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    At present, there are two important places at the junction of Tubo and Datang. One is Chiling in Longyou, which is later known as Riyue Mountain in Qinghai, and the other is Gansongling in Jiannan Road, which is in Songpan, Sichuan Province in later generations. These two places are  The main place where the Tang Dynasty defended Tubo also had a road in the Western Regions, but that road was very difficult to travel and it was hundreds of thousands of miles away from Chang'an, so it was not very important.

    Chiling and Gansongling are also important trading places between Tang Dynasty and Tubo. This border trade market is not opened every day, but once every ten days. At this time, businessmen from the two countries and nearby people will come to the market to buy what they want.  and daily necessities. The Tubo side mostly exchanged cattle, sheep, furs, medicinal materials and other items for the food and other daily necessities of the Tang people.

    The Tibetan businessman Tashi bought wine from the winery of Qinxuan Farm and left Chiling. So far, he is still wholesale the wine with the name "Tianshui Pure Brew" from Wang Erhu. If the imperial court is ready to go to war with Tubo  If so, then this border market will be closed soon. As soon as the market begins to close, it will be a signal that the war is about to begin. This is very likely.

    "Husband, was the Stone Castle still there in your previous life?" Guo Jingyuan asked curiously.

    The girls in the family all knew that Qin Xuan was a time traveler. They were all used to such weird and unbelievable things. Although they couldn't understand what was going on, the fact was right in front of them. At one time, the girls wanted to  Go to the cave where he traveled to the Tang Dynasty to see if he can go back in time. He also wanted to follow him to see his time, but he stopped him. If he could go back, he would probably become his previous life soon.  A rich man now.

    "That one has long since disappeared. It was a strategic fortress for more than a thousand years. I don't know when it was burned down and abandoned. However, this place is dangerous, easy to defend and difficult to attack. It's just based on the terrain. There are mountains on both sides.  The cliff is not suitable for large groups of people to pass, but no matter how high the mountain is, it can't stop people's footsteps, let alone a small castle," Qin Xuan said.

    In the era of cold weapons, city walls were the best protection, but for Tubo, mountains were the best barriers. Qin Xuan found it incomprehensible to some city defense fortresses built in valleys along transportation thoroughfares.  It can't be higher than the mountains on both sides. Although the mountains are not suitable for large armies to pass, it should be fine for small troops. It is impossible to climb up with the help of ropes. Unless you build it like the Great Wall, the mountain is also a city wall.

    But he doesn't need to worry about this. Mountain climbing is a must-train subject for the plateau soldiers he trains. Qin Xuan has long considered this when fighting in high mountain areas. Only by mastering these skills can victory be achieved in mountainous operations. These soldiers  Not only are they the vanguard, but they are also commandos, and some of them can be selected as special forces members.

    Thinking of the special operations team members, Qin Xuan felt that Taiwan should set up such a force. It does not need too many personnel, just two teams. They have been specially trained to perform some covert or beheading tasks. With the popularity of hot weapons,  To begin application, special talents such as snipers need to be cultivated, which can play a big role in future wars.

    "I know there is nothing that can trouble you, but I understand what you are saying. You want to use a surprise attack. Although Stone Castle is small, its location is important. This castle cannot accommodate many soldiers, but the army can be stationed behind the city.  , Even if there are Tibetan soldiers who can cross the mountains on the side, they are only a few. How can they defeat the troops stationed behind? So it is useless to say what you said," Guo Jingyuan said with a smile.

    "You are right, but for the Tang Dynasty, with gunpowder, the protection of castles will not be of much use. Once gunpowder begins to be used on a large scale, even strong castles will be destroyed. But if  In the attack on Tubo, gunpowder still has a lot of shortcomings, and it is estimated that it will be difficult to be effective," Qin Xuan said.

    "Why?"

    "This is not a problem with the gunpowder itself, but because Tubo is located on a plateau and the air is thin. Do you know what is needed for fire to burn?" Qin Xuan asked.

    "What do you need? Of course it's fire. Without fire, it's impossible for the firewood to burn by itself," Guo Jingyuan said with a smile.

    "It's not what you are talking about. The reason why firewood burns is because there is a kind of air between heaven and earth called oxygen. What we breathe into our bodies is oxygen. Without this oxygen, we will suffocate to death immediately, and firewood  The combustion also depends on absorbing the oxygen between the sky and the earth. Because of the high terrain of Tubo, there is less oxygen than in the plains. The higher the place, the less. Therefore, the use of gunpowder on it will have a certain impact. It is very likely that the incense of the gunpowder twister will be added.  Not at all¡±

    What Qin Xuan said makes sense. Although the explosion of gunpowder does not require oxygen, because the saltpeter in gunpowder will release oxygen when it burns, but if you do not master this? knowledge, when the soldiers attacking Tubo wanted to use firearms at a critical moment and found that there was no way to light incense candles, this would be a fatal danger. Matches are already being produced, but the output is very small, not to mention the impurities in the raw materials for making matches.  There are more, and the combustion is not very sensitive, which is even more of a problem in plateau areas.

