The home was about to be renovated again, and Zhang Yang asked the siblings to remove the original windows.
After thinking about it for so long, I can finally install glass on the windows of my home. This is another important step to improve the quality of life.
Li Yue was holding the report sent from the palace and was reading, "Heavenly Khan encourages civil society to be enlightened. The people of Chang'an City, please ask Heavenly Khan to consecrate Mount Tai to Zen."
He picked up another report and said: "Tian Khan said that this is the result of joint governance by all people, and it cannot be decided by the emperor alone."
"Well, that's why I rejected Taishan Fengchan again."
At the request of all the people, Tian Khan showed a humble attitude and refused again.
When the emperor stands on the side of the masses, the emperor's destiny becomes even more brilliant.
Even if Li Shimin rejected Wanmin's request, he might be extremely happy.
Zhang Yang smiled disdainfully and said, "What is he so proud of?"
Windows equipped with glass are better resistant to wind and moisture, and have better light transmittance.
Xiao Qingqing stood by the wall with her hands folded, watching Liuli being pampered by her father, and the smile on her face became brighter.
Zhang Yang said to her: "This is what our family really looks like."
"Our home is really beautiful."
Zhang Yang knocked her little head and said, "Tear down the other windows quickly."
Xiao Qingqing said happily: "Brother, go quickly!"
The glazed windows sparkle in the sunlight, making the whole home shine in the sunlight.
In the summer of the fifteenth year of Zhenguan, King Belus of Persia went out with the Tang people to conquer the cannibals.
It has been five years since we first solicited reinforcements from the Tang Dynasty, took over a dilapidated Persian royal city, and rebuilt it.
That year, after learning that the fleeing royal family had been massacred, he was the only one left in the royal family.
Belus was somewhat fortunate that he had a child, who was four years old and was born to his Persian princess.
But not long after the child learned to speak, he was ordered to learn the language, characters and etiquette of the Tang people.
The Persians in the future will also speak the language of the Tang people and use the characters of the Tang people.
After Pei Xingjian left, Liang Jianfang became more and more strict in controlling Persia. At least Pei Xingjian would let the Persians remain Persians.
But Liang Jianfang wanted all Persians to speak Tang dialect and learn Guanzhong characters. When facing Tang people, Persians could only speak Tang dialect. If they spoke the wrong words, they would be fined.
Just because of this rule, Liang Jianfang owned a golden mountain.
Belus missed the time when Pei Xingjian was still there. Nowadays, the Persians often go on expeditions with the Tang Dynasty, and many of them never come back.
Most of these Persians were people who did not obey the discipline of the Tang people.
Now Tianzhu has become the granary of the Tang people, Tubo has become the accomplice of the Tang people, and even the people from the Western Regions have a much higher status than the Persians.
In the past, Belus felt that he had no choice, but this time he felt painful and helpless because of his weakness. Persia had no choice.
This year, Belus, who is over thirty, has a lot of gray hair, and few people over thirty have gray hair.
For Belus or Persia, the current situation is enough, but for the Tang army, this is far from enough.
They also want to march to the wider west. Liang Jianfang said that after this battle is over, he will return to the Tang Dynasty, and other generals will replace him in the future.
Persia had been saved, and Belus felt that this was enough. He looked at Liang Jianfang, who was riding ahead. This man's ambition was far from that small.
There are small forts along the way, where the Uighurs and Turks were stationed. They were used by the Tang army to store grain and grass.
The team marched for half a month, and the scenery in front of them became more and more desolate. This place was already a land of cannibals.
Under the scorching sun, Belus took a sip of cold water and felt better.
The troops of the Tang Dynasty grew larger and larger, and soldiers and horses along the way were gathered by them. The front army alone had 50,000 troops, and there were Zhang Shigui's 60,000 troops in the north, for a total of 110,000 troops.
In addition to a small number of Tang soldiers, these troops were mostly Persians, Westerners, Tubos and Uighurs.
The people who led the Tubo were Ludongzan's son Garchizhengzanzhuo and the Tubo general Bolunzanren.
Garchi Zhengzhuo also has a name. In Guanzhong dialect, he is called Lun Qinling.
Li Xiaoyi is now a seventeen-year-old young man. He has developed a chilling spirit after serving in the army for many years. He is the most courageous one every time he fights against the cannibals.
He asked: "I heard that Lu Dongzan's son is a very powerful person?"
Liang Jianfang snorted coldly: "This young man is indeed brave. He led 30,000 Tibetan soldiers and horses to repel 50,000 cannibals."
