Chapter 170 Returning in Triumph

Chen Wanrong was passionate, but when he grabbed the pen in his hand, he couldn't help but feel troubled. He looked at Zhang and said embarrassedly, "Mr. Zhang, can you do your best?"

Before Zhang said that he could speak, Guo Qianguan laughed and said, "Military Supervisor, with Lord Zhang here, you still dare to do something? Isn't that a show of your skills?"

If you want to talk about articles, not to mention Chen Wanrong and others, just looking at the entire Tang Dynasty, there are only a few people who can stand on the same level as Zhang Wanrong. Zhang Shu waved his hand and said, "The Grand Marshal is too awarded! Literature is a minor story! Since the military supervisor looks down on me, Zhang Shuo, he will be ugly!" He grabbed the pen and slapped his wrist without thinking. He quickly wrote a memorial and handed it to Chen Wanrong and said, "Military supervisor, see if you want it?"

Chen Wanrong took it and saw that his hand shook, almost dropped the memorial to the ground. Zhang Shuo wrote the memorial, it was purely a "Ode to Cement". Cement, which was originally very ordinary in Chen Wanrong's eyes, had magical uses in his writing, as if it was the most magical thing in the world.

"If you don't read Zhang Shuo's articles, you don't know that cement has such great use!" Although Chen Wanrong is familiar with the use of cement and is well aware of the impact of cement on history in the Tang Dynasty, he still has to obey Zhang Shuo's brilliant writing.

Chen Wanrong picked up the pen and wrote the three words "Chen Wanrong" at the end, which was considered a signature. During this period of the Tang Dynasty, Chen Wanrong's calligraphy made great progress, but compared with the words Zhang said, it was a terrible sight.

However, this did not affect Chen Wanrong's mood, so he sent someone to Chang'an quickly.

Everyone joked and went to work hard again. With the busyness a while ago, although there are more business now, it is easier than before, and occasionally I can squeeze in some time to relax. Although it is busy, it is fulfilling and life is comfortable.

In a blink of an eye, ten days passed. On this day, Zhang Shuo hurried to find Chen Wanrong. As soon as he met, Zhang Shuo handed the imperial edict to Chen Wanrong and said, "Military Supervisor, this is the will given to you by the Emperor, please see."

Chen Wanrong took it and saw that the imperial edict was sealed. Zhang said that it had not been removed yet. He thought that it might be related to cement. I wonder if Ruizong had adopted my suggestion? This is a major event with a wide relationship and far-reaching influence. Chen Wanrong's heart couldn't help but pound. He opened the imperial edict in a hurry and said happily: "Your Majesty! Lord Zhang, the emperor decided to make cement. However, this matter fell on me again and asked me to rush back to Chang'an to handle this matter immediately."

Chen Wanrong was the only one who could do chemical engineering in the Tang Dynasty. Can anyone else be there if this matter does not fall into him?

Zhang joked and said, "Congratulations to the military supervisor!" Then he looked solemn and said, "Military supervisor, you must do this matter anyway! This time you marched into Tubo, your artillery is the hardest, because there is no good road. If you can really build the path you mentioned, not only will there be earth-shaking changes in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, but there will be great changes in the border areas. The situation of the Western Region Protectorate is very difficult, because they cannot get supplies in time. If there is a good road connecting the Western Regions and Chang'an, the situation of the Western Regions Protectorate will be greatly improved, and the Dashi will not be so rampant anymore."

Cement is ordinary for modern people, but it is very important! Which house does not require cement? Which road does not require cement? If cement was found in the Tang Dynasty, unimaginable changes would occur in the Tang Dynasty. The already developed traffic would be smoother. The army that could not get supplies in time would receive the reinforcements they needed, and the battles that could not be won will be won, and history would undergo tremendous changes.

It is no exaggeration to say that cement is a strategic material of the Tang Dynasty!

Chen Wanrong felt that he was responsible and nodded, "Thank you, Lord Zhang, to remind me! I'll clean up and leave immediately!"

Zhang Shuo reached out to stop him and said, "Stop the army! Now, the situation in Tubo is becoming increasingly stable and the weather is almost cold. We are also preparing to withdraw our troops. When the army returns this time, we can take an army to withdraw, which is the first batch of troops we have withdrawn. We have to discuss this matter with the commander and the generals."

