Duoji came back. His leather armor was stained with blood, but he was in good spirits. Qin Huaidao met him in a side hall of the palace. After some greetings, Duoji realized that the other party was the protector of Goguryeo who led 5,000 troops to defeat Goguryeo.
Gong, when I heard the news, I didn't take it seriously, thinking that the Tang people were exaggerating, but now I believe it.
Ten thousand people descended from the sky and captured the city of Luoche in one night. They then blocked two hundred thousand troops from Lunqinling and Tenzin from attacking the city, and defeated Tubo to death. Such people were comparable to gods, and Tubo was defeated.
What does it mean to capture Goguryeo? Can Goguryeo compare with the great Tubo?
Duoji was secretly glad for his choice.
Qin Huaidao reported his name just out of respect and to facilitate conversation. He did not expect that his name would spread to Tubo, let alone affect Duoji's mind. He asked bluntly: "General Duoji, could you please pursue Tenzin, what was the result?"
"Back to your lord, Tenzin has been killed. More than half of his army has been killed and wounded. The rest have surrendered. Please make your decision."
"What are the casualties of your army?" Qin Huaidao asked.
"Nearly ten thousand people." Duoji felt a little embarrassed.
It was indeed a bit embarrassing to chase down a team with no morale and no fighting spirit and lose nearly ten thousand people. Qin Huaidao quickly calculated that there were more than 40,000 people in Tenzin, and half of them surrendered, which was about 20,000. It would be better to give Duoji more to show his sincerity. Anyway,
It is already in Duoji's hands, and it is difficult to let him spit it out. Moreover, doing so is unkind and will shake the surrender of the Tibetan troops.
However, Duoji's army numbered 60,000. It was too dangerous for such a large team to stay near Luoxe City, and there was not enough food to feed it.
Thoughts flashed through his mind, Qin Huaidao asked bluntly: "I have known General Duoji's yearning for the Tang Dynasty, and I am very happy. I will report it to the Holy One truthfully and ask for credit for the general. Tenzin's surrender will go to the general's name. Take it."
What are General Dorje’s plans for coming down?”
"Thank you, Sir." Duoji was overjoyed. Although the prisoners didn't want to be handed over, who wouldn't want more troops in troubled times? But taking the initiative to give them was another matter. He was determined, thought about it, and said: "Sir, my greatest wish is actually
Go to the Tang Dynasty and become a rich man, free and easy."
"Hahaha, this idea coincides with that of my lord." Qin Huaidao said with a smile. Of course, he couldn't really think that the other party thought so. He was just using retreat as a means to advance. After thinking about it, he asked: "The Northern Army
There are still 100,000 people left. I wonder what the attitude of this army is?"
Duoji hurriedly said: "Sir, the remaining 100,000 soldiers of the Northern Army are under the command of veteran General Phuntsok. General Phuntsok loves his soldiers like his own son. He does not participate in political affairs and takes defending the territory as his own responsibility. He has always supported anything that is good for the people and is moved by it.
, If you know how to reason, you will definitely be able to vote."
"A pure soldier?" Qin Huaidao was a little surprised. It is rare to find such a person in this era. It is really difficult to deal with such a person, but it is easy to say that it is easy. As long as he treats the Tubo people well, he will not object.
Soon, Qin Huaidao had an idea, but he didn't point it out. He asked: "General Duoji, there are only 50,000 troops in the west. I am worried that Tianzhu will take the opportunity to invade Tubo, so I asked the general to lead his troops back. What do you think?"
"I will obey your orders." Duoji agreed wholeheartedly, knowing in his heart that tens of thousands of troops staying in Luoche City could easily arouse suspicion. In extraordinary times, disobedience could also easily cause misunderstandings.
Seeing that Duoji was very kind, Qin Huaidao added: "General Duoji came all the way and made great contributions. Once he captured everything, he took it away. I will send another five hundred thousand yuan as military pay. What difficulties does General Duoji have?"
"Thank you for the reward, sir." Duoji was overjoyed. With 500,000 yuan as military pay, he could give an explanation to the army and stabilize the morale of the army. Thinking of the difficulties of the Western Army, his face darkened and he said truthfully: "The West is bitterly cold and sparsely populated. What is most lacking is the
Or food, if you can solve it, I would be very grateful."
"You know the situation in Tubo better than I do. Food may be a little difficult." Qin Huaidao said truthfully,
Dorje nodded and said no more.
Qin Huaidao thought that Tianzhu would be India in later generations, and India was a country with a large output. He had an idea and said, "However, I grant you the right to go west to Tianzhu to obtain grain. The Tibetan army has been going east to our territory in the Tang Dynasty to harvest grass and grain in recent years. You can also go west."
