King of Song

Chapter 214

"My lord, didn't you say that these people are suspicious? Why did you agree to go with them?" Su An was a little puzzled by Lin Zhao's actions.

After talking with Lin Zhao, Xin Wenzhe, the young man in brocade clothes, intentionally or unintentionally mentioned the matter of traveling together, Lin Zhao agreed without thinking too much.

Lin Zhao smiled lightly, and asked, "Is there really a medicine dealer named Xin in Chang'an?"

"Yes, Chang'an Xin's Huichunfang is very famous. It has branches in Bianjing, Luoyang and other places. It is also an imperial merchant who purchases imperial medicines.

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When Emperor Renzong was in power, his family cured Empress Dowager Liu's illness by donating medicine, and he has been taking on this errand since then.

For decades. "Su An, who is a general of the Imperial Army, has some understanding of this.

Lin Zhao smiled and said, "That's wrong. They have made it clear that they are going to deliver snow lotus and cordyceps tributes to the palace. Can we do it without our help?"

"But their identities are very suspicious, they may not be Chang'an Xin's family!" Su An said: "After the son ordered yesterday, I sent someone to investigate secretly, but unfortunately there was no result. But judging from yesterday's situation, I'm afraid they are not simple. , even the imperial merchants who purchase medicinal materials for the imperial family, they are not so arrogant!"

Lin Zhao asked, "It's fine if there's no result, and it doesn't matter if it's a medicine dealer!"

"The young master still let him go with him. What if they have other plans and do something wrong?" Su An was a little worried.

"Maybe there are other plans, but what is the plan? We don't know at all!" Lin Zhaodao: "Instead of keeping the enemy in the dark, we might as well keep them by our side, maybe we can detect clues, at least we can have a breakthrough Otherwise, we will be ignorant and ignorant of the enemy's situation, and will be worried along the way. Instead of this, it's better to put them under our noses, so we can rest assured!"

"Oh, it turns out that the young master planned it this way!"

Lin Zhao ordered: "Put them by your side, send someone to watch them, and report any abnormalities immediately! Be careful!"

"it is good!"

Lin Zhao looked at the leisurely Xin Wenzhe behind him from a distance, and felt a little uneasy.This approach is indeed a bit risky, and it is hard to say whether it is right or wrong.

This Xin Wenzhe is not only difficult to distinguish between male and female, but now it is even difficult to distinguish between friend and foe.What exactly is he going to Hehuang for?What does it mean to come and walk with yourself on purpose?Is it simply seeking asylum?
I am afraid that the journey to Hehuang will be difficult!

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"Qilang, I never expected that Lin Zhao would agree so happily!" Achang was still a little worried before. After all, it was a visiting mission, so it was completely reasonable not to let others accompany him.

Xin Wenzhe also has the same worry.If they can't go with the mission, there is no guarantee of security. It is estimated that A Chang and others will insist on not letting them go west by themselves. Fortunately, it has been properly resolved now.

"But, Qilang, what should we do when we come back? After all, Dasan Pass is our territory, but the Huangshui side is the territory of the Tubo people. We may not be able to take advantage of it, and things may not go so smoothly." All in all, In Achang's heart, he still doesn't agree with Qilangxi going to take risks.

But Xin Wenzhe seemed to be determined, and said: "Now I can't control so much anymore, I can only take one step at a time, anyway, I have some friendship with those Tubo people, even if it's treachery, it's not enough... let alone the elder brother. Really anxious to wait."

Achang was also helpless. He saw the mission in front of him from a distance and said, "This doctor Lin is always an official of the imperial court. If he finds out that we have deceived them, will he misunderstand him? If he knows our true identity, he will probably be the same to Da Lang." There will be adverse effects. I heard that Lin Zhao and Wang Anshi have a close relationship, so I will definitely side with Li Fugui..."

"Don't underestimate Langzhong Lin, maybe he has begun to doubt our identities now!" Xin Wenzhe looked at the handsome figure on the white horse at the front of the team, and couldn't help sighing softly.

"This..." This time it was Achang who was worried.

Xin Wenzhe shook his head and said, "It's okay, it's probably just a routine precaution, it's completely understandable. As long as we behave well all the way, we will part ways when we arrive in Huangzhou, and he can't do anything to us."

