When Cheng Chumo heard Wei Zheng say that Tubo had the protection of the gods, he couldn't help but laugh out loud. This group of ancient people actually treated altitude sickness as a blessing from the gods. He laughed so hard that he almost spat out last year's New Year's Eve dinner.
"Virtuous son-in-law, why are you laughing?" Li Shimin asked.
"It's nothing. It's just that this lord said that altitude sickness is the blessing of the gods, which makes me feel a little funny.”
"Oh, what do you mean by altitude sickness?”
"The so-called altitude sickness is that people like us who live in low-lying places all year round will have all kinds of adverse reactions when we go to high-lying places. This is because when we breathe in air, it is a component of the air. This component is thicker in the plains and thinner in the highlands. However, this ingredient is an indispensable part of the human body. It's actually very easy to understand. You can hold your breath for the time it takes to brew a cup of tea. That feeling is not much different from the feeling we have when we go to the plateau. In fact, when the Tibetans came to the Great Tang, some people would have adverse reactions, but such situations were rare.”Cheng Chumo explained.
"Since Fuma is so understanding, then you must have a way to solve it.”As an imperial censor, Wei Zheng was a lone official. He dared to say anything and offend anyone. Therefore, he asked Cheng Chumo without any hesitation.
"Yes, I do have a way, and there are two of them. First, we can attack the Tibetans first. Of course, we won't attack the entirety of the Tibetans, but rather the lower regions near the Great Tang. Then, he would let the soldiers slowly adapt and advance. With this method, as long as the logistics could keep up with it in three years, they could take down the entire Tibetan territory. Secondly, we just need to find a Chinese medicine called rodiola. This Chinese medicine could effectively prevent altitude sickness. Except for a few individuals, the rest of the people would be no different in Tubo and the Central Plains after taking this medicine. Your Majesty can send people to collect a large number of rodiola. When there is enough, we can lead the Tibetan army and fight.”
"Virtuous son-in-law is indeed a scholar. You even know such a secret. Since that was the case, this princess would not marry. The princess of the Great Tang is not someone that can be sought by the leader of a small country. The most important thing is that they actually dare to threaten me. 300,000 troops, whether the Tubo has 300,000 people or not is another matter.”Li Shi Min said angrily.
"Your Majesty, do not underestimate Songzan Gampo and the Tubo. Songzan Gambo had now unified the plateau and destroyed the surrounding female kingdoms and Zhangzhung Kingdom. Tubo was now bordered by 12 countries in the Western Regions to the north and Tianzhu and Nanzhao to the south. Its land area was one-third of the Great Tang. Although the population was not large, all the people were soldiers. In addition, the nomads of the plateau were fierce and good at fighting. As a result, our country's combat strength is one of the best in the Great Tang, at least stronger than Goguryeo's. I hope Your Majesty will pay more attention to it." Cheng Chumo said quietly.
"In that case, Tubo is also a strong country. I know what to do. My dear ministers, leave first. Cheng Chumo, follow me.”
Everyone bowed and left.
Cheng Chumo followed Li Shimin to the Political Hall. Li Shimin said. "Virtuous son-in-law, I was just about to attack Goguryeo, but the Tibetans came to provoke us again. We can't make enemies on both sides.”
"I don't have any good ideas, but I do have a stupid one.”
"Oh, what stupid idea? Tell me about it first."
"It's like this. Don't we have an armed department of about a thousand people trained by a new training method? "We can first collect a portion of the rodiola and give it to these people. I'll lead them to the Tubo Special Forces.”
"Oh, what do you mean by special operations?" Li Shimin asked,
"The so-called special operations are to collect intelligence, assassinate the enemy's leader, destroy the enemy's strategic locations, spread rumors, and see the enemy's internal relations.”Cheng Chumo replied.
"Alright, then we'll do as you say. I'll leave this matter to you. I hope that within two years, Tubo will not be able to lead the army eastward. After taking down Goguryeo, he would deal with them.”Li Shi Min slammed the table and said.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will not fail my mission.”Cheng Chumo patted his chest and answered confidently.
"En, that's fine. Also, kid, you should bring Princess Chang Le back to the palace more often in the future. Look at Zhen, look at the Empress. We all miss her very much. You have to enter the palace often to see Gao Yang, understand?”
"Father-in-law, don't worry. I understand.”Cheng Chumo said.
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