Chapter 293 General Tian

"Tubo Dalun, how do your new Zanpu and Chidai Zhudan compare?"

Li Longji asked Nlanda Zhalugong about the abilities of the new Zamp.

"The new Zamp is young and can only cry. He cannot compare with Trisong Detsen!"

Enlanda Zhalugong continued to belittle Trisong Detsen, making the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty think that it was nothing special for a young boy to be the king.

"Hmm! Can the uncle of the Zamp, Zhongbajie Dalun, compare with Dalun Jiongsang?"

Li Longji nodded and asked again.

He was surprised to see Yumaxiang Zhongbajie in charge of the Tibetan government, as he had never heard of this name before.

It is still believed that all the civil and military officials of Tubo died and that is why Mashang Zhongbajie came to power as Trisong Detsen's uncle.

"Dalun Jiongsang is one of the most famous ministers in the history of our Tibetan people. Dalun Zhongbajie is naturally incomparable."

Enlanda Zhalugong said this to cater to Li Longji's thoughts.

Of course, he also thought in his heart that Dalun Zhongbajie was not as good as Dalun Jiongsang.

Unfortunately, Dalon Hyungsang was born at the wrong time. He met Li Xuan and eventually died of illness on a snowy battlefield.

"So, there is nothing left for Tubo. The era of Songtsen Gampo is gone forever. Even if Lhun Chin Ling appears again, he is not as good as my prime minister. In the future, if Tubo obeys the orders of the Tang Dynasty like the other countries in the Western Regions, it can still survive."

When Li Longji heard the words that satisfied him, he said something to comfort Enlanda Zhalugong.

"I obey your order. All the Han slaves in Tubo have been released to Qinghai and Jiuqu. They will never rebel again."

Nlandazalugong promised solemnly.

"good!"

Li Longji drank a glass of wine and enjoyed the moment.

After the Battle of Wujie, the Tibetan great minister Qilixu actually used equal etiquette when facing the Tang Dynasty.

Today's great theories, however, are servile and subservient.

This is the wonderful feeling of a monarch conquering.

"Tabbo, although the Tang has forgiven the Tibetans for their offense, you are still guilty. Starting next year, you must pay tribute to the Tang in October every year: 10,000 war horses, 15,000 cattle, 100,000 sheep, and 100 carts of furs."

Li Xuan and Li Longji played the good guy and the bad guy respectively.

He directly told Nlanda Zhalugong the items that needed to be offered as tribute every year.

Originally, Li Xuan wanted to ask Tubo to produce copper and iron, but after careful consideration, he gave up.

The Qaidam Basin of Tubo is known as the "Treasure Bowl", although Tubo's iron production is good.

But this time, the Tang Dynasty occupied three larger iron mines in Tibet.

Li Xuan wanted to use Tubo, but he couldn't push them too hard.

As soon as these words were spoken, Nlandazalugong's face changed drastically.

Li Xuan is shaking the foundation of Tubo!

Among other things, ten thousand war horses.

The Tang Dynasty's armies in Hexi and Longyou will become increasingly powerful, and as one grows stronger, the other shrinks, and their Tibetan cavalry will become increasingly weaker.

"Your Majesty, I will obey your orders and do my best. But with so many contributions, I'm afraid Tubo is powerless!"

Enlanda Zhalugong bowed to Li Longji, indicating that Tubo could not offer so many horses, cattle and sheep as tribute.

On the way here, he never expected that Li Xuan would ask for such a huge amount of money.

"I am a little drunk, so I will discuss this matter with Prime Minister Li."

Li Longji shirked the responsibility and asked Enlanda Zhalugong to discuss it with Li Xuan.

"Den!"

"Tuba uses the summer and winter pasture system, from common people to nobles, and then to officials' pastures, raising millions of cattle and horses. Tubo can produce 10,000 war horses every year, which is more than enough. Does Tubo want to build a cavalry of 100,000 to plunder the north?"

Li Xuan placed the wine glass on the table, deliberately making a noise, and then spoke in a deep voice.

