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- Damascus was once the capital of the Arab Empire, but now this largest and prosperous city in West Asia has become a trophy of the Tang Empire.
Damascus and Chang'an are naturally incomparable, but the exotic customs still fascinated the Tang army officers who first entered the city. They wandered around every corner of the city every day, seeming to be preparing to conquer the city in just a few days. Remember this whole city, every part of it.
After Damascus was captured, Du Rui was no longer in a hurry to march. News from various places confirmed his judgment. After Damascus was broken, the slaves who had been enslaved by the Arabs for decades finally broke out. The raging uprising now became more powerful.
There are cities that constantly raise anti-Muslim flags, people continue to join the ranks of the Tang army, and Arabs continue to return to the Arabian Peninsula along the expansion path of their ancestors in droves.
Once upon a time, the expansion of the Arab Empire sent these Muslims to all corners of the world. They walked out of the desert of the Arabian Peninsula and suddenly saw that beautiful and rich foreign land. They became the masters there, and the natives who originally lived there, Becoming their slaves, they are domineering and arrogant, thinking that they are the masters of the world.
But now, when a more powerful nation crossed the geographical barriers and came to them, the cavalry scimitar that once almost conquered the world suddenly lost its power, and their millions of troops were like paper made of clay. Just like the others, they were easily defeated by the Tang people.
The Allah that Muslims believe in did not send any miracles to help His servants and believers win the war at this critical moment. It seemed that even the Almighty Allah could only tremble in the face of the powerful Tang Empire. share.
I think back then, they were the victors. They were showing off their might on the land, running unscrupulously across the land and conquering all the lands they could see. However, time has passed, and another powerful nation has appeared, and the advanced replacement process continues. Falling behind, the strong replaced the weak, but this time it was they who were disappointed.
The route they once expanded has become their road back home. They can only cry and endure the pain in their hearts, leaving their newly established new home and returning to their hometown.
There has never been a shortage of beaten dogs in this world. The Muslims who wielded machetes and acted recklessly have become lost dogs. How can those slaves who were oppressed by them not be dissatisfied and happy?
Muslims will probably never understand why the Tang Empire was a conqueror just like them. When they arrived, they were greeted with desperate resistance and eyes full of hatred, but the Tang people became the real saviors.
The situation is getting better and better, and Du Rui's mood is also relaxing. He had never thought that the battle to destroy the country would be so easy. He originally thought that the collision between the two major powers in the world would definitely be protracted. Yes, who knew that the Arabs would be so unwilling to fight, and the Tang army almost won in one battle.
This is like a martial arts master who has been practicing in seclusion for decades. He has practiced the nine yin and nine yang and the innate skills. The Dugu Nine Swords are also as innocent as fire. However, in the end, he went to Huashan Mountain and wanted to win the first place in the world, but failed. When he found his opponent, he struck out the heart with a black tiger move. This huge contrast really made people feel a little confused.
It cannot be said that the Arabs are too weak. At this time, the Arab Empire has not yet been collectively corrupted. Their cavalry and scimitars are still famous as the strongest soldiers in the world. It is a pity that the Tang Empire they encountered was too powerful.
When cold weapons collided with hot weapons, the result was self-evident. The Arab cavalry that dominated the world failed. They ended in tragedy and were ruthlessly replaced by artillery and spears.
¡°All signs seem to indicate that this war has come to an end and Datang has become the winner, but Du Rui wants to relax but cannot.
I don¡¯t know why, but some people suddenly appeared around Du Rui during this time, including his students and his friends. They all said the same thing as Du Rui.
It¡¯s time to think about the future!
after! ?
Why should we think about the future? Du Rui knew very well that those people were either subtle or straightforward. What they wanted to express was all the same. The cunning rabbit dies, the lackeys are cooked, the birds are gone, and the good bow is hidden.
¡°It¡¯s not just Du Rui, there are too many people whose interests are tied to Du Rui. They are worried about Du Rui, and they are also worried about themselves.
Having been whispered in his ears so much, Du Rui had to think about it, not only for other people, but also for his children and grandchildren.
But I just thought about it. Du Rui¡¯s other thoughts wereHe would not touch it. Regarding his children and grandchildren, he believed that he had fulfilled his responsibilities. What happened in the future did not depend on Du Rui's arrangements, but on what they would do.
