Lingzhou. The Governor's Palace, the living room.

The Tibetan Gyatso looked at Zhang Xuan calmly, and suddenly smiled, "Why did the Metropolitan Governor say this?" If His Royal Highness the Second Prince of my family is not sincere, how could he let His Royal Highness come to Lingzhou at great risk, and meeting the Metropolitan Governor ♀ has already explained the sincerity of the second prince. And the sincerity of the Metropolitan Governor has not yet been seen in the next place. ”

Zhang Xuan looked at Gyatso quietly, his eyes flickering slightly.

He smiled and waved his hand, "What is the sincerity of this official, Prince Stanley should know it." Okay, we don't need to hide it, in the eyes of this official, you are the prince of Tibet, Stanley! ”

Gyatso was suddenly startled, his whole body was shocked, he suddenly raised his head and stared at Zhang Xuan tightly with an incredible look, and only after a long time did he say in a low voice, "What does the Metropolitan Governor mean by this, I don't quite understand it. ”

"Yes, or no? If Prince Stanley is in person, we can continue to talk. If not, you can go back. Go back and tell Prince Stanley that the stakes are very high, and the official does not trust anyone, and does not want to make trouble, so he can only talk to him face-to-face. ”

A playful smile appeared on the corner of Zhang Xuan's mouth.

Gyatso let out a sigh, his expression changed for a moment, and he suddenly lowered his voice and said, "The Metropolitan Governor is really an extraordinary king, it is Stanley, I don't know how the Metropolitan Governor can see that this king is Stanley?" ”

As he spoke, Stanley took out a golden arrow from his bosom that confirmed his identity.

Zhang Xuan smiled, glanced at it, and laughed.

"It's actually quite simple. I don't know much about His Royal Highness Stanley, let alone meet him. It's just a feeling. ”

"As a retainer, your clothes are too luxurious, and your bearing is too reserved to make people feel different. From the moment you entered the door, I could see that you were by no means a retainer≥ not a prince of Stanley, but also a Tibetan magnate. Zhang Xuan said indifferently, and glanced at the satin shirt worn by Stanley.

He is a man in two lives, good at observing words and feelings, looking at problems very delicately and thoroughly, and will not let go of any details. Stanley's dress and demeanor, especially his lofty bearing, are by no means something that can be possessed by a servant.

You can't pretend to be something. Therefore, Zhang Xianchai side, this person's eight achievements are made up by Stanley.

Thinking about it, what he wanted to discuss with Zhang Xuan was a big matter, how could he rest assured if he didn't come in person?

"When I first entered the territory of the Tang Dynasty, there were many inconveniences," the king therefore concealed his identity and asked the governor of the capital to forgive him. Seeing that his identity was recognized, Stanley simply stopped hiding it and generously admitted it.

"Where to speak, this official can understand. If this official sneaks into Tibet, he will be like a prince. Okay, since we're honest with each other, let's just say a few words from my confidants. ”

Zhang Xuan smiled and said softly, "Prince Stanley wants the throne of Tubo, and what the official needs is peace and friendship between Tang and Tibet," as long as Prince Stanley is willing to promise that after ascending to the throne in the future, he will no longer send troops and horses to attack me, and the border west of the Longshuo River will open up trade between the two countries, and I will cooperate with the prince to stage this big drama and leave Trisong Dezan in the Tang Dynasty forever." ”

"Or, get rid of it!" Zhang Xuan's voice became a little cold.

Stanley's eyes flickered, and he arched his hand, "If this king can inherit the throne of Zampu, he will submit to the Tang Dynasty and the governor of the capital, and there will be no more two hearts." ”

Of course, it's too early to say that. , what the king needs to know is how the governor of Dadu can leave my brother in the Tang Dynasty and not return to Tibet? As far as this king knows, my brother is now the captain of the Tang Dynasty, and the major affairs of Tang Fan and his relatives have become a foregone conclusion, how dare the governor of the capital attack him? Stanley stared at Zhang Xuan with blazing eyes, as if he wanted to discern something from Zhang Xuan's expression.

The promise of peace in Tangbo is just an illusory thing, Stanley said casually. And for Zhang Xuan, this is just the beginning of a topic, how can he believe in the promise of the Tubo people.

The Tibetan people only have interests in their eyes, not loyalty.

Zhang Xuan used this as a pretense, but it was just a false shot.

"It's not complicated. As long as Prince Stanley returns to China and provokes a Tang Bo war as soon as possible, this official will have enough reasons to detain Chi Song Dezan in my Tang Dynasty for life, and then cancel Tang Bo and his relatives. ”

Zhang Xuan Huoran got up and pointed to the military map hanging on the wall, "Prince Stanley, Tang Fan is bounded by Chiling, and tea and horses are in the market. If Prince Stanley can provoke the Tibetan army to cross the Chiling Mountains and feint to attack our Tang Prefecture and Qinghai line, this official can act cheaply. ”

"Of course, this battle is an act, and Prince Stanley restricts the Tubo army and horses not to cross the Qinghai line, and don't hurt and plunder the border people of our Tang Dynasty. If the Tubo army and horses cross Qinghai, the official will lead the demon army to cross the Chiling Mountains and enter the cities of the Tubo king's court and ‖Luo, mobilize the soldiers and horses of Jiannan and Hexi to attack Tubo in three ways, and swear not to give up if the Tubo is stirred up! ”

,...... "This is the advice of this official, and it is also a good word, do you want Prince Stanley to think twice and act cautiously?" "The name of the hiwaki

Zhang Xuan's voice was cold, and it could even be said that there was a hint of coldness. He can't help but say ugly things to the front, and the Tubo people are untrustworthy and unreliable.

