Li Zhi thought about these joints clearly in his heart, and let out a long breath: "I also think so, just now in the court, there are many courtiers, who actually speak for Tubo, saying that Tubo and the Tang Dynasty are a state of in-laws, how can they not help their in-laws, but help outsiders."
I don't think it's right, but now I listen to you, and it is true. ”Li Zhi said that he was wise and martial in his mouth, but in fact, in his heart, he secretly screamed ashamed.If it weren't for the last time Su Dawei came back to face the saint, he tried his best to depict the unification of the snowy region in Tubo in front of him, and now he is now a hegemon on the plateau, which may threaten the security of the northwest of the Tang Dynasty.In real history, Tubo invaded Tuyuhun in the first year of Xianqing, led by the great minister Lu Dongzan, and invaded Tuyuhun.Lu Dongzan led his troops across the Balon River and entered the Bailan clan in the Qaidam Basin.On the same day, the Tubo army launched an attack on the defenders of the Tuyuhun country stationed in Bailan, and the two sides fought hard for three days and nights, and Tuyuhun killed more than 1,000 people in the battle and withdrew from the Bailan area.Tubo took advantage of the situation to occupy the southwestern territory of Tuyuhun and stationed troops in Bailan as a springboard for the annexation of Tuyuhun in the future.But the battle to destroy the country is protracted, and it is by no means one or two battles that can distinguish the winner from the loser.And in such a war, it is necessary to take into account the internal and external situation.Externally, at that time, the Tang Dynasty was still fighting against the Western Turks, and the attention was all on the Turks, and no one cared about the rest, which was an excellent time window.Internally, Tibet has completely digested the power of the ancient kingdom of Zhangxiong, and its national strength is unprecedentedly strong.At this time, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to defeat Gu Hun.Even so, Tubo still did a subtle "micro-operation".On the one hand, the Tubo elite blocked the passage to Datang and did their best to hunt down Tuyuhun's envoys, so that Tuyuhun could not deliver news to Datang in time for help.At the same time, the Tibetan people themselves continued to send envoys to release false news from the Honglu Temple of the Tang Dynasty and a series of high-ranking officials, and to launch a series of "lobbying" against high-ranking officials in the DPRK and China with treasures and thick coins.For the aristocratic and high-ranking officials who can speak in the court and exert influence on Li Zhi, the focus is on "taking care".As a result, a large number of voices in the court were speaking for Tubo.Doesn't that sound familiar?
During the Warring States Period, Qin and Zhao fought a decisive battle in Changping, and it was this trick that Qin used to deal with the six eastern countries, so that the six countries ate melons on the side, and sat and watched Zhao Kuo's army being annihilated by the Qin army.Even thousands of years later, this kind of conspiracy to persuade high-ranking officials of other countries to realize their own strategic intentions is still common.In the official history, it is precisely because of this that Li Zhi has a difficult choice for a while.At that time, Li Zhi was bent on conquering Goguryeo and realizing Taizong's unfinished work.As a result, the Datang strategy was tilted towards Liaodong.This gave Tibet the most precious window of time.In the fourth year of the Tang Dynasty, most of Tuyuhun was annexed by Tubo.The remnants have moved inward, "attached" to the Tang Dynasty.It was only then that Li Zhi woke up from a dream and sent Su Dingfang, a famous general of the Tang Dynasty, to start a big war with Tubo.It's a pity that it's too late.Although there was a battlefield miracle of 80,000 Tubo soldiers led by Su Dingfang Wuhai in the Battle of Wuhai, the deputy minister of Tubo was broken by 1,000, but after all, it could not change the passive situation of the Tang Dynasty's strategy.The Tuyuhun land swallowed by Tubo has basically been preserved.Subsequently, in order to recapture the strategic buffer of Tuguhun, Datang made a series of war moves.Until, the famous Tang general Su Dingfang died in the army, everything came to an abrupt end.Only then did the high-level leaders of Datang realize that Tuyuhun was really lost and could not be restored.This was originally a major strategic mistake that was difficult to speak of in the Gojong Dynasty.But now, at this moment, in front of Su Dawei, everything will change.Su Dawei did not want to see his good friend Xue Rengui suffer the defeat of Dafeichuan in the future.I didn't want Su Dingfang to be gray-haired, busy and pacifying the chaos, acting as a firefighting team everywhere, and finally died of exhaustion in the army."