Xiao He, the Prime Minister of the Western Han Dynasty, tried his best to choose those remote areas when buying land and houses, and did not build high-rise buildings or walls. Others were very surprised, so Xiao He said to them: "If my descendants are virtuous, such a property will be in line with their wishes; if my descendants are unworthy, it will be difficult for others to appreciate such a farm and house, and it will be easier to keep it." To the descendants It is better to leave gold and silver than to leave a good name to your descendants.
In history, Xu Yougong, a judge in the Tang Dynasty, enforced the law fairly and saved many people's lives. Later, when he resigned from office and became a citizen, when his son participated in the selection of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the officials of the Ministry of Civil Affairs said: "This is Mr. Xu's son. How can we use the regular assessment to ask for him?"
In the Qing Dynasty, Xie Zhending was dismissed from office for offending He Shen and was known as the "burning car censor". Twenty years later, Xie's son became a county magistrate and went to Beijing to report on his duties. Emperor Jiaqing summoned him and asked him: "You are the 'burning car censor'" Son?" Soon, he was promoted to be the prefect of Chengdu.
Educate your children not to be too utilitarian. Yan Zitui, a great educator in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, wrote the book "Yan Family Instructions". An official once told him: "I have a son who is seventeen years old. He is very good at writing memorials. I taught him to speak Xianbei language and play the pipa. He has almost learned it. With these skills, he will serve the three ministers and nine ministers. You will be favored and have a good future.¡±
Yan was silent, and when she came back, she educated her children and said, "It's strange that this person educates his son in this way! Even if he relies on this to become a minister, I don't want you to do it."
Parents are worried that the next generation will become more and more squeamish and less able to endure hardships, and even think that the entire society is "inferior to the previous generation". In fact, most of the time, society is always moving forward, and many worries are unnecessary. of.
During the reign of Emperor Xuan of the Western Han Dynasty, Emperor Xuan valued Legalism, and the prince was gentle and fond of Confucianism and Taoism. Emperor Xuan always looked down upon the prince, and once sighed and said: "The prince is the one who messes with my family!"
Later, when the prince became emperor, he also looked down upon his own prince. Prince Liu Ao was careless and not caring enough. Emperor Yuan said bitterly: "How can anyone be a good emperor without mercy?"
Historically, when the Tang Xuanzong family was having a meal, Xuanzong asked his son Li Heng to cut cooked lamb legs. After Li Heng finished cutting, his hands were covered with oil, so he picked up a piece of cake and wiped his hands clean. Xuanzong frowned as he watched. Li Heng noticed it and quickly picked up the cake he was wiping his hands with and put it in his mouth to eat. Xuanzong was then happy and taught his son, "You should cherish your blessings!"
Zhang Ying, a native of the Qing Dynasty, served as prime minister in the imperial court. There was a dispute between my hometown and my neighbor over the land of the house. The neighbor occupied three feet of the Zhang family's land because of the expansion of the house. The Zhang family was not convinced and the lawsuit went to the county government. After Zhang Ying learned about this, he did not use his official authority to put pressure on the county government. Instead, he wrote a letter to his mother. The letter contained a poem: "A piece of paper is only for the wall, so why not let it be three feet tall? The Great Wall I am still here today, but I don¡¯t see Qin Shihuang back then.¡±
I advised my mother why she should go to court for three feet of land. The Great Wall is still standing today, but who still remembers the owner of the Great Wall, Qin Shi Huang? When the neighbor heard about this, he was so ashamed that he not only withdrew three feet of land, but also took the initiative to give up another three feet of land. A six-foot-wide alley was formed between the two houses, which was nicknamed "Six-foot Alley" by later generations.
Zhuge Liang wrote in "The Book of Commandments": "A gentleman's journey is to cultivate one's moral character through tranquility, and to cultivate virtue through frugality. If it is not indifferent, it will not clear its aspirations, and if it is not tranquil, it will not reach far."
Parents are role models for their children. If you want your children to be diligent, you as parents must not be lazy. If you want your children to be honest, as parents, you must not lie.
"Yan Family Instructions" says: "If the father is unkind, the son will be unfilial; if the elder brother is not a friend, the younger brother will be disrespectful; if the husband is unjust, the wife will be disobedient."
Zhu Xi, a Neo-Confucian scholar in the Southern Song Dynasty, once lamented: "As long as a family is harmonious and safe, they will feel happy even if they lack food and clothing."
