Chapter 4721 Tubo Storm
The moment he gave in, Zhang Liang breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed his whole body. The feeling of being on pins and needles and being precarious for the past few days immediately disappeared, and there was even a faint expectation in his heart.
If Fang Jun was brave enough to let go of his past grudges and continue to let him sit in the position of General Youjinwuwei, he would be happy to be just a puppet and immediately betray Liu Ji and join Fang Jun's army.
His own son was disabled because of Fang Jun, and the two families were at odds with each other. But if Fang Jun could nod and be willing to take him under his command, how could he refuse? Not only will he not refuse, but he will even swear to follow Fang Jun wholeheartedly, no matter what the driving force is.
Wang Xuance said: "I heard that Duke Yu has passed fifty this year?"
Zhang Liang said solemnly: "What, you want me to take up my official position as soon as possible?"
He is willing to be a puppet, and he is also willing to be a dog under Fang Jun's family. The reputation and qualifications of Zhenguan Xunchen are bullshit, and he can have no face. But he was absolutely unwilling to let go of all his power and return to his hometown. If Fang Jun threatened him with this, he would rather die than give in.
Wang Xuance smiled brightly: "Mr. Yu is in the prime of life, and it is the time to make contributions. If you leave the official position at this time, it will be an immeasurable loss to the empire. Naturally, you can sit in the position of General Youjin Wuwei. In a few years, the reform of the military system will be completed in the Privy Council. If established, the Military Aircraft Office will be abolished and a Staff Office will be re-established in the Privy Council. With your qualifications and merits, maybe you can fight for it.”
Zhang Liangming nodded.
Even if he is kicked away now, someone else will inevitably come in. It is basically impossible to hand over the position of General Youjinwuwei to Fang Jun. If another person is replaced, he may not be able to handle it... If he is willing to be a "puppet" honestly ", which not only blocked the possibility of others being airborne, but also kept the right Jinwu Guard firmly in Fang Jun's hands. As compensation, Fang Jun promised to let him enter the Privy Council in the future.
Although it was very unpleasant to have his fate dictated by others, after weighing the pros and cons, Zhang Liang found that he had no choice at all. Rather than being kicked away, losing face, losing all prestige, and becoming a laughing stock in the world, it would be better to be an honest person. "Puppet", waiting for future compensation.
It's just that this is equivalent to betraying Liu Ji, but it doesn't count as getting on Fang Jun's boat. Both sides are lost...
"This is a serious matter, so let me think about it for a moment before I give you an answer."
"This is natural. There is no rush in the end. The commander-in-chief can consider it slowly. This condition is valid at any time."
Zhang Liang let out a breath and suddenly felt exhausted.
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When he returned to the duty room, Wang Xuance saw Master Sun Ren sitting on the floor making tea. He came to him with a smile, saluted and sat across from him.
Master Sun Ren poured a cup of tea and placed it opposite Wang Xuance, and asked with a smile: "How will the commander respond?"
Wang Xuance took the tea cup with both hands: "I said I need to think about it, but he knows it and I know it. It's just an excuse. It's just a delay to protect his face. That's all. He only has this way to go and has no choice."< br>
The locust trees outside the window have lush leaves, and the sun shines through the gaps between the branches and leaves, casting a mottled light and shadow on the window. The summer breeze is cool, and Sun Renshi is very emotional: "The commander-in-chief's love for protection and kindness can only be repaid by death. Nothing else.”
When Fang Jun appointed him as the General of Youjin Wuwei, Sun Renshi was full of excitement and blood. When the emperor ordered and the central government appointed Zhang Liang to come, he was extremely depressed and depressed. Even though Fang Jun regarded him as a confidant again, as " Sun Renshi, who surrendered halfway as a "general", did not think that Fang Jun would disobey the emperor's order and resist the central government for him.
