Chapter 1247 Tubo’s situation deteriorates

"Come, come, let's eat and talk over the years. I know you have suffered too. It was not my intention to leave you in that place. Our Tang Dynasty just needs someone to guard it. Although Tubo is now divided Three, but based on what you know there, their threat is still not small."

While Li Xiang and Li Xiang were chatting, a table of wine and food was already on the table. After Yuchi Baolin took off his armor, he saw that his skin was also tanned. It seemed that the ultraviolet rays on the plateau were really powerful.

"This is the reason why I came back this time. I often write letters to the officials of the Ministry of War. From what they say, I can understand that not many people think that Tibet is a threat. They always think that we are already on the plateau. If the army occupies 1/3 of the power, then we can take advantage of Songtsan Gampo and others. If the whole of Chang'an has this kind of thinking, then we will be really in danger."

Yuchi Baolin said earnestly that when he returned to Chang'an to report on his duties this time, he could have found someone else to do the work, but after careful consideration, Yuchi Baolin still felt that he should come back by himself.

First of all, I haven’t seen my family for a long time. I want to meet my family and connect with other people, so as not to lose touch with Chang’an City because I am on the plateau. No matter how much credit you have done, Maybe I won’t even remember it in your head in the end.

Fortunately, Tiance had given him the title of General, and he knew that Li Xiang had not forgotten that although he had not become the two generals, Yuchi Baolin also understood that there was still a gap between his qualifications and those of the two generals. , it is already quite difficult to be one of the eight lieutenants.

"The thing you mentioned does exist. Not only the officials of the Ministry of War have such an idea, but also some other generals of the Tang Dynasty. We have also returned a lot of harvests on the plateau in recent years, and they have returned the plateau to I think it’s the same place as Goguryeo, but it’s actually completely different.”

Speaking of this matter, Li Xiang also agreed. In the eyes of many Tang people, are Tubo and Goguryeo different?

"When I wrote a few times before, I already mentioned the specific situation in Tibet. The chieftains still have 70,000 troops in their hands, and Songtsan cadres still have nearly 90,000 troops in their hands. This is already a huge amount. They have exploited it to the limit, and if they continue to exploit it, it may arouse their desire to fight."

Li Xiang also left some instructions before leaving. They all followed these suggestions, that is, in addition to launching a war, they also tried their best to weaken the chieftain and Songtsan cadres.

So far, the effects received are pretty good, but these effects have reached their limit. Even if they continue to do so, the weakening of these two sides will be extremely limited. And now the chieftains seem to have figured it out, and some have even made private contact with the Holy City.

"Both of us are not outsiders. Tell me the truth. If the two of them unite, what can you make the plateau become?"

Datang currently does not have many troops on the plateau, only 9,000 people in total. This is mainly because logistics are difficult to provide, and many soldiers are not adaptable. After such a long time, more than 9,000 people can adapt.

"The area I control now accounts for about 1/3 of the plateau, and it is produced on the plateau. If there is a three-party melee in the grain area, the area I control will shrink by at least 1/3."

Yuchi Baolin had calculated such a thing many times, so when Li Xiang asked this question, Yuchi Baolin did not delay at all and directly stated the answer he had calculated many times before.

This number is no longer small. Among the three parties, Yuchi Baolin can be said to be the weakest. Once another 1/3 is lost, the other two parties will be strengthened. The most important thing is to get a batch of food. The production area is the biggest enhancement for them. The most lacking thing on the plateau is food.

"In addition to reporting these things when you came back this time, do you want me to change my strategy? Don't use troops against the two southern countries first, and deal with Songtsan cadres and others first?"

Li Xiang suddenly thought of this. Yuchi Baolin, who was riding fast all the way, must also have this idea. After all, where is the threat of Tubo? Although the policies in recent years have been effective, the Tubo people are not fools. They have already begun to change.

"If it is possible, of course I want His Highness to change his mind, but I know that His Highness is a man of his own opinions."

When Yuchi Baolin said this, it meant that he could control the situation on the plateau. 9,000 people would lose the area he was defending. If more troops were added, then some things would be different.

"I have a bold idea. Isn't the relationship between the two families very good now? Then we will throw a handful of firewood to them. Of course it is not the way we did back then. They have already learned that way. Since we are going to throw it away It’s better for us to give up this 1/3 of the grain-producing areas.”

Yuchi Baolin knew that Li Xiang had a way, but he didn't expect that Li Xiang's method was so bold. If we voluntarily give up this 1/3 of the grain-producing area, then whether it is the chieftain or the Songtsan cadre, they will fight for their lives. Yes, we must occupy this 1/3 of the grain-producing area. After all, whoever gets this grain-producing area may become the most powerful force on the plateau.

Even though they are almost cooperating now, if there is really 1/3 of the grain-producing area lying there, the two sides may start fighting immediately, and it will have to be a life-and-death fight. In the face of real interests, Everything about ancestors is nonsense.

"Of course I am just an assumption. After all, I have been away from the plateau for a long time. If what I said is wrong, you can just refute it directly. We are still the same way as before. If you have anything to say, just say it directly and raise any objections. The more, the more things will work in the end.”

Li Xiang saw Yuchi Baolin frowning, and thought that his method might have some drawbacks. After all, it was a bit taken for granted. If the other party was half the person, then some things would be hard to say. We are the ones who suffer the most, simply losing our wives and losing our troops.

"This is feasible, but we still have to do something..."

Yuchi Baolin thought for a long time and said solemnly. (End of chapter)