Li Zhi's expression was solemn, his eyes fell on Li Xuan, and he said calmly: "King of Nanchang, as the Shaoqing of Honglu Temple, tell me about Tubo." ”

"Whoa!" Li Xuan's eyes brought a trace of solemnity, and he arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, Tubo was only a loose plateau tribal alliance at the beginning, and all the ministries met regularly, and each alliance must be presided over by Zampu, and when Zampu was young, the regent would do it for him.

The three generations of Zampu were aggressive and enterprising, unifying the whole of Tibet, and then dividing the whole of Tibet into five states and sixty-one small states.

The names of the states remain autonomous, and the kings of the states still continue, but the governance is commensurate with the protection of the capital and the protection of the capital. ”

After a slight pause, Li Xuan followed closely and said: "After the death of Songtsen Gampo, the ruling ability of the Tubo royal family declined, and Mangsong Mangzan had to rely on Lu Dongzan to govern Tubo by Qinling's father and son...... For decades, the power of the father and son of Qinling has risen greatly, but this is only in the law, and in the subordinate states, it is still the major clans that are the leaders. ”

Everyone present listened very carefully, and Li Xuan's words simply clearly divided the situation in Tibet.

Many people in the hall only knew that Tubo Zanpu and Daxianglu Dongzan and the Qinling family in Tubo before that, but they didn't know much about other more.

"Mangsong Mangzan passed away, and his three sons, the most qualified to take over the position of Zampu, are the eldest son Nie Zhusong and the youngest son Juniper Mangpojie, and now the news, nine times out of ten, the youngest son Juniper Mangpojie is the new Zampu."

Li Zhi took over the topic, looked at everyone, and said thoughtfully: "Today's acting joint, I don't know whether Juniper Mangpojie has been enthroned in the court, and how many people in Tubo know about his accession, that is, how big is the scope of secrecy and mourning, Yuanqing?" ”

Yuan Wanqing stood up, Ming Chongyan was not in Chang'an, and he was in charge of the secret guards.

"Back to Your Majesty, according to the news from Tubo, the Tubo palace has been blocked, and outsiders are not allowed to get close, and before Mangsong Mangzan passed away, he just met with the deputy envoy of Tubo, and all the ministers already knew that Zampu was safe, and even the eldest son Nie Zhusong's uncle Koji Bobu had left Luo, so the Koji clan did not know."

Yuan Wanqing seriously arched his hand and said: "The Koji clan doesn't know, then the matter of the death of the lord of the country should be limited to the palace, even if the new king wants to officially ascend the throne, he needs to wait for the Qinling to return from the front line, and then hold a secret enthronement ceremony. ”

Tubo needs to wait for the return of Qinling before he can completely stabilize the overall situation, and if he is not there, there will be civil strife.

Li Zhi looked at everyone and said: "The king of Nanchang once suggested that he send someone to assassinate Peng Yeyun, the second son of Mangsong and Mangzan, and wantonly send someone to assassinate the people of Peng Yeyun's mother, the Ruosang branch clan, and then frame Juniper Mangbojie's mother without the Lu clan, causing vigilance and confrontation between the Koji clan and the Lu clan, do you think this plan is feasible?" ”

"In this way, we need to let the Koji know about Zampu's death, and we also need someone who can speak to the Koji clan and even influence them." Zhongshu made Hao Chujun solemnly bow his hand, then looked at Li Xuan and said, "King of Nanchang, can your people sneak into the Koji clan's side?" ”

"Back to Hao Xiang, the minister's people have been handed over to the secret guard, as for whether he can approach the Koji family's side, the minister thinks it should be possible, but he needs to have an identity, the identity of a Tang envoy." Li Xuan's eyes flashed slightly, and then he changed his words and said: "Someone needs to sacrifice, and then he can take the opportunity to get close to the Koji clan." ”

Guo regrets that he doesn't need the identity of the envoy of the Tang Dynasty, if he needs to lurk in Luo for a long time, then he can't have anything to do with the Tang Dynasty.

But if he catches a Tang envoy, then the next thing will be easy to arrange.

