The rumors have already spread in the city of Luo, and Lu Dongzan has long known that the rumors have spread, and he has nothing to do about it, there is no way to stop the spread of rumors, unless Zampu returns to Luoqi, all the rumors will be self-defeating, and besides, this cannot be regarded as a rumor, because these rumors are true.

"Daxiang, Princess Zhenzhu is here!"

The attendant hurriedly came in to report, it must be Princess Zhenzhu who heard those rumors, Lu Dongzan stood up with a headache and walked out, Lu Dongzan had just walked out of the door, and Princess Zhenzhu had already walked in.

"Meet the princess!"

Lu Dongzan bowed slightly, and Princess Zhenzhu walked in and asked straight to the point.

"Prime minister, I heard rumors in the city that the army was defeated, is this true?"

Lu Dongzan nodded.

"It should be true, I have interrogated many deserters and they say the same thing, so it should be true. Not only did Zampu's army not capture Xinghai City, but fell into the Tang army's trick and fell into a heavy siege. ”

Unexpectedly, the rumors turned out to be true, and Princess Zhenzhu lost her voice.

"How so?"

Lu Dongzan couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard this.

"No one thought that the Tang Emperor would have so much courage to let Li Yong be a bait, and he didn't expect Li Yong to agree, the reason why they wanted to plot this trap was to annihilate our army, so they must be ready to encircle, once the army fell into the encirclement, it would be dangerous, and the 100,000 troops who went out this time were almost lost."

"What about my brother? Did my brother rush out too? Since someone escaped, then my brother and he Zampu must be able to escape too, right? ”

Princess Zhenzhu hurriedly asked, she didn't care about the casualties of the army now, she only cared about whether her brother had escaped or not, Lu Dongzan groaned.

"According to those deserters, after they escaped from the encirclement, they were pursued by more than one cavalry, if Zampu fell in the Tang army, then the Tang army would not send cavalry to pursue and search overnight, so, I speculated, Zampu is likely to break out of the siege, I interrogated a total of four waves of deserters, one of which said that they rushed out behind Zampu's guards, but they said that they did not see Zampu in the guards, which corroborates my opinion, if the situation is critical, with Zampu's cleverness and intelligence, You can change out of your clothes and armor and blend in with the guards, so that it is easy to find an opportunity to rush out without attracting attention. ”

Hearing this, Princess Zhenzhu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, this expedition suffered heavy losses, as long as the brother escaped back, even if the army suffered heavy losses, there would be no worries about the loss of the country, the brother is still Zampu, as long as the brother no longer provokes the Tang Dynasty, Tubo can still be the country and the people, Princess Zhenzhu asked suspiciously.

"Since my brother escaped from the encirclement of the Tang army, why hasn't my brother returned to Luocheng yet?"

Lu Dongzan's face was still very solemn, and he said in a deep voice.

"This is just my speculation, and besides, after Zampu broke out of the encirclement, it was not safe, the Tang army sent cavalry to pursue overnight, and more than one wave of cavalry pursued."

Princess Zhenzhu, who was originally relieved, suddenly raised her heart again, and said worriedly.

"Since these deserters can escape back, then my brother must be able to do it too, right?"

Lu Dongzan groaned.

"It's hard to say! They have all encountered more than one wave of Tang cavalry pursuit, it is a fluke to be able to escape back, now Zampu has not returned, there are two possibilities, one may be that Zampu with his personal guards to avoid the pursuit of the Tang cavalry, the Tang cavalry will definitely pursue directly in the direction of fleeing to our Tubo, maybe Zampu will do the opposite, therefore, Zampu has not come back for a long time, and there is another possibility that Zampu has ......"

In the end, Lu Dongzan didn't say any more, although Tubo had just established the country and did not have so many rules and taboos as the Tang Dynasty, and he couldn't say some things directly, for a while, Princess Zhenzhu was in a state of confusion, if the brother didn't rush back just to avoid the pursuit of the Tang army, it would be okay, but if the brother had really been captured by the Tang Dynasty, what should I do? When her brother went on the expedition, she prayed that Li Yong and her brother would not be harmed, because one was the person she loved the most, and the other was her dearest person. If her brother was really captured by Tang Jun, would it be useful for her to beg Li Yong? It's definitely useless, because Li Yong is just a courtier after all, not an emperor, if Li Yong lets go of his brother, then even the emperor can't protect Li Yong, because this is a mortal sin, Princess Zhenzhu said in a deep voice.

