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Chapter Thirty-Three Disputes between rulers and ministers

If it were just Lu Dongzan who failed to block the Tang army and asked the Tang army to bypass Bai Bize, it would not have been so angry that Gongri Gongzan was so angry, because the Tang army's combat power was unparalleled in the world, so it was reasonable that Lu Dongzan was defeated.

But when Qinling appeared, Gongri Gongzan's guess changed direction. Qinling, the son of Lu Dongzan, took charge of the troops to attack Luoshecheng, while Lu Dongzan, who had heavy troops, watched the show in Bai Bize and did not move. This was inevitable that there was a suspected collusion between father and son.

Gongri Gongzan returned to the palace in a fit of anger, and on the afternoon of that day, Yan Fengnan came to the palace from Xiang to ask for a meeting.

Potala Palace, inner hall.

"I, Nan Congxiang, pay homage to Zanpu." Nan Congxiang stood in front of Gongri Gongzan and leaned over to worship.

Gongri Gongzan looked at Nan Congxiang, stood up, and then asked, "What's wrong? Why are you suddenly in a hurry to see me? But is there something wrong with the money and food in the city?"

As Yan Ben, Nan Congxiang was in charge of the national treasury and finances. He was ordered by Gongri Gongzan to manage military funds and grain during the war. He was so anxious to see him, Gongri Gongzan naturally thought of this.

Nan Congxiang replied: "Qi Zanpu, Bai Bize's Lu Dongzan ordered people to come to the capital to ask for money and food. This time the amount is a bit large, and I don't know if it should be allocated."

Gongri Gongzan heard this and asked unhappily: "How much does he want? He actually told you to be so cautious?"

Nan Congxiang replied: "Lu Dongzan said that the Tang army's offensive might be more urgent, and this battle requires long-term plans. He asked his ministers to allocate half of the capital's money and food to him, and transfer it from the Western Front, which was still in the hands of Tubo, and it was delivered as soon as possible."

Gongri Gongzan listened to Nan Congxiang's words, and his anger on his face became even heavier. Gongri Gongzan slapped the table and said angrily: "What a long-term plan. In this way, he knows the situation of Luoshe City now. He wants Luoshe City to transport the last wave of food and supplies from Luoshe before being completely surrounded and killed."

Nan Congxiang said: "Lu Dongzan is mostly the meaning of this. I wonder if Zanpu is accurate or not?"

Gongri Gongzan replied without thinking: "Of course it's not accurate. He also knows that the Tang army will not give up easily now. He dares to garrison troops in Baibize without moving. If I transport all the food and grass over there, what should I do if I know that if the people in the city are counted, the people in Luoshe City will be far more than 200,000."

Now Gongri Gongzan has become suspicious, and suspects that Lu Dongzan may collude with Qinling and deliberately let the Tang army pass Bai Bize. How could he be assured to send such a huge amount of food and grass to Lu Dongzan? If Lu Dongzan turns his hand over and presents the food and grass to Li Ke, then Gongri Gongzan will definitely die.

Moreover, although there are only 40,000 people in the city of Luoshe, the military rations are not as large as Bai Bize, in addition to the soldiers and soldiers in the city, there are also hundreds of thousands of people. These people also need to have a meal. If the city does not have enough food and grass, Gongri Gongzan will not be at ease.

Nan Congxiang looked at Gongri Gongzan's reaction and felt much more relieved. Nan Congxiang was bought by the Tang army. This was the reason why he was the one who was ordered by Wang Xuance to alienate the relationship between Gongri Gongzan and Lu Dongzan. Now, looking at Gongri Gongzan's performance, there is obviously a gap, and it will be much easier for him to accomplish things.

Nan Congxiang looked up at Gongri Gongzan, with a little embarrassed expression on his face, and said to Gongri Gongzan: "I have something, I don't know if I should talk about it."

Gongri Gongzan was angry and replied indifferently: "Just just talk."

Nan Congxiang said: "I learned something from the soldiers who came to ask for food this time. Just a few days ago, when the Tang army first came to Baibize, Lu Dongzan had made an appointment with Li Ke once. The day after that appointment, Li Ke's army bypassed Baibize and came straight to the logic."

