On the afternoon of the second day after seeing Song Bazi, when the palace servants of the Xikang Palace returned, Li Tong remembered that there was such a thing as an envoy from Tubo.

At the same time, the speech of the envoy of the Fan Kingdom at the Xikang Palace was naturally reported by the palace servants in detail. After hearing this, Li Tong felt quite unhappy. The envoy dared to give him eye drops and poach him, and then asked again: "Who is this envoy named? What is his life experience in his country?"

When the palace maid reported Wei Gonglu's name, Li Tong was very unfamiliar and had little memory. After all, the Tubo people had long names and were difficult to talk about. Even though he knew a lot about the situation in Tubo in recent years, there were very few people who could really remember it and could only get a close call in their minds when they heard it.

Not to mention Wei Gonglu, a young and strong man in the Tubo country, Li Tong couldn't remember even the specific name of the country's Zanpu. Even the Qinling brothers only called their Chinese name abbreviated name when talking about it every day. As for others, they were all called the official titles.

Although Li Tong lacked a lot of knowledge about Wei Gonglu, he also knew that after the fall of the Gar family, another powerful family that rose in the Tubo country was the Wei family. This Wei family will encounter a fate similar to that of the Gar family in decades, and the power of the family will be suspicious and harmed by Zanpu.

As for the operator of this counter-espionage plan, it was Xiao Song, a student who was ranked second in Yingyuan who was promoted not long ago. As Xiao Song successfully alienated the Tubo monarch and ministers and the Wei family was severely damaged, the Tang Dynasty's initiative in the Western Front strategy was greatly enhanced, and a new round of counterattack and suppression of Tubo was officially started, recapturing the defense lines of the Yellow River Jiuqu and Chiling, and maintaining this advantage until the eve of the Anshi Rebellion.

During the confrontation between the Tang and Tibet, the next time the Tang Dynasty had the upper hand, we would have to wait until Wei Gao, who was powerful in Sichuan and Sichuan during the mid-Tang Dynasty decades later.

Although these things that have not happened are not enough to determine the current strategy of negotiating and confronting Tubo, they are still of great reference value. For example, in the original history, in just a few decades, the Tang Dynasty used the two divisive strategies against Tubo and achieved success. Is it because the Tubo monarchs and ministers were too stupid? Or do they like to fight in the nest?

Of course it is impossible to be stupid. If even Lun Qinling is stupid, then who in the world dares to claim to be smart? Moreover, although Li Tong has never met with the Tubo Zamp, the Tubo man, yet he grew up under the pressure of powerful ministers. He not only can only maintain his position, but can even successfully counterattack. Although there are also factors that cooperate with each other, when it comes to personal power struggles, you can imagine that it is absolutely not weak.

Not to mention the king and ministers of Tubo Zanpu and Qinling, even if they go to the Xikang residence to distract Ye Ali and bewitch her the Wei family's children who destroyed the court's contact with the Gar family, they cannot be said to be a fool.

After hearing what he said about Ye Ali, to be honest, even Li Tong felt that there was a certain reason. Generally speaking, Ye Ali didn't have a deep understanding of the Tubo royal family's cold and frivolous relationship, and maybe he would be bewitched by this remark.

Ye Ali's reply naturally made Li Tong feel very pleased. However, it was really difficult for him to provide him with a completely carefree sense of security in this position. The confrontation with Tubo was a long-term strategy, and even he himself could not be sure what would change in the future and whether it would have any bad impact on this lady.

But Li Tong must respond to being poached like this. Of course, it is not convenient for him to directly punish the envoys of the Fan Kingdom, but if he wants to disgust people, he is not without means.

After pondering for a moment, Li Tong ordered again: "Go and bring the Duke of Ningguo into the hall."

Not long after, Wang Xiaojie, wearing a brocade armor and a rather depressed expression, was introduced into the hall by the palace people. After facing the saint, he obediently sat in the side mat, looking as if he was being scolded, and he was completely less eccentric and energetic.

Seeing Wang Xiaojie's appearance, Li Tong asked with a smile knowingly: "Why is General Wang so disappointed? Is there any trouble between public and private sectors that cannot be solved?"

This is also a nonsense. It has been a damn time since Wang Xiaojie was comfortable. The reason is that Zhang Ren is willing to enter the prefectures and is responsible for the establishment of the Privy Council and related military affairs.

Although Wang Xiaojie is now a Duke of the Kingdom and serves as the commander of the Beijing camp, the highest military general in the Beijing camp, after the separation of military and political affairs, the prime minister generally does not have to take it seriously. But the problem is that the Privy Council is the direct superior of the Beijing camp, and Zhang Renyuan has never been known for his grand spirit.

