Liang Jianfang waited for the windy season to pass in the Anxi Protectorate. Only after the windy season was over could he go to Persia along the Ili River.
Liang Jianfang was sitting in a mud house at the moment, listening to the wind outside the house and looking at the military reports in front of him. Only when he came to the Western Regions in person did he know so many things about Persia.
Also stationed at the Anxi Protectorate was Duan Zhixuan, a veteran general from the DPRK. This man started his army in Jinyang and was also a very experienced general. He refused Li Jiancheng's offer and joined Li Shimin, and later participated in the Xuanwu Revolution. The door changes.
Li Shimin sent him to guard the Anxi Protectorate because of his trust in him.
"Only when you come to the Western Regions can you know so many things happening in Persia." Duan Zhixuan said, stroking his beard, treating Liang Jianfang as a junior.
Liang Jianfang was in his thirties and had a determined look in his eyes. He put away these military reports and asked, "So it seems that the war between Dashi and Persia has been stopped for a long time?"
Duan Zhixuan nodded and said: "Since Pei Xingjian repelled the cannibal soldiers and horses on the eve of Persia's demise, as far as I know, they have been intensifying their troops this year, and Wang Xuance went to Tianzhu a few days ago."
"Cianzhu?"
"yes."
"What happened to Tianzhu?"
Liang Jianfang was surprised by the huge amount of news accumulated in the Anxi Protectorate, which could not be heard in Guanzhong.
Is the war between Datang and Dashi also related to Tianzhu?
Duan Zhixuan whispered: "Pei Xingjian wants to resist the cannibals. No matter how many earth cities he builds, it will be difficult to resist the next counterattack of the cannibals. What he lacks most now is manpower and soldiers. This will make Wang Xuance I went to Tianzhu to ask for soldiers and horses, but Tianzhu parted with them on bad terms that time."
"Previously, the people of Tianzhu lent war elephants to the Great Eater, and now they have rejected the request of the Tang Dynasty. I think this matter cannot be settled."
Liang Jianfang was surprised and said: "Why has there never been such news in the DPRK?"
Duan Zhixuan whispered: "This news was immediately sent to the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of War. It must have been shown to His Majesty. As for why no one in the court discussed it, how do I know?"
These words made Liang Jianfang secretly surprised. It seemed that rushing to the aid of Persia was a very simple matter, but he did not expect that there were so many arrangements.
With a heavy burden on his heart, Liang Jianfang considered himself just a rough man who knew how to fight. Once governance and political affairs were involved, he felt a headache.
There was some pain in his expression, "I think Pei Xingjian can find a balance among many parties, but his ability will eventually fall behind."
Duan Zhixuan, who was over fifty years old, patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't be discouraged. Even if you and Pei Xingjian have to hand over, he will definitely arrange all the messy things when they are handed over to you. .”
After that, he took out another picture and a book, and Duan Zhixuan whispered: "You are so young. Pei Xingjian left this book after he went to Persia. He worked in the Western Regions for a year and wrote down It also describes the deployment of troops, population exchanges, local customs, and the future governance strategy. I had some unclear reasons before, but by following his strategy, I can now make some achievements in the Western Region."
"Well, he is a very powerful young man. He is obviously good at being a civil servant, but he is determined to be a general. It is very interesting."
Duan Zhixuan's evaluation was very good. It seems that he would not praise other people's generals easily, which is enough to show Pei Xingjian's ability.
With the former so outstanding, Liang Jianfang became more and more confused.
Duan Zhixuan comforted him: "You don't have to look forward or backward. When you go to Persia, I and Quanzi will leave a way out for you in the Western Regions. Now that the Tang Dynasty can fight, it doesn't matter if you lose for a while."
"The general has already sworn an oath on Mount Li to wipe out the big cannibals."
"Hahaha!"
Duan Zhixuan laughed loudly, and he nodded and admired Liang Jianfang a little more, "Seeing you is like seeing the heroes I saw back then."
Liang Jianfang in the Western Regions had to wait for the windy season to pass, and Musab, the food messenger in the Hexi Corridor, was also waiting for the windy season to pass before he could enter the Western Regions.
Musab was walking in this big city in the Hexi Corridor. He looked up and saw people working on the city walls. According to people in Guanzhong, this city was called Jiayuguan.
Now the construction of Chengguan has reached the final stage. It was last winter and it is still under construction.
The servants around Musab recorded everything here. He felt that the Tang people were very good at building houses and their houses were very beautiful.
Most of the giant cannibals still live in caves or pits.