Li Xiaoyi was unconvinced and said: "If the general has the right time and place, he can repel a hundred thousand soldiers and horses."
Liang Jianfang whispered: "Young people should not show off their courage for a moment. You should take a long-term view and see the broader trend."
“What is the general trend?”
"The general trend is that Tubo's little Zanpu is in frail health. It is rumored that he will not live long. The Tang Dynasty has established the Protectorate in Tubo. More and more Tubo people support the Tang Dynasty. So what if Tubo has one more young general? He can control it.
Big picture?”
Li Xiaoyi remained silent.
When Liang Jianfang saw that he was determined to compete with Tubo's Lun Qinling, he shook his head helplessly.
When the march entered the territory of Dashi, sporadic Dashi soldiers and horses could be seen. When they saw the Tang army, they fled farther west.
In the western bay of this continent stands an ancient city, which was left behind by ancient Babylon.
Rumor has it that this is a very ancient city, as old as the existence of the Emperor.
There are also rumors that the ancient Babylonians were very wise and built a hanging garden here in ancient times.
Liang Jianfang planned to destroy the ancient city of Babylon, which was a cannibal, as soon as possible, and then demolish the Tower of Khufu assigned by the county prince to see if there were people buried under the tower.
After marching for another three days, Zhang Shigui led his troops and horses to join Liang Jianfang's army. "General Liang, the Gauls said they would help us guard the north and block the retreat of the cannibals."
Liang Jianfang snorted coldly: "Can you trust the words of the Gauls?"
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"Gauls? Wait until I finish taking care of the cannibals before you take care of them."
As we got closer to the ancient city of Babylon, the scenery in front of us became more green. Liang Jianfang accepted the coconuts offered by vendors along the way.
He dug a hole above the coconut, drank the juice inside, and then let out a sigh of relief, "It's a pity that such good food cannot be transported to Chang'an City."
Then break the whole coconut open and eat the coconut meat inside.
The soldiers and horses of the Tang Dynasty would not kill the traders along the way at will, and even the traders along the way would surround the soldiers and horses of the Tang people.
Because after paying high taxes to the Tang army, the Tang people would protect them.
It's a pity that these Tang people don't accept women, otherwise it would be more cost-effective for the vendors here to use women to deduct taxes.
Zhang Shigui led his troops to the south of the cannibal.
In the big tent, Liang Jianfang told the key to this battle.
On Qinling Road: "Please general, allow us Tubo people to rush to the city wall first."
Li Xiaoyi said in unison: "The last general is willing to be the vanguard!"
Liang Jianfang looked at the two young men and smiled and said: "Okay! Which of you can enter the city and capture Musab, I will take credit for you!"
"Here!"
After the meeting in the big tent ended, Belus whispered: "General, there is no need to be in such a hurry to attack the Great Eater. You can still have time even in autumn."
Liang Jianfang said in a deep voice: "The night is long and I have many dreams."
Belus asked again: "What is the general worried about?"
Liang Jianfang did not answer his words, because the county prince sent a letter to Persia saying that someone in the court was admonishing the Western Army to return. If the court made a decision to persuade the Western Army to return, the Western Army would really go back.
This battle is related to the future expansion of Datang, and also to its own future.
Pei Xingjian was lucky enough to save Zuo of Persia, and his contribution was already great.
That boy Wang Xuance captured Tianzhu.
If I still can't take down the Great Eater, won't I be ridiculed by the veterans in Chang'an?
There is nothing you can say about going back at this time. You have to make a big contribution before talking about it.
The next day, the army marched three miles ahead of ancient Babylon. Liang Jianfang could clearly see the situation in the distance. In order to resist the artillery, Musab thickened the city wall.
Liang Jianfang patted the barrel of the artillery, "Hahaha... Idiot, does he think thickening the city wall can resist the artillery? He should dig trenches."
"General!" the scout came to report, "General Zhang led his troops to find an ambush in the south, and they have engaged in battle."
Liang Jianfang nodded and said, "Ashina Fu Nian!"
A Turkic man came out of the team and responded loudly: "The end will be here."
"You take three thousand Turkic soldiers and horses to help Zhang Shigui."
"Here!"
The team marched again and got closer to the ancient city of Babylon. The castle was very big. After getting closer, I found that it was bigger than expected. There were half a million soldiers and horses in the city.
Liang Jianfang said loudly: "Come on, a man who knows how to talk, go and shout to the people on the top of the city! Tell Musab that the Tang army invited him to drink in Chang'an City!"
"Here!"
