Sonam Sangpo looked at Liang Yanwu with some strangeness: "Liang Xianggong is threatening Tubo, but it seems that Liang Xianggong's threat method is not quite reasonable, and now the Ming army is definitely not a good choice to enter Tubo." Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info presumably Liang Xianggong has also seen the weather in Tubo, which is definitely not conducive to the attack of the army. What's more, now that the Ming Dynasty is still held back by Mongolia, it can't come up with enough strength to attack Tibet, otherwise it won't come to seek help from Tibet. If Liang Xianggong insists on going his own way, regardless of whether His Majesty the Emperor Daming agrees or not, I am afraid that Daming himself will steal chickens and rice. ”

Liang Yanwu looked at Sonam Sangpo with some appreciation, and had a new understanding of this living Buddha who was not very old. Being able to react in such a short period of time and seal all possibilities, Sonam Sampo can not do anything else, at least he has great strengths in thinking, if this person can be used by the Ming Dynasty, he will definitely be able to create a performance.

At that moment, Liang Yanwu said unhurriedly: "I didn't mean this, not to mention that the Living Buddha must also know that the main enemy of the Ming Dynasty is Mongolia, and Tubo has always supported the Ming Dynasty, and the Living Buddha went to Luoyang to meet His Majesty in person, so it is impossible for the Ming Dynasty to kill Tubo." After all, this official has never lived in the army, and he is very unfamiliar with many matters related to marching and fighting. ”

Sonam Sangpo nodded softly, and the trace of determination that flashed on his face just now had dissipated, as if the man who was reciting the Dharma in a low voice was still the living Buddha in the hearts of countless believers outside: "Since Liang Xianggong has said so, it is the poor monk's fault, but it seems that Liang Xianggong has not made it clear ・・・・・・ the Ming Dynasty."

Liang Yanwu directly interrupted Sonam Sangpo's words, and said in a deep voice: "What is lacking in Tubo, what can the Ming Dynasty give to Tubo, and please rest assured that as long as Tubo changes banners and sends troops, Tubo will be an inseparable province of the Ming Dynasty from now on, and the Ming Dynasty will also protect the safety of all the people in Tubo, and can even invest a lot of financial, material and manpower resources to build straight roads and water conservancy for Tubo." According to the canal dredging and straight road construction projects that are now underway in the Ming Dynasty, the Living Buddha should be assured of the ability of the Ming Ministry of Industry. ”

Sonam Sampo was silent for a moment, picked up the teacup and took a sip gently: "Does Liang Xianggong think that the poor monk will agree?" Buddhism has been able to dominate Tibet for so many years, in the final analysis, because it is not connected with the Central Plains・・・・・・"

"However, after the Living Buddha brought Tubo to the Ming Dynasty, did the Living Buddha think that it was a correct choice to make Tubo and the outside world incompatible?" Liang Yanwu asked rhetorically without hesitation.

In an instant, Sonam Zangpo was speechless.

Buddhism can occupy a dictatorial position in Tibet, and even achieve the unity of politics (harmony) and religion by virtue of the large number of believers, in the final analysis, Tubo is almost isolated from the world by virtue of the plateau, so the believers have absolute respect and worship for these living Buddhas, and do not know the dust and beauty of the outside world. Once the Ming Dynasty helped Tibet to carry out infrastructure construction and even economic and trade development, then how many followers and how much authority Buddhism could have in Tibet was worth pondering, so Sonam Sangpo obviously did not want to see the Ming Dynasty provide economic support to Tibet.

However, having said that, once Tubo was attached to the Ming Dynasty, as the Ming Emperor, he naturally did not want to see Tubo only nominally a part of the Ming Dynasty, but wanted to incorporate this land into his own rule.

Sonam Sampo's face changed again and again, and for the first time he felt how helpless he was in front of a powerful opponent, he could only smile helplessly and said: "It seems that the poor monk needs to think about it, I hope Liang Xianggong can give the poor monk half a day, and the poor monk will definitely give a suitable answer." ”

A smile appeared on the corner of Liang Yanwu's mouth and nodded, but his smile seemed to be more coping. Because at this time, Liang Yanwu was not anxious in his heart.

When Sonam Sampo left, Liang Yanwu almost subconsciously walked to the window and pushed it open.

The majestic snow-capped mountains came into view, but Liang Yanwu was looking at this snow-capped mountain, but what he was concerned about in his heart was Hexi behind the snow-capped mountain.

Every time I spend half a day here, I have to work hard to support half a day on the west side of the river.

I don't know how long Wang Jin and Tang Zhen can support under the bluff?

"We must hold on, and it is not only Hexi and the Western Regions that hold on to the Ming Dynasty, but even the huge Tubo." Liang Yanwu stretched out his hand to press the window lattice and muttered.

