Chapter 4869 The Envoy of the Tang Dynasty
Gongri Gongzan threw away the kettle in his hand and took out two small and exquisite porcelain bottles from a secret compartment in the carriage. One of them was thrown to Seru Gongdun, the other was held in his hand and uncorked, and he raised his head and took a sip. A strong aroma of wine filled the carriage.
"Hoo~"
Gongri Gongzan spit out the smell of alcohol, two blushes appeared on his pale cheeks, and sighed: "You should take a sip quickly, your body is frozen."
Serugongdun took the bottle and sniffed the fine wine in the bottle. He had also drunk this kind of wine. It was passed down from the Tang Dynasty and was said to be called "Fangfu Fine Wine". It was extremely rare. The price of a bottle of wine is roughly half its weight in gold, and it requires hills of highland barley to exchange for it...
He also took a sip. The aroma of the strong liquor entered his throat, and it felt like a line of fire reaching his stomach. The burning heat drove away the coldness all over his body.
He is just a minister, and he is not the so-called "critic". He will not ask whether the prince is excessively extravagant.
"The prince is weak, why didn't he come by car instead of riding a horse? What if he gets frostbite in this freezing season? I can't explain it to Zanpu!"
Gongri Gongzan took another sip of wine and sighed: "It is precisely because I am weak and have been sick since childhood that I have to show off this time so that outsiders will feel relieved when they see that I can also fight with the army. Otherwise, All kinds of slanderous words all day long are really annoying.”
Serugondun expressed his understanding.
As the only son of Songtsen Gampo, the frail and sick Gongri Gongtsen can almost be regarded as Songtsen Gampo's only and huge shortcoming. Without a qualified heir, where will the subordinates who follow you go if there are changes in the future?
When everyone follows you to conquer the world, they naturally want to be rich and prosperous for a long time. But if the Tubo Empire dies and returns to its previous chaotic state, won't everyone's efforts be in vain?
Serugongdun comforted him with gentle words: "Prince, don't worry about those gossips. You are the son of Zampu and the prince of Tubo. Naturally, you are Zampu's only heir. Who dares to make irresponsible remarks with the full support of our veterans? Your prince The position is impregnable!”
Obviously Gongri Gongzan thought so too. He smiled and clinked the bottle with Seru Gondun and took a sip of wine: "That's why I won't pretend to be pretentious when I meet the general. I will throw away all those hypocritical things in front of you." , treat each other with sincerity.”
No matter what Serugundun thought in his heart, the prince's attitude made him very comfortable. Although he was physically weak, after all, he had been personally taught by Zampu since childhood and participated in political affairs at the age of thirteen. He still had some means to win people's hearts.
When the army arrived at the southern slope of Dangla Mountain, Serugundun said: "The troops you are leading are the direct troops of Zanpu. They are not subordinate to the troops of the subordinates, but they are stationed together on the mountain pass. If something happens, it may be difficult to command and coordinate." , when the time comes, not only will we not be able to show our strength advantage, but it will easily cause trouble, why not just station here, and if the enemy attacks Yamaguchi Weichen and cannot resist it, then ask for help from the prince. ”
Gongri and Gongzan remonstrated: "You are a veteran on the battlefield and a meritorious service to Tibet. My military ability is not enough in front of you. When I came here, Zanpu had already given me many instructions and instructions. You are the master of everything." I will do whatever you want to do.”
Logically speaking, it is a good thing not to meddle indiscriminately, but Serugundun is a little disappointed, and the heir of Zampu has no idea at all. How will he control such a big country in the future?
Are you following what others say and following every step?
"Zan Pu's trust is great, and I feel deeply about it. I will go all out to defeat the rebels and repay the love of Zan Pu and the prince!"
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When the army arrived at the southern slope of Dangla Mountain, Seru Gongdun had already selected a camp for Gongri Gongzan and set up camp on a flat land in the lee of the mountain. It was about ten miles away from the mountain pass. When the time comes, reinforcements are sent in time, and the water in the well usually does not interfere with the river, and there is no danger in autumn.
Gongri Gongzan was weak in body. When the camp was settled, he yawned after chatting with Seru Gongdun for a few words about the current battle situation. When Seru Gongdun resigned in a sensible manner, he dived into the thick water without even eating. Under the quilt, he asked the guards to light the brazier, and then fell asleep.
Slept until midnight.
He got out from under the bedding and peed in the toilet, letting the guards take it out and throw it out. He felt hungry, so he quickly asked the guards to get some food. After eating and drinking, he walked around outside the tent and saw the camp was set up. After making sure there were no mistakes, he returned to the tent.
Although the camp was at the foot of the mountain and there was not much wind, the heavy snow covered the ground in a thick layer, and the feet were up to the knees immediately. It was too cold in the cold weather.
He put a kettle on the brazier and boiled butter tea. He hugged the leather quilt and drank the hot butter tea. It was very comfortable, but Gongri Gongzan felt not relaxed.
He knew that his father asked him to personally lead the army to reinforce Serugondun in order to allow him to perform meritorious service and prepare for his future accession to the throne, but he did not take it seriously.
Who stipulates that Zamp must have military merit?
The emperor of the Tang Dynasty also grew up in a deep palace. Not only did he not have any military exploits, he even faced overt and covert competition from his brothers who coveted the throne. Didn't he finally ascend to the throne?
It depends on the support of the general who commands the army.
Compared with Seru Gondun, Gongri Gongzan trusts Chisang Yangdun more. When the day comes, with the support of Sambuza in literature, Chisang Yangdun in military affairs, and the support of the entire Yalong tribe, Zanpu The position is naturally stable.
Why brave the wind and snow to rush to Dangla Mountain?
