Chapter 3655: Sowing discord
Although the two sides were hostile, Yu Wenshiji still praised: "The ambition of the big man-eating wolf boldly invaded the Western Region, cut off the Silk Road and occupied the city. Fortunately, the Duke of Yue was not afraid of hardships, lived to the death, and commanded his warriors to attack thousands of miles. Recovering the lost territory and defeating the enemy, promoting the power of the Tang Dynasty, and boosting the morale of our soldiers and people, we are truly the great city of our country and a great figure in the world.”
Just as Guan Long blocked the area east of Chang'an, making it difficult for the East Palace to obtain news outside Hedong, Dong Palace's army also blocked the area west of Hexi, making it difficult for Guan Long to know the situation in the Western Regions.
Regarding Fang Jun's abandonment of the Western Regions and his army rushing to the aid of the East Palace, many people in Guanlong thought that Fang Jun's abandonment of the Western Regions and watching the Dashi army attack the city and plunder the territory was actually an act of a national thief, and they could criticize Fang Jun and the East Palace on this basis.
However, Yu Wenshiji knew Fang Jun very well and always believed that the reason why Fang Jun rushed to the East Palace was because the enemy situation in the Western Regions had been controlled and even the Dashi army had been defeated. Otherwise, Fang Jun would not have abandoned the Western Regions and returned to Chang'an.
Fang Jun's dedication to his country seems to far exceed that of those patriots who brag all day long that "the whole world is not the land of the king"...
Since the beginning of the Han Dynasty, the Central Plains Dynasty has been aware of the extremely important strategic position of the Western Regions in the Central Plains, and spared no effort to conquer cities, seize lands, and manage them. Countless Han family members were stationed in the desolate Western Regions, garrisoning troops, cultivating fields, and maintaining governance. .
However, in fact, few people truly regard the vast Western Region as the territory of the empire. At most, they regard it as an extremely important strategic depth. However, Fang Jun was obsessed with the land in the Western Regions and kept calling on the court to fill the land with more migrant people. He even repeatedly petitioned the court to exile criminals to various parts of the Western Regions, so as to achieve the assimilation of all ethnic groups in the Western Regions through continuous immigration. In turn, the vast Western Region truly became the territory of the Han family...
How could such a person give up on the Western Regions that countless Han family members had conquered with their heads, blood and bones?
Now it seems so.
What is particularly important is that since the entire Dashi army has been wiped out and only a few broken troops are left running around and fleeing, a large number of Anxi troops will be liberated and mobilized to assist the East Palace.
These soldiers who have been fighting in the bitter cold land of the Western Regions for many years are elite soldiers and strong generals that are almost as strong as the Youtun Guards. Once they return to Chang'an to support the East Palace, the power of the East Palace will increase dramatically. Compared with the "rabble" hastily organized by various families in the world, it can be said that "one is worth ten"...
This news was extremely unfavorable to Guan Long, but Yu Wenshiji was still broad-minded and did not hesitate to praise him when it was time to praise him.
Of course, it’s not just a simple compliment...
Then he changed the topic and said with worry on his face: "Fang Jun's achievements are indeed shocking in the past and unparalleled in the world. But because of this, he feels a little vain in his heart, otherwise why would he be attracted by it?" Invading the Tubo Huqi? It should be noted that the Tuyuhun suddenly invaded the west of the river, and there must be Tubo's instigators behind it. It is obvious that the Tubo coveted the Tang Dynasty. In the near future, the troops and horses will be strong, and the territory will be large. The vast Tubo will definitely become the biggest enemy of the Tang Dynasty. Now there are more than 10,000 Tubo horsemen near Chang'an. Once the East Palace is defeated, this force will lose control and will cause chaos in the entire Guanzhong. Even the Tubo army is already at the border, waiting for Guanzhong. When the chaos broke out, he immediately sent troops to occupy Hexi, cutting off the connection between the Western Region and Guanzhong, and then occupied the Western Region. "
Seeing the serious faces of everyone in the hall, he added: "It's not the old ministers who are instigating dissension. Fang Jun's move is really inappropriate. In the final analysis, the current war is just an internal war within the Tang Dynasty. Who wins and who loses, the Tang Dynasty It’s still the Tang Dynasty, and the interests of the empire have not been harmed. But once the wolf is lured into the house and the Tibetans take advantage of it, not only Fang Jun’s crime is unforgivable, but we will also become the sinners of the empire.”
Li Chengqian glanced around, waved his hands casually, and said with a smile: "Does the Duke of Ying treat the orphan as a child? It is better not to use such simple methods of alienation. The Duke of Yue has made meritorious service to the country, and he should take all the credit. Wei, the introduction of Tubo Huqi is precisely to support the Gar family , so that he and Songtsan Gampo were separated from each other, and they firmly established themselves in the Qinghai Lake area and became a barrier between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo. The words of Duke Ying are really ridiculous. I really think that everyone in my East Palace is a jealous and capable person, and they can't tell the difference. Out of nowhere? ”
"Haha!"
