Chapter Seventy-Six: Guiding the Country (Part II)
Quiet, silently quiet.
Only the autumn wind blows the faint fragrance of chrysanthemums, slowly passing through people's nostrils.
Suddenly, Wang Han walked quickly in front of Zhang Qian, and stretched to the ground, "In this way, Wang is not talented, first for me as a man on the battlefield of the Tang Dynasty, thank Brother Zhang!" ”
"Zhang Mou is not talented, first for me Tang Jian'er, thank you Yongzhao!" Zhang Ruo was flustered and followed.
“…… No, first for my children in the Tang Army, thank you Brother Zhao! In all directions, the voices of thanks rang out. All the elders in the family who served in the army, or the young talents who were interested in going to the army to experience in the future, bowed to Zhang Qian.
Except for a few people who are not very bright, no one doubts the authenticity of alcohol, which is concentrated at about 70%, can be used to reduce the chance of wound infection. Because Zhang Qian himself cut off the way to retreat first, and announced the verification method in public. With the caution of Zhang Shuo, Bi Gou and others, they will naturally send people to test according to the method he said. Five days is not a long time, and it is definitely not enough for Zhang Qian to sell his family business and escape!
"Carving insect Xiaojier, Uncle Shi doesn't have to be like this! Ziyu doesn't have to be like this. Brothers, it really doesn't have to be this way. It's a shame for Zhang! I didn't expect that the use of an alcohol that I said casually and had long been eliminated in the twenty-first century would cause so much gratitude, and Zhang Qian's face suddenly began to turn red again. Hurriedly turned his body sideways, first made a circle, and then held Zhang Ruoxu's arm firmly with both hands. (Note: Alcohol to wash wounds can cause severe pain, so it has long been eliminated.) However, this use is described in the Arabic Medical Codex, written between 850 and 1050 A.D. )
"It can save thousands of Tang athletes from dying with hatred, how can it be a small skill of carving insects?!" Zhang Ruoxu couldn't hide the excitement in his heart, and retorted again and again in a trembling voice, "Yongzhao, do you know how much my Tang Dynasty territory has shrunk to the east since I listened to the words of the traitor after beating the saint and gave up operating the Western Regions?" Now not only is the big cannibal approaching step by step, but the countries of Schumann, Takhastan, Bukhara and other countries that previously surrendered to our Tang Dynasty are also ready to move. And once the imperial court decides to use troops to restore the Western Regions, how many athletes will die due to wound infection? Using Zhao to come up with the method of alcohol disinfection today is equivalent to letting my Tang soldiers wear an extra layer of armor. Such a miraculous feat, the imperial court ....... Don't talk about the court, please be worshiped by Zhang first! ”
As he spoke, he bowed again. The surrounding talents also followed Zhang Ruoxu's movements and saluted Zhang Qianqi. panicked and jumped away, and then waved his hand, "Uncle Shi, go and ask for it." Brothers, please get up quickly. Although alcohol disinfection has miraculous effects, how to implement it and how much to use it still has to be explored by Langzhong. Zhang just punctured a layer of window paper, and he can't afford to be such a big gift from you! ”
In the history textbooks he studied, Wu Zetian was the only female emperor in Chinese history. During his reign, this person did not dare to brag about the Qin Emperor and Han Wu, at least he surpassed more than 90% of the male emperors in history. This person not only inherited the prosperity of the rule of eternal signs, but also led the arrival of the prosperous era of Kaiyuan! How can a word ever say that during the reign of this female emperor, the power of the Tang Dynasty declined sharply, even to the point where it had lost control of the eastern section of the Silk Road?
Therefore, in Zhang Qian's eyes, disinfecting wounds is just a very common use of alcohol. Witnessing Lu Xuan's stupidity is the greatest significance of throwing this usage out in public. He couldn't have imagined that in the eyes of Zhang Ruoxu, Wang Han and other "soldiers", and in the eyes of talents of the same age who are full of enthusiasm for serving the country, the emergence of alcohol disinfection means that the period of the imperial court's endurance of humiliation and humiliation with foreign countries is coming to an end, which means that God blesses and wants the entire Tang Dynasty to restore its former glory.
