Push oil and push the whole set, and do the whole set when acting.
The cost of this game set up by the emperors and ministers of the Tang Dynasty was already very high, and any failure could not be tolerated.
The cost is not only spreading some rumors in Chang'an City, but also not only creating a tense and depressive pre-war atmosphere in Chang'an City.
The real big cost was that after Li Zhi issued the imperial edict to start the war, Su Dingfang and the six ministries of the three provinces and the imperial court really began to allocate troops, horses, food, grass, and ordnance, and there was no adulteration at all.
Even if there are spies from Tibet lurking in Chang'an City, no matter where they go to inquire, the information they get will be true and accurate.
The left and right guards urgently mobilized 30,000 soldiers and horses. Thousands of soldiers gathered in the camp outside the city every day, and countless grain, grass, weapons and horses were continuously sent into the camp.
Veteran general Su Dingfang wore armor and patrolled the camp, selected generals and troops, and strategized in the commander's tent every day. All kinds of information about Tubo, including maps and troop garrison conditions, were continuously sent to the camp by Baiqisi.
This was a scene so realistic that even the actors believed it. Not only did it elude Zan Xiruo, but even Li Zhi and Su Dingfang almost took it seriously.
Sometimes Li Zhi couldn't help but hesitate. It was so realistic. Why not just fake it and really send troops to fight? Why not take this opportunity to deal with the last powerful enemy of the Tang Dynasty?
The almost completely authentic imperial edict to start war, as well as the gathering of tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, created a tense atmosphere in which the Tang Dynasty was indeed preparing to start war against Tibet.
If you have to believe it, Li Qinzai was assassinated in front. The emperor of the Tang Dynasty issued an order to start the war, and mobilized troops, horses, and food behind. The logic is consistent, and the deployment of troops and horses can be seen. In this atmosphere, who dares to believe in the Tang Dynasty?
Are the monarchs and ministers just acting?
Kneeling outside the gate of Tai Chi Palace, Zan Xiruo was so anxious that he refused to leave no matter how the guards and eunuchs persuaded or even drove him away.
Zan Xiruo knew that the troops of the Tang Dynasty had begun to mobilize. Every day wasted, the troops and horses were getting closer to Tibet.
When the time came for the two countries to go to war, the war was irreversible.
Zan Xiruo has just sat on the position of Prime Minister of Tubo, and his butt is not yet hot from sitting. How can he be willing to stand up to the almost invincible enemy of the Tang Dynasty for no reason?
At this time, he was filled with an inexplicable sense of mission. He must stop Datang from sending troops.
Outside the gate of Taiji Palace, Zan Xiruo begged to see Tianyan for three consecutive days, but Li Zhi refused every time.
It was not until the afternoon of the third day that news came from the camp outside the city. Su Dingfang, the general manager of the march in Jiannan Road, reported that 30,000 soldiers and horses of the left and right guards had been assembled in place, food and grass had been raised for one month, and the ordnance and horses were basically ready. The soldiers
You can leave Beijing and go on an expedition at any time.
So Li Zhi agreed to meet Zan Xiruo.
When Zan Xiruo entered the Tai Chi Palace, he knelt down in front of Li Zhi and apologized without saying a word.
This apology is really unjust, but if there is any injustice, there is no way to complain.
It was clear that the case of Li Qinzai's assassination had nothing to do with him, but the blame was still put on his head. Moreover, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty did not listen to his explanation at all, and the explanation was useless. There is an injustice and a debtor, no matter who was behind it.
The assassin killed Li Qinzai, in short, it was you Tubo people who did it.
Since the Tubo people dare to assassinate our heroes of the Tang Dynasty, then I, the Tang Dynasty, will not be polite and will destroy your country to avenge our heroes.
The idea of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was so simple and crude, and there was nothing wrong with it.
When Zan Xiruo entered the palace, Li Zhi's expression was very cold. Compared with the enthusiasm and cheerfulness of Zan Xiruo who had just arrived in Chang'an and the banquet hosted by Li Zhi in the palace that day, Li Zhi today was as if he saw a creditor coming to collect debts.
Money is the face of this uncle, and he seems very difficult to get along with.