Family harmony is the foundation and source of happiness in life. People who live in a family full of smoke can never be truly happy no matter how big an official they are or how much money they earn.
In the Ming Dynasty, Xu Pu, from official to first assistant, had a very good reputation. It is said that in order to cultivate his own moral character, Xu Pu established a rule since he was a child: prepare two bottles, one for black beans and one for soybeans; whenever he does a good deed, throw in a soybean; when he does a bad thing or If you have bad thoughts or say something you shouldn't say, throw in the black beans. At first there were more black beans than soybeans, but over time, soybeans far outnumbered black beans.
Lin Zexu in the Qing Dynasty had a couplet for training his children: "If my descendants are like me, what will I do with the money? If I are wise and rich, it will harm my ambition; if my descendants are not as good as me, what will I do with the money? If I are stupid and have a lot of money, it will be a loss or a loss." I hope that my children and grandchildren will be self-reliant and not be like old people.
Zheng Banqiao was one of the "Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou" in the Qing Dynasty. His educational philosophy was: "If you succeed in reading, you will become an official. This is a small matter. The first thing is to be sensible and be a good person." Bring it home, ZhengBanqiao told his younger brother that he must strictly demand that children be treated equally with the children of servants: "The children of my family are ordinary people in the world and should be cherished as usual. My son must not be allowed to abuse others."
Zeng Guofan was the leader of the Hunan Army in the late Qing Dynasty. He was in charge of four provinces, ranked as the third Duke, and was granted the title of Marquis by the prime minister. His son could be regarded as a "genuine and high-ranking son." However, neither the sons Zeng Jize nor Zeng Jihong became "yamen" and "eldest young master".
Zeng Jize was excellent in poetry, calligraphy and painting, and became a famous diplomat in the Qing Dynasty. Although Zeng Jihong unfortunately died early, he also made considerable achievements in the study of ancient arithmetic. Not only did the sons become talented, but the grandchildren also produced poets like Zeng Guangjun, and the great-grandchildren produced educators and scholars such as Zeng Baosun and Zeng Yoonong. This largely depends on how well Zeng Guofan teaches his children and "loves them in their own way."
Zeng Guofan was deeply wary of the shortcomings of the "second generation of officials" and repeatedly warned his sons sternly not to imitate evil habits: "Children from aristocratic families are most likely to be guilty of one word of luxury and the other of arrogance. The children of the capital are all bad because of arrogance and extravagance." "Two words. Children from aristocratic families are all the same as poor people in terms of clothing, food, and daily life. A commoner can become a great person; but if he is tainted with the habits of wealth and honor, it is difficult to hope for success."
When his son Zeng Jihong went to Changsha to take the exam, Zeng Guofan wrote a special letter to warn him: When going out, you must be modest and must not be arrogant, and do not visit state or county officials before the exam.
Zeng Guofan¡¯s ancestral motto: ¡°Book, vegetables, fish, pig, morning, sweep, test, treasure.¡±
? Among them, vegetables, fish, and pigs were part of life in ancient Chinese rural areas. Several other items are still of great significance today: book means reading, and reading is to understand the truth; morning means getting up early and not coveting the comfort of bed; sweeping means cleaning up and being diligent; taking exams means offering sacrifices and being filial to ancestors and parents; The treasure is to be kind to your relatives and neighbors. A person cannot be kind to himself, and a family cannot be kind to its own family. Getting along with others happily is the most precious thing at home.
Zeng Guofan summed up an "eight books" theory in educating his children: reading is based on exegesis, which means reading honestly and not being slippery; writing poetry is based on tone, and poetry does not require fancy poetry; serving elders is required to give way. He is based on happiness; keeping in good health is based on abstaining from anger; establishing himself is based on integrity; running a household is based on diligence; serving as an official is based on not loving money; marching is based on not disturbing the people. These "eight books" can be said to include Zeng Guofan's experience in studying and studying, as well as his experience in life.
When it comes to educating his children, Du Rui believes that he has fulfilled his responsibilities as a father, and with his family wealth, as the richest man in the Tang Dynasty, Du Rui is as wealthy as anyone in the country, so he can naturally provide his children with food and clothing.
Those people wanted to persuade him again, but Du Rui didn't take it seriously at all. He talked too much, but it seemed as if they had different intentions, so he had no choice but to keep silent.
