Love Affairs in Chang’an Chapter 340: It’s a mistake

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The monarch and the minister drank a pot of tea and cooked it again. The night was getting deeper, and they had some midnight snacks, and the conversation became more and more open. But the core is still around Lanzhou and Tubo.

"The rude and strange behavior of the Tubo envoys forced me and the ministers to make preparations in advance, so there was the recent imperial meeting." Li Shimin said, "War is for my Central Plains Agriculture and Forestry Empire. It is disaster and loss, but for the nomads, it is an important way to increase profits and profit. They have backward technology and poor products, and many things need to be obtained from our Central Plains. After the Tubo envoy left without saying goodbye, I immediately responded, First, the tea-horse trade at the border was closed and banned, and preparations for war spies were issued."

Qin Mubai pondered for a moment, and said: "Your Majesty will close the tea-horse exchange market, which is very likely to lead to war. Tubo people are mainly meat-based, and a meal cannot be without tea. Otherwise, the greasy fishy smell is enough to make them live forever. Ill. Tubo’s horses have always been sold cheaper, although it is useful and beneficial to us, but Datang’s horse farm in Helong has always been running well. If you really count it, there are not many, but not many. Therefore, the closing of mutual trade to Tubo The damage is even greater. It’s just that those businessmen and people who walk on the tea-horse road may suffer a bitter life."

"This is something that can't be helped." Li Shimin said, "I sent out the spy ahead of time. Everything is based on the overall situation. I naturally know that those tea-horse merchants who suffer from difficulties will not ignore the imperial court or sit and watch. Their family is ruined. However, if someone dared to take the risk of a tea-horse peddler, it would be collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country and will be severely punished."

Qin Mubai nodded. I thought that closing the tea-horse exchange market would also impose a relatively large restriction on the economy of Lanzhou. After moving to Lanzhou a year ago, Lanzhou was located in Lanzhou, which is at the throat of the Silk Road. The commercial development is quite rapid. A large part of the profit comes from the trade of sacrificial animals between the tea silk in the Mainland and the Tubo and the Western Regions. There are many immigrants and military members who make a living here. Now that the court has suddenly issued such a ban, I don't know whether the people in Lanzhou can adapt to it for a while. If there are some public grievances, it would be really inappropriate. At that time, Qin Shubao, Xue Wanche and others, who are as fiery in nature, don’t know if they can handle it properly...

Li Shimin drank the tea and looked at Qin Mubai, as if to penetrate his mind, smiled and said: "I know what you are thinking. You get on the horse and gallop on the battlefield, and you get off the horse to take care of Limin. At this moment, what I think is the people of Lanzhou. The livelihood of the military and civilians? Don’t worry. When I issued the tea-horse ban, I have also issued a tax reduction and pension order for the military and civilians of Lanzhou. Last year, Lanzhou paid a lot of taxes. This year, I don’t want Lanzhou to pay taxes. Believe it. Even if business travel is completely cut off in a short period of time, Lanzhou will be able to overcome this difficulty with its previous accumulation and wealth. The point is that the Dudu’s government must do a good job of comforting the military and civilians, and it must not be changed internally."

Qin Mubai nodded and said: "Economic sanctions are actually a way of hurting the enemy by one thousand and eight hundred. But I have a strong family background, and the situation in Lanzhou is not bad. We can survive through gritted teeth, but The Tubo people can’t do it. They will inevitably trade with Datang in a day, otherwise, it is very likely that half of the people will die of starvation and disease on the snow-covered plateau."

Li Shimin gently picked the corners of his mouth, smiled a little awkwardly, and said: "Mu Bai, you must be able to figure it out, why did I take such measures?"

Qin Mubai thought for a while, and said: "There are not many people who support the current war with Tubo. Although your Majesty has the intention to control it, it is hard to violate the consensus. It is not difficult to persecute Tubo by adopting such measures. People take the initiative. At that time, I will be famous for defending and attacking. People who are upright will not be inconvenienced to say more, and the world's reputation is also directed towards your Majesty."

"Haha! Not bad!" Li Shimin laughed and said, "Although Songtsen Gambo is also a hero, but he can only be led by my nose this time. Since he wants to marry my Li family's daughter, I have to honestly come up with a little bit of sincerity from the son-in-law who proposed to marry me. This is not the mountain king going down to **** his relatives, he has the turn to stare at me and pick three and four, is it his turn to play against my Uncle Tang? If he wants to go to war , I will accompany him; if he does not dare to go to war, then the best. I do not spend a lot of money, I will also make him lose all his Tubo vitality until he kneels down and begs for mercy."

