Before the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the religion of Tubo was quite monolithic. Buddhism gradually became popular in Tubo after Songtsan Gampo married Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty and Princess Chizun of the Kingdom of Li Chawei (now Nepal) during the Zhenguan period.

Especially when Princess Wencheng brought a large number of Chinese monks, Buddhist scriptures and craftsmen with her as her dowry, Tubo began to carry out large-scale construction and built countless temples in the territory, and the people in the country began to believe in Buddhism.

The Razawang in front of him was obviously a loyal Buddhist, but his words were too confident and a bit wishful thinking. Bodhisattva could be involved in anything, and then he took it upon himself to speak for Bodhisattva. He felt that Bodhisattva would not object, so Bodhisattva

He would definitely not object, acting like the Bodhisattva's spokesperson in Tubo, not caring whether he had the Bodhisattva's authorization or not.

"How much can these medicinal materials be sold for?" Gu Qing asked thoughtfully.

Razawang smiled bitterly and said: "I just brought it casually and threw it away when no one bought it. We mainly brought the products from the Tang Dynasty and the Western Regions back to Tubo to sell them for money."

Gu Qing snorted and said: "Actually, there are still people who buy medicinal materials. You haven't found the right person. If you go to Chang'an to sell them, go to the medicine hall shopkeeper in Chang'an, or ask the military officer to sell some to activate blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and stop bleeding.

It’s easy to sell the medicinal materials.”

Razawang sighed: "I can't go to Chang'an. The Tang Dynasty people don't like us Tubo people, and they also dislike the things we sell..."

Gu Qing looked him over and said: "I think my dislike of you has little to do with whether you are a Tibetan or not. The main reason is that I dislike you for being dirty. Go back and take a good bath and change into clean clothes. You don't have such a strong smell.

Maybe I won’t dislike it anymore.”

Razawang sniffed his armpits curiously, with a puzzled look on his face: "Where is it dirty? I just washed it last year..."

This action made Gu Qing very excited, and he immediately backed away, feeling that the friendship he had just established might have come to an end.

However, what Gu Qing said is true. People in the Tang Dynasty did not dislike the Tubo people. They disliked all foreigners, including but not limited to the Tubo people.

Over the years, the war between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo had both victories and defeats. In the end, the winning rate was slightly higher. The nation's self-confidence was based on the probability of victory or defeat in the war. Therefore, the people of the Tang Dynasty still looked at the Tibetan people as if they were hozens in the wild. There was a sense of condescension.

The sense of looking down.

Yes, it's discrimination.

Whether in winter or summer, he wears a leather robe and a thick felt hat. His skin is as black as coal from the ultraviolet rays of the plateau, his cheeks are red with two clusters of plateau red, and he speaks in a strange accent. When such a person arrives in Chang'an,

It is impossible to be treated equally and it is natural to be discriminated against.

Gu Qing behaved very strangely tonight, as if he was suddenly interested in the Tibetan people. He dragged three Tibetan businessmen to chat, ranging from Tibetan customs to business experience. It was as if he had found a confidant. They continued chatting until late at night. Huangfu Sisi

They couldn't help but yawn, and Gu Qingcai said goodbye to the Tibetan businessman without saying goodbye.

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The guards held torches and surrounded Gu Qing on the way back to the camp.

Han Jie couldn't help but said: "Master Hou and those alien hozens are chatting so speculatively, what is there to talk about?"

Gu Qing smiled and said: "Know yourself and the enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles without danger. Anxi's biggest enemy now is Tubo. As the commander of the three armies of Anxi, it is necessary to learn more about the enemy's customs and customs."

"But most of the topics that the Marquis just talked about were Tubo's products and Buddhist temples, etc. What we need to know about is their army deployment and number, as well as the personality of the enemy commander, etc. These issues were just discussed by the Marquis.

Didn’t ask a word…”

"Do you think Tibetan businessmen will know about such a sensitive topic? Even if they know, they will tell you happily?" Gu Qing laughed: "You ask what questions according to your identity. If you want to know about their military situation, can't you just ask a Tibetan general?

, In the last battle with Tibet, we captured many Tibetan generals. We already know the information that we need to know, so there is no need to waste words."

Han Jie smiled bitterly and said: "What the Marquis has in mind is so profound that it will be difficult to predict the end."

Gu Qing looked at the sky in the night with a deep tone and sighed: "I just want to try my best to gain more time to come out, so that I can not only protect the peace of the West, but also lead the army back to Yumen Pass to do more things for the Tang Dynasty...

…”

Han Jie asked doubtfully: "Why do you want to lead the army back to Yumen Pass?"

Gu Qing looked at Han Jie, smiled, and said: "You will know soon. Don't blame me for showing off. It is inappropriate to say some things now. I can only tell you that the world is about to be in chaos. You must be prepared."

Han Jie was surprised and asked: "The world is about to be in chaos? Does the Marquis mean..."

Looking around, Han Jie whispered in Gu Qing's ear: "...the one from Fan Yang?"

Gu Qing hummed, waved his hand and said: "Not to mention this, let Li Sima take good care of the three Tibetan businessmen I met today. They will be useful to me tomorrow."

"There are many Tibetan merchants in Qiuci City. If the Marquis wants to use Tibetan merchants, just give an order to recruit a few."

Gu Qing was silent for a moment, then suddenly said: "Do you know what the staple food of Tubo is? It's highland barley. Do you know the approximate area of ​​cultivated land in Tubo? According to statistics during the Kaiyuan period, it was about two million acres. Do you know that the land suitable for farming in Tubo accounts for

How much land is there in the entire territory? Less than one percent."

Some incomprehensible words made Han Jie confused and didn't know what was going on.

