Chapter 256: Driving away tigers and swallowing wolves
Lu Dongzan was about to speak when he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps outside the door. A moment later, a red-faced and tall man walked into the hall, stood up and saluted, "I have an audience with Zanpu."
Songtsen Gampo's face softened slightly and he said: "Brother Sambuza, you are finally back!"
Then he waved to the man, and when the man came to him, he took his hand affectionately and asked him to sit next to him.
Ludongzan also had a smile on his face and said warmly: "Educating all people and practicing writing is indeed great and magnificent, but it is indeed a very labor-intensive thing. Sambuza is lucky to have suffered."
The burly man showed a shy smile with great contrast, and said softly: "It's ridiculous to talk about it. Of course it's harder, but it's hard to help more people practice Tibetan every day. Look.
It is really a pleasure to watch Zanpu's empire become more stable and stronger day by day. Furthermore, what I spend more is on physical strength, which is nothing compared to working hard on Daluo every day.
What about state affairs?"
Songtsen Gampo laughed and said with emotion: "You are all my brothers and sisters, and you are also the heroes of Tubo. Even after ten thousand years, your illustrious achievements still shine in Tubo and are respected and admired by all people!"
This burly man was named Tunmi Sambuza, and he was worshiped as a minister of the imperial court. Like Ludongtsen, he was Songtsen Gampo's absolute trust.
And among the people, his status is even greater than that of Da Lun Lu Dong Zan!
Many years ago, not long after Songtsen Gampo came to the throne, he realized the importance of writing to a nation. Without writing, there would be no way to issue government decrees, no way to write laws, no way to translate Buddhist scriptures, and no way to integrate the entire nation.
It has a long-standing culture.
Therefore, the first thing he did after ascending to the throne was to create Tubo's own writing system.
Tunmi Sangbuza was a local child prodigy when he was very young. Later, he received the courtesy of Songtsen Gampo and became one of the first batch of people sent to Tianzhu to study culture by Songtsen Gampo. When he was fifteen years old, he was worshiped by King Songtsen
Ganbu was ordered to go to Tianzhu to study. He was ordered to lead 16 young Tibetan people, carrying a lot of gold, through the restricted areas of exotic birds and beasts, overcoming the discomfort of the tropical climate, and insisted on going to Tianzhu to visit teachers and friends, and received the karma of the wise lion and Brahman power.
Respect, learn ancient Sanskrit and Indian characters, respect Buddhism, and study Buddhism intensively.
After seven years of hard work studying Sanskrit, grammar, poetics, and Buddhist scriptures, he created Tubo's own writing system after returning to Tubo. Songtsen Gampo's belief and worship of writing were all fulfilled in Tunmi Sambutra, and he was a great influence on the world.
He was extremely favored and trusted by the imperial ministers, second only to the great treatise Lu Dongzan.
It can be said that Tunmi Sambuza was a wise man who was no less intelligent than Ludongzan. However, he devoted all his energy to teaching people how to practice calligraphy and rarely interfered with secular affairs. He was a unique figure in the Tubo dynasty.
He is a solitary person who has no conflicts of interest with all the ministers. He is respected by everyone and has a transcendent status.
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Thonmi Sangbuza had a rough appearance but a delicate personality. He asked with a smile: "I wonder what Zanpu and Da Lun are discussing?"
Songtsen Gampo's smile faded, and Ludongzan had no choice but to explain the matter in detail. At the end, he said: "In my opinion, it would be unwise to start a war with the Tang Dynasty head-on. Now the whole country of the Tang Dynasty is leaning towards the east. The intention was to conquer Goguryeo in one fell swoop, bring that piece of land that had never been surrendered to the Central Plains dynasty into the territory, and achieve the great ambitions of the Tang emperor, so it was inevitably difficult to take care of both in the Western Regions. Now the remnants of the Turks are determined to restore their country, and hope is rekindled in the Western Regions , colluded with the countries in the Western Regions who were unwilling to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, and intended to cut off the Silk Road. What's more, the Arab Empire has begun to conquer the world. The Persian Dynasty has been destroyed, and its prince Yisiai III fled and breathed fire. Rostam and the Arab cavalry were in hot pursuit. The soldiers had already arrived near Suye City. If they took a step further, they would break into the territory of the Anxi Protectorate of the Tang Dynasty. With the strength of the Tang Dynasty and the high morale, how could they do it? Allowing the territory to be invaded by powerful enemies? But the Arabs are so arrogant and desperate, they may not be afraid of the power of the Tang Dynasty, and they may even have the ambition to sweep across the Western Regions, cross the green mountains, and conquer China with their troops!"
Every wrinkle on his thin face was shining, and his eyes were particularly bright and frightening. He said excitedly: "The Western Regions are already in chaos. The Tang Dynasty has no time to look west. The countries in the Western Regions have different thoughts. The Turks are determined to restore their country. The Arab army is pressing down... The war is about to break out, it is inevitable! If my prediction is correct, once the war begins, the Tang Dynasty will be attacked from both sides and will be unable to survive independently. At that time, Tibet may be able to send troops to Congling, cut off the Silk Road, and suppress Khotan with powerful troops. And Shule, then the Tang Dynasty was still going all out to conquer the east, so Zanpu could take advantage of the situation and propose marriage to the Tang Dynasty!"
