Under the warm winter sunshine, the Taimiao Square was solemn.
Li Zhi wore a black gold-rimmed Nine Dragons and Nine Chapters Dragon robe, and a white jade twelfth hair bow, and stood in front of the main hall with a cold face.
Behind Li Zhi are the tall Seven Temples of the Son of Heaven, with countless tributes. Behind him, Qing Zong Zheng, Qing Taichang Temple and Qing Guanglu stand solemnly.
Li Zhi's cold gaze swept over.
Three brothers, Li Xian, Li Xian and Li Dan, stood by the side.
Prime ministers Liu Rengui, Dai Zhide, Hao Chujun, Li Jingxuan, Zhao Renben, Li Yiyan, Lai Heng, and Xue Yuanchao stood on the left and right sides, followed by ministers, ministers, countless officials and foreign envoys.
Among the prime ministers, Liu Shenli, Li Jinxing, Li Xuan, Wang Xiaojie, Hei Te Changzhi, and Li Duozuo, all six were wearing bright light armor and faced each other solemnly.
Among the people, kneeling were a group of Tibetan prisoners, all of whom were generals with more than a thousand generals.
"Since the defeat of Dafeichuan in the third year of the General Chapter, I have repeatedly blamed myself. It was my carelessness and carelessness that led to the defeat of Dafeichuan. I have worked hard for seven years, renovated the military equipment, and adopted appropriate strategies. The soldiers worked hard to achieve this year's victory in Dafeichuan. I am very relieved to wash away the shame in one battle."
His eyes fell on the prisoners in the field, and Li Zhi said with an indifferent expression: "After the defeat of Dafeichuan, many soldiers of our court fell into the hands of Tubo. Today you have been captured by our Tang Dynasty... Duan Qing, press How should the law judge?"
Duan Baoxuan, the minister of Dali Temple, stood up and solemnly raised his hands and said: "Report to your majesty, those with more than 10,000 generals will be beheaded, those with more than 1,000 generals will be punished with a hundred years of hard labor, and those with more than 100 generals will be punished with thirty years of hard labor..."
"Yes!" Li Zhi waved his hand lightly.
The next moment, countless soldiers in golden armor had already stepped forward and dragged all the Tibetan prisoners down.
Beheading for beheading, servitude for servitude.
This is an established ceremony. The emperor did not behead all of them because these people were not qualified enough.
Li Xuan stood on one side, pressing the Eight-sided Han Sword with a solemn expression.
Sacrifice to the Imperial Ancestral Temple, in the Tang Dynasty, was mostly used when a country was destroyed. The leader and nobles of the country were taken as prisoners of war and sacrificed to the Imperial Ancestral Temple.
At that time, Li Jing led more than 100,000 elite troops in the Northern Expedition, and he personally led 3,000 elite cavalry to attack Jieli Khan's lair, capture Jieli Khan alive, and destroy the Eastern Turks in one battle.
After the war, Li Jing escorted Jieli Khan and the Eastern Turk nobles to the Chang'an Ancestral Temple as prisoners.
Jieli Khan escaped death because he danced in the court hall, but the younger Khan under him was beheaded to an unknown extent.
When Li Zhi conquered the Western Turks, he first presented the captives of the Western Turkic royal family to Zhaoling, and then held a prisoner dedication ceremony in the Imperial Ancestral Temple.
In front of the Ancestral Temple, there was a gathering of civil and military officials and the chiefs of Yi and Di.
He will be killed by some members of the Western Turkic royal family as sacrifices to worship their ancestors.
The majesty of the Tang Dynasty began when the enemy chiefs were born under the palace.
Today, Tubo has not yet been destroyed, so there is no need for such a battle.
But in order to wash away the shame of the defeat of Dafeichuan, today's move was made.
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The Tibetan prisoners were dragged away. The big and small heads of the party came up tremblingly, and then with a pop, they all knelt down.
The coldness on Li Zhi's face instantly dissipated, and he spoke with gentleness: "Pengcheng County Duke has already presented the household registers of the Dangxiang clans. You are already citizens of the Tang Dynasty, so there is no need to be so nervous."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!" A group of party leaders knelt down and shouted loudly.
Honglu Temple had taught them a lot before, but these people only remembered this sentence.
But this sentence was enough, and Li Zhi's face was full of smiles.
Because this group of people are the descendants of the first group of people who were friendly to the Tang Dynasty.
