After many twists and turns, Cao Qian finally connected with Xi Siluo.
Due to geography and climate, almost all Tubo tribes are nomadic and rarely settle in a certain area.
For example, in the ninth year of Dazhong Xiangfu, the former Tubo leader Li Lizun united with many tribes to invade the Song Dynasty. During the march, Li Lizun almost marched with his clan.
In addition to the soldiers, they were also accompanied by slaves responsible for herding.
It is precisely because of this that after the war, Cao Wei was able to capture a large number of cattle, horses and miscellaneous animals.
It was precisely because he lost a large amount of supplies that Li Lizun was defeated by that battle. Not only did he become separated from the tribes, but he also lost the capital to rise again.
Not only Li Lizun, but also the current Tubo leader Wen Buqi is in a similar situation.
Although Wen Buqi built a city in Miaochuan, the area of Miaochuan City was not large, with a circumference of only three miles. Its symbolic significance was far greater than its actual significance.
This time, Zusiluo left Miaochuan City on the pretext of inspecting the pasture.
"I've seen the envoy!"
As soon as the two met, Xisiluo immediately took the initiative to bow to Cao Qian. His posture was very low, very low, and he didn't have the airs of a 'Zanpu' at all.
"Buddha, you're welcome."
In the Tubo language, the Buddha called it "唃" and his son called it "厮宰". In fact, the real name of "唃厮宰" is not "唃厮宰".
His initial name was Qinan Lingwen. Later, after he conquered Tubo, in order to enhance his status, he changed his name to "Zusiluo", which is also "the son of Buddha".
Before this mission, Cao Qian consulted a large amount of information. At the same time, he also listened to the advice of his father, Cao Wei.
Therefore, he did not put on any airs of being a heavenly king, but prepared to discuss friendship with his peers.
Although Zunsiluo is just a puppet now, the puppet is only temporary. With the opponent's bloodline and age, Zunsiluo will come to the stage sooner or later.
Cao Qian thinks so, and Cao Wei thinks so too.
Otherwise, Cao Wei would not have taken the initiative to submit a letter to the court during the Dazhong Xiangfu period, saying that it would be appropriate to be thick and dignified in order to restrain De Ming.
At that time, Li Lizun and Xi Siluo jointly submitted a petition to the Song court, hoping to be recognized by the Song court.
It's a pity that Song Ting didn't pay much attention to Li Lizun at that time.
In other words, there was no time to pay attention to the other party. At that time, Song Ting's attention was all on the Tibetans in the Liugu Department of Liangzhou.
Liangzhou is an important gateway to the Hexi Corridor. Whoever captures Liangzhou can control the main road leading to the Western Regions.
Not only that, Liangzhou's fertile water and soil make it a natural and excellent horse breeding land.
Li Jiqian died on the way to conquer Liangzhou. Until his death, Li Jiqian still coveted this strategic location with rich water and grass.
After Li Deming succeeded to the throne, although Li Deming took the initiative to surrender to the Song Dynasty, he struck hard at the Tibetans in the Liugu tribe of Liangzhou.
Even after repeated defeats, we never gave up on the path of westward expansion.
After all, Liangzhou is too important!
Once Liangzhou is captured, the Xiazhou Li family will have the foundation to establish their business!
The Li family of Xiazhou understood the importance of Liangzhou. As the occupier of Liangzhou, the Tibetan people of the Liugu tribe certainly understood it even more.
In order to resist the frequent invasions of the Xiazhou Li family, the Tibetans of the Liugu Tribe frequently paid tribute to the Song Dynasty.
However, what was obtained in the end was only some nominal support, such as the canonization of the Tibetan leader of the Liugu tribe, and the return of some tea leaves and silk.
From the perspective of the Song Dynasty, the Tibetans of the Liugu tribe who took the initiative were just the 'tool men' to contain the Li family of Xiazhou.
Being canonized is already a great gift!
As for more substantial assistance, sorry, there is none.
After all, there was the Xiazhou Li family between the Song Dynasty and Liangzhou, which was beyond reach.
In addition, the Song Dynasty was also happy to see the Tibetan people in the Liugu tribe fighting with the Li family in Xiazhou. The harder the fight between the two sides, the happier the Song Dynasty was.
The Li family of Xiazhou was trapped in Liangzhou without spending a single soldier.
What's this?
This is the combination of vertical and horizontal!
This is how to unite the Yi people to make summer!
"This place is rough, so please forgive me."
As the person who would unify all the Tubo tribes in the future, although he was not very old now, his long experience as a puppet still taught him a little bit.
Be humble!
From the prime minister to the ordinary soldiers, he can put down his dignity and treat them as equals.
arrogant?
nonexistent!
Originally, Ziansiluo was trying to survive in the cracks. If he still had arrogance, wouldn't he push others further?
Since you are a disciple of the Buddha, you should treat all living beings equally.
It is precisely because of this mentality that Xisiluo can secretly win over a large number of people to follow him.
On the other side, looking at the crouching little boy, Cao Qian suddenly felt a chill in her heart.
This person is terrible!
Maybe the other party can really unify Helong in the future.
The reason why Cao Qian came up with this idea was not only because Xunsiluo could put down her face, but this could also be confirmed by the followers who followed Xunsiluo.
From the moment they met, Cao Qian noticed something.
The look in the eyes of the follower Zunsiluo is very special, especially when he looks at Zunsiluo, the enthusiasm in his eyes is almost beyond words.
Cao Qian even suspected that even if Zushiluo ordered the other party to hang himself, the other party would probably kill her with a smile.
A single fanatic is not scary; what is scary is a group of fanatics.
If Zunsiluo could have thousands, no, even hundreds of such fanatical believers, he would be a force that cannot be ignored.
With these people alone, Xisiluo can gain a foothold among various tribes!
"We can understand that things are urgent."
After saying this, Cao Qian smiled slightly and changed the topic.
"Fozi's Mandarin seems to be very fluent, which is indeed very different from what the young envoy has experienced along the way."
From the moment they met until now, Cao Qian and Xi Siluo have always communicated in Song Dynasty Mandarin.
Considering the environment in which Zusiluo grew up, the fact that the other party could speak Mandarin fluently must have put a lot of thought into it.
"Xiao Wang has admired the prosperity of the Song Dynasty since he was a child. Therefore, Xiao Wang specially found a teacher to learn Mandarin."
As he spoke, Xisiluo paused slightly, and then suddenly made a request.
"Xiao Wang has an unkind request. Can the envoy give me a copy of The Analects of Confucius?"
"In the past, King Zhao Han, the prime minister of the previous dynasty, once said that half of the Analects could rule the world. The young king yearned for it, but unfortunately, he never had the chance to see this book."
"The little envoy should have responded to the request of the Buddha. However, he did not carry the words of the saint with him on this trip."
"When the envoy returns to the court, he will definitely send someone to Miaochuan in person."
In fact, Cao Qian had the complete Analects of Confucius by her side, and it was not a collation of some famous book, so she gave it to Xisiluo without any reluctance.
But it is easy to give a book, but the meaning behind it is not something he can decide on his own.
Giving books to the barbarians often has the meaning of enlightenment.
What kind of Fanyi education is, of course, the Fanyi that has been recognized by the Central Plains Dynasty.
Although the official family has the intention to win over Zunsiluobu, Zunsiluo has not given anything at the moment, but hopes to be 'recognized', which the other party thinks is quite beautiful.