"For Yongzhao, it's a layer of pasted window paper. For us, it's separated by thousands of mountains and rivers! After saying goodbye, Zhang Shuo took over the conversation and explained to Zhang Qian, who was already so anxious that he couldn't wait to flee immediately, sighing: "If the chrysanthemum white and alcohol disinfection method comes out a year earlier, my Tang Dynasty soldiers and horses will take advantage of the victory to go straight to Dafeichuan, and will not give the Tubo people a chance to breathe at all, let alone allow them to send marriage proposal envoys into the court, take the opportunity to check the terrain of my Datang mountains and rivers, and collect my Datang craftsmen and Langzhong, for their salary and courage!" ”
"What? Could it be that our army has suffered a defeat? So, that's why there was a later harmony? Zhang Qian was taken aback, and his eyes quickly flashed in front of him, the stupid and arrogant appearance of the business officer of Tubo Lala.
In his impression, most of the arrogance of Nalalawan was connived at by the low-level officials of the Tang Dynasty in order to "save their worries". As long as small officials like Zhu Liang understand that they are officials of the Tang Dynasty, not dogs of the Tubo people, the people of the Tang Dynasty can give the Tubo people a long memory, and there is no need to bother the court to do more. But I never expected that the reason why the Tubo people dared to walk sideways in Chang'an was not only because of the laziness of a small official like Zhu Liang, but also because the court and the Tang Dynasty as a whole lacked confidence in the face of Tubo!
"With Zhao, Hugh is open-mouthed!" is worried that Zhang Qian's lack of understanding of the situation will lead to trouble. He Zhizhang walked up to him with a wine jug and explained to him with a smile, "My Tang Dynasty soldiers and horses are so strong and unparalleled in the world, how could I lose to Tubo." Since the first year of Jiushi (700), Tubo has repeatedly violated my Tang border, and he has never bargained for anything! Last year, before the two armies formally clashed, their soldiers and horses broke up on their own. It is only because the places where Tibet is located are located behind the high mountains, and the climate is cold, it is difficult for our army to stay in the field for a long time. In the summer attack, the brothers were easily infected after being injured, so the leading generals only taught Tubo a lesson every time, and never tried to take advantage of the victory to pursue and sweep the holes in the court! ”
These words are very tactful. But the meaning is very clear. In the past ten years, Tubo has been the attacker, and Datang has been in a passive defensive state. Although he won every defense, he did not have the strength to chase into the territory of Tibet.
There are two main reasons for this. Advancing in autumn and winter, the Tang army could not adapt to the cold of the plateau. When the summer army marched, the wounds of the brethren were susceptible to infection. Therefore, every time the Tang Army wins, it cannot expand the results. And the Tubo people have eaten through the Tang Dynasty and dare not chase into the plateau, so they have no fear, as long as they see the opportunity, they will rush out again to get a vote!
This is a little annoying, and what makes people even more infuriating is that just a few days ago, the Tubo business official Lalayun, in front of Zhang Qian, also had a kiss to Weng's son-in-law.
It turned out that Weng's son-in-law was formed in this way. The thieves came to the owner's house every day to rob and rob the other party, so in desperation, he had to marry his daughter to her.
But after the robbers took away the daughter of the owner's family, it is unknown whether they will restrain their subordinates and whether they will come to loot next year.
Anyway, taking advantage of the opportunity to welcome relatives, the robbers have already figured out the topography of the old man's house and the height of the courtyard wall, and took the opportunity to rob Lang Zhong and the blacksmith in the Zhuangzi. Next time, with the dowry given by the father-in-law, I have purchased all the materials and built the weapons and armor, maybe I can take the father-in-law's house down in one go!
"County Lieutenant Zhang, He Taichang, the words of the two, please forgive the juniors for not agreeing!" Just when Zhang Qian was depressed about why he didn't pit Lalawan even more that day, the big water tank Lu Xuan squeezed to his side again.
