When Songzan Gambu heard Shang San's question, he knew it was Shang San's test. After thinking for a while, he said seriously, "Great Minister, it's already very difficult to deal with this matter in the face of the angry people."
"For the time being, I can't think of a solution. I can only try my best to appease the people."
Songzan Gambu said, "Of course, it can't be just like that. We can target one or two old nobles and choose them to ignite another matter to attract the attention of the people, so that they will not pay attention to this matter."
Shang San sighed and said, "Your Highness' way of dealing with this is the worst plan."
Songzan Gambu said, "Great Minister, what's the best plan?"
Shang San said seriously, "The solution to this matter, if it's the best plan, naturally, we can arrange for someone to come forward and confess to his crime, saying that he was arranged by some old nobles to wantonly slander."
"Then, we can openly send troops to encircle and suppress the old nobles."
"Your Highness knows to ignite this matter to attract the attention of the people, but you forgot that no matter how you attract attention, the matter is still there. So the best way is to solve this matter. "
"Of course, the reason why it's the best plan is because once you target one old nobles, the other old nobles may also take action, and even the other opposing forces may participate."
Shang San said, "This is a matter that affects the whole situation, so it can't be considered the best plan."
Songzan Gambu asked, "Then what's the best plan for this matter?"
Shang San explained, "The best plan is actually very simple. That is, when Du Qi's envoy arrives, after the agreement is reached, the government will announce to the public that the reason for giving Du Qi benefits is to save Jin Baabu's life, as well as to save the captured soldiers and Kun Mi and the others who were captured."
"Get Jin Baabu, Kun Mi and the others back. Even if we pay the price and are blackmailed by Du Qi's envoy, the people will be able to accept it after the news spreads. Even if the old nobles want to target it, it won't be easy to have an effect. "
Shang San said, "This is the best plan."
"Wonderful!"
Songzan Gambu's face revealed a smile. "As expected of the Great Minister, a learned man. The plan is really exquisite. Although we can't move because of the domestic situation and can't go to war with Du Qi, we can only let him blackmail us. But if we exchange it for Kun Mi and Jin Bab, then we have an explanation to the outside world. "
Shang Nan nodded and continued, "Your Highness, there is actually a follow-up to this."
Songtsen Gambu asked, "What do you mean?"
A fierce glint flashed across Shang Zao's eyes as he said in a low voice, "Kun Mi was defeated and captured, causing Zanpo Duo to be killed. This person has really thrown away the face of our Tubo. "
"Jin Babu is rash and impulsive, causing the overall situation to be affected. He is a useless person."
"Both of them deserve to be killed for their crimes. The reason why he left them alive was to calm down the people of Tibet and stabilize the public opinion. Once the situation stabilizes, we have to take action. We have to take action to rally the hearts of the people. "
"We suffered humiliation and were extorted by Du Qi, so we must take revenge."
Shang Suan analyzed, "When the time comes, in order to encourage the people, in order to gather the morale of the army, in order to make everyone united, the simplest method would be to announce Kun Mi and Jin Babu's crimes, and kill them as a sacrifice to tell everyone about His Highness' determination."
"In that case, we will fight with Du Qi to wash away the humiliation. At that time, I firmly opposed Zangpu's crusade against Du Qi because Zangpu's body was not good and could not support himself. "
"It's just that Zangpu thought that his illness could still be controlled, especially when he took the opportunity to exhaust the forces of the old nobles, so he insisted on doing it. But in the end, his body was seriously injured. In the future, when Your Highness is in power, you have to wash away the humiliation to build up your prestige. "
Shang Zao said, "No matter how stable the situation is in the country, Your Highness wants to surpass Zangpu's achievements and establish an unprecedented Tubo. You have to go to war and expand outside."
Songtsen Gambu solemnly stood up and bowed, "I understand Grand Minister's words."
