Speaking of the Qing Dynasty ruler of Longyou, Prince Shunyi Longza and Li Ganshun were also related by marriage.
Back then, the Tangut people still existed, but they were gradually weakened by the Song Dynasty. In order to resist the Song, Li Gan took the opportunity to marry a member of the imperial family to Longza.
Unexpectedly, the Song Dynasty directly defeated and destroyed the Tangut people.
For years, Longza has kept a low profile in Qingtang, not daring to utter a sound. Even when the grassland barbarians, Baibuhua, bypassed Qingtang to attack, he pretended to be a coward.
To save their lives, they paid tribute every year and behaved themselves.
But all of this is official information, and it's all embellished by Longza.
According to the secret files of the Imperial City Guard, this guy had been trying to unify the various tribes of Tibet.
At the same time, because the Qinghai-Tibetan Tubo and the Gaochang Uyghurs have always been close, with a family relationship that has lasted for a century, and they also have very close ties with Bilege.
When Zhao Huan launched his campaign against Gaochang, the main force from Longyou followed Wu Jie westward.
Long Za felt this was an excellent opportunity.
As long as he recaptures Qingtang and Huangzhou, the leaders of all tribes will surely gather and respond.
At that time, all the Tibetans in Longyou will stand up and drive away the invaders who have occupied this place.
On this day, Longza secretly met with the leaders of the Yangdan clan, Dangzong clan, Zhelong clan, Langjieji family, Fuqiang tribe, and Xinmou clan at his residence.
These are basically the leaders of the most powerful tribes among the various Tibetan tribes at present.
They all secretly gathered in Qingtang City to discuss with Longza how to seize Longyou.
Now that Wu Jie is in Gaochang, although the Qing Tang garrison still has eight thousand troops, as long as the various Tibetan tribes raise the banner of rebellion, the Tibetan people in Qing Tang and Huangzhou will surely respond one after another.
The leader of the Yangdan tribe roared, "I've had my hated that dog emperor for a long time!"
"As long as all the tribes of Tibet unite as one, we will surely be able to recreate the glory of hundreds of years ago!" the leader of the Dang clan said proudly.
The leader of the Dragon Clan laughed: "Fortunately, the Bright King helped us deal with those bald Buddhist monks, otherwise we wouldn't have this power!"
When that person was mentioned, everyone present looked thoughtful.
Several senior Buddhist elders said that he was the Buddha descended to earth to save the Tibetan people.
The leader of the Langjieji family said, "It's a pity that the Ming King didn't come to Qingtang City with us!"
"I have already released the prophecy about the Ming King saving the Tibetan people. Now the men of all the tribes are in high spirits, just waiting for the leader of Longza, no, the Zanpu, to give the order, and we will take up our swords and slaughter the Han people of Qinghai and Huangzhou without leaving a single one alive!"
"Yes! Slaughter them all! Restore the glory of Tibet!"
Inside the Prince's mansion in Longza, everyone chatted animatedly, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
Just then, some noise came from outside.
"I am Lu Yun, the Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial City Guard of the Longyou Protectorate, a member of the Emperor's personal army. Are you drawing your swords to rebel?"
The guards at the entrance of the Prince's mansion said in broken Chinese, "This is the Prince's mansion, not a place for you."
Lu Yun held the imperial edict in one hand, his voice firm and powerful: "The imperial edict is here. Prince of Shunyi, come out and receive it!"
The guards exchanged glances and then hurried inside.
"Report to the King!"
At the entrance, quite a distance away, Longza's personal guards stepped outside and loudly proclaimed, "Your Majesty, a special envoy from the Emperor has arrived with an imperial decree!"
Upon hearing this, everyone in the room was startled and looked at each other in bewilderment.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor has sent this imperial edict at this time, which means he has probably discovered that we are planning a rebellion. Why don't we take action now!"
The leader of the Xinmu clan frowned, stood up, and made a cutting motion with his hand.
"Don't panic. Even if they've discovered it, so what? Go out and receive the imperial edict first, and see what this damned emperor is up to!"
Longza then led the princess, the palace attendants, servants, and other 136 people out of the palace to prepare to receive the imperial edict.
But as soon as he went out, he was stunned by what he saw.
Before them stood a vast and imposing force, numbering over a thousand Imperial Guards.
Each person wore a black robe embroidered with gold thread and carried a crescent-shaped sword.
Lu Yun said, "Prince of Shunyi, an imperial edict has arrived!"
"Long live the Emperor!"
"I have been granted the favor of Heaven: the Prince of Shunyi has rendered meritorious service in governing Qinghai and Tangshan, and is hereby invited to the capital to meet the Emperor."
It's all in one sentence, simple and clear.
But to Long Za's ears, it sounded like thunder.
The emperor wants me to come to the capital!
Isn't this blatantly telling me to die?
Long Za raised his head, accepted the heavy imperial edict, and his face was filled with the excitement of being favored: "Thank you for your trouble, Commander Lu."
"Your Highness, now that you're here, may I come in for a cup of tea?"
Longza was immediately annoyed. "You've finished reading the imperial edict, so hurry up and leave! Aren't you the commander of the Imperial City Guard? What are you doing here with me?"
But he couldn't refuse, so he said, "It would be my honor."
Lu Yun then led sixteen Imperial Guards inside. These men were all menacing and had a history of assassination, investigation, digging pits, and burying people.
The meeting between Longza and the tribal leaders took place in a secret room, so Lu Yun naturally couldn't immediately discover that the Tibetan tribal leaders were there.
"Prince Shunyi, this tea is unnecessary."
Didn't we just say we wanted a drink?
Long Za felt somewhat annoyed.
"Please depart immediately, Your Highness. The Emperor is awaiting you in Tokyo."
“Commander Lu is right. I cannot keep the Emperor waiting any longer. I will pack my bags and set off for Tokyo.”
"Your Highness need not pack. We have prepared all your luggage for the journey. You can set off immediately."
“This…” Long Za looked troubled. “I’m used to my own things, so I don’t need to keep Commander Lu’s food.”
"Your Highness is too kind. This way, please!"
When Long Za saw that there was no room for even this little bit of conversation, he knew that this was the start of a fight.
However, there were a thousand Imperial Guards outside; almost all the Imperial Guards of Qing Tang City had come.
Lu Yun's face was full of smiles, so kind and amiable that it seemed even a tiger would consider him a friend.
"What is it, Your Highness? Is there something you're having trouble saying?"
"That's not...that's not it..."
Long Za felt a cold sweat break out on his back; Lu Yun must have discovered something.
They actually brought a thousand people all at once; they're trying to force him to go to Tokyo.
The situation suddenly turned passive.
After thinking it over, Long Za decided to leave immediately.
If they don't listen to Lu Yun now, they might take action, and these people might even use knives. There are a thousand people outside, and even if we have soldiers, we can't mobilize them immediately.
As long as he cooperates with Lu Yun, Lu Yun won't break off relations, after all, he is a prince personally appointed by the emperor.
“Commander Lu is right. We should not keep the Emperor waiting any longer. I will set off immediately.”
After saying that, Long Za strode out.
Queen Doropa suddenly asked, "Your Majesty, what should be done about the leaders...?"
Her words were met with a deathly silence.
Long Za was drenched in cold sweat, and he cried out in his heart: This woman has ruined my plans!
Lu Yun's ears were already perked up.
Lu Yun maintained a friendly and amiable expression: "Your Highness, are there any distinguished guests in your residence?"
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