Chapter 8 The Grand Occasion of the Western Regions

Tibet, some of them.

Groups of Tibetan troops formed a formation, mighty and majestic. These Tibetan troops, trained and armed by the Tang Dynasty, were very different from the original Tibetan army, although they were not as good as the Tang army, but they also had a huge improvement.

Its improvement is mainly reflected in two aspects: First, the orders are stricter, and the formation of a faction is purged. This was unthinkable in the past.

The second is that the equipment of the Tibetan army is more sophisticated, and they use the equipment of the Tang army, although it cannot be compared with the real Tang army, it is also a shotgun for artillery.

If the Tang Dynasty wanted to defeat the Arab Empire, it could not only rely on the interior, but also let the conquered places of Tibet, contribute money and people, only in this way could the Tang Dynasty become stronger and stronger, and reduce a lot of burdens.

These Tibetan soldiers, with their heads held high, were all excited, because the opportunity to go to the battlefield that they had admired for a long time had come, and the Tang Dynasty was going to make a move against the Arab Empire, and they also had the opportunity to go to the battlefield and have the opportunity to make military achievements.

The Tang Dynasty was a dynasty with extremely prosperous martial arts, and the rewards for military merits were extremely rich, and if you could make military achievements, you could get a heavy reward. Not to mention, this time to defeat the Arab Empire, the Tang Dynasty will give a reward more generous and much more generous than before, who can not think about it?

"Look at you like this, with your heads held high and your spirits high, are you going to a banquet?" When the Tang army generals arrived, they looked at these Tibetan troops, were very satisfied with their fighting style, and nodded heavily.

"Huh." The Tibetan army burst into laughter.

"Look at what you look like now, and think back to what I saw you like before, I'm very emotional." The Tang army general pointed to a Tibetan soldier. "When I first saw you. You're yellow-skinned. I was dying of breath and was dying of hunger. Now you are as strong as iron and energetic, and you don't look like you're about to starve to death. ”

"My lord, do you remember me?" This Tibetan soldier was a little incredulous, and his eyes were full of excitement.

I don't know how many ordinary soldiers like him are in Tibet. This Tang Dynasty general can remember him, which is a thing that makes him extremely excited.

"Of course I do." The Tang Dynasty general nodded heavily and said, "I ordered someone to rescue you, feed you water and medicine, and rescue you from the ghost gate." ”

"The life-saving grace of adults, I will never forget." The soldier was extremely excited, and said, "There are many people like me in Tibet, and the brothers around me are similar to me. Datang. is our benefactor, Datang let us have something to eat. We have clothes to wear, we have money, we can take medicine when we are sick, and we can join the army and be promoted. Brothers: Do you say, should we repay Datang? The more I talked, the more excited I became, and my body was trembling.

"Should!" These Tibetan soldiers recruited by the Tang Dynasty were all from extreme poverty, and they were most aware of their great changes, and their interests were firmly tied to the Tang Dynasty, and it was right to serve the Tang Dynasty.

"Well said!" The Tang Dynasty general praised loudly and said: "What I want to tell you is that the Tang Dynasty is broad-minded and will not disdain you and appoint people on the basis of merit." As long as you are talented, you can be reused! Presumably you also know that the black tooth Changzhi, he is not a Tang Dynasty, he is a Goryeo, but he is talented, and the Holy Queen reuses him. Can you imagine it? ”

"I know about the black tooth, he is really not from the Tang Dynasty, but he is not easy to give the title of the prince."

"I also want to make military achievements, I don't want to be crowned with the Duke of the country, and I will be content with the county man."

Heiya Changzhi was a heavy general in the Wu Zetian period, he was born in Goryeo, but he was able to be named the prince of the country in the Tang Dynasty, this is a model of a different surname to take a high position in the Tang Dynasty, who can not admire?

The Tang Dynasty only used people based on their talents, regardless of their origins, and there was no racial discrimination. Geshuhan was a Turkic and was reused by Li Longji; Li Guangbi was a Khitan and a deputy general who pacified the Anshi Rebellion; Gao Xianzhi was a native of Korea, and was entrusted with an important task by Li Longji, and almost invaded the heart of the Arab Empire.

Although Ge Shuhan, Gao Xianzhi, and Li Guangbi have not yet appeared, but with the Black Tooth Constant, it is enough to inspire people.

"Don't worry, this Tang Dynasty expedition to the west has an opportunity for you to make meritorious contributions!" The general waved his hand and said loudly: "As long as you dare to fight and fight, Datang will not forget you!" Do you have the faith to break the Great Eclipse? ”

"Yes!" The Tibetan soldiers raised their voices and shouted.

"Excellent! Let's go! The Tang Dynasty generals gave an order, and the Tibetan army set out and rushed to the Western Regions.

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Tianzhu, the city of the king's house.

Tens of thousands of Tianzhu troops gathered under the city of Wangshe, the formation was neat, and the momentum was shocking.

The Tianzhu army, like the Tubo army, underwent earth-shaking changes after the training of the Tang Dynasty, both in terms of orders and equipment, which were upgraded several steps.

The training of the Tianzhu army is more trouble-free than the training of the Tubo army. To train the Tibetan army, the Tang Dynasty invested a lot of financial resources and built a lot of equipment for the Tibetan army.

The Tang Dynasty only needed to send good workers to Tianzhu to supervise, and they could use Tianzhu's resources to build ordnance and make weapons and armor.

