Chapter 4829 Negotiation Confrontation
Pei Xingjian was born in a well-established family and was promoted to a high official position at a young age. Although he looked peaceful, gentle, humble and courteous, in fact he was inevitably arrogant and scornful of the world. However, he really admired Lu Dongzan's sons.
It is said that "a dragon gives birth to nine sons, each of whom is different." Aristocratic families have luxuriant branches and many children. Generally speaking, there are only a few who are promising. Most of them are either unruly and stubborn, or they are dull and messy. Waiting for death, it seems that there are very few sons of Lu Dongzan who are all outstanding.
He also understood why Songtsen Gampo was so jealous of Ludongzan, and he drove this hero and assistant who accompanied him to unify Tubo to his hometown in Tuyuhun to serve as a strategic buffer between Tubo and the Tang Dynasty. There was no way for Lu Dongzan to survive.
It is precisely because Lu Dongzan's sons are so outstanding.
Lu Dongzan's status as "one person below ten thousand people" was deeply rooted and prestige in Tubo. As long as he lived for another ten years, under his guidance and training, his sons would quickly grow up to occupy high positions and hold great power. , after all, it affects Songtsen Gampo’s transcendent status.
Besides, "Everyone has misfortune and good fortune." If Songtsan Gampo himself did not live to be a hundred years old but died in middle age, would his son still be able to secure the position of Zanpu?
Even if he is not deposed by Lu Dongzan, he will definitely become a puppet and be at his mercy...
Therefore, Songtsen Gampo would rather destroy the Great Wall himself, but also expel the increasingly powerful Gar tribe from Luoche City to consolidate his position.
If the Tang Dynasty accepted the Gar tribe, would it encounter the same dilemma as Songtsen Gampo?
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Faced with Pei Xingjian's compliments, Lu Dongzan raised his eyebrows and sighed: "The Gar tribe was exiled to the homeland of Tuyuhun by Zanpu. It sounds like they have to make a living on their own, but in fact they are like dogs without roots. The tribe is here On the Gobi grassland are prey waiting to be eaten by goshawks and wild wolves. I only hope that the Tang Dynasty can accept the allegiance of the Gar tribe and give them a living land. They are as humble as chickens and sparrows. How can they be said to be dragons and phoenixes among men."
Without waiting for Pei Xingjian to speak, he asked: "The Great Protector is guiding the Gar tribe to counterattack Tibet. If the strategic goal is achieved, will it go further?"
Pei Xingjian thought for a while and said frankly: "The chance is not high. After all, my age and qualifications are here. No matter how great my merits are, I can't break through this layer of shackles. It's just that the position of the Anxi Protector is more secure."
This is not false. The rank of the Great Protector of Anxi has already reached the second rank. There is no way to rise to the top of the human ministers. The only way to go further is to be the "Daxingtai Shangshu Ling" that Emperor Taizong nominally served at that time, and not even May be transferred back to central office.
With his current rank, if he were transferred back to the central government, he would only be able to serve in three provinces and six ministries. However, his qualifications are lacking compared to those of the veterans, so even if he makes great contributions, he will most likely only be promoted to "senior" in the rank of honor. "Gu Jun" or be given a "Founding County Marquis" to continue to control the Western Regions.
Of course, once the chiefs of the three provinces and six ministries become vacant, he will be the first-tier substitute.
"You are really young and promising. When I was your age, I had just succeeded my deceased father as the leader of the tribe. During those years of severe cold on the plateau, countless cattle, sheep and livestock froze to death. People in the tribe froze to death and starved to death almost every day. , in order to find a way for my tribe to survive, I, the leader, can only swear allegiance to Zampu, who is still a child, in exchange for some highland barley frozen meat..."
Lu Dongzan was quite sad. Remembering the bitter and thinking of the sweet is the favorite thing for people of his age group.
Although there is a big age difference between the two of them, perhaps because they are both smart, they talk very well and the atmosphere of getting along is pleasant.
After talking about some off-topic topics and feeling closer to each other, Lu Dongzan got down to the topic and asked: "In this counterattack on Luoche City, what does the Tang Dynasty need from the Gar tribe?"
Pei Xingjian held the tea cup in his hand and shook his head with a smile: "It's not what the Tang Dynasty hopes the Gar tribe can do, but what the Gar tribe thinks it can do for the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty hopes to get help from its allies, but it doesn't Never force allies to do anything.”
Lu Dongzan snorted and was very dissatisfied with this kind of rhetoric. However, the strength of the two sides was clear and the Gar tribe had no room for bargaining, so he changed his explanation: "Pei Duhu should know that with the ability of the Gar tribe Impossible to capture It is impossible to even get close to Luoche City. Zishan Pass is already the limit of the Gar tribe. Even if they are lucky enough to capture it, all the strength of the Gar tribe will be exhausted, and it will be impossible to make any progress. "< br>
After passing the Zishan Pass, continue south to the Yak River, Gechuan Station, Nongge Station, and up to Luoche City. That is the territory that Zanpu really controls, where the powerful army of Songtsen Gampo is stationed.
