Lu Dongzan has always been afraid of the Tang Dynasty. What's more, he is now pushed out of Luoche City and far away from the center of Tubo power. He has to rely on the support of the Tang Dynasty to lead his family to take root in Qinghai Lake. How can he still have the ability to conquer the Tang Dynasty?
Land? And he also understood Pei Xingjian's purpose of coming. After the Turks, Xue Yantuo, Goguryeo, and Tuguhun were destroyed one after another, everyone in the Tang Dynasty regarded Tubo as the most powerful enemy in the future. If they could encourage the Gar family to provoke Tubo
In the civil war, no matter whether Talu Dongtsen counterattacks Luoche to seize the Tubo power, or Songtsen Gampo defeats the Gar family from a high position, both sides will suffer losses, and the beneficiary will be the Tang Dynasty. But now, the Gar family is actually not
He didn't have much choice. He didn't want to surrender to the Tang people, but he had to rely on the power of the Tang people to resist Luoche City. In case Songtsen Gampo finished integrating the nobles and lords of Luoche City,
, to stabilize the rear, the iron cavalry under the banner will inevitably swoop down from the plateau.
Without the support of the Tang people, the Gar family could only become the fans under the iron heel of Songtsen Gampo.
The Gar family needed the support of the Tang people far more urgently than the Tang people needed the Gar family to resist the iron hoof of Tibet.
Pei Xingjian looked elegant and asked with a smile: "Just ask for anything the Gar family needs. As long as it is available in the Tang Dynasty, we will not be stingy."
Lu Dongzan's eyebrows were very long, and the tail of his eyebrows drooped down to make his eyes appear triangular. His eyes flickered: "What if I want those firearms?" Firearms were the basis for the Tang army to dominate the world. If the Tubo people had firearms, they would definitely be able to fight with them.
During the First Battle of the Tang Dynasty, Pei Xingjian was still smiling brightly, contrary to his expectations: "The muskets are not good enough, and the output is too small, even the Tang army can't."
There is a large amount of equipment, and artillery is even more unthinkable. It’s not that I’m reluctant to give it, but I really don’t have it… but Zhentian Lei can do it.”
Lu Dongzan's eyes widened: "Really?"
Pei Xingjian nodded: "It's true!" The secret of firearms lies not only in the formula of gunpowder, but also in the craftsmanship of casting. Lu Dongzan had neither, so even if he was given some firearms, there would be no trouble. Although the Gar family was one of the top tycoons in Tubo,
tribe, but with
Songtsan Gampo is still weak in comparison. Having firearms can also increase the combat power of the Gar family and consume more of Songtsen Gampo's strength.
Lu Dongzan was silent for a while and sighed: "Did the Tang Dynasty really think that the Gar family would have a battle with Luoxucheng?"
Pei Xingjian shook his head: "To fight or not to fight is not something that the people of the Tang Dynasty can decide, but there are only friends on the border of the Tang Dynasty, not enemies."
How can you allow others to snore on the side of the couch? Either you become a friend and get help from the Tang Dynasty to attack the enemy, or you become an enemy and the Tang Dynasty will find friends to attack you.
Lu Dongzan looked sad and was silent for a long time. From the moment he saw Pei Xingjian coming to Fuqi City, he knew the determination of the Tang Dynasty. The arrival of such a promising and powerful figure in Fuqi City in person meant that
The patience of Datang has been exhausted, leaving Karma
The Er family does not have many choices. To put it mildly, "It is not the Tang Dynasty that can decide whether to fight or not to fight." In fact, the Gar family is sandwiched between Luoche City and the Tang Dynasty, and there is no choice at all. Either fight with Luoche.
These cities merge into one, swooping over Helan from a high position
Shankou invaded the Hexi Corridor, or attacked Luoche City with the help of Tang Dynasty.
There are only these two ways.
No matter which one you choose, it means huge risks, enough to destroy the entire Gar family.
Even Lu Dongzan, known as "the most wise man in Tubo", was at a loss when faced with such a dead situation.
"This is a serious matter, let me think about it." "Sorry, now the big food country is coveting the East and is ready to make a move. That madman Mu'awiya may use all his country's power to invade the Anxi Protectorate at any time. We must solve it before then.
The threat of the Hexi Corridor, no time to give
You think about it. After I return to Hexi, either countless grains and ordnance will enter Fuqi City to support me, or tens of thousands of well-equipped cavalry will rush out of Helan Pass to fight you to the death. You can only choose one of the two."
The Gar family blocked the Tibetan cavalry at Qinghai Lake for the Tang Dynasty and ensured the safety of the Hexi Corridor. This was what the Tang Dynasty wanted to see. However, the Gar family worked tirelessly to draw blood from the Tang Dynasty to strengthen themselves, which was against the interests of the Tang Dynasty.
The weak Gar family is a shield, while the strong Gar family may become a threat.
Lu Dongzan's eyes flashed fiercely: "Why would the Tang Dynasty be so aggressive and not give the Gar family a way to survive?"
No matter what the choice is, either against the cavalry of Luoche City or against the Tang army armed to the teeth, even if the Gar family survives in the end, countless of their descendants will surely fall down and stain the land red with blood.
Is this the fate of the weak?
Cannon fodder used in games between powerful countries?
Unwilling to give in! Pei Xingjian refused to give in: "Before your Gar family has paid any price, how can the Tang Dynasty believe that you will be friendly and good neighbors instead of wolves, tigers and leopards? There has never been anything for nothing in this world, and I want Datang's assistance.
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If you insist on it, you have to give the corresponding things in exchange. There is no other way. Because every grain of rice, every piece of cloth, and every piece of iron in the Tang Dynasty is a tax for hundreds of millions of people. Who can
I don’t dare to waste these in vain.”
