Chapter 2452 Confrontation of Words
When Lu Dongzan said these words, his dark, hard and wrinkled face was full of resentment.
If what he expected was true, all the accidents and hardships along the way were all planned by this bastard in front of him, how could he not be angry?
Therefore, there was not much scruple between the words, and the anger was ready to burst out.
Fang Jun raised his hand and scratched his eyebrows. He felt a little embarrassed to be criticized in person like this...
He reached out and took out a small silver flask from a grid on the wall of the carriage. He also took out some candied fruits, poured a glass of wine for Lu Dongzan, and said: "Looking at the Prime Minister, who was covered with dust, it seemed like he was walking along the way. You have suffered a lot, and you are already quite old. Wouldn't it be better to stay in Tubo and enjoy your happiness? You have to come all the way to Chang'an, and your body can't help but be tortured."
Lu Dongzan straightened his back and did not drink. He sneered and said: "If the horses are frightened and the boat capsizes, causing me to bury my bones in the Tang Dynasty, wouldn't it play into your mind, Fang Erlang?"
Fang Jun smiled bitterly and said, "Look at what you said. Although the two of us have our own masters, our friendship has always been good. Who in Chang'an doesn't know that a certain Fang is very righteous and treats his friends with sincerity?"
Ignoring Lu Dongzan's disdainful expression, he changed the subject and said: "...But having said that, I have already guessed the purpose of the Prime Minister's visit. Although I am not fully aware of Tubo's request, I think it must be the Tang Dynasty. It is extremely difficult to agree, and it is even harder to refuse. After all, the two countries are separated by a narrow strip of water and are good neighbors, so it would be awkward to refuse... But you understand. This is just to take advantage of the situation. If you refuse, it will hurt the harmony. It would be better for you to have an accident in the middle. This way, it will be much easier. But you can rest assured that based on our friendship, it will definitely work out. Erect a tomb and erect a monument for Da Xiangdui so that the people of the Tang Dynasty can remember your friendship from generation to generation. ”
Oops! Lu Dongzan laughed angrily: "In that case, don't I have to thank Erlang?"
Fang Jun sighed and said, "That's not necessary. After all, didn't you rush to Chang'an in full swing? I'm afraid I won't be able to use your thoughts for a while. Alas, the sky has no eyes!"
Lu Dong praised: "..."
His teeth were clenching and his temples were pounding. He wanted to jump up and rush forward at this moment to strangle this bastard to death.
Is this really a human thing to say?
Even if I do have bad intentions in coming to Chang'an this time, this is after all a competition between the two countries and has nothing to do with personal friendship. Fortunately, I used to think that your Fang Erlang was a cheerful and cheerful person who was worth getting to know, but I didn't expect that you are so small-minded, Evil thoughts.
"Hmph!"
Lu Dongzan snorted angrily, picked up the wine cup in front of him, and drank it all in one gulp.
The wine was not strong and was soft and sweet in the throat. Lu Dongzan clicked his tongue, picked up a piece of preserved fruit and put it into his mouth to chew, and said: "Although the Western Region is now under your control, as for the situation in the Big Food Country, you But they lack enough understanding. Today's Arab Caliph is a follower of the Prophet Muhammad, his son-in-law, and his most loyal and intimate warrior. Friend, with the unparalleled support of all the people, he has vigorous ambitions, vowing to spread the faith of the prophet to every inch of the sun-shined place, and conquer all dissidents with war horses and scimitars, and his nephew, Mu'a, the governor of Damascus Weiye is his crazy admirer and most fanatical minion, murderous and greedy. ”
He stared at Fang Jun with a pair of deep and bright eyes, and said slowly: "The strength of the Arabs is beyond Erlang's imagination. Not only are they strong, but they are also willing to sacrifice their lives for their beliefs. Death is just Just returning to the Prophet's side is their most ideal destination, and failure is the most intolerable shame. Although the Anxi army is strong, it has few soldiers and will only lose if it fights head-on."
He felt that the entire Tang Dynasty had no idea how powerful the Arabs were today, and a serious warning must be given in order to increase the bargaining chip in the negotiations between the two countries.
However, contrary to his expectations, Fang Jun's expression remained as usual, as if he was not surprised at all by the strength of the Arabs. Instead, he leisurely picked up the flask and poured wine, and said with a smile: "If the Tubo people cut off the retreat again, then Anxi What the army has to face is an unfavorable situation of chasing the tiger through the front door and entering the wolf through the back door, even close to a desperate situation, right?”
