Chapter 4724: Mu Xiu Yu Lin
Liu Ji frowned, a little puzzled: "Listening to Cui Shangshu's words, he actually believed that Lu Dongzan was a greater threat than Luoxucheng and Songtsen Gampo? Although Lu Dongzan is known as the most wise man in Tibet, Songtsan Gampo was ten years old. He ascended the throne at the age of two, surrendered Xiangxiong, quelled civil strife, promoted irrigation, formulated writing, promulgated Tibetan laws, and created Establishing an administrative system and a military system, setting up official ranks, and unifying the weights, measures, and taxation systems are truly heroes of a generation, not to mention Songtsen Gampo occupying Luoche City and commanding the city. Although Ludongtsen is a hero, how can he compare with him? Is Songtsen Gampo a greater threat to Datang? ”
Cui Dunli said calmly: "The so-called specialization in the arts, Zhongshu Ling's understanding of Tibet and Songtsen Gampo is only superficial, and his achievements are known to everyone. However, the Ministry of War has worked tirelessly and undaunted the difficulties to penetrate Tibet for many years. , but it is by no means so superficial.”
shallow? Liu Ji couldn't lose face: "I would like to hear the details."
Cui Dunli took a slender stick made of red sandalwood and pointed it at the top of Luoche City: "Tubo unified the plateau, Songtsen Gampo was strong in Luoche, with strong soldiers and horses, and tyrannical fighting power. Many small states, The tribes are all in awe and obey its orders, but it has one of the most fatal weaknesses, that is, the lack of materials on the plateau, while the abundance of materials is on the border. ”
The wooden stick left Luoche City and first landed in Qinghai Lake: "The old land of Tuyuhun was rich in water and grass and had a warm climate, but now it is under the control of the Gar family, and one of Tubo's arms has been broken."
Then the wooden stick came to the northwest of Luoche City: "This is a country called 'Supi'. It is the most prosperous. The entire Tubo army and horses have more than half of their money and food. Although Songtsen Gampo is a Zan Pu, but only nominally the leader of Tubo, because his strength can command all Tibetan Ministry, but in essence Tubo's ruling method is an alliance. If anything happens, everyone will discuss it. Normally, Songtsen Gampo will be respected, and no one will dare to disobey Tsangpu's orders. But once the specific interests of each ministry are involved, Zamp’s words may not work.”
Fang Jun added from the side: "Tubo is still a slave society, and a group of slave owners unite to rule the country."
Li Chengqian was at a loss: "Slavery society?"
Fang Jun nodded: "Just like Xia, Shang and Zhou."
Li Chengqian thought carefully about the social system of Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties, and felt a little enlightened.
Cui Dunli continued: "So there is no harmony within Tubo. In layman's terms, it is 'weak trunks and strong branches'. In the past, there may have been no harm. Everyone could unite around Songtsen Gampo. Songtsen Gampo also had this prestige and ability, but it is different now. Because the Gar family acted like a rebel and occupied Qinghai, a land of money, food and livestock, cracks within Tubo were bound to grow. "
No matter how reluctant Liu Jie was, he had to admit that the Ministry of War had done a very good job.
"The Gar family is just a small tribe in Tubo, why is it a greater threat than Luoxe City?"
Facing Liu Ji's seemingly stubborn question, Cui Dunli looked as usual: "Because Qinghai Lake is the hometown of Tuyuhun, with rich water and grass and numerous rivers. The Gar family only needs to thrive again for twenty years, and it is impossible to say that it will be the next one." Tuyuhun. And the threat that Tuyuhun brought to the former Sui Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty has probably not been forgotten by Zhongshu Ling? "
Liu Ji shut up and said nothing.
He discovered a fact that he was very reluctant to admit. It seemed that the yamen where Fang Jun had served as chief officials, such as the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of War, were accustomed to doing their best to make all kinds of detailed preparations before doing something, no matter how high the cost. They try to make every aspect as close to perfection as possible in order to formulate the most complete and realistic plan, and even change the plan calmly at a certain moment.
This makes the preparation before doing each thing very cumbersome and costly, but once it starts, it is very easy.
Perhaps the Ministry of Education of China will also introduce such a method. This is a general trend...
Cui Dunli saw that Liu Jie was silent and continued: "The Tang Dynasty needs the Gar family to guard the fortress to resist the Tibetan cavalry that may swoop down at any time, but it cannot allow the Gar family to grow bigger and become a hidden danger, so this battle is imperative. ”
Li Chengqian nodded, acknowledging the necessity of this war: "So to what extent will this war be fought, or in other words, what is the intended strategic purpose?"
Cui Dunli said: "The planned strategic purpose is that both the Gar family and Luoche City will suffer losses. It is acceptable if the Gar family's battle losses reach half."
Even if the Gar family has only half of its combat strength, it is enough to withstand the rapid and fierce offensive of the Tibetan cavalry when they swoop down from high above. The Tang army stationed at the Qilian Mountain Pass and the four counties in Hexi will have leisurely time to complete the assembly and wait for work. Hit the Tibetan cavalry hard.
The tactics are not complicated. The Gar family gathered their troops and received assistance from the Tang Dynasty. Then they attacked Luoxe City from bottom to top along the ancient Tang-Tibetan road on the bank of Qinghai Lake. They only needed to hit Chawula Pass. Mobilizing the defense of the entire Luoche City is very likely to trigger violent shocks within Tubo. After a battle, it doesn't matter who wins or loses, and the strategic goal has been achieved.
