However, compared to Wang Xuance's discomfort, the monks of the Tang Dynasty supported Sinkaya's actions very much and also had a great conversation with Sinkaya. Especially in Buddhism, Sinkaya talked with several monks.

It's endless, and even the envoy Wang Xuance has forgotten.

Seeing this situation, Wang Xuance suddenly remembered something. When the King of Qi made a move to His Majesty, he organized a large number of monks to send them to Tubo, and printed countless Buddhist scriptures, made various Buddha statues, etc., all of which were given to Tubo for free.

In just a few years, Tubo Buddhism flourished. In addition, Songtsen Gampo also supported Buddhism for the sake of rule, and suppressed the original dominant Bon religion.

At that time, Wang Xuance couldn't figure out this matter, and he couldn't figure out how His Highness, who had always been smart, offered this seemingly useless strategy to His Majesty? But now that he thought about it, he finally understood that religion was so terrible.

It is a religion with history and depth, and can actually transcend the royal power. While Wang Xuance was secretly shocked, he also made up his mind that if he had the chance in the future, he would definitely warn King Yue and His Highness Jiang to be on the power of religion.

With the help of several eminent monks, Wang Xuance was also very knowledgeable about Buddhism. In addition, they had the common enemy of the Tamil Kingdom and the strong strength he showed in the previous naval battles, so he quickly obtained Sinkeya.

and ten days later, Wang Xuance signed an alliance treaty with the Sinhala Kingdom on behalf of Li Zhen and Li Yun.

When Wang Xuance brought the Treaty of Tongming to Li Zhen and Li Yun, there were dozens of ships of supplies sent by the Kingdom of Sinhala behind him, which just solved the fleet's urgent need. After all, tens of thousands of people stayed on the ship

, the daily food, drink, defecation and sensation are not a small amount. Although they carried the supply ship, they couldn't last long. If they didn't add it, Li Zhen and Li Yun would have to lead their troops to land on Ceylon Island and get from the Tamils.

Robbed in his hand.

However, even with this batch of supplies, the fate of the Tamils ​​on Ceylon Island still did not change. On the fifth day of signing an alliance with the Sinhalese Kingdom, Li Zhen and Li Yun's fleet set sail again, except for

Leave Zhu Chong's dozen warships outside the island in the strait, and other troop transport ships reach the northernmost end of Ceylon Island, which is the later Jaffna Peninsula.

Jaffna Peninsula is one of the most concentrated areas of Tamils. In the western part of the peninsula, there is a big Tamil city. The Tamil name of this city is transliterated, and it is called Jaffna. At the same time, this Jaffna

Fna is also the capital of the Tamil Kingdom on the island. Nearly half of the Tamil people on the island live around the capital.

Jaffna itself is a big city with more than 200,000 residents in the city. It is located on the east side of the city, close to the Jaffna Lake. It is also a major salt-producing land, and there are several ports nearby.

Therefore, not only is Jaffna very prosperous, but there are also many small and medium-sized towns around the city. There are a large number of Tamils ​​living in it. It is estimated that the total population of Tamils ​​on the entire Jaffna Peninsula should be more than 600,000.

.The total population of the entire Tamil Kingdom is more than one million.

The total strength of the Tamils ​​with a population of one million is about 150,000, but the real elite force is only 50,000. And they are all stationed around the capital Jaffna. Li Zhen and Li Yun already know this information, among which Zhao Qiu

They also added some details. Therefore, during the military operation against the Tamil Kingdom, they decided to go straight to Huanglong and occupy the other side's capital in one fell swoop, thereby dismantling the Tamils' rebellious psychology.

On September 18, 18th year of Zhenguan, the Tang Dynasty, Li Zhen and Li Yun led 50,000 grasslanders to land on Ceylon Island. The Tamils ​​lost consecutive battles and finally defended Jaffna City. Three days later, Li Zhen and Li Yun

The artillery from the navy was transferred to bombard the city, and one day it broke the city, Jaffna fell, and the Tamil Kingdom was destroyed. Although the Tamils ​​in other areas did not give up resistance, under absolute power, they could not achieve any momentum at all.

, and in the end there will be only conquering.

The demise of the Tamil Kingdom finally allowed Li Zhen and Li Yun to take the first step. Although Ceylon Island was the reward given to Li Yan, it was also their logistics base for attacking the continent of Tianzhu and their training place.

Here, they gradually became familiar with the local climate and also understood the fighting style of the Indian army. It can be said that they laid a good foundation for their future invasion of India.

News of the destruction of the Tamil Kingdom was soon passed back to Taiwan. That night, Li Yan, who had rarely drunk alcohol, was drunk. In fact, he didn't care about a small Ceylon Island, even Li Zhenhe

Li Yun defeated all the Tianzhu, and he wouldn't care. What he really cared about was actually the behavior of Li Zhen and Li Yun's development. Although he had set an example for others, this was still

It's far from enough, because it can't form a group effect.