Is it difficult to hit the grass valley in Tianzhu?"
"real?"
Duoji was overjoyed. Seeing Qin Huaidao's doubtful look, he quickly explained: "Tubo's national policy over the years has been to develop eastward, just because to the west are snow-capped mountains, thousands of miles away, uninhabited, and the value of going west is not great, but I know how to turn it over
After passing the snow-capped mountains, the terrain becomes steeper, like a natural chasm, but as long as you cross this section, you will reach the plains. The land is fertile and there is inexhaustible food. I have written several times, but the officials in the court believe that crossing the snow-capped mountains is too difficult and the cost is too high.
, is not advisable, it is better to concentrate all the Chinese power eastward and say that the Tang Dynasty is rich..."
Duoji was embarrassed to say the next words, but Qin Huaidao understood and said with a smile: "The national policy of Tubo is correct. I would have decided the same way. After all, you don't have to pass through the vast snow-capped mountains to go east. However, today is not what it used to be. Tianzhu's output
, I will be your strong backing, if you can win Tianzhu, even better."
"Sir, are you serious?" Duoji's thoughts became vivid.
"My lord never speaks lies."
"Okay, it's what I want, so I'll go crazy. However, I need to send troops in the name of the Tang Army. After all, north of Tianzhu are adjacent to Xiaobolu and Congling on the Longyou Road of your country. In case of misunderstanding, your army will follow
It would be uncomfortable if we were stabbed in the back." Duoji said quickly.
"This is a letter from my lord to ensure that nothing happens to you." Qin Huaidao wished that Duoji would go to attack Tianzhu. Tubo was already short of food and could not afford food, and could help the Tang Dynasty expand its territory. He immediately found a pen and paper and wrote a letter.
Seal it and immediately hand it over to Dorje.
Duoji took it solemnly. Having this letter is equivalent to having proof and amulet. He put the letter away and thought of something. He smiled bitterly and said: "I have dreamed for many years, but the Tubo Dynasty did not pay attention to it. I didn't expect it to be realized in your hands. If possible, I
The army still needs some weapons."
"There are some seizures, not too much. I will send them back together with the money." Qin Huaidao agreed.
"Thank you, sir." Duoji saluted solemnly, said goodbye and left.
Qin Huaidao sent the person out of the gate to show his attention, and then returned. Duan Zan, who had been silent all this time, couldn't help but remind him: "Sir, is this appropriate?"
"Are you worried about the imperial court?" Qin Huaidao asked back. Seeing Duan Zan nodding, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, the sage is so talented and powerful that he can swallow up mountains and rivers. He will only be happy when he hears that someone will help me expand my territory in the imperial court."
"That's true, but isn't the west a very bitter and cold place, where can we have food?" Duan Zan asked.
"You are wrong. The bitter cold polar regions are just misleading Confucianism. They also say that the sky is round and the place is round, and the west is the border. The world is so big. When you go over the snow-capped mountains, the terrain becomes steeper, and then you reach the plains. The land is no less fertile than that in the south of the Yangtze River.
If Tibet had taken Duoji's proposal seriously from the beginning and focused on the west, its country would have become stronger and stronger, and our government might not be an opponent."
"With such a wealthy family, Zhu's fighting power must be pretty good, right?"
"On the contrary, because Tianzhu is so rich, everyone is hungry and there is endless food to eat wherever they move. People have become lazy, productivity is low, smelting is not good, there is very little iron, and most of them are still fighting with wooden sticks.
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"Ah, isn't that a child guarding a mountain of gold and silver?"
Duan Zan suddenly realized that if Tubo initially focused on the west and obtained massive resources from Tianzhu, it would definitely be able to develop. However, it was a pity that it chose the wrong opponent and fought with the Tang Dynasty, which only consumed its limited national power. He asked:
"Tianzhu Fushu, what if it is captured by Duoji?"
"It doesn't matter. After all, the Western Army only has more than 100,000 people. Even if we take Tianzhu, we will still lose half of it. We cannot hold it. When the time comes, our Tang Dynasty will only need a large army to go over and directly receive the results of the battle. I am not stupid and will not do this.
It's a stupid thing, otherwise I wouldn't have asked for a letter to prove it."
"No wonder your lord gave him proof." Duan Zan suddenly realized and said sincerely: "Your Excellency has a brilliant plan, and I will admire you. However, there are still Phuntsok's 100,000 troops to the north, and 300,000 to the east whose attitude is unclear. What's next?
What should we do?"
"We are going to do a big thing that will shake the foundation of Tubo. If we do it well, Tubo will be smoothly included in our territory of the Tang Dynasty, and no one will resist." Qin Huaidao said with a smile.
"Really? What's the big deal?" Duan Zan asked curiously.