"Yes, so the first thing we do when we march to Chengdu Fulu is to turn our disadvantages into advantages. Then, it's time for us to actually confront the Tubo clan."
Shen Tang said calmly.
"Since the local tribes have secretly united with Tubo, it is obvious that there is an exchange of interests.
In this case, it is not easy to change the situation.
As long as this cannot be changed, everything else is just talk."
Xin Qiji frowned and said.
“It’s normal for the two of them to join forces and have interests related to each other.
And, we can try to guess.
So what did the local tribes see in Tubo?
The benefits that Tubo could bring to them were not necessarily greater than those of the Song Dynasty.
After all, in recent years, the Supreme Emperor and His Majesty have taken great care of the local tribes in Chengdu Prefecture.
If this Chengdu Mansion Road is really occupied by the Tubo tribe and makes them fall under the control of the Tubo tribe, this should not be their original intention."
"Everyone knows that the Tubo people are ferocious and cruel. It is impossible for them to betray the Song Dynasty on this point."
"So, the reason why they unite with Tibet is probably not simple."
Shen Tang said quietly.
"It is neither seeking to establish itself nor taking refuge.
Then, it is very likely that they want to be independent. At least, it is more in their interests to have stronger local control.
Therefore, for this purpose, they secretly united with the Tubo tribe and allowed them to invade Chengdu.
In their view, the Tubo tribe and the Song Dynasty were two tigers fighting each other. After these two behemoths competed against each other, they had enough confidence to propose conditions to the Song Dynasty."
"Aren't they afraid of attracting wolves into their homes?"
Bian Xi asked in confusion.
Shen Tang shook his head, "First of all, although the Song Dynasty is slightly weaker, it is difficult to know whether it will win or lose in a fight with Tubo.
The most likely situation is that both sides suffer losses.
Secondly, Chengdu Fulu is the foundation of these local tribes. Their strength cannot be underestimated, and they are also familiar with the geographical advantages.
In this case, all it takes is careful planning to put the Song Dynasty and Tubo in a confrontation without easily deciding the outcome.
The reason why we suffered heavy losses in the first place should be to give Tubo a reassurance. Secondly, this is the mainland of the Song Dynasty after all, and they must also lean towards Tubo."
"According to my speculation, if this war continues, no matter who comes forward, there will be no rapid defeat like before.
After all, if the Song Dynasty really suffered heavy losses and directly negotiated peace with the Tubo tribes, or even ceded the Chengdu Prefecture Road to the Tubo, then the interests of these local tribes could not be guaranteed."
After hearing Shen Tang's words, everyone nodded thoughtfully.
"So, what should we do?"
Xin Qiji asked Shen Tang.
"The first thing we have to do is naturally break up the alliance between the two parties."
Shen Tang said in response.
"It's not easy to break their union, isn't it?
After all, they have already cooperated with each other, and even if we are plotting secretly, both parties will probably not easily fall into the trap."
Xin Qiji asked puzzledly.
Shen Tang nodded, "This is natural, so we don't need to plot secretly, we can directly use it to make things better."
"First of all, as the general of the Western Expedition, I convey the order. After we enter Chengdu, anyone who can kill a Tibetan soldier can trade his head with us in exchange for a piece of silver. A Tibetan soldier's head. I can give you a price of fifty taels, but I don’t believe that anyone will not be tempted.”
"hiss!"
Shen Tang's words made several people present take a deep breath.
Fifty taels of silver is definitely not a small amount.
Even for an ordinary family, these fifty taels are enough to bring about earth-shaking changes in their lives.
Just like when Shen Tang first came to this world, his first income was only sixty taels of silver, but it had already brought great changes to his and Liu Xiangling's lives.
And the price you have to pay in exchange for these silver coins is just to take the risk of killing a Tibetan soldier.
"But since there is a secret connection between the two of them, will they be fooled?
Those tribe leaders should be able to control the tribesmen and prevent them from acting rashly."
Bian Xi said.
Shen Tang smiled slightly, "In the entire Chengdu Fulu Road, there are dozens of local tribes, and there are even more members of their tribes.
These clan leaders can control one or two, but can they also control everyone?
Money moves people's hearts. Faced with this terrifying reward, all it takes is one person to be tempted and take action, and our goal will be achieved.
As long as there are a few incidents of local tribesmen attacking and killing Tibetan soldiers, the two sides will definitely arouse suspicion."
"Besides, fifty taels is not a small amount.
A person's head is fifty taels, what about a hundred?
If it is one thousand, it means fifty thousand taels of silver.
This quantity may be attractive even to some small tribes.
Although there are many local tribes, it is precisely because of this that they will never be united.
All we need to do is to make some people think and arouse mutual suspicion."
"still have a question!"
Bian Xi nodded, "The commander-in-chief is right, fifty taels a piece is indeed not a small amount.
Will Your Majesty agree to spend so much money?"
"First, the Tubo tribal army is not weak. It is not easy for local tribes or even individual individuals to attack and kill Tubo soldiers.
Moreover, if this kind of thing really starts, the Tubo tribe will take precautions, making this thing even more difficult.
Therefore, there will not be a lot of money expenditure.
After all, even if there are 10,000 heads, it is only 500,000.
Even if I take out the money by myself, it will not be difficult."
Shen Tang's words made a few people blink, but they didn't doubt it at all.
I think back then, Shao Muyu could spend a million taels of silver in a single battle at Tongbai Mountain. If it was hundreds of thousands of taels, it really wouldn't be a big problem for Shen Tang.
Furthermore, there is more than just Shao Muyu behind Shen Tang.
Although the princess of the Kingdom of Jin did not mention anything about dowry, as the most beloved princess of the Kingdom of Jin, she would be short of money?
It's impossible even if you think about it.
With such women behind Shen Tang, Shen Tang would not worry about a mere few hundred thousand taels of silver.
However, I am afraid that this kind of thing can only be done by Shen Tang.
Otherwise, let alone them, even Zhang Jun would have a hard time coming up with so much money.
After all, there is only one Shao family in the entire Jiangnan, right?