Chapter 1879 The most appropriate method is naturally to hit one and appease one
And his opponent, Songtsen Gampo, the leader of the Tubo Kingdom, is definitely a resourceful veteran.
The two of them were like a wild boar facing a hunter who knew how to use tools. The fate was obvious.
Songtsen Gampo, the leader of the Tubo Kingdom, first tried to attack Zhangxiong several times but failed. Then he changed his mind and decided to marry his sister to Li Mixia in order to ease the relationship between Tubo and Zhangxiong.
In fact, his sister was asked to divide and dismantle the many forces in Shang Shung's country. In the end, Tubo's sister Princess Saimaga and the traitors of Shang Shung's country were the internal collaborators.
While the army of Shang Shung Kingdom was outside, they suddenly attacked the Shang Shung Palace located on the bank of Dangra Yumcuo Lake.
He captured the unprepared Li Mixia alive and used the leader of the Xiangxiong Kingdom as a hostage, forcing the Xiangxiong Kingdom to surrender to Tubo and become its vassal.
Only then did Cheng Chubi realize that this incident actually happened not long ago, but there was no news about it in Datang.
It is enough to show how lagging Datang's intelligence work is. Well... maybe the staff of the Ministry of War and other related agencies are aware of it.
But Cheng Sanlang didn't know, well, it's typical to stand and talk without back pain.
It is precisely because of the relevant plots he has collected, coupled with the history he is familiar with.
As the saying goes, combining experience with practice, after he had an idea that day, his bold idea was to write multiple articles.
Publish it to the "Chang'an Xunbao" in Datang, which occupies the commanding heights of public opinion.
The actual print run of this "Chang'an Xunbao" has reached nearly 300,000 copies per issue, with distribution points all over the Yellow River and north and south of the Yangtze River.
As long as these articles could be published in the "Chang'an Xunbao", a raging public opinion would definitely form in the Tang Dynasty and the public.
Although Cheng Sanlang was not sure what kind of results this wave of public opinion would bring, it would definitely be beneficial to Datang.
And maybe Uncle Li read the newspaper and kept the news and well-founded analysis in his mind. Well, he would definitely be shaken by the idea of getting married, and he might even kill Na Ludongzan.
Not necessarily.
After all, according to the history that Cheng Chubi is familiar with, Songtsen Gampo did not seem to have a long life. He died of illness not many years after marrying Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty.
As a result, Lu Dongzan and his son became powerful officials in Tubo. To be honest, it would have been better if Lu Dongzan and his son were not capable people.
But it happened that both father and son were capable people who were down-to-earth and willing to work. As a result, in the Tang Dynasty, after the wise Uncle Li passed away.
After the ninth or tenth prince ascended the throne, the Tang Dynasty gradually lost control of the Western Regions, and it seems that it was not until the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty.
Only then did they regain control of the Silk Road from Tibet.
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In the Wencheng Hall, all the important officials of the Tang Dynasty gathered here, but at this moment, the expressions of the important military officials were obviously unhappy.
The expression of His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was not much better, but Li Shimin knew very well that these powerful officials were eager to make contributions.
Only war is the place where they can show off their talents and show off their abilities.
But the problem is that as the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, of course he cannot have the same vision as those powerful ministers. What he needs to consider is the overall situation.
The Tang Dynasty could indeed launch two wars at the same time, but this was done in order to win.
The power required will inevitably have a great impact on the production and life of the people under the rule of the Tang Dynasty in the next few years.
If you only deal with one enemy, Xue Yantuo, and appease the other one, you will often have conflicts with the Tang Dynasty.
But at least, since the other party has come to propose marriage, at least it is impossible for him to fall out with Datang in the short term, so that Datang can use all its strength to suppress Xue Yantuo and his gang.
All the civil servants had relief written all over their faces. Fortunately, they all tried to persuade His Majesty, for the sake of the peace of the Tang Dynasty and the long-term stability of the Tang Dynasty.
Never face two enemies at the same time in this unfavorable situation.
The most appropriate method is to fight one and appease the other. Only in this way can Datang be able to calmly deal with the opponent.
"Alright, gentlemen, next, let's implement the agreed regulations.
Everything that Xue Yantuo has was given to me by the Tang Dynasty, but now, they are greedy and want more."
"Then we, the Tang Dynasty, must let them understand the consequences of provoking our country, the Tang Dynasty."
When he said the last sentence, Li Shimin's deep voice was like the roar of a huge ancient beast, which made people feel heart-stopping.
All the important civil and military officials saluted Li Shimin and agreed in unison.
After bidding farewell to His Majesty, Cheng Yaojin walked out of Wencheng Hall facing the snow and wind with a face full of displeasure.
The expressions of the important military officials of the Tang Dynasty around them were not much better, but in their hearts, everyone was secretly encouraging themselves.
After all, although you cannot have two enemies at the same time, your Majesty just wants to raise a large army to attack Xue Yantuo.
To fight one, it would require veterans like them who have been tested in the battlefield.
Therefore, before Your Majesty has selected a candidate, anyone may become the commander in chief of the army to conquer Xue Yantuo.
However, Cheng Yaojin was really not happy. Whether he could become the commander-in-chief of the expedition against Xue Yantuo was another question.
But his own Sanlang has already agreed to Jiangxia King Li Daozong and his future daughter-in-law, Princess Jinyang.
He will try to prevent His Majesty from getting married, but now, His Majesty has made up his mind, which gives Cheng Yaojin, his kind father, a headache.
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Watching my own Saburo become the kind of person who breaks his promises and gets fat, it's really, alas...
Li Ji, an old driver, came to the side, bumped Cheng Yaojin with his elbow and muttered.
"I said, Lao Cheng, why are you sighing? Do you think you have no chance of being chosen by His Majesty this time?"
Hearing this, General Cheng's eyes bulged. "Young lady's nonsense, Old Cheng, I have a great chance, but, alas..."
"Anyway, I, Old Cheng, feel that those Tibetan people are really annoying, so we shouldn't let them go."
"If we get married, and they continue to toss around Jiannan Road, won't they ruin the reputation of Datang?"
"Our Tang Dynasty has never been afraid of foreign enemies. The Turks, Tuyuhun, and later Gaochang dared to attack our Tang Dynasty, but they were all reduced to disgrace."
"But when we got to Tubo, they provoked me, the Tang Dynasty, over and over again, and now they sent people to ask me, the Tang Dynasty, to marry a princess. Hmph..."
"Yes, but those guys are all chattering there one by one. I advise Your Majesty to be patient and prevent Tibet from taking action when we, the Tang Dynasty, deal with Xue Yantuo."
While speaking, all the civil and military personnel left the palace. At this moment, Li Shimin, who was staying in Wencheng Hall, looked so entangled and embarrassed...