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Sonam Zangpo did not rush out of the temple after meeting Liang Yanwu, but walked directly along the cloister to the deeper part of the temple. Located on the east side of the town, the temple is built on the Qilian Mountains, and the layers of temple houses reflect the absolute dominance of Tibetan Buddhism on this snowy plateau and the huge power of the believers.

On the easternmost side of the temple, a high wall surrounds the hillside, and a pavilion modeled after the Central Plains style stands quietly in the surrounding temples.

Legend has it that this pavilion was built when Princess Wencheng entered Tibet, in order to relieve the pain of homesickness, but Sonam Sampo naturally did not believe in this mysterious and mysterious statement, after all, Princess Wencheng entered Tibet, it was impossible to take this difficult and dangerous route.

Perhaps it is because the presiding officer of this temple was interested in the culture of the Central Plains, or because there were people from the Central Plains who had come here, so such a pavilion was built, and later generations often far-fetched to weave some historical allusions in order to increase the meaning of this building. In this regard, Sonam Sangpo could only laugh at it, after all, he didn't have much interest in researching it.

Walking up the stairs, at the end of the stairs, there were already two maidservants in military uniforms standing respectfully. Although the temple does not refuse to allow female donors to offer incense, it is generally rare to allow female donors to enter the backyard, especially this pavilion is the center of the entire temple backyard.

"Living Buddha." The two maidservants bowed respectfully and then withdrew.

Sonam Zangpo shook his head and pushed the door open and entered. The decoration of the room is simple and elegant, with both collector's style and Central Plains style, which shows that the owner of this room has a wide range of hobbies. A cool breeze blew in from the half-covered windows, rolling the beaded curtains. These beaded curtains woven from the finest snow-capped jade gently collide in the wind, making a pleasant sound.

"Brother," seeing Sonam Sampo walk in, a veiled girl reached out and lifted the beaded curtain, "What's the matter, the guests outside have already left?" ”

Sonam Sangpo smiled bitterly and shook his head: "The Han people often say that it is easy to invite the gods and it is difficult to send the gods, and these Han people came over the Qilian Snow Mountain, so naturally it is impossible to send them away so easily." ”

"I have long expected that there will be no good thing, that greedy Ming Emperor, it is impossible to only let us Tubo pay the same promise to Mongolia." The girl welcomed Sonam Zangpo in, took the book from the table, and brought two cups of steaming butter tea.

"Gesang, you can't say that." Sonam Zangpo inadvertently glanced at the book the girl had taken, and said with a smile, "The Han people's "Historical Records"? When did you become interested in Han Chinese stuff? ”

"Because I've been here for a long time, there are only a few Han books around except for some boring Buddhist scriptures, and I have no choice but to read this to kill time." The girl said helplessly, reaching out to take off the veil, "I knew that it was my brother who came in, so I didn't have to trouble putting the veil on again, it was almost annoying." ”

The veil, as white as Hada, was removed, revealing the girl's somewhat distressed countenance. The straight nose bridge, the streamer and the eyes are turning, and the most important thing is that the girl's skin may be darker than that of the ladies in the Central Plains and Jiangnan, but on this plateau and even in the north of the Central Plains, they are absolutely fair. Ruyun's hair was coiled up casually, and he didn't even make up much, just so confidently facing the sky.

The water hibiscus and the Tianshan Snow Lotus seem to be a little overshadowed by this face.

Although Sonam Sampo also pays attention to the girl's appearance, it seems that his focus is different from others: "Gesang, I haven't seen you for four months, you are really a lot whiter, and even the red on your face has dissipated." If you go out, you can definitely attract the attention of the whole town. ”

"Isn't that because I've been hiding in the house for four months and haven't seen the light of day!" The girl called Gesang stomped her feet a little angrily, "If it weren't for Daddy's forcing me to marry, wouldn't I have run into this poor mountain and bad water?" ”

"This scenery outside is definitely not a poor mountain and bad water, otherwise you would not open the window in such a cold wind, this window opens at the right angle, you can see the snow-capped mountains in the distance." Sonam Sampo said slowly, without hesitation, exposing his sister's complaints.

"You're always looking to Daddy." Gesang slapped the table, "You know how to bully me." ”

Sonam Sampo suddenly showed a surprised look, and said a little depressed: "Gesang, if my brother and my father stand together, it won't help you open such a place, and it won't let you disappear for four months without knowing it, if it weren't for my mother's persuasion, I'm afraid my father would have been so angry that he wanted to expel you from the house." ”

Gesang pouted and didn't answer.

"Then again," Sonam Zangpo shook his head, "you are also eighteen years old, and you have long reached the age of marriage, if you drag on like this, I'm afraid even your mother will not follow your wishes・・・・・・"

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about this!" Gesang snorted, "It's better to tell me what the shameless Han people are asking for." ”

Sonam Sangpo said lightly: "Brother thinks that you still have respect for the Ming and the Han people, otherwise in the future, Tubo will take refuge in the Ming Dynasty and become the land of the Ming Dynasty, even if the brother and father have great ability, I am afraid there will be no way to shelter you." ”

Gesang didn't speak, just blinked his eyes, and didn't know if he really took it to heart.

