Chapter 33 The Beginning of the Century and the Final Chapter
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The Tang army poured into Damascus like a surging tide, causing the situation that had been in a stalemate to take a sharp turn for the worse, and the efforts of the Arab Empire were instantly wiped out. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info
"Kill all the big dogs!" The Tang army erupted in an earth-shattering roar, and its eyes shot a blazing light, looking at the soldiers of the Arab Empire as if they were looking at their prey.
This was the capital of the Arab Empire, and it was of great benefit to the Tang Dynasty to establish its authority here. To establish power, it must be done with the blood of the Arabs, and a massacre is inevitable.
This was a plan by Zhang Shuo, who gave a massacre order before entering the city.
And so, a massacre began. The Tang army is like a tiger entering a flock of sheep, and the Arab Emperor * team is not an opponent at all, only slaughtered.
Although the Arab imperial * troops stationed in Damascus are the elite of the elite and have strong combat power, the Tang army is not easy to mess with, and the overall combat power is above that of the Arab Empire.
Not to mention that today's Arab Empire is in turmoil, the situation is turbulent, the morale of the army is unstable, the morale is low, and it is not an opponent of the Tang army.
Moreover, the Tang army won all battles, with the aftermath of a great victory, high morale and high fighting spirit, and it is reasonable that the Arab imperial * team could not resist under the rise of one and the other.
Despite this, the Arab Emperor* team showed tenacity and sacrificed their lives to resist for seven days and seven nights before completely crumbling.
When the massacre stopped seven days later, the whole of Damascus was red, and the corpses of Arab soldiers were everywhere.
"We're done, we're done." Malek was covered in blood, panting for breath, clutching a broken scimitar. His face was pale and he muttered vigorously.
When the battle came, he personally went into battle to turn the tide of the war, but the result was still in vain.
"The Chinese are amazing! That's amazing! I knew it was so. Why should we provoke the Chinese. ”
"The fact that the Chinese have been able to look at the world for thousands of years is indeed not a blessing, and it has its extraordinary advantages. Alexander did not go to China back then, perhaps because he was lucky. ”
"O heaven, if there are loyal servants of Allah, why should there be Chinese?"
The ministers were all wounded. His face was full of exhaustion, his face was frightened, and he was full of fear of the Tang Dynasty.
The Arab Empire looked at the Middle East and conquered everything, and even the old empire of Persia was destroyed. But. After encountering the Tang Dynasty, it was unfavorable for the passing years, defeated again and again, and finally even lost the capital.
In the past, they dreamed of breaking into the legendary Golden Land and making a fortune. Only now do I know how ridiculous and arrogant this idea is.
It's a pity. It was too late, the Don army had already taken Damascus, and the Arab Empire was in turmoil.
"We must not fall into the hands of the Chinese! Because we are faithful servants of Allah! Malek gritted his teeth. Make up your mind and say, "We will return to the warm embrace of Allah!" ”
"That's right! We cannot fall into the hands of the Chinese. The ministers responded loudly.
They arrogantly wanted to conquer the Tang Dynasty and enslave the Tang Dynasty, if they fell into the hands of the Tang Dynasty, the consequences can be imagined, and they will definitely be humiliated.
Think about it. The Turkic leaders Jieli Khan and Mo Si fell into the hands of the Tang Dynasty, although the Tang Dynasty did not kill them. He also gave them beautiful houses and fertile fields, so that they could eat and drink well. But. Whenever there was a major celebration in the Tang Dynasty, they had to "dance", what a humiliation.
If they fall into the hands of the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty concocted the same method, and whenever there is a major celebration, the caliph and the ministers will come to dance and cheer up, which will be more uncomfortable than death.
So, Malek and the others would rather die than be prisoners.
When the kings put their scimitars on their necks, they were about to wipe their necks.
At this moment, I saw a group of Tang troops rushing over and roaring loudly: "Want to die? Think beautifully! Catch it alive! ”
The Tang army rushed up like wolves and tigers, opened their bows and arrows, first shot down the scimitars in their hands, and then pounced, three or five against one, and knocked Malik and them to the ground.
"Capture the Caliph alive!"
"Capture the Caliph alive!"
The officers and men of the Tang Army burst into shocking cheers, and everyone was overjoyed.
The caliph was the ruler of the Arab Empire, and it was a great honor to capture him alive, and who could not like it?
"You're generals?" Malek was weak for a moment.
"General? I'm going to be a general. The soldiers of the Tang Army were full of joy.
The capture of Malik and his ministers is a great merit, and it is inevitable that he will be promoted to general.
"Hey. I was captured alive by the soldiers. Malik's face was ugly.
A dignified caliph with a very noble status, if it was a general or a heavy general who captured him alive, he would feel better. was captured alive by ordinary soldiers, and he only felt very angry.
Soon, Malik was escorted to Zhang Shuo.
"Malik, you once sent someone to send a message to the Holy Queen, wanting to get along with Datang, in fact, what you said is, you harbor evil intentions, you vainly try to conquer Datang and enslave Datang, have you ever thought that there is today?" Zhang Shuo's eyes were burning and he said coldly.
"Hey." It would be superfluous to say anything now, Malik could only sigh.
"Do you know why you failed?" Zhang said that he decided to hit Malik hard.
"I didn't expect you to be so powerful." Malik thought for a moment.
"Wrong." Zhang Shuo shook his head and said, "It's true that Datang is strong, but this is not the root cause of your failure." The reason why you failed is because you didn't put the big food condensation together, and each place went its own way, and you were holding on to your salary. Whenever something goes wrong, it crashes. ”
Malik looked thoughtful.