Your Majesty, the minister is willing to guarantee with his life that this battle between Tubo and Tuyuhun is that Tubo wants to encroach on Tuguhun.If Tuyuhun is here, my Tang Dynasty and Tubo still have a strategic buffer land, if Tuyuhun is lost, Tubo can Tuyuhun as the base, and the sword points to the South Road of Bashu Jian.At that time, Tibet occupied a favorable geographical position, and if our army wanted to attack it again, it had to climb over the mountains and mountains, and the strategy was very passive. ”Su Dawei's remarks obviously touched Li Zhi.He patted his knees lightly, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he muttered for a long time.As a promising emperor, although he has never been to the snowy plateau, he is not ignorant of military strategy.With Tuyuhun here, if the Tang army goes out of Bashu, it will be able to use Tuyuhun as an advance base and get food, grass and manpower supplements.If Tuyuhun is lost, just as Su Dawei said, the Tang army wants to cross the mountains to attack Tubo, which is tantamount to the end of a strong crossbow.It's hard, it's hard.Li Zhi's palm gently patted his knee.My knees hurt so much.Just like his heart at the moment, it is extremely entangled.Intellectually, he knew very well that if Tuyuhun was annexed by Tubo, Datang would be strategically caught in a supplement.Emotionally, how much temptation is it to conquer Goguryeo and pacify Liaodong?
What Taizong didn't do, if it was done in my hands, wouldn't it be the best proof of myself?
The work of expanding the territory, even if I see Taizong in the future, I can hold my chest up, right?
And those people in the court, those remnants of the nobles in Guanlong, should also shut up.This is also a major political benefit, and it can make my throne more stable.But......
Tuyuhun must not be lost.If the two sides fight together, I am afraid that they will lose sight of one and lose the other, and in the end nothing will be achieved.Really......
It's hard!
The slightly squinted eyes were opened, and the essence glittered inside, showing the strong ambition of an emperor in the prime of life."
Su Dawei, if you look at it, how should this battle be fought?""
The minister believes that the northwest is high, and if Tubo occupies Tuyuhun, it will have a geographical advantage over the Tang Dynasty, so it is necessary to provide assistance before Tuyuhun is destroyed, and Tuyuhun must be protected no matter what.""
Who can be the general?""
General Su Dingfang, he is familiar with the situation in the northwest, although he is a little hard, but it is better to work hard now than to be busy in the future.""
What about you?
How about I send you to assist Su Dingfang?
”Li Zhi said suddenly.This time, Su Dawei was stopped.He thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, it should be incumbent on the minister to fight against Tubo, but now Chang'an is really inseparable from the minister." ”"Joke, what do you mean that Chang'an can't live without you?"
Li Zhi's eyes flashed, and there was some danger.Under the whole world, it is not the king's land.This Chang'an, the only person who can't be separated from it, there should be only one, that is, him, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and Li Zhi, the Heavenly Khan."
Your Majesty, last night the Japanese Zhengying just tried a case, and the matter involved the details of the Japanese country, and I was about to report to Your Majesty."
At that moment, Su Dawei told Li Zhi in detail about the case and the situation of the Wuzheng camp."
If Your Majesty sends me and General Su Dingfang to deal with Tibet, I am willing, but the Japanese camp has just been reorganized, and if there are no ministers to manage it, I am afraid that we will return to looseness, so we will be at a disadvantage in terms of intelligence.Guaranteeing that the Japanese Zheng camp will make good use of this case to counter-infiltrate the Japanese and Goguryeo, and even in the direction of Tibet, and establish an effective intelligence network in our Tang Dynasty, which is also to provide strong support for internal and external warfare.If someone can manage the camp for the minister at this time, the minister is willing to hand over the post of camp. ”After saying this, it was Li Zhi's turn to freeze.Thinking about it carefully, there are quite a few cases that Datang will decide, such as that Di Renjie, who heard that it would be good.There are also some old criminal names, and there are also many in the Criminal Department and Dali Temple.However, it seems that it is really impossible to find someone who can be like Su Dawei, who knows everything about intelligence well, and can lead the outline and really support the Wuzheng camp in such a chaotic situation."