"What's the Prime Minister's plan? Do you just wait? If the elder brother takes a detour in order to avoid the pursuit of the Tang cavalry, then the elder brother is still in danger, and we should send troops to meet it! If, if my brother is lost in the Tang army, then we should also send troops to rescue him while my brother has not been sent to Chang'an! ”

Lu Dongzan said in a deep voice.

"Princess, if I transfer three or five thousand soldiers and horses, I can do it, but if I draw troops from all over the country, even if I am the prime minister, I don't have this power! Moreover, if you mobilize a large army, it will not happen overnight, and you must make a lot of preparations to go on the expedition. In fact, if Zampu is really lost in the Tang army, then it is too late for us to mobilize the army, Xinghai is not far from Longyou, and the Tang army will definitely send Zampu to Chang'an as soon as possible. The best way is actually to send envoys to Chang'an, show sincerity, declare themselves to the Tang Dynasty, and beg the Tang Dynasty to release Zampu back. Maybe it will work. ”

Princess Zhenzhu said in a deep voice.

"So, speaking of which, what does the Great Picture mean, we still have to wait?"

Lu Dongzan shook his head slowly.

"No, it's not just waiting, we should send troops, if Zampu is not captured by the Tang army, then our sending troops will attract the attention of the Tang army and create an opportunity for Zampu to return to Tibet."

Finally heard some good news, Princess Zhenzhu said seriously.

"I hope that the prime minister can send troops as soon as possible, and when my brother returns to Tibet smoothly, he will not forget the great minister's merits!"

After finishing speaking, Princess Zhenzhu solemnly bowed to Lu Dongzan, and Lu Dongzan hurriedly bowed and returned the salute and said in a deep voice.

"Don't worry, princess, I will definitely send troops to rescue Zampu as soon as possible, Zampu is the people of Limin, even if I Lu Dongzan is broken, I must save Zampu."

"Thank you, Prime Minister!"

Princess Zhenzhu bowed down again, and after listening to Lu Dongzan's assurance, her anxious heart finally settled down a lot, Lu Dongzan is a capable minister, so he will definitely be able to save his brother back, his brother has always valued Lu Dongzan so much, Lu Dongzan will definitely not live up to his brother's trust. It was already dark, Lu Dongzan returned to his mansion, the prime minister's mansion was brightly lit, but Lu Dongzan's face was very gloomy, and he went straight to the study, Qin Ling hurriedly walked over, and said urgently.

"Dad, I've asked all the deserters, and none of them have heard from my brother."

Lu Dongzan couldn't help but shake his head slightly and sighed when he heard this.

"The second archery and horse martial arts are scarce, and the ability to lead the soldiers to fight is also average, this time the army has not been able to escape nine times out of ten, and the second child is afraid that he will die on the battlefield! Alas! Speaking of which, it's all because he usually spoils him too much, otherwise, he might be able to escape! ”

Qin Ling listened and said dissatisfied.

"If I want me to say it, I should blame Zampu, Zampu knows that his brother has no skills, and he still wants to take his brother on the expedition, don't you want your brother to be a proton, so as to guard against you! Dad, you have been loyal to Zampu all these years, worked hard for Tubo, and made great contributions, so that there is Tubo today, Zampu is still guarding against you, and now he has killed his younger brother! ”

Lu Dongzan waved his hand.

"In the way of the king, it's normal to be on guard."

Qin Ling sneered.

"Dad, you are the prime minister who can support the boat in his belly, I am not so generous, but now, he Songtsen Gampo has also suffered retribution!"

After finishing speaking, Qin Ling hurriedly asked.

"Dad, do you think Songtsen Gampo can come back? He must have died in Xinghai City, right? ”

Lu Dongzan shook his head slowly.

"Although the army was almost completely annihilated, I think Zampu should have escaped from the breakthrough of the Tang army."

Qin Ling said a little unwillingly when he heard this.

"Even if he can escape from the encirclement of the Tang army, can he escape the pursuit of the Tang cavalry?"

Lu Dongzan nodded slowly.

"Yes! Don't underestimate Zampu, although he has been living in the city of Luo for many years, but his ability to lead troops to fight is not weak at all, with his ability, since he can break through, he will definitely be able to escape the pursuit of the Tang army. ”

"Zampu hasn't come back yet, he should have deliberately avoided the Tang Army, and now he is on his way back to Tibet."

Qin Ling listened with a look of disappointment.

"So Zamp will be back in Logos soon?"

Lu Dongzan nodded slightly.

