Chapter 3140 Take a risk
Once this matter develops according to Zanpu's expectation, leaving aside what happened to the Tang Dynasty, the Gar family, who are about to leave Qinghai Lake, will face the military front of the Great Food Kingdom, and there is no support from Tibet behind them. Overthrow and destruction are only a snap away. ……
Is this more than just exile?
It is basically sending the Gar family to a dead end.
Lu Dongzan is not someone who just sits back and waits for death. He will definitely make preparations and try to save his family from such a desperate situation.
In this way, Zampu can be called "collaborating with the enemy and treason", and can justifiably turn the Gar family into a traitor, making them irreversible...
As for the possible backlash from the Gar family, they cannot worry about it.
Sambuza frowned and said nothing.
Deep down in my heart, I feel that Zamp’s methods are too mean and too cruel...
Moreover, it is unwise to form an alliance with the Food Country. The Food Country is unable to conquer the plateau, and it is impossible for Tibet to march westward to seek the Western Regions. If the two countries are not in conflict with each other, the only one who will benefit in the end is the Food Country, because the outcome will be determined in the end. The battlefield will be in the Western Region, and the two sides fighting are Dashi and Datang.
Tibet gained nothing.
Perhaps, it can only be that the ruler of the Silk Road north of the Qilian Mountains changed from Tang Dynasty to Dashi...
Sambuza was quite dissatisfied with Zamp's decision.
"As a clear warning, although Tubo was hostile to the Tang Dynasty, both sides wanted to devour each other, and the Tang Dynasty was at its peak and difficult to rival. However, the Tang Dynasty was a country of etiquette, and everything it did was bound by morality and etiquette. Don't dare to act arbitrarily, otherwise the public opinion in the country will be overwhelming. But it is completely different. Their people worship the gods, are not afraid of death, and have no bottom line. They kill without restraint like a group of wild beasts, destroying countries and killing countless people, often with the purpose of killing, and are predatory and cruel. In comparison, I would rather be an enemy of the Tang Dynasty.”
There are many types of enemies. Like the Tang Dynasty, which is a "land of benevolence and righteousness" and a "land of etiquette", it is bound by too many roads and etiquette. No matter how powerful it is, it is not invincible. The country of Great Food is the complete opposite. Its citizens live by plundering and do not engage in production at all. They are like locusts passing through the land for thousands of miles, barbaric and ferocious.
Such a lack of civilization and a savage-like enemy would certainly have a greater chance of winning, but the ensuing destructiveness is something no one wants to encounter.
Songtsan Gampo took a sip of highland barley wine and looked out the window. The red palace on the mountain top in the distance was bathed in the sun, and its outline exuded a faint halo, just like a palace in heaven, mysterious and indescribable.
"A person's life is as short as the clouds in the sky. You don't know why they come, let alone when they go. The clouds roll and disperse, and you can't control them at all. We sit in this position, leading Tubo, and we should overcome all difficulties to fight for Tibet. Those warm The warm, moist and fertile land has allowed the Tubo people to cultivate fields and have pastures for grazing for generations, instead of being trapped on the plateau and living with barren land, where their descendants will reincarnate in desolation and hardship. "
Songtsen Gampo was in a low mood. Ever since he ascended the throne to unify Tubo, he had always been ambitious and full of pride.
However, right now, I feel deeply that fate is unpredictable and everything in the world is unpredictable.
With a sigh, he continued: "The merits and demerits of right and wrong will be judged by future generations. When we were at that time, we only had to make the decision that we thought was best for Tubo, and we would die without regrets. Why should we fear slander? The Tang Dynasty was too powerful. , its national power is far from Tubo is comparable. If I follow the plan, I will never be able to conquer the plateau and seize control of the Central Plains in my lifetime. If I want to lead the Tubo people to conquer the plateau and occupy the warm land they long for, I can only take a risk."
Sambuza was shocked and speechless.
Tubo is geographically remote, has barren land, and has a severely cold climate. It does not have the advantage of competing for world hegemony. The general trend of the world is like sailing against the current. Either you conquer me, or I conquer you. Peaceful coexistence is only temporary, but in the long run, unity is inevitable.
Throughout the ages, the gods and lifestyles believed in by the Tubo people have been incompatible with the Han people in the Central Plains, and conflicts with each other are inevitable.
If they did not want the descendants of Tubo to abandon the gods they believed in and learn Confucianism from the Han people, or even become enslaved by the Han people, they could only rise up to fight and conquer the Central Plains.
But this is too difficult.
For Zamp, who has lofty ambitions and soaring ambitions, it is only human nature to take risks, fight to the death, and work hard towards his dreams in his lifetime.
