Chapter 1 The Tubo Wu Zetian who worked hard
Conquer the Jiuqu land of Hexi in eight months!
This news spread like wildfire and soon appeared in front of the Tubo Zamp, the wisest woman in the history of the Zang clan, and the regent Empress Dowager Chimalun, who was known as the wisest woman in Tubo Wu Zetian.
Chimalun is already old and is unable to handle many things, but she dare not die. Once she dies, the Tubo Xiao Zanpu cannot bear the great task. The peace that finally restores can be in danger again.
Especially now, Tubo has defeated the Tang Dynasty in a row, and the domestic economy and public opinion are very dangerous.
If Chimalun hadn't been able to hold on until now, Zamp Chide Zuzan would not have been able to hold on.
Looking at this "strong" news, Chimalun didn't care about it late at night and immediately summoned the civil and military ministers of Tubo overnight.
Tubo is located on the plateau, and it is particularly cold even in late summer.
When the Tubo ministers arrived at the Potala Palace, it was early in the morning, and they all looked very handsome and were a little angry.
But facing the tall and arrogant old woman, even if she was angry, she would not dare to show her face and pretend to be gentle.
Chimalun also knew that it was a bit unkind to call his ministers at night, but the Jiuqu area of Hexi was of great significance to Tubo.
On the one hand, the Jiuqu land in Hexi is a rich pasture, which can release horses and livestock, bringing great economic effects to Tubo. What is crucial is to protect the safety of Qinghai Lake.
Tubo is located on the plateau and has barren land. Although the military power is strong, the economy has never been able to rise. This is also the reason for peeking into the Western Regions. They intend to occupy the Western Regions and make up for their economic shortcomings.
But it is obvious that they are a little foolish. With the rise of the Tang Dynasty, their control over the Western Regions is becoming more and more powerful. They cannot even tolerate any sand and do not give them any room for intervention.
Tubo’s current overall economy is supported by Qinghai Lake.
The terrain around Qinghai Lake is flat, fertile land, and rich resources. It can meet the four major industries of agriculture, animal husbandry, fishery, and hunting. It also has sufficient salt storage and abundant mineral resources, as if it was the treasure land given to them by God.
Qinghai Lake is the economic lifeline of Tubo, and the Jiuqu area of Hexi is the barrier of Qinghai Lake.
Once the land of Jiuqu in Hexi is lost, Qinghai Lake will face the target of the Tang Dynasty's military. This means that as long as the Tang Dynasty recovers Jiuqu in Hexi, it will be equivalent to pinching the throat of Tubo.
This is something the Tubo people never want or can't see.
Since receiving the news from Longlangchi, Chimalun has known that the Tang Dynasty was bound to win the terrain of Hexi Jiuqu and has increased its troops to Hexi Jiuqu.
Now I have received Pei Min's bold statement and conquered Hexi Jiuqu land in eight months. How dare Chimalun be careless!
If an ordinary person says this, it would be fine, but the person who speaks is Pei Min!
At this moment, in Chimalun's heart, the danger that Pei Min existed was already the former Xue Rengui and Pei Xingjian were famous generals.
Because when Xue Rengui and Pei Xingjian and others were circulating in the West in the past, there was a military god named Garqinling in Tubo. Garqinling had strength that was no less than the first-class generals of the Tang Dynasty and could withstand the attacks of famous generals of the Tang Dynasty.
But now?
Pei Min has taught them a painful lesson three times in a row, including the Battle of Jincheng, the Battle of Taozhou, the Battle of Guangen Town, and the new and veteran generals of Tubo.
Today, Chimalun couldn't think of anyone in Tubo who could control Pei Min, a young boy.
Chimalun explained the situation in detail with the Tubo generals.
The complaints of the Tubo officials burst out instantly, and the target was concentrated on Pei Min.
"It's outrageous!" said the steady minister.
"Ignorous children do not know how high the sky is, and under the earth, they are arrogant and ignorant!" Ministers who like to show off their literary talent are bound to be quainted with words, and even if they scold them, they should quote classics.
"Damn it, I really think that I, the Tubo warrior, was made of mud. He said that eight months was eight months! Welcoming his children with great victory, what's the face thicker than the yak skin of my snow-capped mountains." The one who said this was naturally the rough military minister.
A group of complaints, and the quiet Potala Palace was as noisy as a vegetable market.
Wait for many ministers to vent for a while!
"alright!"
Chimalun shouted in person, and the chaotic voice immediately calmed down.
"Do you think Pei Min's words are big talk or the truth?"
"It's so praising me!" Minister Xi Qili said: "In response to Pei Min's words, the old minister thinks that we should not be careless."
“How to say it?”
Qili Xu said: "Everyone has different personalities, different heights, and different strategies for using troops and strategies. Although Pei Min is young, he is good at layout and has the terrible ability to control the overall situation. He can make people fall into a trap without realizing it. Just like the quarry workshop in Taozhou and the one-night city in Guangen Town! It can be seen that shortly after he arrived in Taozhou, he had already started playing chess for half a year before the war broke out. But we were unaware of it, covered up by his illusion, and was defeated inexplicably. For example, in the previous battle of Guangen Town, Pei Min prepared a trap for us early and was waiting for us to enter the game."
He said this, a little bitter and uncomfortable. Di Dayan was his best friend, a brother who was closer than his brother, but now he was deeply involved in the enemy country's suffering, concealing his emotions: "It's enough to show that Pei Min is indeed the best at laying out the layout. Every move he acted seems meaningless, and it can finally be seen in it. It's hard to guard against it. According to the news we received, Pei Min is the main force against peacekeeping. I think he must have other arrangements, so he quickly put down his bold words! Don't be careless!"
Mu Shumeng couldn't help but say, "The great theories won't scare the hairy child! How capable can a child under twenty-five have?"
Qili Xu said angrily: "You are twice his age, but you have the same record as him?"
Mu Shumeng's face turned red in an instant.
Chimalun nodded: "The great statement is reasonable, but how important is Hexi Jiuqu Land is to us, and there is no need to speak seriously in front of you. No matter what tricks that ghost boy Pei Min is playing, Hexi Jiuqu Land must not be lost, and must be kept for me. Just take the eight months as the deadline. Who can protect these eight months and prove his strength, be promoted to two levels, and be the master of his old age, and give him a salt field in Qinghai."
As soon as Chimalun finished speaking, the entire hall was in an uproar.
People cannot live without salt. Throughout history, salt business has been huge profits, and almost all controlled by states, even Tubo is no exception.
However, Tubo is not short of salt. The salt content in Qinghai Salt Lake is enough for all the people above and below Tubo to eat for ten thousand years.
However, the Western Regions lacked salt, and the Tang Dynasty lacked salt, and the salt pond was in hand. If you sell salt to the Western Regions, who would not be jealous of the profits?
Someone immediately said, "It's so praising Meng. I recommend Simolang. Simolang is good at guarding him. He always holds heavy responsibility. He can take on a great responsibility!"
Chapter completed!