At this time, Musab found that the servant who bought him something had an argument with a Tibetan man, and they got into a fight while talking.
Since coming out of Chang'an, Tian Khan has not given an attitude of war or peace, and has also given the decision-making power on this matter to the current King of Persia.
What is the current king of Persia, Belus?
Musa'ab was filled with anger and fought hard against the Tibetan man. In the end, he was captured by the officers and soldiers of the Hexi Corridor.
Finally, he was brought to Di Zhisun, the Minister of Rites who was now stationed in the Hexi Corridor.
How did Musab know that there were so many ministers of rites in the Tang Dynasty, including Pei Xingjian and the Hexi Corridor.
Di Zhisun felt that this matter was difficult to handle, and immediately a senior official on the side whispered: "I heard that this envoy of Dashi was very domineering, and he had a conflict with the Marquis of Lishan County in Lishan Mountain. We left Chang'an City safe and sound."
Hearing this, Di Zhisun looked solemn and whispered: "Seriously?"
"Well, the news came before this food envoy arrived in the Hexi Corridor."
The reason for the fight in Jiayuguan was also found out. It was because the cannibals did not want to pay money.
All transactions in the Hexi Corridor require payment of silver, and merchants outside the customs also pay goods taxes.
These people who paid the goods tax can naturally trade freely in Jiayuguan.
Now this incident has caused great resistance among the Tubo people in the pass.
There is a difficult problem before Dickson. Should this matter be handled lightly or seriously?
If we say severe punishment, it can calm the resentment of those Tubo people.
Chang Shi on the side was also an official who had joined the Ministry of Rites together. To be precise, he was the person arranged by Xu Jingzong.
The long history is an assistant official and has no real power, but he can participate in local affairs.
Such officials have always been with the prefect since ancient times.
The Hexi Corridor has just recovered from the turmoil, and His Majesty has arranged for a long history position, which shows that he attaches great importance to it.
It’s okay not to pay attention to it. The geographical location of the Hexi Corridor is too important to Guanzhong.
"Shilang Di, I think this matter is a personal punishment, and I will give you a heavy responsibility in the mutual market."
Seeing that Di Zhisun was still hesitant, Chang Shi on the side said again: "Shilang Di, it is also Shilang Xu's wish to let this food envoy leave Guanzhong."
It concerns the most important juncture between Datang and Dashi. There may be a war in the coming year, so Dizhisun naturally does not dare to take it lightly.
Although it is not clear what Xu Jingzong's intention was, since it was the intention of the Ministry of Rites, the matter was too complicated.
Di Zhisun hoped that stationing in the Hexi Corridor would be a simple matter, and did not want to be implicated in the plans of those in high positions prematurely.
In the afternoon of the same day, Di Zhisun, the supervisor of the Hexi Corridor, had a notice posted, punishing the food envoys with three days of hard labor and a fine of ten guan, as a warning to others.
The Dashi envoys came to the Tang Dynasty to use Dashi words to communicate with the court. In this way, the Dashi envoys despised the governance of the Hexi Corridor. From today onwards, the Dashi human trade has been suspended.
The Guancheng of Jiayuguan came to a conclusion on this matter, punished those who deserved it, and issued a ban.
The Tibetan trade in the Hexi Corridor ceased.
Di Zhisun's approach gave the Tubo people some favor and also showed the Tang Dynasty's attitude.
Ten-year-old Di Renjie came over and said in confusion: "Father, this is obviously a crime of cannibalism. According to Tang law, if a foreigner behaves like this, he will be imprisoned."
Di Zhisun sighed: "This matter has been arranged by the Ministry of Rites. If my father imprisons him and prevents him from returning to Dashi, I am afraid that it will ruin the good things of many people."
"Children think that if they make a mistake, they make a mistake, and they must accept punishment."
Di Zhisun nodded and smiled: "You are right. Your idea is right for many people, but right and wrong are not so clear in front of the overall situation."
On the one hand, Dickson is very satisfied with his son's talent and appreciates his son's sense of right and wrong.
People in high positions in the court are all complicated, how can it be so easy.
Musab was working as a coolie on the city wall of Jiayuguan. He had to carry a day's worth of stones. At this moment, he was struggling to carry a stone, and he was full of resentment towards the Tang Dynasty.
Dickson was standing on the tower watching these big cannibals.
Chang Shi on the side whispered: "Shilang Di, a man full of resentment towards the Tang Dynasty has returned to Dashi. What will he do?"
Di Zhisun put his hands on his back, looked up to the west, and replied: "If I were this old man, I would lead an army to attack the Tang Dynasty."
