Xuanzang saluted and said: "Zanpu, do you think Zhang Yang is a good person?"
"Zhang Yang is different from you."
After that, Songtsen Gampo rode away with a group of officers and soldiers from the Tang Dynasty.
Xuanzang walked back to the Taoist temple in Dunhuang. He sat cross-legged in front of a grotto and said to the young monk next to him: "So many people have died in Tianzhu, and Zhang Yang has committed many sins."
Several young monks around him chanted the Buddha's name together.
Xuanzang remembered that he was brought to Shazhou by the soldiers of Tian Khan and was stopped here by a decree. This blockade had been in Shazhou Dunhuang for six years.
He looked at the east of Dunhuang and remained silent for a long time.
One month after the military report of the Tang Dynasty's Western Expedition was delivered to Chang'an City, Lun Qinling returned to Tubo with his troops.
Lu Dongzan stood on the main road from Shazhou to Tubo and whispered: "Gar, how is your war in Persia?"
Lun Qinling replied: "I will be rewarded by the Tang Dynasty."
Lu Dongzan looked into the distance and said: "Little Zanpu has passed away. Now all the Tibetan tribes are talking about the Tang Dynasty taking action against Tibet. Now Songtsen Gampo is back."
Lun Qinling didn't think so much. He smiled and said: "Father, what kind of reward will the Tang Dynasty give me?"
This child only knows how to be brave, but does not know the current situation in Tibet. Ludong praised: "If you want to deal with the Tang people, you have to read more books about the Tang people."
Lun Qinling smiled and said: "Will Tian Khan make me a general?"
Lu Dongzan held on to his beard, which was already turning gray, and looked into the distance with worry. A group of soldiers and horses appeared in his field of vision.
The person at the front is Songtsen Gampo, and those following behind are all Tang people.
When the others came closer, Lu Dongzan bowed and said, "Zan Pu."
Songtsen Gampo got off his horse and quickly helped him up, "How have you been these past few years?"
Lu Dongzan bowed and lowered his head, "Everything is fine."
Unknowingly, so many years have passed.
Lu Dongzan's words were a little more trembling, "I thought I would never see Zanpu again in this life."
"Let's go back."
Hearing this, the people who were waiting for Zanpu also got on their horses and headed towards Luozou.
Lu Dongzan talked about the changes in Tubo over the years. More and more children began to read Tang Dynasty books and speak Tang Dynasty language. More and more Tubo people yearned for the Tang Dynasty.
This is because after the establishment of the Duhufu, the Tang Dynasty became more and more unscrupulous in educating Tubo.
They opened a bookstore here and encouraged Tubo children to enroll in school, starting with the children of various large tribes, and then more and more such children came.
Tubo children like stories about Tang people, and even more like to listen to stories about Tian Khan.
After walking for three days, everyone finally arrived at Luozhi.
Songtsan Gampo saw the long-lost snow-capped mountains. No matter how many years passed, they still stood there.
There was a group of Tibetan children playing by the river, and Songtsen Gampo saw a two-year-old child.
He walked hobblingly and was taken care of by several Tibetan women.
Songtsen Gampo got off his horse and picked up the child.
Ludongzan explained: "He is Xiao Zampu's child, Mangsong Mangzan."
"Well, you can recognize it at a glance."
At this moment, everyone was silent again, thinking of Gongri Gongtsen who died young. Although the little Zampu did not accomplish anything big, it was precisely because of this little Zampu that Songtsen Gampo could do it during his absence in Tubo.
Stabilize.
Lu Dongzan asked: "Zanpu, from now on we..."
Songtsen Gampo held his grandson in his arms and faced the officers and soldiers of the Tang Dynasty behind him, "You read the will."
An official from the Tang Dynasty walked out of the team. He picked up a scroll and read: "The Khan of Heaven has ordered that Tubo shall not establish Zanpu again."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lun Qinling was about to rush forward angrily, but was stopped by Lu Dongzan.
The official continued to read: "All the tribes of Tubo were incorporated into the Tang Dynasty and implemented the state government system of the Tang Dynasty. Ludongzan was appointed as the first prime minister of Tubo and governed all tribes of Tubo."
Noticing Ludongzan's suspicious eyes, Songtsen Gampo hugged his grandson and explained: "I promised Zhang Yang. There will be no Zanpu in Tubo in the future, and the Tang state government system will be implemented."
Ludongzan took the decree with both hands, and when he looked back, Songtsen Gampo had walked away with the child in his arms.
From now on, he would no longer care about the relationship between Tubo and Tang Dynasty. He only wanted to raise his grandson.
In February of the 16th year of Zhenguan, Liang Jianfang finally arrived at Suiye City from Persia with his army. The next general to take over the Western Expedition was Xi Junmai.
The two armies met in Suiye City.
Xi Junmai is a prudent general who also has great ambitions to pioneer.
