Chapter 4871 Interest comes first
Bolunzan said anxiously: "Why not? As long as Zanpu is eliminated, the tribes that support him will not be as firm as before. After all, no one wants to see the inheritance of Zanpu's position go through twists and turns, which will cause losses to everyone. Benefits! ”
Everyone followed Zanpu to conquer the north and south and unify Tibet, not for any national interests, but simply for their own merits and the wealth of their families, that's all.
When a Zanpu without an heir is destined to have problems in the future inheritance, everyone must take precautions.
There are only a few people who are qualified to compete for the position of Zanpu, and Ludongzan is one of them...
Lun Qinling shook his head and said: "How could it be as smooth as you imagined? After Zanpu died, the various tribes of Tubo would surely be turbulent and attack each other. Don't forget that the Tang Dynasty was also adding fuel to the fire. An unprecedented turmoil would have accumulated all the accumulated wealth in Tubo over the years. All the background is wiped out, and we return to the past era of tribal melee... That is not what we want.”
To this day, the reason why Zanpu is firmly seated in the position of the Lord of Tubo is that apart from the tyrannical strength of the Yalong tribe and the support of the "four great clans" behind it, more importantly, it lies within Tubo. After years of fighting, the forces of all parties have reached a balance, and everyone's interests are protected and recognized under this balance.
Once the balance is broken, no one's interests can be protected, including the Gar tribe.
What all parties fear is not a war, but damage to their own interests.
Of course, if you can get supplementary benefits from the outside to make up for internal losses, you will naturally not care about Tibet launching a melee, and even Zampu's demise is simply the best situation.
And the so-called "obtaining supplementary benefits from the outside to make up for internal losses" can obviously only be assisted by Datang...
The Gar tribe's obedience and treason disrupted the Tang Dynasty's strategy, and it was no longer possible to receive assistance from the Tang Dynasty. If the Tang Dynasty chose another Tubo tribe to support it, it would be a strong enemy of the Gar tribe.
Therefore, the existence of Prince Gongri Gongzan is in the interest of the Gar tribe. On the contrary, if Gongri Gongzan dies suddenly, it means that the Gar tribe will have at least one powerful enemy for nothing, and the entire Tubo will fall into pieces...
Bo Lun Zan Ren could not understand this. His idea was very intuitive: "But with our strength, once the Tubo chaos breaks out, it is possible to compete for the position of Zan Pu. Do we have to give up like this?"
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Lun Qinling had a headache. It was really troublesome to discuss tribal strategy and national situation with his younger brother who had plenty of force but was seriously lacking in intelligence: "We look very strong now, but don't forget that it's because we have a big army." Tang's aid, once the Tang Dynasty Shifting the grain, weapons, and baggage that aided us to a certain Tibetan tribe will cause a sudden rise of a certain tribe. By then, will we still have the strength to unify Tibet and reproduce the great achievements of Zampu? "
Bo Lun Zan Ren seemed to understand: "In other words, once Zan Pu is eliminated, the whole of Tubo will be in chaos. Whoever the Tang people support will be able to take the position of Zan Pu?"
"Theoretically, this is true, but don't forget the Tang people's strategy towards Tubo. They will never allow a unified Tubo to emerge."
A chaotic, divided, and mutually attacking Tubo is in the interest of the Tang Dynasty, because the Tang Dynasty's long-term strategy must be to attack the plateau, destroy Tibet, and bring the entire plateau into the territory of the Tang Dynasty, rather than allowing a powerful country to Occupying the plateau, they are always watching and preparing to swoop down on the land of the Tang Dynasty.
There was a loud knock on the camp door.
Lun Qinling cursed: "Do you think I'm deaf, or do you want to shock me?"
Bolunzan simply stood up and opened the door, raising his foot to kick away the guy who knocked on the door randomly.
As soon as the door opened, the guard knocking on the door shouted: "General, the Tang people are here! They are coming with the baggage!"
Bo Lunzan raised his foot and kicked him. He was stunned, thinking that his ears were not working properly, and subconsciously asked: "What did you say?"
The continuous capture of Zishan Pass, Yak River, and the invasion of Dangla Mountain was no longer a violation of the law, because it actually destroyed the Tang Dynasty's strategy. The Tang Dynasty did not send troops to attack Fuqi City, which was considered a great mercy. How could they continue to provide assistance?
Lun Qinling had already arrived in front of the door, pulled Bo Lunzan's blade aside, and asked in a deep voice: "Where are the Tang people?"
"Thirty miles north of the camp! Our scouts have made contact with the Tang Army's forward, report immediately."
Lun Qinling said decisively: "Blow the horn, assemble the entire army, prepare a defensive posture, and respond to all emergencies!"
The guard was stunned for a moment and immediately said: "Yes!"
Turn around and run out to deliver the order.
Bo Lunzan was puzzled: "Brother, do you think the Tang people will attack?"
Lun Qinling shook his head: "That may not be the case, but we have to be careful. After all, we have destroyed the Tang people's strategy. There is no guarantee that the Tang people will not get angry and teach us some lessons."
Of course, this possibility is not high, because the Tang people must pass through the territory of the Gar tribe if they penetrate this area. Even if the sneak attack is successful, it will be difficult to return safely unless the Fuqi City, Dafeiling, Naluyi and other places are all captured in advance... But it was obviously impossible that the slightest bit of news would not reach his ears.