Later, the party leaders rebelled against the Tang Dynasty, and these people were immediately suppressed.
Now, all the anti-Tang party leaders have been killed, and the remaining ones, in Li Zhi's eyes, are his subjects.
"The King of Nanchang has reported that your descendants will study at Taixue. I have agreed. All accommodation and study expenses for these people will be paid by Honglu Temple." Li Zhi smiled and looked at Liu Boying, the minister of Honglu Temple.
Liu Boying stepped forward without any hesitation and accepted the order.
"Okay, just wait." Li Zhi waved his hand slightly.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!" The party leaders once again knelt deeply before bowing and leaving.
Li Zhi raised his head and looked at everyone, and said in a deep voice: "The Tubo War has just come to an end. There will be follow-up next year and the year after that. Please don't slack off, you should continue to work hard for the Tang Dynasty, for me, and for everyone." You, your Majesty, strive for glory."
"I accept the decree, long live your majesty! Long live the Tang Dynasty! Long live the Tang Dynasty!"
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"What is the current situation in Tubo, and what is the current situation in Qinling?"
Li Zhi was on the imperial couch, looking at the officials in the Zichen Palace below, especially Liu Shenli, Li Jinxing, Li Xuan and Wang Xiaojie.
Wang Xiaojie was the first to stand up and said with cupped hands: "Reporting to your Majesty, I and my army arrived before the Tongtian River. The Tubo people have burned more than 20 bridges up and down the Tongtian River, and have set up camps on the other side, and are ten miles away on the south bank of the Tongtian River. Arrange five thousand cavalry to garrison, always on guard against surprise attacks by ministers and others."
Li Zhi nodded with some confusion: "So, when it comes to Qinling, the main thing is to protect it?"
"Your Majesty!" Li Xuan stood back and said with cupped hands: "After the cities in Baihai were stabilized, I sent envoys to Qamdo to urge Lun Qinling to let the Yuan governor return to the Tang Dynasty as soon as possible. I also checked the military situation of Su Pi."
"Oh?" Li Zhi suddenly became interested and asked, "How is Yuan Qing doing now?"
"Reporting to your majesty, the governor of Yuan Dynasty is now in good condition. However, the Tubo people still have not released the news of Mansong Mangzan's death. After all, they have just been defeated. If it is revealed that the king has died of illness and the young master has ascended the throne, I am afraid that the country will be even more chaotic. ." Li Xuan handed over.
"Yes, Master, Young Master Guojiu, this is the case." While Li Zhi nodded, his eyes swept over Li Xian's body.
Li Zhi continued to ask: "Then, Tubo should be quiet for a while?"
"Yes." Li Xuan handed over his hand and said: "After all, the Tubo people just lost tens of thousands of troops. Even if there are still military forces in Tibet that can be mobilized, it will take time to mobilize again.
Coupled with the severe cold in winter, if they want to do anything, it should be next year. "
"Next year?" Li Zhi's face, which had just been somewhat relaxed, turned gloomy again, and then asked: "How about next year?"
Li Zhi's eyes fell on Wang Xiaojie. Wang Xiaojie opened his mouth, but in the end he lowered his head and kept silent.
According to Wang Xiaojie's intention, next year he will naturally attack the Tongtian River, capture Qamdo, and then take a closer look.
However, given the current situation of the imperial court, it is too late to withdraw the troops. How can we provide much support to the advancing troops?
At this time, the eyes of all the officials present fell on Li Xuan.
Compared with Wang Xiaojie, Li Xuan is not only an equally strong fighter, he is also a visionary coach.
Li Xuan cupped his hands and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, next year, Lun Qinling will seek a counterattack... Only by defeating the Tang Dynasty again can he re-establish his prestige."
"Then next year, will he attack Chengzhou?" Li Zhi's expression became completely solemn.
"I don't think so." Li Xuan raised his head and said easily and respectfully: "Since the battle of Dafeichuan, Maduo, known as Duo, has also fallen into the hands of the Tang Dynasty. The people have surrendered, and all the people have surrendered. The Tubo people have been the spy It is no longer possible to penetrate the banks of Baihai and Tongtian River. The environment is unfamiliar and the harmony is no longer there. Qinling will not rush northward."
"How to win without attacking?"
