Chapter 474 My Master... has treated me well.
Time passes.
A month passed in the blink of an eye.
Wang Xuance and his men rode at breakneck speed and finally arrived in Tibet.
However……
They repeatedly requested an audience with Songtsen Gampo, but were refused for various reasons.
"You bastard."
“Songtsen Gampo’s refusal to see us reveals his wolfish ambitions.”
"I will inform His Majesty and surely pacify the Tibetans!"
The Tang envoy roared inside the tent.
In the war between the Tang Dynasty and Tuyuhun, Tibet played a very important role.
That would save the Tang Dynasty a lot of soldiers from dying.
"Let me go."
Wang Xuance volunteered.
“Now that Songtsen Gampo refuses to even see us, what use is your going?” the Tang envoy frowned and scolded.
I believe he will see me!
Wang Xuance's eyes flickered.
The Tibetan Royal Palace.
Songtsen Gampo opened the map and studied the strategy.
The Tuyuhun and Xueyantuo attacked the Tang Dynasty together, which was a good opportunity for the Tubo Kingdom to develop.
"Your Majesty, the Tang envoy has arrived again."
Just then, a Tibetan soldier reported this.
"I've told you so many times, send them away when they come!" Songtsen Gampo scolded impatiently.
"He said he was Wei Shuyu's apprentice!"
Um?
Upon hearing this, Songtsen Gampo was stunned.
He never suffered a defeat in his life.
He had only been wronged by Wei Shuyu once, and if he didn't get his revenge, it would be a thorn in his side forever.
"Let him in!"
Songtsen Gampo put down the map.
"Wang Xuance has met Songtsen Gampo."
Upon seeing Songtsen Gampo, Wang Xuance bowed and greeted him.
"You are Wei Shuyu's apprentice?"
Songtsen Gampo asked from his high vantage point.
"Exactly."
"What do you want from me?"
"Please ask Songtsen Gampo to send troops to Tuyuhun."
Wang Xuance straightened up, exuding a powerful sense of confidence.
"It's not that Benzanpu is unwilling to send troops."
Songtsen Gampo looked troubled: "Taiwan really has the will but not the power."
"As you know, Tibet has only recently been unified, and there are still many rebellions in various places. Moreover, the harsh winter has just passed, and Tibet is in a period of great need for reconstruction..."
Songtsen Gampo rattled off a whole bunch of nonsense.
They just won't send troops.
"Could it be that Songtsen Gampo has forgotten about Yangtong?" Wang Xuance rebuked.
"Um?"
Songtsen Gampo narrowed his eyes: "Yangtong was conquered by our Tubo ourselves, what does it have to do with the Tang Dynasty?"
Damn it.
You're just turning your back on me after you've already used me!
If our Great Tang hadn't stayed out of it, would you have been able to take down Yangtong so easily?
"Then Songtsen Gampo has already considered it..."
Wang Xuance's eyes sharpened: "It is not that our Great Tang Dynasty cannot conquer Tuyuhun."
"If you disobey orders..."
"When the Tang cavalry crushes Tuyuhun, that will be the time to launch an attack on you, Tubo!"
Songtsen Gampo scoffed at this.
Let's not even talk about whether your Tang soldiers can withstand altitude sickness.
Even if they really wanted to attack, did they think that Tibet had no power to resist at all?
"Are you threatening Benzanpu?"
Songtsen Gampo slammed his fist on the table.
The generals beside him stepped forward in unison.
In an instant, boundless pressure enveloped Wang Xuance.
Wang Xuance's forehead was covered in cold sweat.
"I thought Wei Shuyu's apprentice would be so powerful, but he's nothing special!" Songtsen Gampo laughed heartily.
Damn it.
Wang Xuance clenched his fists, his face flushed with anger.
But he knew he must not act impulsively.
As an envoy, calmness must be the top priority.
suddenly……
Wei Shuyu's words came to mind.
There are no permanent enemies in the world, only permanent interests.
Wang Xuance took a deep breath: "Since Songtsen Gampo mentioned my master, he should know what position my master held in the Tang Dynasty, right?"
Um?
Songtsen Gampo replied jokingly, "What? You think you can make me change my mind just because of Wei Shuyu?"
"My master is the head of the Ministry of Commerce!"
Wang Xuance continued, "This attack on Tuyuhun is not only to suppress Tuyuhun, but more importantly, to open up the Silk Road!"
"Does Songtsen Gampo understand what this represents?"
Songtsen Gampo suppressed his smile.
To be a monarch, or a young monarch.
He had always kept his eyes on the war, but never thought about the Silk Road.
"What do you mean?" Songtsen Gampo asked solemnly.
"I understand perfectly well..."
Wang Xuance regained his composure: "The Tibetan army's attack on Tuyuhun is not helping the Tang Dynasty, but helping yourselves!"
"Once the Silk Road was opened, all nations and countries benefited!"
“If Tibet does not send troops, it will make no contribution to the Silk Road.”
"Once the Silk Road is opened in the future, Tibet will be listed as a country prohibited from trade!"
Songtsen Gampo's expression darkened.
That blow really hit his vital spot.
Tibet is located in a high-altitude region, where the weather is even colder.
There was an extreme shortage of supplies!
Closing oneself off from the world will only lead to self-destruction. To become strong, one must constantly acquire resources from outside to expand one's own power.
"It's not that our Great Tang Dynasty can't conquer Tuyuhun, it just needs time!"
"Songtsen Gampo, please make something clear..."
"The Tang Dynasty is not begging Tibet!"
"Instead, it was ordering the countries to send troops."
"The Tibetans were like this, and so were the Tanguts."
