Chapter 18: The alien race is frightened (Part 2)

The news that the Song army met in Hexi was a huge threat to Xixia. If it was not good, Xixia would be devastating. If Li Bingchang was not shocked, it would be impossible.

Of course, it is not only Xixia, but also Tubo.

Tubo belongs to the former land of the Western Qiang, but it is impossible to check its source. Most historical materials can only come from legends. The rise of Tubo can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, which was unified and powerful because of Songtsen Gampo. From then on, Tubo began a journey of victory over the Tang Dynasty that lasted for hundreds of years.

Although sometimes peace and sometimes wars continue for hundreds of years, the relationship between Tubo and the Tang Dynasty was still hostile. Although our historical textbooks talk about Tubo well, it is not consistent with history.

Tubo first did not accept the influence of the Han civilization, but recognized the Indian civilization of Asan. In order to create Tibetan language, Songtsen Gampo unified Tubo and sent people to study. He went to the Kashmir region now. At that time, it belonged to India. Tubo learned the Indian language and accepted the Indian civilization. Therefore, Tibetan language is similar to the Indian language.

Princess Wencheng's entry into Tibet had a profound impact. It can be said that this was the beginning of the transformation of the Tubo people from accepting the Indian civilization to accepting the Han civilization. However, at the beginning, Songtsen Gampo looked down on the Tang Dynasty and fought several battles with the Tang Dynasty and defeated the Tang Dynasty. Only then did he realize that the Tang Dynasty was very strong. After a series of events, Princess Wencheng finally entered Tibet.

Princess Wencheng brought a large number of Han civilizations to Tibet, books by the Han people, and science and technology by the Han people greatly promoted the social development of Tubo and greatly improved the national strength of Tubo. At the same time, it also made the Tubo people begin to accept Han civilization, and the acceptance of the Indian civilization here began to shake, step by step, withdrawing from the stage, and eventually replaced the Han civilization.

This is one of the reasons why India's Sanyi wanted to include the *** again and again. In Nehru's conception of the Great India, the *** was included, because India's Sanyi was unwilling to fail.

During the Songtsen Gampo era, the relationship between Tubo and the Tang Dynasty was quite good. Although there were frictions from time to time, it was mostly peaceful. After Songtsen Gampo's death, the relationship between Tubo and the Tang Dynasty changed. As the national strength increased, Tubo was no longer satisfied and fought with the Tang Dynasty for the Hexi Corridor.

When it comes to Tubo, many people think of *** and Qinghai, thinking that Tubo is only such a big place, which is a big mistake! At that time, Tubo was extremely vast, not only including the current *** and Qinghai, but also Afghanistan, Pakistan, and some parts of India. The control of thousands of miles was the biggest threat to the Tang Dynasty in the surrounding area.

The Turks were very powerful, but they were destroyed by the Tang Dynasty. The Tubo was also very strong, but the Tang Dynasty had no choice but to do anything, because Tubo occupied favorable terrain. The terrain where Tubo was located was dangerous, with complex terrain and numerous mountains and steep mountains. It was easy to defend but difficult to attack. It was even more difficult for the Tang Dynasty to attack Tubo.

Not to mention anything else, just one Jishi Pass caused the Tang Dynasty to lose tens of thousands of soldiers and generals.

It is precisely because Tubo occupied favorable terrain, which can attack and retreat and defend without any worries that Tubo, who is far inferior to the Tang Dynasty, repeatedly threatened Hexi.

Although Tubo possessed a territorial advantage and was not qualified to be an enemy of the Tang Dynasty, we have to mention another great power that had fought against the Tang Dynasty for hundreds of years, the Arab Empire.

After the rise of the Arab Empire, it advanced eastward, successively capturing part of Pakistan and India's territory, bordering the Tang Dynasty's Western Regions, and finally a war broke out. This battle lasted for hundreds of years. Although the Arab Empire could not defeat the Tang Dynasty and suppressed the Tang Dynasty and did not even have the chance to Islamize the Middle East. However, the Arab Empire was also a great power, and although it was repeatedly defeated, it fought repeatedly.

It was in this situation that Tubo and the Arab Empire came together, and the two great empires had a common opponent, the Tang Dynasty! Moreover, if they fought with the Tang Dynasty alone, they were not opponents of the Tang Dynasty, and they eventually formed an alliance, colluded with the Tang Dynasty to compete for power.

The main part of Tubo is on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and the other part of the country is in the Western Regions, which is close to the Arab Empire, which makes it more convenient for the two countries to form an alliance.

Due to its good geographical location, Tubo seriously threatened the Hexi Corridor and continued to attack the Hexi Corridor, but failed to succeed. This was to a certain extent to restrain the Tang Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty had to send a large number of troops to defend Tubo and protect the Hexi Corridor.

Needless to say, the importance of the Hexi Corridor is a necessary path connecting the central area of ​​China and the Western Regions, and it cannot be missed.

Perhaps, it was this restraint that made the Tang Dynasty insufficient in the Western Regions, and that Talas was finally defeated.

The alliance between Tubo and the Arab Empire poses a great threat to the Western Regions. The Tang Dynasty once lost the four towns of Anxi, and Wu Zetian sent troops to take them back.

By the end of the Tang Dynasty, Tubo once occupied Longxi and entered Guanzhong, causing huge damage. However, not long after, Tubo also split, the country's power declined and could not recover.

Today, Tubo mainly lives in Qinghai, which is the area around Qinghai Lake, and its leader is Dong Jin.

The beautiful Qinghai Lake is like a huge mirror, with beautiful scenery, making people nostalgic.

The cattle and sheep that were gathering in groups was melodious, with a melodious pastoral song, and a peaceful atmosphere.