But now it’s different. Li Zhen and Li Yun, who are also princes, have also begun to explore overseas, and the first step has been successful. Although this does not seem to have much impact on ordinary people, they are like Li Yan

For such princes, there is undoubtedly another way. In the future, whether it is his children and grandchildren, Li Zhi, Li Zhen, Li Yun and others, they can use their fathers when they cannot inherit the throne.

As an example, use your own strength to build your own land overseas.

Never underestimate this influence. In feudal dynasties, the replacement of the throne was extremely cruel and fierce. Moreover, the princes' struggle for the throne would have a huge impact on the country, and even wars broke out are very common.

, At that time, ordinary people will still suffer. What Li Yan does now is to direct the eyes of these princes and grandchildren overseas and tell them how big the outside world is. As long as they are willing to work hard, even if they are better than the Tang Dynasty

It is not impossible to have a vast land!

Of course, Li Yan's guidance was a slow process, and he even planned to spend his whole life to make all his children and grandchildren form such a consensus, that is, the land in China is not divided enough, so he will take the army to explore.

Anyway, the world is so big, it's enough for them to explore for hundreds of years.

Next, Li Yan sent the last batch of war horses needed by Li Zhen and Li Yun onto the ship, and then personally arranged the fleet to sail. Li Zhen and Li Yun's army expedition to India this time were sent to Ceylon Island in batches.

For example, the first batch was Li Zhen and Li Yun with 50,000 grassland troops. However, only people were transported this time, and the horses needed by the cavalry did not transport them. This was mainly because the transportation of horses was much more troublesome than that of people.

You may die at sea accidentally, and the terrain on Ceylon Island does not require cavalry, so the horses were placed in the last transportation.

In addition, the firearm troops that Li Shimin rented to Li Zhen and Li Yun were also arrived. After they equipped Taiwan with the muskets and artillery provided by Li Yan, they went to Ceylon with the second fleet. However, when they arrived, the Tamil Kingdom had already been

After being destroyed, Li Zhen and Li Yun have already mastered half of Ceylon Island.

After finishing the above things, Li Yan began to arrange another thing that made him both happy and had a headache, that is, Li Zhi and Caier were coming back, and they were carrying Yizi. This was a good thing,

However, Li Zhi asked Li Yan to arrange his itinerary for him. He wanted to start from Dengzhou and take all of Li Yan's territory.

Although this requirement seems not great, it is actually very troublesome, because there must be personnel receptions everywhere and Li Zhi's safety must be protected. Otherwise, if Li Zhi really does something happen to him, he will be the prince

Even Li Yan can't bear the charge of his identity at that time.

It is precisely because of this that after Li Yan transported the horses and materials needed by Li Zhen and Li Yun, he transferred all his energy to the reception of Li Zhi. In fact, in Li Yan's mind, Li Zhi's safety is second-hand.

Caier and Yizi are with Li Zhi, and their safety is the most important thing.

In fact, Li Yan also knew that Li Shimin was cultivating his successor. He wanted Li Zhi to learn more about the sufferings of the people before ascending the throne. In addition, he also asked him to go to the Tang Dynasty with Li Yan.

Understand and compare the territorial areas and find out the differences so that we can better manage the Tang Dynasty in the future.

However, in addition to the above, Li Shimin actually has another meaning, but this meaning is hidden very deeply, and few people can see it, and maybe even Li Zhi himself doesn't know it. And the hidden meaning is actually

It is to let Li Zhi and Li Yan have more contact and increase the relationship between their brothers.

Li Yan, like Li Zhi, are both the sons of Li Shimin, but now Li Yan has already established a considerable territory overseas, while Li Zhi has become the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty and the next emperor. Although Li Yan is still keen on the big picture now.

In the name of Prince Tang, but as he mastered more and more land, his power became stronger and stronger, he would sooner or later establish a country overseas.

If Li Yan established the country, then that is to say, a powerful country will rise overseas adjacent to the Tang Dynasty. Although this country developed from the Tang Dynasty, most of the people in the country were Han people, even Li Yan and Li

Rule is still a brother. But in the interactions between countries, only the naked interests exist. No one knows when will the two countries conflict because of their interests?

It is precisely because of this that Li Shimin decided to let Li Zhi meet Li Yan. On the one hand, he learned from Li Yan about governing the country, so as not to fall behind in the future development of the Tang Dynasty, and on the other hand, he strengthened the relationship between their brothers, although this

Such feelings are very fragile in interactions between countries, but at some times, the feelings between the kings of the two countries can still play a certain role, especially Li Yan and Li Zhi are also people who attach great importance to feelings.

Li Yan was very clear about Li Shimin's plans, but when he thought about the conflict of interest with the Tang Dynasty in the future, he couldn't help but sigh. The brotherhood between him and Li Zhi could really resolve the two countries.
Chapter completed!