Ji Tang

Chapter 1228 Historical moment!

Viewed from above, from west to east, from east to west.With Everlos as the center, two mighty armies are converging on each other.

The two most powerful overlords in the world have finally begun their respective journeys, but I don't know whether it will be the Great Food or the Tang Dynasty that will win.In this era of winner-take-all, losers will be despised, while winners will enjoy supreme glory.

A sturdy four-wheeled carriage moved forward slowly, guarded by knights on the left and right, and supported by armies in front and behind. The most elite army of the Tang Dynasty, except for the black armor cavalry, finally tore off its shocking veil, and will surely show it to the world. of peerless style.

Ji Song sat high on it and looked at the sky casually. The sun was shining brightly today. Although it was late autumn, it was not cold. It was a good time for autumn to be crisp and clear.

"report"

"General General, our army has detected the movement of Dashi's army, and it is less than fifty miles away from our army."

"report"

"General, General Gao has escaped from Dashi's entanglement and is moving towards us. General, please give me permission!"

"I ordered Gao Kan not to come here, but to go north immediately to flank the army!"

"promise!"

Putting down the book in his hand, Lu Dong looked to the side and praised: "How are you doing, Prime Minister, during this time?"

Lu Dongzan had a complicated look on his face and said in a low voice: "General, I am worried about you. Eat well and sleep well!"

As if he didn't hear the resentment in his words, he just smiled and said: "This battle was a contest between the two empires at that time, and also a contest between Eastern and Western civilizations. Tubo is located to the west of Congling, and it can also be regarded as the center of the East. The country, both in appearance and customs, is deeply influenced by the Central Plains. Dashi is too powerful. Once it is ruled by it, it will be unclear whether Tubo is still Tubo."

"Think about the Nine Kingdoms of Zhaowu today, and then think about Persia, Khorasan and Tochara now. I won't say much about the rest. I believe that with the wisdom of the Prime Minister, he should understand that once the Great Eclipse wins, not only The Tang Dynasty and Tubo will inevitably be swallowed up by it. When the time comes, their ancestral temples and traditions will be destroyed, they just don’t know."

"I know what to do!"

Lu Dongzan snorted and said: "Don't worry, I, Lu Dongzan, haven't reached the age of being an old fool yet. I just hope that you keep your word, otherwise even if you risk your life not to do it, Datang will not be able to live well!"

"Well, it better be so!"

"I, Ji Song, keep my word. I have never broken my promise to anyone since I became an official. You can rest assured on this. You can't get what you deserve from Tubo, and you can't get what you shouldn't. You have been deeply influenced by the Tang Dynasty, and you should understand that at this time The Tang Dynasty is different from the previous dynasties. There is endless food and endless talents. As long as the internal forces are unwilling, even if the battle is lost, they can quickly come back."

"You should understand what kind of existence such a Tang Dynasty is. To put it shamelessly, as long as I am here, Datang City can afford to lose."

Although Lu Dongzan didn't say it, he had to admit the fact that the current Tang Dynasty frightened him.A country that has no worries about food and clothing also has the most splendid civilization in the world.

As Ji Song said, as long as there is no internal chaos in the Tang Dynasty, no one can do anything to him and it will only become stronger and stronger.

The Central Plains were so lucky, and the Tang Dynasty was also so lucky. They actually got high-yielding and improved varieties, and there were even three types.He didn't know where the limits of an empire that completely provided food and drink for the people would be in the future, but he couldn't deny that they couldn't see it now.

After saying that, Ji Song looked solemn: "Lu Dongzan listens to the order!"

"Lu Dongzan is here!"

"You are now ordered to be the vanguard of the army. Ji Qing will follow you. Don't go to Dashi and look down on us!"

"promise!"

Lu Dongzan almost jumped when he heard that he was asked to be the vanguard, but he calmed down when he heard that Ji Qing was also asked to accompany him.I thought they were going to use the Tibetan warriors as cannon fodder, but now it seems that things are a little different.

"Xue Li!"

"The end is here!"

"You lead the army as the right wing of the army, and then act according to my orders. Without an order, you are not allowed to move even if the enemy comes to kill me."

"promise!"

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Soon, after a short distance of fifty miles, the two armies finally met at noon on the third day.

One side was in black clothes and black armor, and it was a dense mass of darkness. Although the military formation was not as uniform as the other side, it still exuded an astonishing momentum. Birds disappeared, and everything was silent, as if they were suffocated by the pressure.

On the other side, flags were fluttering, and hundreds of thousands of people were silent. Only the roar of the strong wind roared in everyone's ears.

