Chapter 52: The Army That Only Knows How to Kill

  These two years, the Buddhist monk Jian Zhen went to Japan four times, bringing a large number of books and teachings on board. However, due to the destruction caused by giant sea creatures in the ocean and other natural factors, if he didn't have legendary cultivation, he would have been killed at the bottom of the sea during his first trip! These books cover everything, including governance, production technology, education, etc. If the Buddhist monks knew about the development of orthodox history, they would be absolute traitors!

  The relationship between China and Japan, the two East Asian neighbors, has been described by people from both countries as "one river apart" since ancient times. However, in reality, the actual distance between China and Japan, whether geographically or psychologically, is not as easily bridged as the phrase suggests.

  The Buddhist gate is cultivating a wolf cub that cannot be raised, and if there is no accidental intervention, the mainland will eventually taste the evil consequences of Zheng Shi!

  Li Yuanba doesn't have that much insight and awareness, but relying on his precognition of the normal historical development of orthodoxy, Li Yuanba is a node in this historical development. However, Li Yuanba is destined not to become a hero! Because every move he makes leads history towards completely different unknown paths, yet isn't this also an arrangement of fate?

  This little Japan had exchanged national books with Yang Guang during his reign, and almost caused Yang Guang's dissatisfaction due to the title! Little Japan is notorious for its ability to endure, arrogance, cruelty, and shamelessness! Even if it's not an orthodox history, it can't change their inferior nature! The destruction of humanity is a great compassion according to Buddhist teachings...

  When Master Zhenzhen was preparing to set sail for the fifth time, Li Daoyuan's investigation report came out! The myth-level ones are basically recent appearances, and the specific number is not very certain! However, there are many legendary masters, at least a thousand or eight hundred, especially in the imperial court, where they occupy more than half of the Unparalleled Sect.

  There are only six legendary figures in the Jianghu, namely the Six Old Men of the Hidden World Villa, and only two from my sect: Xiong Kuohai and Qin Qiong and Wei Zhengde from the imperial court!

  Other legendary figures are scattered among Taoist, Confucian and Buddhist sects! Among them, the next abbot of Jingtu Temple, Xuanzang Little Monk, is currently in closed retreat to break through the myth, but there's no movement yet!

  Looking at the list in his hand, Li Yuanba's first destination was Yinsi Mountain Villa!

  "Three months later, you all rush to Chang'an to await my arrangements! Leave two legendary guardians in the manor to guard the mountain villa, and bring everyone else with me! Otherwise, your Hidden World Manor won't have any reason to exist!" Li Yuanba personally issued an ultimatum to Yang Linliu, then rushed to Jingtu Temple near Luoyang and directly told Master Yanfa: "Two and a half months later, regardless of whether Xuanzang breaks through the myth or not, you must bring high-ranking Buddhist legends above the legendary level to Chang'an! Otherwise, I will slaughter all Buddhist sects under heaven!"

  Return to the mansion and let Wang Ting send someone to inform the Confucian school. All legendary masters except the sect leader must rush to Chang'an, otherwise don't blame me for being ruthless! Wang Ting looked at Li Yuanba with grievance, waiting for his explanation.

  Li Yuanba looked at Wang Ting, who was slightly bulging with her belly, and smiled, saying: "Don't worry, didn't I tell you a long time ago? What are you worried about?"

  "Alright, I hope it's as you say!" Wang Ting also knew that this was a great opportunity to develop Confucianism, but after becoming pregnant, she had become more sentimental and emotional.

  Li Yuanba found Emperor Li Yu and had him issue a decree to the world: All those who have broken through to legendary mastery must report to the Supreme Heavenly General's mansion within six months! If anyone is found to be a legend who has not reported, their entire clan will be exterminated! At the same time, he ordered the Ministry of Works to accelerate the development of large ocean-going ships, with the goal of seeing the finished product within a year! The issuance of this imperial decree was a blessing for those skilled craftsmen known as "clever calculators" ... technical talent would eventually shine through...