After saying that, after thinking for a moment and calculating that the food was going to be strong now, Di Zhisun confirmed that what he said was correct.
The long history continued: "Does Minister Di think it really matters whether the imperial court will fight Dashi this time in a war or a peace?"
"If Dashi insists on going to war, then the outcome of the court meeting is not important."
"That's exactly what I mean."
He was suddenly startled, and only then did he understand Chaozhong's intention.
Di Zhisun looked at the young Chang Shi and wondered: "I have always known that your surname is Gao, but I didn't know..."
The long history took a step back and saluted: "The lower official is Gao Zhengye, and my father Gao Jifu is appointed Zhongshu Shengshe."
"It turns out to be Gao Jifu, Gao Feng's child. No wonder..."
Di Zhisun couldn't help but nodded and said with a smile: "I have heard of him. He is always able to give advice and is upright, benevolent and filial."
Gao Zhengye smiled awkwardly and added: "My father once said that if he can make great achievements in the Hexi Corridor, Minister Di will not always be subordinate to the Ministry of Rites."
In the past two years, many talents have emerged in the Tang Dynasty, and the younger generation has become more and more outstanding. These talents have stepped forward one after another. Some of them are talented, some are well versed in the art of war, and there are many more.
Just the few young people in the court make people feel great pressure. The world has changed, and there will be more and more capable people in the future.
He thought of many people, and looked a little more discouraged. He shook his head and said, "What achievements are there? Compared with those young talents, this is nothing."
Gao Zhengye still admired Di Zhisun. At least in his opinion, the Hexi Corridor hosting the mutual market was just a fat job. If others did something here, they could get the wealth that they had not been able to get for decades.
It's just that Di Zhisun has been an official in the Hexi Corridor for four years. During these four years, he has not dared to neglect at all, and has been an honest official until now.
This is what Gao Zhengye admires.
To the east of Chang'an is Mount Li.
Guanzhong in April is the busiest time. As long as you stand on a high place and look out, you can see fields with dots of people plowing the fields.
It is the busy farming season, and Lishan is also very busy. In addition to dealing with the matters on the fields, he also has to renovate the factory.
So much so that the matter of making firearms for the emperor has been put on hold until now.
Zhang Yang was sitting in front of Huaqing Pool, drinking tea.
"Master, this is the reconstruction progress report sent by the construction teams of Tianli Mountain these days."
Hearing this, he looked over and saw Xiaohui struggling to carry a pile of pamphlets.
Zhang Yang motioned for her to put it down and continue drinking tea.
Xiaohui glanced at the bear who was still sleeping soundly on his back.
The construction of Lishan is different from the farming ecology on both sides of the Yangtze and Yellow River basins. Starting from the construction of the steam engine in Lishan, the ecology of Lishan will change.
Zhang Yang continued to lecture his daughter, "You have to sit up straight and put your hands on your knees."
She straightened her sitting posture after hearing this.
“It’s easy to get distracted if you don’t sit properly.”
"Well, my daughter understands."
Zhang Yang continued: "The most intuitive way to change productivity is to directly increase productivity. Based on the attitude of concentrating our efforts on work, if our industry is mature enough, our productivity can exceed dozens or even hundreds of times over the past millennium... …”
Xiao Qingqing asked in confusion: "Is it really possible to change so quickly?"
My daughter has never seen the scenery of future generations, so she naturally doesn’t understand.
Zhang Yang explained patiently: "At the moment, it's just theory, so we have to continue to work on technology. The steam engine is a big breakthrough. It is expected that Lishan will build five steam engines for use in factories to increase production capacity. At the same time, corresponding technical support is also needed. From the current point of view, increasing output by three times is not a big problem..."
Li Yue was mending clothes. The children's clothes from last year could no longer be worn this year. She was also listening to her husband's story.
Xiaohui and Xiaowu sorted out Lishan's accounts and listened to every word.
The younger brother and sister were sitting by the Huaqing Pool, still doing their homework.
Zhang Yang stroked his daughter's head and whispered: "Think more and be a thoughtful person."
"Dad, my daughter is confused about something."
"you say."
"If land annexation is a primitive accumulation of powerful people who violently seize land and concentrate production in the hands of a few people, then why are land and production separated?"
Her question was very vague, and she didn't understand what she said before. As a result, the question she wanted to ask now didn't have a core.
Zhang Yang also patiently said to her: "Don't worry, walk around the village more, see more, and listen to what we Lishan villagers say about Lishan."
"Then my daughter went to play."
Li Yue smiled and nodded, "Don't cause trouble."