"The secret guards can arrange this." Yuan Wanqing bowed his hand slightly, and then said: "Gifts, messengers, and letters can all be arranged." ”

"You can bring more letters, not necessarily just the Koji clan, but the Ruosan clan and other small states can be contacted." Wu Chengsi stepped forward and bowed his hand slightly.

"It's not appropriate, this will make people think that the death of Mangsong Mangzan was committed by my Tang Dynasty, and it will make him the same enemy." Li Xuan directly rejected Wu Chenghe's suggestion.

"Isn't it?" Wu Chengsi turned his head and looked at Li Xuan with a vigilant expression.

Obviously, the death of Mangsong Mangzan was caused by Li Xuan, why can't he take it out directly now.

"It's absolutely inappropriate to say it directly, because of this, Qinling will have a clearer insight into our dynasty, and maybe even he will rush back to Wuhai in advance because of this." Li Xuan continued to shake his head, and then said in a deep voice: "You can use the identity of the envoy sent by Chang'an to investigate, after all, Tubo Zanpu is seriously ill, and the minister has already guessed at the beginning of the year, and now it is enough to send someone to investigate."

It is not necessarily necessary to be captured or sacrificed, it may be better to let people escape, so that the Tibetan people will be more careful to cover up, so that they will be distracted in other things. ”

"This method works." Yuan Wanqing directly agreed, and it was not easy for the secret guard to train a dead soldier; Especially those who can act in Tubo are the elites of the elites, and they are easily let die, even Yuan Wanqing is reluctant.

Yuan Wanqing bowed his hand again and said: "In addition, the secret guards have contacted the Xiangxiong Kingdom to oppose the people of the Lu clan, and if there is turmoil in Tibet, they will raise troops accordingly." ”

After the king of Zhangxiong was killed by the Tubo people, Zhangxiong did not destroy the country, but became one of the big states of Tubo.

But it is precisely because of this that those who oppose the Wulu clan in Zhangxiong, and those who try to separate Zhangxiong from the vassal state of Tubo, will definitely be extremely angry that the son of Princess Wulu is about to become Tubo Zampu.

If there is turmoil in Tibet at this time, they will not let go of this opportunity.

"This can't shake the foundation of the Tibetan people." Zhongshu made Hao Chujun sigh lightly and said: "Once Qin Ling returns to China, with his strength, even if someone rebels, he can gather the strength of more states to suppress it, and in the end, it will only be a temporary turmoil, and it will not be effective." ”

Tubo is too far away from Datang, and it is difficult for Datang to really exert its core influence.

"So, it's the front line that wants to move." Li Zhi looked at the ministers and said in a deep voice: "I plan to send an envoy to Luo in February next year, walk from Tuyuhun, cross the Wuhai, go straight to Luo, and go to the king of Tubo to offer condolences...... Along the way, you might as well make a big splash, Qingdong, Qingnan, Qingxi, so that more people know that Mangsong Mangzan is dead.

In this way, although it will not make people deviate from morality, it is still okay to hesitate, and the pressure on Datang will be reduced a lot.

The ministers were slightly stunned, and then arched their hands and said, "Your Majesty is wise and wise. ”

The emperor's perspective on things is indeed very different from everyone else.

I am afraid that it will be difficult for Tubo to deal with this conspiracy.

Next February, before the big battle, I don't know how many Tibetan soldiers will be distraught because of this.

Once the war starts, Datang will definitely be overwhelmed.

Awesome, awesome.

"Who, then, is the envoy?" Empress Wu immediately asked a question, but her eyes fell on Li Xuan at this time.

Li Xuan was shocked, let him go to Tibet?

Will he ever come back alive?

"This matter will be talked about after the Great Dynasty next year, but no matter what, the King of Nanchang and Honglu Temple must be prepared." Li Zhi's calm gaze fell on Li Xuan.