But Fang Jun supported him as always, and even sent Wang Xuance over, telling him that as long as he kept a low profile, endured and followed the rules, the position of general would be his sooner or later, and Wang Xuance would be the one to take care of everything.
If he is considered to be Fang Jun's man, then Wang Xuance is a direct descendant of Fang Jun. This soldier who originally guarded the city gate was entrusted with important tasks after being expelled by Fang Jun. He was in charge of the "Eastern Datang Company" with thousands of people and tens of thousands of people. With a huge amount of wealth, having such a person assist you is enough to show that you value yourself.
I can't help but feel glad that I made the right decision to leave Zuo Yiwei and get rid of the Guanlong clan...
Wang Xuance smiled, took a sip of tea, and whispered: "The reason why the commander-in-chief removed us is not so that we can die, but so that our humble strength will not be buried in the grass and we can do our best. Be loyal to the Tang Dynasty. In the eyes of the commander, the Tang Dynasty is supreme and the interests of the Tang Dynasty are supreme.”
Sun Renshi knew that what he said was wrong, but he did not take it seriously: "The commander-in-chief does not care about our allegiance, but we cannot unconscionably pursue national interests above all else. In my heart, since the commander-in-chief always safeguards national interests, we will The Tang Dynasty regards it as supreme, so being loyal to the commander-in-chief is loyal to the Tang Dynasty, which is not inconsistent.”
"The general's words deeply touched my heart. I'd like to ask you to tell me that heroes think alike, haha!"
Curator Wang Xuan smiled, raised his tea cup, replaced the wine with tea, and toasted Master Sun Ren.
People should not forget their origins and should also have ambitions. Fang Jun has the grace to be simple, and his interests happen to represent the interests of the empire. When everyone gathers together to work hard for the prosperity of the empire, they have the same interests and are like-minded. What a difference. Feeling relieved?
Sun Renshi didn't have the slightest bit of frustration or resentment about having his position as general "stolen". He smiled and said: "You and I are of one mind and hand in hand to take care of this family for the general. It doesn't matter who is the leader in name. This is the case at any time." The commander-in-chief’s troops obey the commander-in-chief’s orders.”
Wang Xuance believed deeply: "As long as the left and right Jinwu Guards obey the command of the commander-in-chief, the commander-in-chief's foundation will be as stable as Mount Tai. Those monsters and monsters are just clowns. Wherever the blade is directed, they will disappear in an instant."
Master Sun Ren nodded heavily: "That's exactly what I mean!"
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In summer, Qinghai Lake has rippling blue waves, waterbirds gathering in the air, green grass on the shore, mountains stretching across the horizon, countless peaks still covered with snow, a clear blue sky, and a beautiful wind and sunny day.
The snow-white sheep gathered slowly on the grass. The Han caravans crossed the Qilian Mountain Pass and came southward. They circled Qinghai Lake and reached Fuqi City. They filed into the city from the north gate. After entering the city, city officials led them to the goods yard near the north city wall, where they unloaded the goods one by one and put them into storage.
Grain, cloth, medicinal materials, even steel knives, iron armor... The eyes of the Tibetan officials were red, and they were extremely excited to put the goods into the warehouse, count the quantities, and register them. With these heavy equipment, the combat strength of the Gar family's army has increased by at least 30%. As long as they are not attacking Luoche City, they are enough to march sideways in the Qinghai Lake area.
The leader of the Han caravan was now becoming Lu Dongzan's guest.
Lu Dongzan's face had an obvious plateau red color, his body was thin, and he was hale and hearty. He knelt on the mat in front of the window. The warm sunshine outside the window shone on his body and felt very comfortable. He took a sip of tea and praised: "It's really good. Tea, you We Han people have always been able to make such ingenious things, but it is a pity that we, the Tubo people, live in a corner, with few people and poor products, and we don’t even have enough to eat. We really cannot afford to enjoy such God-given things. "< br>
Pei Xingjian, who was opposite him, had a handsome face and outstanding grace. Even in a wind-swept place, the brocade robe on his body was still spotless. His demeanor as a young man from an aristocratic family was clearly demonstrated. His posture when drinking tea was dignified and elegant, and there was no trace of the decadent air of officialdom in his body.
