Chapter 35 Misfire Assassination
Pei Min had a premonition about the strength of the Arab Empire. The Arab Empire would become stronger in the future. However, he had no worries in his heart, because the Kaiyuan prosperous era of the Tang Dynasty was not inferior, especially the rise of Wang Zhongsi in history, which directly attacked the surrounding alien races. Now, with the existence of his time traveler, the Tang Dynasty will only be stronger than in history.
What is crucial is that the Arab Empire has fatal weaknesses, which is also the biggest difference between Eastern and Western cultures.
After thousands of years of development, Eastern culture has been developed, from the Xia and Shang dynasties to the Zhou dynasty, to the unification of Qin Shihuang, and the Han dynasty, and to this day, the territory has been continuously expanded, and the policies implemented by both civil and military forces are implemented, and the people are willing to do so. The Arab Empire was a conquered Western conquest, with a glorious appearance on the surface, but behind the scenes are undercurrents. In terms of the underlying capital, it is far less than that of the Tang Dynasty.
This is also the reason why the Arab Empire won the victory after the Battle of Talas, but could not pursue the victory.
Even if the Arab Empire won in history, rebels would rise everywhere in China, but what if they were defeated? The situation can be imagined.
So Pei Min didn't care too much about the Arab Empire.
But the "Greek Fire" is different. As a later generation, Pei Min knew very well that technology was the foundation of the exhibition. Before their Tang Dynasty black gunpowder was developed, the "Greek Fire" of Byzantine should be one of the most advanced scientific weapons of this era.
In Pei Min's opinion, this kind of scientific weapon was too useless to let the Greeks master it.
Perhaps before the Greek fire was too powerful, the Byzantines not only kept the recipe of Greek fire extremely secret, but also rarely used it in war in order to prevent the enemy from peeping into relevant secrets. They would rather sacrifice their soldiers than show their weapons to the point of emergency. This confidentiality work was done so well that centuries later, the Byzantines themselves no longer knew the accurate recipe of Greek fire.
Instead, the Arabs, who suffered from Greek fire, learned about it through various channels and finally mastered the technical secrets of Greek fire. However, like the Byzantines, they were also very secretive about the specific production of this weapon, which eventually led to the loss of Greek fire.
The greatest value of weapons of this era lies in research, rather than hiding them like treasures.
It was like China's black gunpowder. The black gunpowder was accidentally discovered by a Taoist priest of the late Tang Dynasty. Soon, the black gunpowder was used for them in military affairs, becoming a new weapon with great power, and causing major changes in strategy, tactics, and military technology. In the Song Dynasty, rockets, poisonous fire pots, artillery, and thunder were developed based on the black gunpowder, which promoted the process of world history.
Pei Min is sure that the Greek fire has great research value and is definitely not simply used as a spitfire ship.
How could Pei Min not be jealous of this kind of technology that can promote the course of history?
However, the Byzantines kept the Greek fire so secret, and Aviye and Kendrick naturally didn't know how the Greek fire was made.
Pei Min could only keep his thoughts in his heart.
Pei Min did not neglect Wu Xuan, who was beside him, also told him some things about the world, and said with a few jokes: "Brother Wu has a vast family and you have friends from all over the world. When interacting with them, you can help me ask if their local officials are competent. If there are incompetent officials, you can find me at any time."
Wu Xuan responded without hesitation. There was nothing else in the world, but the only one who was the most informative.
After drinking and having enough food, the guests and hosts were happy. Pei Min personally sent Aviye, Kendrick, and Wu Xuan out of the house.
At a cocktail party, I got the news of the Greek fire, and Kendrick's effect and established a good relationship with Wu Xuan, and gained a lot.
The next morning, the rooster crowed and cried.
Before dawn, Pei Min arrived at the backyard martial arts performance venue early. Just as he was about to warm up, Wang Zhong arrived later, holding a small Fangtian painting halberd specially created for him at this age.
"Come on warm up first!" Pei Min greeted Wang Zhongsi.
Wang Zhongsi, who was not interested in talking, nodded and did a warm-up fuck that came to the 21st century seriously. He was young and did not know the importance of warm-up, but he was very convinced of Pei Min and did whatever he asked him to do. No matter how hard or tired he was, he didn't say anything, which made Pei Min feel relieved and a little distressed.
After doing the warm-up exercise, Wang Zhongsi gestured with the little Fangtian painting halberd.
Fangtian Huaji is the most difficult to practice among long weapons. It can be used directly, prick, and hook and peck. It is both a heavy weapon, but it has all the characteristics of a spear and a knife. It can compare strength with heavy weapons, or with light weapons moves and techniques. Throughout history, the only ones who really make Fangtian Huaji shine, the magic weapon, Lu Bu and Xue Rengui.
Although Xue Ne was well-known to his father's true teachings, he should be carefully studied. He was invincible than his father's will and could not truly wield the power of the Xue Family's halberd technique.
Pei Min didn't know whether Wang Zhongsi could recreate Xue Rengui's style, but the little guy didn't have a long time to buy it, and he was indeed well-trained and talented.
"Okay!" Pei Min stopped Wang Zhongsi and continued to practice, saying, "You go to the stable and bring my horse!"
