The struggle of the reborn prince

In the [-]th century AD, with the birth and spread of Islam, the Arab-Islamic culture emerged. In a short period of time, the Arabs were gathered together, endowed with magical powers, and allowed them to go out of the Arabian Peninsula and establish a vast territory. Arab Empire.In the process of expanding their borders, the Arabs grew rapidly from a backward nomadic nation to a nation that held the torch of civilization throughout the Middle Ages.

Furthermore, many areas within the territory of the Arab Empire were advanced areas of ancient civilizations, enabling the Arabs to extensively inherit the rich cultural achievements of different nations.With a mind that embraces all rivers and rivers, the Arabs inherited the past and the future between ancient Greek and Roman culture and modern Western culture, and acted as a medium in the blending of Eastern and Western civilizations. In the long-term development, the Greek culture, Persian culture, Indian culture and Arab culture in the empire The gradual fusion of cultures.

The emergence of culture first benefited from the importance and promotion of culture by the caliphs of all dynasties.In order to ensure the prosperity and consolidation of the country, they attached great importance to the absorption of advanced culture, and put forward the maxim that "the most beautiful ornament of man is knowledge".On the one hand, the Caliphs of the Arab Empire organized forces to vigorously translate and study the cultural classics of ancient Greece, Persia and India; various fields of natural sciences.

During the Abbasid dynasty, the caliphs also established a large-scale translation and research institution in Baghdad, called the "Palace of Wisdom".These efforts created the spirit of learning, advocating education and academics among the Middle Ages Arabs, and brought about the prosperity and development of culture.After the continuous development of the Umayyad, Abbasid, Fatima, and post-Umayyad dynasties in Spain, Arab culture tends to mature. Outstanding achievements in many fields such as science.A large number of outstanding thinkers, scientists, and writers have emerged, and they have reached the forefront of the world.

During the prosperous period of Arab culture, cultural centers such as Baghdad in today's Iraq were formed.Baghdad is located in the middle reaches of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, one of the cradles of human civilization, and its geographical location is very ideal.It is not only the capital of the Arab Empire, a famous city of Islam, but also the center of economy, trade, culture, and transportation in West Asia and the Middle East. Civilization also spread from here to the east...

As a latecomer, Zhao Tun knew very well that there was also a civilized world in the west of the Song Empire.However, because the Central Plains dynasties of the past dynasties were self-proclaimed and believed that they were the center of the world, they had always held a repelling attitude towards external civilizations and called them "barbarians".This kind of view naturally makes them refuse to accept external civilizations, but regards what they have learned as orthodoxy, so although they do business with the West.However, they remain vigilant against the entry of their culture.

After the rise of imperial examinations, Confucianism occupied a dominant position, and natural sciences became "variety arts". Naturally, cultural people would not spend time and energy on these trivial skills, and those who studied and researched became an alternative.Even if it is used, it is just to use it to measure the calendar and predict bad luck.It is difficult to make great achievements and breakthroughs in the treatment of diseases, and the craftsmen who are practitioners are also listed as pariahs. It is difficult to summarize and promote their achievements. Often people die and lose their art, which cannot be passed on to future generations. .

Zhao Tong knew that the driving force behind historical progress was not those beautiful paintings and poems, but the natural sciences that had always been underestimated by Central Plains culture.Since he came to this era, he has tried to change this situation. He established a technical school in his village to train craftsmen, and encouraged the craftsmen in the workshop to work hard to innovate; Establish a research institute in 'Gen Yue'.And teach them some of the knowledge I learned in my previous life to make up for the lack in this area and promote the development of natural science.

But Zhao Tun was not a natural genius who was proficient in everything in his previous life after all, and he was powerless to do many things, which reminded him.The one that I have coveted for a long time is far away in the western civilized world. It is easier and quicker to "bring the doctrine" than to study hard.It is also necessary to use the excuse of punishing the Seljuk Empire for obstructing trade, otherwise, to plunder foreign cultures and travel thousands of miles across the sea, those "old antiques" will really call him militaristic.

Of course, Zhao Tong does not rule out that he wants to see if the world is really as mysterious and prosperous as described in "Arabian Nights", to experience the ancient exotic customs, and to meet Ali Baba while walking on the streets of Baghdad , leave the inscriptions of "visit here" on the gates of palaces and great mosques, listen to the teachings of those sages in person, select some of your works in the "Palace of Wisdom" and bring them back to China, and then lead them to What a wonderful thing it would be for Da Song to come to study and preach!