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After five days of rest in Damascus, Du Rui gave an order, and the Tang army moved again. In order to achieve the greatest deterrent effect, naturally all the best troops came out, with bright armor and murderous intent. They were shocked. Whether they were Arabs or natives, they had never seen such an elite army in their lives. Even the Arab armies that were good at fighting were not so impressive.
This was tantamount to a shot in the arm, which soon strengthened the confidence of the originally hesitant natives. The storm of resistance became stronger and stronger. There were voices of resistance everywhere in the Arab Empire. The local garrison was attacked, and the Arabs were Expelled, the flames of war burned throughout every corner of the empire.
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The Tang army attacked from all sides, constantly consolidating its results, just like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves. It was extremely smooth and encountered no decent resistance. Occasionally, some unsighted remnants of the Arab Empire came to stop the Tang army, but they were all chopped into pieces by the Tang army.
Half a month later, the Tang army began to move south towards the Arabian Peninsula. At this time, the originally huge Arab Empire's sphere of influence had shrunk to the point where it was only limited to the Arabian Peninsula when they founded the country.
Seeing that victory was in sight, everyone in the Tang army looked forward to rushing to Medina immediately, taking Medina in one go, and destroying the Arab Empire. Not only the Tang army thought so, but also the slaves who revolted and rioted also expected this. As long as the Arab Empire lasts, their hearts will never be at peace. The bloody feud will always be engraved in their hearts and cannot be resolved.
However, when the Tang army marched only a hundred miles to Medina, and could completely destroy this huge empire as long as they advanced, Du Rui made an unexpected decision. He actually ordered the Tang army to stop advancing, and just before leaving, Du Rui made an unexpected decision. Encamped in the Hundred Miles of Medina.
Hundreds of thousands of Tang troops plus hundreds of thousands of rebel troops who had taken refuge set up camp.?, stretching for more than hundreds of miles, there are tents one after another, and you can't see the end at a glance. There are no one knows how many there are.
"Du Rui's order was too difficult for people to understand. The generals were full of confusion. As soon as they made arrangements for the camp, they rushed to see Du Rui to find out.
"Commander, why do you want to stop advancing? We are only a hundred miles away from Medina. A hundred miles away. The cavalry can arrive in just three or two hours."
"All the main forces of Da Shi Dog have been annihilated by our army. Medina is now an empty city. As long as we arrive, we will be able to capture it in one go. If we capture Medina, Da Shi Dog will surely perish. We will have established an unparalleled Wonderful feat."
This is because Du Rui's prestige is very high. Otherwise, these arrogant soldiers will definitely blame Du Rui and even curse him out loud.
When Du Rui saw this, he also knew that it would not work if he did not explain it to the generals today. He waved his hand to stop the generals from making noise and said: "You are thinking about how to capture Medina as quickly as possible, while we are thinking about the overall situation. Medina is the capital of Dashi, the birthplace of the Dashi empire. Even the body of their prophet Muhammad is buried here. Apart from Mecca, Medina is the most sacred place in Dashi. If we can capture If we go to Medina, we can destroy Dashi. But, have you ever thought about another question? Dashi has been established for decades, and its foundation is not shallow. There must be many residual forces in various places. This will create a good foundation for our pursuit and suppression in the future. It will cause endless trouble. What I mean is that we postpone the attack on Medina to allow Yezid I to have time to mobilize troops. It is best to mobilize all the remaining troops of Dashi in various places so that we can complete our work. One battle.¡±
"The commander is preparing to surround the place for reinforcements!" As soon as Du Rui finished speaking, Su Linlian shouted in surprise.
Among the generals, Su Lin was the most eager to destroy the Arab Empire. He wanted to avenge all Muslims.
But obviously, Du Rui's decision was the most appropriate. To annihilate all the forces of the Arab Empire in Medina, then, when the Tang Dynasty takes over the old forces of the Arab Empire, it will be much easier. Worry, there is another riot here, another rebellion there.
The Arab Empire is not small. If the remaining forces stay here and the Tang army divides its forces to pursue them, how much trouble will it cause? It's definitely a huge problem. If Yezid I were allowed to mobilize them to Medina, and the Tang army could annihilate them in one battle, it would be of great benefit to the future rule of the Tang Dynasty here.
Medina, when Ye Zide I learned that the Tang army had stopped advancing, he was also surprised: "What? The Tang people stopped advancing?"
