"This trip was worth it!"
Only one-third of the parade had passed, and almost everyone couldn't help but sigh with emotion. Many people had spent a lot of money on this parade, planning for many days, and many people had traveled thousands of miles. Only they themselves knew how much effort and effort they had put into this parade.
When they saw how wonderful the parade was, they suddenly felt that all their previous efforts were worth it.
Even Li Shiming was greatly surprised. The effect of this military parade was so good that it was beyond his expectations. Everything that happened today was probably the day that left the deepest impression in his military career.
"This is an army that has been through hundreds of battles! The Celestial Empire really lives up to its name! "A small country's envoy exclaimed.
The number of people who participated in these large-scale battles was more than the total number of people in some small countries in the Western Region. Their reverence for the Tang Dynasty suddenly increased.
Looking at the uncertain expressions of many envoys, Lu Dongzan couldn't help but praise the Tang Dynasty for playing such a beautiful game. They had defeated the enemy without fighting. He believed that the Tang Dynasty's influence in the Western Region would definitely increase greatly in the future.
"I've long heard of Merton's great talent! I heard that this parade was single-handedly created by Merton. He really didn't let me down, "Qu Zhisheng, the prince of Gao Chang, said loudly.
Gao Chang was a powerful country in the Western Region. Now that the Tang Dynasty had extended its influence to the Western Region, this was not a good thing for Gao Chang! However, in the face of the power of the Tang Dynasty, Qu Zhisheng could only secretly express his dissatisfaction.
"So it's the prince of Gao Chang. This is just the beginning. What's coming next will be even more wonderful!" Meton said in a neither servile nor overbearing manner.
Qu Zhisheng laughed and said, "Then I'll be looking forward to it!"
Lu Dongzan's expression flashed. He looked at Qu Zhisheng in surprise and secretly paid attention to it.
However, this brief confrontation was soon interrupted by another majestic troop. Meton couldn't help but smile and said, "Everyone, please look. This is the middle troop of the parade. They are displaying the most advanced weapons of the Tang Dynasty. The first troop is the sword-shield soldiers. All of their weapons are made of fine steel. They have strong attack power and amazing defense …"
"Made of fine steel!" The envoys couldn't help but click their tongues.
In their country, even iron weapons were rare. Many soldiers wore leather armor. Only the generals and warriors of the Tang Dynasty had iron armor.............................................
"Tuyuhun's defeat was not unjust!" Lu Dongzan lamented in his heart.
In the face of the 200,000 steel torrents of the Tang Dynasty, which country wouldn't tremble in fear? It could be said that Tuyuhun's defeat was already set in stone.
In fact, Meton didn't lie to the envoys. Ever since the War Supervisor got the secret steel-making technique from the Mo Family Village, the cost of making iron weapons and steel weapons was almost the same. The Ministry of War had long planned to replace all the weapons of the soldiers with steel weapons.
If the Tang Dynasty's weapons were replaced, the attack power of the Tang Dynasty's soldiers would be higher. At that time, the overall strength of the Tang Dynasty's military would definitely be doubled.
Then, the crossbowmen, spearmen, and cavalry came on the field one after another. The atmosphere of the field was getting louder and louder. When the siege chariots were pushed forward, the field suddenly burst into cheers.
Meton couldn't help but smile bitterly. He had rejected the military's siege chariots before, but he didn't expect these guys to not give up. Instead, they changed the size and length of the siege chariots. They reduced the size of the siege chariots and laid them flat. Then, they used several eight-wheeled carriages to push them into Vermilion Bird Avenue and set them up again.
Although it took time and effort, the effect was indeed amazing.
"This is the siege chariot!"
Qu Zhisheng stared dumbfoundedly at the gigantic siege chariot in front of him. On the high roof of the chariot, there were ten fully armed soldiers waiting in formation. This height was much higher than the city walls of Gaochang.
It was conceivable that if one day the Tang Dynasty's army fought with Gao Chang, the city walls of Gao Chang Kingdom would not be able to hold for long.
Qu Zhisheng immediately changed his expression and said flatteringly, "I heard that Merton and Gao Chang have a lot of industries. Maybe I can help."
Meton saw this and couldn't help but smile and said, "Thank you, Your Highness. Gao Chang Kingdom produces good grape wine. I have long heard of it. Just like the Tang Dynasty, if the Tang Dynasty and Gao Chang have a good relationship, it will definitely benefit countless people of our two countries!"
