Chapter 4878 Tibetan Crisis

Chapter 4878 Tibetan Crisis
Songtsen Gampo looked at his most trusted ministers.

Although he was able to pacify the plateau and unify Tibet because of his wisdom and talent, he also relied on the assistance of a group of trusted ministers, including Lu Dongzan, Sangbuza, Chisang Yangdon, Sairu Gongdon... Today, these comrades who were close to each other and swore to live and die together have gradually parted ways.

Lu Dongzan was his most important ally, a man of both literary and military talents, with outstanding abilities. In addition, the Gar tribe behind him was growing stronger and stronger, and his sons were all outstanding, which had gradually threatened the authority of the Zamp. When he was around, Lu Dongzan could only be subordinate to him and willingly assist him. If he was not around one day, the Gar tribe would surely rebel.

He has always admired Han culture, especially Han history books. When Lu Dongzan imitated Cao Mengde to "use the emperor to command the princes", it was already a consideration of the loyalty between the monarch and his subjects. It would not be surprising if he forced the next Zanpu to abdicate and "hand over" the throne to Lu Dongzan.

So he united many tribes and exiled Lu Dongzan to the former land of Tuyuhun, making it impossible for him to return to Luoshui City...

How did Lu Dongzan behave when he left Lhasa City?
She cried bitterly, swore to the sky, and said that she had no intention of disobeying. She listed her past achievements and described the loyalty of her tribe, which made him soften his heart and almost revoke his order... What was the result?

As soon as he led his tribe to Fuqi City, he secretly colluded with the Tang people and even intended to send his sons to the Tang Dynasty to become Tang people. In the end, he led his tribe to rebel and drove his second son Lun Qinling to lead the tribal army to rise up, attack cities and seize land, and head straight for Lhasa City.

Fortunately, he was expelled at the beginning. Otherwise, if he had continued to hide and hide, I am afraid that one day the Tibetan kingship would have fallen into his hands...

What saddened him most was Sai Rugundon.

He sent the prince to assist him in defending the Dangla Mountain defense line. This was a display of unparalleled trust based on blood ties!
The results of it?
He just watched helplessly as Gongri Gongzan was shot to death in the chaos of the army...

Is it really too late to retreat?

Is there really no possibility of rescue?

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Now that my son is gone, everyone thinks that I have no descendants, and anyone is qualified to covet the position of Zamp?
I have grandchildren!

The Yalong tribe still has a prince, and the bloodline has not been cut off. How can the Tibetan kingship be allowed to be interfered with by others? !
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"Chisang Yangdun, lead your troops to Gechuanyi immediately to reinforce Sairu Gongdun. No matter what, you must stop Lun Qinling to the north of Gechuanyi."

Gechuan Posthouse is 800 miles away from Lhasa City. It seems like a long journey, but in fact it is the last pass on the Tang-Tibet Road leading to Lhasa City. It is an important transportation route connecting the north and the south surrounded by mountains. Once it is broken through by Lun Qinling, Lhasa City will have no defenses.

Chisang Yangdun knelt on the ground and said loudly: "Tzanpu, rest assured. I will go to join Sairu Gongdun and join forces to kill the culprits who killed the prince and avenge the prince!"

"Hey, my dear minister, what are you talking about?" Songtsen Gampo closed his eyes, waved his hands, and sighed, "When two armies fight, life and death are determined by fate. Your Highness was injured by the loss on the battlefield, how can he blame others? The Gar tribe is a Tibetan lineage, connected to us by blood. Even if we have different political views and positions, we are definitely not mortal enemies. When you go to Gechuan Post, you should warn Sai Rugongdon not to act rashly. You just need to hold the defense line. I will send someone to Fuqi City to discuss a ceasefire with Lu Dongzan."

Everyone in the room widened their eyes, thinking they had heard wrongly.

It was obvious that he was shot to death by Bolun Zanren's arrow, but now it is said that he was "injured by loss"?
But he understood the Zamp's intention in a moment. Gongri Gongzan was already dead. Instead of having a blood feud with the Gar tribe and fighting to the death, it would be better to endure the shame and hatred and reduce the feud between them to a minimum in order to facilitate peace talks with the Gar tribe.

Whether it was enduring humiliation or putting the overall situation first, Songtsen Gampo's shrewdness and broad-mindedness were truly impressive.

The phrase "injured by loss" was used to define Gongri Gongzan's sudden death. If anyone makes a fuss about this matter in the future, no matter what their purpose is, it will be "contravening the imperial edict"...

Not only was the Gar tribe not held accountable, but even Serugundun, who had an unshirkable responsibility, was not held accountable.

This is to reassure people’s hearts.

The only one who couldn't understand this practice, Princess Chizun, sat obediently on the side, but couldn't interrupt. There had never been a situation where women interfered in politics in Tubo. If she dared to say a word at this time, her fate would be extremely miserable...

"Wei Chen obeys!"

Chisang Yangdun respectfully accepted the order.

Songtsen Gampo paused, and said in a low voice: "Pass the order down, no one in Luoxiu is allowed to talk about the cause of the prince's death. Anyone who spreads rumors or talks nonsense will be arrested by the Guangjun and thrown into prison and severely punished. Lu Dongzan is a meritorious Tibetan and my right-hand man. His willingness to go to the old Tuyuhun site is enough to show his loyalty to Tibetans. The rebellion of the Gar tribe this time was instigated and forced by the Tang people, not their original intention. I am willing to negotiate with them privately and end the war. The enemy of Tibetans is the Tang people, not the Gar tribe."

