I'm a marquis in Datang

Du Qi developed production regardless of the cost, so that the people can live in abundance, so the people respect Du Qi.

This is Du Qi's grasp of the hearts of the people.

Time has entered August. At this time in the Western Regions, the sun shines brightly during the day and the weather is quite hot.After all, the ultraviolet rays are strong, and it is still a bit hot. It has begun to cool down at night, and the temperature difference between day and night is huge.

At this time, the earliest batch of grapes has already been produced.Du Qi's support for agriculture is all-round. With the production of grapes, Du Qi specially asked his subordinate firms to buy them in large quantities and then sell them to the Central Plains.In addition, raisins were made again to facilitate storage in large quantities.

These are all opportunities to make money.

Du Qizi would never give up.

At the beginning of September, when everything was booming, on this day, when Du Qi was dealing with official duties in the palace, Yu Deshui came in a hurry.Yu Deshui entered the study, saluted Du Qi and said, "Your Highness, I just got the latest news from Tubo."

Du Qi said: "Speak!"

Du Qi has been paying close attention to Tubo.Especially the death of Zampoduo, the capture of Kunmi, and the destruction of two thousand Tubo cavalry, it is impossible for the Tubo side to take no action.

Du Qi asked the remaining people in Deshui to keep an eye on it.Previously, Tubo had not acted.Of course, there are also reasons for the slow spread of news.

A lot of news, it takes several months to come and go, it is impossible to be like the later generations, once the news happens, it can be spread in a short period of time, and it will not be an afterthought.

Yu Deshui said: "The latest news is that at the end of July, Tubo Zanpu Langri Songtsan decided to send troops north to attack Yizhou to avenge Zampodo and Kunmi."

Zanpu is the title of the ruler of Tubo.

Du Qi frowned, and said in a deep voice: "We dispatched troops at the end of July, but now it's September, and there are no Tubo troops yet."

The army came to Illinois, but what happened? "

"Your Highness is wise!"

Yu Deshui said solemnly: "The latest news is that Langri Songtsan fell down from his horse and vomited blood when he led his army out for hundreds of miles. At that time, Langri Songtsan's army rushed back and went back No troops were sent either. Because Tubo is far away and the road is difficult, so the news was sent back."

Du Qi smiled when he heard it.

It seems that Langri Songtsan's good days are numbered. Although Langri Songtsan's son, Songtsan Gampo, is alert and resolute, the problem is that Songtsan Gampo is still a child, and Songtsan Gampo is still a child. Bu did not sweep the Quartet as soon as he took office. He needed to stabilize his power and gradually annex all parties.

Du Qi narrowed his eyes and said: "Langri Songtsan's condition is getting worse, so the situation in Tubo should be undercurrents. At least many people will covet this Zanpu's position."

Yu Deshui said sternly: "Your Highness is wise, there is indeed an undercurrent in Tubo territory. Although the internal affairs are stable, everyone knows that the storm is about to come."

Du Qidao: "It would be a pity if we didn't join hands with such an excellent opportunity."

Yu Deshui asked: "Your Highness, are we going to send troops?"

Du Qidao: "We will make a decision after discussion."

After a pause, Du Qi ordered: "Come here, please Liu Zhengxi, Guo Xiaozheng, Yi Fusheng, and Yuan Yin to discuss matters."

"Yes!"

The attendant at the door ordered to notify immediately.

Chapter 716 Jointly Sending Troops

United troops

Not long after, everyone came, entered the study room to salute Du Qi, and then took their seats.

Du Qi said directly: "The purpose of calling you here to discuss matters is for the affairs of Tubo. Before we took Kunmi and Zampodo, after the news was sent back to Tubo, Tubo Zanplan Ri Songtsan sent troops at the end of July, intending to crusade against us."

"It's just that he didn't go far, and immediately fell to the ground and vomited blood."

"I've been sick ever since."

Du Qi said: "It is estimated that Langri Songtsan will not be able to survive, and he may die of illness next year at the latest. I called you here to discuss how we should make use of this matter."

After Yi Fusheng heard it, his mind turned quickly, and he came to a judgment in a blink of an eye.As a person who has been living in Yizhou, Yi Fusheng has a very clear understanding of Tubo.

Yi Fusheng looked solemn, and said solemnly: "Your Highness, I am against sending troops. Your Highness has [-] cavalry and [-] infantry in Yizhou, which is not a weak force."

"But it is inappropriate to attack Tubo."

"Because the topography of Tubo is extremely complicated. If you want to kill it, you don't have enough preparations. It is definitely halfway.

waste.Furthermore, Tubo's strength is not weak. If we kill them directly, even if we defeat the Tubo army, we will suffer huge losses. "

"It's not worth it."

Yi Fusheng said: "That's why I think it's not suitable to send troops to Tubo. After all, His Highness now only has Yizhou, and he would rather expand to the west than go to war with Tubo. Please think again, Your Highness."

Liu Zhengxi echoed: "Your Highness, I agree with Yi Canjun's suggestion. The most suitable development for us at the moment is to expand westward and seize the area west of Yizhou. It is the most inappropriate to go south to fight against Tubo."

Guo Xiaozheng said: "His Royal Highness, I am seconded by a humble position."

All express their opinions.

Everyone is opposed to an immediate war with Tubo.

Seeing everyone's support, Yi Fusheng gained confidence, and said again: "Your Highness, if two to three years later, Yizhou's strength will be stronger and its foundation will be deeper. If you want to go south to attack Tubo, it's not a bad job for me to be humble." Opposed. But now, the humble position is not approved, and it is not suitable at the moment."

Du Qi listened to each statement, but there was no anger on his face.

Everyone's suggestions are for his sake.

It's not selfishness.

Du Qi smiled and said: "I called you here to discuss this matter to listen to your opinions. Although it is impossible to send troops, this king believes that this is an opportunity to blackmail Tubo."

When Yi Fusheng heard Du Qi's words, he suddenly realized, and said: "Your Highness's picture, I understand."

Du Qidao: "Tell me and listen."

Yi Fusheng said sternly: "His Royal Highness's intention is to pretend to send troops to fight Tubo. In fact, he took this opportunity to threaten Tubo's Tsangpo Langri Songtsan and ask him to pay compensation, otherwise he will send troops to attack him."

"It's actually a gamble."

"Betting that Lang Ri Songzan would not dare to start a war with His Highness."

"Because Langri Songtsan is not in good health now, we want to pave the way for our son. So we took this opportunity to blackmail Langri Songtsan. If we miss this opportunity, it will be impossible after the transfer of power in Tubo."

After a pause, Yi Fusheng said: "I am really ashamed that I failed to understand what His Highness meant."

The rest of the people were thoughtful when they heard the words.

Liu Zhengxi said for a moment: "If it's just to blackmail Tubo, the humble official agrees. Today's Langri Songtsan doesn't dare to confront us head-on. Once a war starts, he won't be able to bear the consequences."

The rest joined in.