Wang Zhongsi responded and trotted. Seeing that there was a red foal in the stable besides the original horses, he couldn't help but exclaim and pounce on it.
When Pei Min heard Wang Zhongsi's cheers, he smiled happily.
Wang Zhongsi was quick-witted and led the little foal and Xiaolimao together.
"Do you like it?" Pei Min asked.
Wang Zhongsi nodded constantly and said, "I like it, thank you Brother Min!"
"Why are you polite!" Pei Min said: "The Xue Family's halberd technique focuses on horse fighting, and can only exert real power with the mount. From now on, it will be your most loyal comrade in the army. Treat it well!" As he said, he taught Wang Zhongsi's method of cavalry.
This was the first time Wang Zhongsi practiced riding a horse. After practicing for a while, he mastered some basic methods. Suddenly, he became very interested in playing and was running left and right on the back of the horse. He was having a lot of fun.
Pei Min didn't stop him when he saw him. This is what an eight-year-old child should do.
Ignore Wang Zhongsi and go to Jiange to practice swords.
That night, Pei Min slept deeply.
Suddenly, I heard the sound of a hurrying golden gong coming from the street.
The sound of golden gongs was particularly harsh in the quiet night, and Pei Min woke up instantly.
He got up and his clothes, took the Qin Emperor sword hanging on the strong, and walked out strode.
The curfew in Chang'an is particularly strict. There are Wuhou and Fangding on duty at night. If there is no important matter, walking on the street late at night is a crime.
This kind of golden gong will only sound a warning when it gets fire and catches a thief.
When he walked out of the house, he saw the fire rising from the next door, and Yu Zhenguan was trapped in the sea of fire.
Now it is the late summer and early autumn season, and the climate is dry and windy. The fire swallowed up a main hall of Yuzhen Temple. The fire spread extremely terrible, and there were signs of burning towards Pei Mansion.
Pei Min was panicked and wanted to see if his mother was frightened. She was about to take a step but her temples were floating to the right. She couldn't help but stop her steps, and she felt suspicious: she looked at the fire and her brows frowned slightly.
Yuzhen Temple is located on the right side of Pei Mansion, and the current wind is blowing to the right.
According to the principle, the fire should spread to the right. Even if the fish in the pond burns to the Pei Mansion, there is no reason to burn it?
"Young Master, Young Master!" The butler Ning Ze ran over in a panic. Seeing that Pei Min had woken up, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Yu Zhenguan is out of trouble. Should you avoid it?"
Pei Min said: "Go and notify my mother, Wang, Wang Zhongsi and all the maids and maids, and let them stay in the martial arts field and don't run around, so as not to have any accidents. Then call all the servants, prepare buckets, and help put out the fire." As he said that, he strode outside the house.
The fire was a bit unscientific, and he suspected that someone set fire maliciously.
Princess Yuzhen lives in Yuzhen Temple. She has helped him and is Li Longji's favorite sister. Li Longji treats him well. He cannot be indifferent to his feelings or reason.
Walking out of the mansion, the streets were filled with Wuhou Fangding, and many servants dressed in servants. They ran back and forth to lift water to put out the fire and make a mess.
Pei Min shouted: "Don't be messy, people are standing side by side, and one bucket is passed to another, and don't squeeze together."
When he came out of Pei's mansion, most of the Wuhou family members knew Pei Min. When he saw him speaking out to preside over the order, they all acted according to their words, and their efficiency increased instantly.
Pei Min walked into Yuzhen Temple and came to the fire burning place. Ye Fashan was calling on the disciples in the Taoist temple to put out the fire.
The fire became increasingly fierce, not only burning the main hall, but spreading to the Sutra Library, burning tens of thousands of Taoist classics inside, and using the wind to burn into the backyard where Princess Yuzhen was located.
A scorching breath came to her face. Pei Min looked at the fire nearby, knowing that such a big fire would be difficult to extinguish with human power alone. She hurriedly said, "Where is Princess Yuzhen?"
Ye Fashan looked at the Sutra Tower that was trapped in a fire, and his heart was bleeding and he didn't hear Pei Min's words.
"Pei Zhongcheng, I am here!" Princess Yuzhen Li Chiying walked out of the villa. She heard that the fire was getting out of the room in her sleep. She had no time to dress up. She simply put a green hairpin on her temples, dressed in plain clothes, and was petite and cute. She no longer had the aura of a princess, but instead had the smell of a girl next door. When the fire was getting out, she was still sleeping. When she learned the news of the fire, she came out to investigate the situation. The fire was not very big at first. She was still in charge of watching the fun and directed the guards to come to put out the fire.
I don't want the fire to get bigger and bigger, and I can't control it.
Ye Fashan saw that the outside was even more chaotic, so in order to avoid danger, he placed Li Chiying in a separate courtyard.
When Li Chiying saw someone calling her, Pei Min, who had met several times, walked out.
Looking at the huge fire, Li Chiying's eyes revealed a little fear. Water and fire are ruthless, and it is true. Although she does not like Taoist life, she has lived in a place that has been inhabited by the fire for only half an hour, and she is afraid.
Pei Min walked towards Li Chiying and said, "This fire is a bit strange, the princess's safety..."
Chapter completed!