It can be predicted that when the news of the prince's death spread throughout Tubo, countless people who coveted the position of Zamp would be delighted and stir up trouble. At this time, any blood feud had to be put aside, and ensuring the unification of Tubo was the top priority.

Otherwise, once the various Tibetan tribes attacked and killed each other for the position of Zamp, they would inevitably be taken advantage of by the Tang people, and the day of the country's destruction would not be far away.

Compared with the unification of Tubo, the revenge for killing one's son has to be endured.

Sambuza and Trisang Yangton knelt in front of the couch, admiring and worshipping, and full of respect: "The Zamp has a heart as big as the ocean, and he cares about the Tubo people all the time. He is truly a peerless leader bestowed by God on Tubo. We have no regrets in following the Zamp, even if we die nine times!"

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When Chisang Yangdun took his leave and went to reorganize the troops to march to Gechuan Post, Songtsen Gampo suddenly broke out in a violent coughing fit, which frightened Sambhota and Princess Bhrikuti. They hurriedly looked for a doctor, who treated him and gave him a dose of medicine, and the symptoms eased a little, but his complexion was extremely ugly.

Songtsen Gampo waved his hand to dismiss the medical officer, and with the help of Princess Chizun, he leaned on the soft pillow, called Sambuza to him, and asked doubtfully: "Are you sure there won't be any accidents in the Cangliubu?"

Sambuza nodded and said, "Zanxiruo once appeared in the six tribes of Nachang and tried to contact the six hidden tribes to raise an army to respond to the Gar tribe, but someone reported it to the Zamp. I have sent people to the six tribes of Nachang. Although they failed to kill Zanxiruo, they severely injured him. He will never dare to stay. I have also warned the six tribes of Nachang one by one. No one will dare to betray the Zamp."

"Then why did Lun Qinling dare to attack Dangla Mountain?"

This was something that puzzled Songtsen Gampo greatly.

It was easy to defeat Sairugongdun, but breaking through the Dangla Mountain defense line and heading towards Luoshui City meant that Lun Qinling's troops would be alone and deep in the enemy's territory, and they would not be able to retreat if they suffered a slight setback. They could only go down this path until the end...

Without the support of the six tribes of Nacang responding to the attack on the flank of Luoshui City, how could Lun Qinling dare to attack Luoshui City with only 5,000 soldiers and horses?
No matter how powerful the Tang people's firearms were, what could they do when faced with a disparity in military strength that was more than ten or twenty times theirs?
Sambuza remained silent. He couldn't explain.

If Bolun Zanren was the commander of this army, then it would not be surprising if he did anything impulsive and foolish, even self-destruction was possible, but who was Lun Qinling?

He was a rising star who had perfectly inherited Lu Dongzan's military strategy and was a leader among the younger generation of Tubo. Since he started his army, he had captured cities and strongholds along the way and established his glorious reputation with the reputation of many famous Tubo generals. How could such a person do such a stupid thing as advancing alone and bringing about his own destruction?
Therefore, when discussing Qinling, one must have something to rely on.

It's just that I can't see through it...

Songtsen Gampo shook his head, throwing away all his doubts and worries, and said in a deep voice: "No matter what Lun Qinling is up to, you must immediately mobilize the troops around Luoshui City. Once Sairu Gongdon and Chisang Yangdon fall and the defense line of Gechuan Post is broken, Lun Qinling will drive straight in, immediately bypass Lalezhi's troops from the flank, go around behind him and block Gechuan Post. I want to trap Lun Qinling in a desperate situation and catch him in a jar!"

Sambuza was shocked and advised: "This move is very risky. Luoshui City's defense is empty. What if something happens? Qinling only has 5,000 soldiers and horses. Even if they are equipped with Tang army firearms, it is impossible to capture Luoshui City. However, if someone with evil intentions sees an opportunity, he may take the risk."

He talked about the defense of Lhasa City, but what he was thinking in his heart was why the Zamp was so sure that Sairu Gongdon and Chisang Yangdon could not defend Gechuan Posthouse?
With two famous Tubo generals joining forces to defend, and their military strength being ten times that of the enemy, how could the defense line be lost?

Did the Zamp praise Lun Qinling too highly?
Or do you think that Serugundun and Chisangyangton won’t try their best?
Songtsen Gampo drank some water to moisten his throat, and then he felt better. He closed his eyes and said, "No need to ask any more questions. Just follow my orders."

"Yes."

Sangbuza was terrified. If what the Zamp thought was true, and the two men were either trying to preserve their strength or had ulterior motives and were unwilling to fight Lun Qinling with all their might, then things would change in Tubo. The huge turmoil caused by this would very likely affect the entire core of Tubo's power.

Perhaps, this is exactly the purpose of Lun Qinling's risky move?

Songtsen Gampo could not hide his sorrow and sighed, "Also, let the monks prepare to welcome the prince's body back and hold a funeral for the whole city. Although the prince has not yet become the king, he is still the most honorable person in Tubo. All regulations should be followed according to the king."

As he spoke, the muscles on his face twitched uncontrollably, enough to reveal his inner sadness and hatred.

He had high hopes for his only son, and arranged for him to participate in politics when he was twelve or thirteen years old. He trained him with great effort and followed the highest standards in all aspects of his education. Although the prince's performance proved that he was just an average person and had no signs of great talent, he was well-behaved and could barely become a ruler who could maintain the status quo.

Now the elderly are sending their loved ones to their deaths, and all their efforts have been wasted. It is truly heartbreaking and sorrowful beyond words.