Chen Wanrong thought for a while, and Zhang Shuo said it was reasonable: "Since that's the case, let's discuss it."

The two rushed to Guo Qianguan to handle the Public Affairs Office and said that Ruizong summoned Chen Wanrong back, Guo Qianguan immediately said: "Supervisor, if you go back this time, you will take an army away. Anyway, we will withdraw our troops soon, so we should regard it as the first batch of withdrawals."

He and Zhang seemed to have discussed it a long time ago. Chen Wanrong said, "Master Zhang said so, so he came to discuss it with you."

"Okay, let's call everyone to discuss." Guo Qianguan ordered and the generals rushed over.

The rough land has ended, and the most important thing now is to train the army of slaves. This is not difficult, just sending a small number of Tang army training, and the generals rushed back one after another.

After the generals settled down, Guo Qianguan said, "You all know that the Tubo battle has been over, and we should withdraw our troops long ago. The reason why we have not withdrawn for a long time is that the court should weaken Tubo as much as possible and control as many dangerous passes as possible. This takes time. By now, this matter has been completed. After this battle, although Tubo has not perished, it is not far from destruction. Without vast land and dangerous passes, there is no way for anyone to resist the court."

After this battle, Tubo lost most of its territory, and only those remote places were untouchable to the Tang Dynasty for the time being. The main reason for this situation was that the Tang Dynasty had too many accumulated problems and needed to rectify the administration and restore discipline. It was also because Tubo did not have convenient transportation and could not provide supplies. The Tang army had to retreat before the snow covered the mountain, which greatly restricted the scope of the Tang army's territory.

Guo Qianguan continued: "The second is that because Tubo is different from other places, even in the grassland, we can still get enough supplies in winter. However, Tubo is different. After the mountains are closed with heavy snow, we will not have supplies. Therefore, we must evacuate before the weather is cold.

"Of course, we cannot withdraw all of them. We need to leave an army for Lord Zhang to dispatch. Lord Zhang has the final say for who to stay. Lord Zhang, who do you want to stay?"

Generally, in this case, the troops stationed are determined by the commander. Guo Qianguan did this, giving Zhang a great face. Zhang joked: "Master, you decide this matter. Next year, there will be a big battle, and elite soldiers and generals will have great use. What I want most are General Cheng and General Fei, but I can't do the kind of thing that traps tigers in a cage."

Zhang said that he had a view of the overall situation and knew that Ruizong was now preparing for a battle with the Turks next year. Cheng Xiaotian and Fei Junxing were very talented, especially good at using cavalry. The grassland was their paradise. Although they were happy, they could not stay.

He gave him a peach and responded with courtesy. Zhang said that this move had such a meaning! Guo Qianguan praised him from the overall situation: "Thank you, Lord Zhang! Lord Zhang, how many troops do you need, 10,000 or 20,000?"

Zhang Shuo pondered for a while and said, "Just leave 10,000! With 10,000 as the core, we trained our newly-summoned army well and was enough to cope with the situation."

The Tang army had very strong combat power. The Western Regions Protectorate had less than 30,000 Han troops, and the rest were just subordinate troops, so they could compete with Dashi and Tubo for hundreds of years without falling behind. Tubo was newly established, and the stubborn forces no longer existed. In addition, the Tang Dynasty was supported by the people, and 10,000 Tang troops could cope with the situation.

"Since that's the case, let's leave 10,000 for Lord Zhang to dispatch. The rest should be prepared to retreat immediately." Guo Qianguan officially issued a withdrawal order.

"Abide by the order!" The generals took the order.

Guo Qianguan continued: "The emperor summoned the army supervisor to rush back to Chang'an, and Cheng Xiaotian and Fei Junxing retreated together with the army supervisor."

Everyone knows that there will be a big battle next year. They will retreat first, go to the north, repair it as soon as possible, and prepare for the next year's war. This is a great thing. Cheng Xiaotian and Fei Junxing disagree.

"Military supervisor, what should I do with the artillery? You won't have to transport the artillery back, right?" Guo Qianguan looked at Chen Wanrong.

The artillery led by Chen Wanrong was the only artillery soldier in the Tang Dynasty, equivalent to the direct command of Ruizong. Although Guo Qianguan was the commander, he could not make a decision on behalf of Chen Wanrong. Chen Wanrong asked Zhang for his opinion: "Mr. Zhang, what do you think? If you need it, we will keep the artillery. If you don't need it, we will transport it to the north."