Silent, silent Ling Ran felt frightened and trembled!
Ji Song drew out his horizontal sword, made a clanging sound, and pointed diagonally forward.Roared: "Datang!"

"Wan Sheng!"

"Wan Sheng!"

"Wan Sheng!"

"kill!"

"kill!"

"kill!"

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"Appreciate~"

"Sorry~"

Seldler tightened the reins of his horse, and when the Tang army shouted, his own horse was so startled that it retreated.He looked at the Tang army in front of him with bright uniforms and neat lineups in surprise, and took a deep breath in his heart~
For the first time he hesitated about his decision, but quickly put the thought aside.

Just as he was feeling startled and doubtful, he saw the sound of horse hooves coming from ahead. The two sides were only a few miles apart, and soon he saw a horse coming this way.

The person who came was a young general, but looking at his expression, he was extremely steady, which was heartbreaking to see!

"Who is coming?"

Seeing the look in his governor's eyes, the general beside Seld shouted.

The old man didn't even look at him. He clasped his fists towards Seld and said, "My general has invited His Excellency the Governor of Dashi to gather in front of the battle. I wonder if His Excellency the Governor dares to go?"

The person who came had an arrogant look on his face, as if he was looking down on someone, which made the general of the Dashi side furious!
Reaching out to stop his family's incompetent rage, Selder said expressionlessly: "Why don't you dare? He, Ji Songyi, is disabled and dares to gather in front of the battle. Why don't I, Selder, dare to go?"

Without looking at the angry expression on the young general's face, he said directly: "Tell me the rules and get out!"

The young general's face was red, as if he had been insulted, but he did not dare to act recklessly. He could only groan and said: "My general has said that he will lead a hundred people there. I guess the governor is not worried now, right?"

Selder ignored the other party's ridicule and just frowned: "Not just weapons?"

"Not bad!"

After pondering for a moment, Selder ignored everyone's dissuasion and said with a smile: "Tell Ji Song, I will be here shortly!"

Then he waved his hand as if to shoo away a fly: "You can get out!"

"you"

"Hahaha~"

Seeing that the other party could only be helpless and furious, the generals on the eating side burst into laughter and finally let out their bad breath! "Hmph, let's see!"

The young general looked around at everyone's faces, as if he wanted to remember each other firmly, and then said no more, and left immediately!
"Your Majesty the Governor, why do you agree to the other party's request? What's so obvious about this? Do they still want to negotiate peace? Hahaha~!"

Looking away at him, Selder just smiled and said: "He has such courage even if he is disabled. If I refuse, wouldn't it make the world laugh? In front of the two armies, they broke their promises. They lost not only the face of each country, but also He will not dare to make the world laugh."

"I will go there with only a hundred soldiers later. Remember, if there is no order, anyone who dares to act rashly will be killed when I come back!"

"We will obey the Governor's order!"

Everyone also knows that this matter is no joke. If the governor is damaged because of their impulsiveness, it will be a huge disaster!
Half an hour later, a group of troops from each of the two armies headed forward.Ji Song was sitting on an open four-wheeled chariot, with three horses pulling the chariot and being escorted by a hundred soldiers.

Xue Li was still worried, and in the end he insisted on going along despite military orders. Ji Song also knew that he had good intentions, so he agreed.

Along with them came Black Teeth Changzhi and Liu Cheng, the two most outstanding young people in the Western Expedition Army. Bringing them here this time was a way to let them see the world.

This gathering before the battle can be said to be the first meeting between the top leaders of the East and the West, which is of great significance.It is foreseeable that the values ​​​​and respective governance concepts of the East and the West will not be reflected in this meeting.

This is a collision of differences between the East and the West, and it is also a reflection of the interests and demands between the two great empires in the world. As long as you understand one or two of them, you will surely benefit from it in the future!

"Appreciate~"

"end!"

Finally, there were only a hundred people on both sides separated by less than thirty steps. Both Said and Ji Song looked at each other immediately.

Young, so young!
This was Selder's first impression of Ji Song. Although he had known that Ji Song was not very old, he was still shocked by the young man when he saw him in person.

To be number one in the Tang Empire's military at this age is simply terrifying!
The opponent was sitting on a chair with wheels on the chariot. He was not wearing armor. Instead, he was wearing a green suit, a purple jade crown, and big sleeves, exuding a scholarly spirit.

The other party looked more like a scholar than a general. Who would have thought that such a person would be the commander-in-chief of the Tang Dynasty's Western Army?
While he was observing Ji Song, Ji Song was also observing him.

This is a veteran who is nearly sixty years old, and he sees the shadow of Li Jing and Qin Qiong in him.The first impression is that it is like a big mountain.

