Forced to start the game, summon a hundred thousand snow dragon riders

When the railway from Chang'an to Gaochang is completed, the steam train will be opened to traffic in a real sense!

"Zhuge Shangshu, this steam train has already been invented, but I don't know about the steam steamer, how is the research progress?"

Li Xiu asked casually.

However, Zhuge Liang smiled wryly, then shook his head, and said, "I have been researching steam trains for a while now. As for steam ships, I'm afraid they won't be able to be built in a while."

Li Xiu nodded, expressing his understanding.

The Academy of Sciences has limited manpower, and there are not many people who can really take on great responsibilities.

After all, not everyone has such a high IQ as Zhuge Liang.

Being able to research things according to his requirements in a short period of time.

"Not so."

Suddenly, Li Xiu's eyes lit up slightly, "From now on, the Academy of Sciences will announce the invention of the steam engine to the world, and encourage the folks to improve the steam engine."

"If someone can make the steamship come out in advance, the imperial court will reward you a lot!"

"Publicize the invention of the steam engine?"

Hearing this, Zhuge Liang and the others all changed their expressions.

"Your Majesty, the steam engine is the most important weapon of the country, how can it be made public so easily?"

"If it is imitated by the folks, it will be a great loss to the imperial court."

Both Wang Anshi and Zhang Juzheng dissuaded him.

Unexpectedly, Li Xiu waved his hand and said with a smile: "Inventions and creations can't just be counted on the imperial court. There may be capable people among the people. If the advent of steamships can be accelerated, the loss of the imperial court will be negligible." .”

The steam engine was released to the public, and the court was only a temporary loss.

But if the application of the steam engine can be accelerated and the steamship can come out as soon as possible, it will be beneficial to all ages.

"What's more, the steam engine seems to be the most important weapon of the country now, but it will not be long before it will be eliminated by my Tang Dynasty and replaced by more advanced machines."

"A more advanced machine?"

This sentence made Zhuge Liang and the three of them stunned.

Is there a machine more advanced than a steam engine?

what is that?

Looking at the curious eyes of the three people in front of him, Li Xiu shook her head, "It's useless to tell you now."

"When the time is right, I will naturally tell you."

They haven't even fully developed the function of the steam engine yet.

Not to mention more advanced internal combustion engines?

Moreover, the birth of the internal combustion engine inevitably requires oil.

The extraction of oil is another issue.

……

Datang.

Jiangdu, Yuwen Clan.

Inside the hall.

The ancestors of the four major clans have all gathered in this Yuwen clan.

Patriarch of the Song clan, "Heavenly Sword" Song Que!

Yuwen Patriarch, Yuwen Scholars!

Patriarch Dugu, Dugu is invincible!

The patriarch of the Xiao Clan, Xiao Tiance!

These four people were all masters who ruled the world 200 years ago when the Tang Dynasty was established.

Now, they are all masters in the realm of land gods!

The four great lords of the past all gathered together, and in front of them sat an old Taoist priest, the national teacher Yuan Tiangang.

"Li Xiu didn't know how to be in awe as a child, and repeatedly used knives on the nobles of the Tang Dynasty, which caused heavy losses to the properties of my four great clans."

"If it weren't for Emperor Taizong's face, we would have already taken action to finish it."

"Today, since Emperor Taizong has returned and wants to regain control of the world, we are of course willing to contribute our humble efforts."

Just as Song Que expected.

The patriarchs of the Four Clans have long been dissatisfied with Li Xiu.

Now the appearance of Yuan Tiangang just acted as a catalyst, giving the ancestors of the Four Clans the title of crusade against Li Xiu.

Got the support of these ancestors.

Yuan Tiangang was naturally overjoyed.

The patriarchs of the four great clans in front of them all have the cultivation base of land gods.

Add him, that's five land gods!

On Li Xiu's side, there are only two land gods.

In terms of top combat power, they undoubtedly have an absolute advantage!

Mainly in terms of military strength.

Yuan Tiangang looked at Song Que and the others, "I don't know how many troops the four patriarchs can gather?"

To make his own claim and compete for the affairs of the world, Yuan Tiangang naturally did not dare to report to Emperor Taizong.