Li Chengqian looked around, and then said: "Pei Qing will be fully responsible for this battle in Hexi. He will serve as the general manager of Qinghai Road March. The Ministry of War and various yamen will fully cooperate. If there are major changes, they need to be submitted to the Military Aircraft Department for discussion and decision. The rest will be decided by Pei Qing." The camera acts.”
The power and strength of the Ministry of War were too great and must be curbed. Pei Xingjian was responsible for this battle as the deputy governor and chief historian of the Anxi Protectorate. It was somewhat unfair, but adding the title of "General Manager of the Qinghai Road March" made it easier. It doesn't matter.
Pei Xingjian knelt down on one knee and said loudly: "Thank you for your grace! Your Majesty, rest assured that I will do my best to eliminate hidden dangers on the border of the Tang Dynasty!"
Although the "March Commander" was only a temporary official position and was revoked after the war, it was a kind of qualification. When Pei Xingjian returned to Beijing to take up a post, he was enough to serve as the Minister of the Six Ministries and the Minister of the Nine Temples, which could be said to be a one-stop success.
When the news spread, some people would inevitably be envious, but not many people would question Pei Xingjian's ability.
As one of the most outstanding figures in the "Fang Jun family", Pei Xingjian has changed many official positions over the years, but he always excels in his work, leaving no one with the slightest fault.
Everyone knows that as long as you work hard and get the qualifications, you will definitely become an important minister of the empire in the future.
It's just that the opportunity to accumulate qualifications came so quickly, I'm afraid it was beyond many people's expectations...
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The Flower Hall of Duke Liang's Mansion has long been a legend in Chang'an City. It is said that this is the first flower hall in the Tang Dynasty with a multi-layer glass dome and curtain wall. Coupled with a unique heating system, even in winter, the southern flowers transplanted in the flower hall can be seen. It also grows as usual and even blooms and bears fruit. Nowadays, although many wealthy and powerful families follow suit, the size of their flower halls and planting techniques are far behind.
When you are in it, you feel like you are immersed in the jungles of Lingnan and Nanzhao. There are endless exotic flowers and plants, flowers and fruit trees scattered at random, but the humidity is very heavy...
Pei Xingjian returned from Western Xinjiang, where the climate is dry and windy and sandy, and he was not used to being in such a humid environment. He sweated after drinking a cup of tea. He wiped the sweat on his forehead and said with a wry smile: "If the Duke of Yue is dissatisfied with me, It’s okay to speak out, even if you reprimand and flog me, you won’t complain. Why should I be on pins and needles?”
Fang Jun put down his tea cup and waved the folding fan in his hand. He looked less like a high-ranking official and more like a playboy in the household. He smiled half-heartedly and said, "You know what you did wrong?"
Pei Xingjian sat upright and said solemnly: "Whether it's right or wrong, His Majesty is the Supreme Lord of the Nine-Five-Year Plan and the Lord of the Empire. Chrysostom has decreed that I should be appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the Qinghai Road March. How can I be disrespectful and disobedient?" Moreover , the subordinate thinks that his merits and abilities are enough for the job, and the only difference is his seniority. But seniority is accumulated when he is entrusted with important tasks. If there is no important task, how can he be qualified? "
"Haha, this last sentence is your inner voice, right? Have you ever felt that your talents were not appreciated and your pearls were covered in dust?"
"I dare not lower my rank."
Fang Jun took a sip of tea, reached out and pinched off a bright red flower from a peony next to him, and threw it on the coffee table: "Is it because Xue Rengui served as the Protector of Anxi and was in charge of the Western Regions, and you can only be his deputy, so you feel dissatisfied? ?”
Pei Xingjian stared at the flower and said nothing.
Fang Jun sighed softly: "You and Xue Rengui are both from my sect. I have always treated them equally, how can I treat one more favorably than the other? Xue Rengui is the bravest of the three armies and has outstanding military skills. He will definitely become the commander-in-chief of one party in the future, but that's all. He will be elsewhere. Lack of smoothness in matters and lack of talent in politics are natural defects that cannot be compensated for. But you are not only proficient in military strategy, but also have outstanding political talents from childhood. ”
At this point, he pointed to the flower on the coffee table: "But you have to know that the beauty of a tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. Now you don't have the ability and foundation to withstand the violent wind and rain. If you are not careful, it will be easy. Devastated. ”
Only then did Pei Xingjian raise his head, his face moved, and he said with shame: "I am eager for success, so I will write to Your Majesty early tomorrow morning to resign from the post of General Manager of the Qinghai Road March."
Children of aristocratic families who succeed in their youth will inevitably be willful, arrogant, and have high aspirations. Even a proud man like Pei Xingjian is not exempt from this. He has the same outstanding achievements and outstanding abilities as Xue Rengui, so how can he be willing to stay under others for a long time? When an opportunity is presented to you, you naturally want to rise to the top and become famous.
As for the hidden dangers behind it, it’s not that we can’t see it, but we are confident that it won’t cause too much trouble or harm.
But now that Fang Jun pointed out that doing so might become the target of public criticism and affect his future career, he regretted it.
Fang Jun poured him a cup of tea with his own hands and said proudly: "If I had just declined at that time, it would have been called hiding one's strength and biding one's time, being humble and low-key, and others could only praise me. If I resign now, I would be guilty of being cowardly and taking refuge, and would be ridiculed by others!" The matter has come to this, no need to make any inconveniences Come on, do your best when you do it! Just go all out to fight this battle well, and leave the other obstacles to me. I will definitely clear them for you, and there will be no worries for anyone who dares to cause trouble. Break his legs!”
Pei Xingjian burst into tears of gratitude, got up and knelt down on one knee. There is nothing to say, a scholar just dies for his confidant.