Countless tabernacles, one after another, and there was no sight at all.

There was a huge tent in it, with a golden eagle on the top of the tent, full of domineeringness, and a flagpole outside the tent, the king's flag fluttered, stretching like a painting, making a sound of frightening sound.

In the tabernacle, Dong Wen was drinking and eating meat with a group of ministers. Tubo did not have many political affairs, but the state affairs were simple. It was clear after meeting a few words, which was far from as complicated as the Song Dynasty. Therefore, Dong Wen spent a lot of time. When he had nothing to do, he either went hunting, crawled into a woman's belly, or even had a banquet with his ministers.

The fat lamb radiated a tempting fragrance, and the hot horse radiated a fragrant fragrance. The king and ministers were eating very happily, and their mouths were full of oil.

"Zanpu, the Dangxiang people and the Song people finally started fighting in Hexi. This is a great thing for us!"

"Yes! The Song people have been cowardly for hundreds of years, and finally have a hero and come to Hexi. I really couldn't imagine that!"

"In the previous dynasty, the Han people were invincible and fought with all the heroes! The Turks, Tuyuhun, Uighurs, the great cannibals, and our Tubo were not opponents of the Han people, so they were suppressed and beaten! At that time, the Han people charged forward, like a tide of the sea, without courage, and their momentum was shocking! As soon as the previous dynasty died, the Han people were like the depressed thing and could not recover!"

As one of the main opponents of the Tang Dynasty, Tubo had suffered too many defeats under the Tang Dynasty. They knew deeply how powerful the Tang army was! The Tang army charged forward, and it was irresistible. There were countless Tubo people who died under the Tang army. Although the Tang Dynasty had been dead for more than a hundred years, they were afraid according to the stories he passed down from the old man.

However, after the establishment of the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty did not embark on the path of prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. It was still very cowardly. It gave the few people and was not very powerful to the Xixia people and Khitans, which were suppressed and fought. It was funny when they thought of it.

As soon as these ridiculous words were said, they all looked disdainful, and they looked down on the Song people at all.

"The more tragic they fight, the better!" Dong Wen was tall and bloody, and his voice was extremely loud. His speech was like thunder: "The more intense they fight, the more they ask for us! Over the years, we have been suppressing the people of Xixia, and had to bow to Emperor Song, respect him as the emperor, and be controlled by him. Humph, how are the descendants of Song Gampo so cowards?"

Tubo's strength was low and far less powerful than Western Xia. In order to fight against Western Xia, Tubo had to bow to the Song Dynasty, admit the rule of the Song Dynasty, and accept the official title of the Song Dynasty. Although this was just a superficial article, it was still very unhappy for them.

"yes!"

"The people of Xixia fight with the people of Song. This is called dog biting a dog. There is always a dog that cannot resist it, so he has to ask us for enough benefits and we can ask for a price everywhere!"

If the Western Xia and the Song Dynasty fought in Hexi, the benefit would be Tubo, and they could benefit from it, and all the ministers were very happy.

"You guys tell me whether Wu Ji had three heads and six arms, he actually took down three cities in one go. What's even more unbelievable is that he even took down Xiazhou!"

"If he had three heads and six arms, he wouldn't have stayed in Xiazhou. It must be that he was timid."

The ministers started to talk and mentioned the topic to Wu Ji.

Dong Wen's eyes flashed and he said, "Although Wu Ji took three cities in a row, he also had endless crises. His troops were insufficient. If he attacked Xingqing Prefecture at this time, even if he could destroy Xixia, he would leave troubles. Think about it, Xingqing Prefecture has many Xixia troops, and even if Li Bingchang could not defeat him, he would not escape. If Li Bingchang wanted to escape, Wu Ji could not stop him. Therefore, Wu Ji was staying in Xiazhou, waiting for reinforcements. Hehe! We can send envoys to meet Wu Ji, for the benefit. In order to get reinforcements, he dare not resist our benefits!"

Dong Jin was extremely smart and saw through Wu Ji's intentions. His idea was very correct. If he expressed his intention to move closer to Wu Ji in this situation, Wu Ji would definitely give him a lot of benefits in order to win him over.

"Za Pu's wise!"

The ministers admired it very much. Once this strategy was used, they would have many benefits and a lot of wealth that could not be fully enjoyed.

"Not only that, we also have to send envoys to Li Bingchang. If Li Bingchang dares not give benefits, we will help Wu Ji beat him. In order to win us over, Li Bingchang will definitely give us a lot of wealth." The light in Dong Wen's eyes became more and more prosperous: "We will please both sides, get benefits, and then sit in the mountains to watch the tiger fight. We will help whoever wins. By then, they will be exhausted, and it is not up to us to decide? In that way, our benefits will be the most!"

Insidious enough!

"Haha!" The ministers laughed, their faces full of red light, as if they had already gained great benefits.

"Report to Zanpu, the Western soldiers took down Hengshan and entered the Western Xia territory. Two hundred thousand Western soldiers met with Wu Ji's army!"

Just as the king and his ministers were proud, a personal soldier came in to report.

"What? The Western soldiers are coming?" Dong Wen almost didn't believe his ears. The beautiful thoughts that had just arisen were gone and screamed: "No! Wu Ji was waiting for us, but the Western soldiers! Two hundred thousand Western soldiers! Oh my God, as soon as the Western soldiers arrived, Wu Ji's military strength increased greatly. Not only was the Western Xia risking destruction, but even our Tubo would be unable to protect us day and night! What should we do?"

Dong Wen's face disappeared in an instant, and what was replaced by a look of horror on his face!
Chapter completed!