"What if he sends someone back to Chang'an to verify?"

"No!" Xin Wenzhe seemed to be very confident. The young and promising Lin Langzhong would not be so boring, nor would he be so unconfident.

Xin Wenzhe instructed: "Remember, everyone should be more cautious. Except for not revealing their identities, everything else is as usual, and don't arouse others' suspicion for no reason."

"Yes!"

Xin Wenzhe felt that this should be able to reach Huangshui safely...

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After walking for several days in a row, Su An came to report: "Young master, Xin Qilang and his party have been behaved all these days, and there is nothing wrong with it!"

"It's best to live in peace with each other. As long as they are obedient, I don't mind escorting them for a while." Lin Zhao was a little relieved, but still vigilant in his heart, and asked, "How should we change our journey?"

"We left Dasan Pass and entered Qinzhou (near today's water) in the west. From there, we could go north and northwest, and go to Huangshui after reaching Lanzhou! But this year's autumn flood of the Yellow River came late, and the area around Lanzhou is now The autumn rains are continuous and the roads are muddy, so the journey will inevitably be delayed." Su An read out the results of the investigation by the road-finding guide and Qin Feng's roadside army, and the situation seemed to be very unfavorable.

"And there is news that General Li Fugui on Huanqing Road seems to have clashed with Xixia. Lanzhou may not be safe!"

"The itinerary is blocked..." Lin Zhao immediately fell silent, the last thing he wanted was this kind of situation.You must know that Hehuang Tubo is on the plateau, and it is not yet August, the weather has already started to turn cold, and it will start to become severely cold in the future.

Passing through Lanzhou is a detour, which is a waste of time. If the time is delayed due to the weather and the unsettled border, we will not know when we will arrive at Qingtang City.

In the severe winter, life will be very difficult for hundreds of people on the plateau.Especially when on the road, it was even more miserable. If altitude sickness was added, the situation would only get worse, and the return would inevitably be delayed. Lin Zhao always wanted to go back early.Who wants to stay on the plateau for the new year?There are still a few delicate beauties waiting at home!

"Is there any other way?" Lin Zhao asked softly.

"Yes!" Su An replied affirmatively, and said, "You can go directly west through Hezhou, then go north along the Minshui River, pass through the hometown of Tuyuhun, and then enter the territory of Hehuang!"

It seems to be a very convenient and most direct path, but it has not become the first choice. Is there any problem in this?Seeing Su An hesitate to speak, Lin Zhao's doubts became more intense.

"Bozhou, what's the problem?" Lin Zhao asked softly.

Su An then said: "Hezhou is indeed controlled by the Tubo people, but it is not in the hands of Dong Zhan, but his elder brother Xia Zhan! His relationship with Dong Zhan is not very good!"

The situation in the Northwest is inherently complicated. The Song Dynasty, Xixia and Tubo stand side by side, which is quite complicated.The actual situation is far more complicated than this.

In this way, there are other tribes in Tubo behind Xixia, as well as the Uyghur regime supported by the father and son of Ji Siluo and Dong Zhan.In fact, the Tubo people did not agree with it. The Hehuang generation alone was divided into three forces.

The reason also starts from the life experience of the previous generation Zan Pu Zan Si Luo.

Although Ji Siluo is a descendant of Zanpu with noble blood, but when he was young, he was exiled to the generation of Gaochang in the Western Regions.Just an inconspicuous child, life is very difficult.

Later, a Tibetan living in Gaochang discovered Zong Siluo, and became very interested in his noble status, so he brought him back to Hehuang, the hometown of the Tubo people.

At that time, Tubo in the Hehuang area was "racially dispersed" and "no longer unified".

At this time, the people in Tubo desperately hoped for an outstanding leader to unify Tubo, improve the current chaotic situation, and restore the former prosperity and prosperity of Tubo.

The appearance of Zong Siluo gave people hope. One of the reasons why Tubo declined was because of the struggle for the throne.But for hundreds of years, the Tubo people have always insisted that Zanpu and his descendants are the rulers of Tubo, of course, and their noble blood can easily be accepted and recognized by the Tubo people.

Moreover, Tubo also believes in Buddhism, which has a great influence and power, and the name of Zongsiluo means "Buddha's son", and it is regarded as a natural Zanpu by the Tubo people of the Hehuang generation.