The sound of the wine glasses clinking on the table was not loud, but it made Enlanda Zhalugong's heart jump.

Li Xuan's words meant that he had learned about Tibet's winter and summer pasture system from various channels and had a rough idea of ​​Tibet's annual output of war horses.

"I dare not! Tibet is surrounded by powerful enemies, and Tibet also needs some war horses for defense."

Nlandazalugong didn't have time to think about it and just made up a reason.

His previous rebelliousness had long been shattered by Li Xuan's sharpness.

"Nanzhao? Western Regions? Tianzhu? Which one is your enemy? The saint is powerful. Can't a decree make the invaders of Tubo retreat? Since they have surrendered and become vassal states, the Tang Dynasty has an obligation to protect Tubo. Now you don't even want to give 10,000 war horses. It seems that you have a lot of ideas."

Li Xuan continued to press on.

"There are also many cattle and sheep. There is a lack of young and strong people in Tubo now, and there are not even slaves to cultivate the good fields. If we pay tribute to these cattle and sheep every year, the people of Tubo may starve to death in the ice and snow."

Enlanda Zhalugong once again made excuses, trying to reason with and appeal to the emotions of the people, hoping that the Emperor and Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty would have mercy on the people of Tubo.

"The people of Tubo are also the saint's people. If a famine really occurs, the saint will verify it and provide millet and wheat. You should pay the tribute truthfully and don't think too much." Li Xuan said to Enlanda Zhalugong, leaving him no excuses.

Famine was a possibility, but horses, cattle and sheep had to be paid as tribute every year.

"The Tang army stopped at Baihai, not because they could not move forward, but because of Princess Wencheng and Princess Jincheng, they gave Tubo another chance. Could it be that Maxiang Zhongbajie wanted to accumulate strength and wait for our Han dynasty to 'rise to the peak and then decline'? Today's saint is wise and powerful, and has been planning for the Tang Dynasty for eternity. You will definitely not be able to wait for such an opportunity. If you don't want to accept the teachings, you will be destroyed like a dead tree..."

"That's all I said!"

Li Xuan placed his hands on his knees, and when he spoke, he revealed a fierceness and a look of obsession on his face.

These seemingly arbitrary words actually penetrated deep into Nlanda Zalukung's heart.

Like many people whose inner thoughts are guessed, Nlanda Zalukgong panicked for a moment and then immediately became afraid.

The guilty Enlanda Zhalu Gong did not think twice and promised Li Xuan: "In the future, Tubo will present 10,000 war horses, 15,000 yaks, 100,000 sheep, and 100 carts of fur to the Tang Dynasty on time... to show Tubo's submission and respect to the Tang Dynasty..."

He was afraid of Li Xuan's "crushing", and the current problem was that if Li Xuan led the Tang army in the direction of Baihai to march southward, Tubo would not have the slightest possibility of resistance and could only bear the pain and give up its own flesh and blood in exchange for a chance to breathe.

They had no choice... Li Xuan guessed through Maxiang Zhongbajie's strategy of "enduring humiliation and bearing heavy burdens" and "developing and strengthening", which made Enlanda Zhalugong even more afraid of Li Xuan.

No wonder Li Xuan could become the Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty!

"Haha... talking about drinking..."

Li Longji finally laughed. It was not only the compromise of Tubo that brought benefits to the Tang Dynasty.

Another thing is that Li Xuan's words were so pleasant to the ear. Although he was clearly speaking to Enlanda Zhalugong, they seemed to flow into Li Longji's heart.

Other kings were famous for their achievements and were considered wise rulers, but he was reforming the law and eliminating malpractices, planning for eternity.

At the party, the aroma of wine became more charming, the dancers' postures became more graceful, and the music became more intoxicating...

Only Enlanda Zhalugong forced a smile. The wine had lost its taste in his mouth and he had no intention of looking at the beauty around him.

He hoped that after returning to Tubo, Maxiang Zhongbajie and the nobles would understand him.

