I'm a marquis in Datang

Shangguanyi said: "The sun is like a fire!"

Du Qi said: "Come here, bring me a glass of watermelon juice, it must be iced."

The servant immediately went to fetch it.

After a while, I took a glass of iced watermelon juice, which is freshly squeezed watermelon juice.In the Western Regions, there are many melons and fruits, and watermelon is one of them.Especially the temperature difference between day and night makes the watermelon very sweet.Moreover, this ice cube was made by Du Qi using saltpeter to make ice. Although it is not edible, this kind of ice cube can serve as a cooling effect.The cup filled with watermelon juice, and the glass cup made of glass, looks extremely exquisite.

Today's glass is even more popular.

Because Wang Pingping's research and development of glass has begun to intervene in life, from glass windows, to glass mirrors, to glass cups, and other daily necessities, many of them are made of glass.

As it is, the glass business is booming.

Shangguanyi took it and took a sip of watermelon juice. In the dog days, after drinking a glass of iced watermelon juice, I feel comfortable all over.

Some pores are relaxed at this moment, very comfortable.And he himself was completely refreshed with this sip of iced watermelon juice due to the heat caused by walking in the heat and the irritability in his heart.

In fact, items such as iced watermelon juice have also begun to be sold.

Not so unusual.

After all, after the art of making ice with saltpeter was introduced, making ice was relatively easy.On the other hand, freshly squeezed watermelon juice is also easy, so Li Yanyun has done a good job in expanding in these areas.

Shangguanyi took another two sips and said, "Your Majesty laughed."

Du Qidao: "You came today, what's the matter?"

Upon hearing this, Shangguanyi's face became serious, and he said solemnly: "Your Majesty, the reason why I came today is because after discussion among the members of our cabinet, we believe that the current Xia Kingdom has almost been adjusted. Not only that, but the population of Xia Kingdom has also become prosperous. .Under this premise, further expansion is necessary. Appropriate expansion must be carried out.”

"After discussing, we decided that Xia Kingdom should go west again, heading towards Tianzhu. Or, go west to the Persian Sassanid Dynasty. The area bordering us should be taken down, and it cannot be kept forever."

"After all, although the commerce in the countries of the Western Regions is extremely developed today, these prosperous commerce cannot make us really take root. We need real

Fertile land, truly a region with pleasant seasons. "

"There are such places in Tianzhu or Persia."

Shangguanyi used to live in the Central Plains and saw the colorful and beautiful scenery of the Tang Dynasty.However, Shangguanyi feels that everything in Xia Kingdom is inappropriate.

The climate here is too extreme.

Even though the products are rich and there are many products, they are actually too monotonous.

Du Qi said in a deep voice: "In the Xia Kingdom right now, our four armies have all been rested and have formed combat effectiveness. In terms of people's livelihood, they are also quite good, and they can indeed go to war. The cabinet thinks where we should choose Go to war?"

Shangguan Yi said: "The primary target we choose is Tianzhu in the south, because there are two major powers in southern Tianzhu today. One is the Jieri Dynasty in the north of Tianzhu, which occupies the northern Tianzhu area and is quite powerful. The second is Chalou in the south. Its dynasty occupies the south-central region of Tianzhu."

After a pause, Shangguanyi said: "Whether it is the Jieri Dynasty or the Chalouqi Dynasty, there is an obvious characteristic. They are not centralized like us, and they are not controlled by the imperial court. They are similar to the Spring and Autumn Period. During the Warring States period, there were many small countries and states below, respecting the suzerain state. In this case, each country has its own ideas

Yes, it is also beneficial to our planning. "

Du Qi nodded and said: "In this case, we will attack the Jieri Dynasty first."

The king of the Jieri Dynasty is now the Jieri King.