Gu Qing patted him on the shoulder and said: "Some strategies and opportunities are hidden in this well-known information, so you should pay more attention to observation and make more friends."

Gu Qing narrowed his eyes and smiled: "The few Tubo friends I made today are very meaningful."

"Master Hou is getting more sophisticated..." Han Jie could only flatter him randomly.

"Han Jie, tell Li Sima that tomorrow I will give these three Tibetan businessmen a shop for free. Just say that it is from my new friend. You can appropriately exaggerate the friendship between me and the three Tibetan businessmen. The mountains and rivers are like mountains and rivers. Life is like this."

My friend, remember, it's 'appropriate', don't go too far, if he exaggerates to the point of 'cutting off the peach and cutting off the sleeves', you will have that fat man Li Sima castrated for insulting the superior."

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In Gu Qing's position, he is almost the top leader of the Anxi Protectorate, but he has some favors and social interactions that he cannot help but do.

The subordinates below have to talk to them all the time, and the ordinary sergeants also have to be approachable and chat about everyday things. Occasionally, they have to carry the same food as the ordinary soldiers, wander around the tents of the camp, and eat it in front of the soldiers.

Unpalatable food to show that the commander and the soldiers share the joys and sorrows.

Regardless of whether he is willing in his heart or not, this is what the commander of an army must do. For Gu Qing, showing off is also a way of leadership and a way to easily win the hearts and minds of the army.

It is not uncomfortable to interact with soldiers, but it is uncomfortable to interact with officials, especially those officials who don't like it.

Early in the morning, Gu Qing came to the Jiedu Envoy Mansion to work. Li Sima stood in front of Gu Qing diligently and reported one by one on the progress of the recent city expansion project, the situation after the shops were sold, and the tax accounts for the growth of Kucha City.

The situation is quite gratifying. Gu Qing's business promotion policy has immediate results. This can be seen from the recent gathering of more and more businessmen from various countries in Kucha City, as well as the skyrocketing tax revenue. If it continues, Kucha City alone will

It can support the Anxi Protectorate's more than 40,000 soldiers and horses, and even has a slight surplus.

"Yes, Li Sima has worked hard. I have seen your recent performance. I have made the decision. I will reward you with twenty coins as a reward. I will continue to work hard in the future and don't slack off. After the business of the shop is finished, the next step is to introduce the talents of various countries.

Artisans and handicraftsmen, such as blacksmiths, blanket weavers, gold and silverware makers, silk and satin embroidery workshops, etc., should be retained with the most favorable policies. We in Kucha City cannot be limited to business."

Li Sima smiled so hard that his eyes were squeezed into two slits, and he hurriedly said: "Master Hou planned the strategy, and in just a few months, the city of Qiuci has undergone earth-shaking changes. I am truly impressed by the emperor. The emperor is wise and the court is wise. How can gods like Master Hou be brought to the rescue?"

It is a great blessing for the soldiers and civilians of Anxi that such a person is transferred to Anxi. I am really very happy as a subordinate..."

Gu Qing's cheek twitched slightly.

Although flattery sounds good, it is hard to avoid being uncomfortable if it is too cheesy. In comparison, the flattery of those Tibetan businessmen is more literate. Not only do they use rhetorical techniques well, but they also express it in the form of songs and dances, which makes people feel uncomfortable.

It is pleasing to the eye.

"Okay, okay, stop! That's enough! Get out of here and read more before flattering me." Gu Qing drove Li Sima away straightforwardly.

He didn't know how to learn from the ready-made role models in front of him. Gu Qing's flattery of Concubine Yang was not so disgusting. He was not only elegant but also catchy. Being able to compose flattery into a peerless poem is called realm.

Li Sima obediently rolled out, and Gu Qing asked Han Jie to come in. Han Jie was followed by four personal guards, carrying two large boxes.

Signaling Han Jie and his guards to follow him, Gu Qing came to the wing of Lingcheng's office next to the courtyard of the Jiedushi Mansion.

When he opened the door, Bian Lingcheng was sitting cross-legged on a straw mat, resting his chin on his hand and taking a nap. The sound of opening the door woke him up. When he saw Gu Qing outside the door, Bian Lingcheng was quite surprised. He opened his eyes wide and did not react for a while.

come over.

Gu Qing laughed and said hello to him first: "I apologize for interrupting the border supervisor's enjoyment of playing chess with Duke Zhou."

Bian Lingcheng forced out a smile: "Master Hou's visit is really surprising to me. I didn't come far to welcome you. Don't blame me."

Without waiting for his greeting, Gu Qing found a comfortable place to sit down cross-legged, and said with a smile: "Shuai Gao has been ill recently, and I have to handle the military and political affairs in Anxi. You are the supervisor sent by His Majesty. You

I should cooperate sincerely and come and go often."

Bian Lingcheng has come back to his senses, his acting skills are gradually coming online, he squints his eyes and nods hurriedly with a smile: "The Marquis is absolutely right, I think so too. I originally wanted to hang around the Marquis's garrison camp, but I'm afraid of disturbing the Marquis.

Dispose of military affairs..."

Gu Qing said with a smile: "Don't go to the camp. The soldiers are all rough people. I'm afraid of scaring you. In the future, I will come to the Jiedu Envoy's Mansion more often, but I will often disturb the border supervisors."

Bian Lingcheng gave in a few more words, and finally couldn't help but said: "The reason why the Marquis came today is..."

Gu Qing said calmly: "Oh, the border supervisors should know that I recently sold a shop and made a small fortune. I never eat alone. Everyone who meets me has a share. I am here to give you the dividends today."

Gu Qing clapped his hands as he spoke, and the four guards moved the two large boxes into the house and opened the boxes in front of Bian Lingcheng. The neat silver cakes inside shone brightly and dazzlingly.
Chapter completed!