Zan Xiruo felt bitter in her heart, but she didn't dare to have an opinion.
Having personally experienced the journey from being an honored guest to being a bad guest, Zan Xiruo knew very well that everyone in the Tang Dynasty now hated him.
Li Zhi, who showed no interest in Zan Xiruo's plea, looked at him coldly, with a frosty expression, not even bothering to follow the most basic diplomatic etiquette.
After a long silence, Li Zhi finally spoke up.
"I am very happy that my dear friend went to Chang'an to congratulate you. Since you have already paid your congratulations, why not go back early and not let the kings and ministers of the Tubo court worry about you."
"The Tang Dynasty is a state of great etiquette. I will never be rude. When the Prime Minister returns, the Ministry of Rites will give you a small gift in return. I hope the Prime Minister will not give up."
After speaking, Li Zhi stood up, turned around and walked towards the back of the hall.
Zan Xiruo was anxious and just said a few words. Is the chat over?
Didn't he come to the palace today to say goodbye to the Emperor of Tang Dynasty?
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, wait a moment!" Zan Xiruo called out loudly, regardless of the lack of etiquette in front of the emperor.
The eunuch next to him stepped forward and angrily shouted: "How dare you! How dare you disturb the emperor in front of the emperor's jade steps! Didn't Honglu Temple teach you the rules before meeting the emperor?"
Zan Xiruo was so anxious that he didn't care to argue with the eunuch, but still said loudly: "Your Majesty, can you allow me to have a word with you?"
Li Zhi, who was about to leave, paused and turned to look at Zan Xiruo with an impatient look on his face.
"If you have any questions, Prime Minister, just tell me. I am very busy and have no time to waste my time."
Zan Xiruo knelt down and bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, the foreign minister is deeply saddened and frightened by the assassination of Duke Li. Regardless of whether your majesty believes it or not, this matter has nothing to do with the foreign minister. The foreign minister would like to clear the name of the ancestors of the family.
I swear!"
Li Zhi said coldly: "The Ministry of Punishment did take an assassin, and his confession did not mention you, but so what? This thing was done by the Tubo people. Do I still have to distinguish between loyal and traitorous Tubo people?"
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"When the two countries are at war, we will not kill the envoys, let alone the Prime Minister of Tubo. The Prime Minister should rush back to Tubo as soon as possible. I promise that no harm will be done to you on the way. There is no room for change in this matter. You and I might as well do our best.
We fight with all our strength, and we resolve the grievances accumulated over the years with swords and halberds on the battlefield."
Seeing that Li Zhi was about to leave, Zan Xiruo's eyelids twitched, and he finally said loudly and desperately: "Your Majesty! If Duke Li was assassinated by the Tubo people, the foreign minister would have no shame to defend the Tubo people, but the foreign minister is willing to pay for the Tubo people.
cost!"
Li Zhi's footsteps stopped again, and the corner of his mouth curled up slightly, and then quickly returned to normal. When he turned around to face Zan Xiruo, his face changed to indifference and impatience.
"How are you doing?"
Zan Xiruo secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, there is still something to talk about.
"Your Majesty, I think back to those days when I, Songtsen Gampo, traveled thousands of miles to marry Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty. The two countries got married and became friends from then on. They never stopped fighting. The historians said it was a legend for the ages. Songtsen Gampo will even marry Princess Wencheng.
Painted on the wall of Potala Palace..."
Li Zhi's expression became more and more impatient: "Prime Minister, I really don't want to waste my time, you should just get to the point."
If praise stagnates, is sentiment no longer valuable in this era?
Gritting his teeth, Zan Xiruo simply said: "Your Majesty, whatever the Tang Dynasty needs, I, Tubo, are willing to provide it with both hands. I just hope that the friendship between the two neighbors will last forever and that there will never be any weapons on the border."
Li Zhi said coldly: "The Tang Dynasty doesn't need anything. If it wants it, my soldiers and athletes will help me take it with swords and halberds!"
"Prime Minister, countries do not only talk about interests, but also about morality and right and wrong. From the moment Duke Li was assassinated, I have decided that even if it is harmful to the interests of the Tang Dynasty, I will report this great incident to Duke Li.