Just like the Persian king Belus hoped again and again, God opened his eyes, and a more stable general came to the Tang Dynasty.
Liang Jianfang left, and many Persians breathed a sigh of relief.
In March of the 16th year of Zhenguan, Liang Jianfang came to Chang'an City on this day with a lot of gold. Carloads of gold were loaded on the carriages, which was more than what Pei Xingjian had brought.
Prince Li Chengqian and Pei Xingjian welcomed the general of the Western Expedition together.
Liang Jianfang turned over and dismounted, looked at the thing whizzing by in the distance, and asked in surprise: "What kind of monster is that?"
Li Chengqian explained: "That is a train. My father did not agree to let the train from Lishan go to Chang'an City. Instead, he built a station nearby and changed the route south."
Pei Xingjian smiled and said: "Congratulations to the general on taking the city of Babylon."
Liang Jianfang bowed and saluted, "Your Highness, these gold and gold vessels were all presented by the King of Persia."
Only the generals following Liang Jianfang understood where all these gold and gold utensils came from.
Li Chengqian ordered someone to read out the edict, and granted Liang Jianfang the title of Duke of Yanmen County and the title of General Youwei.
The Western Expedition was victorious, and the city of Chang'an was abuzz with excitement.
In the Sifang Pavilion in Chang'an City, Li Yifu was still negotiating with the Turkic envoys and the Western Regions envoys. The territories of the Turks and the Western Regions were all owned by the Tang Dynasty, and taxes were paid to the Tang Dynasty. They were also governed by the Tang state government system, which was the same as that of Tubo. The Tang Dynasty gave
Certain autonomy rights.
The Ministry of Rites has been preparing for this day for several years.
The great victory of the Western Expedition was an opportunity. If this opportunity is missed, it will be difficult to formulate these plans in the future.
After completing these things, the envoys from various countries signed the seals and waited for their credentials to be delivered.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Li Yifu breathed a sigh of relief, and was only one step away from being included in the territory.
The territory of the Tang Dynasty extended from the Hexi Corridor to Suiye City, and the north of the Tang Dynasty crossed the Mohe River and reached the Beihai.
In the words of the Ministry of Rites, they prefer to call that place Lake Baikal.
After the two envoys left, Yuan Gongyu expressed his doubts, "Does the Ministry of Rites want all the places where the Protectorate's Mansion is located to be in Tang Dynasty?"
Li Yifu replied: "The next ones are Goguryeo and Silla Baekje."
Without replying directly, he packed up the files in front of him and prepared to report back to Mr. Xu.
Lishan Mountain, where the snow has just melted, is very beautiful. A group of children are competing for the storybook that the little princess brought from the mountain.
Li Yuan was in a good mood, smiling crazily.
Behind the Supreme Emperor, Li Shimin and Zhang Yang sat opposite each other.
Today, the victorious Western Expeditionary Army came back. His Majesty did not greet the generals in Chang'an City, but faced off with his son-in-law here.
Li Shimin asked: "Congratulations, you have obtained thousands of stones of copper mine from Nanzhao."
Zhang Yang replied calmly: "Lishan needs copper mines, and it needs a lot more."
"When will you hand over Nanzhao to Datang?"
"Then it depends on what price the DPRK and China will give."
Li Shimin slapped the case and said: "Nanzhao is a long way away. What's the use of guarding such a place beyond your reach?"
Zhang Yang opened a picture and said, "Lishan just received news this year that Nanzhao has opened up the links between Jiaozhi and the South China Sea. Many goods can also be sent from the coast of the South China Sea to Jiangnan East Road. After entering the sea, they can be transported along the coastline.
The ship has arrived at Jiangnan East Road."
"The Xu family in Jiangnan, that is, my disciple Xu Hui, and her brother Xu Qitan have established a fleet in Jiangnan. Lishan has sent a steam engine to Jiangnan. They will install it on the ship. In the future, Datang will have a better
ship."
"In this way, Nanzhao is not a place beyond my reach. This is not only a matter of Nanzhao, but also the sea route of the South China Sea. If we master this sea route, we can open up Lingnan. How much money does your Majesty think it is worth?"
The corners of Li Shimin's mouth twitched, "You have such a loud tone."
Zhang Yang drank tea and said, "I have a price in my mind, how about half a million yuan?"
Hearing this guy, Li Shimin gritted his molars and snorted coldly: "You really dare to speak."
"Your Majesty, Lishan has always been adhering to the original intention of common prosperity. If such a large sum of wealth cannot be obtained by the government, your Majesty can become a shareholder."
"Buy shares?"
Zhang Yang nodded and said: "That is, Lishan and His Majesty jointly operate the business and get the money together."
Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "You want me to work as a merchant with you? If outsiders know about this, what will they say about me?"
The prince and the prince silently served tea to His Majesty and the County Marquis.