The two immediately chatted happily, as if they appreciated each other.
Lu Dongzan couldn't help but snort coldly. He thought that Gao Chang Kingdom would be tough, but he didn't expect it to be so cowardly! However, it wasn't just Gao Chang who was cowardly. Except for a few countries such as Tubo, Western Turks, Goguryeo, and a few others, almost all the envoys no longer had the intention to be hostile to the Tang Dynasty. It could even be said that many small countries couldn't even afford to hold such a grand event.
With the appearance of heavy weapons one by one, the audience cheered, the civil and military officials looked proud, but the envoys looked embarrassed. There was no doubt that the Tang Dynasty was already unrivaled in the world in terms of military strength.
When the last weapon was brought onto the stage, the cheers from the southern gate rose and fell, reaching the climax. Immediately, everyone's attention was attracted to it.
"This is?" Qu Zhisheng saw that the last weapon was only pulled by a carriage, and he couldn't see anything powerful about it.
Meton couldn't help but show a trace of pride and said, "This is the most powerful weapon of the Tang Dynasty, gunpowder!"
Gunpowder!
As soon as Meton said this, the audience suddenly fell silent, and all the envoys gasped.
After the Battle of Tuyuhun, the gunpowder weapons of the Tang Dynasty shone brightly, and all the countries had heard about it. After the envoys of various countries came to Chang 'an, they sent out countless spies to inquire about gunpowder, and some even risked their lives and sacrificed a lot of people, but in the end, they found nothing. Now, the Tang Dynasty was openly displaying gunpowder weapons.
"This is the gunpowder that opened the city and ended the battle of the three castles of Tuyuhun!" Qu Zhisheng exclaimed.
Suddenly, all the envoys looked over, and even Lu Dongzan narrowed his eyes and looked deeply at the inconspicuous carriage in front of him.
"That's right!" Meton nodded heavily.
Qu Zhisheng's breath quickened, and he blurted out, "I wonder what price the Heavenly Khan of Gao Chang will pay to be willing to give us such weapons."
As soon as Qu Zhisheng finished speaking, all the envoys suddenly fell silent and looked at Meton.
"I'm afraid that Gao Chang can't afford it!" Meton said with a stern look.
Qu Zhisheng said with youthful vigor, "Merton, just name your price. I won't fight back."
"Destroy the Tang Dynasty!" Meton said word by word.
Qu Zhisheng's eyes suddenly widened, and he stared fiercely at Meton. The other envoys also stared at Meton with unfriendly eyes. At this moment, all the envoys united together.
Meton was not afraid at all. He smiled and said, "Gunpowder is the most powerful weapon of the Tang Dynasty. How can we tolerate other countries stealing it? If the Tang Dynasty finds out that the secret of gunpowder has been stolen, then there is only one way to protect the interests of the Tang Dynasty, and that is to destroy the Tang Dynasty!"
Suddenly, all the envoys fell silent. They knew that Meton's words were not a threat, but the truth. If they were in the position of the Tang Dynasty, they would probably choose to do the same.
When Meton saw the expressions of the envoys, he said seriously, "Besides, even if someone is lucky enough to get the secret of gunpowder, I'm afraid that your country can't get the raw materials, not to mention that it needs to be refined repeatedly. It can't be made into gunpowder even if it's just a step away."
Suddenly, the faces of the envoys dimmed, but they felt relieved. Even if they got the secret of gunpowder, they couldn't make it, and there was also the risk of destroying the Tang Dynasty. Many of the envoys' thoughts were immediately extinguished.
Meton also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although he knew that it was impossible to dispel everyone's desire for gunpowder, it was enough to make more envoys not dare to act rashly. He was in charge of the development of gunpowder, and he didn't want to be targeted by waves of foreign spies.
What happened in the Envoys of 10,000 Kingdoms naturally couldn't be hidden from Li Shimin. When Li Shimin heard what had happened, he couldn't help but nod heavily.
If any small country dared to be tactless and had ideas about gunpowder, he was afraid that he would destroy it at all costs.
After the carriages loaded with gunpowder turned west at the Vermilion Bird Gate, the middle team officially finished.
"Next, the rear team will be on the field. The first team is the mainstay of the Tang Dynasty, the 16 guards!
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