But my good wishes were ruined by those hateful bureaucrats in the DPRK, so Zhao Tun had to give up this rare opportunity, and could only select some elites from the 'Gen Garden' to form a task force to realize himself. wishes.Some of them are proficient in the language and writing of the Arabic region, and are familiar with the geography and culture of the countries here; some are responsible for finding livestock, crops, fruits and vegetables, and collecting various seeds; ; Of course, there are also intelligence personnel who collect information and special talents who are skilled in combat, good at sliding doors and picking locks, kidnapping and beating sap!

Zhao Tong's plan wiped out all the doctors, alchemists, craftsmen, well-known scholars who are proficient in arithmetic, astronomy, geography, and talents in language and writing in Baghdad. "Please" come to Song Dynasty, and books are another looted The goal, which is the inheritance tool of knowledge, must not be let go.Zhao Tong intends to use their knowledge to promote the technological level of the Song Dynasty. As for those religious figures, kings and officials, they are not interested at all. They should keep them at home and harm themselves. It is better not to come to the Song Dynasty to grab the territory...

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"Marshal, Your Majesty means that the value of these scholars and craftsmen is much higher than that of gold, silver and property. If we send troops into the city now, they may die in the war or hide, which will bring us a lot of money. How about luring them out and capturing them first, and using this to divide and disintegrate their internal forces!" Chen Gu briefly explained the emperor's meaning to the two marshals, saying that he was powerful, not because of himself Holding a gold medal and taking advantage of the situation to overwhelm others.

"Hey, thanks to Chen Fucheng's reminder, otherwise it will be a big mistake, but please explain clearly how to proceed!" Cheng Xishou said with a sigh, it seems that the emperor still sees the future.As an old sailor, he has a deep understanding of the role of talents. From the earliest small merchant ships armed with double guns to the current giant warships equipped with hundreds of cannons, it is all thanks to those craftsmen, and every progress is indispensable. The whimsy of those in Gen Garden'.

"Hehe, the commander still remembers how the Jurchens used to besiege our Bianjing city and disarmed the people in the city step by step, and was able to enter the city without bloodshed. , the officials, workers and artisans took it away!" Chen Gu said with a smile.

"Oh, Chen Fucheng is so smart, he forgot this ready-made method!" Ma Wei and the others were all unlucky with the emperor, and they all left the city of Bianjing. The matter of the day, the Jurchen's tricks.

"Things are so impermanent. Back then, I hated the Jurchens' method of breaking the capital and looting our Song Dynasty, but today we have to pick it up and use it on the big cannibal!" Cheng Xishou said with a wry smile.

"Don't think too much, commander. The emperor once said that in this world, the strong are respected. As long as you win, no one will feel wrong because of the way you use. Complaining is just a helpless "shen yin" of the loser!" Ma Wei said...

The next day, Song Jun shot a letter to the inner city of Baghdad, saying: God has the virtue of being good at life. Scholars, craftsmen, doctors and alchemists in the city can leave at sunset with their belongings and family members. The heavenly soldiers guarantee their safety. encroach on its property.In addition, when the heavenly soldiers enter the city, those who resist will be killed without mercy, and those who surrender will be innocent, and they can leave the city after sunrise tomorrow!

At sunset, Song Jun opened the west gate, but no one knew whether it was true or not and dared not go forward rashly, until someone bravely tried to walk towards the city gate, Song Jun did not stop them and let them leave.Seeing that someone escaped safely, people rushed out of the city gate in groups of three and four, and these people also left.Seeing that the enemy kept their promises, more people rushed out of the city gate in batches, but outside the west gate was a big river, the upstream and downstream were blocked, and the only way to leave was by boat.

Song Jun was very thoughtful and prepared boats for those who left the city, but they had to be censored if they wanted to get on the boat.The eyes of those responsible for the inspection were very vicious. Many people who pretended to be scholars were pulled out from the crowd. Ordinary people’s property was confiscated and beaten before being sent back to the city. Those who were officials, priests, etc. were concentrated sent to the barracks.Those who pass the review can board the ship in batches and leave after registering their names and expertise!

"Chen Fucheng, how can you tell at a glance who is a real scholar and who is a fake?" Ma Wei was very curious about Chen Gu's methods, and asked in a low voice.

"Hehe, it's very simple. Those who carry books and tools with them are the people we want. They are their most precious possessions and tools for making a living; as for those luggage full of gold and silver, they are naturally counterfeit goods that fish in troubled waters and want to get out. Already." Chen Gu laughed.

"I'm afraid these people who got on the boat will never come back again?" Ma Wei asked knowingly with a sigh and deep sympathy.

"Hee hee, let's see if His Majesty is merciful!" Chen Gu said with a grimace...