Yu Wenshi laughed loudly, picked up the tea bowl and said: "Your Highness, you are serious. How dare I play tricks in front of you? It's just what I think in my heart, and I couldn't help but pour it out. If there is any suspicion of sowing discord, then I will Apologize first.”
He took a sip of tea.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince naturally believed in Fang Jun, not only in his loyalty, but also in his talent. Since Fang Jun adopted such a strategy against Tubo, the Crown Prince would definitely give his absolute support.
But what about others?
They defeated Tuyuhun to ensure stability in Hexi, Aragou annihilated the Dashi and Turkic coalition forces, and even defeated 200,000 Dashi troops in a single battle outside Gongyue City. Who wouldn’t be jealous of such unparalleled feats?
He did not expect that what he said would cause Fang Jun to be punished immediately. He only needed to drive a nail into the hearts of everyone in the East Palace.
When facing the scene, this nail may play a huge role, even affecting the formation and enemy strategy of the East Palace...
Of course, Li Chengqian understood Yu Wenshiji's sinister intentions, and with a calm expression, he waved his hand and said, "Don't talk about him, Lord Ying. You have already made it clear about the bottom line of the peace talks. Please reply to Changsun Wuji. Unless you care about him, The Long Army should disband and surrender, otherwise the peace talks will be abandoned.”
With the war situation at a stalemate, it is too difficult for both sides to negotiate peace, and their respective demands and bottom lines will not be compromised easily. To promote peace talks, countless rounds of consultations are needed, during which there must be back and forth.
No matter how anxious you are, you can't rush for a while, otherwise you will be completely at a disadvantage.
Throughout the ages, what is gained and lost at the negotiation table is often greater than what is gained and lost on the battlefield, so we must treat it with caution...
Yu Wenshiji nodded happily: "I obey the order, and I will leave first. If there is any follow-up, I will come back."
The peace talks are indeed what everyone in the Guanlong clan is looking forward to except the Changsun family. Everyone just wants to win the benefits they deserve at the negotiation table, rather than completely handing the initiative to Changsun Wuji and letting it coerce all the parties involved. The Longmen valve was desperate and desperate. But the one who is more anxious must be the East Palace. Similar to Guan Long, how can the officials of the East Palace be willing to let all the merits be seized by the military? They can only deliver documents and pass orders. In the end, if they lose, they will bear the blame together. Then you gain nothing...
What's more, as spring plowing is approaching, how can a prince watch helplessly as millions of people in Guanzhong have delayed their farming season, causing the world to be barren for a year, causing no harvest in winter and no food and clothing?
Righteous status is both an advantage and sometimes a burden.
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After sending Yu Wenshiji away, Li Chengqian ordered Li Junxian: "Send all the 'Hundred Cavalry' experts to the ancient Shangyu Road to cut off the Guanlong army and ensure the safety of the Yue Kingdom without any loss!"
"Here!"
Li Junxian accepted the order, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Xuanwu Gate is still safe now, and the Duke of Guo is in charge. It is better for the general to lead his troops out of Xuanwu Gate in person, and take a detour to Lan Tiao to go to the ancient Shangyu Road."
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His usual duty is to contact the palace and Xuanwu Gate, and to spy on information around Chang'an. Now Taiji Palace has become a battlefield, and all the people in the palace have withdrawn to the inner gate, which is only separated from Xuanwu Gate by a wall. Let me know if anything happens. Just one word, his mission is indeed dispensable.
Li Chengqian considered it carefully and nodded in agreement: "It's okay, you have always been calm and steady in doing things. This time, you must ensure the safety of Duke Yue at any cost. Remember, at any cost!"
Li Junxian naturally understands how important Fang Jun is to the East Palace right now. Even if all the "Hundred Cavalry" are put together in one place, they can't equal the effect of one Fang Jun...
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When Li Junxian strode away, Li Chengqian looked at everyone in the hall and asked: "Ying Guogong's visit this time, apart from the superficial sowing discord, do you think it can promote the peace talks?" Function? ”
He first defined Yuwen Shiji's words as "sowing dissension" and repeatedly reminded everyone not to fall for such "plain" tricks, lest they mess up their position and become a laughing stock.
It's just that Yuwen Shiji used a conspiracy and said it openly and honestly. It's hard to predict whether the people in front of him will not be affected by it...
Xiao Yu did not mention the matter of "stoking discord", but just shook his head and said: "It's difficult. The current war situation is tense. How can both sides be willing to give in? Perhaps when Duke Wei leads his army to win a victory and expand their advantage, the peace talks can make real progress. .”
There is never a lot of talk and white teeth at the negotiation table. Negotiation strategies are important, but the basis of negotiation is still based on the comparison of strengths of the two parties and the current situation. (End of chapter)