Wearing black armor, neatly dressed, and meticulously groomed, this is an extremely self-disciplined person, Ji Song thought to himself.

"Governor Seilder, since we have met, let's be more honest. How about you and I bring three people each to set up a case and talk about it?" Ji Song said loudly.

"Teacher can't!"

Xue Li didn't expect that the teacher would have such close contact with the other party, which shocked him. He wanted to stop him, but was stopped by Ji Song.

"Don't worry, aren't you afraid of each other?"

After speaking, he looked at Seld and said with a smile, "Is that okay?"

Selder was silent. He understood that he lost in the first battle.What he lost was not other things, but his mind. For the first time, he envied Datang. There was such a person. Why wasn't he born in Dashi?

"Why not? I have been on good terms with you for a long time. Ximenguan has even made several attempts from a distance, but I haven't seen him in person yet. Please!"

Ji Song also smiled and said, "Please!"

Soon both parties brought their desks and placed them ten steps away from each other, along with fine wine and delicacies.

Ji Song and Xue Li carefully lifted off the chariot and pushed it forward, but their eyes looked at the black-toothed Changzhi behind him.I saw Black Teeth Changzhi silently retreating into the crowd, taking out a strong bow from somewhere, and waiting silently.

"You are not allowed to act without authorization. Unless the other party takes the lead, you must not take action."

How smart is Ji Song?How could you not think of Xue Li's thoughts?
"teacher"

"No need to say more!"

Xue Li was very reluctant, but under the teacher's stern eyes he could only nod in agreement.

Before arriving at the desk, Said took the lead in saluting Ji Song: "Abdullah bin Said, the governor of the Western Region, has met your Excellency!"

Ji Song cupped his fists and said with a wry smile: "I have inconvenient legs and feet and can't stand up to salute. I hope you won't be offended!"

Then he solemnly said: "The Duke of Tang Dynasty, Ji family, Ji Song, Ji Ziyi, have met Your Excellency!"

"Zi Yi?"

Said was thoughtful. He knew a little about the customs of the Tang Dynasty. After hearing this, he saluted again and said, "Zi Yi?"

Ji Song smiled and nodded: "Ziyi is my nickname. He is an extension of my name and the expectations of my elders. In the Tang Dynasty, only people who are close to each other can call each other by their nickname."

"But I can make an exception today. Although you and I have never met, we have known each other for a long time and can be considered half-friends. You can call me!"

Selder smiled: "That's my honor!"

After each introduction, everyone fell silent.Finally, it was Ji Song who broke the silence and said: "Is this a must-fight?"

Selder was stunned for a moment, then sneered: "You don't want to have peace talks, do you?"

Ji Song shook his head and said seriously: "I, Ji Song, have never made peace with anyone or begged for mercy. Although war is not what I expected, I, the Tang Dynasty, have never been afraid of war."

"The East has been inherited for thousands of years. There have been only a handful of peaceful eras in history. It can be said that [-]% of the time has been spent in war. However, the East has gradually moved from ignorance to civilization, from weakness to strength. There are sages here. The disdain for hard work also reflects ordinary people’s dislike of war. We hate war, but we have to fight all the time. We hate war, so we use war to end war.”

"You can speak fluent Chinese, which shows that you have some understanding of Eastern culture. Do you know how to write Wu?"

After hearing this, Selder dipped his hands in wine and wrote the word "武" on the table.He looked at Ji Song in confusion.

Ji Song smiled: "Martial arts, martial arts martial arts, weapons martial arts, martial arts martial arts."

"In the East, martial arts is an army and a war."

"And please see, the composition of the word "武" is composed of the word "Zhi" and the word "Ge". Ge is a long weapon similar to a spear, which was a commonly used weapon in the East for a long time."

"The two-character word "武" actually means to stop fighting. It means to stop fighting!"

Selder was shocked and said in disbelief: "I didn't expect that a simple word could have so many explanations. It's incredible!"

But then he asked in confusion: "Then what do you mean by saying so much? Since you are not here for peace talks, then why did you invite me here?"

Ji Song did not answer. Instead, he raised his wine glass and saluted the other party and said with a smile: "Please!"

Seld responded in kind!

"If nothing else, this is the first high-level meeting between our two empires, the East and the West. We have too many things to talk about. Many times conflicts are caused by misunderstanding and mutual distrust. War is not a solution to problems. The only way, other than that, we have too many doubts that require further understanding from both sides.”

"Today, in order to commemorate this great moment, please be sure to accept the meeting gift!"

clap~
After a few minor glitches, two people came out from behind.At first, Selder was full of doubts, but when he saw the person coming, he was suddenly shocked!

"Maimun? Mufti?"

"Are you still alive?"

(End of this chapter)