Chapter 32 first quarter

That day, Wen Shuo, the minister in Tibet, and Di Mu, the regent, met on the way. They didn't tell the court order immediately. Instead, they went to the Jokhang Temple, the office of the Kaxag government.Public decrees in this place appear formal and solemn.In the Manjusri Hall where the regent is the director, two Tibetan peak figures sat face to face on a mat, not speaking for a long time.The regent was waiting, and his heart was pounding: What is the order, and the other party is so unwilling to reveal it, it seems that there is a lot of bad luck.The minister in Tibet is also waiting, waiting for the last moment of hesitation to leave him quickly.

Finally, Wen Shuo breathed a sigh of relief, and said while putting down the teacup. What he said was not the edict of "defend the Tibetan soldiers on the border, and immediately withdraw them all, and travel, trade, and missionary affairs should also be promised by camera", nor was it Wen Shuo's reply to the court as mentioned in the British urgent telegram: "Be courteous to the British, open the door and bow to the merchants. I recite my Buddha, and he teaches others. Wherever I travel, I buy hada fragrant tea" and so on.It is Wen Shuo's thoughtful anti-British opportunistic: "Regent Buddha listen to me, based on the experience of the Great Qing sea and land confrontation with the British, we should resist the British in this way. 1. The method of facing the enemy head-on, do not use the method of solidifying positions to prevent the British from bombarding with cannons and killing them with quick guns. Instead, use the dark night, terrain, and swords to spread out, guerrilla impermanence, intercept and attack midway, and detour behind the enemy. , cut off their food and military supplies, and store our food, livestock, and ammunition closely. Melee combat, night combat, and ambush warfare should be the main focus. It is appropriate to retreat rather than advance. Come and go deep into the enemy."

The regent Di Mu nodded as he listened, really overjoyed.The imperial court not only agreed, but also provided specific tactical guidance.In his view, as long as the imperial court supports and participates in the anti-British war, defeating the British is either tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. Wen Shuo said: "Monks, laymen, officers and soldiers should be admonished to know the power of the people and the interests of the people. Living in Tibet is difficult and people are struggling. You must care for the people. Don't just use the war to extort the people and disturb the place. It will ruin your reputation. In the past, the Tibetan army has repeatedly harmed the people's livelihood. We should try our best to eliminate the disadvantages. We must quickly raise salaries, raise troops, and raise generals, so as not to use excuses to raise self-reinforcing forces, start internal strife, and scatter people's hearts."

Di Mu blushed when he heard this. The minister stationed in Tibet poked at the vital point of Tibet's politics and religion. He clenched his fists angrily and said, "The Tibetan army has always been backed by eminent monks and officials when they harass the people. This time, we can't be polite. Whoever disturbs the people will treat him as a criminal." Get rid of the accomplices of the black water and white beast together." Wen Shuo also said: "We must send important officials from the Kashag to the front to unify the command. We must not underestimate the enemy, and we must not act independently."

Di Mu said: "Er Kalon has been appointed as the frontline supervisor." Wen Shuo said: "I recommend a person to the Regent Buddha. This person understands Western languages, speaks Tibetan, has both literary and military skills, and is young and healthy. Although he has no official position in the imperial court, he is an urgent need in Tibet. I recruited him from Sichuan and wanted him to go to the front line to fight against the British on my behalf, to show my minister's uncompromising attitude." The regent nodded and said, "Your Excellency should not recommend someone easily. Once you recommend someone, he must be a talented person. Let him go to Gyantse to be a helper for Ergalon."

Wen Shuo said, "That's what I mean too." Then he shouted again, "Wei Binghao come in." A fair-faced and dignified young man stepped into the door and bowed down to meet the regent Di Mu. Di Mu looked at him, and suddenly asked: "Sir, you are from Sichuan. Can you read scriptures?" Wei Binghao was taken aback for a moment, and said with a little fear, "Ah, no, my lord." Di Mu said: "It's good if you don't. The most important thing we lack in Tibet is people who recite scriptures. It's strange not to recite scriptures. Some people who recite scriptures become good people, and some become bad people. They rely on Buddha to act. It is said that Sakyamuni said what he said, but in fact Shakyamuni didn't say anything. Fighting openly and secretly, fighting to the death, rubbing scabs on Buddha's feet, and using these energies to fight against foreign enemies, ten British and eight gods I don’t dare to invade Tibet.” Then he became angry again, gritted his teeth, and let out a few sulking breaths.

Wen Shuo asked Wei Binghao to retreat, and said anxiously: "The Buddha Regent should be patient. He should be patient. At present, we should gather the wrath of the whole Tibet, send swift soldiers, obey the imperial court's order, and carry out the strategy of retreating the enemy." The regent said: "Naturally. Ergalon has already gone to Gyantse. I have strictly ordered him not to shoot until the imperial order comes. Now that the order has arrived, I will pass it on to him: the British are bringing the plague. The rat, the Tibetan who has never killed, will kill him if he sees him this time, and kill him completely. What God, let him bleed, turn his head, and never be reincarnated. I want the Tibetan army and civilians to remember eight Word: When encountering a demon, kill it, and if you kill more, you will be rewarded."

Immediately, someone drew up the Chicken Feather Arrow Book, made two copies, and dispatched a fast horse messenger to deliver it to Ergalon, the frontline chief in Gyantse.Di Mu warned: "This book of arrows is extremely important. One is in the breast pocket and the other is in the sleeve. There will be a reward for delivering it. If you don't deliver it, you will take the lives of the whole family." The messenger arched his back, " Oh, oh, oh," agreed, and withdrew. The Regent King Di Mu Tulku heaved a sigh of relief and shouted, "I'm hungry, I'm hungry."

On this day, in the Manjusri Hall of the Jokhang Temple, the Regent entertained Wen Shuo, the Minister in Tibet, to have a sumptuous lunch according to the standards of the Dalai Lama. Snacks, and finally, according to the habits of Mongolian nobles, drank raw mare's milk that can cool down the heat and refresh the mood.There is a lot of food left.The regent will give it to Wei Binghao.It was reported that Wei Binghao had left the Jokhang Temple. Wen Shuo explained: "Since the Buddha Regent wants him to go to Gyantse to help Ergalon, how dare he not go immediately?"