Ye Zide I looked surprised and unbelievable. Now the Tang army is only a hundred miles away from Medina. With the speed of the cavalry, it can arrive in only three or two hours. Medina now only has 30,000 to 40,000 people. Most of the garrison strength and the reinforcements he mobilized were still on the way. He thought that Medina must be lost, and he was already prepared to continue to escape. However, he did not expect that the Tang army stopped advancing.
"It must be the great Allah protecting us."
"The people of Tang Dynasty are powerful and their desire to destroy us is not dead. The Almighty God must be protecting us! Caliph! Now we must mobilize all the troops to come to Medina and carry out jihad in order to protect Medina."
The Arab nobles who followed Yazid I to Medina started shouting excitedly, as if God had really sent down a halo of excitement.
Yazid I ignored the excited nobles and frowned. Although he was a loyal believer, he did not believe that it was really God who had sent a miracle to protect them. If God really wanted to protect them, His servants would no longer pretend to be deaf and dumb when they were in Damascus.
There must be a conspiracy!
Ye Qide I was also an excellent strategist. He could guess Du Rui's thoughts after just a moment's thought.
"It's really vicious!"
Ye Zide I gritted his teeth and muttered fiercely. He had already guessed Du Rui's plan. He clearly wanted to finish his work in one battle!
Du Rui had no intention of concealing his intentions at all. This was a conspiracy. Even if Ye Qide I knew that this was Du Rui's plan, he had to fall into it. He had given up on Damascus and could never do it again. Give up Medina?
"Issue an order to the garrison in various places to march towards Medina. The Arab Empire has reached the last moment of life and death. The most loyal believers of Allah, the time has come to carry out jihad!"
Yazid I did not share his worries with those stupid Arab nobles, but directly issued an order. For a time, the remaining Arab Empire soldiers and horses in various places rushed to Medina, and the Arabs concentrated here The number of imperial troops increased, and finally reached one million. This was already the last military force of the Arab Empire.?, by gathering all these armies, it can basically be said that they have given up all their territory except the Arabian Peninsula.
Millions of people gathered in Medina. It was so spectacular. When I stood on the top of the city and looked around, I saw a sea of ??people. I don¡¯t know how many there were. However, Ye Zide I could not feel relaxed. He knew very well that if this battle If they lose, Muslims will completely lose their foothold in this world. They can only pray silently in their hearts: "Great Allah, your servants are extremely loyal. They came here for jihad. Please protect us in this battle." We must defeat the Tang people! We must kill all the Tang people without leaving any trace behind! Restore your glory in the world!"
Those Arab nobles were very excited. Seeing so many troops surrounding the city of Medina, they suddenly felt emboldened and advised Yazid I one after another to take the initiative to defeat the Tang army.
However, what they didn't expect was that at the same time in Du Rui's command, the generals of the Tang Army did not pay attention to the millions of Arabs. In the eyes of the generals of the Tang Army, they were just a bunch of rabble. , they are just cats and dogs, just waiting for them to come and slaughter them.
"Those big food dogs must be laughing. They are laughing at the fact that they have so many troops, millions of them. However, how do they know that they are just a bunch of ragtag troops with no fighting power at all."
"These troops have been beaten to the point of losing their temper a long time ago. It's a shame that those idiots still regard these rabble as saviors. They really think that the Arabs are still the invincible elites who dominate the world!"
Although the number of troops who rushed to Medina was large, their combat effectiveness was not significant at all. The most elite Mamluk cavalry had been killed completely under the city of Damascus. These troops were frightened by the Tang army alone. , what did they use to fight the Tang army?
The Tang army was well-trained and well-equipped. It could be said that it was armed to the teeth. How could the Arabs compare?
Moreover, how many real warriors are there among the million-strong Arab army? Most of them are just makeshift believers without sophisticated equipment or rigorous training. If they go to the battlefield, they are just a group of lambs waiting to be slaughtered. .
"Among the millions of people, there are only two or three hundred thousand people who can fight. It is really foolish to think that they want to fight us with just these small forces."
"Commander! Give the order! This may be our last battle, let the brothers fight again!"
The generals shouted one after another. Everyone was eager to fight and wanted to lead the charge now. They were all eye-catching people and could see clearly. Everyone knew that this was their last stop and they were defeated. Arabs, in this world, the Tang Empire no longer has any enemies.
What will the soldiers do then? Although the swords and guns are stored in the warehouse and the horses are released in Nanshan, it is not enough, but it is basically impossible to win such a big battle again.