And Sonam Sangpo picked up the butter tea and said lightly: "The Ming Dynasty wants Tubo to attack from the Star Gorge and directly attack the Western Regions, and the Ming Dynasty's Shence Army will also attack from Dunhuang." ”

"Isn't this a wedding dress for others, why should we let the people of Tubo sacrifice in vain?" Gesang Huoran stood up, "Brother, you will agree to such conditions!" ”

"In exchange, the Ming Dynasty will help Tibet build roads, reclaim wasteland, and build water conservancy." Sonam Sampo's voice was a little bitter, perhaps because he himself understood how harsh such conditions were, or perhaps he felt a little guilty in the face of his sister's accusations.

Gesang's hand trembled slightly, and he said coldly: "What kind of condition is this・・・・・・ this!" Once the Tibetans were attached to the Ming Dynasty, it stands to reason that the Ming Dynasty should help the Tibetans do this, and there is no need to put it forward now as a reason to blackmail the Tibetans into sending troops. What's more, for us, close contact with the Central Plains is definitely not a good thing, I'm afraid that by then, brother, you will really be the unarmed Bailan King in Tibet. ”

"But when you don't give, will you believe other people's verbal promises?" Sonam Sangpo replied quickly this time, "What's more, sister, you have to stand on the side of the Ming court to consider, if I refuse these conditions, wouldn't I be clearly saying to the Ming Dynasty that I, the living Buddha and the king of Bailan, still want to separate Tibet and stand on their own?" Now I'm afraid that the Sichuan and Shu armies of the Ming Dynasty and the Dali army have begun to mobilize, if they don't agree this time, who can guarantee that the Ming Dynasty will not directly start a war against Tubo?! ”

Sonam Sampo replied in a fierce voice, making Gesang's pretty face, which was already lacking in blood, appear more and more pale, Sakura's lips trembled slightly, and the girl sat back weakly. My brother doesn't have the courage to take the fate of Tubo and the inheritance of the entire family for several generations to confront the Ming Dynasty, and he is a "deviant" little girl in the eyes of the family, and what can he say, maybe he will be arrested and beaten by his angry father first.

"Gesang, these are not what you should care about, and there are brothers, fathers, and princes in front of them, and it is not your turn to care." Sonam Sampo felt that what he had just said was serious, after all, this was the little sister he watched grow up, no matter how deviant she was at home, in fact, her mother and several brothers and sisters took care of her as a snow lotus in the palm of her hand. However, Sonam Zangpo himself is also preoccupied now, and he really can't say anything soft.

Gesang said in a deep voice: "In other words, there is no other choice for Tubo now? ”

"It's not that Tubo has no other choice, because for the people of Tubo, they can choose to confront the Ming Dynasty and choose not to obey the orders of the Ming Dynasty, maybe they only lose the opportunity to make a fortune, or maybe they only lose a piece of land and grassland that is not very fertile." Sonam Zangpo said slowly, "For the Tibetan people who originally lived by herding, there is no problem for them to stand up against it and choose another path. But Gesang, have you ever thought about it, if that's the case, who will really suffer, lose all your prestige, and even cause the opponent to fight back? ”

Gesang raised his head, his eyes as pure as a lake on the plateau with a hint of bewilderment, but it seemed that all the brilliance had dimmed.

If Tubo and the Ming Dynasty are really allowed to confront each other, then the greatest loss is undoubtedly the Sakya family, which is now in the dominant position in Tubo. The situation in the face of the Ming Dynasty in Tibet is actually the same as when it faced the Mongols, and the Sakya Pandita who became the sage of the Tibetan generation at that time decisively chose to agree to all the conditions of the Mongolians, even at the expense of sacrificing all the ruling power of the Sakya clan in Tibet, but also to maintain the influence and belief dominance of the Sakya clan in the whole of Tibet.

After all, in the whole of Tibet, there is not only one Sakya family, the original Mongolia had the strength to threaten the status of the Sakya family, and the current Ming Dynasty still has this strength.

Gesang said softly: "Brother, does the family really need the support of Da Ming now?" ”

Sonam Zangpo put down the teacup and muttered: "Since the death of Sakya Panditta, with the two sages in the family, Chana Dorje and Paspa, on the side of Mongolia, the rest of the sects in Tubo have already disagreed with the family. ”

"This day has changed, but the person who controls this sky must not change." Gesang Huoran stood up, a trace of hesitation flashed on his pretty face, and then said in a clear voice, "Brother, since you are sure to stand on Daming's side, it is better to stand more thoroughly." ”

"Gesang, you ・・・・・・" Sonam Sangpo was stunned.

"Marriage!" The girl's voice cuts ice and snow.

The teacup in Sonam Sampo's hand fell to the ground and shattered, making a crisp sound. (To be continued.) )