"There was an emperor in Chinese history named Qin Shi Huang, you should know." Zhang Shuo continued: "He swept away the Six Kingdoms and unified China, and then he took decisive measures to bring China together. Since then, although China has been divided and merged, it is still unified. ”
Qin Shi Huang's unification of China was a turning point in Chinese history, not because Qin Shi Huang unified its territory, but because Qin Shi Huang created a unified Chinese civilization and brought China together. This is the fundamental reason why China has always stood firm after ups and downs.
There is no unified civilization, it cannot be united, it is only the unity of territory, and that is temporary. Soon it will fall apart. Historically, many great empires have achieved this, such as Alexander's Empire, the Arab Empire, and the Mongol Empire. Roman Empire, Ottoman Empire......
Eventually, these famous empires all collapsed.
Only the Chinese Empire has survived the wind and rain for thousands of years and stands tall in the east of the world. Because we have a unified civilization, no matter where we go. We are all descendants of Yan and Huang!
"I should not devote myself to conquest, but to devote myself to politics like Qin Shi Huang, and to bring all places together." Malik is also a smart man, and he immediately understood what Zhang meant.
"It's a pity it's late." The corners of his mouth turned up.
"Hey." Malik sighed softly. Bow your noble head.
"Hold on." Zhang Shuo hit him hard, and with a wave of his hand, Tang Jun escorted Malik down.
"What about our casualties?" Zhang asked.
"Shuai, the detailed number is still being counted. According to a rough estimate, we have 10,000 dead and more than 20,000 wounded. Chen Xuanli raised his eyebrows and said, "These big dogs are really tenacious, even if they are so unfavorable. We also have such heavy casualties. ”
"yes." Yang Siqiao nodded and said, "If you meet other alien races, such as the Turks. Our casualties are at most 30% or 20% this time. ”
The strength of the Turks was far inferior to that of the Arab Empire, and the Tang army would have won a great victory at a very small cost. However, after encountering the Arab Empire, the casualties of the Tang army were always not small, even under such favorable circumstances.
"Fortunately, there is internal instability in Dashi, and there is a rebellion in Damascus. Otherwise, our casualties would be much higher. Zhang said that he also felt lucky.
Had it not been for the news of the restoration of Persia that brought down the Arab Empire. The Tang Dynasty had to pay a much greater price.
"Next, we'll divide up and plunder." Zhang said that he raised his eyebrows. Said: "I led an army of 200,000 to sit in Damascus, you led the army to march separately, plundered the land, and dared to be the enemy of the Tang Dynasty, kill!" ”
Damascus was the capital of the Arab Empire, and when it was taken by the Tang Dynasty, the Arab Empire was over. All that remains is to grab the land, as soon as the Tang army arrives, it will be taken, and it is time to act separately.
Today's Arab Empire is torn apart, and as long as the Tang army arrives, it can be taken. However, there will inevitably be people who do not give up and want to be the enemy of the Tang Dynasty. For these people, there is no need to be soft, just kill.
"Yes." The generals commanded.
"Yang Siqiao, you are a ruthless person, you can go to Mecca." Zhang Shuo's eyes flashed, and he said: "Mecca is the holy land of great food, and the resistance there must be not small, you can kill it fiercely!" ”
"Yes." Murderous intent emerged in Yang Simiao's eyes.
Mecca is the holy land of Muslims, and the resistance there must not be underestimated, and only a ruthless person like Yang Siqiao is the most suitable to go.
The generals acted separately and rushed to various places, and everywhere they went, they looked at the wind and descended.
Only Yang Siqiao met fierce resistance. However, these diehards don't have long eyes, and what they encountered was Yang Siqiao, a ruthless man, who ordered the slaughter of the city, and wherever he passed, ten rooms and nine were empty, blood flowed like rivers, and corpses piled up like mountains.
By the time the fighting ceased, there were only twenty-three out of ten survivors in the entire land of Mecca.
Yang Simiao's massacre was so fierce and powerful that people in the Middle East trembled with fright when they heard Yang Simiao's three words. Some people even use the three words Yang Siqiao to scare children who cry at night.
The entire land grabbing operation was completed in just two months. Those who ceded the land and became the ruler were either wiped out by the Tang army or surrendered to the Tang Dynasty.
At this point, the entire land of the Arab Empire became the Tang Dynasty.
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Chang'an, Daming Palace, Wu Zetian's dormitory.
Li Longji, Li Dan, Li Xian, Li Chongrun, and the ministers were all worried, because Wu Zetian was dying.
"Grandmother." Li Longji held Wu Zetian's dry hand tightly, tears rolling in his eyes.
Wu Ze was very good to Li Longji, Li Longji recognized this grandmother from the bottom of his heart, at this time Wu Zetian was about to go west, he was sad and very sad.
"Any news?" Wu Zetian asked with difficulty.
With Wu Zetian's physical condition, he should have died a few days ago. It's just that she forced a breath and wanted to know the results of the Western Expedition, so she barely survived until now.
"Report." The human spirit Gao Lishi Fei also rushed in, reported loudly, and said: "Your Majesty, Zhang said that there is good news, and the great food has been extinguished!" The territory of the Great Food is owned by Datang! ”
"Good! Good! Good! Wu Zetian's withered right hand patted on the back of Li Longji's hand, with a look of relief and satisfaction, and said: "San Lang, the country is in your hands, and my grandmother is relieved." You are brilliant in culture and martial arts, this is a prosperous era. Well, the era name Kaiyuan is called 'Kaiyuan Shengshi'. ”
After finishing speaking, Wu Zetian slowly closed his eyes, with a calm and relieved expression. (End of book) (To be continued) R752
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