A Persian ran out quickly, got on his horse and came to the city of Babylon, shouting in Cantonese into the city.
In the army formation, Li Xiaoyi noticed that the Tubo general Lun Qinling was holding a portrait and was confirming Musab's appearance.
Upon seeing this, he also ordered someone to bring a portrait and stared at Musa'ab's appearance. The new prophet of the Great Eclipse did not look good-looking, with a hooked nose, big eyes, and thick beard.
Not long after, the Persian who was shouting under the city was shot to the ground by an arrow. Soon, a few more arrows were added by the cannibal. The man lay in a pool of blood without any movement. Only the horse ran back.
Liang Jianfang snorted: "Stupid!"
In fact, the purpose of sending someone to shout this time was very obvious, which was to confirm whether Musa'ab was really in the city.
Seeing the Persian lying in a pool of blood, and a group of people around him roaring, the Persians, Turks, Uighurs, and Tibetans were all angry at this moment.
Seeing that the atmosphere was almost over, Liang Jianfang shouted: "Pull up the artillery!"
Artillery pieces were brought to the front of the army one by one. There were 800 pieces in total, most of which were old and heartless cannons.
When the artillery was in place, Liang Jianfang shouted angrily: "Fire!"
"fire!"
The soldiers in front of the formation shouted loudly, and every artillery salvo was exciting.
Liang Jianfang shouted: "Blow down this city wall for me!"
The artillery fire was full of smoke, and the cannonballs exploded against the walls of ancient Babylon, sending rubble flying everywhere.
This kind of big scene covered with firepower makes people's blood boil.
After one round of artillery fire, the ancient Babylonian city wall was already full of pits, and Liang Jianfang shouted angrily: "Fire!"
Another round of artillery was fired, and some artillery bombs hit the city and the city wall. For a while, flames burned on the city wall.
"General, we found a large cannibal army to the west and came to attack the flank."
Liang Jianfang said loudly: "On Qinling!"
"exist!"
"Let me destroy the large army of soldiers and horses on the side. We can't let them rush into our army's position!"
"Here!"
The Turks soldiers and horses also rushed out to meet them.
On Qinling, a fourteen-year-old young man, tall and tall, rode his horse at the front.
Li Xiaoyi looked at this scene and snorted in his heart: "The general is easy to arrange, so he can't rush into the city to fight for Musab with the general."
The Tubo soldiers and horses quickly rushed together with the cannibal soldiers and horses.
Liang Jianfang didn't want to use the Uighurs yet. The Uighurs' riding skills were the most superb. They wanted to pursue the fleeing cannibals after the city was broken. This was to block their retreat.
Musa'ab refused to be trapped in this isolated city, so he must have set up an ambush outside. Liang Jianfang thought of everything he could think of.
This cannibal’s art of war has not yet been mastered.
Another volley of artillery fired, another layer of the city wall was blown down, and another part of the city wall was exposed inside.
This is the fortification that Musab built over the past year.
Belus was silent when he saw this scene. The cannibals were too stupid. They didn't know how to resist artillery. This kind of city wall couldn't stop the Tang people.
No matter how thick or high you build the city wall, what's the use? It's like a knife that can cut through cloth, no matter how thick the cloth is, it can cut through it.
To the south of the battlefield, Zhang Shigui fought with a group of Da Shi's ambush soldiers. Ashina Funian came with reinforcements, and the battle soon became one-sided.
"Fu Nian! How is the war going over there, General?"
"Back to General Zhang, he's still shelling the city wall!"
Zhang Shigui wiped the sweat from his forehead and pulled the horizontal knife out of the chest of a big man-eating man, with blood splattering out.
He said in a deep voice: "Organize the army! Arrange in formation!"
After dealing with the ambush, the soldiers and horses stood up again. Zhang Shigui got on his horse again and continued to march to the south of the ancient Babylonian city wall. There were many dead people here.
These people did not die because of the war, but because they were executed by Musab.
They died because they had secretly kept Tang Dynasty books. Musa'ab had all these people executed because he hated Tang Dynasty learning.
Zhang Shigui whispered: "Why do they want to expose their bodies in the wilderness?"
Ashina Fu thought and replied: "This is for the cannibals to read, so that future cannibals will no longer read books written by the Tang Dynasty. They think this is a deterrent and a warning."
"Since these people admire the knowledge of the Tang Dynasty, we will give their corpses a lavish burial and arrange for a detailed letter to be sent to the outside world, telling them that anyone who admires our knowledge of the Tang Dynasty can be taken care of by the Tang army."