When he came back this time, Li Tai gave them a big surprise.

The steam engine is finally ready!

To be exact, it is Datang's first steam locomotive!

After the visit, Cao Ze nodded with satisfaction.

Then he discussed the next details with Li Shimin.

Now that there are steam locomotives, all that remains is the railway.

The eldest grandson Wuji can get railroad tracks over there, and these captives who have been captured can build roads.

The route is tentatively set from Chang'an to Luoyang.

Luoyang's prosperity is second only to Chang'an, and the two cities are convenient for trade, which can greatly promote economic development.

Go back and open the road between these two cities for a period of time to see the effect, and then slowly spread it to the whole country if there is no problem.

Outside the steam locomotive, Cao Ze also planned to get the steam ship in tow.

If you continue to fight like this, there will be no place to fight.

And Datang is now full of places to use money, and in a short period of time, fighting a war is the fastest way to make money.

Although domestic development is necessary, foreign expansion cannot be left behind.

As for whether he would look too robber like this, Cao Ze didn't think about it at all!

I've crossed over so much, and I'm still telling you this?

Now buddy my fist is the biggest, I'm the truth!

And those overseas barbarians are exposed to the wind and rain every day, they can't eat enough and can't wear warm, how hard their lives are!

I'm here to take them to Datang to enjoy the blessings, this is doing good deeds!

Made!

I was touched by my greatness!

……

"National teacher, who are we going to fight next?" After finishing the matter, Li Shimin asked with bright eyes.

This attack on Goguryeo really made him a handful of oil and water again!

As a poor and fearful emperor, he has a perverted obsession with money......

And there are many places to spend money in the future.

Let's take the moment as it stands.

It costs money to build a steam engine, and it costs money to pave a road or something, right?

And if you build roads and pave roads across the country, the cost is definitely a terrifying astronomical amount!

Compared to this, the money in hand is far from enough!

Go out to the jungle to make money and catch coolies, and get them back for development.

Perfect!

"When Lu Dongzan came before, he warmly invited me to Tubo as a guest." Cao Ze touched his chin and said, "It's been more than half a year, and I should go to the appointment, otherwise people will think I'm too big, right?" ”

Li Shimin nodded.

Got it!

Next stop, Tibet!

Except for countries that are too small such as Silla and Baekje, the chassis around Datang are now basically finished.

It's time to expand outwards too!

"It's just that if you fight Tibet, it's a little difficult to do......" Li Shimin frowned.

The combat power of the Tibetan State is nothing to worry about.

A few rounds of artillery bombardment passed, guaranteeing that they were honest.

The key is the topography of Tibet......

After the soldiers of Datang went, it would cause dizziness and vomiting and other reactions.

In the end, everyone vomited so much, how can they fight?

After all, fighting a war is not just by artillery bombardment, and hand-to-hand combat is also indispensable.

Unless the intention is to bomb all the people in Tibet to death, but this is obviously impossible.

Let's not talk about whether this is too hurtful.

Those people can be caught and worked, and it's a waste to die like this, isn't it?

"You mean altitude sickness." Cao Ze smiled: "This is easy to do, I'll go back and leave it to me." ”

And Cao Ze's method is also very simple and crude.

It is not very difficult to find a high mountain in Datang.

Privately, the height may not be as high as that of Tibet, but it is enough.

Throw these big-headed soldiers in and live there for a few months, and you'll be done.

As a result, his decision directly caused Cheng Yanjin and others to suffer......

was originally enjoying himself at home, but he was rudely thrown into the mountains and became a wild man......

Of course, they are much stronger than the wildlings.

At least Cao Ze flies up regularly to bring them food, so he doesn't have to worry about food.

So they were forced to start a boring and long training career in the mountains.

It wasn't until near the end of the year that Cao Ze took them over.

Not to mention.

After getting used to living in high places, this sudden attack is still a little uncomfortable......

Zhenguan five years of spring.

After Cao Ze threw them to the top of the mountain and recovered for another month, the army marched towards Tibet!

Knowing that the Tang army was coming, Songtsen Gampo was stunned!

No?

Okay, why did you call all of a sudden?

We in Tubo didn't provoke you Datang???

However, thinking of the geographical advantages on his side, Songtsen Gampo felt a little relieved.

At that time, these Tang troops are estimated to have vomited, and their combat effectiveness will naturally be greatly reduced.

It wasn't until the Tang army reached the Potala Palace that Songtsen Gampo realized that he was wrong......

Pity......

It's late!

"Boom ——!"

"Boom ——!"

"Boom ——!"

……

The sound of artillery fire in the sky sounded the death knell of the fall of Tibet.

"Lao Lu, long time no see."

Afterwards, Cao Ze came to Lu Dongzan and said with a smile.

"I'm here to play with you."

Lu Dongzan's whole person is not good......

I never expected that.

What you're talking about is in such a special way......

……

After this battle, Tubo was completely divided into the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

It stands to reason that Datang's successive land grabbings must be a big problem for post-event management.

But now that Datang has crushing firepower, these defeated countries naturally dare not have any thoughts of resisting......

If you dare to resist and go back to the door and wash it again, who can bear this special thing?

As for the management, they still use their original officials.

But this is only temporary.

With the popularization of books, the number of Datang readers has increased significantly.

Without the family to do things, the selection of talents has also shown a good trend.

Of course.

Because the time is too short, there will not be many talents at once.

It's not a big problem, though.

Those good talents are naturally reserved for Datang.

And those who were sent to these countries were sent to these defeated countries.

To put it bluntly, it's an internship.

If you do a good job, you can be promoted and raised, and you can return to Datang's general 'company'.

After returning this time, all the captives captured by the Tibetan side were thrown out to cut down trees and build roads.

Cao Ze made a bad move.

From among these captives a squad leader is selected to manage their own people.

The so-called lack of suffering from inequality.

is also a captive, watching others treat him better than himself, and his heart is inevitably unbalanced.

This eliminates the possibility of them doing things collectively at the root.

Although Datang is not afraid of them doing things, but trouble this kind of thing, it can be a little less, isn't it.

If anyone is not honest or something, the other captives can report it.

If it is found to be true, the person who reported it will be rewarded.

In this way, there is competition and motivation.

And the position of that squad leader is not so stable, if someone contributes and surpasses him, he can be replaced.

In addition, Cao Ze also made a big move.

The contributions of these captives have reached a certain level, and they can be admitted to the Tang Dynasty, completely get rid of the status of prisoners, and enjoy the same treatment as ordinary Datang people!

In this way, they are given hope.

Although the contribution numbers required to upgrade to Datang people are terrifying, at least there is hope, isn't it?

After fighting Tibet, Li Shimin temporarily stopped.

Until the ship is built, it will not be able to go to sea.

As for Annanguo rubber, Li Shimin sent a wave of people to buy it before.

The main reason is that Annan is really a bit far away, and the army has been fighting for the past two years, so it is time for the soldiers to rest and rest.

After a year and a half, let's set off again.