The Journey of the Infinite Wizard

Chapter 668: The Status Quo of the Tang Dynasty

In another special parallel time and space, the original Tyrrhenian Sea area of ​​the Mediterranean disappeared without a trace in Sardinia, Sicily, a large piece of land in the south that would later belong to Italy, Naples and even Corsica. They were replaced by

, is a complete island land with an area of ​​more than 100,000 square kilometers. Since its birth, it has attracted attention from Europe, North Africa, and even Central Asia.

Every year, people who come here take the map of the four islands in their hands and compare it with the land under their feet. They are fascinated by the miraculous changes that have been spread. There are too many legends and stories on this land.

Every item taken out is like a fairy tale reappearing. However, these things that seem to be like fairy tales actually appear in everyone's eyes. Naturally, people treat this area full of legends and legends.

This miraculous land is filled with a unique and indescribable feeling.

As for the Tang people who ruled this magical land and had the same legendary experiences, many curious countries and people also have a special affection for these Tang people that is difficult to describe in detail. In short, this big island seems to be an ancient island.

Egypt attracts the yearning of all surrounding countries. Although historically, it is far inferior to ancient Egypt, but in

In the current era, it is a well-deserved favorite and a superstar. It is a superstar in the dark medieval era, and everything about it is the same as China's influence in East Asia. What's more, in the decisive battle decades ago, Fati was defeated

The invasions of the Mahmoud Dynasty and the Abbasid Dynasty established the majesty and hegemony of the Mediterranean in one fell swoop, which has been maintained to this day.

And now, after decades of development, the population of the Tang people has grown from a mere three million to the current population of nearly ten million. Such a population size really shocked the continent of Europe!

A huge population not only represents the country's rich human resources, but also represents taxation and wealth, and also represents vital military power and war potential.

What's more, the Tang Dynasty has maintained several standing armies so far, including an army of 30,000 people, a navy of 10,000 people, and a total of 40,000 troops. This is an important reason why he continues to spread his influence to the outside world. What's more, in the Mediterranean

This one is slightly bigger

In these bathtubs, merchant ships belonging to the Tang Dynasty traveled between Europe, North Africa, and the Near East, selling goods produced in their own country to the above-mentioned areas. Then, they purchased goods from the above-mentioned areas and returned to the country for sale.

Massive profits came.

Such achievements are enviable and enviable. For this reason, pirates are rampant in the Mediterranean. Most of them are the result of secret support and encouragement from various countries. A single country is completely unable to compete with the Tang Dynasty in normal business. But if they

They all unite to engage in unfair business discrimination and competition, but they have to face the threat of force from the Tang people. Under normal circumstances, no one really wants to anger this 'Mediterranean evil dragon', after all, the other party has a population of nearly ten million

, once it is really provoked, the war potential it arouses is enough to scare the entire European continent.

What's more, with the pagans around them, they are even less willing to fight with the Tang people. Once that happens, no matter who wins in the end, it will only be those damn pagans who are cheaper.

The Tang people also knew that their trade policies towards European countries were very problematic. Their productivity and innovation capabilities were obviously very advanced compared to those of the European countries. Their products and clothing had always been the object of imitation and pursuit by the Europeans, while the Tang people's products were

I have always lacked interest. But one thing is that in the land of the Tang people, there is no shortage of economic resources, but certain mineral resources are extremely scarce.

This is a resource scarcity problem caused by the land where they live, such as silver, copper and iron. Most of the minerals currently mined by the Tang people are minerals with small reserves. Some minerals with high quality and large reserves are mostly buried deep.

Within the mountains, the cost of mining is very high. Therefore, in order to create a trade surplus between each other and maintain a relatively stable angle, the Tang people could only purchase large quantities of mineral resources from the above-mentioned countries.

Or it was used to make various agricultural tools, weapons and armor, or it was buried and sealed on the spot. As an island country with not rich resources, I don’t know when the Tang people had this kind of worry.

Awareness. However, the trade of the Tang people did not just purchase these raw materials.

People are also interested in some things in Europe and North Africa. Investigation groups or expeditions organized by the Tang people frequently enter the above-mentioned areas to inspect the local environment, secretly draw maps and other things, etc., all are carried out by them. However,

After some investigation, the results disappointed the people of Tang Dynasty.

Because after personally traveling to the above-mentioned areas, they were greatly disappointed with the environment there, especially when compared with their own countries. This sense of deficit made the people of the Tang Dynasty not interested in Europe. Compared with people in their own countries, life in Europe

It's too bad, and the resources in some places are also relatively poor, even far inferior to them. Their food and some culture are even more vulgar. Therefore, the people of the Tang Dynasty gradually lost their enterprising spirit in exploring the European continent and became somewhat isolated.

At the same time, the people of the Tang Dynasty undoubtedly seemed more understanding of the cannibals. Compared with European whites, the cannibals undoubtedly appeared more civilized. The products they produced were also pursued by the Tang people. Especially their smelting technology,

To a certain extent, it appeared to be excellent, and the Tang people had secretly learned from it, spread it to the country, and improved it. As for luxury goods in the tropics, the Tang people also had a great need for them, and imported a large number of luxury goods from the local areas back to China every year.

Especially for spices and honey, the demand of the Tang people was very large. The increase in population and the gradual diversification of food culture made the Tang people pursue more and more spices, but their land was rarely suitable for cultivation. In addition,

It’s a matter of climate. It can’t be grown as sweet as fruits in tropical areas.

The spices in China are always inferior. However, in the land of Cannibals, spices, fruits and other luxury woods from Southeast Asia can be transported through overseas trade and then sold to Europe and the land of the Tang people. And the food of the Tang people

Habits, as well as other behavioral habits, indirectly drove Europe.

Due to their specialness and the sanctity of the monarchy family, Europe obviously treats them with another unique psychological factor. It is just like it praised China in the past, and it will be like it will respect France in the future. Even the French King Bald

It is the same reason that hair is forced to wear wigs, which is enough to trigger a trend in Europe.

After the Tang people settled down, there was naturally a wave of cultural export to the outside world. They exported their ideas and some advanced technologies, along with their religion, abroad. Unlike other foreigners who entered other lands and followed local customs and habits, the Tang people or

China has always made foreign races submit to itself. In the end, after these foreign races entered the Central Plains, they were gradually assimilated.

At present, the people of Tang Dynasty seem to be very experienced in doing this kind of thing.

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