Under the warm winter sun, Taimiao Square was solemn.

Li Zhi wore a black gold-edged Nine Dragons Nine Chapters Dragon robe, wearing twelve white jade heads, and stood in front of the main hall with a cold face.

Behind Li Zhi is the tall Seven Temples of the Son of Heaven, countless tributes, and behind the side, Zong Zhengqing, Taichang Temple Qing and Guangluqing stand solemnly.

Li Zhi's cold gaze swept over.

Li Xian, Li Xian, Li Dan, and the three brothers stood on the side.

Liu Renliang, Dai Zhide, Hao Chujun, Li Jingxuan, Zhao Renben, Li Yiyan, Lai Heng, Xue Yuanchao and the prime ministers stood on the left and right sides, and then there were Shangshu Shilang, countless officials and foreign envoys.

Among the prime ministers, Liu Xianli, Li Jinxing, Li Xuan, Wang Xiaojie, Hei Zhi Changzhi, Li Duozuo, the six of them were dressed in bright light armor, solemnly opposed.

Among the people, kneeling were a bunch of Tibetan prisoners, all of whom were generals of more than 1,000 people.

"Since the third year of the general chapter, after the defeat of Dafeichuan, I have repeatedly blamed myself, it is because I have acted more carefully, and I have not been careful in my style to have the defeat of Dafeichuan, seven years of hard work, refurbishment of military equipment, coupled with proper strategy, and the hard work of the soldiers, only then can I have the victory of Dafeichuan this year, and I will wash away the shame in a war, and I am very relieved."

His eyes fell on the prisoners in the field, and Li Zhi said indifferently: "After the defeat of Dafeichuan back then, many soldiers of our dynasty fell into the hands of Tubo, and today you are captured by my Tang Dynasty...... Duan Qing, how should it be judged according to the law. ”

Duan Baoxuan, the secretary of Dali Temple, stood up and solemnly arched his hand and said: "Back to Your Majesty, those who will be above 10,000 people will be beheaded, those who will be more than 1,000 people will be punished with 100 years of hard labor, and those who will be more than 100 people will be punished with 30 years of hard labor......

"Accurate!" Li Zhi waved his hand lightly.

In the next moment, countless gold-armored soldiers had stepped forward and dragged all the Tibetan prisoners down.

Beheading of beheading, punishment of servitude.

This is an established ritual, and the emperor did not behead them all, already because these people are not qualified enough.

Li Xuan stood on the side, pressing the eight-sided Han sword in his hand, with a solemn expression.

Sacrifice the prisoner Taimiao, in the Tang Dynasty, it is mostly used when a country is destroyed, and the lord of the country and the nobles in the country are used as prisoners of war together to sacrifice the Taimiao.

At that time, Li Jingtong led more than 100,000 elite Northern Expeditions, and he personally led 3,000 elite horsemen to attack the lair of Jieli Khan, capture Jieli Khan, and destroy the Eastern Turks in a war.

After the war, Li Jing escorted Jieli Khan and the Eastern Turkic nobles to Chang'an Taimiao for prisoners.

Jieli Khan escaped death because he was dancing in the court, but the little Khan under him didn't know how many were beheaded.

Li Zhi defeated the Western Turks that year, first dedicated the captives of the Western Turkic royal family to the Zhaoling Tomb, and then held a ceremony to sacrifice the prisoners in the Taimiao.

In front of the Taimiao General Assembly, the civil and military hundred bureaucrats, Yi Di Junchang.

A part of the Western Turkic royal family was killed as a sacrifice to sacrifice to the ancestors.

Born to the enemy chieftain in His Majesty, it was the majesty of the Tang Dynasty.

Today, Tibet has not been extinguished, so naturally there is no need for such a battle.

But in order to wash away the shame of the defeat of Dafeichuan back then, today's move was made.

……

The Tibetan captives were dragged away, and the party leaders walked up tremblingly, and then with a pop, they all knelt down.

The coldness on Li Zhi's face dissipated instantly, and he said with a gentle voice: "The county prince of Pengcheng has already presented the household registers of the party clans, and you are already the people of the Tang Dynasty, so there is no need to be so nervous." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Long live!" A group of party leaders knelt down and called out loudly.