But it’s never a bad thing to be cautious and on guard...
The sound of the horn sounded in the camp, reaching the ears of every soldier through the wind and snow. Thousands of men and horses were all awakened from their sleep. Because of the haste, the soldiers thought they were under attack, and the entire camp was busy.
When the entire army gathered to prepare a defensive posture, and another scout came to report, the Tang people chose a mountain col thirty miles away to set up camp and rest on the spot...
On Qinling: "..."
Looking back at the camp that had been messed up in the middle of the night, I felt a burning sensation in my chest, but there was nothing I could do about it.
The Tang people chose to set up camp in the shadows to express that they would not attack, and that they were really coming to transport the baggage. In this way, Lu Qinling could not wait for the Tang people to arrive at the camp after dawn to receive them, but had to set off immediately to greet them.
Otherwise, who knows whether the Tang people were polite before fighting?
The more I interact with people in the Tang Dynasty, the more I realize that their so-called "state of etiquette" is nonsense, especially those who call themselves Confucian disciples who always talk about benevolence, righteousness and morality, and can find a high-sounding excuse for any behavior. ……
Taking a deep breath, he told Bo Lunzan: "Keep an eye on the camp. I'll go meet with the Tang generals to see who is full of intrigues."
Bo Lunzan was worried: "It's better for me to go. If the Tang people are evil-minded, wouldn't my brother send me to my door?"
"Since the Tang Dynasty did not choose to arrive in the middle of the night, it is to reassure us and show that they have no ill intentions. But if I don't go there in person, they will inevitably find fault and use it as an excuse. You just need to hold on to the camp, and remember that no matter what happens, you can't Take the initiative!”
"Yes! Brother, you must be careful!"
Bo Lunzan was worried.
"Don't worry, although the people of Tang Dynasty are capable of producing many talents, I am not giving them for nothing! Come on, prepare your horses!"
In the wind and snow, Lun Qinling got on his horse and disappeared into the wind and snow with dozens of guards on horseback.
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The snow on the plateau is heavy, but the wind is even stronger, so when it snows there is not much snow on the flat areas, and most of it is blown to windy areas. However, because of the cold weather, the snow on the road is frozen as solid as ice. , it is extremely difficult for people and horses to walk on it, and people and horses will fall over if they are not careful.
The journey of thirty miles lasted for more than an hour, and it was not until dawn that they met the Tang army scouts.
At this time, the wind had calmed down a bit, and the snow was no longer as heavy as it was at night. From a distance, he saw the Tang Dynasty scouts approaching. Lun Qinling raised his hand and ordered the guards to stop. He waited until the two sides approached before saying on horseback: "I heard that the allies traveled hundreds of miles. I am very happy and grateful to have brought food and supplies to the plateau, and I have come to greet you. I wonder which general is leading the army to come to my aid?”
The scout of the Tang army returned the salute on his horse: "My general is joining the army from the Anxi Protectorate, Zhang Tao Da'an!"
I thought about Qinling for a while, but I had never heard of it. However, there were many talented people in the Tang Dynasty. It is impossible for an outstanding person like Pei Xingjian to trust him and entrust him with important tasks. He then said: "I will talk about Qinling next. Please introduce Zhang General.”
The scout of the Tang Army smiled and said: "My general has been waiting for a long time. He has already given orders. As soon as you arrive, we will meet you in the camp. No introduction is needed. Please come!"
Lun Qinling sighed. Sure enough, he was another smart man who could predict the enemy's opportunities first. He didn't know why there were so many smart people in the Tang Dynasty. The "national destiny" was really magical and mysterious. When luck came, heroes and heroes gathered together. The people are jumping out, the country is in decline, and everything is filled with monsters and ghosts...
Entering the camp, Lun Qinling found that although it was still early and they had traveled a long distance, the soldiers of the Tang army were already well-dressed and patrolling inside and outside the camp. Although the soldiers' faces could not hide the tiredness of the dust, their backs were straight and their steps were steady. It was obvious that They are all the best of the best.
This made Lun Qinling very envious. The population of the Tang Dynasty was really too large. Among the tens of millions of people, at least more than a quarter were young and strong. Among the tens of millions of young and strong, millions of soldiers were carefully selected. Naturally, all the soldiers are elites. Compared with this, the entire population of Tubo is only a few million. Even if each one is able to fight and is skilled in archery and horsemanship, how many troops can be assembled?
Perhaps for a period of time, the strategic victory can suppress Datang, but in the long run, there is absolutely no chance of victory...
Inside the camp, Lun Qinling met Zhang Daan, the Tang army commander in charge of escorting the food and supplies. He was a young man with thick beard and hair but still green eyes. He had a fairly strong physique and the nails on his hands were neatly trimmed. , he seems to be a talented young man with both civil and military talents. As soon as they met, the general of the Tang Army sneered and said: "The Guardian has an order: Since Qinling is warlike, let him fight to the end. If Luoche City cannot be captured before spring, then the Tang Army will start from the four counties of Hexi. Looking through the Qilian Mountains, razing Fuqi City to the ground! ”