He planned to return to the Emperor's Mausoleum and report the matter after the world was conquered and Li Xiu was killed.

Therefore, it is impossible for him to mobilize the one hundred thousand Xuanjia troops in the imperial mausoleum.

It can only be from these four great powers.

"With the influence of our four big clans in Datang, we will surely be able to respond to all calls, and can instigate no fewer than 40 rebels in the mainland."

Yuwen Shiji opened his mouth and said.

"Only 40 million?"

Yuan Tiangang frowned.

Obviously not very satisfied with this number.

"40 is enough."

Song Que smiled and said, "As far as I know, the elite main forces of the Tang Dynasty are not in the interior, but most of them are concentrated in the four major guards."

"Near Chang'an, it's very empty."

"What Li Xiu relies on is nothing more than the magic cannons in the city."

"At that time, I will wait for the five land gods to sneak into the city, destroy the magical cannons in the city first, break through Chang'an, and capture Li Xiu, it will be a breeze."

Hearing Song Que's words.

Only then did Yuan Tiangang loosen his frown.

"What Brother Song said is very true."

"Then ask the four ancestors to prepare as soon as possible. Within seven days, we must gather this 40 army and send troops to Chang'an! Changes will happen if it is too late!"

A gleam suddenly flashed in Yuan Tiangang's eyes.

This action must be fast!

Killing Li Xiu was caught off guard, and the Emperor Taizong who was in the imperial mausoleum could not know about it.

otherwise.

His carefully planned plan to steal the country may be ruined.

Chapter 203 New Faith

Yuan Tiangang's plan to steal the country is finalized.

The four gate valves began to operate secretly.

The influence of the four big clans spread all over the hinterland of the Tang Dynasty.

Students and old officials are all over the world.

Even among the defenders in various places, there are many people from the four great clans.

It was precisely because of this that they dared to assure Yuan Tiangang that they could gather an army of 30 within seven days!

All it takes is an order from them.

The defenders of the Tang Dynasty who were originally loyal to the imperial court will swarm up.

however.

They greatly overestimate their abilities.

Among their so-called disciples and old officials, many of them have already turned their hearts to the Tang court and did not want to overthrow Li Xiu.

On the contrary, the news of the mutiny of these four big clans was revealed to Dongchang.

"The four major clans are about to launch a rebellion?"

Holding the secret report from Dongchang in his hand, Li Xiu showed a hint of surprise on his face.

These four powerful clans have always kept a low profile and are in a semi-hidden state. How could they suddenly rebel against the imperial court now?

Although a series of national policies of the imperial court are very unfriendly to the aristocratic family.

But why did he choose to rebel at this time?

"It's said that those four big clans are fighting under the banner of Emperor Taizong."

Cao Zhengchun on the side said respectfully, "Could it be that Emperor Taizong is unwilling to be alone, or is he planning to compete with His Majesty?"

"Not too possible."

Li Xiu shook his head, "I believe that Emperor Taizong would not be so foolish as to collude with these four powerful clans to seize our Great Tang Dynasty."

"Emperor Taizong may still be kept in the dark about this operation."

"The problem probably lies with Emperor Taizong's subordinates."

Emperor Taizong didn't want to fight for the country anymore.

It doesn't mean that his subordinates don't want to either.

If you support Emperor Taizong's restoration.

Add a yellow robe.

Then they can be extremely human ministers again and enjoy the glory and wealth of the world.

"Look at the date on the secret letter. Three days later, the four big clans will rise up and attack Chang'an."

In Li Xiu's eyes, a flash of sharpness suddenly flashed, "Order Qi Jiguang to lead the defense of Chang'an City, and make preparations to meet the enemy."

"In addition, immediately and secretly ordered Yue Fei to return with one hundred thousand Beiwei troops, preparing to annihilate the rebel army."

"Yes."

Cao Zhengchun immediately surrendered and took orders.

"Li Chungang."

After Cao Zhengchun left.

Li Xiu's eyes fell on a dark area.

After a while, a slovenly old man came out from the darkness.

"Chang'an City's sharp weapon against foreign enemies is the magical cannon on the city. I order you to keep an eye on it, and don't let Xiaoxiao's generation get close."

Li Xiu ordered.