Stanley frowned, "Tang Fan is friendly, and he is currently making peace, how can Xiao Wang provoke a war in Tang Fan?" Metropolitan Governor, this matter is a little embarrassing for Stanley, Stanley is afraid that he will not be able to do it. After all, this king has no substantial military power≈ and there is not a single soldier under him. ”

"Prince Stanley's men really don't have a single soldier? The official heard that the prince of Stanley was in control of the Bowo cavalry, one of the eight iron horsemen of Tibet, with a total of more than 20,000 soldiers and horses. If you add the slaves and domestic soldiers of the prince of Stanley, it is not surprising that there are 30,000 soldiers and horses, right? ”

"Do you still need a reason for Tubo to attack the Tang Dynasty? For so many years, you have been harassing our Datang border, and the wars have been frequent, as long as Prince Stanley finds a way to mobilize a group ≤of soldiers and horses to feint against Qinghai, the next big drama will be starring this official. As for how His Royal Highness the Prince will do it, that's the Prince's business. ”

"However, in the opinion of this official, the prince has not been plotting for the throne of Tibet for a day, and if he wants to say that there is no arrangement, this official will never believe it. If Tri Song Detsen returns to Tibet, with Tri Song Detsen's prestige and means, not only will you have no hope for the throne, but your life will also be worthless..." ”

When Lang Zhu heard this, his face changed.

"If this official is the prince of Stanley, he will take a risk. Prince Stanley mobilized his troops and horses to march into Chiling, feinted to attack Qinghai, and then you and I fought a virtual battle. Subsequently, Prince Stanley led his army back to Luoqi City, and in the name of protecting the royal court, he directly forced the palace to succeed the king of Tubo..." ”

"Prince Stanley, we in the Tang Dynasty only have a saying, the so-called big things are not informal, in the case of Prince Stanley, if you don't do it, it will be difficult to inherit the throne and your life will be difficult to protect."

Stanley took a breath of cool air, lowered his voice and said angrily, "The Metropolitan Governor is instigating Stanley's rebellion, and he deserves to be punished, it is simply unreasonable!" ”

"I'm afraid the real purpose of the Metropolitan Governor is to instigate the rebellion of this king, bow up the civil strife in Tibet, and then the Tang army will take advantage of the situation to wave down and capture my Tubo territory. The Metropolitan Governor is really a good means, good for profit, so ruthless! How can this king allow the Metropolitan to succeed? ”

Zhang Xuan pretended to be stunned and said indifferently, "Prince Stanley is too worried, how can this official have such a thought." Moreover, even if this official has this ambition and the territory of Tibet is vast, he will not be able to defend it if he invades Tibet with the strength of my Longshuo. In the end, it will cost the people and money, and in the end, we must retreat without a fight. How could this be done? ”

Zhang Xuan secretly said in his heart, just to let you understand Lao Tzu's ambition. But even if you understand, there is nothing you can do. As long as you want the throne, you have to do what Lao Tzu said, and obediently be walked by Lao Tzu's nose.

This is the only chance to cut off Trisong Detsen÷ Fan Zampu is seriously ill, if he lets Trisong Detsen return to Tibet, it will not be long before he will inherit the position of Zampu, and at that time, the nasal column will be a dead end.

It is impossible for Trisong Detsen to allow a half-brother who has been eyeing the Khan throne for many years to live, burying a huge hidden danger to his power.

Stanley had no choice but to take risks.

This can be seen from the fact that he did not hesitate to come to Lingzhou in person. And it is precisely because of this that Zhang Xuan fine-tuned his thinking, that is, he wanted to force Stanley.

"At present, it is a good opportunity for Prince Stanley to rise up÷ tens of thousands of Tibetan troops are gathering on the front line of Hezhou, preparing to meet the peace team of Trisong Detsen and Princess Wanchun. Prince Stanley raised troops at this time, which can be said to be the right time and place, and they all accounted for it. ”

"As for Trisong Detsen, this official can tell Prince Stanley that the current team of the Harmony is still far away, and it will be two months before it reaches Lingzhou, and there will be a lot of delay ♀ in Lingzhou, so there will be plenty of time for Prince Stanley."

"That's all the official says, where to go, it is up to Prince Stanley to decide for himself."

Stanley was silent with a gloomy face.

Periphery of Yanzhou. Xue Degui, the eunuch sent by Li Yu, frowned and groaned, when he left Beijing, Li Heng repeatedly instructed that this secret letter must be handed over to Zhang Xuan in person, and it must not be handed over to others.

Unexpectedly, he ran a long way, but he didn't see Zhang Xuan, and Zhang Xuan actually entered Longshuo in advance.

Xue Degui hesitated for a long time before he frowned and waved his hand at Xiang Chong, "Lord Feng, the stakes are very high, His Royal Highness the Prince of the Prison Kingdom has repeatedly instructed our family to meet Governor Zhang Dadu, since Governor Zhang is not in the army, then our family will change the route and go to Lingzhou." "A long way to go, it's a headache!" ”

When he rushed to the arch, he arched his hand and smiled, "It's okay." Then, it's hard for my father-in-law. Do you want to let the lower officials send a few soldiers to escort your father-in-law all the way to Lingzhou? ,,

Xue Degui nodded arrogantly, "Okay, very good." Our family is on an errand for His Royal Highness the Prince of the Prison State, but there can be no mistakes, this Lingzhou Road is far away, and our family does not know the path, so it is good to take a few soldiers over. “