Qin Mubai nodded and smiled with satisfaction, and said: "Datang has such strength and confidence, and his majesty has such courage and courage. He who serves his subjects and the people is proud! However, the minister is thinking now, Tubo Zamp Songtsen Gampo is not an idle generation, and there are no lack of talented wise men in the Tubo kingdom. Maybe they can understand my Datang strategy. They will also respond accordingly."

"Speaking of the idea." Li Shimin nodded in praise, and said, "You can be brave, but never underestimate your enemy. This is the same for running the country or the army. Recently I have been here often. Think, I am Songtsen Gampo, how will I respond? Now, I leave this question to you, Mu Bai. You can imagine that you are Songtsen Gampo, when you fully understand my After the intention, how would you respond?"

"This..." Qin Mubai didn't expect Li Shimin to ask such a question. This was really a test.

Knowing oneself, knowing the enemy, knowing the enemy, and taking the lead, is able to survive all battles. Although the political competition between states has not yet seen the wolves, it is no worse than the tit-for-tat on the battlefield. In fact, the military is just an extension of politics, and it serves politics. Political contests and games are also easier to produce intentional and purposeful wars.

After thinking about it for a while, Qin Mubai said: "I believe that the Tubo people are not really stupid. They know that if a large-scale war against Datang is launched, they will basically have no chance of winning. Even if they can succeed in a sneak attack with flexible and changeable combat methods. This time, but it does not take much advantage in the overall battle. Therefore, if I were Tubo Zanpu, I definitely would not launch a full-scale war at this time."

"Go on." Li Shimin took a sip of tea and narrowed his eyes, neither approving nor rebutting.

Qin Mubai said: "At the beginning of the competition, I won't go to the battle myself the first time. I will send a younger brother to take the lead and try to react."

"Brother? This analogy is a bit interesting." Li Shimin smiled, "Then you say, who will you send to lead the battle?"

"There are as many as dozens of small countries in the Western Regions, and any one of them is possible." Qin Mubai said, "However, considering geography, national strength and diplomatic relations, the Weichen thought that Gaochang Congress was the first to bear the brunt."

Li Shimin paused for a while with the teacup in his hand and smiled: "In other words, if you are Songtsen Gambo, will you force Gao Changguo to turn against Datang first?"

"Yes."

Li Shimin smiled without saying a word, got up and walked to the imperial table, took a copy of the imperial decree that had just been drafted but had not been sealed and handed it to Qin Mubai. Qin Mubai looked astonished, and suddenly said: "It turns out that your Majesty had expected it! This is a sacred decree to comfort Gaochang King Yu Wentai!"

"Haha!" Li Shimin said with a beard and smiled, "So I said, you are a talent and my confidant. Gao Changguo is located on the main point of the Silk Road, guarding the border trade between Datang and dozens of countries in the Western Regions. The throat of the Western Regions. Although there are more than 20 countries in the Western Regions that have been attached to my Datang and respected me as the Tian Khan, but over the years, the control of the Western Regions by the Tang Dynasty is not strong, far inferior to the Turks (referring to the Western Turks, not already The East Turks, which was destroyed by Li Jing), is even less comparable to Tubo. There is a saying that emperor Shan Gao is far away. Even if Gao Chang Wang Wentai has no intention of opposing the Tang Dynasty, he cannot resist the pressure of Tubo. In recent years, the Tang Dynasty has flourished, such as Tubo and Turks. The Ministry of Mind was confused and formed an alliance in the dark, and joined forces to fight. Turks have been seldom in trouble because they are far away from the territory of the Tang Dynasty, but their strength in the Western Regions is quite strong. It is difficult for a strong dragon to crush a local snake. Even the Tubo people in the Western Regions did not dare to easily fight with them. Therefore, if Gaochang turns against each other, there will be three contending states on the throat area of ​​the Silk Road: Tang, Tubo, and Turks. In addition, dozens of small countries in the Western Regions have close contacts with each other. Inextricably linked, the good tigers lost to the pack of wolves. Therefore, the situation in the Western Regions is quite complicated. Once Gao Changguo really rebels, it will be a battle of the ages. Therefore, I did not dare to take it lightly and convene the Imperial Front Conference for several days. To discuss good policies."