Once soldiers leave the battlefield, what else can they do? Even before they take off their uniform, they already feel at a loss.
Listening to the generals asking for battle, Du Rui was also thinking in his mind that with the strength of the Arab Empire, the millions of troops gathered outside Medina should be their entire strength.
Du Rui waved his hand to silence the generals and said: "Everyone! The fighter plane is mature."
When the generals heard this, they suddenly felt happy. They had been waiting for this day for a long time. Although they also met the million-strong army of the Arab Empire in Damascus, this feeling was different. After Damascus was captured, they could The Arab Empire suffered a lot, but if Medina was captured, the Arab Empire would be destroyed!
"This is our last battle!" Du Rui's next words set the tone for this battle.
Yezid I has concentrated all the forces he can mobilize in Medina. After this battle, there will be no more big wars. The rest is to clean up the work.
"You are all our distinguished generals of the Tang Dynasty. Most of you have followed me in expeditions east to west, south and north. This battle is my last battle, and it is also the last battle for most of you. From now on The Tang Dynasty will never have an opponent in the whole world. It is easy to win this battle, but we must show our prestige and shock the hearts of all foreign races, so that from now on, they will never forget our battle even in their dreams. Magnificent!"
As he spoke, Du Rui stood up abruptly, his eyes radiating with light, like an ancient ferocious beast, which was very terrifying.
This is the last battle. After this battle, the Tang army will not fight any more big battles. Therefore, it must show its prestige and let all the foreign races in the world know that the Tang Empire is not easy to mess with. As long as the foreign races are frightened, Then, their expressions will change when they talk about it, and they will no longer dare to have any different intentions.Only then can you achieve complete stability.
"I obey the commander-in-chief's order!" The generals also stood up one after another, held their heads and chests high, and loudly accepted the order.
Next, Du Rui began to arrange his troops. Under the command of Du Rui, the Tang army broke out of camp and went straight to the city of Medina. Only three hours later, the Tang army arrived at the city of Medina. With Du Rui's shout Under the order, the Tang army surrounded Medina.
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Just when the Tang army rushed to the city of Medina, thousands of miles away in Constantinople, Leo III gathered all his generals to discuss where the Byzantine Empire should go next.
Leo III would never have thought that the powerful Arab Empire would be so vulnerable to the Tang army's offensive. In a few days, the Tang army reached Damascus, and then it took a day to capture that city. City.
"Let's talk about it! What should we do?"
Leo III had a sad face. He almost regretted it to death. He regretted that he was so hot-headed that he failed to resist the temptation and actually betrayed the Tang Empire.
Now that the Tang army on the Western Expedition is almost destroying the Arab Empire, Leo III will not be so naive as to think that the Tang Dynasty will let him, a treacherous person, go.
The Egyptian army has approached the Byzantine Syrian border. Although it has not launched an attack, it has been preparing its troops all day long and can drive them out of Syria again at any time.
In the Mediterranean, the Tang troops stationed in Cyprus and Crete became increasingly tough. After receiving the assistance of the Tang army in Alexandria, they not only broke through the blockade of the Byzantine navy, but also repeatedly carried out provocations and may cooperate with the army at any time. , blockade Constantinople.
All this is now caused by Leo III, because his momentary greed provoked a more powerful enemy for the Byzantine Empire than the Arab Empire.
Everyone was speechless for a while, but finally Agostino, the old general, broke the silence: "Your Majesty the Emperor! We~~~~~ are no match for the Tang Empire!"
Leo III frowned after hearing this. Although he was dissatisfied with Agostino's behavior of inflating other people's ambitions and destroying his own prestige, he had to admit that Agostino was right. The Byzantine Empire was indeed not the Tang Dynasty. Rivals of the Empire.
"Of course I know, but the question now is, what should we do to eliminate the Tang people's hatred for us!"
Agostino frowned and thought for a while, then said: "Your Majesty the Emperor! There are only two ways before us now. One is to send reinforcements to help Yezid I and defeat the Tang army. The other is~ ~~~~~It¡¯s time for us to make a new choice!¡±
Choose again?
There is no doubt that Agostino means to return to the Tang Empire, but the question is, will the Tang Empire believe it? More importantly, if the Arab Empire was allowed to perish, could the Byzantine Empire survive alone?
Leo III hesitated for a while and said: "If we send reinforcements, is it possible to win!?"