Li Xuan smiled bitterly and arched his hand: "The minister's decree." ”

……

"Finally, there is the delivery of food and wages this autumn and this winter." Li Zhi's gaze fell on Dai Zhide, the right servant of Shangshu, and said in a deep voice: "Dai Xiang, you unify the military department and the household department and do this well." ”

Dai Zhide immediately arched his hand and said, "The minister's decree." ”

Li Zhi then looked at Li Xuan and said: "King of Nanchang, you are responsible for inspecting every grain and grass delivery, and you must check it accurately before the household department can send the grain, and then the military department will transport it to the front line." ”

"Commandment." Li Xuan gave his hand seriously.

"Tai Shi Ling." Li Zhi finally looked at Li Yan, the Taishi Ling, and said in a deep voice: "Sending an envoy to Luo to Luo next year needs a more reliable reason, and the matter will be handled by the Taishi Bureau." ”

Can't the Tang Dynasty say that Tubo Zampu is dead if he dies, they need to be able to make public the reasons for doing so...... A change in the heavens!

Taishi Ling Li Yan immediately stood up: "The minister's decree." ”

Li Xuan's expression flickered when he looked at this scene, maybe there will be one more official from the Tang Taishi Bureau in the mission to Tibet next year.

"Okay, let's do it today, the secretaries will handle the things in their hands properly, don't delay the overall situation on the front line." Li Zhi waved his hand directly.

The ministers immediately bowed their hands and said: "The ministers receive the order, and the ministers retire." ”

The ministers bowed, and then slowly retreated, and at this time, Li Zhi's voice sounded: "The king of Nanchang will go to the East Palace to inform the prince of today's events, and at the same time see how the princess is doing?" ”

"Commandment." Li Xuan immediately bowed, and then followed the ministers to the Zichen Hall immediately.

……

In the Zichen Palace, there were only two people left, Empress Wu and the Emperor, Empress Wu couldn't help but chuckle lightly, and said, "Your Majesty, how does it feel to steal the courtier's thoughts?" ”

"He said one of the steals." Li Zhi looked at Empress Wu with a smile, and then said: "Sending envoys to Tubo to publicly offer condolences was originally said by the King of Nanchang himself, this matter is suitable for me to say, for the country, why steal words!" ”

"You monarchs and ministers, you don't know how to speak tactfully." Empress Wu glanced at Li Zhi angrily, and then said with a nervous expression: "This time, let the King of Nanchang go to the East Palace to diagnose the pulse of the crown princess, do you think he can tell whether it is a man or a woman?" ”

"It's a boy." Li Zhi's sudden and unusually positive answer made Empress Wu stunned and asked, "Why?" Didn't the king of Nanchang say that before the child was born, no one knew whether it was a man or a woman, not to mention, the last time he saw the crown princess was a few months ago, right? ”

"Because he once said that the eldest grandson of the emperor is the best treasure of royal harmony, so it must be the eldest grandson of the emperor." Li Zhi was unusually determined.

Empress Wu suddenly smiled, and then couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Li Zhi sat on the side, not knowing what to say for a while?

……

In the East Palace, Li Xuan was led into the main hall of the East Palace by the chamberlain.

Zhang Da'an, the prince's left concubine, the crown prince Zhan Shihuangfu Gongyi, and other princes' housekeepers all sat on both sides, reporting political affairs to Li Xian.

Seeing Li Xuan coming, Li Xian beckoned slightly, looked at Li Xuan and asked, "Why did Uncle Wang come here today?" ”

Li Xuan glanced at the ministers, and then said helplessly: "Return to Your Highness, I will be sent to the Holy Order, and I have something to inform Your Highness." ”

"Oh!" Li Xian was slightly stunned, and then asked, "Do you need to retreat left and right alone?" ”

"Zhang Weng and Huangfu Weng can stay, the others, please avoid." Li Xuan's expression was solemn.

The death of the lord of Tubo, as well as the subsequent battlefield situation, is unknown, and the fewer people know, the better.

"Alright, everyone step aside." Li Xian waved his hand, and immediately, only Zhang Da'an and Huangfu Gongyi were left in the palace.

"The king of Tibet is dead, and the tomb of Qin will return to Luo in the near future." Li Xuan seriously bowed his hand and said: "The DPRK and China will cause civil strife in Tibet as much as possible, reduce the combat strength of Tibet, and win the victory on the front line of the war......"

(End of chapter)