I saw this person, first lightly arched his hand to Zhang Shuo and He Zhizhang, and then regardless of whether the other party wanted to listen or not, he talked eloquently: "In the past, Mencius had clouds, and those who persuaded people with their strength were not convinced, and they were not able to support them. Those who convince people with morality, the center is sincere and convinced! Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, I have fought hundreds of battles with Tibet, but I have never gained an inch of land, why not? The road is far away, and the Tubo people can't feel the virtue of the emperors of the Tang Dynasty! Therefore, the Tibetan people did not accept the indoctrination, and whenever their land king instigated with the profit of robbery, they roared out. In the battle of last year, even if my Tang soldiers and horses took the opportunity to enter Dafeichuan and smashed the palace of Tubo, it was just to kill one king and set up another. The plateau is bitterly cold, and my Tang soldiers and horses cannot stay for a long time, and they will inevitably withdraw later. As soon as our army withdrew, the new king of Tubo raised his arms and shouted, tempting his people with the benefits of robbery, and in an instant he was able to gather tens of thousands of soldiers and horses and pour out. It is equivalent to everything returning to the way it was, my Datang won or not, there is no difference, it is just a loss of soldiers! ”
also said that although this guy is a straw bag, he has not missed books. Putting out the family heirloom of the Fan Yang Lu clan in public really caught many people off guard.
Immediately, many people frowned and fell into deep thought. And Lu Xuan made a successful move, and immediately made persistent efforts, "So, according to Lu's opinion, the reason why my Tang Dynasty is helpless to take Tubo is not that the former armor is unfavorable!" But every battle with Tubo is like a chicken rib. And this year, the Holy Lord and the Holy Queen were far-sighted and promised to make peace with Tibet, and their power far exceeded that of thousands of troops. Lu is not talented, but it is foreseeable that when Princess Jincheng enters Tibet, it will be the day when my holy benevolence will be perceived by the top and bottom of Tibet. At that time, Tubo and the Tang Dynasty will never stop fighting. I will no longer have to worry about the flanks in the four towns of Tang Anxi! ”
"Hmm-" Zhang said that his beard trembled with anger, but he couldn't say a word.
It's not how clever Lu Xuan's words are, but this person deliberately linked whether the Tang army had no way to pursue the Tibetan thieves and whether the Tang Emperor and Empress were far-sighted. If Zhang Shuo refutes, it will inevitably be deduced by this person as disrespectful to the emperor and empress. And Zhang said that he was demoted to Qinzhou as a county lieutenant for several years, and finally returned to Chang'an to report on his work after his term of office. If I am caught by the officials again at this moment, I am afraid that the next one will have to rush to the ends of the earth!
"Hehe, hehe......" Although He Zhizhang was not as angry as Zhang Shuo, he didn't bother to deal with Lu Xuan, so that this person took the opportunity to become famous, just carried the wine cup and sneered.
Seeing that Zhang Shuo and He Zhizhang did not refute him, Lu Xuan suddenly felt fluttering, turned his head to Zhang Qian, and added with a sneer, "Yes, in Lu's opinion, whether it is alcohol or alcohol disinfection, it is a small way after all." Yes or no, it makes no difference! It is necessary to know that convincing people with virtue is the right way. As long as the Son of Heaven cultivates benevolence and virtue and gives grace to the world, he will also return to his heart if he indulges in the people of the enemy country. When Shun was not satisfied, Yu would cut it down, and Shun said: "No." Virtue is not thick and martial arts, not Tao. 'It is a three-year practice, doing Qi dance, and there are seedlings and clothes. Today, I am the Tang Dynasty Shengtianzi and the Empress Shengming......"
Just as he was talking about foaming stars, he saw Zhang Qian raise his wine glass and shake it gently in mid-air: "Brother Lu, this thing is also known as a measuring ruler!" ”
The shadow in the heart of "...... with benevolence" was instantly magnified several times, and Lu Xuan's voice stopped abruptly.
didn't give him a chance to attack, Zhang Qian shook the wine cup again, and said with a smile: "Brother Lu's words, Zhang Mou heard it, it was like an initiation. Since when Princess Jincheng enters Tibet, it will be the day when my holy benevolence will be perceived by the Tibetan people. Brother Lu is erudite and talented, I don't know if he is willing to follow the princess into Tibet and preach the benevolence of the saint to the people of Tibet? In this way, it is not just the four towns of Tang Anxi, there will be no more flanking worries! Maybe your Lu family will also shine in Tubo. For Datang and Fan Yang Lu, there is no harm in all benefits! If Brother Lu didn't have the courage to go...... Hehe, where did Brother Lu say just now, where did it come from, please take it back yourself!! ”
"Hahaha......" I didn't expect Zhang Qian to use the sentence "I am willing to practice it", and he poked Lu Xuan's tirade into holes everywhere. After the surrounding talents were stunned for a moment, they all leaned back and laughed.