With Nan Congxiang's words, Gongri Gongzan's face suddenly became extremely difficult to see. Nan Congxiang's words can be said to confirm Gongri Gongzan's conjecture. Before that, Gongri Gongzan did not know that Lu Dongzan had made an appointment with Li Ke, but now that he knows, everything is natural.

When he thought about it, it turned out that Lu Dongzan had already colluded with Li Ke, and had decided on this matter after meeting that day. As for him and Lushecheng, it was just a meeting gift given to Li Ke by Lu Dongzan.

"I trust him so much. Dog thief Lu Dongzan dares to do this!" Gong Rigongzan was so angry and cursed with gritted teeth.

Nan Congxiang also said: "What Lu Dongzan did is too much. Zanpu trusted him so much and entrusted him to major national affairs, but he colluded with the Tang people and intended to betray me Tubo."

Lu Dongzan was once released from Xiangxiong by Gongrigongzan. It is normal for Lu Dongzan to have resentment towards Gongrigongzan. In addition, the Tang army is now powerful and has already attacked the subordinates of the capital. Among them, the leader is Lu Dongzan's beloved son Qinling. Gongrigongzan almost completely lost trust in Lu Dongzan.

Gongri Gongzan, who learned the news, couldn't sit still for a moment. Gongri Gongzan said: "Immediately send a command to enter the palace. I want to ask Daxiang, what should Lu Dongzan do to deal with this!"

Naturally, Nan Congxiang would not let Gongri Gongzan meet Chisang Yangdu at this time. Lu Dongzan was recommended by Chisang Yangdu, and Chisang Yangdu trusted Lu Dongzan very much and would definitely enlighten Lu Dongzan. With Chisang Yangdu's identity, Nan Congxiang may not be able to say that Chisang Yangdu is better than Chisang Yangdu.

Nan Congxiang hurriedly said, "Zampu can't."

Gongri Gongzan asked in confusion: "Why is this?"

Nan Congxiang replied: "Lu Dongzan was originally recommended by the Grand Minister. Now that Lu Dongzan has a problem, the Grand Minister is unforgivable. He must have wanted to excuse him. How can Zan Pu ask about the Grand Minister again?"

Nan Congxiang's words make some sense, but Chisang Yangdun is an important minister of the regent after all, and he is absolutely loyal to Gongri Gongzan. Gongri Gongzan is also used to discussing matters with him. Gongri Gongzan replied hesitantly: "I am loyal to Tubo, and I should not collude with Lu Dongzan."

Nan Congxiang's purpose was to provoke the relationship between Lu Dongzan and Gongri Gongzan, rather than the relationship between Chisang Yangdu and Gongri Gongzan. Nan Congxiang hurriedly said: "I dare not doubt the loyalty of the Prime Minister. I just think that the Prime Minister is upright and cannot tolerate sand in his eyes. If the Prime Minister learns about this, he will directly ask Lu Dongzan. I am afraid that it will not only alarm the snake, but also cause a great disaster."

Chisang Yangdu is indeed a straight-hearted person. According to Chisang Yangdu's temperament and his relationship with Lu Dongzan, he may ask Lu Dongzan directly. Once Lu Dongzan has really surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, this question will definitely cause him to completely break up with Tubo. The problem will be big at that time. After all, Lu Dongzan still holds an army of 200,000.

Gongri Gongzan asked, "Then what are your solutions?"

Nan Congxiang thought about it and replied, "Since Lu Dongzan wants food, we will give him food, but we cannot give him enough, otherwise he will have no intention of going to fight, and then he will be more dangerous."

Gongri Gongzan nodded in agreement and then asked, "How much do you think is appropriate to give?"

Nan Congxiang thought for a moment and replied: "Ten days, I will only give him ten days of food and grass, and force Lu Dongzan to fight to solve the logical crisis. If Lu Dongzan goes to fight, it means he has no problem. He can allocate more food and grass for him. If Lu Dongzan still doesn't move, then he must prepare early."
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