"It's uncertain, but it's a possibility."

Qin Ling was silent for a moment and said in a low voice.

"Dad, do you want Zampu back? Do you still want to be pressed by Zamp? ”

Lu Dongzan's face was still calm, and he couldn't see any change, so he said slowly.

"What do you mean?"

Qin Ling said in a deep voice.

"Dad, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! All the cities of Luo, and even all the people of Tibet, knew that Zampu was surrounded by the Tang army, and they all knew that Zampu had been captured alive by the Tang army, or that he was dead. ”

Lu Dongzan frowned and said slowly.

"Whether Zampu is alive or dead, whether he was captured by Tang Jun or not, as long as you wait, you will naturally know."

Qinling Rush Road.

"Dad, why are you confused? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, if Songtsen Gampo dies, that's good, but if Songtsen Gampo doesn't die, then let's send him on his way! It is impossible for Songtsen Gampo to have too many men and horses around him now, and it is easy to hunt them down. Moreover, everyone will think that Zampu died at the hands of the Tang people. ”

Lu Dongzan was still silent when he heard this, looking like he was contemplative, Qin Ling couldn't help but be overjoyed when he saw this, if the old man didn't want to think about it, he opened his mouth to refuse, but it was no fun, now the old man is silent and is contemplative, which means that the old man is actually a little moved, how can he not be moved? This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

"Songtsen Gampo is a son, and he is still in infancy, if Songtsen Gampo dies, then this child who is still nursing will inherit the position of Zampu, father, as the prime minister, who else dares to oppose our family? Cut off the dissidents, and within a few years, Dad will be able to establish himself as Zampu! ”

The more Qin Ling spoke, the more excited he became, and Lu Dongzan groaned.

"Although our Geer Yi clan is noble, it is not as good as Zampu, if you want to establish yourself as Zampu, there will definitely be many people who are not convinced."

Qin Ling hurriedly persuaded.

"There will be many people who are not convinced, but Dad, you also have a lot of cronies! Besides, you didn't set up that milk baby as a buffer for Zampu first, as the regent of the prime minister, you have the military and political power, and with your means, it is not easy to cut off dissidents? After a few years, there was no objection! Dad, you have worked hard all your life and made great contributions to Tubo, do you want to be the prime minister under this one person for the rest of your life? Think about it, if there are no constraints, with your talents, you will definitely make Tibet unprecedented glory, and you will become the wisest monarch in the annals of history! And it's not for your own sake! Your children and grandchildren will become Zampu, not just courtiers, and even gradually decline, Dad, don't hesitate anymore, such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is a manifestation of God, and the will of God cannot be violated! If you hesitate like this, the opportunity will be fleeting! ”

Lu Dongzan let out a long breath and asked in a deep voice.

"If you want to attack and kill Songtsen Gampo, you must be unaware, and the most trustworthy thing is the people of our Geer clan, and there are only five thousand horsemen who can be dispatched!"

Qin Ling was shocked when he heard this, and said with a smile.

"Dad, five thousand rides is enough! Songtsen Gampo escaped with only his personal guards, and his personal guards must have suffered a lot of losses, and five thousand cavalry were enough to annihilate them! ”

Lu Dongzan said in a deep voice.

"Don't underestimate Songtsen Gampo's ability to lead troops to fight, and don't underestimate the combat effectiveness of his personal guards, and we don't know if Songtsen Gampo has collected some defeated soldiers, more importantly, you have to make sure that no one escapes, you must blame the Tang Army for the killing of Songtsen Gampo, once the news leaks, it will be troublesome!"

Qin Ling nodded excitedly.

"Don't worry, Dad, I understand, you just wait for the good news!"

Lu Dongzan said in a deep voice.

"Expand the map!"

Qin Ling hurriedly stepped forward and unfolded the map, and Lu Dongzan got up and came to the map and groaned.

"If Songtsen Gampo had avoided the Tang army, where would he choose to return to Tibet?"

"These roads are unlikely, because Songtsen Gampo will definitely be afraid of the Tang army ambush, I think the most likely are these two roads, these two roads are very hidden, and rugged and difficult to travel, it is impossible to garrison the army to ambush."

"You lead the troops, you can go here and wait."

Qin Ling nodded excitedly.

"Well, I'll go and prepare now, and I'll lead the troops tomorrow!"

After speaking, Qin Ling turned around and was about to leave, Lu Dongzan turned around and shouted.

"Wait, I warn you again, if you can't do something, don't force it! Do you understand? ”