and then followed by Emperor Gaozong, Wu Zetian, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, and then Emperor Xianzong of the Tang Dynasty. During the period of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, the battles between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo almost never stopped. .
At the most lively time, four superpowers, Tang, Tubo, Turks, and Dashi, appeared in the world at the same time, and quasi-powerful countries such as Koryo, Khitan, Uighur, and Nanzhao appeared in the world. Moreover, these powerful countries fell in love and killed each other, which was very lively.
If Songtsen Gampo wants to go out one day, no matter how he wants to go, the Jin army will be the target he has to face. From this perspective, it seems that joining forces with Yuan and Meng is the way he should go. Moreover, it also conforms to the principle of distant friendship and close attack.
However, after all, Tubo at this time was still too weak compared to the Jin army. Even if Tubo was located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and had geographical advantages, if it had established such a powerful enemy as the Jin army because of its alliance with Yuan and Mongolia, Song Zangangbu also felt a little panicked.
Even though he was ambitious, the strength in his hands was relatively insufficient, which never hindered his respect for the strong.
Therefore, Songtsen Gampo really didn't know what to do at this time, so he could only turn to his ministers for help.
However, Songtsan Gumbu couldn't figure it out, so how could his ministers give him an absolutely correct answer?
"My king, as a minor minister, we should join the Jin Dynasty!"
"My king, from the perspective of a minor minister, he should be united!"
"My king, as a humble minister, we should help each other and exploit every opportunity!"
All the ministers were talking about it, but they all had their own opinions. The key is that what they said was quite reasonable!
Songtsan Gampo and these people are all outstanding figures in the history of Tibet, no worse than the outstanding figures from the Central Plains. However, this kind of question is inherently open. No matter how you choose, there are pros and cons, and they all have their own opinions. How is it possible? Will you give a unified answer?
"Lu Dongzan listens to the order. The Jin Dynasty is strong and powerful. His Majesty the Emperor of the Jin Dynasty has ascended the throne for the first time. We, Tubo, should earnestly and congratulate him. You can express your surrender to His Majesty the Emperor of the Jin Dynasty and fulfill the good wishes of both parties for a hundred years!" Song Song After Zangampo pondered for a long time, his hesitant expression became more determined.
After all, this neighbor is powerful and cannot be competed by the current Tubo. Songtsen Gampo does not want to provoke the Jin army like this, at least now is definitely not the time.
Therefore, Songtsen Gampo still followed the same old practice in history. It was not a problem for both parties to make peace and even surrender to the stronger one when appropriate.
Of course, whether it is marriage or surrender, they are just appearances. Songtsan Gambo's most fundamental purpose is to take this opportunity to obtain the technology and culture of the Central Plains, borrow the technology and culture of the Central Plains, and transform the plateau. backward situation.
As for the candidate to send the Jin army as envoy, it still fell on Lu Dongzan. After all, this one is quite experienced in this area. In history, Songtsan Gambo got more than one wife.
"Shang Jiezan listens to the order and goes to contact the Yuanmeng envoy!" Songtsen Gampo then continued to speak.
There is no need to put all the treasures on one person so early. It is still very necessary to contact the Yuanmeng envoys. By the way, see what the Yuanmeng envoys want and what they can bring to Tubo!
As for the final result, it still depends on which party has greater interests!
Furthermore, if we simply reject Yuan Meng's side now, if Lu Dongzan's side fails, then wouldn't it just be a piece of cake?
First stabilize Yuanmeng. If Lu Dongzan can return successfully, the Yuanmeng envoy can also be handed over to the Jin army to close the relationship between the two parties.
Comparing the two parties, Songtsan Gampo is still more happy that Ludongzan's group will go smoothly. If he can get on the march and get help from the Jin army, Songtsan Gampo's next road to unifying the plateau will be inevitable. It will be like a helping hand.
On the plateau, although the ancient Tibetans had no opponents worthy of Songtsen Gampo's attention, the Qiang people were a big trouble.
Like the Qiang people in Liangzhou, the Qiang people on the plateau are also in a state of fragmentation. The overall strength, if integrated, would naturally be extremely powerful, but no one has ever achieved this.
Although Fu Jian had hope at the beginning, Fu Jian's vision was more long-term, and he focused on the Han Dynasty. After joining Dong Zhuo's force, he successfully realized the transformation and once became a prince in the world as a Qiang person. Until he met Li Xiang and exited the stage.
When Fu Jian decided to break out among the Han forces, he recruited all the most capable people among the Qiang people. This is also an important reason why the Qiang people are still divided and do not rule each other.
Today, among the Qiang people on the plateau, three forces are the most powerful. These three forces are represented by Yao Gezhong, Li Te, and Yang An respectively.
These three are the biggest obstacles to Songtsen Gampo's desire to unify the plateau.
(End of chapter)