Lang Ri Songtsen nodded in satisfaction and said, "My son, Grand Minister is knowledgeable and truly understands the art of war. You also know the powerful people of the Tang dynasty. Learn from Grand Minister."
Songtsen Gambu said, "I understand!"
"Go!"
Lang Ri Songtsen waved his hand.
"I'll take my leave!"
Songtsen Gambu stood up and left.
Only Lang Ri Songtsen and Shang Zao were left in the room. Lang Ri Songtsen said, "Grand Minister, I'll have to trouble you. Tubo may seem strong now, but it's actually weak inside. It's not easy! You need to maintain all of this. "
Shang Zao's expression was solemn as he said, "You're too kind. I'll definitely do my best."
Lang Ri Songtsen did not say anything else and said, "I'm tired."
"I'll take my leave."
Shang Zao stood up and left.
Time flew, and it was October in the blink of an eye.
In October, the weather was getting colder and colder. In the middle of October, most places in Tubo started to snow. However, Qiongba was a flat area, and the altitude was relatively low in Tubo.
So, although it was cold, it had not snowed yet.
On this day, when Shang Zao was dealing with government affairs in his mansion, someone came in and reported, "Grand Minister, there's news about the envoy of Ping Xi Wang of the Tang dynasty."
"Got it."
Shang Zao took the letter and waved his hand to dismiss the attendant. He opened the letter and quickly browsed through it. The content of the letter was very simple. It said that the team led by Yi Fusheng had entered Qiongba.
It was less than an hour's journey from Qiongba City. Shang Zao immediately changed his clothes and entered the palace to report the news of Yi Fusheng's arrival to Lang Ri Songtsen. He said, "Zanpu, Du Qi's envoy, Yi Fusheng, has arrived. Should we arrange some means to scare Yi Fusheng? "
Lang Ri Songtsen narrowed his eyes and thought carefully. The weather was cold, and Lang Ri Songtsen's spirit was getting worse. After all, Lang Ri Songtsen's body was getting worse.
Especially in winter, it was extremely difficult for a patient like him. It was very inconvenient for him to move when he was wearing thick clothes.
After a while, Lang Ri Songtsen said, "Grand Minister, in my opinion, there's no need to scare him. After all, we're in a disadvantageous situation this time. If we didn't have Kun Mi and Jin Babu holding us back, and if we didn't have domestic problems, we would naturally have a good fight with Du Qi's envoy. But now, there's no need to do so. Represent me to welcome them at the city gate. When Du Qi's envoy arrives, bring them to the palace. "
"Yes!"
Shang Zao immediately replied.
After a pause, Shang Zao said, "This negotiation between the two sides is very likely to be a bit humiliating for our Tubo side. Should we arrange for His Highness to participate in this matter? "
"No need!"
Lang Ri Songtsen shook his head and said, "There's no need for him to participate in this matter."
Shang Zao said, "Zanpu, I think we can let His Highness participate. You let His Highness participate in the matter of dealing with the old nobles. Let him endure the grief in his heart and accept your departure. "
"Now that we're confronting Du Qi's envoy, why don't we let him participate?"
"The more difficult it is for His Highness to experience and endure humiliation, the more he will know how to work hard and understand the concept of courage after knowing shame."
Shang Zao said seriously, "At this point, it's time for His Highness to accept the cruel reality. If Zanpu still wants to protect His Highness now, I think there's no need for that. "
Lang Ri Songtsen was silent for a while, then nodded and said, "Let's do as Grand Minister says and let him participate in this matter. Hopefully, he won't be affected after participating. "
Shang Zao said in a deep voice, "Zanpu, you're underestimating His Highness too much. To be blunt, His Highness is the same age as you, but he's far more intelligent, determined, and resolute than you. You don't have to worry about this. "
Lang Ri Songtsen smiled when he heard this. He was also very happy that Shang Zao praised his son, so he nodded and said, "Let's wait and see."
Shang Zao didn't say anything else and turned to leave.
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