The word "side by side" king of the Tang Dynasty

Li Changqing's words had reached this point. Naturally, the ministers could not continue to insist, so they had to respectfully agree.

And even if they delay for a while, they still feel that counterattacking the five countries is not that difficult. With the strength of the Tang Dynasty, they are not afraid of any of them at all!

After Li Changqing's order was passed on, a few days later, Li Jing led his troops back to Chang'an from the border. After this battle, there would be no more fighting at the border for a long time.

News of the great victory in the border war had spread throughout the Tang Dynasty. The army returned to Chang'an and was welcomed by the people of Chang'an. Li Changqing even allocated funds from the treasury to hold a banquet to reward the army for three days.

Although the officials from the Ministry of Revenue were in great pain, they still allocated the funds.

Compared with the festive atmosphere of the entire country in the Tang Dynasty, the situation of Persia, Byzantium and other countries was not so good.

Persia and other countries each lost 200,000 elite troops. This was undoubtedly a huge blow to them, whose military strength was not very strong in the first place. There were very few usable troops left in the country, and the number of people who mobilized for this war against the Tang Dynasty was The consumption is also very huge.

But the one that suffered the most serious damage and losses was the Byzantine Empire.

The Byzantine Empire dispatched the largest number of troops in this war against the Tang Dynasty and was the most elite and powerful. However, no matter how powerful it was, it was as equal as the armies of other countries in the face of gunpowder, and they could not escape the end of death.

After the news of the entire army's demise reached the Byzantine Empire, Heraclius was so angry that he almost fainted.

"An army of millions! The five countries united to form an army of one million people! The whole army was actually destroyed?!"

"waste! They are all a bunch of trash!"

Heraclius roared angrily and kicked over the table. The fruits and various utensils on it were scattered on the floor.

Under the hall, a general who survived the big explosion was kneeling there with a pale face. , trembling all over and not daring to speak. After Heraclius vented for a while, he walked down from the throne and came to him, grabbed his collar and said angrily:"Tell me what's going on! Where is Yang Chao again!"

"Your Majesty, the commander has...died under divine punishment.……"

The general replied timidly. When he recalled the horrific scene that seemed like the end of the world that day, he couldn't help but feel a heartfelt fear in his heart.

"That day, our army launched an attack under the command of the commander. God's punishment came just as we approached. Countless thunders from the gods exploded in our army. The army suffered heavy casualties in an instant. The commander also died under the punishment of God... Datang was affected by it. The kingdom of God’s protection! We have offended God by attacking Him!

The general lay on the ground crying and confessed loudly:"O great God!" Please forgive my crime, forgive me……"

In this era, it is estimated that the only country that masters gunpowder is the Tang Dynasty. Its existence is not understood by people. To ordinary people, those sudden explosions are divine punishments sent by the gods.

Seeing the crazy look of this general, Heraclius had a look of uncertainty in his eyes. Although Byzantium had religious beliefs, it was the imperial power that overrode the divine power. He himself was an atheist, so naturally he would not believe in attacking the Tang Dynasty. And being punished by God

"What weapons did Datang use? What kind of country is this!"

Heraclius felt extremely irritable in his heart. His intuition told him that the weapons used by the Tang army were very terrifying, but he did not have any understanding of it. Even Yang Chao, who knew the Tang Dynasty best, was dead.

"Your Majesty, now that the army has failed to attack Datang, our top priority should be to quickly build up another army to prevent Datang from counterattacking us!"

A minister said urgently to Heraclius, interrupting his thinking.

Byzantium can be said to be at its weakest moment now. The available troops in the country are not even 300,000, and they are all miscellaneous soldiers. , the real elite was destroyed in this Five Kingdoms Conquest of the Tang Dynasty.

Heraclius struggled for a long time, and finally accepted the result of this defeat, and put away the idea of ​​gathering all his troops to fight the Tang Dynasty to the death.

……

……

Chang'an, East Palace.

In the back garden, Changsun Wugou was chatting with Wu Meiniang, and even Wu Shun was present

"Mei Niang, I heard from Your Majesty that you have seen through the plan of the five kingdoms to unite and unite, and have made great contributions."

Changsun Wugao said to Wu Meiniang with a smile.

Wu Meiniang smiled brightly and said modestly:"Meiniang just mentioned it unintentionally. Your Majesty came up with it yourself. Changsun

Wugou shook his head and said,"You don't have to belittle yourself. Your Majesty has already said that you have a share of the credit, and he also told me that he would accept you as his concubine. Why didn't you tell me this?""

"This... the request to be His Majesty's concubine was brought up by Mei Niang on her own initiative, which is really shameless.……"

Wu Meiniang replied softly.

After seeing her expression, Changsun Wugou suddenly understood, and then smiled and said:"As long as His Majesty doesn't think so, it's fine. And isn't this also your goal? Your Majesty also asked me to help you draft a title."

At this point , , she asked Wu Shun:"Zhaoyi, what title and title do you think Mei Niang is suitable for?"

After hearing this, Wu Shun thought for a while and then replied:"If not, just give me the position of a talented person.

Mei Niang." After all, mother is a latecomer. If she suddenly sets the title too high, it will inevitably be unfair to the other concubines. My sister thinks that the position of talented people is the most suitable."

Wu Shun did not mean any bias in his words, even the eldest grandson Wugao also He nodded and said:"What Zhaoyi said is absolutely true, then he will be a martial artist, Mei Niang, do you have any objections?"

"Mei Niang is willing to listen to the arrangements of the Queen and her sister."

Wu Meiniang said gently and submissively.

Changsun Wujia took her hand and said with a smile:"In this way, you can be regarded as His Majesty's concubine. From now on, you can call me sister, and I will also call you little sister. Famous"

"I will inform Your Majesty about the canonization, so you can just wait and see. Wu

Meiniang blushed, suppressing the shyness in her heart, and replied:"Thank you...sister Wang.""