If you go to the plateau, those who are as strong as Wang Han will probably lose half their lives. Lu Xuan, who is as fat as a pig, will definitely die after going up. However, if this person says "no" now, what he just said will all become bullshit. How to release it, you have to suck it back!
Looking at that Lu Xuan again, he really didn't have the courage to go to the plateau to preach the benevolence he said, and he didn't have the courage to admit that he was farting just now. His lips trembled and several words "you" came out one after another, and he suddenly jumped up three inches high, and smashed his fist at Zhang Qian's chest.
Sensei said that Zhang Qian had already taken precautions, and even if he was unprepared, it was impossible for him to be beaten by this person. Immediately, he quickly stretched out his left hand, shook the person's fist, and took it diagonally. At the same time, he took a stride and turned around, "Brother Lu, as a five-foot man, doesn't have the courage to go to Tubo and his party, but he expects the princess to be a weak woman, and he doesn't know where his face is?!" ”
didn't spill a drop of wine in the cup, he raised his foot and kicked Lu Xuan's big fat buttocks, kicking this person into the flowers next to him, Zhang Qian continued to sneer: "There are few parents in the world who don't love their children. His Majesty gave up his daughter to go to Tibet to cherish the lives of the soldiers, and also to let the people of the Tang Dynasty suffer less from the plundering of Tibetan thieves in the future. This great benevolence and great wisdom, how can you comprehend this straw bag?! I, a soldier of the Tang Dynasty, should remember His Majesty's hardship, be ashamed and brave, and fight all over the ground to find teeth, so as to live up to the good intentions of the saints. In this way, even if the princess is far away in Tubo, she is also the princess of my Tang Dynasty, and no one dares to give her a little face in Tubo. ”
"Dog thief, deceive people too much, deceive people too much!" Lu Xuan was head-down, feet up, and scolding constantly.
Zhang Qian did drink a little too much, ignoring how Lu Xuan struggled and scolded among the flowers, and just continued to laugh and shake his head, "If I am a Tang boy, I am like Lu Jun with a straw bag, I think that after making peace, I can exchange it for an overnight Gou'an." When the Tibetan people see us like this, they will definitely treat the princess and the bride as slaves! No respect! ”
This is not the Tang in his dreams, the Tang that he is proud of in his dreams should not be like this.
After a pause and looking around, Zhang Qian smiled again and invited everyone: "In this way, before the princess's car arrives at the Tubo Palace, I am afraid that the thieves have already roared again!" In this way, we not only failed Your Majesty, but also the princess, and even more sorry for the brothers and sisters who accompanied the princess to marry on the plateau and sleep in the sand and snow! Gentlemen, Zhang is ashamed, he dare not live up to the sacrifice of the princess! I wish to be ashamed and brave, and do my best to make my thousands of families in China, from now on, never give up my daughter to the tiger and wolf. Whether it is the Son of Heaven or the people! Gentlemen, those who are willing to be with Zhang will win! (Note: In history, soon after Princess Jincheng reconciled with her relatives, the Tibetan soldiers and horses went down to the plateau again.) )
"Drink to win!" Wang Han was the first to raise his glass and responded loudly, "I am willing to do my best to make thousands of families in China, and from now on, I will never give up my daughter Yu Tiger and Wolf!" ”
"Drink to win!" Zhang Ruoxu forgot his age and raised his glass in a shout. "I wish to be ashamed and brave, and do my best to make my thousands of families in China, from now on, never give up my daughter Yu Tiger Wolf!"
"Drink to win!" Zhang Shuo gritted his teeth violently, and simply let it go, grabbed a wine glass, and shouted loudly.
"Drink to win the ......" in all directions, the shouts are like thunder. Everyone, including He Zhizhang, who was old and serious, and Sima Chengzhen, who had white hair, all raised their wine glasses and were fierce.
"Thank you, gentlemen!" In the midst of a shout, Zhang Qian's steps were vain and whispered thanks.
He knew that he had drunk too much, otherwise, he shouldn't have been so Meng Lang.
However, he didn't regret that he drank too much, otherwise, wouldn't he have come to Datang in vain?
"Thank you, Brother Yongzhao!" Faintly, he seemed to hear a woman's voice in his ear. However, when he turned his head to look around, he didn't see any woman.
Only the slanting sun falls in the west, burning the sky and the clouds.