After listening to this, Qin Mubai's heart suddenly opened up, and at the same time he couldn't help being a little excited, and said: "Your Majesty, doesn't that mean that your long-planned Western Region plan is about to kick off?"

"Yes." Li Shimin raised his eyebrows, and said, "You said so well before that, if we fight one more battle now, we can save future generations from fighting ten battles and a hundred battles. This is very It’s a good deal. It’s going to happen sooner or later. I won’t do it, and my son and grandson must do it too. Instead of doing this, why don’t I take care of them while I’m still young? Of course, having said that, if it wasn’t for you The Western Regions management has laid a solid foundation, and there are also **** weapons such as the "Iron Valley" and the "Red Cannon". I will never have this idea in a short time. So, on the surface, this is The major national policy is ours, but in fact, it is you who have been actively working hard to promote. In the future, if we can really achieve this great achievement, we can only get one point of credit. The remaining nine points will be the same as your Qin Mubai Fight with other **** soldiers and civilians who are actively pioneering."

"Your Majesty is too modest." Qin Mubai clasped his fist and said, "If it weren't for a sage like you, your majesty, even if the minister is powerful, there is nowhere to use terror. Good birds choose wood loyal ministers. It is also a great blessing in life to choose the lord, the ministers and other subjects to meet your majesty!"

"Haha!" Li Shimin smiled heartily and said, "Mu Bai, do you know what I'm thinking?"

"Your Majesty, please make it clear."

"I'm thinking, if Qin Mubai has been in Lanzhou, will this situation be achieved?" Li Shimin said half-jokingly and half-heartedly, "With the power of the Tang Dynasty, we will fight against Tubo, Turks and the Western Regions. Ten big and small nations?"

"Your Majesty said and laughed." Qin Mubai smiled, "Lanzhou is able to make small achievements, but it is not thanks to the great support of His Majesty, the court and the Central Plains? How can We Minister He De, dare to go with Songtsan like this It’s better to leave it to your Majesty for such an opponent."

"No, I want you to compete with him." Li Shimin laughed, but it was not completely casual and ridiculous, obviously a bit serious.

Qin Mubai was faintly excited in his heart, but still said: "Your Majesty is too high to look at the ministers. The ministers have been in office for less than five years, the virtues are shallow, the talents are shallow and the experience is shallow, the Lanzhou plan is related to the Datang In the western half of the country and a century-old plan, the Weichen shoulders are still immature, and I am afraid that he can't take such a big burden. However, if your majesty plans properly, the Weichen Prancing Horse battlefield will not hesitate!"

"Haha! Qin Saburo, Qin Saburo!" Li Shimin pointed at Qin Mubai and laughed, "Looking at your duplicity, I really learned your father's nine points. Modesty is good, but too modest , May not be really good. You have some talents, how can I not know? You are young, with a loose foundation and shallow experience, but no one in the world is born with a foundation and experience. When I was 16 years old, I did not know Still don’t even care about my saddle drape? To prepare for a rainy day, before Tubo and Gaochang officially move, I have made the following three-point arrangement: First, send a letter of comfort to the king of Gaochang. This may not be really useful, but it can Let King Gaochang cast a rat avoidance device. If I have soothed him and renounced it, then I can’t blame me. Second, the secret decree for the Lanzhou Dudu’s Mansion has been on the road first, and your father, with the assistance of Xue Wanche and others, will do it well. Prepare for war. If there is a change in Gaochang, the Lanzhou army will react immediately. Use the offensive and defensive troops to send Gaochang to minimize the loss of the Silk Road and extinguish Gaochang's rebellious arrogance as soon as possible, so as not to spread to other countries. The potential. The third is for you."

Qin Mubai's expression slightly changed, and he sat in a tight fist and said in a deep voice: "Please descend!"

"You will be married to Ling'er soon." Li Shimin smiled, apologetic, but more of expectation and appreciation, and said, "But the country is greater than home. If the community needs it, you can do it anytime. Get ready, go to Lanzhou and even open the battlefield. What I left for you is not a sacred decree, but only an agreement. When Gaochang will reverse, I don't know. If it is after your wedding, then it is easy to say. Qin Luma will Please take your princess and go to Lanzhou with you. What should you do if she married you. Even if she is my favorite daughter, I will let her stay with you. On the other hand, if Before you get married, Gao Chang rebelled first. Your father, Xue Wanche and others will lead the army. By then, Lanzhou will be empty and you must be there. So..."