Chen Wanrong was very eager to fight with the Post-Turkish war next year. When he mentioned this, he couldn't help but feel a little passionate.

Zhang joked: "Military Supervisor, I not only want you to keep the artillery, but also you to keep all of them. Artillery is suitable for attacking, and there is a place to show its skills in Tubo. There is no blockage on the grassland, and cavalry is enough, and no artillery is needed."

Chen Wanrong disagreed with this statement and immediately refuted: "Mr. Zhang, I don't like to listen to you. I tell you that the artillery can be used anywhere, it depends on how you use it. Not to mention anything else, during the decisive battle, we used artillery to bombard Jide Zuzan and seize his helmet and then dismantle the fighting spirit of Tubo. This is a clear proof. If there are hundreds or thousands of artillery, placed there and aimed at the Turkish cavalry, what kind of consequence would you say?"

"Man is overturned! No, there are heavy casualties! No, it is not bad, it is not defeated! Still not right!" Guo Qianguan knew the power of artillery well. As Chen Wanrong said, the consequences were very serious. He could not express his meaning even though he used several statements in a row.

The guns played a huge role in this battle, but they were used to attack the tough, and they did not form a cannon array to effectively kill and injure the Tubo people. After all, the number of cannons was too small, with only thirty-five gates, which could be used to attack the tough, and to kill the enemy in large quantities. It is unlikely.

The battle of Doma was an exception because the Tubo army was huddled in the city. They really fought in the wild and used cannons to kill the enemy. Zhang said that although they were extremely talented, it was not so easy to understand the use of cannons at once. After all, the cannons were only known as the "God of War" after countless people's exploration and research.

Zhang Shi was stunned for a moment, and Chen Wanrong finally said: "Big Zhang Da, it can be said that so far, the power of the cannon has not yet been exerted!"

The cannon is too powerful and has many ways to use it, so Chen Wanrong did not speak loudly.

Zhang said it was Zhang said, and he apologized with his fists: "Supervisor, Zhang said he was wrong, please forgive me!"

Chen Wanrong admired his mind that he would correct his mistakes. Before he could speak, Zhang Shuo smiled maliciously and said, "Since artillery has such a great effect, I will take it all. You have to send a team of artillery soldiers to me."

"The weasel wishes the chicken a New Year! Lord Zhang, you don't have such kindness!" Ge Shuhan said with a smile on his high-high.

A joke made everyone laugh.

No matter how jokes are, facts are. Tubo has new decisions, there will inevitably be people who oppose the court in the future. Leaving the cannons will be of great use. This is what it should be. Chen Wanrong nodded and said, "I will follow the actions of the Grand Marshal and ask you to choose people."

Zhang Shuo pondered for a moment: "I hope General Geshu stays the most. However, the artillery will show its skills in this battle. The court will definitely have to form a large number of artillery soldiers. General Geshu is better to go back to train artillery soldiers. Liu Fuqing's artillery was very accurate, so it is best to keep him. However, he is a great hero now, so it is not appropriate to keep him. Forget it, it's better to assign me the military supervisor."

Chen Wanrong nodded and said, "Leave a hundred people for you, and then, you can draw another group of people from the army and train them to become artillery soldiers."

Zhang Shuo is right. The artillery has shown extraordinary power this time. Ruizong will definitely expand the artillery. The artillery will be the backbone of the present, and each one has great use.

"The general and the military supervisor knew that I, Zhang, would not do such a sorry thing, but pretended to be generous and I would choose people. Now, I'm going to give me such a little bit of people!" Zhang, in a good mood and started to laugh.

"Good intentions are the wolf's liver and lungs!" Chen Wanrong and Guo Qianguan accused each other, and everyone laughed.

After laughing, Zhang said with a solemn face: "There is another thing that the military supervisor did together when he went back this time, that is, he took the king and his ministers back to Chang'an. Princess Jincheng also wanted to invite him back to Chang'an!"

The king and his ministers of Jide Zuzan are still in the Potala Palace. The reason why they were not taken away was that the Tang army was busy during this period, and there was no time, and no one to deal with them. Jide Zuzan was captured alive, and the Tubo people didn't care about his life or death, but his loyalty would not give up and would definitely cause trouble, so the escort required a heavy step.