Honglu Temple had taught them a lot before, but these people only remembered this sentence before and after.

But this sentence was enough, and Li Zhi's face was full of smiles.

Because these people are the descendants of the group of people who were first friendly to the Tang Dynasty.

Later, the party leaders turned against Tang, and these people were immediately suppressed.

Now, those anti-Tang party leaders have all been killed, and the rest, in Li Zhi's eyes, are his own subjects.

"The king of Nanchang played, let the descendants of Er and others study in Taixue, I have already agreed, and the accommodation and study expenses of a cadre and others are all paid by Honglu Temple." Li Zhi looked at Liu Boying with a smile.

Liu Boying did not hesitate to stand up and accept the order.

"Alright, let's wait." Li Zhi waved his hand slightly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Long live!" The leaders of the party bowed deeply again, and then bowed and left.

Li Zhi looked up at everyone and said in a deep voice: "The battle of Tubo, but it is over, next year, the year after tomorrow, there will be a follow-up, Zhuqing should not slack off, but also continue to work hard, for the Tang Dynasty, for me, for Zhuqing himself, to win glory." ”

"Ministers, long live Your Majesty, long live, long live! Long live Datang, long live, long live! ”

……

"What is the situation in Tibet now, and what is the situation in Qinling now?"

Li Zhi was on the imperial couch and looked at the ministers in the Zichen Hall below, especially Liu Xianli, Li Jinxing, Li Xuan and Wang Xiaojie.

Wang Xiaojie took the lead in standing up and said: "Back to Your Majesty, before the army led by the minister to the Tongtian River, the Tubo people have burned more than 20 large and small bridges up and down the Tongtian River, and spread camps on the opposite bank, and arranged 5,000 cavalry garrisons ten miles away from the south bank of the Tongtian River to guard against surprise attacks by ministers and others at all times. ”

Li Zhi nodded a little abruptly: "So, is the Qinling Tomb focusing on guarding?" ”

"Your Majesty!" Li Xuan stood back and arched his hand: "After the cities of Baihai were stabilized, the minister sent an envoy to Qamdo, urging the Qinling Tomb to let the Yuan Assassin Shi return to the Tang Dynasty as soon as possible, and by the way, he also checked the military situation and battle situation in Subi. ”

"Oh?" Li Zhi suddenly became interested and asked, "How is Yuanqing's situation now?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, the history of the Yuan Thorn is now unharmed, but the Tubo people still haven't released the news of Mangsong Mangzan's death, after all, they have just been defeated, and then release the death of the lord of the country and the accession of the young lord to the throne, I am afraid that the country will be even more chaotic." Li Xuan gave up.

"Yes, the Lord Shaoguo suspects, this is the case." While Li Zhi nodded, his gaze swept over Li Xian's body.

Li Zhi continued to ask: "Then next, Tubo should be quiet for a while?" ”

"Yes." Li Xuan arched his hand and said: "After all, the Tubo people have just lost tens of thousands of troops, even if there is still military strength in Tubo that can be mobilized, but if you want to remobilize, it will take time.

Coupled with the cold winter, even if they want to do something, it should be next year. ”

"Next year?" Li Zhi's face, which had just been a little relaxed, became gloomy again, and then he asked, "How about next year?" ”

Li Zhi's gaze fell on Wang Xiaojie, who opened his mouth, but finally lowered his head and shut up.

In Wang Xiaojie's intention, next year is naturally to cross the Tongtian River, take Qamdo, and then watch Luo.

But with the current situation of the imperial court, it is too late to withdraw the troops, how can there be much support for the troops.

The eyes of the ministers present all fell on Li Xuan at this time.

Compared with Wang Xiaojie, Li Xuan is not only a general who is also not weak, but he is also a visionary coach.

Li Xuan arched his hand and said, "Back to Your Majesty, next year, the Qinling Tomb will seek a counterattack...... Only by regaining victory over Datang can he regain his prestige. ”

"So next year, will he attack Chengzhou?" Li Zhi's expression was completely solemn.

"I don't think so." Li Xuan raised his head and said easily and respectfully: "Since the first battle of Dafeichuan, Ma Duo, Cheng Duo, has also fallen into the hands of the Tang Dynasty, the people have surrendered, and the eyes of the Tubo people have been difficult to penetrate into the banks of Baihai and Tongtian River. ”

"How do you win without attacking?"