"Your Majesty!" Qin Mubai clasped his fists and promised, "Even if the ministers are to go to Lanzhou at this moment, the ministers will leave the imperial study room if they come out!"

Li Shimin's expression was slightly stagnant, and he nodded: "Okay. With you, I feel at ease."

"Why do you have to worry about your Majesty?" Qin Mubai said, "You have a country, and you have a home. Children understand such simple principles. Ling'er is not an unreasonable person, but whenever I decide to do something, as long as it is It is correct and reasonable. She will certainly not stop her, but will only support me behind her back. However, this time, no matter what, I will not take Ling'er to Lanzhou again. Chang'an is good."

"You think so, but she may not." Li Shimin smiled, "My own daughter knows it in her own heart. Once she decides that the nine cows can't be brought back. Now you two are husband and wife, don't Said it is Lanzhou, it is clear that the blood, fire, mountains, guns, forests and arrows rain, she will also accompany you. This is her persistence and her pleasure. If she is left alone in Chang'an, safety is safe, but I estimate that she will be desperate and sleepless. However, I certainly support you not to take her to Lanzhou. After all, it is a border fortress. Anything can happen, and sometimes not all things can be taken care of. Ling Erruo is here , It will also distract you. But this is your young couple's business, I don’t interrupt, you can do it yourself."

"Weichen decides to cook properly, your majesty rest assured." Qin Mubai arched his hands.

"Haha!" Li Shimin laughed, and personally added a cup of tea to Qin Mubai, and said, "Among my many children, sons and daughters, only you are the most reassuring and powerful. Anyway. Ke'er has been to Goguryeo for a long time, and the good news has been heard frequently. I am very relieved. If it can be too stable there, it is time for me to call him back."

Qin Mubai drank tea in a muffled voice without saying anything.

"Why don't you speak?" Li Shimin asked with a smile, a little mysterious.

"This is your majesty's family affair, and it is also a private and state affair. The ministers dare not interject." Qin Mubai said with a relaxed smile.

Li Shimin nodded noncommittal and said, "Let's look again! The messengers of Goguryeo, Silla, and Baekje are still in Chang'an. Maybe they also smelled some of the smell left by the Tubo people. , I was whispering while watching, and I was guessing whether I still have a leisure time to pay attention to things on the Korean Peninsula. Goguryeo has never been honest, and has never really put me in the Central Plains. The former Sui Yang Guang has failed to conquer Goguryeo. , Let them straighten up their tails. To tell the truth, compared to the Western Regions, I would like to clean up Goguryeo first. It directly borders my Datang Liaodong, and the provocations and threats are even more naked and direct. However, fortunately you have Ke. I shared my worries and won this precious time. However, no one can guarantee how long Ke'er alone can support the three kingdoms with a pair of meaty mouths. Therefore, if the Western Regions extend Russia by one day, Goguryeo will have more If Ke'er is not mournful and wolfish ambitions, Ke'er will be more pressure and danger. On the contrary, if Ke'er uses wisdom and strategy to get the law in the three kingdoms of Korea, the imperial court will be less pressured and can be fully committed to the Western Front. It will directly affect the situation of Lanzhou and the Western Regions."

Qin Mubai's heart tightened slightly. After talking about it for a long time, Li Shimin's scheming was only clear at this time. Western Region Qin Mubai and Gaoli Li Ke, the two young men seemed to be carrying a large stone box door that was about to fall together. Whoever falls first, the other party is bound to be crushed into meat sauce. The two must work hard together to hold on and find a way of liberation, and become more of themselves.

Qin Mubai didn't expect that after returning from resignation from Xiangyang, he and Li Ke had already drawn a clear line, and the two of them got on the same boat by mistake. If you lose it, you will lose it.

God's will?

Artificial?

Qin Mubai couldn't figure it out and couldn't make it clear. Maybe there is a certain number in the dark, maybe everything is under Li Shimin's planning and overall control.

In short, after traveling in a big circle, Qin Mubai, Li Ke, and Li Ke were connected together.