No one had any objections to this matter, so he agreed.

As for the departure time, it is set on the third day, because the army's assembly and preparation will take some time. Besides, this matter is not so urgent, and there is no need to keep up with the battlefield, and it is a big fuss.

On the third day, just dawn, Chen Wanrong got up, finished washing, and rode the blue and white porcelain to the artillery station for too early, and saw that the artillery had already gathered under the command of Geshuhan.

Chen Wanrong glanced at the artillery and asked, "Brothers: Today is our day to go home. Are you happy?"

"Happy!" Is that needless to say?

In this battle, artillery was the most difficult and recognized as the most meritorious force. This was the return of honor and the meeting with relatives and friends. It was also an explanation. It can be said that this trip was not worth it, and that joy could not be described by writing.

"Architecture, we stayed in Tubo, and we were very relaxed in the journey back." Chen Wanrong said relaxedly: "However, we did not return empty-handed, because we would take Jide Zuzan back!"

Jide Zuzan and Da Lun were captured by artillerymen alive. Now, they escorted Jide Zuzan, which is the best affirmation of the merits of artillerymen. The artillerymen are overjoyed and everyone has joy on their faces.

Chen Wanrong reminded them: "Don't think that escorting Jide Zuzan is an easy thing! He is still loyal, and they will definitely not be willing to do so and will try every means to rob Jide Zuzan. Therefore, along the way, you must cheer up and take me to prison, and you will not make any mistakes!"

"I understand!" The artillery knew that this was not a reason for speculation, and responded in unison.

"Go away!" Chen Wanrong waved his hand and led the artillery to the place where Jidezuzan was imprisoned, took Jidezuzan out, and then invited Princess Jincheng. Only then did the group leave the Potala Palace in a mighty manner.

Looking at the familiar shadow posture of the Potala Palace, Jide Zuzan was in a very complicated mood. When he went to Chang'an, he would never have the chance to see the Potala Palace again. This was a farewell, his eyes were wet and tears rolled down.

Princess Jincheng couldn't help comforting her next to him.

Under the escort of the artillery, Jidezuzan reluctantly left the Potala Palace.

Walking on the avenue of the Potala Palace, from afar, I saw Luoshecheng crowded with people gathered with many Tubo people. As soon as the figures of artillery soldiers appeared, the people cheered in unison: "Long live the Tang Dynasty! Long live the Tang Dynasty!"

As soon as he saw Jide Zuzan, the enthusiasm of the Tubo people changed immediately. I don’t know who was the first to sing “From the future, there will be no revenge, business, and happiness will be done, and Zanpu will not be taken away by the population!”

Since the song went on that night, this song has spread long ago. Everyone can sing. One person sang, and everyone is harmonious. Countless Tubo people sang loudly, with loud singing and rising to the sky.

The Tubo people sang harder and harder, and their voices became more and more passionate. They sang over and over again, with endless signs of rest.

This is the Tubo people's accusation of Jidezu's unpopular rule. The Tubo people looked at him with cold eyes, but the Tang Jun's eyes were eager, as if they were looking at their relatives.

Chen Wanrong rode his horse to Jide Zuzan, pointed at the people with a horse whip in his hand, and asked with a smile: "Zanpu, what do you think when you hear this song?"

Jide Zuzan's face turned pale and glared at Chen Wanrong, silently.

Chen Wanrong continued: "I tell you, this song was sung by the people on the night we entered Luoshecheng. This song is the voice of the people, and this is the reason why Tubo was defeated by us! This is the whole story of your prisoner! You think you are extremely proud and do not fear any difficulties, but have you ever thought that no matter how capable a person is, he will not do anything without the support of the people."

Jidezuzan was silent for a long time and sighed: "I didn't take these slaves seriously before. However, since you came, Zhang said that he would start to abolish slaves. I realized that the slaves have a great effect and I was determined to abolish slaves. However, God did not bless the Great Tubo and did not give me this opportunity!"

Chen Wanrong laughed: "Zanpu, you are stubborn! This song is the heart of the people! The ancient Chinese saying goes, "Those who win the hearts of the people will win the world." The Tang Dynasty was truly supported by the Tubo people. Isn't it easy to defeat you? How come the saying that God does not bless? People conquer the heavens, and things are in their own way, so don't blame the heavens!"
Chapter completed!