It is true that the common people recognized and respected Zhesiluo, but the Tubo nobles who held power did not think so. Instead, they regarded Zhesiluo as a sweet pastry.

Ever since, a Tubo version of "holding the emperor to order the princes" was staged.

At that time, Li Lizun, the leader of Zongge (now Ping'an), and Wen Buqi, the leader of Miaochuan, hijacked him to Kuozhou by force, and "Liwenfa" respected him as Zanpu.Soon after, Li Lizun brought Zong Siluo to Zongge City alone, and married his daughter to Zong Siluo.

The relationship between Zong Siluo and Li Lizun is like Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty and Cao Cao, and Li Lizun's daughter is like Empress Cao.

It's just that Li Lizun doesn't have the ability and strength of Cao Cao, and even his prestige is much worse.Under the influence of strong religious power, the influence and prestige of Zanpu's noble lineage of Zansiluo are unprecedentedly high, far surpassing that of Li Lizun.

As Zong Siluo grew older, especially after he became an adult, the contradiction between the young king and the foreign ministers in power became more and more obvious.

AD, in 1034, the arrogant Li Lizun offended the two powerful neighbors of the Song Dynasty and Xixia because of some inappropriate actions.As a result, Hehuang Tubo was in a very embarrassing and dangerous situation, which seriously damaged the interests of the local Tubo nobles and aroused strong dissatisfaction.

Although he lived among the people in the Western Regions since he was a child, he is extremely smart, and he has inherited the superb political IQ of the Zanpu family, and his skills are not ordinary.

He knows how to seize the opportunity. After discovering Li Lizun's very passive situation, Zong Siluo keenly realized that this is a good opportunity to regain power.

So Kusiluo launched a coup at the right time. With the support of many Tubo nobles, Zanpu finally regained his power and restored his former supreme authority.As for Li Lizun, he was submerged in the long river of history and disappeared without a trace.

Li Lizun was defeated, but it also affected his daughter and two grandchildren.

Zong Siluo actually married Li Lizun's daughter under the pressure of Li Lizun, which would be deterred by Li Lizun's strength and oppression, as well as the necessary political needs.He had to deal with it, pretending to love Li's daughter very much, and gave birth to two sons.

Now Li Lizun is no longer what he used to be, and he suffered a crushing defeat. The resentment that was suppressed in Zong Siluo's heart burst out together, and then turned his anger on his wife and two sons.

At the same time, Zong Siluo married another woman—Mrs. Qiao.

Compared with Li Lizun's daughter who is domineering and domineering, Mrs. Qiao is a gentle and virtuous woman, and very smart, so she won the favor of Zong Siluo, and then gave birth to a child for Mrs. Qiao, the third son Dong Zhan !

As a result, the status of the two sons of Li Lizunzhi's daughter, Xia Zhan and Mo Zhanjiao, dropped immediately and became a little embarrassing.

After Ji Siluo moved the capital from Miaochuan to Qingtang City (now Xining), he expelled Li Lizun's daughter, Li Shi, as a nun, and put Li's two sons, blind felt and mo felt horn, under house arrest. state.

Later, Gu Siluo devoted himself to restoring the relationship with the Song Dynasty. He followed the custom of Tubo Zanpu in addressing the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and called the Emperor of the Song Dynasty the Son of Heaven. Waiting for the rank, forming an alliance with the Song Dynasty to deal with the powerful Xixia together.

In 1036 A.D., Li Yuanhao, the king of Xixia, launched an army to attack Qingtang, but was defeated by Jiaosiluo and captured his coach Su Nuer alive.Yuan Hao became furious, and personally supervised the army to attack Hehuang, but was defeated again by Jisiluo. "Naturally, break Yuan Hao with a strange plan." Make him dare not break the border easily.

The success of the United Song Dynasty against the Xia Dynasty made Zongsiluo famous, and all the tribes in Helong gathered under him for a while, and became strong for a while, with an area of ​​more than 100 miles and a population of more than [-] million households. Also afraid of it.

Tubo seems to have regained its former prosperity, and the reputation and status of Qingtang City in the northwest area has risen rapidly.It even opened up a route passing through Qingtang City in Hehuang, crossing Qinghai Lake to Gaochang in the Western Regions, adding another channel to the Silk Road.The importance of the original Silk Road under the control of Xixia has declined.

