Datang: My father is the head bodyguard

The Sogdian envoy and several colleagues alternated winding and firing several times, and gathered in a group to discuss something.

Yuchi Baoqi walked out of the observation room: "How's it going? Do you like it?"

The Sogdian envoy couldn't say he liked it, he simply liked it beyond measure. He could already imagine how powerful such an exquisite crossbow would be when the two sides fought together.

"I just don't know what the British Prime Minister said before about the different settlement methods."

Yuchi Baoqi saw the fish biting the hook: "I heard that there is a kind of black oil in your place. The Tang Dynasty is very interested in that thing."

The Sogdian envoy understood immediately: "Is it the kind that spurts out from the ground? Use that to trade?"

Yuchi Baoqi nodded: "Yes, use that to settle the transaction."

Both sides had their own evil intentions. The Sogdian envoy didn't know what the black oil was used for. Although it could barely be ignited, the smell was unpleasant.

[Could it be that... Where did the Tang Dynasty also hear the news that soaking in black oil can prolong life? Well, quite possibly. 】

Yuchi Baoqi plans to build the Tang Dynasty's oil treasure settlement system. From then on, oil will be transported directly from the Sogdian territory to the refinery of the Anxi Protectorate along the Silk Road. A large amount of gasoline, diesel, and chemical products , polymer polymer products are inexhaustible!

The Sogdian envoy and Yuchi Baoqi said in unison: "That's it."

The two were stunned for a moment, then looked at each other and smiled, the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Yuchi Baoqi saw a bow and arrow hanging on the wall, walked up to it, picked it up, and asked the Mo children: "You made this too?"

Mo Qi looked more and more familiar: "Isn't this the compound bow I made? Why is it here?"

The little boy scratched his head in embarrassment: "I don't know, I didn't steal it from Mozi's warehouse."

Yuchi Baoqi looked at Mo Qi: "Is it energy-generating?"

Mo Qi nodded: "It's very well done. It's all modular. The factory can be opened for mass production in minutes. What's the purpose of building it?"

Yuchi Baoqi turned around and promoted this compound bow to the Sogdian envoy: "Your army is mainly cavalry, right?"

Sogdian envoy Node nodded: "However, in recent years, we have learned some advanced battle formations from the Tang Dynasty, so we also have about 30% of the infantry. However, the soldiers are not used to not having horses, so we want to buy some crossbows to go back and improve our combat effectiveness."

When the Sogdian envoy saw Li Shimin approaching, he saluted Li Shimin and then turned to Yuchi Baoqi: "Mr. British, I heard that the Tang Dynasty had a kind of infantry called the Modao Squadron that was specialized in restraining enemy cavalry. But it's true. ?”

Yuchi Baoqi scratched his eyebrows and said, "Father, he asked the Mo Dao team if it was true that they would fight each other on foot."

Li Shimin laughed loudly: "It's true, it's useless. Your father and I have encountered the Mo Dao team before, but it's a pity that the Xuanjia army is a heavy cavalry with both men and horses. Except for a few unlucky guys who were unlucky, If a person chops off a horse's leg, the loss can be said to be minimal. "

Li Shimin suddenly looked at the Sogdian envoy: "He wouldn't want to buy a Mo Dao. There aren't many of them now. They are basically family heirlooms of military commanders."

After translator Hu Shang translated Li Shimin's words to the Sogdian envoy, the Sogdian envoy probably understood what Li Shimin meant and wanted to ask Yuchi Baoqi if he had any way to restrain the cavalry.

"With the Tianwei Army having such an undefeated record, the British Lord must have a way to restrain the cavalry, right?"

Yuchi Baoqi patted his chest: "Of course!"

The Sogdian envoy crossed his hands in a salute and bowed slightly: "Please also ask the British Duke to teach you. The entire Sogdian nation will remember the kindness of the British Duke!"

Yuchi Baoqi raised a finger: "Gun! Many guns!"

The Sogdian envoy almost flashed his waist: "I also know that guns can restrain cavalry. This... the British don't sell it to us."

Yuchi Baoqi thought for a while: "Well, there are other ways to fight cavalry, and that is better weapons, better armor, better platoons, and better cavalry. I can provide you with whatever you need." ”

"But you must provide Datang with 40 million tons of crude oil every quarter, and Datang will support you in winning this war."

"If you still can't win, go to the Parthians and ask them to send troops to help you attack Mihir. Their heavy cavalry is more than enough to face Mihir's cavalry."

The Sogdian envoy had no idea about 40 million tons of crude oil, but then he thought about the land in his hometown. If you dig a cellar down there, you can spew out a lot of black oil. This number is not difficult.

"Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty supports us with military equipment. What about military supplies?"

Yuchi Baoqi wiped his saliva, and there is such a good thing. Less than 1% of the compressed biscuits and cans produced in the past few years were consumed during this Western Expedition. The reason for manufacturing at full capacity was to supply all The army of the Tang Dynasty was not just the Tianwei Army.

Due to the lag in the news, the production plan could not be stopped immediately, and a huge amount of various military rations and cans were produced in excess.

"No problem. You believe that you can't eat pig meat. I'll ask them to replace it with canned beef, mutton, and fish. Is that okay?"

The Sogdian envoy put his hand on his chest: "God will bless you, Lord British."

Yuchi Baoqi took out paper and pen and began to draw up the oil trade rules between Datang and Sogdia, as well as the documents for the first trade.

"Socdonia needs to deliver 40 million tons of crude oil to Datang every year. In return for Datang helping the Sogdians resist Mihir's attack, Datang provides the following help - sufficient cold weapons, crossbows, and light anti-bows. Crossbow armor, sufficient military rations, and dry food.”

Li Shimin looked at the document written in both languages: "How about... selling him some military documents? I don't think they can do it well."

Yuchi Baoqi slapped his head, Hou Junji had been chatting with him before, how could he not do it when he encountered someone who could mess with him.

"The military manual may not be enough. You have to send a military general to combine the military manual with guidance and ask him if he wants it."

Yuchi Baoqi told the Sogdian envoy what he thought, and the Sogdian envoy almost knelt down and kissed Yuchi Baoqi's right foot.

"The kindness of the Tang Dynasty to Sogdia will never be forgotten in a lifetime. The friendship between Tang and Sudia will last forever!"

Yuchi Baoqi coughed twice: "Yes, yes, friendship lasts forever, long live friendship, but we can't let our general go to your side for free, he must be willing to do so."

The Sogdian envoy waved his hand: "Add five million tons per year! God will forgive me for the generosity of the Tang Dynasty!"

Yuchi Baoqi gave a thumbs up, and then continued to draft the document. Li Shimin looked at the general sent to Sogdia to guide Hou Junji: "Did he offend you?"

Yuchi Baoqi nodded: "Even so, what's the matter, is he useful?"

Li Shimin shook his head: "It's useless. He happens to be on the Western Expedition. Let him report to Sogdia. Five million tons of crude oil is still Hou Junji. Your father can still tell the difference."