Chapter 370 The big one bears it

A few people were chatting and laughing, and the day passed quickly. Because there was a time difference between the two places, they only needed three days to walk to the Tubo camp. In order to ensure their own safety, Li Xiang took a total of three hundred These people also took off their clothes. When they were at Magi Tusi's place, most of them were wearing the clothes of ordinary people. Now that they represent the royal family, they must change into the clothes of the royal guards. .

"We people don't have any customs clearance documents or any other things. We just arrived outside the Tubo camp, and our wedding has been ruined. I really don't know what Lu Dongzan's expression was when he saw us. How can we explain it to him then?"

Yuchi Baolin looked at the group of people in front and behind, and he didn't know what to say in his heart. According to the original imperial edict, they were here to announce the edict. The emperor granted marriage. This was an upright reason, but now... Under their control, this gifted marriage has ended, and it makes no sense to come here.

"You really have a lot of things to do. If the sky falls, the big one will hold it up. It doesn't matter to us. The two of us are just here to do things. If we really want to make a fortune, we can pick up the younger ones in the back. If we really want to do it, we can just put the knife on our shoulders."

Changsun Chong doesn't have a headache at all. Since we followed Li Xiang out, it is natural for Li Xiang to think about this matter himself. We people are not good at using our brains. If we are asked to think about this matter , then I guess I have to worry about it.

"That's right. When did I do the work of a military advisor?"

Yuchi Baolin said with a smile.

Li Xiang shook his head helplessly at the side. These two guys were relying on him, but Li Xiang didn't have to worry about explaining this. Nowadays, explaining these things is not important. The most important thing is how to obtain food.

As Li Xiang thought, the atmosphere in the Tubo camp is extremely strange now. Lu Dongzan is very famous in Tubo. Even if Songtsen Gampo talks to him, he has to be polite. But Now Songtsan Gampo has been scolding him for a long time, and it was in front of the civil and military officials of the court. When Songtsan Gampo came over, a large number of nobles also followed.

The Tibetan ministers were divided into two groups. One group was like General Huyan. They had an average relationship with Songtsen Gampo, but they were promoted by Lu Dongtsen.

The other group of people are the remaining ministers. During these years of struggle, these people have had a hard time. After all, Songtsen Gampo handed over all the power to Ludongtsen. If they didn't go If they take the path of the prime minister, they will never be able to rise, but if they go, Songtsen Gampo will not be happy. They are the older generation of Tubo nobles, and this time they finally have a chance to rise. It was time for him to come forward. Songtsen Gampo came to the military camp aggressively. Ludongzan had been scolded for a long time. None of them, including those under him, had a good look on them. Perhaps it was the time when these old nobles came to the forefront. .

Songtsen Gampo took a sip of water. He cursed himself until his mouth went dry, but for some things he could only rely on Lu Dongtsen. Although there were many people around him, few of them were doing serious business. If If you want them to flatter you, nothing will be the same between now and tomorrow morning, but if you want them to do something serious, each of these people will be more useless than the last.

"The grain in the official warehouse is only enough to last until the end of the year. According to our original Tubo rules, a new batch of grain will come in at the end of the year, but now that they have blocked the grain-producing areas, it is impossible for this batch of grain to come in. What do you want so many of us to eat?"

The reason why Songtsen Gampo went to the front line was partly because of the suppression of the rebellion, and partly because of the food problem. If there was no new food, there would definitely be riots in his land next year. More people will rise up to resist, and the chieftains around the holy city will also stand up to resist. Songtsen Gampo's ruling system is likely to fall apart, so now the elimination of these chieftains has become secondary, the most important thing First get a batch of grain.

"Wei Chen has already sent people to Tuyuhun and Datang, hoping to purchase a batch of grain from them. If possible, we can also send people to Nanzhao. Nanzhao has a small population, but they There’s a lot of food in hand.”

Ludongzan tidied up his clothes and started his own plan. Although these plans were very simple, they required a lot of careful thinking to actually implement them. This is why Songtsen Gampo could not do without him. A reason.

"How much does it cost to buy all the grain from outside? There is not much money in the treasury. Because of this war, we have almost spent all our savings over the years. If we continue to buy grain , then the national treasury silver..."

The chief steward of Tubo, Mrs. Lang, frowned and said, "This man is Songtsen Gampo's father who is also in charge of the treasury. He is very clear about the situation in the treasury. More than half of it has been spent on this war. If it is used to buy food again, , then I’m afraid we will have to make ends meet.

Although a batch of tax money soon came in, due to the war, the economy of various places was in chaos, and the tax collected was less than one-third of previous years, so they were unsure.

The most important thing is that there is also a batch of reparations to the Tang Dynasty. Lu Dongzan and the Tang Dynasty signed this agreement a while ago. Songtsan Gambo himself didn’t know about it. When he scolded Lu Dongzan just now, Songtsan Gambo was also because For this reason, you are just a prime minister of Tubo. You dare to make such a decision. You are becoming more and more like the Prime Minister of Tuyuhun.

Lu Dongzan actually had no way to explain this matter. He did make the decision that he shouldn't have done. But if he hadn't done so under the circumstances at that time, the chieftain coalition could even kill Nanda Camp, and then the chieftain coalition would kill him. When the siege breaks out, most of Tubo will fall into chaos, and the situation will be much more critical than it is now, so he doesn't think he made a mistake at the beginning, but Zampu just can't understand it for the time being.

"Then borrow money from the rich and do everything possible to get money. Food is our foundation."

Songtsan Gampo glared at Wolf Tai and said, this guy is in charge of the national treasury and embezzles an unknown amount of money every year. He can get through this difficulty by confiscating your home.