Long Ying finally understood the meaning of "Zanpu", which was equal to the emperor of the Han people.
Xixun continued: "Songtsen Gampo was well aware of the situation and adopted the policy of peace and good neighborliness. He successively married Princess Chizun of Nipolo in the south and Princess Wencheng of your country in the northeast. The policy was unprecedentedly successful, and it was also due to the introduction of advanced technology from your country.
Technology and culture enable the country to achieve rapid development in a stable environment."
Long Ying had a basic understanding of the history of Tubo and nodded in agreement: "He is indeed a far-sighted and wise king, versatile in both civil and military affairs."
Xixun looked like a confidant and sighed: "But one cannot escape death. After Songtsen Gampo passed away, his grandson Mangsong Mangtsen succeeded to the throne. Due to his young age, the political power fell to Dalun Ludong.
Praising your hand, your speech is as good as your prime minister."
Long Ying said: "He must be the main militant faction."
Xixun smiled bitterly and said: "That's exactly what happened. He reversed Songtsen Gampo's always effective policy. However, he was indeed a talented and strategic man. He first sent troops to Tuyuhun, another overlord of Qinghai in the east of the plateau, and successfully destroyed Tuyuhun.
After obtaining all its land and children, the national power has greatly increased, but since then there is no buffer between us and your country, and it has evolved into a head-on conflict with your country."
Long Ying took the opportunity to test and asked, "Are you calling for war or peace?"
Xixun said: "I was young and energetic at that time. Seeing that the dynasty continued to grow stronger, of course I agreed with the expansion policy, but in the end I completely changed and realized the heavy price of plundering other people's lands."
Long Ying thought to himself that regardless of victory or defeat, war is indeed a fool's errand in which both sides lose.
Xixun said: "This can be divided into two aspects. First, I was sent to the local government as an official. I found that under successive years of war, the people were drafted into the army and had to pay heavy taxes. They were already overwhelmed and some families fled. To avoid
In a remote place, some people even hanged themselves. The situation was so horrific that I finally woke up."
Dragon Eagle listened silently.
Xixun said in a deep voice: "In the second year of Qianfeng in your country, Lu Dongzan passed away, and his son Zan Xiruoduobu inherited his father's policy. Zan Xiruoduobu continued to implement his father's policy in Qinghai and the north of Kunlun Mountain
Fighting for supremacy with your country. When Zan Xiruoduobu died, your country was also ruled by the female emperor, and Qin Ling inherited the position of Da Lun. It intensified its efforts and expanded in an all-round way. Its momentum was unmatched for a while, and it defeated your country many times.
*Team. Just when Qin Ling was gaining momentum and all four towns in Anxi, your country, were in his hands, the situation predicted by the Lord Peace Sect finally appeared."
Long Ying admired him in his heart. Not only did Xi Xun understand the situation deeply, but he also spoke clearly and logically. His compassion for nature and humanity was revealed from time to time between the lines of his words.
Such a person is rare to see in China.
Xixun said sadly: "First of all, it was the defeat on the battlefield. Your country's powerful counterattack and follow-up force were something we never thought of. Then there was the fierce resistance of the people of the occupying countries. And under the years of war, our own
The strength also turned from strong to weak. In the end, not only were they defeated, but they were also driven back to the plateau. All the past efforts were in vain."
After a pause, he said: "The Zhuhe faction immediately gained momentum. This faction is dominated by Hengkong Muye, who has always been dissatisfied with the situation of the powerful minister Ling Zhu. With his help, Zan Puchi, who has just turned twenty-three,
Dusong, in the name of hunting, killed 2,000 of Qinling's followers in Luosuo, and also led troops to attack Qinling. Qinling's men refused to resist with him, and Qinling was forced to commit suicide, ending Qinling's Karma.
The Er family was in a state of extreme power. It was under this situation that Zanpu sent Wei Qili and Xu Shangran across the border to Muye to your country to make peace, and thus got to know Ying Ye, who is now feared by everyone in the world."
Long Ying smiled and said: "My little brother is just a wasted reputation. Brother Xixun, please don't overdo it. Looking at the current situation, the main war faction has the potential to revive. But how can those who go against people's hearts last long?"
Xixun said calmly: "This is exactly my opinion. But the situation is quite complicated. The reason is that the great contributor to the elimination of the Gar family was of course Hengkong Muye, but the king's mother had no Lu family, so she also played a role in this matter.
Therefore, the king was still very dependent on his mother and did not dare to disobey. So under the consent of the Wulu family, he appointed Dairenbanong Nangzha and Kaigui Duonang, the trusted ministers of the Mulu family, to share the post of chief minister.
The king tried hard to use Hengkong Muye as the chief minister, but he was unable to defeat the Lu family. In the end, Hengkong Muye could only be allowed to sit on the position of Protector. That would be like the head of the military department of your country. However, due to the conquest of the Nanzhao barbarians,
Hengkong Makino accompanied the king on the expedition, so he was temporarily replaced by Qin Mochenri. This person was the one who advocated continued expansion, but I never thought that he would dare to send people to assassinate the king. To this day, I am still half-convinced, but he is doing it for
The biggest beneficiary is that no one else has such a desperate reason."
Long Ying then told the story of human trafficking and said: "I think this is a conspiracy of the Turks. First let out the news that Qin Mochenri has made a lot of money through human trafficking, so that Qin Mochenri can ride on the back of a tiger.
, I had to take a desperate risk and make a desperate move. Is it now a big deal that the emperor will never see the light of day?"
Xixun said: "Of course Qin Mo holds the position of great commentator, but the real person in power is Zhi Qingli, who has the trust of the Lu family. She is the biological mother of the two-year-old king, and she has always had an affair with Qin Mo Chenri.