Although the Privy Council itself does not have the power to directly command the people in the Beijing camp, the review and summary of relevant military records and plan books is within its power. Zhang Renyuan naturally summoned Wang Xiaojie into the office for questioning when he had something to do. Located in the newly established Privy Council on the west side of the Shangshu Province, Wang Xiaojie was trained to have three grandsons in daily life, which has become a unique landscape in the office.

At this moment, when Wang Xiaojie heard the saint's question, the corner of his mouth trembled, and then he grinned and said, "My troubles are not enough to be the saint to hear the saint. But if the saint is not in a position to treat this person, I beg the saint to use him for other purposes, or to be a sergeant in the border, or to leave the sergeant to lie down in his residence. I am really...ah!"

Hearing Wang Xiaojie's lament, Li Tong couldn't help but sigh that it was really a tofu that was soaked in brine. One thing was the one that defeated another. Wang Xiaojie, a fan of the official, has taken the initiative to ask for help and even resigned. It can be seen that Zhang Renyuan has really hit him in the past period of time.

Both of these guys are not very likable. No matter which one is unlucky, Li Tong will have a faint sense of bad fun in his heart. If he hadn't had an idea about this summoning, he might have really not adjusted his job for Wang Xiaojie.

"The general Wang and the country's ministers were still strong in spring and autumn, and their kindness was also strong, so why did they say that they were so disgusted with officials?"

Li Tong laughed casually, and saw that Wang Xiaojie's face collapsed again, as if he could not help but complain, so he turned his face and said, "But serving the country is not only for military purposes. Now, the state is revived, and the government is in constant force, and Dianke's affairs are becoming increasingly busy. There is a minister to be the chief officer. Will General Wang be willing to take on this position?"

When Wang Xiaojie heard this, his originally sad face suddenly smiled into a chrysanthemum. He turned over and left the mat and hopped in the hall like a black bear. Without waiting for the saint to say anything, he started dancing again. While dancing happily, nodded repeatedly and said, "I am willing, I am willing! I am just using it, so why dare I quit my efforts!"

"The general was transferred to the inside and outside, and went to the prime minister. If he only acted as the Honglu Department, he would still be narrow-minded. Nowadays, the country is supported, but it does not abandon external plans. The foreign Hu people in the border areas are the most evil, but Tubo needs to be the police. Therefore, in addition to the Honglu Dianke, the general will be given a position of foreign troops to deal with foreign guests, summarize military operations, and report it to the Privy Council every day for military reference!"

Looking at this guy's innocent appearance, Li Tong then said with a smile.

After hearing this, Wang Xiaojie's smile suddenly froze and disappeared after a moment. After enduring it, he still couldn't help it. He said with grievance: "I am shallow and straightforward, and I often feel happy or sad because of the words of the saint. This kind of temperament is known, so why do I play with it..."

When Li Tong heard Wang Xiaojie's resentful words, he felt a little embarrassed, but said seriously: "It is not a false statement to the position of the Fan, but it is indeed necessary to adapt to the situation. Tubo has been arrogant for a long time, and struggles have occurred frequently in previous years, and it is absolutely impossible to make any mistakes. Although it has gradually eased and public-private exchanges have been constantly, each other's plans are also profound. Once a special envoy is in charge of this position, the state can respond more targetedly. Do not ignore this position just because of the rest of the matter!"

Seeing that the saint's expression and tone became serious, Wang Xiaojie quickly corrected his attitude and lowered his head and said, "I was old and detained in foreign countries. I am very familiar with the situation. I also know that the saint chose me for this. Please rest assured that the saint, since I have received the order, I should do my best and never be disturbed by evil feelings and mislead my duties."

After hearing Wang Xiaojie's statement, Li Tong nodded with satisfaction. As for the so-called evil interference, he naturally didn't ask much. In short, it was a bad fate.

Li Tong certainly did not make this decision casually by letting Wang Xiaojie serve as the Minister of the Honglu and being responsible for personnel exchanges with Tubo. In addition to Wang Xiaojie who had been Zanpu's father for several years and having psychological advantages in negotiating with the Tubo people, it is also because there are not many ministers in the court who have long-term immersive understanding of Tubo, like Wang Xiaojie.

Next, the Tang Dynasty would move towards external development, which was not only a military means of attack, but also a restoration of the prosperous external influence of the Zhenguan period.

In addition to the reputation of that Tian Khan, it also depends on dealing with countries like Tubo. In addition to the frontal strikes on the battlefield, the blockade and isolation around them are equally important, and even diplomatic means can directly determine how to attack Tubo militarily.