Lu Dongzan's face was ashen, his lips moved, and his tone was low: "But how can Datang guarantee that it will always support the Gar family to the end?"
He is afraid of starting a war with Luoche City; but if the Tang Dynasty breaks the contract midway, he is even more afraid! At present, the situation can still be maintained, but once the war begins, it will not end until the soldiers of the Gar family attack the plateau and attack Luoche City.
, but Tang Dynasty suddenly withdrew all aid. At that time, the Gar family called Tiantian Bu
In response, the ground is not working, what can I do? Pei Xingjian sat on his knees, with his hands on his legs, his upper body slightly leaning forward, his eyes sharp and sharp: "As I said, you have no choice. Every country on the border of the Tang Dynasty
, either a friend of the Tang Dynasty or an enemy of the Tang Dynasty.
Which one do you want to be?"
Lu Dongzan closed his eyes in pain.
No matter which one you want to be, you must go to war with Tubo, otherwise the Tang Dynasty will first concentrate on annihilating the Gar family, obtain Fuqi City, and then rely on Helan Mountain to deal with Tubo.
As for whether the Tang Dynasty will provide assistance to the end, or whether it will withdraw halfway and leave the Gar family on the plateau, it can only depend on the conscience of the Tang Dynasty. However, in recent years, the Tang Dynasty has consistently advocated that "the interests of the empire are above all else."
, face, reputation, conscience, etc. are worthless in the face of the interests of the empire. If the Gar family and Tubo, who are both harmed by lose-lose, conform to the Tang Dynasty's border policy,
strategy, then they would retreat without hesitation when it was time to retreat, leaving the Gar family on the plateau to face Songtsen Gampo's army alone.
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Pei Xingjian walked very gracefully, his broad robes and thick belt were galloping on his horse, his clothes and sleeves were fluttering in the wind like a fairy, and he had the perfect temperament of a child of a noble family.
Lu Dongzan in Fuqi City fell into a long cough, his face turned red like blood, and he almost coughed out his internal organs...
"Father, are you feeling better?" The eldest son Zan Xiruo sent Pei Xingjian away. After returning to the city, he discovered something was wrong with his father. He quickly stepped forward and patted his father on the back to cheer him up. Just as he was about to call a doctor, Lu Dongzan raised his hand.
Stop: "No need to make a fuss, it's just a temporary distraction
, How can those witch doctors cure diseases? They just made some talismans and burned them to ashes for me to drink. On the contrary, they made people panic. At this critical moment, they made sure no one knew about my illness."
Having said this, I felt more and more regretful and regretful about not being able to get married back then. With the strength of Tubo back then, once it succeeded in getting married to the Tang Dynasty, it could confidently ask the Tang Dynasty for dowry in various aspects of agriculture, smelting, medicine, etc.
With talented people, Tubo will surely dominate the plateau and its national power will skyrocket.
There is not even a doctor who is proficient in medicine in the country, so when you are sick, you can only use the ashes of plants and trees?
One wrong step after another, and watching the fate of the country slip away before his eyes, how could Lu Dongzan not feel depressed and regretful?
After taking a sip of water, Lu Dongzan finally calmed down and gasped: "Be prepared. As soon as the food, ordnance, and firearms that the Tang Dynasty promised to assist are in place, we will start a battle against Luoxe City and attack the plateau."
Although he was outside the door during the negotiation just now and did not know the details, he was not surprised by Lu Dongzan's decision. Caught between two powerful countries, it was impossible to have both sides. He could only choose one side and follow it.
Compared to
Luoxue City, where the Hengar family is immortal, and the more powerful Tang Dynasty are obviously better choices.
Zan Xiruo shook his head and said hesitantly: "What the people of the Tang Dynasty hope most is that we and Luoxue City will both suffer losses and that we can no longer threaten the foothills of Helan Mountain. If Pei Xingjian swears by it today, he may not add insult to injury in the future."
Lu Dongzan panted violently again, grabbed the eldest son's hand, and said with earnest eyes: "You must remember, no matter what happens after this battle, you must take your brothers, nephews, and all your sons and nephews to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, and be loyal to the Tang Dynasty for all your life!"
"Zan Xiruo was shocked: "How can this happen? Although our Gar family is unlucky, it has a strong foundation. Even if its strength is weak for a while, as long as it can slow down, it can still run rampant in Tubo and look down upon the Tang Dynasty!
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"Shit!" Lu Dongzan cursed loudly, causing another fit of coughing. After a long time, he said: "Stop wishful thinking. The final outcome of the Gar family sandwiched between the two countries can only be turned into powder and ashes. If you want to destroy the blood,
Handed down
, they can only submit to the Tang Dynasty. The people of the Tang Dynasty have the ambition to dominate the world and look down upon the eight wastelands. They don't care about their family origin and bloodline. As long as they have talents, they can be used for them. Only in the Tang Dynasty can the Gar family continue." Zan Xiruo.
His wisdom is only a little bit worse than that of his father. Now he understands Lu Dongzan's painstaking efforts and agrees with Lu Dongzan's vision and determination. However, he is young after all. His blood boils in his heart and his resentment skyrockets. He says in a hateful voice: "But even if
like
Therefore, there is no need to use the lives of the children of my Gar family to make this declaration to win the trust of the Tang people, right?" A war that he knew was bound to fail pushed the children of the family into an abyss of eternal destruction, just for the direct children of the Gar family.
Completely gaining the trust of the Tang Dynasty and integrating into the Tang Dynasty was difficult for him to accept for a while.