The period when he was in power was the peak period of the Jieri Dynasty, which almost destroyed the Chaluqi Dynasty in the south, thus unifying the entire Tianzhu region.Even so, he is the most powerful in the north of Tianzhu.Du Qi knew about the existence of the King of Discipline, but he was not afraid of the King of Discipline. He even hated Li Shimin, let alone the king of Discipline.

Du Qidao: "For this campaign, what suggestions does your cabinet have?"

In the earliest time, Du Qi had set up a staff department.It's just that the staff department needs a lot of talents to participate. If there are not enough talents, the staff department is equivalent to a fake.After Jiang Changzong took office in the local area, the staff department was completely empty, and Du Qi mainly relied on his cabinet members for planning.

There is no way, there is not enough talent.

Shangguanyi solemnly said: "Your Majesty, we are going to Tianzhu. Our cabinet believes that it is not appropriate to send troops at the moment. On the one hand, we must guard against the Tang Dynasty in the east; on the other hand, we also need to stabilize the interior. Therefore, the minister's plan, this time For the battle, two generals Xiao Yuanqi and Ma Yuan will sit in Gaochang. Xue Rengui and Su Dingfang will lead [-] troops each, and they will go out with the army."

After a pause, Shangguanyi said: "There are two armies with a total of more than [-] people, which is enough to form a combat force. Once there are too many people and too much luggage, it is not conducive to logistics supplies. Now there are more than [-] people, that is no more, no less."

Du Qi thought about it carefully and said, "It can be arranged like this."

Shangguan Yi said: "Since that's the case, I will immediately convey the order to mobilize Xue Rengui's first army and Su Dingfang's fourth army to go out. Our cabinet has selected three days later for the time of the expedition. Because three days later is an auspicious day, it is suitable Swear to go out."

"can!"

Du Qi nodded again.

It is imperative to conquer Tianzhu, and it is impossible for Du Qi to stand still in the Western Regions.Because although the Western Regions are now developing well and Du Qi's strength is not weak, there are too many flaws after all, which cannot be used as the basis for a foothold.

Shangguanyi stood up and said goodbye.

When Du Qi was preparing for the expedition, another servant came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Wang Ping asks to see you."

Du Qi said, "Let him in."

The servant went to deliver the order again.

Du Qi put down the brush in his hand, but he was a little curious about Wang Ping's current situation.

What new items were made.

Chapter 993 Telescope

telescope

Not long after, Wang Ping entered.

The temperament of Wang Ping today has changed from a few months ago, but what has not changed is his down-to-earth and hard work.Du Qi once knew what Wang Ping did in the University of Science and Technology, even though Du Qi praised Wang Ping and gave Wang Ping money.But Wang Ping's life is still as dull and boring as before, dealing with glass all day long.

This is a person who can concentrate on doing things. In Du Qi's view, although Wang Ping is young, he has the potential of a master.As long as it continues, Wang Ping himself will definitely achieve outstanding achievements.

Du Qi waved his hand and said, "I don't need to salute, you are from Yizhou, what's the matter?"

Wang Pingdao: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I have invented two items, which are very interesting. The first item, we named it a magnifying glass, can magnify items so that even very small items can be seen."

After a pause, Wang Ping continued: "The most amazing thing about the magnifying glass is that it can be ignited by the sun, making easy-to-burn paper and dry grass burn."

Du Qi was surprised when he heard it.

The magnifying glass is all out, good, very good!Du Qi could actually use the magnifying glass, and the rest

Many articles on the use of glass have been written, but Du Qi thinks it is unnecessary, and these can be developed slowly.The items Du Qi needs can be made in advance.But let Wang Ping and others study the rest.

With the deepening of research, many items will appear naturally.

Like a magnifying glass.

Du Qidao: "How did you and the rest of the people discover this magnifying glass?"

Wang Ping said enthusiastically: "Your Majesty, it was actually a coincidence that we discovered the magnifying glass. At the beginning, when we were making glass, some glass was thrown aside because of incomplete craftsmanship, which caused the mirror surface to be uneven. "