Songtsen Gampo was refreshed. How could this be a marriage proposal? This was simply door-to-door blackmail!
Tunmi Sambuza even held his hands and laughed: "Either the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty agrees to Tubo's marriage proposal, signs a contract and gives away wealth, and the two countries conclude a good relationship between Qin and Jin, or we, Tubo, simply occupy Congling and cut off the Silk Road, and then look down from above. In the Western Region, you can profit from the melee of all parties at any time and at any time! How wonderful, Da Lun is worthy of being the most intelligent man in Tubo, and his strategy of driving away tigers and devouring wolves is unparalleled in the world!"
Lu Dongzan could not suppress his pride, but he tried his best to be humble and said: "It's just a chance meeting, and it was obtained at the right time. I don't dare to deserve the reputation of a wise man, and I don't dare to deserve it."
In front of Thonmi Sambuza, no matter how conceited he was, he would not dare to claim to be "the most wise man in Tibet"...
Immediately, both of them looked at Songtsan Gampo. No matter how clever the plan was, it was the Tubo Zampo who would ultimately make the decision.
Songtsen Gampo pondered for a long time, still hesitating.
After all, he did not want to start a war with the Tang Dynasty at this time, let alone marry Princess Chizun, who thought that the Princess of Tang Dynasty had come back, but because of this, she snubbed the Niboluo princess, causing a gap between Tubo and the Tianzhu sect, and causing discord within Tubo. , shake their own rule.
Just as he was hesitating, he suddenly heard another sound of footsteps outside the door. A short while later, a short, strong-looking general wearing leather armor strode into the hall. He first saluted and then said in a hurry: "Praise for Qi. Pu, we have just received news that Khan Yi Bi Duo Lu raised an army to rebel against the Tang Dynasty and launched a surprise attack on the army of the Anxi Protectorate of the Tang Dynasty more than a month ago. Khotan, Shule and other countries are ready to move, and they seem to be rebellious!"
This person was Songtsen Gampo’s most respected minister, Chisang Yangdun. Ludongtsen and Thonmi Sangbuza looked at each other, stood up together, bowed to Songtsen Gampo to the ground, and said in unison: “God
Bless you, this opportunity cannot be missed, and please Zanpu make a decision quickly!"
What else can I say about Songtsen Gampo?
All situations have been analyzed thoroughly by these two people, national affairs have a clear understanding of the pros and cons, and the pros and cons are clear. If he is still wavering and indecisive at this moment, then he is no longer the great leader of Tubo, Songtsan Gampo who roams the plateau!
Immediately he stood up suddenly and said loudly: "Pass my order, gather fifty thousand soldiers and horses, commanded by Chisang Yangdun, and immediately send troops to Congling to suppress Khotan, Shule and other countries. Pay close attention to the Western Turks, Arabian and Tang armies."
You must not start a war without authorization before my orders!"
"Here!"
Chisang Yangton looked excited and responded to the order with a bang.
Immediately, Songtsan Gampo turned to Ludongtsan, stepped forward, bowed and saluted, and said with emotion: "I still have to go to the trouble of having a long discussion. I will travel thousands of miles and travel across mountains and rivers to Chang'an again to inform the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty of my sincerity.
No matter what, we demand that the marriage be successful! The descendants of Tubo will remember this great story and never forget it!"
Lu Dongzan did not dare to accept the gift, so he stood up and prostrated on the ground, saying solemnly: "How dare you accept the great gift of Zanpu? Lu Dongzan's duty lies in the mountains and rivers, and he is bound to do it! This time he went to Chang'an, even if he went through fire and water, he still had to achieve success.
The two countries have formed an alliance and asked Zanpu to marry the Princess of the Tang Dynasty!"
Tunmi Sangbuza also bowed deeply and praised Ludong: "It's a long journey, so I hope Da Lun will take care of himself. I'll prepare highland barley wine in Luoshu City, waiting for Da Lun's triumphant day, so we can get drunk together.
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Since ancient times, it has been difficult to travel and reach the sky.
Tubo is located on a plateau, with dense mountains and river valleys. The journey from Chang'an to Chang'an is no less than thousands of miles. Along the way, there are barren mountains and rivers in the Gobi Desert. Even if there is a large army accompanying him to protect him, for the getting older Lu Dongzan, it is nothing less than a hellish experience.
If you are not careful, you will die halfway.
Heading to Chang'an, I almost risked my life!
How can we not show our respect?
Immediately, Songtsen Gampo issued an order to gather 50,000 soldiers and horses, commanded by Chisang Yangdun, and marched straight into Congling to attack the countries in the Western Regions, ready to go and sold at a price.