Swish.
These words struck Songtsen Gampo squarely where it hurt.
The power of the Tang Dynasty is beyond doubt.
He never imagined that Tuyuhun could win.
The reason for dragging it out like this is simply to gain more benefits.
"Ha ha……"
Songtsen Gampo laughed loudly, "You are the royal envoy, aren't you? What you say makes sense."
"Actually, I, the king, did want to send troops, but as you know, Tibet has just been pacified and is extremely vulnerable. We can't even gather enough food. How can we fight on an empty stomach?"
In short, in one sentence.
Sending troops is fine, but you have to pay!
"That's natural..."
Wang Xuance's eyes grew increasingly confident: "Considering the current situation in Tibet, the Tang Dynasty will certainly not make things difficult for Tibet."
"All that's needed is for the Tibetans to harass the border of Tuyuhun."
"I don't think the Zanpu (Tibetan king) would be so unwilling as to not even put on a show, would he?"
Damn it.
Songtsen Gampo was out of breath.
How did our conversation turn into you, Tang Dynasty, standing on the side of justice?
It was clearly you who begged Tibet...
“This…” Songtsen Gampo pondered.
But Wang Xuance didn't give him time to think.
He immediately said, "Songtsen Gampo, all the Tang Dynasty wants is for Tibet to show its attitude. If even that cannot be done, I can only report Tibet's attitude to His Majesty as it is."
The words were spoken.
Wang Xuance turned and left without the slightest hesitation.
Upon seeing this, Songtsen Gampo panicked.
Ultimately, the Tibetan Empire is simply too weak right now.
He dared not provoke the mighty Tang Dynasty.
"etc……"
Songtsen Gampo said, "This king can grant your request."
"However, after opening up the Silk Road, I hope that Tibet can have a certain voice on the Silk Road."
"in addition……"
"I also hope to marry a princess from the Tang Dynasty to ensure friendly relations between our two countries!"
You bastard.
They even covet my Tang Dynasty princess?
“Songtsen Gampo’s heart was set on the Tang Dynasty, and I admire him greatly.”
"However, regarding the matter of marrying a princess from the Tang Dynasty..."
"This is not something a lowly official like myself can decide; it requires reporting to His Majesty."
Songtsen Gampo nodded.
Anyway, he has already made up his mind to go to the Tang Dynasty to fetch his bride this year.
Having just been established, Tibet needed to rely on the Tang Dynasty for steady development.
There is a saying among the Han people: "The student surpasses the teacher."
Songtsen Gampo smiled and said, "The king's envoy is far superior to Wei Shuyu in diplomacy."
"I am but a novice, how can I compare to my master?" Wang Xuance said humbly.
“The king’s envoy is being modest.”
Songtsen Gampo laughed and said, "Wei Shuyu is good at criticizing people, but he may not be good at persuading them!"
"No, no, no..."
Wang Xuance shook his head: "Even if I can't convince you, I still have my master."
Um?
Songtsen Gampo was overjoyed: "Wei Shuyu has come to Tibet?"
If Wei Shuyu comes.
He must be kept in Tibet!
"No!"
Wang Xuance smiled and said, "However, my master left me a brilliant plan."
"If I cannot convince you, my teacher has a brilliant plan to do so."
"oh?"
Songtsen Gampo immediately became interested: "What brilliant plan is this?"
"Well..."
Wang Xuance was conflicted.
I think I talked a bit too much.
"Rest assured, since I have promised to send troops, I will not go back on my word," Songtsen Gampo said.
“I’m sorry, Master did not say that it could be shown to outsiders,” Wang Xuance replied.
"You're wrong about that."
Songtsen Gampo shook his index finger: "I now suspect that the plan Wei Shuyu gave you may threaten my Tibet."
"This concerns the stability of our Tibet."
"This king must see this!"
"Otherwise, Tibet wouldn't have sent troops!"
Are you trying to be a scoundrel?
However, Wang Xuance was also curious about what Wei Shuyu's method was.
After thinking it over, Wang Xuance decided to agree.
"good!"
He took out the letter and opened it.
When they saw that it was another letter inside, they were stunned.
The envelope was addressed to Songtsen Gampo.
"..."
Wang Xuance reluctantly handed it forward: "Here you go."
oh?
Songtsen Gampo smiled.
"I never expected that Wei Shuyu would write to me."
"He is suspected of treason. When you get back, remember to impeach him to His Majesty the Tang Emperor for colluding with the enemy and betraying the country."
After saying this, Songtsen Gampo tore open the letter.
I was equally stunned when I saw the contents...
He looked at the contents of the letter, then at Wang Xuance.
"Are you sure you're Wei Shuyu's apprentice?"
"yes."
"..."
Songtsen Gampo returned the letter directly to Wang Xuance, letting him read it himself.
Wang Xuance took it and looked at it...
"Songtsen Gampo, how have you been?"
"When you see this letter, it means that I, your foolish disciple, have failed."
"Don't be angry..."
"He's quite eloquent; he can tell you stories and sing songs."
"Remember to take care of him for me!"
"By the way, if you have a younger sister, you could also consider marrying him."
"After all, he has fair skin and is not bad-looking, so the child he has will not be too ugly."
"Remember to let me know when you're getting married."
"I'll prepare a big gift for you then!"
"..."
Wang Xuance was numb.
This is hardly a brilliant plan!
This is practically selling him out.
"how?"
Songtsen Gampo laughed and asked, "How does it feel?"
“My master… has treated me well!” Wang Xuance replied with a strange expression.
That's really generous.
Wei Shuyu went to great lengths to save your life.
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