If it hadn't been for Qin Mochenri taking over the military power, these adulterers and adulterers would have been slaughtered long ago."
Long Ying said: "So as long as we can win a few battles, most people in the dynasty will definitely come to our side."
Xixun said: "That's right. Now Qin Mochen Ri is using all his strength to hunt down Hengkong Muye. It is urgent for Lord Ying to rush to the plateau."
Long Ying said: "I'll leave tomorrow."
The two discussed the details of cooperation and contact for an entire hour before leaving quietly.
The dragon eagle rode his beloved horse and galloped towards the Karakash River. It was drizzling in the Khotan oasis, the stars and the moon were dim, and Altru was hiding in hiding.
After leaving the city of Khotan, he started to use his skills to go to the place where he broke up with Xue'er. He had to search for hundreds of miles to find Xue'er who was happy and nostalgic for Shu. Then he took it back to the place where he broke up, took out the hidden saddle, and then rushed to meet Cui Er.
The old monkeys meet.
Xue'er was in peak condition, letting go of her four hooves. The dragon eagle sitting on the horse was as if it were flying in the clouds and mist, and it was extremely enjoyable. Surprisingly, he did not encounter any enemies searching for him, but of course he did not dare to take it lightly. It was estimated that the enemy's search for days was in vain.
Therefore, we had to change our strategy and block the only way to the plateau.
Before dawn, we finally arrived at Cui Laohou’s camp.
On the west bank of the Karakash River, more than a hundred tents were erected and more than ten bonfires were lit. More than twenty of Cui Laohou's men took turns guarding the perimeter of the tents.
From time to time, the terrifying howls of wild wolves can be heard in the distance, giving people a sense of danger.
The guarding man had already received Cui Laohou's order and knew that he would join them at this location, so he was not surprised by Long Ying's appearance and led him to Cui Laohou's tent.
Long Ying left Xue'er outside the tent and got into the camp tent. As soon as he entered the tent, the fragrance filled his nose. Cui Laohou was arranging the Persian girl's hair. The girl turned away and looked at him, showing a shy expression, although it was blackened.
She had a pretty face and pretended to be a man, but Long Ying still saw that this woman had a very beautiful face, a delicious beauty, and a pair of beautiful eyes that had the power to enchant people. No wonder Cui Laohou still fell in love at first sight with his sophistication.
Cui Laohou patted her shoulder lovingly, leaned into her ear and told her to continue putting on makeup. After the girl nodded softly, Cui Laohou went to the corner, picked up a ceramic plate, and went out of the tent with Long Ying. He said excitedly: "
I'm really afraid that you won't be able to come in time. Is she good and obedient?"
For the first time, Long Ying felt from the atmosphere in the tent that the two were indeed a match made in heaven. The age gap was not a problem at all. Cui Laohou longed for such a beautiful wife, and Persian women needed the love and affection of a capable husband.
Xueer walked towards them.
The surrounding tents were dimly lit, and snoring could be heard from time to time. It was obvious that the group members were still having a good dream.
Long Ying said happily: "Brother, you are really lucky."
Cui Laohou looked at Xueer and was full of praises. Then he took out the prepared dye from the plate and worked on Xueer. Dragon Eagle put his arms around Xueer's horse's neck and comforted her so that Cui Laohou could have a safe working environment.
Cui Laohou was so busy that he whispered: "Have you met them on the road?"
Long Ying said: "There is not even half a person in sight."
Cui Laohou said in surprise: "You must be lucky. We met three people and searched them three times. Their main force is concentrated in this area, and the first pass into the mountain is the most dangerous."
At this time, the sky was getting brighter, and Xueer changed from a black horse to a horse with gray and brown hair. Cui Laohou came to him and said with satisfaction: "If you hadn't watched me move my hands and feet, I guarantee that even you wouldn't be able to do anything."
Recognize it."
Long Ying raised his face, feeling the drizzle falling on his face, and said, "Aren't you afraid of rain?"
Cui Laohou said confidently: "Ten to twenty days will definitely not be a problem, but it will be difficult to say in the future."
Then he shouted: "Dear guests from all over the world, please get up, it's time to hit the road!"
Twelve days later, they arrived at the pass into the Kunlun Mountains. About two miles away, they saw two forts set up next to the entrance, and more than ten groups of tents scattered on both sides. Flags were flying, and the momentum was daunting.
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The merchant brigade formed a long snake formation of nearly half a mile and drove slowly towards the pass. Most of them rode hard-working mules, or used mules to carry various goods. Only about 20 people rode horses. Dragon
The eagle is one of them, walking behind the mule of Cui Laohou and the Persian woman.
Cui Laohou is worthy of being a veteran, and he is good at everything. He disguised the Persian girl as a middle-aged man, and it was so lifelike. At Long Ying's suggestion, he pounded the local herbs into juice and applied it all over the body.
Concealed her body scent.
The Persian woman only talked to Cui Laohou. Looking at her expression, one could tell that she was very attached to Cui Laohou, which was indeed unusual.
Old Monkey Cui fell back a little, and came to line up with the dragon eagle that had caught up. He said happily: "Fortunately, the people guarding here are old friends. If they are Turks, I am not sure."
Long Ying said: "Will they give you special treatment?"
Cui Laohou said: "Most of those who came to Tubo from Central China stayed to do business in Tubo. Only seventeen of them followed me to Khotan despite the hardships. The others were all Tubo people who joined me on the way. How could the Tubo people do this?
Making things difficult for your own tribe? If so, it will cause an uproar and even conflict between tribes." (To be continued...)