Pei Xingjian did not comment on Lu Dongzan's statement, but said calmly: "The Tang Dynasty is willing to help the Gar tribe to establish a foothold in Qinghai Lake, and can even allow the Gar tribe to establish a country in their hometown of Tuguhun, but the upper limit of all help depends on the Gar tribe itself. Attitude.”
Lu Dongzan was very angry and didn't care about etiquette. He stretched out his skinny chicken claw palms and patted the coffee table in front of him dissatisfiedly. He raised his voice and said, "Why has the Ruogar tribe been attacking Luoche City?"
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Pei Xingjian smiled and said: "That would be troublesome. If you replace Songtsen Gampo as the leader of Tibet, you will automatically change your position and become the biggest enemy of the Tang Dynasty. Not only will we not be friends, but we will become enemies who need to kill each other. .”
"Alas! You young people don't know what you think. One or two of you are always full of conspiracies. I, an old man, really can't resist it. Why don't you open your heart and be honest with us?"
"When it comes to conspiracies and intrigues, how many people in the world can compare with you, the 'first wise man in Tubo'? In front of you, we young people can only learn from you and worship with humility, and never dare to try to do anything for you. After all, you entered the Tang Dynasty alone and asked to marry a princess, which was a big conspiracy for the Tang Dynasty. To this day, the emperors and ministers of the Tang Dynasty are still afraid every time they think about it. "
"How could that be a conspiracy? Tubo admired everything about the Tang Dynasty and was willing to marry a princess, so that the two countries could have a long-lasting friendship. Unfortunately, their enthusiasm was coldly rejected by the Tang Dynasty. Today, they are actually the opposite. It is unfair to blame Tubo for other reasons.”
Pei Xingjian laughed and shook his head: "Before leaving, the Duke of Yue also told me not to be deceived by your words, and warned me not to listen to what you say, but only to observe what you do, but you know best. It’s still the Duke of Yue.”
"Fang Jun? Haha, that boy... is an anomaly."
Mentioning Fang Jun, Lu Dongzan couldn't help but remember the fear and anger he felt when he was almost intercepted and killed. Tubo made a grand speech to the Tang Dynasty. Shouldn't the Tang Dynasty receive it with the highest standards? Shouldn’t we go all out to promote the marriage we proposed?
As a result, Fang Jun not only forced Emperor Taizong to cancel the marriage with a few words of "no marriage, no tribute, no cession of territory", which made Tubo's dream of completing its own reform with the help of the Tang Dynasty come to nothing, he even sent dead soldiers to attack him regardless of etiquette and dignity. Chasing, intercepting and killing......
Leng Buding suddenly realized that his topic had been diverted by Pei Xingjian, without giving him any formal or informal answer.
How long and to what extent are the Gar tribe going to fight?
It's up to you, Datang didn't ask for it.
Since there are no requirements, there is no need to take responsibility, and there will be no commitments.
It's okay to bully people, but bullying like this is too much, right?
Lu Dongzan said angrily: "Don't think that the Gar tribe has launched an army to attack Tibet and they will fight to the death with Zanpu. Zanpu is an unparalleled hero. He not only has outstanding wisdom, but also has a broad mind like Matuicuo. As long as I now order an end to the war and aim my sword at the Tang Dynasty. Zanpu will immediately forgive all my faults and And send troops to help. Although the Tang Dynasty was powerful, it would cost a lot to cross the Fuqi City guarded by the Gar tribe, so Pei Duhu should understand that enough is enough. The Gar tribe is not a goat on the meadow. , Rabbit, you can squeeze and threaten, but don’t go too far.”
Pei Xingjian poured a cup of tea and took a sip without saying anything.
Lu Dongzan realized that he might indeed be getting old, and he felt more and more weak when facing the rising stars of the Tang Dynasty. Fortunately, his sons were outstanding enough to take on the role, otherwise he would not have led the tribe to the hometown of Tuyuhun in anger. , but stayed in Luoche City hiding under the wings of Zanpu and lingered.
Since Pei Xingjian didn't answer, Lu Dongzan could only change the subject: "What will the Gar tribe gain from this war?"
The fact is so sad. The Gar tribe was forced to go to the battlefield without even being qualified to negotiate with the Tang Dynasty. What they can get after making huge sacrifices depends on the mood of the Tang Dynasty. This is naked charity.
Pei Xingjian asked: "What does the lecture want?"
"How about letting the Gar tribe become the Jisi Prefecture of the Tang Dynasty?"
Lu Dongzan had a good idea. "Ji Si Prefecture" was a policy started in the Sui Dynasty to integrate the Hu people in the border areas. It was nominally under the command of the imperial center, but in fact, because it was located on the border, it had very high autonomy. The empire doesn't care, as long as it is nominally attached to the empire.
Pei Xingjian directly exposed Lu Dongzan's dream without even a hypocritical delay: "You must have heard that the empire is reforming the military system, right? To be honest, the first issue of the reform is that all along the border Although the issue of the military system in Hufu and Jisu Prefecture has not yet been concluded, it is certain that Jisu Prefecture will be banned. If you want to control the state, it is more practical for the Gar tribe to establish its own country." He did not dare to be slack, negligent, or careless. The conversation between the two today will determine the relationship between the Tang Dynasty and the Gar tribe for at least twenty years. Relations, whether Datang's border will be stable or turbulent during this period of time depends on today's negotiation.