Agostino said: "I can only say that the chance is very small, and I don't think the nobles and people will support us in using force against the Tang army. Over the years, merchants have earned countless wealth from trade with the Tang people. The nobles are also enjoying the luxuries imported from the Tang Dynasty, and even the common people are proud to learn Chinese. If you let them fight the Tang army, I don¡¯t think they will be willing!"
Leo III also knew this, which made him feel helpless. Over the years, the Tang Empire's influence on the Byzantine Empire was too great, large enough to penetrate into all classes.
"Can we only choose the second path?"
Agostino nodded and said: "Yes! Your Majesty, we have no choice. In order to make the Tang Empire trust us as a friend again, Your Majesty, I think it is time to declare war on the Arab Empire and retake us." of Jerusalem!¡±
Jerusalem!
The Holy Land of Christianity!
I have to admit that when Leo III heard about Jerusalem, he was tempted again.
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Medina was once the first capital of the Arab Empire. After so many years of operation, the city covers an area of ??dozens of miles and is very majestic.
The Prophet Muhammad prospered here and founded the Arab Empire. His body is also buried here. This was once the most sacred place in the hearts of Muslims in the world besides Mecca, a place of peace and tranquility. But today this huge city, It was the last moment, and even the air was filled with chills.
Ye Zide I was standing in the cityAbove, looking at the swarming Tang troops, his expression turned cold. He knew very well that the last moment had come. If he won, he would be the savior of the Islamic world, but if he lost~~~~~~~
Yezid I no longer dared to think about it. It was hard for him to imagine what kind of blow it would be to Muslims once the efforts of several generations were in vain.
Some of the Arab armies outside the city were remnants of forces that had withdrawn in a hurry, while others were elite, with a mixed mix of good and bad. The most elite was the Imperial Guard Corps of Ye Zide I, but compared with the Tang Army, there was still a big gap.
The Tang army did not launch an attack immediately, but allowed the Arab armies to form a formation, because if the Tang army wanted to shock the world in this battle, it would have to form a formation of the Arab emperors, defeat them when their combat power was at its peak, and massacre them. , only in this way can the shock and deterrence be maximized.
Of course, the disadvantage of doing this is that Tang Jun has to pay a high price, but this is a price that must be paid. If you don¡¯t pay the price now, you will pay more later.
The artillery was once again pushed to the front of the formation, more than the last time in Damascus. They were lined up in front of the Tang army's formation, densely packed, and the black muzzles were like the devil's mouth, ready to harvest the lives of the enemy. .
"What is that?" Although Ye Zide I knew something about the Tang Dynasty, how could he recognize the artillery? Then his mind changed and he guessed that this was the one that killed Khalid's army under the city of Damascus. mysterious weapon.
Is this a mysterious weapon that can fire thunder?
Yezid I suddenly shuddered. He did not witness the massacre outside Damascus, but he could hear the rumbling thunder.
"Send the order! Let the formation be looser!"
The Arab general on the side couldn't help but feel confused after hearing this, and said: "Honorable Caliph! If the soldiers' formations are spread out, we will not be able to use the strength of our army at all!"
When the Arab army fought, although they did not pay attention to tight formations like the Romans, if the formation was loosened, when they charged, both the overall frontal attack power and the defensive capabilities of individual soldiers would be greatly improved. reduce.
Ye Zide I shouted anxiously: "Convey my order, general! Who gave you the right to question my decision."
When the Arab general heard this, he was shocked and did not dare to speak anymore, so he hurriedly issued the order.
Yezid I clenched his fists tightly and looked outside the city. He was still praying silently in his heart: "Almighty Allah! Please send a miracle and bless your most loyal servant, so that we can win this victory." Victory in this war gives us the opportunity to spread your glory to every corner of the world!"
"It's a pity that Ye Zide I's prayers have no effect. The sky is still gloomy, and the Tang army on the opposite side is ready for battle.
Du Rui looked at the Arab army that had just formed its formation. It suddenly changed its formation and the formation became loose. He couldn't help but smile and said: "This Yazid I is quite capable and knows how to defend against our army's artillery attack. But if he thinks that our army can only achieve victory by relying on the power of artillery, he is totally wrong!"
Du Xuexian ran over at this moment, gave a military salute to Du Rui, and said: "Commander! The artillery team is ready!"
Du Rui nodded and said: "Okay! Let's start! Let's use this cannon to bombard us and send the Arab Empire away!" - Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report
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