Therefore, Zampu is willing to "lead the wolf into the house", hoping to use the power of the Arabs to consume the Tang Dynasty, even if it may cause a backlash, the Central Plains will be occupied by the Arabs, and even Tubo will be surrounded on the plateau, gradually encroaching, and eventually destroyed.
This is gambling with the fate of Tibet.
Sambuza had nothing to say. He was just a minister, and a minister without his own power or ambition. He would not do anything except obey Zampu's orders.
"Zan Pu is wise and powerful. No matter what he chooses, all his ministers will devote themselves to him and fight to the death."
Sambuza immediately expressed his stance.
Songtsan Gampo was very pleased and said with a smile: "In that case, I want to send Serugondun to collect an army and send troops out of Shule to assist the Arabs in conquering the Western Regions. What do you think?"
Sambuza was stunned: "The Arabs gathered hundreds of thousands of troops to attack the Western Regions. The Anxi army of the Tang Dynasty only numbered tens of thousands. A melee in Hexi is imminent. It is impossible for the country to provide support. Why does Tubo need to send troops?"
In his opinion, the Arabs have been preparing for a long time. If the large army attacks the Western Region, it will be difficult for the Anxi Army to resist it, and the fall of the Western Region is inevitable. At this time, Tibet sent troops to help the Arabs, which was equivalent to leaving Datang with no excuse. How stupid was it?
Moreover, Serugongdun was one of the "Four Wise Ministers", equal to him in status, but more focused on martial arts. He was Songtsan Gampo's most powerful assistant in the army, and he had always been at odds with Ludongtsan.
It is really unwise to send such an important Tibetan minister to the Western Regions to assist the Arabs...
Songtsan Gampo disagreed. He stretched out a finger and said in a deep voice: "Firearms! You haven't seen the power of the Tang army's firearms, so you have this opinion. Otherwise, you would never say such words. Of course, the Arabs use war as a weapon." Fighting for a living without fear of death, but in the face of the Anxi Army's firearms It may not necessarily be a good deal. When they are beaten and bloody in front of the Anxi army, if I send troops to help, I can gain the trust of the Arabs. Otherwise, they will be trapped in the Western Region and unable to threaten Hexi and Guanzhong. , are they all in vain? ”
He never recognized the fighting ability of the Arabs.
Apart from being armed with faith and fearless of death on the front line, those barbarians who feed on hair and drink blood are all very good in terms of equipment, strategy, and tactics. It was okay to show off one's might in the land of Taixi and bully the "city lords" who had dozens of pieces of armor and hundreds of slaves, but there was no chance of winning against the Anxi army, which was armed to the teeth.
The former Muawiya personally led an army to attack the Western Region, but was beaten to the point where he abandoned his helmet and armor and fled in panic...
And this is the main reason why he dares to form an alliance with the big food country.
He did not believe that the Arabs could march straight into the Western Regions and then further occupy Hexi, Guanzhong, and even the Central Plains of Yinma.
At the critical moment, Tibet can send troops at any time and anywhere. As long as it cuts off the Arabs' supply lines, they are just a group of toothless dolphins and dogs, which can ravage them at will...
Although Sambuza didn't know why Zamp was so afraid of firearms, he always believed in Zamp's ability, so he didn't object. He just reminded: "Serugundun should pay more attention. If he can disguise himself to assist the Arabs, he will not object." It would be best to make Anxi Army aware of it.”
Songtsen Gampo said happily: "You can just go and discuss these matters with Sairu Gondon."
He has always known how to delegate power and would never "do everything by himself". Moreover, the various forces in Tubo are complex. Even if he wanted to devote all the power of Zanpu to one person, it would be difficult to do so. Instead, he would make the ministers dissatisfied and suddenly something would happen.
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A big fight pulls out the valley.
The scorching sun evaporates the water contained in the earth. The water vapor rises on the surface of the earth. Looking from a distance, the mirror image is distorted.
The weak water rushing on one side seems to have become quieter. It has not rained for many days. This river originates from the north of Kunlun and runs through the Gobi Desert. It is as docile as a girl. The river water is sparkling in the sun. La flow.
Before the entrance of the valley, it seemed to be a huge construction site.
The soldiers who came forward fought bare-chested, filled the stones into the foundation, poured evenly mixed cement on top, and built them up layer by layer, and a solid fortress rose up.
Several long walls were built on both sides. Stones quarried by gunpowder blasts on the hillside were continuously transported here. Thousands of civilians recruited from nearby were sweating like rain, and their work did not slow down at all due to the heat and fatigue. speed. (End of chapter)