"Saint, I would like to meet with the former Tibetan king. I hope you will help me!"

After the banquet, Enlanda Zhalu Gong made a request to Li Longji.

"Approved! Yulinlang will bring me to Chidai Zhudan's house tomorrow to meet me."

Li Longji nodded slightly.

Chidai Zhudan was almost in a state of confinement. As Tubo had a new ruler, it was obvious that he could not go back.

There was nothing wrong with meeting Nlanda Zalugong.

Li Xuan did not stop him, as he was also aware of the interests involved. With Yulin Lang watching over him, there would be no trouble.

"Thank you saint!"

Nlandazalu sincerely thanks you.

He did not mention matters such as asking Li Longji to release the Tibetan captives.

Because he knew it was impossible, they were not qualified to discuss these conditions.

The next day, Nlanda Zhalugong met Chidai Zhudan.

He knelt on the ground, crying bitterly, and kept complaining about how he had let someone down.

During the reign of Chidai Zhudan, Tubo's national power reached its peak.

However, the mountain suddenly collapsed. Was it Chidai Zhudan’s fault?
It was because the Tang Dynasty was stronger and had generals like Li Xuan.

When Chidai Zhudan learned that his youngest son had succeeded to the throne and that Maxiang Zhongbajie was assisting in the administration, he felt mixed emotions.

He asked if Tubo still had a chance to become stronger?
Nlanda Zhalugong said yes, his eyes were telling Chidai Zhudan another message.

Chidai Zhudan understood that everything was implied.

After half an hour of meeting, Enlanda Zhalugong was urged to leave by Yulinlang...

Three days later, at the court meeting, Enlandazalu respectfully entered the Xingqing Hall.

Li Longji personally signed the letter of credence, conferring the title of Huai'en Zamp on Trisong Detsen.

Wynn!
A monarch who is grateful to the Tang Dynasty.

Even Tubo was embarrassed to translate the four-character Chinese characters.

Because the Zamp’s “strength” is no longer there.

Such an inappropriate title is a shame for Tubo.

It also means that Tubo will withdraw from the Silk Road in the future.

When businessmen were chatting, they asked which country was more powerful in the world.

Merchants talk about the Tang Dynasty!

The three-way balance of power disappeared, and a general of the Tang Dynasty conquered Tubo.

The various Hu and Sogdian merchants called this Tang general "General of Heaven"!
And the name of General Tian originated from this!

Enlanda Zhalugong returned to Chang'an at the end of October.

The journey back was quick.

Because he left all the gold and silver cargo behind...

……

Before going to Huaqing Palace, Wang Changling returned to Chang'an from Xin'an County.

He reported the evidence he had obtained to Yang Shenjin.

After weighing the pros and cons, Yang Shenjin brought Wang Changling to the lower hall of the Zhongshu Menxia Hall to meet Li Xuan.

However, Li Xuan did not meet with Yang Shenjin and Wang Changling in private, but called Li Linfu and Pei Kuan to his official hall.

"Doctor Yang, Censor Wang, please speak frankly about the Li Yu case."

Li Xuan asked Yang Shenjin and Wang Changling.

"Censor Wang, please inform the gentlemen of your investigation."

Yang Shenjin felt very uncomfortable.

He wanted to have a private conversation with Prime Minister Li to find a solution.

Meeting in the office of Zhongshumenxiatang was not a private meeting.

Who would have thought that Li Xuan would make it public?

"To Prime Minister Li, after investigation, the people of Xin'an County hate you very much, and many of them curse you in private. The reason is that Xin'an Magistrate Li Yu often says that you are his cousin, and even the officials of Henan Yin are not taken seriously. The powerful families in Xin'an County follow the lead of Xin'an Magistrate. The wind of the new Changping Law has blown to Xin'an, but Xin'an still has not implemented it. The powerful bully the people and are protected by the Xin'an County Government. The people look down on Xin'an Magistrate..."

Wang Changling reported to Li Xuan on his investigations in Xin'an County.

(End of this chapter)