"Use defense as offense." Li Xuan took a deep breath and said: "From Tongtian River to Changzhou, there are continuous mountains and many canyons in the middle. The terrain is familiar and can stretch our army's food and grass. If I talk about Qinling, , will definitely sit back and wait, and then wait for our army to get into the trap, and finally annihilate them in one fell swoop."
"Then next year..." Li Zhi looked at Li Xuan seriously.
Li Xuan cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, although the Dangxiang people have surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, in the hearts of the people, if they easily start a war, the people will be wasted, the people's livelihood will be withered, and there are many signs of decline. I am preparing to seriously govern the place next year, repair roads, and open up new roads. While protecting the people's livelihood, we should use silence to stop, use defense to attack, wait until the Qinling Mausoleum is defeated, and finally annihilate it in one fell swoop."
Lun Qinling was waiting for Li Xuan to attack Tongtian River, while Li Xuan was waiting for Lun Qinling to attack.
Whoever crosses the river will be unlucky.
That's it.
Li Zhi raised his eyebrows instantly and looked at Li Xuan in surprise.
Regarding the battle in Qinghai next year, North Korea and China do not plan to provide much reinforcements. It is already rare to ensure frontline military rations. As for progress, it depends on how the military generals make decisions.
Now, Li Xuan took the initiative to keep quiet, which made Li Zhi feel relieved and also quite satisfied.
All the ministers in the palace nodded slightly.
After thinking for a while, Li Zhi said: "Use silence to stop, and use defense to attack. If Qin Ling falls into the trap, how sure are you that you can capture him?"
"Ten percent!" Li Xuan held up his hands and said: "Your Majesty, whether it is the Tang Dynasty attacking Qamdo or the Tubo attacking Maduo, they need to cross the Tongtian River first. This river has already brought 50% danger to those who cross it. , and then use the mountainous terrain to ambush."
"If it's an ambush, it will naturally be successful. If we quietly cross the Tongtian River from a place where you and others won't check, surprise and attack the enemy, and capture Maduo, Tibet will have a foothold again, and then drive you and others back to the mainland. Feichuan, what if the situation is overturned?" Liu Rengui walked out and looked at Li Xuan with cold eyes.
Li Xuan first slightly cupped her hands towards Liu Rengui, then turned to look at Li Zhi, cupping her hands and saying: "Your Majesty, in the first half of next year, Lun Qinling will definitely not attack rashly. In the second half of the year, his patience will disappear and he will If we try to capture the north bank of the Tongtian River, a sneak attack is inevitable."
"What are you going to do?"
"Your Majesty, may you know that when Queen Subi fell, one of her descendants escaped from Subi." Li Xuan handed over her hand, and her words immediately aroused Li Zhi's interest.
"Today Sun Poru of Tubo is the kingdom of Queen Subi." Li Zhi nodded and said, "After Subi was destroyed, there was no news about her descendants."
"Yes!" Li Xuan earnestly handed over his hand, and then said: "The laws of Tubo are strict, and the people are divided into three, six, and nine classes, and the lower class slaves make up the majority. The people are very resentful of the Tubo rule. If we can find the descendants of Su Pi, they can join in the instigation. , you can take advantage of the opportunity and at the same time grasp every move of the Tubo people in Supi."
The officials present immediately understood Li Xuan's plan.
If Qinling wanted to attack the north bank of the Tongtian River, the Tang Dynasty would use Queen Subi's descendants to keep an eye on Subi.
In this way, not only can they be prepared for Luon Qinling's sneak attack on the north bank of the Tongtian River, but they can even find suitable internal agents when they attack Supi in the coming year.
Li Zhi immediately couldn't help but ask: "So where are the descendants of Queen Subi now?"
"Turks." Li Xuan cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, after the subjugation of Subi, Prince Mangbo Jiesunbo of Subi fled to the Turks."
"Turk?" Li Zhi frowned slightly, and then said: "Ling Dingxiang, Yunzhou, Beining, Beian, Beifu, Beikai, Shun, You, Hua, Changzhou ten prefectures, Shanyu, An The Northern Protectorate will conduct a detailed investigation and we must find him."
Under the current situation, the whereabouts of Prince Mangpo Jetsonbo of Subi and his descendants are of vital importance to the Tang Dynasty.
If it is used well, Tubo's threat to Datang will become increasingly distant.
No matter how poorly it is used, Datang will have no worries next year.
Li Zhi's eyes fell on Li Xuan again.
(End of chapter)
