The uncle nodded: "It seems that the problem of Tubo is much more serious than that in the past. However, today and tomorrow are the key to our dynasty's military use against Goguryeo. In this way..." Uncle Li's brow frowned. Yes, it was a big problem.

"My dear friends, what good ways do you have to prevent Tubo from attacking Xiangxiong for the time being?" Uncle Li was an emperor who was easy to accept everyone's suggestions and opinions. He rarely had to act arbitrarily. It was precisely because of his tolerant character that the decisions of the Tang Dynasty during the Zhenguan period made few mistakes, laying a solid foundation for the future prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.

"Tubo is the strongest, followed by Xiangxiong, and the Dongnu Kingdom is the weakest, because the Dongnu Kingdom was jointly elected by the Supiqian tribe. It is a relatively loose tribal country. My Tang Dynasty, we may be able to write about these three." The Changsun Yinren pointed to the key point in his words.

This time, the news received by Jinzhaoyuan was really surprising. First, half a month ago, there was information that the envoy of Xiangxiong State went to Chang'an to pay tribute, hoping that the Tang Dynasty could mediate its relationship with Tubo. Then, last night, I received news from Tubo that Tubo was recruiting soldiers in large quantities and preparing to fight for life and death with Xiangxiong State, so this important meeting today was created.

Uncle Li nodded repeatedly: "Not bad, a very good idea. Now Tubo is strong and powerful, and he is sharpening his sword and pointing straight at Xiangxiong. If Xiangxiong comes, the Eastern Girls Kingdom must be Tubo's next target. They should understand the principle of losing their lips and cold teeth."

"Everyone understands the truth, but it depends on whether they have the courage and vision to do it." I interrupted with some concern. Although I don't know whether Xiangxiong and the Dongnu Kingdom had joined forces in history, in history, Songtsen Gampo completely unified the entire plateau area, which is what I worry about the most.

"Yes!" Uncle Li frowned in distress and wandered around the hall, looking at the various spheres of influence marked on the map.

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Chu Suiliang, the counselor, began to attack everyone's confidence again: "Your Majesty, although this method is good, I am a little worried that the Dongnu State is at the junction of Nanzhao and is located in the land of Tuguhun in the north. Speaking of which, it is like the first barrier between us and Tubo, and Tuguhun is the second. The Dongnu State has no strong conflict relationship with our Tang Dynasty, and our Tang Dynasty cannot let one vassal state attack another. This is not done by the sect leader."

"Mr. Jun, you think this is inappropriate. Soldiers are a trick. It is the best strategy to defeat others' soldiers without fighting. How can we not lose our Tang Dynasty's soldiers and soldiers and consume the ambitious Tubo's strength, making it impossible for us to attack and defend. Why can't we do it? Could it be that you want Your Majesty to be the benevolent person who is only known for benevolence and righteousness, and turn it over and become a laughing stock of the world's people? "Uncle Li Ji sarcastically said.

This sentence immediately caused a group of veterans to laugh happily, and Ju Suiliang stared at him in anger. Uncle Li was also so happy that he grinned his teeth, as if he felt it was not good to laugh at his ministers, so he quickly smoothed out: "Ji Qing, don't be fooled, Li Aiqing's words are still very reasonable. Fighting is different from governing the country. What you need is ruthless and absolutely, and you cannot have the slightest kindness of the enemy. However, governing the country requires both love and influence the people with benevolence. The two are different and the same."

Uncle Li’s statement is very correct. Soldiers should regard potential dangers as enemies and try every means to eliminate these dangers in their infancy. Civil officials set an example by educating the people with morality and conduct, which also makes them fundamentally different in their views on many events.

"Okay, let's not forget the serious business. At present, the relationship between Songtsen Gampo and Xiangxiong has reached the critical moment of sword-taking, and it is very likely to be triggered. The question is, when will Songtsen Gampo fight to the death with Xiangxiong?" Uncle Li looked at the map a few times and turned his head to ask me.

"This son-in-law is not very clear. However, according to my ministers, it should be the time when the horses are tall and fat next autumn, because Tubo is still secretly smuggling a large number of iron tools from our dynasty because their military equipment is still a bit insufficient. Moreover, from last year to this year, Tubo sent Sanba envoys to the East Women's Kingdom. It seems that the attitude of the East Women's Kingdom is still shaking." I said with certainty. I was a little complacent. If Uncle Li had not heard me and noticed the confidentiality measures of technology and manufacturing technology, it is very likely that Tubo had already learned to use the Tang Dynasty's new iron smelting method and the procedure of making various weapons. Xiangxiong would have bitten it to the savages of the Tubo led by Songtsen Gampo before we attracted the attention of our Tang Dynasty.

