Chapter 1424 Forging swords into plowshares and returning to the Han Dynasty
As soon as Amy opened her mouth, Xiaobai yelled back, and Amy quickly covered her mouth to laugh.
Amy does this trick every time she comes home. She originally thought her mother didn't know, but now she seems to be just pretending not to know.
Amy secretly looked at her father. At this time, Ji Dongqing was also suppressing a smile, thinking that you guys were all created or raised by others, and you still want to play tricks with others? When you grow up, it will be the same.
Going west along the Hexi Corridor, the climate became increasingly harsh. Even Amy and the two cubs had to drink three bottles of water every day in the later stages.
Despite this, the little guys still had a great time. When they got off the car, no one could be seen. Behind them, Xiaobai chased after them with a white light.
Sandboarding in the desert and exploring various historical sites, Ji Dongqing saw the splendor of the western region for the first time.
To describe it in one word is 'beautiful!'
More words to describe it would be 'so beautiful!'
The murals in Dunhuang are under repair all the time. Chen Qifeng knew people here, and several caves that were closed were also opened by the other party. Ji Dongqing was able to feast his eyes on them.
The exquisite settlement murals are the most eye-catching among them. In the front are soldiers lifting various grains into the air, followed by scenes of soldiers driving livestock to plow the fields.
Ji Dongqing held Amy in his arms and introduced the sequence to Amy while watching, looking very seductive.
"You're just talking nonsense if you don't understand. Our ancient sages did things from right to left, plowing first and then harvesting. Alas, it's terrible to be uneducated!"
Watching Ji Dongqing give his daughter a pseudo-science education, Xiaobai shook his head, while Ji Dongqing and Amy rolled their eyes.
"Come on, my dear, let's go over there! Let's see how your mother, who is such a badass, handles her!"
"That's right, just study more. It is a virtue for a woman to have no talent. The ancients did not deceive me!"
Looking at Xiaobai's self-satisfied side, Amy and Ji Dongqing sang together, while Ji Man and Ji Cang watched and snickered.
The entire Dunhuang murals show the glorious history of the Han Dynasty and subsequent dynasties in their exploration of the Western Regions and the Hexi Corridor, including business, settlement, and various diplomatic events.
Overall, this is a living history book that is more intuitive than any written text.
Although Ji Dongqing and Amy were stubborn, it was Xiaobai's task to finally introduce the entire history of Dunhuang and the recorded history of China. Even Zhai Yun was amazed. Zhai Yun didn't know about many events, let alone talk about them.
"The reason why our nation is called Han, not Qin, is because of the Hexi Corridor! We accumulated wealth through the three dynasties of Emperor Gaozu, Emperor Wen of Han, and Emperor Jing of Han! The treasury of the Han Dynasty was full, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent Zhang Qian as an envoy to the Western Regions for thirteen years! Then he led him
I returned to the Hexi map and finally sent an overwhelming army to get through this place!"
"The land in Hexi has a bad climate except along the lines of Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang! Even though there were dense trees and rich vegetation here back then!"
"General Zhao Chongguo of the Han Dynasty suggested that Emperor Zhao and Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty increase the number of camps to solidify the frontier! The two emperors adopted the general's suggestion. From then on, the countries in the Western Regions truly began to return to the Central Plains Dynasty!"
"The Han Dynasty raised its long sword and fought with the Xiongnu tribes for almost a hundred years. In the end, all it got was an empty treasury and all the wealth in the world! Only later came Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty. During the period of Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty, they vigorously developed border reclamation and turned swords into plowshares.
!The Huns were completely defeated!"
"Along the settlements in the Hexi Corridor, the Han Dynasty built countless large granaries, inns, and post offices (equivalent to the current postal system of the state)! From then on, missions from the Western Regions continued to enter the Han Dynasty along this line.
The capital is Chang'an, and Luoyang is to the east! Merchants from the Central Plains Dynasty brought silk, tea, and porcelain to the farthest Wusun Kingdom (now the Ili Valley), and even further west to Samarkand and Iran (ancient Persia)!"
"Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty opened up the situation, but in the end, the Western Regions were incorporated into the Central Plains Dynasty by economic means, and farming and turning swords into plowshares! Our country, New China, has regained the wisdom of the ancients! The general returned to the homeland of the Han nation with a pickaxe on his back!
Wusun back then was the current Ili Valley area!"
"The emperor's sister of the Han Dynasty, Princess Jieyou, married here, and her son is the king of the Wusun Kingdom! Since then, all dynasties have not given up their right to own this land, until now!"
Pointing to the scene of the envoys on the mural, Xiaobai handed the child to Battelle and a few people, and introduced it to a group of people from the beginning. The staff on the side felt ashamed, because in the past, these people only mechanically recited the information about Dunhuang and the Hexi Corridor.
everything.
After all, it was just for a living. After Ji Baihe's introduction, a sense of pride about the Han nation arose in several people's hearts.
As he traveled more and more, some thoughts in Ji Dongqing's mind became more and more intense, especially when he thought of the girl who sold him fruit, Ji Dongqing could never forget the look in her eyes.
According to Ji Dongqing's understanding, the other party is a brother and sister at home, just like his sister took him with him when he was a child.
My parents are working in other places, and my sister is mainly responsible for managing the fields at home. During busy farming periods, the teacher will help each other with the students.
According to Zhai Yun's investigation, the little girl's family was preparing to build a house, and when she came home she was making bricks! Her younger brother needed to study, and the parents worked hard to send the little girl to a high school further away.
"Dongqing, let's go to the nearby town to rest. The convoy should follow me closely!"
Today, according to the order of the convoy, Liu Jie was responsible for leading the way. Ji Dongqing did not doubt that he was there, and the convoy drove directly to the fork in the road.
Not long after, a small town appeared in front of everyone. A row of cars were parked there. Ji Dongqing smiled as he looked at the person coming out.
"Dongqing, you are welcome to travel here! This was not arranged in advance. I knew that Xiaojie and you were traveling here, so I called Xiaojie without permission and asked Xiaojie to bring you here. Don't be offended, I am just a simple landlord.
friendship..."
Ji Dongqing still doesn't know the name of Liu Jie's relative, and of course he doesn't bother to know.
It's just to attract some investment or start a project, or to introduce something. When the company reaches a certain level, Ji Dongqing is used to it.
They held each other's hands tightly, and there were a lot of polite words in official circles.
Liu Jie didn't care at all. He shook hands with several local officials, and then a group of people started eating.
A large area of ten cars was full, and the local officials became the foil at this time. There were no luxurious meals, but local dishes. They could see that they were paying attention.
"Uncle, if you asked us to come down halfway, something must have happened. Tell me, if we can do it, we will definitely do it!"
After taking a sip of local tea, Ji Dongqing asked Liu Jie's relatives about half-full food, and they nodded.
Chapter completed!