Intelligence......
Intelligence is also important. ”Li Zhi muttered to himself.Naturally, he understood.Datang also does not pay attention to intelligence, like Li Dayong who was sent to Baekje before, and many others like Li Dayong, are all important secret agents spread by Datang.In the enemy's territory, set up an intelligence network, collect all intelligence, and provide intelligence support to Li Zhi, who was far away in Chang'an.But speaking of which, external intelligence is valued enough, and internally, in this regard, Datang is indeed a little insufficient.After all, when Datang was first established, there was no need for this.However, time has changed, as a regional power, as the first power in the world, the empire of the Heavenly Khan.Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty has long become the "espionage capital" where various countries compete to infiltrate and seek intelligence.Li Zhi was not ignorant of this, otherwise he would not have made a decision to set up the Wazheng Battalion."
If you can't go to Tibet......"
"Your Majesty, although the minister can't go to Tibet in person, there are suitable people to recommend him.""
Oh, who is it?""
General An's son, An Wensheng."
Li Zhi frowned slightly, recalling carefully in his mind.He was not very familiar with the name An Wensheng, and he couldn't think of an impression of this person for a while."
An Wensheng used to be the deputy marshal of the bad people in Chang'an County, and he was a close friend with the minister, and when he entered Tubo before, he was the one who showed the way for the minister, and he was more familiar with the feelings of Tubo than the minister.""
Why is he familiar with Tibet?""
Because his master is Yuan Shoucheng, Yuan Shoucheng has traveled in the Western Regions all the year round, trying to find the legendary state of the Queen Mother of the West, An Wensheng has followed Yuan Shoucheng to many places, and has also been to Tibet."
mentioned Yuan Shoucheng, Li Zhi immediately had an impression."
Since you recommend An Wensheng, are you willing to guarantor him?"
Guaranteeing means that if something happens, you are jointly and severally liable.Su Dawei did not hesitate: "The minister is willing." ”"I'm right."
Li Zhichang exhaled.With talents familiar with the terrain and geography to guide the way, coupled with Su Dingfang's ability, at least the Tang army can be guaranteed to be undefeated.If we can slightly curb the momentum of Tubo, drag down their strategy of annexing Tuyuhun, and buy time for Datang, it will be enough."
Ami, you said last time that Tubo has hundreds of thousands of soldiers?""
There are no less than 300,000 people who control the strings.""
These bitter cold places are really good places to produce warriors."
Li Zhi sighed: "I have made up my mind, and I sent Su Dingfang to go on the expedition to block Tubo, save Tuguhun, and make An Wensheng his deputy and lead 20,000 troops." ”Poof~ Su Dawei was so hung that he almost didn't bite his tongue off.He looked at Li Zhi with a stunned expression, almost thinking that he had misheard."
Your Majesty, 20,000 people......
Isn't it too little?
The Tubo people occupy an advantageous area, and they also have an advantage in numbers, so they will give General Su 20,000 people?
”Why is there 20,000 people in God, and 20,000 people praise more than 100,000 people?
Although Su Dingfang is good at winning more with less and playing a record of turning the tables against the wind, can you not bully General Su like this?
Is it to look down on the Tibetan people or what's going on?"
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I have made up my mind, by the way, I will also send Cheng Mingzhen and Xue Rengui to Liaodong......
Silla Jin Chunqiu has sent envoys to report the emergency several times, if he does not save it, he is afraid that Silla will not be protected. ”Li Zhi's words were ethereal, as if coming from the sky.Su Dawei was stunned on the spot for a while.()