  Half a year later, some legendary masters with only one or two disciples in their sect did not want to lose their top-notch masters and were deterred from going to Chang'an. After being discovered, Li Yuanba also had the intention of establishing his authority, and under the gaze of the people, he used the mythical martial arts - Tianxia Wushuang! Wherever the eye could see, those piles of ruins like flat land represented the destruction of tens of thousands of lives! Some people who were eager to move were completely extinguished in their ambitions, it was too terrifying! In the blink of an eye, all life and buildings within a three-mile radius disappeared, and the martial arts that could rival the mythical "overturning mountains and seas" - who could resist? Moreover, judging from the situation, this supreme general can use this martial art continuously, even if he were to flatten a city, it would be a matter of minutes. With such military power, any conspiracy or plot would dissipate, it's not that they're stupid, but rather they simply don't care about the calculations of the people! With such martial power, what can one look up to in terms of wealth and authority? What matters in this world could make them need to use their brains? It seems it's not them who are stupid, but rather the people of the world are stupid, deliberately provoking them - isn't that just being foolish to the extreme?!

  When they heard that Li Yuanba personally led the army to conquer territories outside of Datang, everyone inside Datang went crazy! What is this? It's a heaven-sent opportunity!

  Those who were full of righteousness and morality also shut their mouths, waiting for Li Yuanba to announce where they would attack next, so that they could follow suit and get a share of the spoils. However, due to the high risks of going out to sea, in order to ensure that the large ships could withstand the attacks of deep-sea monsters and not be destroyed instantly, the Tang Dynasty, under the call of the masses, gathered all the skilled craftsmen from all over the world to research and develop ships that could navigate safely. The huge profits drove the rapid development of the Tang Dynasty's handicraft industry, and various ingenious ideas were given concrete form by enthusiastic people. The feudal system was also slowly disintegrating without anyone realizing it...

  Due to repeated denials of the safety of large ships by people, progress is slow!

  Li Yuanba's children were all born before this big ship was finally built!

  Wang Ting's first husband had another daughter, which put a lot of pressure on her because the other three were also pregnant! The Red Vixen, from initially seeking revenge with all her heart, to now having almost no resentment left in her heart. It wasn't that she was not resolute, but rather that the enemy was too powerful... Her body was the first to yield to Li Yuanba, and when all methods of revenge were exhausted, she had already lost hope. However, later on, Li Yuanba treated them equally, making the Red Vixen feel respected as well. When she found out that there was already a child from him in her belly, the thought of revenge in her heart also faded away...

  Aiyaduo, as the first woman from a minority to enter the imperial family, is very content! As a member of a poisonous tribe, her room is rarely visited by anyone, fortunately, her man seems oblivious and not only visits often but also brings people to her room to cause trouble. This makes Aiyaduo extremely happy, after all, loneliness is one of the things humans fear most! Moreover, Li Yuanba does not impose any restrictions on her, she can do whatever she wants, wear whatever clothes she likes, this is very rare in a system with many rules, especially since her man is a prince!

  Du Qing is now happy as if she's bathing in honey, and now that she's pregnant with Li Yuanba's child, she's like a flower blooming at the most radiant moment of spring!

  Li Yuanba often went to the shipyard, and his ingenious ideas made those skilled craftsmen see things in a new light! Although Li Yuanba didn't know about pigs, he had seen them run. Those who were dissatisfied with the solidity of large ships heard Li Yuanba say that shipbuilding could also use steel or other metals, so they built an iron-clad small boat under his command. Although it often capsized, at least a metal boat could float on the water! As progress slowed down again, Li Yuanba saw that conquering Japan wouldn't be accomplished overnight, so he turned his attention to other neighboring countries, such as Russia and India.

  The relationship between later generations and these two countries is also not good! Especially India, with its large population, cruel things happen from time to time, and it can be said that they are hostile countries!

  But what is unexpected is that the birthplace of Buddhism is actually India, and its prosperity is in China, which is really ironic!

  However, the territory of the present-day Tang Dynasty is not as large as it is now. The Turks were severely wounded, but the Tang Dynasty did not occupy them. There are also Tubo, Huihe, Mohe, Tiele, Shiwei, Khitan and other minority nationalities occupying territories. Except for the coastal areas, they are basically surrounded by these minority nationalities. Once the national strength declines, they will still be attacked!

  In 626, it was a bloody storm! At the beginning of spring, Li Yuan finally couldn't hold back these dull days!

  Rapidly assembling a large army of top-notch warriors, they embarked on several years of bloody slaughter! Not for occupation, but for conquest and massacre!

  It is said that Li Yuanba is going to war, with tens of thousands of looting troops following behind the main army! Li Yuan saw this situation and waved his hand, issuing a military expansion order. There was no salary or military treatment, only follow Li Yuanba to open up new territories and expand the land, wealth was plundered by oneself; there was no supply of grain and grass, everything relied on looting!

  The first stop, Tibet!