"This is not a matter of merchants' business. You can't say that." Zhang Yang sighed: "This is pioneering. Furthermore, we have transformed the steam engine into a shape suitable for use on ships. Now it is on the road. We don't have to look at future sea-going ships.
With the wind in the sky and a compass, they can sail freely and go to more distant places."
As he spoke, he took out another drawing from the basket on the side. This was a drawing connecting the South China Sea to the Persian Gulf. He also said: "The sea route I am drawing now is a road of wealth. Now His Majesty feels that Nanzhao is valuable."
geometry?"
Li Shimin breathed heavily and asked, "How long have you been preparing?"
Zhang Yang raised his head and said: "Six years ago, when the Prince of Persia was going back, I was already making plans in my mind."
"You are so thoughtful?"
"Long-term planning has always been Lishan's style. Your Majesty can also ask the DPRK and China to learn more from us."
"How much should I pay?"
"If Nanzhao is worth 500,000,000 guan, your majesty can pay 200,000,000 guan to buy 40% of it. With the convenience of shipping in the future, the court can get 40% of the profit?"
"The government cannot afford so much money."
"No problem, use the land as a mortgage for thirty years. We are going to build a railway in Lishan, and the railway will be the mortgage." Zhang Yang stood up again, "The DPRK and Lishan will be prosperous together."
"I will give you an answer when I get back."
"Your Majesty has so many capable people at his disposal, so he will definitely be able to come up with a very suitable strategy."
Li Shimin smiled and said: "I really want to chop you into pieces for someone who dares to bargain with the emperor."
Zhang Yang said distressedly: "Your Majesty will not kill the goose to lay the eggs. If the DPRK and Zhong can cooperate with Lishan, the benefits to the DPRK will be immeasurable. Everyone in the world knows that our Lishan has the best reputation, and everyone in the world knows it."
Everyone wants to do business with Lishan."
Li Shimin lowered his eyebrows and once again suppressed the urge to hang him in front of Chengtian Gate.
The emperor was very slow in making decisions. He had to send his decree to the court and let the prime minister and Duke Zhao decide.
Li Shimin asked again: "I want you to build another 6,000 artillery pieces in Lishan."
Zhang Yang smiled and said: "A hundred doors at most, don't even think about one more."
"You are presumptuous!"
"Lishan's productivity is limited."
"I want to build the Daming Palace."
"No! Guanzhong doesn't have that much people power."
Li Shimin took action again.
How many times has this happened... Zhang Xin'an sighed from time to time as she watched her father talking to the emperor.
Zhang Yang looked at the sky and said, "It's already noon. I have to go home for dinner. Say goodbye."
Li Shimin sat there drinking tea, looking straight at his son-in-law's back as he left.
The Emperor's health is getting worse day by day, and His Majesty must live in Lishan to take care of him personally.
Doctor Sun checked his pulse and found that the Emperor was already in his seventies. At such an advanced age, he had not taken good care of his health in the early years.
In this situation, it would not be surprising if Li Yuan passed away in these two days.
"Erlang, stop arguing with Zhang Yang."
"I am not fighting with him for myself, I am fighting with him for the country."
"Sheji." Li Yuan whispered: "How can Sheji be so complicated? What else do you want?"
"then……"
The voice of his words became lower and lower, and as he spoke, the old man lost his voice.
The prince hurriedly stepped forward, felt his breath and heartbeat, and reported, "Your Majesty, you are asleep."
Li Shimin covered his father with a quilt with his own hands.
Li Tai had a look of pain on his face and was speechless.
Li Xiaogong whispered: "That's how he is. Sometimes he falls asleep while eating, and when he wakes up, he doesn't know where he is."
Li Shimin grabbed his father's hand, closed his eyes and whispered, "Have your father's funeral arrangements been arranged?"
Li Xiaogong reported: "The Ministry of Rites and Zongzheng Temple are ready."
In the East Palace, Li Chengqian was busy conferring rewards on Liang Jianfang and other generals. A descendant of the clan named Li Xiaoyi was named the Shaoqing of Zongzheng Temple. From then on, he served in Zongzheng Temple and no longer had to lead troops.
Li Daoyan was dragging his younger brother who had returned from the Western Expedition with a victory, and was running around Chang'an City every day. He almost visited the houses of all the powerful families in Chang'an City. He wanted to find a good marriage for his younger brother.
Li Chengqian listened to Zhao Guogong reporting these trivial matters with a smile on his face. When he heard Zhang Yang resisted the order again, he smiled and said: "Uncle, if he is Gu, no matter how harsh Lishan's request is, Gu will agree to him."
Changsun Wuji stroked his beard and sighed in frustration. On the one hand, he was very satisfied with Zhang Yang's resistance, but on the other hand, he was more worried about His Majesty's current state of mind. He said: "The Emperor's health is getting worse day by day. Dr. Sun from Lishan sent him to
If you get news, it can take as little as three or two days, or as much as half a month."