Because Tianzhu was rich in resources and had a large population, the Tang Dynasty only needed to manage and guide it.

Arming the Tianzhu army, the Tang Dynasty not only did not spend much money, but also made great progress. In addition to arming the Tianzhu army, the armor and weapons created can also be transported to the Western Regions for this war.

Zhang Jiuling and Han Xiu rode horses and rode over. When he came to the front of the military formation, he took a look at the Tianzhu army, was very satisfied, nodded heavily, and said with a smile: "Actually, the Tianzhu people are also very smart, but the previous kings were too cowardly, and they didn't train them well or govern them well. Now, under the rule of the Tang Dynasty, look at them, they are all different. ”

"That's right." Han Xiu also agreed with this.

They have a lot of truth in what they say. Under the governance of the Tang Dynasty, the Tianzhu people have undergone great changes, in the past, they were not full of food, not warm clothes, now they are well-fed, clothed, have something to do, full of energy.

"Brethren: I think you all know. His Majesty has decreed. Break the Great Eclipse! You guys. Will go to the battlefield and participate in this battle, do you have anyone who you don't want to go? If you don't want to go, say it right away, it's still too late. Zhang Jiuling glanced at the Tianzhu army and spoke loudly.

"Nope!" The Tianzhu army erupted with a shocking roar, and everyone was in high spirits and full of fighting spirit.

The military exploits of the Tang Dynasty were very rich. Tianzhu people know it, and they are particularly envious. Whenever they saw that the soldiers of the Tang Army could hug the beauties left and right, and they could eat and drink, they were very envious.

The reply of the Tang soldier was, "Of course, we are admired by you, but we didn't fall from the sky, we fought it out on the battlefield." If you are envious, when you have the opportunity to go to the battlefield, you will fight desperately! Don't worry, Datang will never treat you badly! ”

A series of events later proved this. All Tianzhu people who have made great contributions can be richly rewarded. It is outstanding workmanship. can be rewarded, which was unthinkable before.

Looking forward to going to war. They have been looking forward to the establishment of military merit for a long time, and finally they have looked forward to it, can they not go?

"Good!" Zhang Jiuling nodded, appreciated, and said, "You are about to go to the Western Regions, and you are about to participate in the battle to break the Great Food." What I warn you is: Don't disgrace your parents, wives and children! Because the troops who participated in this war were not only the army of the Tang Dynasty, but also the armies of Tibet, Turks, Goryeo, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the Western Regions. If you don't play well and lose face, do you have the face to come back? ”

"Nope!" The Tianzhu soldier shouted loudly.

"In the past few years, you have personally felt Datang's broad mind, Datang is fair and just, and only talent! As long as you are talented, no matter how lowly your background is, and no matter what race you come from, I will reuse you and entrust you with important responsibilities! Zhang Jiuling's voice was a little high, and he said: "A few years ago, under the rule of the kings of various countries, you had no food and no clothes, and there was no tomorrow, and your future was bleak. Look at you today, well-dressed, well-fed, warmly dressed, and in good health. Five years ago, could you have imagined that you would be where you are today? ”

"Can't!" Zhang Jiuling said the truth.

When the Tang Dynasty pacified Tianzhu, the vast majority of the people in Tianzhu were precarious, and they didn't know how to live their lives. After the governance of the Tang Dynasty, Tianzhu has undergone earth-shaking changes, they have food, clothing, and things to do, and they can be promoted and rich.

Comparing them before and after, they are like dreams.

"I won't say more. I just want to tell you that you went to the Western Regions, let go of your hands and feet! Hit a brilliant future! Zhang Jiuling finally said.

When the Tianzhu army heard this, their eyes lit up and they were full of hope.

In the past, the kings of Tianzhu countries did not treat them as human beings, and even if they made great achievements, they did not get ahead. Now it's different, as long as you have merit, the Tang Dynasty will definitely reward you.

"Let's go!" Han Xiu waved his right hand and ordered loudly.

"Rumble!" The Tianzhu army drove out one after another and headed straight for the Western Regions.

Han Xiu was going to the Western Regions to assist Song Jing and bring the Tianzhu army by the way.

With this army set out, there were also countless Tianzhu people's feet, who rode elephants, drove military supplies, and transported ordnance, grain and grass for the army.

If you look at it from the air, you can see that the whole Tianzhu is in full swing. There are marching troops everywhere, and there are busy Tianzhu people everywhere.

They were enthusiastic and threw off their arms. Because the Tang Dynasty gave them hope, they wanted to repay the Tang Dynasty.

At this time, the Western Regions was already very lively, and there were armies everywhere.

Since Li Longji issued the order and the army began to move, the Tang army arrived one after another. As a result, the Tang Dynasty's army in the Western Regions increased rapidly, reaching a historical peak.

The Han Dynasty was running the Western Regions, and at that time, the Han Dynasty stationed a maximum of a few thousand troops. When the Tang Dynasty was in its heyday, it was stationed at most 20,000 or 30,000 people. Because the grain and grass in the Western Regions are really difficult to raise.

Today, in addition to the Tang army, the armies that arrived in the Western Regions also included the armies of Tubo, Tianzhu, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Goryeo, Turkic, Jiu Tiele, Hui, and the armies of the Western Regions, adding up to no less than one million.

It's like never before! (To be continued......)