"Defend as offense." Li Xuan took a deep breath and said: "From Tongtian River to Changzhou, the mountains in the middle are continuous, there are many canyons, and the terrain is familiar, and it can stretch the grain and grass of our army. ”

"Then next year......" Li Zhi looked at Li Xuan seriously.

Li Xuan arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, although the people of the Dangxiang clan belong to the Tang Dynasty, but in the hearts of the people, if they easily start a war, the people will be consumed, the people's livelihood will wither, and there will be many signs of decline. ”

On the Qin Tomb waited for Li Xuan to attack the Tongtian River, and Li Xuan waited for the Qin Tomb to attack it.

Whoever crosses the river is unlucky.

That's it.

Li Zhi raised his eyebrows instantly, and looked at Li Xuan in surprise.

As for next year's battle in Qinghai, the DPRK and China do not intend to come up with much reinforcements, and it is already a precious thing to be able to guarantee the front-line military rations.

Now, Li Xuan took the initiative to keep quiet, which made Li Zhi feel relieved and satisfied.

The ministers in the hall all nodded slightly.

After pondering for a while, Li Zhi spoke: "Brake with quiet, attack with defense, if Qinling is in the palace, how sure are you that you will be able to take him down." ”

"Ten percent!" Li Xuan arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, whether it is the Tang Dynasty attacking Qamdo or the Tubo attacking Maduo, you need to cross the Tongtian River first, and this river will already bring fifty percent of the danger to those who cross the river, and then use the mountainous terrain to ambush you." ”

"If it is an ambush, it will naturally be successful, if it is quietly from the place where you are not checked, quietly cross the Tongtian River, raid and take Maduo, Tubo will have a foothold again, and then drive you back to Dafeichuan, the situation will be overturned, what should I do?" Liu Renliang walked out and looked at Li Xuan with cold eyes.

Li Xuan first bowed his hand slightly to Liu Renliang, and then turned to look at Li Zhi, and arched his hand: "Your Majesty, in the first half of next year, the Qinling Tomb will definitely not attack rashly, and in the second half of the year, his patience will disappear, and he will try to attack the north bank of the Tongtian River, and the sneak attack is inevitable." ”

"What are you going to do?"

"Your Majesty knows that when Queen Subi died, there was a descendant who fled from Subi." Li Xuan gave up his hand, and a sentence immediately aroused Li Zhi's interest.

"Now the Tibetan Sun Boru is the Subi Queen of the year." Li Zhi nodded and said, "After the destruction of the country by Subi, there was no news of his descendants. ”

"Yes!" Li Xuan seriously bowed his hand, and then said: "The laws of the Tubo country are strict, the people are divided into three, six, nine and so on, and the lower-class slaves occupy the majority, and the people have a lot of resentment against the rule of Tubo. ”

The ministers present immediately understood Li Xuan's plan.

If Qinling wanted to sneak attack the north bank of the Tongtian River, then the Tang Dynasty used the descendants of Queen Subi to target Subi.

In this way, not only can we prevent the Qinling Tomb from attacking the north bank of the Tongtian River, but we can even find a suitable internal response when we attack Subi in the coming year.

Li Zhi immediately couldn't help but ask, "So where are the descendants of Queen Subi now?" ”

"Turkic." Li Xuan arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, after the death of Subi, the prince of Subi, Mangbo Jie Sunbo, fled to the Turks. ”

"Turkic?" Li Zhi's brows furrowed slightly, and then he said: "Lingdingxiang, Yunzhou, Beining, Bei'an, Beifu, Beikai, Shun, You, Hua, Chang Prefecture Governor's Mansion, Shan Yu, Anbei Prefecture Protector's Mansion, conduct a detailed investigation, and we must find their people." ”

In today's situation, the whereabouts of the Subi prince Mangpo Jie Sunbo and his descendants are very important to the Tang Dynasty.

If you use it well, the threat of Tubo to the Tang Dynasty will be farther and farther away.

Even if it is used poorly, next year, Datang should be worry-free.

Li Zhi's gaze fell on Li Xuan again.

(End of chapter)