"Distinguished guests, you came with your sword, hoping to put down your sword and leave. This is the earthly home of Buddha, and it should not be contaminated with any blood and killing..."
In Xiangxiong Palace, Chen Li met Gagengze Nexu, who spoke of gods and Buddhas.
Chen Li also believes in Buddhism, but he is just a general leading troops. He has killed so many people that he himself does not know, and he has not been punished at all. It can be imagined how pious he is to the Buddha.
On the second day after the army arrived at Manasarovar Lake and stationed there, Kagenze returned here with some nobles. Previously, they had all gone to Dayangtong to watch the scenery.
A bit cunning, but also extremely stupid. If it were Li Po, he would have to wait for the Tang army to withdraw before coming back. How could he put himself, a king, in danger when only a few envoys and nobles could explain things clearly?
The honest Xiangxiong people show the cunningness of businessmen... Well, this statement is a bit ridiculous, but this is indeed the thinking mode of Xiangxiong people.
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The Xiangxiong people's palaces are full of Tianzhu features. They are inlaid with gold and silver and look very gorgeous. They are mostly domed earth and stone buildings with big round heads on top, with pointed things standing on them, like lightning rods.
Chen Li had seen a similar house in Liangzhou. It was an architectural style passed down from the Western Regions and had some connection with Tianzhu. As for who learned from whom, there was no way to tell.
It is self-evident that the people of Xiangxiong are influenced by Tianzhu. Both religion and culture have the shadow of Tianzhu.
Chen Li didn't have much knowledge. He entered the Xiangxiong Palace and only walked around briefly before losing interest.
As a member of the Tang Dynasty's relatives, Chang'an was far more prosperous than here. The two could not be compared at all. But as a member of the family, he felt that if the Xiangxiong people had a way, they could bring some Tianzhu girls and send them to Chang'an.
It should be a good gift.
Li Daozong had already set an example for them. The black Kunlun slaves were very popular in Chang'an.
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The Xiangxiong Palace was filled with statues of Buddha and gods, filled with a religious atmosphere that made him uncomfortable.
The residence of Xiang Xiong Nie Xu is even more like this. It is designed just like the temples in the Central Plains. There are stone statues on both sides of the place where he talks. Tathagata sits in the middle, solemnly and silently watching the intrigues below.
Listening to the dog translator next to him repeating King Xiangxiong's words, Chen Li interrupted him with a smile: "Since the Buddha allowed us to come here and let us sit together and talk, there should be no blood shed."
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But you must understand that we are not here to chat with others..."
Having said this, he straightened up and said solemnly: "The Tubo people invaded Liangzhou without permission, killing people and setting fires. They committed all kinds of evil.
How many slaves have been captured from Liangzhou in Xiangxiong now? How many people of the Tang Dynasty have their hands stained with the blood of the Xiangxiong people? His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was very angry and ordered us to come and attack Buchen.
Xiangxiong is a vassal state of Tubo, and he helps Zhou and commits cruelty, and his evil deeds are obvious to all. Hmm, I guess the Buddha may not bless you, right?"
Kagenze is in his forties, with wrinkles on his face, making him look like he is sixty or seventy years old.
At this time, under Chen Li's stern questioning, he put his hands on his chest, lowered his head and said: "Lord Buddha, please don't be angry. We Xiangxiong people have never been as warlike as the Yalong and Supi people, and we are willing to get along with others in a friendly manner.
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But we were recruited by the Yalong people to fight in places we had never been before. For this, I repented in front of the Buddha for a long time.
Now in front of Buddha, I am willing to make amends for the tragedy that happened far away. I hope you can accept it..."
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There is actually nothing to say about the alliance under the city. The Xiangxiong people bow their heads and are much more respectful than the Supi people.
After listening to the compensation conditions proposed by Kageng Zeniexu, Chen Li felt that the other party was quite sincere. The style of the local indigenous people was similar to that of the Turks.
The first one is to marry with the Tang Dynasty.
Kagenze is old and has only a few days left to live. Naturally, he will not ask to marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty, but wants to send his daughter to the emperor of the Tang Dynasty.
His youngest daughter was only twelve years old, and she was the sister of Prince Mi Xia. Chen Li didn't know that she had previously wanted to marry the Yalong people and marry Nong Zan, the abandoned clan, as his concubine.
Now I heard that the Yalong people were dead, so I immediately changed my business to another family, which is really true to my businessman nature.
There is nothing to say about this. It is not something that Chen Li can decide. It is just a long journey. Since Xiangxiong people have proposed it, he can take Princess Xiangxiong on the road and send her to Chang'an.
This is clearly the power of the conqueror...
Then there is the matter of professing vassals, paying tribute, doing business, etc., which are nothing new. If the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty liked to listen to lectures, Xiangxiong could also send a few monks to Chang'an.
This is different from the nature of Monk Li Posong. He is very pious and only hopes to use Buddhist teachings to persuade the little Tang Emperor to be kinder and not stretch his hands so far.
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If you give something, you will get something. The requirements of the Xiangxiong people are also very simple. Maintain the independence of Xiangxiong and ensure that the Supi and Yalong people do not come to make trouble for Xiangxiong.
This is the political structure they have been pursuing. Doesn’t it sound a bit like killing people is limited? Countries have their own borders. If they can only control the invasion, is there any harm in killing them?
In fact, people in Xiangxiong simply don’t understand how the struggle between countries can be so childish. Surrendering and maintaining independence may be feasible for the distant Tang Dynasty, but how can Supi and Yalong, who are so close at hand, become so powerful?
Tolerate Xiangxiong to wander around in the world?
This kind of thinking has actually determined the fate of Xiangxiong to be destroyed in the future. Their behavior of helping the Yalong people to attack the Supi people only added fuel to the fire and dug their own graves.
Nowadays, the generals of the Tang army have no choice but to talk to them nicely. For example, when Chen Li returned to the army outside the royal city, he discussed with Wu Tong whether he could capture King Xiangxiong and take everyone in the city abducted to Chang'an to offer sacrifices.
, and then the Xiangxiong Royal City was burned down with a fire.
Fortunately, the two of them still had a sense of the overall situation, and they remembered the instructions of General Manager Fan and General Zhang before leaving. The distance to the hinterland of Tubo was too far for Tang Dynasty to take care of it at all times, so it was better to divide and rule.
So the two of them discussed for a long time, reluctantly gave up their murderous intentions, and said unintentionally that the Xiangxiong people were so respectful, so they should be spared once.
Moreover, there is another Nang Nie in Chang'an, who is also from Xiangxiong... The imperial court should know something about Xiangxiong, so they won't have to explain why they didn't kill or set fire to Xiangxiong later.
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At the end of May, the Tang army returned, and Prince Xiangxiong Mi Xia and his sister, as well as some nobles and monks, accompanied the army.
In addition to these, Chen Li also asked King Xiangxiong for two thousand slaves, many cattle, sheep, and war horses. Does this scene feel familiar?
The Tang army that returned to the army suddenly became much bloated...