He knows his own body, not to mention that the Han people have a saying that "a gentleman should not stand under a dangerous wall." As a prince, he must stay away from war-torn and dangerous places. The bad weather alone may make him seriously ill, and then Lost my life...
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Seru Gongdun returned to the camp at the mountain pass. He had no intention of eating, so he asked someone to warm a pot of wine and grill a piece of meat. He used a knife to peel the meat and chewed it slowly while sipping the wine and thinking about Gongri Gongzan. prince.
There is no doubt that the reason why Zanpu asked Gongri Gongzan to lead his army was not only for support but also for surveillance.
After all, Dangla Mountain is equivalent to the hinterland of Tubo. Once this line of defense is breached and Luoshu City is within easy reach, it will surely trigger turmoil in the core of the highest power of Tubo.
There is no room for error in Dangla Mountain.
But Gongri Gongzan's seemingly friendly, but actually too superficial acting skills cast a shadow over Seru Gongdun's heart.
If a prince who is weak, has little opinion, and is not close to him succeeds to the throne in the future, will it be a good thing for himself and even Tubo as a whole?
However, Zanpu only has this one son. Good or bad, Gongri Gongzan is destined to become Zanpu in the future...
Suddenly he was worried about the future of Tubo.
Gongri Gongzan's son has just been born. It is not yet known whether he will inherit his father's frail body and mediocre qualifications. If neither father nor son are as strong and wise as their ancestors, how will Tubo face the increasingly prosperous and powerful world? Datang?
Internal and external troubles...
The stuffing is like Gongdun wine, which makes you feel sad and frowning.
"Tuk tuk!"
There was a knock on the door.
Serugondun said angrily: "Come in!"
The guard pushed the door open and entered with a cloud of wind and snow. The cold wind blew the flames in the brazier swaying and sparks flying around. Sairu Gongdun cursed loudly.
"What happened?"
The guard was so scolded that his face turned red and his ears were frightened. He said quickly: "Let me report to the leader. There is someone outside claiming to be the envoy of the Tang Dynasty. He said he has important matters to meet with the leader."
"Messenger from the Tang Dynasty?"
Sairu Gongdun was surprised. Dangla Mountain stretched from east to west, and within hundreds of miles, this was the only mountain pass that connected the north and south. He was at the mountain pass, and the north side of the mountain was blocked by Lunqin Mausoleum. Could it be that the Tang envoys fell from the sky?
"Catch him and chop him!"
Seru Gundun gave the order, but immediately stopped the guard who came to the door: "Wait a minute, bring him to see me."
He first thought that the so-called envoy from the Tang Dynasty was a trick created by Lun Qinling to deceive him. After all, he had suffered losses and been fooled before. However, after thinking about it carefully, he felt that it was not the case. It was because he had fallen into Lun Qinling's scheme before. Could it be that Regarding Qinling, do you still want to repeat the old trick?
It wouldn't hurt to meet him.
If it is really the envoy from the Tang Dynasty...
"Yes!"
The guard exited the door and after a moment, led one person inside.
The person who came was wearing a fur coat and a felt hat. He was tall and thin. He took off his felt hat and took off his turban, revealing an elegant appearance. Even though he was walking through the ice and snow, his clothes were bloated, and he still showed his usual outstanding temperament. He smiled and revealed a white mouth. He raised his teeth, cupped his fists and saluted: "Su Liangsi, who is recording affairs under the Great Protector of Xia'anxi and joining the army, has met the great leader."
Sairu Gongdun's eyes were full of thought, and he immediately shook his head: "Forgive me for being ignorant, I have never heard of it. Maybe it's not that you are unknown, but it is true that the Tang Dynasty has many capable people and heroes gathered together. Everyone is so talented and capable, and I am far away from the Tang Dynasty. I don’t know who the hero is, so forgive me.”
The Tubo people are physically strong and skilled in bow and horse, but they are relatively simple and honest in character. There are very few people as resourceful and quick-thinking as Lu Dongzan and his son, so Seru Gongdun is not hypocritical and polite. If you haven't heard of it, you haven't heard of it.
However, being simple and honest does not mean that he is a fool. These words also revealed his true intention: You can't just give a name and say you are the envoy of the Tang Dynasty, right?
Su Liangsi had a clear mind, smiled, took out a letter from his arms, and handed it to Serugongdun with both hands: "This is an autographed letter from Pei Duhu. The chief will know the authenticity after reading it."
Sai Rugondun looked hesitant. I don't know Chinese characters. What letter do you want me to read?
Su Liangsi said: "When you go to the countryside, do as the Romans do. Pei Duhu wrote it in Tubo script."
Seru Gongdun's thick eyebrows were furrowed. The dignified Protector of Anxi was actually proficient in Tibetan writing?
He took the letter, asked Su Liangsi to sit down, and asked the guards to serve him tea. Then he opened the letter, and it turned out to be Tubo writing. He read it ten lines at a glance. Finally, he carefully identified the last red seal, which seemed to belong to the Great Protector of Anxi in the Tang Dynasty. Seal, but cannot tell the authenticity.
The content of the letter is quite simple. It just says that I have heard that General Seru is brave enough to conquer the three armies and uses troops like a god. I have admired him for a long time. It is a pity that both sides are their own masters. They are separated from the north and the south and cannot meet each other. I hope that he can travel hand in hand and drink and talk happily. , and in addition, a great wealth will be given away. The specific reasons will be discussed in detail by Su Liangsi...
A great fortune? Seru Gongdun's eyes flashed. Ever since Lu Dongzan was expelled, he was almost below one person and above ten thousand people in Tubo. He was extremely honored and favored. For him, what other wealth could he dream of?
That's the only thing...