"Is that true?" Uncle Li buried his head and thought: "Son-in-law, you have been in charge of the Zuoyuan for a long time. On the one hand, you are the most familiar with the information. If you don't move soldiers, is it possible that you will drag this war for a year or two?"

"This..." I

It’s difficult, I can brag about the strategic policy, but I know the specific operation. Uncle Li smiled and said, “It’s okay, but you just say that, what I want to know is your opinion.”

"Since that's the case, the son-in-law offended it. In terms of the son-in-law, Tubo, Xiangxiong and Dongnu are three-legged stalemates, quite like the three kingdoms of Wei, Shu, Wu and Wu in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Wei and Tubo were the strongest. Shu was Xiangxiong. Although he had the power of a battle, if Tubo sent all the troops from all over the country to fight, it would be no enemy. The Dongnu was the Wu Kingdom. Looking at it, he always wanted to take advantage of the point, but he was afraid of being bitten. In this way, no one could eat the other two families in one breath. Therefore, the temporary balance can still be maintained. First of all, the current connection between Tubo and Xiangxiong is the current quarrel.

The relationship is the most nervous, and Tubo and Dongnuguo have been relatively friendly for a period of time. This is what everyone understands. In the past, Tubo's attitude towards Dongnuguo was not like this. It was only after Songtsen Gampo took office that it eased. What does this mean? It means that Tubo has already started to make a good friend to Dongnuguo. As long as Dongnuguo does not move troops, Tubo can fight with Xiangxiong without any worries. Therefore, the most important thing is the attitude of Dongnuguo. Although Dongnuguo has not bordered my Tang Dynasty, the Dongnuguo has a very close connection with my Tang Dynasty."

"Oh?!" Uncle Li was stunned. Not only Uncle Li, but almost everyone present looked at me.

"Please see, Tubo, Dongnuguo, and Xiangxiong are all located in high and cold places, and their products are not rich. The crops include green, wheat, buckwheat, and their main staple food is barley. The porcelain, silk, tea and salt they use are all sold from our Tang Dynasty. Dongnuguo has always been friendly to our Tang Dynasty. Why? Because Tubo has often fought with it for decades, plundering its population, cattle, horses and livestock. As for our Tang Dynasty, our merchants value fairness and monopoly. If there were no merchants from our Tang Dynasty, not only Dongnuguo, but even Tufan and Xiangxiong would have no silk, tea, and iron tools..." I have already explained the truth very clearly, how to understand it is their business.

In this era, the forging technology and smelting technology of the surrounding vassal states such as Tubo were very backward. Therefore, from the fifteenth year of Zhenguan to now, Tubo has sent more than five envoys. We need to hope that the Tang Dynasty can open up knowledge about agriculture, smelting, forging, equipment and architecture for them to learn. However, the learners sent by Tubo are now squatting in the Fanxue Museum, and are enjoying the Four Books and Five Classics every day.

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"So, my son-in-law thought that Your Majesty should first express his edict to Tubo to mediate the relationship between Tubo and Xiangxiong, persuade the two countries to sack the troops. In addition, he sent envoys to the East Girl Country to express their interests and let the East Girl Country understand the truth that Xiangxiong would be dead, and the border trade of our Tang Dynasty should increase the supply of luxury goods such as tea, silk, porcelain, etc. In addition, our Tang Dynasty used these to exchange for good horses with the East Girl Country, so that our Tang Dynasty and the East Girl Country would be profitable. In addition, there was very little local salt in Tubo, and they needed to buy a large amount of salt from the East Girl Country every year..." What I said was my own point of view. I am not very familiar with war, but I have a very thorough understanding of the unconventional war between countries, because the main battlefield in later generations was in terms of economy and resources. I had never eaten pork, and at least I had seen how pigs walked.

The large number of novel and unconventional economic aggression refreshed Uncle Li and others, and they benefited greatly from it. Soon, everyone's enthusiasm was mobilized, and they offered suggestions and finally agreed to clearly implement three plans. First, Uncle Li, the imperialist leader, ordered Tubo and Xiangxiong to stop the military and make peace as the leader of the Tang Dynasty. Second, he ordered Tuyuhun to cancel restrictions on the entry and exit of the Tang Dynasty merchants in the plateau areas, and most of them strengthen tea, silk, and porcelain.
Chapter completed!