Songtsen Gampo's mood finally calmed down after returning to the tent. He certainly knew what he had just done, but he had to do it. He no longer had a spokesperson in the army. As the king of a country, if he did not have his own spokesperson, especially in the army, this would be a very scary thing.
But now he did not choose him, he had to do this. His eldest nephew Luhatai was kneeling next to him. He also hoped that Songtsen Gampo could take back his decision. This guy was also unwilling to go to the battlefield thousands of miles away in the north. They were all elites of Tubo. Tubo was in trouble at the moment. They should fight for Tubo on the battlefield. How could they take people to fight for the Tang Dynasty?
"uncle……"
Luhatai stared and wanted to speak, but he didn't know where to start. After all, the matter had been decided. If he chose not to go, it would be disobeying orders. However, the three thousand soldiers under his command were extremely valuable. This was the most elite army of Tubo. Once they left, Songtsen Gampo's safety would be in question. This was the strongest army around Songtsen Gampo.
"No need to say more. Go back and pack quickly. We're leaving this afternoon. That devil is not an ordinary person. You must remember this when you follow him. Don't have any other thoughts. You must follow behind him and work hard to become his man. That way you can have a future. He is very kind to his men."
Songtsen Gampo said with his eyes closed, he certainly knew where his nephew's future lay, which was in the Tang Dynasty. When his nephew left with his people, he probably would not have the chance to return to Tubo. Even if he came back, Tubo would not accept him.
The world is so cruel. Logically speaking, Luhatai brought people to help the Tang Dynasty fight, which was equivalent to giving a glimmer of hope to the Tubo high-level officials, but he has been a Tang Dynasty person from then on. You followed Li Xiang on the battlefield for so long. Who would dare to use you after you come back? So your future can only be in Chang'an City. If you still want to come back, you will be marginalized. Even if you are the nephew of the Zamp, it will be useless, including those under your command. If they are lucky enough not to die on the battlefield, then you should stay in Chang'an City!
"uncle……"
Luhatai knelt down and kowtowed in some pain. He knew that this fate could not be changed. If there was any chance, Songtsen Gampo would not let his dearest nephew help the Tang Dynasty to fight. Now they did not lack these 3,000 troops, but what they lacked was real food.
In addition to these 3,000 troops, Songtsen Gampo also had a handwritten letter. In this letter, he was extremely respectful. After all, this letter was written to Li Shimin. If he still used the same tone as before, then the food from the Tang Dynasty might arrive later. Although he did not say that Tubo was a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty, the implication of his words was that he was inferior to others.
"I will send someone to send your family to Chang'an City later. You can live a good life there. This also includes the families of your subordinates. If anyone is willing to go to Chang'an, I will send someone to send them all there. Don't worry about your family. Live your life well outside."
When Luhatai was five meters away from the tent, he heard the voice of Songtsen Gampo behind him. His words were basically decisive. No wonder Songtsen Gampo said that. If he left a way out, these people would not fight for the Tang Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty would not send food. At that time, the high-level Tibetans would be implicated.
According to the results of the negotiations between Li Xiang and Lu Dongzan, they must take the deposit away first. According to what they said before, the amount of the deposit is as high as 60% of the grain. After arriving at the Tuyuhun border, the remaining 40% of the amount must be paid in one lump sum. If this procedure is not followed, Li Xiang will not pay them the remaining grain.
In addition, Li Xiang also set a requirement, which was the performance of people like Luhatai. If they slacked off on the battlefield or did not obey Li Xiang's orders, the delivery of food would be delayed. That's why Songtsen Gampo sent the families of these people to them. As long as the families of these people were in Chang'an City, there would be no need to worry about not being able to tie them up, unless these people were beasts who didn't even care about the lives of their families.
Li Xiang looked at the dozen or so carriages behind him with great satisfaction. They were all loaded with valuables. Originally, Li Xiang only wanted gold and silver, but Tubo is not so rich now, so some gold and silver utensils can be counted, but they have to be weighed. We don't want to take advantage of you, but don't think about using these works of art to buy our food. We only count the weight of gold and silver, and the value of the works of art cannot be counted.
In addition to these, there are 5,000 slaves on the way. These people were sent to Li Xiang by Songtsen Gampo. After all, there is not much food on the plateau, and it is very likely that these people cannot be fed. Sending them to Li Xiang can be regarded as diverting the pressure here. The food Li Xiang sends will not be too much. At most, it will be enough for the dignitaries and the army to eat. As for these slaves, being able to let them drink a thin meal a day is already very caring for them.
"I've seen people doing business, but I've never seen anyone do business like you. In a few years, I estimate that all the countries surrounding the Tang Dynasty will have been harvested by you. No wonder so many people are surrounding you. They really see a way out by following you."
Chang Sun Chong rode his horse beside Li Xiang's carriage and looked at the endless team behind him. He sighed and the people around him nodded. The reason why they stood on Li Xiang's side was because Li Xiang was strong enough and could always bring them surprises.
Take this time when we came to the plateau. We not only harvested the wealth of those chieftains, but also harvested Songtsen Gampo. It was equivalent to making money on both sides, and letting you fight to the death in the middle. Maybe one day you will know what role we played in the middle, but by then you will no longer have the strength to resist. Maybe you have already thought about it now, but do you dare to turn against us?
Li Xiang smiled and said nothing. This is just the beginning. It's just a Tubo. We have just started. There will be an even more glorious page to come...