You must know that although the land of Xixia is very large, most of it is desert and grassland, belonging to nomadic people, and the economic situation of the whole country is not very good.It is highly dependent on the commercial routes of the Western Regions, and this move of Zongsiluo can be said to be a draw from the bottom.Li Yuanhao was furious because of this, and when he couldn't take advantage of the military, he began to find another way to deal with Zhe Siluo.

Zong Siluo had achieved great success in economic and military means, so his energy was bound to be scattered, and he gradually neglected the supervision of Li Shi, Xia Zhan and Mo Zhanjiao.

When Zongsiluo and Li Yuanhao were competing in the Battle of Lanzhou, his two sons, Xia Zhan and Mo Zunjiao, got in touch with Li Lizun's remaining party forces. Pick it up, and then run to Zongge City, the base of Li Lizun back then.

Mozhijiao occupies the people in Zongge City, while Xiazhi lives in the Nigu of Hezhou, both of them occupy one side.The matter had already happened, and the remnants of power in the hands of the two sons were not small. After Zong Siluo discovered the problem, he was already powerless.Although it is possible to send troops to exterminate the two sons, it is bound to cause internal instability in Hehuang Tubo.

At that time, he was fighting with Xixia, and he really couldn't spare a shot.What's more, Mo Zhanjiao and Xia Zhan are both his sons, and a tiger doesn't eat its sons, and Zong Siluo doesn't want father and son to kill each other, forcing his son to the four corners.

As a result, although the places occupied by Mofenjiao and Blind felt are too close to the Song Dynasty and Xixia, they are sandwiched between these two powerful forces, and it is difficult to survive.Although their strength is too far behind that of their father, Zhesiluo, it is difficult to compete.

But because of his father's year-long benevolence, he proudly preserved it and took the opportunity to gain a firm foothold.Li Yuanhao finally found an opportunity. The father-son fight was undoubtedly the cruelest revenge for Zong Siluo. He did not let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and gave the support that Blind and Mo Zhanjiao needed to gain a foothold.

Therefore, the Hehuang Tubo Kingdom of Gosiluo was divided into three parts: Mofenjiao, Xiazhuo, and Gosiluo Headquarters.

Zong Siluo was fine when he was alive, but no matter what, Mo Zhanjiao and Zha Zhan had to worry about the existence of their father.But after the death of Ji Siluo, Dong Zhan came to the throne, Mo Zhanjiao and Zha Zhan were not so convinced, and the conflicts between the brothers also began to intensify.

As far as Mo Zhanjiao and Xia Zhan are concerned, Dong Zhan's mother, Mrs. Qiao, robbed his mother's position, and also robbed Zanpu, who should have belonged to his brother.Especially the eldest son Xia Zhan, who occupies Hezhou, is even more angry in his heart.

All in all, it was Dong Zhan's mother and son who took away everything that should belong to them. How could Mo Zhanjiao and Xia Zhan swallow this breath?Contradictions and frictions between brothers have always existed.If it was because Xia Zhan only had the land of Hezhou, his strength was weak, and Dong Zhan's opponent would have sent troops to attack Qingtang City long ago.

Regarding this situation, the attitude of the Song Dynasty was very ambiguous.Although it has always been the canonization of Ji Siluo and Dong Zhan's father and son, and they need their help to deal with Xixia.

But the Song Dynasty didn't want Hehuang Tubo to be too powerful. Having a Liao Kingdom and Xixia was enough to cause headaches.If there is one more powerful Tubo, the northwestern border of the Song Dynasty will not want to be peaceful.

Hehuang Tubo has been keeping Xixia in check, which has caused the party members a headache. Naturally, they are happy to see this kind of division within them.

All parties were happy to see the situation come to fruition, but now it has had a considerable impact on Lin Zhao!

Blind felt didn't dare to start a war with his younger brother Dong felt, but it was perfectly fine to do some tricks.Now that the Song Dynasty is going to Qingtang City, the mission to celebrate Dong Zhan's birthday will pass through Hezhou, what will Xia Zhan think?Can he let the Song Dynasty mission pass by so calmly?
In this regard, Lin Zhao had to think and worry a little more!
(End of this chapter)