Today, border areas such as Longnan, western Sichuan and southern Yunnan have been formally planned and strategies by the court, and there is another important aspect that needs to be paid attention to, that is, the Western Regions.

Before entering the dynasty, Wang Xiaojie served as the Great Protector of Anxi for a long time and was also very familiar with Hu Qing in the Western Regions. The Tang Dynasty is not enough to continue to increase its troops in the Western Regions. Any major military plan should be carried out, and the ties between the throne must be strengthened.

Therefore, the exchanges with the countries in the Western Regions should also be paid attention to, which is one of the reasons why Li Tong chose Wang Xiaojie as the Minister of the Honglu.

Putting aside the subsequent series of business plans, Wang Xiaojie took office later, and Li Tong is now organizing a matter, which is to serve as the etiquette envoy for Queen Xikang to enter the palace and come forward to meet the envoys from Tubo.

"The intention of Fan Envoy is still tempting, just to see how much energy the court can have to devote to the other side. Using Xikang is the core strategy of his temptation. Of course, what Fan Envoy is most concerned about at the moment is the situation in Qinghai. The general can talk about Xikang, but he does not have to respond to any related issues related to the Qinghai Gar family. If they want to talk, then continue to talk. If they don't want to talk again, then give gifts to the country."

Previously, during a conversation with the Fan Envoy in Lishan, Li Tong made some hints and illusions that he would send troops to the northern part of the Mo, making the Tubo side believe that the Tang Dynasty did not have enough power to interfere in the situation of Western Xinjiang.

This strategy is not clever, it is nothing more than that the Tubo country originally hoped that the Tang Dynasty would be like this. Regardless of whether the real situation is like this or not, Tubo's internal troubles have reached the point where it must be solved as soon as possible.

The Gar family's choice to strive for some commercial activities with the Tang Dynasty at this point will undoubtedly intensify their determination to take action. This behavior can be said to be a drinking poison to quench thirst. Even if they obtain some material assistance from the Tang Dynasty, they will no longer have time to rest and recover.

However, there is no trick in the general trend. At this point, the Gar family either remained passive and remained inactive, and their strength was gradually exhausted and they were waiting to die, or they were struggling to get everything that could help improve the current situation slightly, and thus strive for a fight.

As for the positioning of the Tang Dynasty in this, it was a fisherman sitting and watching the snipe and clam fighting. Everything he did was naturally just to make the conflict break out even more violently.

The Fan Kingdom sent envoys again, of course, not fantasizing that the Tang Dynasty could stay out of this and not to attack. It was just to understand more clearly how deep the Tang Dynasty's interference was, and whether it was possible to pass Xikang and threaten the Tang Dynasty not to interfere too deeply.

So the Tang Dynasty's subsequent attitude towards Xikang seems to have no direct relationship with Qinghai, but it can affect the number of troops sent by Tubo to Qinghai.

If the Tang Dynasty was too tough on the issue of Xikang, Tubo might not dare to go all out to attack Qinghai and destroy the Gar family. However, if the Tang Dynasty did not show tough enough, Tubo would have fewer concerns.

Although Li Tong chose to provide some material assistance to the Gar family at such a critical moment, it did not mean that he had any kindness to the Gar family. Of course, he hoped that Tubo could suppress the Gar family more viciously. The more fierce the two sides fought, the more beneficial it would be to the Tang Dynasty's recovery of Qinghai.

If Qinling, the most outstanding figure of the Gar family, could have died directly in the war, and the Tang Dynasty took over the remnants of the Gar family as a helping to re-operate Qinghai, it would be better.

Of course, the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and any strategic plan for a certain goal will inevitably be disconnected from reality. Therefore, the current situation can only be controlled in the general direction, and as for details, we should adapt to the situation.

Wang Xiaojie listened very seriously to the saint's instructions, and then asked: "If the envoy of Fan still wants to continue to talk, then how should I deal with it?"

"We can borrow Xikang, but Xikang City and Dafo Temple do not allow foreign troops to enter. At the same time, Tubo must ensure the safety of the goods and goods entering and leaving in the Tang Dynasty. If there are any evil deeds of related harm, if Tubo cannot hand over the murderer and return the lost goods, the troops stationed in Longnan will also enter Xikang. If Tubo dares to stop it, he will cut off diplomatic relations and become enemies again!"

Such conditions are tough and slight and cowardly, which is also the attitude that Tubo hopes that the Tang Dynasty can maintain most. As long as they attack Qinghai, they cannot take the verge of Xikang, and they need to use this to intimidate the Tang Dynasty. After all, the most terrifying time is the butcher knife hanging but not slashing.
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