"The way of heaven is like a bow and bow. Those who are high suppress it, those who are low lift it. Those who have more will lose it, and those who have less will take it. The way of heaven damages the excess and makes up for the deficiencies. The sky has black and white, the moon has waxing and waning, no one can It is the way of heaven to be perfect and communicate with each other. The Tang Dynasty is rich and abundant in materials, but Tubo also has great wealth. The Tang Dynasty was in urgent need of war horses and yaks. As long as the two countries were harmonious and friendly and increased exchanges, each would naturally get what they needed and the two would be prosperous together. However, the lords of Luoxue City were so greedy that they only knew how to plunder the horses with their scimitars and cross the border between the two countries. The chaos is so great that there is a roar and war everywhere, and I don’t know what to say.”
Lu Dongzan felt the same and sighed: "They are just a bunch of short-sighted rats. They only know the power of their swords and the fierceness of their people, but they have no idea of the power of the weapons of the Tang Dynasty and the strength of their strategies. They not only robbed the Tang Dynasty, but also the great Tang Dynasty like me. The appearance is also a thorn in their side, and they need to be eliminated quickly.”
I was very emotional.
Today, Songtsen Gampo's prestige is unparalleled and his family is so powerful that he cannot tolerate any force that may challenge his status. The Gar family is his biggest potential threat, and all kinds of suppression will naturally come as expected.
It's a pity that when he went to Datang as an envoy, he failed to successfully marry the Princess of Datang. Otherwise, with his achievements, he would be able to win over more nobles and lords to fight against Songtsen Gampo. Why would he be expelled from Luoshu City like this now? Are you as frightened as a lost dog?
Thinking of the marriage, I naturally think of Fang Jun, who was the rare hard-liner in the Tang Dynasty who had ruined the big thing. He even said tough words such as "no marriage, no tribute, no compensation". As a result, even Emperor Taizong, who preferred a marriage proposal in exchange for friendship between the two countries, had to bow to the pressure of public opinion and reject Tubo's marriage proposal.
In some respects, the reason why the Gar family is in today's downturn is due to Fang Jun back then...
Pei Xingjian put down his tea cup and straightened his back. His aura as a border official was clearly demonstrated: "Those who strike first will be controlled by others, and those who strike last will be controlled by others. This is the wise saying of the sages. Nowadays, the Gar family is being suppressed everywhere. The more they accept the situation, the more they encourage the temptation. The pride of the city’s lords Mad, it’s time to fight back and let the lords who are still on their own feet feel the power of the Gar family. The Duke of Yue once said something that has always been regarded as a guideline: Seeking unity through unity will lead to unity. Seeking unity through struggle will lead to unity. Save.”
Now, as the Deputy Protector and Chief of the Anxi Protectorate, he came all the way to Qinghai Lake just to transport food, supplies, and weapons and to support Lu Dongzan in his fight against the oppression of Luoche City.
Lu Dongzan was silent for a while. The more he thought about it, the more he felt the truth contained in this sentence. He praised: "The Duke of Yue is a contemporary philosopher and has unparalleled knowledge. I am not as good as him."
This is the difference between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo. Although Tubo was powerful and invincible for a while, and had many advantages when facing the Tang army, the two sides were completely different in their background. He was just a dandy in the Tang Dynasty. He was able to utter such wise words not long after devoting himself to studying. This is enough to show how brilliant and unparalleled the literary governance of the Tang Dynasty was. Therefore, once Tubo goes to war with the Tang Dynasty, it may be able to gain some advantages in a short period of time, but once the situation reaches a stalemate, with its huge heritage and vast territory, the final winner must be the Tang Dynasty.