In April, the weather in the Western Region during the day was obviously getting hotter.
Du Qi's army was still stationed at the border between Guazhou and Yizhou. Because there was enough running water nearby, and supplies were constantly being transported from the rear, even if they were stationed for a long time, Du Qi was still not affected much.
Moreover, Yizhou, Gaochang, Yanqi, and Qizi were still stable and had not been affected at all. Everything was developing steadily. In particular, the four states had not been attacked by war, and Du Qi's business was there, so businessmen from various countries in the Western Region gathered there. The local economy was developing more and more rapidly.
That was what Du Qi had expected.
The Western Region was a strategic place that connected the east and the west. After connecting the Western Region, goods from various countries in the Western Region could be sold to the Central Plains through the four states. And goods from the Central Plains could also enter the Western Region continuously.
The back and forth made the economy soar.
When Du Qi was in the army now, his daily schedule was very regular. In the morning, he went out with the army for morning exercises. After breakfast, he patrolled the army and returned to the camp to continue to extract the books in his mind, which were all encyclopedias and the like.
Besides, there was also the knowledge of mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
The current development of mathematics actually had a relative foundation, but there was no systematic knowledge of physics, chemistry, and biology at all. There were many things that he did not know.
The existence of these knowledge was extremely crucial. Du Qi could not be proficient in all of them. He could not explain them one by one and extract them for the teachers in the university to study.
When the time came, there would naturally be development.
On this day, when Du Qi was still extracting mathematics content, a soldier came in and reported, "Your Highness, Zhang Jingping wants to see you."
"Let him in!"
Du Qi ordered.
Then, Du Qi temporarily put down the writing brush and advanced mathematics in his hand. During this period of time, Du Qi had already extracted all the mathematics knowledge from elementary school, middle school, and high school. He started to extract the higher mathematics knowledge from university. When it came to these contents, even though Du Qi had learned them before, he had not used them for too many years. He had already returned them to his teacher and was only used as an extract.
However, this task could not be completed by others, because these were all imprinted in his mind.
Du Qi was a little surprised because Zhang Jingping had actually come to the Western Regions.
After all, Zhang Jingping was a local tyrant in Chang 'an.
He also had a noble title.
In Chang 'an, he had both power and status. Such a person would be the local tyrant of Chang' an. However, Zhang Jingping actually gave up the power in his hands and ran over to the Western Regions.
Not long after, the tent flap was lifted and Zhang Jingping entered. When Zhang Jingping saw Du Qi, he was very excited. He knelt down and kowtowed, "Your Highness!"
Du Qi got up and walked in front of Zhang Jingping. He helped Zhang Jingping up and said, "Supreme Dragon Head, I don't deserve this. Why did you come to the Western Regions? You should have sent someone to inform me first, so that I could have prepared a welcoming dinner for you! "
Zhang Jingping said, "Your Highness is too polite. Speaking of which, I can't stay in Chang 'an anymore. Therefore, I came to the Western Regions to seek refuge with Your Highness and earnestly ask for Your Highness to take me in. "
Du Qi said, "If Supreme Dragon Head is willing to come to the Western Regions, I will naturally welcome you. The Western Regions also needs someone to control the order and guide the development of commerce. Supreme Dragon Head is familiar with the situation in Chang 'an. You can also help me in the Western Regions. "
Zhang Jingping said, "Thank you, Your Highness."
He showed a smile on his face. He did not say that he took the initiative to give up the foundation of Chang 'an for Du Qi. He only said that he came to seek refuge with Du Qi. Because for Zhang Jingping, seeking refuge with Du Qi was the most important thing.
He was motivated to follow Du Qi.
Changing the topic, Zhang Jingping continued, "Your Highness, when I came, the Imperial Court also sent out their troops. The Emperor sent out one hundred thousand soldiers and hundreds of thousands of soldiers to Guazhou. Moreover, Zhangsun Wuji, Li Jing, Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, and the others are accompanying them. Your Highness must be careful in this battle! "
Du Qi said confidently, "Supreme Dragon Head, don't worry. I already know the news and have made sufficient preparations."
Ever since he captured Hou Junji, Du Qi had been paying attention to the situation in Chang 'an. When Li Shimin decided to send out his troops, Jin Wuque's Shadow had already sent someone to inform him. Thus, Du Qi already knew of Li Shimin's actions.
Li Shimin personally led the troops, and Du Qi was happy to see it happen.
It was a good opportunity to talk to Li Shimin.
Du Qi knew that he had never let Li Shimin down. On the other hand, Li Shimin went back on his words and was influenced by Zhangsun Wuji to arrange for Hou Junji to deal with Du Qi. The reason was Li Shimin and not Du Qi.
Du Qi said solemnly, "Supreme Dragon Head, the capital under my rule is temporarily set up in Gaochang City in Gaochang Province. When you arrive, you can stay in Gaochang City. Your task will be your old profession, which is to manage the Rangers and reorganize the order of business. Even if you aren't around, someone else will take care of it. With you in charge, I will be more at ease. "
"Yes!"
Zhang Jingping replied directly.
His old profession was actually relatively simple, and he was familiar with it, so it wasn't like he didn't know anything.
Du Qi said, "Supreme Dragon Head, how many people did you bring with you from Chang 'an?"
Zhang Jingping said, "Your Highness, I brought eighteen people with me from Chang 'an. They are all my trusted aides and extremely powerful wanderers. Furthermore, I can entrust all of them with my life. Your Highness doesn't have to worry about this. "
Du Qi said, "That's good. This King trusts you."
Zhang Jingping said some more news from Chang 'an and also conveyed Du Qi's words. Finally, he had a meal with Du Qi in the camp before leaving for Gaochang City.
Du Qi, on the other hand, stayed in the tent and continued to copy the advanced mathematics content.
Time passed day by day.
In the blink of an eye, it was the end of the fifth month. At this time, a large army arrived in Guazhou.
It was led by Li Shimin.
Li Shimin had more than two hundred thousand men under him.
It was a huge force.
The army led by Li Shimin arrived outside Guazhou City. Su Dingfang and Gao Shilian went to the city gate to welcome him. At this time, Su Dingfang was the leader. Su Dingfang brought his men forward and bowed, "Your subject Su Dingfang greets Your Majesty."
Gao Shilian also came forward and said, "Your subject Gao Shilian greets Your Majesty."
Li Shimin was seated on his horse, his expression cold and solemn as he ordered, "Enter the city!"
"Yes!"
Su Dingfang and Gao Shilian replied in unison.
The army was temporarily stationed outside the city while Li Shimin led his officials, Su Dingfang, and Gao Shilian into the city and went straight to the Provincial Governor's Residence. Li Shimin sat on the main seat and looked at Su Dingfang. "Su Qing, speak. What's the current situation?"
"Yes!"
Su Dingfang bowed.
Su Dingfang said, "Your Majesty, Du Qi's army is still stationed at the border between Yizhou and Guazhou, and Hou Junji is still detained in Du Qi's camp. From start to finish, Du Qi never retreated. According to the information we've gathered, Du Qi's overall strength is at least one hundred thousand men, and he has at least ten thousand cavalry. Du Qi's current strength, including that mysterious weapon, is extremely formidable. "
Li Shimin sternly said, "Then what exactly is Du Qi's weapon?"
This was what Li Shimin was most concerned about.
It was a weapon that could be laid on the ground and would explode when stepped on. It was very valuable. In addition, weapons that could be thrown with bare hands and catapults were also important to Li Shimin.
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