Lu Dongzan took the filled wine glass from him, nodded and said: "That's right, so I asked Erlang to advise His Majesty the Emperor and consider forming an alliance with Tibet. The two countries will unite to defeat the Arabs and make them behave with their tails between their legs." Return to Damascus ”
Fang Jun took a sip of the wine, sipped it in his mouth, and tasted it carefully. After a long time, he said with a smile: "The Prime Minister has always understood the Han culture, but he never thought that he only knew the superficial knowledge and failed to understand the essence of the Han culture."
Lu Dongzan raised his eyebrows: "How do you say this?"
Fang Jun put down the wine cup and thought about it, and said slowly: "The dynasty of the Han people has always come from a country that prides itself on etiquette. It has never been like a barbarian who has a killing habit, let alone conquering. The Han people are humble and tolerant. As long as If you don’t come to kill our children or rob our land, then Then we are friends, and for our friends, we will provide them with fine wine and food, and entertain them warmly. If our friends are in trouble, we will not be stingy in supporting them. However, the Han people will never bow to those ambitious enemies, even if you can. Although they are strong for a while, the Han people will also suffer hardships Be courageous and accumulate strength until I defeat you! From ancient times to the present, the Quanrong were once powerful, the Xiongnu once roamed across Mobei, and the Turks once roamed beyond the Great Wall... I don’t know how many humiliations the Han people suffered from this barbarian, and he was even attacked in the capital, and almost Destroy the country. However, without exception, the Han people still occupy According to the Central Plains where ancestors have lived and multiplied for generations, the once invincible barbarians outside the grassland have changed one after another. They are like this with Quan Rong, like Huns, like Turks, like Xue Yantuo, even Tubo... I'm sorry. , the same is true.”
His eyes were burning, and he looked at Lu Dongzan and said word by word: "In today's Tang Dynasty, millions of troops are proud of everyone. What's the problem even if the Western Region is lost? In ancient times, Ban Chao's thirty-six men swept across the Western Region, and today Li Ji Tens of thousands of armies destroyed all countries, even if they were lost today In the Western Regions, millions of tiger troops will march westward tomorrow. What about the Arabs? What about the Tubo people? Wherever the banner of the Tang Dynasty is directed, all enemies who dare to offend the dignity of the Tang Dynasty will have to bear the price that they absolutely cannot bear! ”
The tone is majestic and the words are sonorous!
Lu Dongzan's face was extremely ugly. He felt the pride from the heart of the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty and their contempt for the world!
"I admire Erlang's bravery and fearlessness. However, the Tang Dynasty is not your Tang Dynasty. Above the court, the interests requested are much more complicated. Even if Erlang remonstrates with death, there is no guarantee that His Majesty the Emperor will become iron. Heartfelt abandonment of the Western Regions.”
The implication is that with your current reputation and status, you are not yet able to control the court. There will always be different voices.
Besides, who knows whether the emperor will be what you think?
Fang Jun smiled and nodded: "The Prime Minister is right, this situation is indeed possible. However, if it is true, then a certain person will immediately resign from all official positions and go to the Western Regions alone to recruit soldiers, train them into an army, and fight with the Arabs People compete for supremacy on the battlefield, and they are always competing with the Tubo people, and they will not hesitate to bury their bones in the Western Regions!”
Lu Dongzan's face froze.
He never expected that Fang Jun would be so persistent and determined about the Western Regions!
Nowadays, who doesn’t know that Fang Jun is the most outstanding commander of the young generation of Tang Dynasty? Just look at his many military exploits in the seven seas and destroy Xue Yantuo, and you will know that he is an unparalleled commander in the Tang Dynasty after Li Jing and Li Ji!
The most terrible thing is that this man not only has unparalleled influence in the Tang Dynasty army, countless soldiers and generals regard him as a role model and follow him like ducks, and he is even richer than the enemy!
Not to mention whether he could really resign from his official position and give up all his glory to go to the Western Regions to recruit troops. As long as he said these words in the court, those who agreed to make peace with Tubo would have to think carefully if Fang Jun was really like this. What impact will it have?
A famous general with a bright future who is destined to become the Prime Minister is willing to resign from all official positions and go to the Western Regions to fight against the enemy alone. However, the big boss in the court actually wants to make peace with Tubo... If this word spreads, how will the people in the country regard you?
A weakling and traitor cannot escape his reputation.
It is conceivable that as long as Fang Jun expresses this attitude, those who are interested in making peace with Tubo can only hold their noses and oppose negotiations with Tubo even if they are coerced...(End of Chapter)