    "Oxygen? I have read this in some of your books. It is said that when the leaves of trees or flowers are irradiated by the sun, the leaves will release oxygen. What is called photosynthesis? These problems are very strange. There is nothing that can be seen or touched.  But you know Tubo well. There will be a martial arts examination next year. Why don't you take part? If you attack Tubo next time, you can also strive for fame?" Guo Jingyuan said with a smile.

    She was born in a military family and believed that men should go to the battlefield to kill the enemy and become an upright man. She knew that Qin Xuan was not interested in being an official, and she did not force it, but as a man, he did not have to be an official in the court, but she had heard about it since childhood.  Witnessing this, she believed that a man could only be considered a real man if he joined the army and dared to charge on the battlefield. This must be the kind of hero worship complex in her heart.

    "What? You asked me to participate in martial arts competitions? You're right, I can't shoot arrows, nor can I shoot on horseback. My riding skills can only be said to be average. If I still dance with guns and shoot arrows on horseback, people will probably laugh to death.  "Except for wrestling, I might be pretty good at it," Qin Xuan said.

    The martial arts examination has been in existence for more than 30 years. This martial arts examination was pioneered by Emperor Zetian. The content of the martial arts examination includes five major items: horse shooting, carbine shooting, rifle shooting, flat shooting and weight-bearing wrestling. It is mainly to provide  To provide generals to the imperial army, it was originally held once a year. After Li Longji became emperor, because the world was peaceful and there were fewer wars, it was changed to once every two years. The martial arts examination does not focus on culture, but now there are also elective subjects. In terms of status,  It is also lower than Wenju.

    The martial arts examination gave those who practiced martial arts a chance to stand out. Although it was not as prestigious as winning the civil examination, once it was successful, it would be a military officer, not a soldier. Therefore, many martial arts practitioners in the Tang Dynasty signed up to compete in the martial arts examination.  In order to obtain fame, in this era of war, it is necessary for the generals of both sides to confront each other before the battle. This kind of gesture before the battle requires skillful riding skills and superb skills in using equipment on horseback. Otherwise, you will be beaten by the enemy general in just a few seconds.  Dismounting may lead to the failure of the entire battle.

    Qin Xuan knew about this martial arts examination, but he had never wanted to sign up for this competition. First of all, he was not good at the most commonly used long-range attack weapon bow and arrow, and it was a mess. Beauty Guo even served as his master, but he was defeated by him.  He was defeated by his superb skill of throwing rocks with one hand, and he also lost the idea of ??teaching him archery, let alone dancing with a gun on a horse. He had never played or learned it.

    Regarding the two armies confronting each other, and the generals coming forward to compete in martial arts, he felt that these people were sick. War is a life-and-death battle. After a one-on-one duel, it is not a group fight. Even if you can block a hundred people with one,  He has superb martial arts skills, but a good tiger can't stand up to a pack of wolves. He is like a knight. No matter how powerful the general is, he can't withstand the impact of the army. Once this stupid knight's duel spirit fails, he is likely to be killed.  The army caused panic and was defeated.

    The morale of an army cannot be limited to one or two people. Qin Xuan believes that this approach is stupid. If a general fails in a duel and is killed, it will have a great impact on the morale of the army. A good general does not mean that you have to be an individual.  How brave, but can train the soldiers under his command like an arm and a finger, can inspire the passion of the soldiers to the maximum extent, be familiar with the formation of troops on the battlefield, and can discover opportunities in time and seize them. Only such a general can  It is a good general, not an individual's bravery.

    "That's right. If you go to participate in martial arts competitions and you throw stones when others are shooting arrows, you will probably be kicked out of the examination room. But speaking of your skill at throwing stones, it is really unmatched by others. It is almost as good as the small ones.  The trebuchet is almost there, but the accuracy is unmatched by the trebuchet. This can replace archery, but you don¡¯t know how to use the carbine, but you have abilities that others cannot match. I believe that as long as you don¡¯t fall off a horse, you can fight against no one.  He is your opponent," Guo Jingyuan said.

    She was right, Qin Xuan didn't know how to shoot a gun immediately, but it was impossible for anyone to attack him. All attacks were in slow motion in his eyes. In this regard, just holding a horizontal knife could kill him.  He can kill the enemy generals in front of the battle. With his ability, no one can defeat him with a single move. Even bows and arrows can't do anything to him, let alone other weapons. Moreover, he has unparalleled speed, and he can defeat him in the blink of an eye.  It can knock the enemy down and is the best choice to kill the enemy general before the two armies confront each other. This can play a great role in improving the momentum of the soldiers.

    "Yuanyuan, but I don't know how to shoot archery. Can someone else let me participate in this martial arts exam? I guess I won't register even if I register for it. Moreover, archery is only three of the five major items in this martial arts exam. Even if I can pass the registration,  Then when I go up to compete in archery, I can't throw stones, that would be too embarrassing."

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